JP6745100B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine which can execute variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

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

As such a gaming machine, there is one that performs a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display after the variable display is started and the display result is derived and displayed (for example, Patent Document 1). Further, there is a method of performing so-called pseudo continuous variation, in which re-variable display for temporarily stopping the identification information and restarting the variable display is performed once or a plurality of times until the display result of the variable display is derived (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP, 2014-87491, A JP, 2009-136435, A

While the variable display is being performed as in the technique described in Patent Document 2, if the corresponding display is left as in the technique described in Patent Document 1, the effect of the variable display may be reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of revariable display.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can execute variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Variable display executing means for executing variable display and deriving and displaying the display result (for example, image display device 5, effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S326, etc.);
Re-variable display executing means capable of executing re-variable display in which the variable display is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed and the variable display is performed again (for example, the image display device 5, FIG. 33, FIG. 34(A) to (C), which is capable of executing the effects shown in FIG.
Corresponding display means capable of displaying a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display (for example, active display unit AHA, effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S326, etc.),
Specific effect means capable of executing a specific effect during execution of variable display,
And a suggestive effect means capable of executing a suggestive effect that suggests that the advantageous state is controlled during execution of the specific effect,
The corresponding display means are in one of the display colors of a plurality types of display colors including special colors can be displayed the corresponding display,
The suggested presentation means can perform the suggested effect in one of the display color of the plurality of types of display colors including the special color,
When the re-variable display is executed, the corresponding display is erased (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S345A and S345B, etc.),
When the corresponding display is displayed in the special color during execution of the specific effect, and when not displayed in the special color , the execution ratio of the suggestive effect of the special color is different,
If said suggested effect by the special color corresponding display appears and the special color is performed, a high proportion to be controlled to the preferred state.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect produced by the re-variable display.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The re-variable display is
With a first re-variable display accompanied by execution of a predetermined effect (for example, a first pseudo-variation variation accompanied by display of a special symbol shown in FIG. 22B),
A second re-variable display that does not involve the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, a second pseudo continuous variation that does not involve the display of the special symbol shown in FIG. 22B),
The ratio of controlling to the advantageous state is higher when the second re-variable display is executed than when the first re-variable display is executed (for example, the variable display result shown in FIG. 22B). Refer to the case of “big hit”).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to further reduce the recognizability that the re-variable display is caused by one change, and further improve the effect of the re-variable display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The correspondence display means,
After the revariable display is executed, the corresponding display can be redisplayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S345C and S345D, etc.),
It is possible to change the mode of the corresponding display from the mode of the corresponding display before the deletion when the corresponding display is re-displayed (for example, the execution setting of the display color change effect of the active display can be performed in the process of step S503. That is), and so on.
With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the mode of the correspondence display after the re-display, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to a variable display that has not been started yet (for example, first start prize winning memory display area 5HR, first start winning prize memory display area 5HL, and effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S312. Etc.),
The hold display means may continuously display the hold display before and after the execution of the revariable display (see, for example, FIG. 28 ).
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the hold.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
30D by the effect control CPU 120 that executes a specific effect (e.g., reach effect by super reach) that executes the variable display (e.g., effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S349, FIG. 30D). 30(E), displays of FIGS. 30(G) to (J), etc.),
Suggestion effect means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S348, image display device that can execute a suggestion effect (for example, a battle command or the like) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled during execution of the specific effect 5 (display of FIG. 30(F), etc.),
The suggestion effect means can execute the suggestion effect in any one of a plurality of effect modes (see, for example, FIGS. 24(B1) to (B3)).
The selection ratio of the effect mode of the suggestive effect differs depending on whether or not the corresponding display is displayed in the special mode during execution of the specific effect (for example, "active display" shown in FIG. 25 is "red"). Sometimes, refer to the case where the “display color at battle command” is “red”).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a starting winning determination processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a random number determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a variation pattern at the time of loss. It is a figure which shows the example of setting of various commands. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a structure of a hold|maintenance display data memory|storage part, and the example of setting of the hold display pattern at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a hold display setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of hold display change production and display change presence or absence. It is an explanatory view showing an example of setting a pending display change pattern and a change effect timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a hold display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a hold display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change production timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change production timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the winning display pattern at the time of winning. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change effect setting processing. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of reach production|generation setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display color at the time of a battle command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows one example of production execution timing. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of the reach production|generation setting process in a modification. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing in a modified example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the active display change in a modification. It is a figure showing an example of performance production in a modification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the first hold display section 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is displayed. The second hold display section 5HL displays a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure. The variable display pending storage number obtained by adding the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number is also referred to as a total pending storage number in particular. When simply saying "the number of special figure reservation storages", it usually means a concept including all of the number of first special figure reservation storages, the number of second special figure reservation storages and the total number of reservation storages. The first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are included, but the total reserved storage number is excluded).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or one that gives points corresponding to the number of game balls that become prize balls.

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

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

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

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern (also referred to as "general drawing" or "normal drawing") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also referred to as "normal figure game"). 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 as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as the winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be asked. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that the game ball that has entered one of the general prize holes is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided in the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

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

A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). There is. A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation (motion) with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A.

The member forming the upper plate is, for example, pushed to a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A) or the like that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation (operation) by a pressing operation or the like. Button 31B is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player.

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

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly intended for a setting function of random numbers used in a special drawing game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting/lighting/coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

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

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and outputs the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric parts such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 controls all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the turn-on/turn-off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric parts for production, such as a section, to execute a predetermined production operation.

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output audio based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is installed. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, game effect lamps 9 and decorative LEDs, etc. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit and the like for driving to turn on/off the light.

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

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. Also, a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like is included. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (kind of command). It is sufficient that the head bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1" and the head bit of the EXT data is "0".

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

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

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

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

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

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

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121 by a fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 writes in the RAM 122. A variation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variation data, a reception operation in which the production control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from outside the production control board 12 via the I/O 125, and the production control CPU 120 performs an I/O operation. A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the production control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control substrate 13, on the effect control substrate 12, To the lamp control board 14, wirings for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating the lamp data are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation action of the player on the stick controller 31A is detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of a person is detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state, the variable display result may be a "big hit", etc. A variable display effect for informing the player may be executed by a variable display mode of the decorative pattern. As an example, it suffices that variable display effects of pseudo-repeated fluctuation (hereinafter also referred to as “pseudo-ream”) can be executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. Whether or not the variable display effect of “pseudo-relation” is executed should be determined corresponding to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, as the pattern of the pseudo continuous fluctuation, the first pseudo continuous fluctuation with the display of the special symbol and the second pseudo continuous fluctuation without the display of the special symbol are set. Details will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, as an example of the single notice effect, the display of the effect image on the active display portion AHA is changed to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time, so that the "big hit" is displayed in the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied. The notice effect of "active display change" is given to give a notice of the possibility of "." More specifically, by setting the display color in the active display portion AHA to a specific color (for example, red, green, or blue) different from the predetermined color (for example, white) in the normal state, the variable display result is It suffices to be able to inform that the possibility of a “big hit” is higher than usual. The notice effect of "active display change" is also referred to as active display change effect.

When the active display change effect is executed, the display mode such as the display color of the active display on the active display portion AHA may change or may not change. Among the active display change effects, the effect in which the display mode of the active display changes is also referred to as active display change success effect. Of the active display change effects, the effect in which the display mode of the active display does not change is also referred to as active display change failure effect. In addition, in the active display change effect, an effect of temporarily erasing the active display at the time of "pseudo-relation", an effect of returning (re-displaying) the active display after erasing, or an effect of restoring the active display before erasing An effect to be displayed in a form (for example, to be displayed in a display color different from that before deletion) is also included. With such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a part or all of the light-emitting bodies such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

The effect of changing the display color of the hold display and the display color of the active display is also referred to as a display color change effect. The effect of changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode showing a predetermined message (for example, "secret" etc.) is also called a special display change effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination processing. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first, based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, It is determined whether or not the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; Yes), the 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, "4") is determined (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as the game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, thereby retaining the first special figure reservation. It suffices if the number of memories can be specified. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the starting opening which is the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as the game control buffer setting unit) The buffer value is set to "1" (step S203).

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

After performing either of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the holding storage number count value corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second pending storage count value is incremented by 1. Thus, the first reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. It is updated to increase (increment). Further, the second reserved storage number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is established. It is updated to increase (increment). In this way, when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure reservation storage number is updated by 1 and when the second start condition is satisfied, the second special figure reservation storage number is updated by 1. .. At this time, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like), is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 and random data provided by a random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 are used for determining the special figure display result. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure pending storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When it is determined in step S403 that the high base is not being performed (step S403; No), and when it is determined in step S404 that the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S404; Yes), Various variable display contents are determined using the random number value extracted in the process of step S209 shown in (step S405). In this embodiment, the variable display contents to be determined at the time of winning the start include “big hit”, “super reach determination at loss”, “reach determination at loss”, “general at loss”.

The CPU 101 sets a jackpot determination range in order to determine whether or not the variable display content is "big hit". For example, data used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current game state from the specific display result decision table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance (special figure display result decision table data). ) Is selected. In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the determination value in which the special figure display result is assigned to "big hit" may be set as the big hit determination range. This jackpot determination range is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in the process of step S209. At this time, if the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, the variable display content is determined to be a “jackpot”.

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

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

FIG. 6 shows an example of determination of a variation pattern when the variable display result is “miss”. In the normal state where the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state without the time saving control, the variation pattern determination table in which the determination values shown in FIG. 11B1 are assigned to the variation patterns is used. In this case, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of "295" to "300", it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of the first special figure reservation storages. .. On the other hand, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of "271" to "300", it is uncertain whether or not superreach is involved in accordance with the first special figure reservation storage number. , It is determined that the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach is determined regardless of at least the first special figure reservation storage number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the game ball that has passed through (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, it is shown in FIG. The second starting condition is satisfied when it is determined in the process of step S205 that the number of second special figure pending storage does not reach the upper limit value. The second starting condition is a condition for executing a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second starting condition is met, the starting opening buffer value is set to "2" in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. 4 and then the transmission setting is performed in the process of step S211, so that the main board 11 changes to the effect control board. The second starting opening winning award designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, by performing the transmission setting in the process of step S408 shown in FIG. 5, the winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second reserved storage number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. To be done.

On the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to detect the establishment of the first starting condition by receiving the first starting opening winning award designating command, and the establishment of the second starting condition is received by receiving the second starting opening winning award designating command. it can. In this way, the first start opening winning award designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning award designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The determination result command at the time of winning is the time of the first start winning when the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening and the time of detecting the game ball having passed (entered) the second starting winning opening. At the time of the second start winning, the comparison result (the winning judgment result) using the game random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like (the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result) is given to the effect control board 12 side. To notify you. The first reserved memory number notification command notifies the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved storage number notification command notifies the second special figure reserved storage number. In the present embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the game ball passes (entry) through which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening It is notified as to whether or not it has occurred, and is transmitted as hold notification information that specifies which of the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number has increased.

The first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command correspond to starting execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. You may make it transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved storages increases, the reserved storage number addition designation command (first reserved storage number addition designation command or second (Reserved storage number addition designation command), while the number of reserved storages decreases, the number of reserved storages subtraction designation command (first It is also possible to transmit a 1-hold storage number subtraction designation command or a second-hold storage number subtraction designation command). A total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or together with the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command May be transmitted. That is, the total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

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

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

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

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". The special symbol variation process includes a process of setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts varying, and the like. .. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". This special symbol stop process includes a process of stopping the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 4, and performing a setting for stopping and displaying the confirmed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is turned on. When the big hit flag is on, the transmission of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit game state based on that the special figure display result is "big hit" is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to " Update to 4". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

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

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

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". In this jackpot opening post-processing, it is determined whether or not the number of times of executing the round game in which the jackpot is opened has reached a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "2" or "15" according to the jackpot type). It includes a process to do and a process to wait until the next round game is started when the maximum number of times is not reached. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4", while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is "7". Will be updated to

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

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is "0" (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second reserved storage count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the number of second special figure reservation storages is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; No), it is stored in the head area of the second special figure reservation storage section (the storage area corresponding to the reservation number "1"). Numerical value data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the reserved data (step S232). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the starting winning (the second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, stored in a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Subsequent to the process of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and updated, and the second special figure reserved storage is updated. The contents stored in the copy are shifted (step S233). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the suspension number "1" (storage area corresponding to the suspension numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure suspension storage unit is moved upward by one entry. shift. In addition, in the process of step S233, the total number of pending storages may be updated by subtracting one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as the game control buffer setting unit), is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0" (step S235). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the number of stored memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demo display setting (step S246), the special symbol Normal processing ends. In this demo display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Following the process of step S264, a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special figure games where the conditions are satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

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

The first variation start command and the second variation start command are for the variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Is a production control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the second start winning award command buffer, a set of effect control commands (second starting mouth winning award designation command and second reserved storage number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second starting award are associated. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning occurs in the storage areas corresponding to the reserved display numbers “1” to “4” in the second start prize winning command buffer in the order of reception. Data is stored in order from the beginning of the empty area in. The reserved display number in the command buffer for second start winning a prize corresponds to the number of second special figure reserved memories.

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

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

FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of the hold display data storage unit. The pending display data storage unit corresponds to the fact that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. Various data for performing the first pending display on the first pending display unit 5HR and various data for performing the second pending display on the second pending display unit 5HL are stored as pending display data. As the hold display data storage unit, the first hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the special figure game using the first special figure and the hold storage display of the special figure game using the second special figure are supported. The second hold display data storage unit is provided. The hold display data storage unit is associated with a hold number similar to that of the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit, and is associated with a winning determination result, a winning hold display pattern, a hold display change pattern, and a change. A storage area is secured for storing data that can specify the effect timing pattern.

The winning determination result indicates the variable display content of the special symbol or the decorative symbol specified based on the winning determination result command. The winning hold display pattern is an effect pattern including designation of the display mode of the hold display at the time of the start winning. In this embodiment, a plurality of winning hold display patterns PHW, a winning hold display pattern PHX, a winning hold display pattern PHY, and a winning hold display pattern PHZ are prepared in advance. Has been done. The hold display change pattern is an effect pattern including designation of a display mode (change mode) of the hold display changed in the look-ahead notice effect of "change of hold display". The change effect timing pattern is an effect pattern that includes designation of the timing for executing the prefetch advance notice effect of “change in display on hold”.

FIG. 13B shows an example of setting the winning display pattern during winning. In the winning hold display pattern PHW, the display color of the hold display is white, and the first blank display and the second reserve display can be executed by performing the round solid white display. In the winning display pattern PHX, the display color of the hold display is blue, and by displaying the round solid blue color, the first hold display and the second hold display can be executed. In the winning display pattern PHY, the display color of the hold display is green, and the round solid green display allows the first hold display and the second hold display to be executed. In the winning display pattern PHZ, the display color of the hold display is red, and by displaying the round solid red color, the first hold display and the second hold display can be executed.

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

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

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

After executing the process of step S307, it is determined whether the determination result is “no display change” (step S308). At this time, if the determination result is "display change" and not "display change" (step S308; No), it is determined to be one of the plurality of hold display change patterns prepared in advance (step S309). ). When it is determined that the determination result is “no display change” in step S308 (step S308; Yes), after executing the process of step S309, it is determined to be one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns prepared in advance. (Step S310).

When it is determined in step S303 that "the winning determination is being restricted" (step S303; Yes), when it is determined that there is no change effect in step S305 (step S305; Yes), or step S310 After the processing of (1) is executed, it is determined to be one of a plurality of winning hold display patterns prepared in advance (step S311). Then, the data that allows various determination results to be specified is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number corresponding to the new start winning (step S312). At this time, the pending display data storage unit determines the pending display change pattern determination result by the process of step S309, the change effect timing pattern determination result by the process of step S310, and the winning display block display pattern by the process of step S311. The data indicating the result can be stored in association with the holding number. However, when the process of steps S309 and S310 is not executed due to the determination of "no change effect" in the process of step S305, the pending display data storage unit holds a new start winning in accordance with the winning. Data indicating the determination result of the winning display pattern at the time of winning is stored in association with the number, whereas the data indicating the determination result of the hold display change pattern or the change effect timing pattern is not stored. In addition, when the process of step S309 is not executed due to the determination of "no display change" in the process of step S307, a pending number corresponding to a new start winning is stored in the pending display data storage unit. In association with each other, data indicating the determination result of the winning display pattern at the time of winning and the change effect timing pattern is stored, but the data indicating the determination result of the display pattern on hold is not stored.

Subsequent to the processing of step S312, after updating setting of the hold display at the time of starting winning is performed (step S313), the hold display setting processing is ended. For example, when the first special figure reservation storage number increases by 1 due to the game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening, the first reservation display on the first reservation display unit 5HR is increased by 1, A new first hold display is added. On the other hand, when the second special figure reservation storage number increases by 1 due to the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening, the second reservation display on the second reservation display unit 5HL is increased by 1, Add a new second hold display. The first hold display and the second hold display that are added at this time have a round and plain shape, and have a display color according to the determination result of the winning hold display pattern by the processing of step S311. In this embodiment, the normal display mode in the first hold display and the second hold display is a round solid white display.

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

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

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

In addition, if the determination result at the time of winning is "big hit", if "display change" is surely decided, even if the hold display change effect is executed corresponding to "no display change", the display mode of the hold display If the value does not change, it is decided that the "big hit" will not occur in the variable display that is the subject of advance notice, and there is a risk that the interest in the game will decline. Therefore, even when the winning determination result is "big hit", "no display change" may be set at a predetermined rate. In this case, "no display change" may be set at a rate sufficiently lower than the other winning determination results.

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

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

In addition, in this embodiment, as an active change effect in the "pseudo-relation", one effect is an effect that the active display is once erased and then returned (re-displayed). Such an active change effect at the time of "pseudo continuous" is performed when the execution condition of the active display change effect is satisfied when the pseudo continuous is executed according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. When the execution condition is satisfied in this way, a predetermined time has elapsed after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started (after the initial fluctuation is started), and at the time of temporary stop or re-variation (predetermined). At an appropriate timing), it becomes the execution timing of the active display change effect at the time of "pseudo continuous", and effects such as erasing and returning of the active display and display color change at the time of returning are executed. Details will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 21 shows an example of determination of a winning display pattern at the time of winning. In the process of step S311 shown in FIG. 14, one of the plurality of winning display blocks during winning is determined at the determination rate as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 21, in response to the determination result that the hold display change effect is executed, when the “change effect” is “present”, the hold display at winning is surely (at the determination ratio of 100/100). The pattern PHW is determined. The winning hold display pattern PHW makes it possible to execute a hold display that is a round solid white display as a normal display mode. Therefore, when the hold display change effect is executed, in the process of step S313 illustrated in FIG. 14, a hold display that is a round solid white display is added as an initial display of the first hold display and the second hold display. To update.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 21, in response to the determination result that the hold display change effect is not executed, in the case where the “change effect” is “none”, it is possible to determine the prize depending on the result of the winning determination or the like. The hour hold display pattern and determination rate are different. When the winning determination result is "general at loss" or "reach determination at loss", the ratio of the winning pending display pattern PHZ among the plurality of winning pending display patterns is the lowest. On the other hand, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the ratio of the winning pending display pattern PHZ determined among the plurality of winning pending display patterns is the highest. Further, the determination rate of the winning display pattern PHZ during winning is set such that the determination result at winning becomes higher in the order of "general at loss", "reach confirmation at loss", "super reach determination at loss", and "big hit". Has been done. Therefore, when a hold display that is a round solid red display by the winning display pattern PHZ is added as an initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display, a hold display having another display color is displayed. Compared with the case where it is added, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit", the possibility that the reach effect in super reach will be executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern will be the reach state, etc. will increase. .. In this embodiment, the special display mode (special mode) in the first hold display and the second hold display is a round solid red display. For example, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit game state is controlled, such as when the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player, compared to the case where the game state is not controlled, the first hold display The rate at which the second hold display is performed in the special mode is increased.

FIG. 22A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 22(A), the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the "pseudo-run" variable display effect is executed according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. It is determined (step S320). When it is determined that the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous" is executed (step S320; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines which of the first pseudo continuous fluctuation and the second pseudo continuous fluctuation shown in FIG. Is determined as a pseudo continuous pattern (step S320A).

Here, the first pseudo continuous fluctuation is a pseudo continuous fluctuation accompanied by the display of a special symbol, and specifically, the temporarily stopped decorative pattern includes the special symbol (“left”, “middle”, “ Right” each decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R includes a special symbol in at least one of the decorative symbols temporarily stopped) pseudo continuous fluctuation. The special design is, for example, a decorative design such as a number or the like having a mode different from that of a normal decorative design (for example, "NEXT" shown in FIGS. 28B2 and C2). The second pseudo continuous fluctuation is a pseudo continuous fluctuation that does not involve the display of the special symbol, and specifically, the temporarily stopped decorative pattern does not include the special symbol (“left”, “middle”). , None of the decorative patterns temporarily stopped in the "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are not special symbols). When determining the pseudo continuous pattern in the process of step S320A, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the pseudo continuous pattern that is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and stores it in the ROM 121. Either the first pseudo-continuous variation or the second pseudo-continuous variation may be determined by referring to a pre-stored pseudo-continuous pattern determination table or the like.

FIG. 22B shows an example of determining the pseudo continuous pattern. In the process of step S320A shown in FIG. 22(A), one of the first pseudo continuous variation and the second pseudo continuous variation is determined as the pseudo continuous pattern at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 22(B). In the determination example shown in FIG. 22(B), when the variable display result is “miss”, the display of the special symbol is higher than the determination ratio (30/100) of the second pseudo-continuous variation without the display of the special symbol. The determination rate (70/100) of the first pseudo-continuous variation with is higher. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit", the second pseudo-relationship without the display of the special symbol is more than the determination rate (30/100) of the first pseudo-repetition variation with the display of the special symbol. The fluctuation determination rate (70/100) is higher. Therefore, as the pseudo continuous pattern, the second pseudo continuous change (an example of the second revariable display) is executed more than the case where the first pseudo continuous change (an example of the first revariable display) is executed. However, the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” (the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher).

In this embodiment, the number of repeated executions of the pseudo continuous fluctuation (re-fluctuation) (the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations) is set to any one of 1 to 3 in accordance with the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. Further, in the process of step S320A shown in FIG. 22A, the pseudo continuous pattern is determined to be either the first pseudo continuous fluctuation or the second pseudo continuous fluctuation, and when the pseudo continuous number is plural times, the plural times In all of the above, the same kind of pseudo continuous fluctuation (either the first pseudo continuous fluctuation or the second pseudo continuous fluctuation) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where the number of pseudo-repetitions is a plurality of times, the same kind of pseudo-repetition variation may not be executed in all of the plurality of times. For example, if the number of pseudo-repetitions is two, the re-fluctuation immediately after the first temporary stop is the first pseudo-repetition variation accompanied by the display of the special symbol, and the re-fluctuation immediately after the second temporary stop is the display of the special symbol. Alternatively, the second pseudo continuous variation may be used. Further, it is also possible to execute a predetermined pseudo continuous variation of either the first pseudo second continuous variation or the second pseudo continuous variation without providing the example of determining the pseudo continuous pattern as shown in FIG. ..

Returning to FIG. 22A, when it is determined in step S320 that the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is not executed (step S320: No), or after the processing of step S320A is executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines The final stop design, etc., which is the fixed design as the variable display result of the design, is determined (step S321). As the process of step S321, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Then, the final stop design is determined. As an example, the variable display contents corresponding to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result include “non-reach (miss)”, “reach (miss)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. I wish I had it.

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

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

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

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

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

If the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S321 that the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is executed in the process of step S320, the decorations of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed. In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol of the combination determined in advance as the pseudo continuous chance is determined as the temporary stop symbol. Specifically, when the pseudo continuous pattern of the first pseudo continuous variation is determined in step 320A, the decorative pattern includes a special symbol (“left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display) A temporary stop design of a combination is determined by including a special design in at least one of the decorative designs temporarily displayed in the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the pseudo continuous pattern of the second pseudo continuous fluctuation is determined in step S320A, the decorative pattern does not include the special pattern (each decorative pattern display area of "left", "middle", "right"). None of the decorative symbols temporarily displayed in 5L, 5C, and 5R are special symbols) A combination of temporary symbols is determined. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical value data indicating a random value for temporary stop symbol determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Then, by referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, the decorative symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are determined.

In the process of step S321, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, whether or not to execute the probable change promotion effect such as re-lottery effect or jackpot mid-promotion effect. May be determined. In the re-lottery effect, once the decorative pattern of the non-probable variation big hit combination consisting of the same normal pattern is temporarily displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, it is once difficult or unrecognizable to be controlled in the probability variation state, The player can recognize that the decorative pattern is controlled to the probable state by displaying (decrease) the decorative pattern again and changing and displaying the decorative pattern of the probable variation big hit combination consisting of the same probable variation pattern. In addition, after the decorative design is changed again in the re-lottery effect, the decorative design of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed, which may not notify that the control is performed in the probable variation state. When it is determined to execute the re-lottery effect in the process of step S321, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily displayed before the re-lottery effect is executed may be determined.

Subsequent to the determination of the final stop symbol in the process of step S321, a change effect setting process (FIG. 23) to be described later, which performs execution setting of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, is executed (step S322). In the change effect setting process, the execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed when the execution condition of the hold display change effect is satisfied based on the stored contents of the hold display data storage unit and the like. Further, in the change effect setting process, when the execution condition of the active display change effect is satisfied based on whether or not the "pseudo-link" variable display effect is executed, the active display change effect execution setting is performed. (Step S503 described later). Subsequent to the change effect setting process of step S322, a reach effect setting process (FIG. 24(A)), which will be described later, for performing the reach effect execution setting is executed (step S323). In the reach effect setting process, for example, when the reach effect in super reach is executed, the display color when the battle command is executed (the display color at the time of the battle command) is determined. The battle command notifies a predetermined command, for example, by displaying an effect image for notifying a predetermined message on the screen of the image display device 5 during execution of the battle effect, which is an example of reach effect in super reach. It is a production to do. In the reach effect setting process, in addition to the display color at the time of the battle command, the execution setting of the reach effect is performed.

Then, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S324). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure change effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command, and uses it as a use pattern. set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to any one of a plurality of effect control patterns (display change effect control patterns) prepared corresponding to the execution setting of the pending display change effect or the active display change effect by the change effect setting process of step S322. May be selected and set as a usage pattern. In the display change effect control pattern, a hold display change effect period, an active display change effect period, and the like, which are determination targets in the variable display setting process (FIG. 26) described later, are also set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to any one of a plurality of effect control patterns (reach effect control patterns) prepared corresponding to the execution setting of the reach effect including the display color at the time of the battle command by the reach effect setting process of step S323. May be selected and set as a usage pattern. It should be noted that the special effect variation time production control pattern, the display change production control pattern, and the reach production control pattern are not limited to those in which separate production control patterns are set, and one production control corresponding to a combination of execution setting of each production. A pattern may be set.

Following the process of step S324, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 is set in correspondence with the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, for example. (Step S325). Then, the setting for starting the fluctuation of the decorative design is made on the screen of the image display device 5 (step S326). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special effect change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S324 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. Thus, the variation of the decorative pattern may be started in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

After performing the process of step S326, in response to the start of variable display of the decorative design, such as the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL, Settings for updating the hold display and the like are made (step S327). For example, when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed (started), the display area (leftmost display area) corresponding to the reservation number “1” is erased in the first reservation display section 5HR. While being (digested), the first reserved display in the display parts corresponding to the other reserved numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) to the left one by one. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed (started), the display portion (the rightmost display portion) corresponding to the holding number “1” is erased in the second holding display portion 5HL. As well as (digesting), the second hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) one by one to the right. In addition, in the processing of step S327, settings for updating the active display in the active display portion AHA are also performed. For example, when the first hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) on the first hold display unit 5HR, an active display similar to the erased (digested) first hold display is displayed on the active display unit. Start with AHA. On the other hand, when the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) on the second hold display portion 5HL, the active display similar to the erased (digested) second hold display is displayed. Start at Department AHA.

In addition, when both the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are “0”, the variable display is immediately started based on the occurrence of the first start prize and the second start prize. For example, the setting for updating the active display in the active display portion AHA may be performed without updating the first hold display or the second hold display. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may start active display of the display color corresponding to the winning hold display pattern determined by the process of step S311 shown in FIG. 14 on the active display portion AHA. In the process of step S313 illustrated in FIG. 14, the setting for updating the active display in the active display unit AHA may be performed without updating the first pending display or the second pending display. After updating the hold display or the like in the process of step S327, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S328), and then the variable display start setting process is performed. finish.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect setting process executed in step S322 of FIG. In the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 23, first, the stored contents in the hold display data storage unit are updated (step S501). That is, the stored data in the storage area corresponding to the suspension number “1” is deleted in the suspension display data storage unit, and the storage areas lower than the suspension number “1” (corresponding to the suspension numbers “2” to “4”). The storage data of the storage area) is shifted upward by one entry. At this time, the storage data to be erased may be read from the storage area corresponding to the suspension number “1” in the suspension display data storage unit and stored in the suspension display data buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is the hold display change timing which is the execution timing of the hold display change effect (step S502). In the process of step S502, one or a plurality of change effect timing patterns stored in the hold display data storage unit whose storage content is updated in the process of step S501 is matched with the hold number associated with each change effect timing pattern. It is determined whether or not the designation of the pending display change timing is included.

For example, when any of the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to change effect timing pattern TP3-7 shown in FIG. 16B is to be stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “3”. Since the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “3” is included, it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached. Any one of the change effect timing pattern TP2-1 to the change effect timing pattern TP2-4, the change effect timing pattern TP3-4, the change effect timing pattern TP3-6, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-7 is stored in the hold display data storage unit. When it is to be stored in association with the hold number "2", it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached because the hold display change timing matching the hold number "2" is included. .. Change effect timing pattern TP1-1, change effect timing pattern TP1-2, change effect timing pattern TP2-3, change effect timing pattern TP2-4, change effect timing pattern TP3-3, change effect timing pattern TP3-5, change effect When any of the timing patterns TP3-7 is to be stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “1”, the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “1” is included. Therefore, it is determined that the hold display change timing has come.

Further, in the process of step S502, it is also determined whether the active display change timing, which is the execution timing of the active display change effect, is reached. For example, among the change effect timing patterns shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing patterns TP0-1, TP1-2, TP2-2, TP2-4, TP3-2 in which "A" is designated during active display, If either TP3-5 or TP3-6 has been determined in the process of step S310 in FIG. 14, an active display is displayed when the stored data corresponding to the suspension number “1” is deleted in the suspension data storage unit. A determination is made that it is a change timing.

When it is determined in step S502 that the hold display change timing comes (step S502; Yes), execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, the storage contents of the hold display change pattern in the hold display data storage unit and the display form in the current hold display are specified, and whether or not to change the display form is set or a change when changing the display form is performed. It suffices that the subsequent display mode settings and settings for executing the hold display change common effect be performed.

Further, in the process of step S503, among the active display change effects, the execution setting of the display color change effect for changing the display color of the active display based on the determination result of the hold display change pattern is also performed. As the execution setting of the display color change effect, for example, the hold display change pattern indicated in the stored data of the hold display data buffer (the stored data erased from the hold display data storage unit in the process of step S501) is specified, The display mode to be displayed after the active display change effect is executed is set.

Further, in the process of step S503, it is determined that the active display change timing is reached in the process of step S520, and the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is executed in the process of step S320 shown in FIG. If it is determined to be performed, the execution setting of the display color change effect of the active display when the “pseudo-link” is performed is also performed.
Specifically, in the “quasi-link” to be executed, for example, (i) an active display of the active display that is lit according to the first hold display or the second hold display that has been exhausted by the temporary stop. Whether or not the display color is changed when the erased active display is restored (redisplayed on the active display unit AHA) or (ii) is deleted by the process of S503. For example, when the number of pseudo-repetitions (temporary stop and re-variation) is multiple times, at what number of temporary stop (or re-variation immediately after the provisional stop), the display color is changed together with the re-display of the active display, etc. Is determined. In addition, in the process of step S503, execution setting of an effect (such as a blackout effect described later) when erasing or re-displaying the active display may be set.

When it is determined in step S502 that it is not the timing for changing the hold display (step S502; No), the change effect setting process ends after the process of step S503 is executed.

Of the plurality of change effect timing patterns shown in FIG. 16B, a change effect timing pattern TP0-1, a change effect timing pattern TP1-2, a change effect timing pattern TP2-2, a change effect timing pattern TP2-4, When the change effect timing pattern TP3-2, the change effect timing pattern TP3-5, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-6 are determined, the pending display change timing is set during the active display, and the display color is set as the display mode of the active display. An active display change effect that is a display color change effect for changing to a specific color is executed. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, the determination rate of the change effect timing pattern that becomes the hold display change timing during the active display is lower than the determination rate of the change effect timing pattern that does not become the hold change timing during the active display. Any change effect timing pattern may be determined using the determination table set so that.

FIG. 24(A) is a flowchart showing an example of the reach effect setting process executed in step S323 of FIG. 22(A). In the reach effect setting process shown in FIG. 24(A), first, based on the variation pattern or the like indicated by the variation pattern designation command, whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" that does not reach the reach state. It is determined (step S521). If it is "non-reach" (step S521; Yes), the reach effect setting process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is other than "non-reach" (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not the reach effect in the super reach is executed according to the variation pattern (step S522). At this time, when it is determined that the reach effect in the super reach is executed (step S522; Yes), the battle command display color is determined (step S523). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a display color at battle command, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, a random counter for effect, or the like, and is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and displayed at the time of battle command. The display color at the time of the battle command may be determined by referring to the table data of the color determination table.

24(B1) to (B3) show an example of setting the display color at the time of battle command in this embodiment. During the execution of the reach production in the super reach, the battle command is executed by displaying (cut-in display) on the screen of the image display device 5 a production image for notifying a message such as "win the battle!!" To be done. The battle instruction display color is a display color when such a battle instruction is executed. More specifically, the display color at the time of the battle command may be any fill setting color in the frame surrounding the character string of the message “Win the battle!!”. In this embodiment, as a plurality of types of battle command display colors, a battle command display color “blue” shown in FIG. 24(B1) and a battle command display color “green” shown in FIG. 24(B2). Three types of display colors are prepared in advance, including the battle command display color “red” shown in FIG. 24(B3). In the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 24A, the battle command display color is determined to be "blue", "green", or "red".

When it is determined in step S522 that it is not the reach effect in super reach (step S522; No), after the process of step S523 is executed, the reach effect is set according to the variation pattern (step S524). , The reach effect setting process ends.

FIG. 25 shows an example of determining the display color at the time of battle command. In the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 24A, the display color at the time of the battle command is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25, for example. In the determination example shown in FIG. 25, the determination ratio of the display color at the time of the battle command is different depending on the variable display result and the display mode of the active display. The display mode of the active display is the display mode when the reach effect in super reach is started. In this embodiment, even after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the display mode of the active display can be changed by executing the active display change effect such as the display color change effect. However, during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach, the active display change effect is not executed, and the display mode of the active display is set to be unchangeable. Therefore, the relationship between the active display and the battle command display color is determined by determining the battle command display color at different rates according to the display mode of the active display, based on the timing when the reach effect in super reach is started. Can be easily recognized by the player.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 25, when the variable display result is “miss”, the determination rate of “blue” in the battle command display color is highest regardless of the display mode of the active display, and “green” is displayed. , "Red" in order of decreasing decision rate. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination rate of "red" is the highest for the battle command display color regardless of the display mode of the active display, and "green", "blue" The decision rate decreases in the order of. Therefore, when the battle command display color is "red", the variable display result is more likely to be a "big hit" than when it is other than "red" such as "green" or "blue". .. As described above, the battle command is a suggestive effect that suggests that the variable display result becomes a “big hit” and the big hit game state is controlled at a different rate depending on the display color.

Further, in the determination example shown in FIG. 25, even when the same variable display result is obtained, the proportion in which “red” is selected (determined) as the battle instruction display color is different depending on the display mode of the active display. Sometimes. For example, when the display mode of the active display is “red” among the cases where the variable display result is “miss”, the ratio of determining the battle command display color to “red” is 1/100. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “miss”, when the display mode of the active display is a display mode other than “red” (shown as “other than above” in FIG. 25), the battle command is issued. The ratio of determining the display color to "red" is 10/100. Therefore, when the display mode of the active display is “red” among the cases where the variable display result is “miss”, the display mode of the active display is other than “red” (in FIG. 25, “other than the above”). "), the proportion of selecting "red" as the display color at the time of the battle command becomes lower.

On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 25, in the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the display mode of the active display is “red”, the ratio of determining the battle command display color to “red” Is 85/100. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the display mode of the active display is a display mode other than “red”, the proportion of the battle command display color determined to “red” is 70/100. Therefore, when the display mode of the active display is “red” among the cases where the variable display result is “big hit”, compared with the case where the display mode of the active display is a display mode other than “red”, The percentage of selecting "red" as the display color at the time of battle command increases.

In this embodiment, the special display mode (special mode) of the active display is a round solid red display. Further, the special effect mode (special mode) in the battle command which is the suggestive effect is that the display color is "red". Then, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the battle command is set to be different depending on whether or not the active display is executed in the special mode during the reach effect in the super reach. If the display mode of the active display is "red" in the special mode, the ratio in which the display color at the time of the battle command is determined as "red" as the effect mode of the battle command when the variable display result is "miss" (1/100) is lower than the ratio (10/100) determined when the display mode is other than the special mode, and the ratio when the battle instruction display color is determined to be a display color other than "red" ( For example, 69/100 of "blue" is higher than the ratio (for example, 60/100 of "blue") determined when the display mode is other than the special mode, whereas the variable display result is "big hit". In this case, the ratio (85/100) in which the display color at the time of the battle command is determined to be "red" as the effect mode of the battle command is the ratio (70/100) determined in any display mode other than the special mode. ) Is higher than the above) and the display color at the time of the battle command is determined to be a display color other than "red" (for example, 5/100 of "blue") is determined when the display mode is other than the special mode. (Eg, 10/100 of "blue").

In the determination example shown in FIG. 25, when the variable display result is “miss”, the ratio at which the battle command display color is determined to be “green” is the same ratio regardless of the display mode of the active display ( 30/100). As described above, among the display colors at the time of the battle command as the presentation mode of the battle command, those having the same selection ratio may be included regardless of whether the active display is executed in the special mode.

In the main board 11, for example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S239 shown in FIG. 8 to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state by setting the variable display result to “jack”. Further, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S405 shown in FIG. 5 before executing the process of step S239 to determine whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and is controlled in the big hit game state. judge. On the other hand, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S311 shown in FIG. 14 to display the winning-time hold display based on the winning-time judgment result indicated by the winning-time judgment result command. Determine the pattern. Further, by executing the processing of step S304 or step S307, whether or not to execute the pending display change effect based on the winning judgment result indicated by the winning judgment result command, and the display mode of the pending display. Or not to change. Therefore, the display mode of the active display is determined based on the determination result of whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state, before determining whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 24A to determine the battle instruction display color based on the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Therefore, the display color in the battle command is determined based on the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state after the determination of whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled. In this way, whether or not the display mode of the corresponding display is controlled to this advantageous state before deciding whether or not to control to the gaming state (advantageous state) advantageous to the player such as the big hit game state On the other hand, the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined based on the determination result of whether or not to control to the advantageous state after the determination of whether or not to control to the advantageous state is performed. It should be decided by.

When the display mode of the active display is “red”, the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-2, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, hold is executed in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. There are cases where the display change pattern ZHP3-1 or the hold display change pattern ZHP13 is determined, and cases where the winning hold display pattern PHZ is determined in the process of step S311 shown in FIG. In other words, the display mode of the active display may be changed to "red" after the display mode of the active display is changed to "red" due to the standby display at the time of winning the start prize or the active display change effect. Depending on the situation, the display mode of the active display may be "red". As described above, the special mode of the active display may be included in the common mode that can be displayed as the display mode of the hold display.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the variable display effect process. In the effect display during variable display shown in FIG. 26, first, based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer, it is determined whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed (step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not it is the hold display change effect period for executing the hold display change effect (step S342). The pending display change effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S324 shown in FIG. 22(A), for example. If it is the hold display change effect period (step S342; Yes), control for executing the hold display change effect is performed (step S343). In the process of step S343, various commands created based on the setting of the display change effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. It is sufficient that the predetermined display device can execute the pending display change effect by combining the above or a part or all of them.

When it is determined in step S342 that it is not the hold display change effect period (step S342; No) and after the process of step S343 is performed, it is the active display change effect period for executing the active display change effect. It is determined whether or not (step S344). The active display change effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S324 shown in FIG. 22(A), for example. In this embodiment, the active display change effect period may be predetermined in the display change effect control pattern or the like so as to end before the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state. With such a setting, the display mode of the active display can be changed before the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and cannot be changed after the reach state. Alternatively, the active display change effect period continues without ending even after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, while it ends until the execution of the reach effect in the super reach is started. The display change effect control pattern may be predetermined. According to such a setting, even when it is determined that the active display change effect period is performed before the reach effect is executed in the super reach, the active display change effect period is set after the execution of the reach effect in the super reach is started. It will not be determined to be present. In this case, the display mode of the active display can be changed before the execution of the reach effect in the super reach and cannot be changed after the execution of the reach effect in the super reach is started.

If it is the active display change effect period in step S344 (step S344; Yes), control for executing the active display change effect is performed (step S345). The hold display change effect and the active display change effect may be executed by performing common effect control. In this case, instead of the processing of steps S342 to S345, it is determined whether or not the display change effect period is common to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, and when it is determined to be the display change effect period. The control for executing the pending display change effect or the active display change effect may be performed according to the display change effect control pattern.

When it is determined in step S344 that it is not during the active display change effect period (step S344; No), after performing the process of step S345, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the timing to erase the active display. It is determined (step S345A). The timing of erasing the active display may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined according to the variation pattern involving “pseudo-relation”, for example. When it is determined in step S345A that it is time to erase the active display (step S345A; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 erases the active display (step S345B).

When it is determined in step S345A that it is not time to erase the active display (step S345A; No), after performing the process of step S345B, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is time to return the active display. Is determined (step S345C). The timing for returning the active display may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined according to the variation pattern involving “pseudo-relation”, for example.

When it is determined in step S345C that it is time to restore the active display (step S345C; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 restores the active display (step S345D). At this time, when it is determined that the display color is changed when the active display is re-displayed in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 23 along with the return of the active display, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the determination. The active display is redisplayed with the display color.

When it is determined in step S345C that it is not the timing to restore the active display (step S345C; No), after the process of step S345C, the effect control CPU 120 is in the reach effect period for executing the reach effect. It is determined whether there is any (step S346). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined in step S346 that it is the reach production period (step S346; Yes), it is determined whether it is the battle command period for executing the battle command that is the suggestive production (step S347). The battle command period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in accordance with the variation pattern involving super reach, for example. When it is determined in step S347 that it is during the battle command period (step S347; Yes), control for executing the battle command according to the battle command display color is performed (step S348). By this execution control, by displaying on the screen of the image display device 5 the effect image having the display color at the time of the battle command determined in the processing of step S523 shown in FIG. During execution, it is possible to execute a battle command as a suggestive effect. In this way, at a different ratio according to the display color at the time of battle command, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and an effect is suggested which suggests that the big hit game state advantageous for the player is controlled.

When it is determined in step S347 that it is not during the battle command period (step S347; No), after performing the processing in step S348, control for executing other reach effects is performed (step S349). When it is determined in step S346 that it is not in the reach production period (step S346; No), after executing the processing in step S349, for example, based on the setting in the production control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, or the like. Then, control for executing the effect during other variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern is performed (step S350), and the variable display effect processing is ended.

When the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S351). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S351; No), the variable display effect process is ended and stands by. After the variable display time has elapsed, if the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command, the predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may do it.

When the design confirmation command is received in step S351 (step S351; Yes), for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, in the variable display of the decorative design. The control for deriving and displaying the final stop design (fixed decorative design) as the display result is performed (step S352). At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S353). Further, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S354), the variable display effect process is ended.

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

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

When the first start condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of the first start prize due to the game ball passing through (entering) the first start prize hole, the processes of steps S203 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 are executed. , 1st special figure reservation storage number 1 is added. When the second starting condition is established based on the occurrence of the second starting winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening, the processing of steps S206 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 is executed. , The second special figure reservation storage number is incremented by 1. At this time, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted by the process of step S209. Then, in step S212, the random number determination process at the time of winning as shown in FIG. 5 is executed to determine the variable display contents such as whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”, and the determination result at the time of winning. The determination result command at the time of winning is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

In step S301 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the effect control command including the winning determination result command transmitted at the time of the start winning is received. When it is determined that the command is received, the presence or absence and the type of the pending display change effect are determined by the process of step S304 based on the winning determination result identified in the process of step S302. At this time, if it is determined to execute the suspended display change effect, the presence or absence of display change is determined by the process of step S307. When it is determined that there is a display change, the pending display change pattern is determined by the process of step S309, and when it is determined that there is no display change, the process of step S309 is not executed but the change effect is obtained by the process of step S310. The timing pattern is determined. Then, the winning display pattern for winning is determined by the process of step S311. The determination result such as the winning display pattern during winning, the pending display change pattern, and the change effect timing pattern are stored in the pending display data storage unit in association with the pending number by the process of step S312.

When the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern are started based on the satisfaction of the start condition, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are set by executing the fluctuation pattern setting process as shown in FIG. 9 in step S111 shown in FIG. A variation pattern designation command that allows any one of the above to be determined and that allows the determined variation pattern to be specified is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

In step S321 shown in FIG. 22(A), the final stop symbol or the like is determined based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, and subsequently, as the change effect setting process of step S322, as shown in FIG. The process is executed. In the change effect setting process, when it is determined in step S502 that it is the time to change the pending display, the execution setting of the pending display change effect is performed in step S503. Further, the execution setting of the active display change effect, which is the display color change effect, is also performed in step S503.

FIG. 27 shows an execution example of the hold display change effect when the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 is determined by the process of step S310 shown in FIG. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 27(A), the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed on the second hold display section 5HL, and the variable display of this time is displayed on the active display section AHA. The active display corresponding to is displayed. Among the hold displays on the second hold display unit 5HL, the hold display with the hold number “3” (third from the right end) is the hold display change effect type “change effect exists” in the process of step S304 illustrated in FIG. (1)” has been decided. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 becomes the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3”. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 27B, the pending display change common effect including the effect that the effect image of the character CH1 acts on the pending display of the pending number “3” is executed. Then, in the case where it is determined in step S307 shown in FIG. 14 that “there is a display change” and the processing in step S309 is determined to be the pending display change pattern ZHP1-1, FIG. 27 (C1) As shown in FIG. 5, the pending display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed as the display mode of the pending display. On the other hand, when "no display change" is determined in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. 27(C2), the display mode of the hold display does not change. (Hold change gasse effect) is executed.

FIG. 28 shows an execution example of the active display change effect in the case of one pseudo continuous variation. The pseudo continuous variation is executed according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. In this embodiment, when the variable display (first change) of the decorative pattern is started, as shown in FIG. 28(A), the active display AHA displays an active display in which the display color is green among the specific colors. Shall be given. Corresponding to this active display, the pending display change pattern is determined to be ZHP2-3 or ZHP3-1 by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, and the pending display change timing during active display is determined by the process of step S310. The change effect timing including is determined. When the variable display corresponding to the active display shown in FIG. 28A is started, the stored data corresponding to the suspension number “1” is erased in the suspension display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. Digested). At this time, it is determined in step S502 that it is the pending display change timing during active display according to the change effect timing pattern shown in the stored data erased at this time.
Further, based on the fact that it is determined that the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is executed by the processing of step S320 shown in FIG. 22A, the "first pseudo-repetition variation" and the "first pseudo-repetition variation" are executed by the processing of step S320A. 2 quasi-continuous fluctuation".

As shown in FIG. 28(A), the variable display of the decorative pattern in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. After (all symbol variations) is started, the variable display is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 28(B1) or FIG. 28(B2) based on the execution setting by the process of step S326 shown in FIG. 22(A). To do.
FIG. 28(B1) is a case where the second pseudo-repeated variation that does not accompany the display of the special symbol is determined, and in this case, a combination of normal decorative symbols (such as numbers) that are not the special symbol (FIG. 28(B1) In the example shown in (), the variable display is temporarily stopped by "5", "4", "4") in order from the left. It should be noted that this combination may be determined in advance as a pseudo consecutive chance, or a combination of arbitrary misalignments may be determined.
FIG. 28(B2) is a case where the first pseudo continuous variation involving the display of the special symbol is determined, and in this case, the variable display is temporarily stopped by a combination of decorative symbols including the special symbol. The example shown in FIG. 28(B2) is a combination of decorative symbols “5”, “NEXT” and “4” in order from the left, of which “NEXT” is a special symbol. In addition, as described above, the combination of the temporary stop symbols is predetermined as the pseudo continuous chance item.

After the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 28(B1) or FIG. 28(B2), the variable display is changed again. Then, the active display is erased when the re-change is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, the active display is erased while the variable display is temporarily stopped. Specifically, when the second pseudo continuous variation is determined and the temporary stop is executed as shown in FIG. 28(B1), the active display is displayed as shown in FIG. 28(C1) during the execution of the temporary stop. Erased. Further, when the first pseudo continuous variation is determined and the temporary stop is executed as shown in FIG. 28(B2), the active display is erased as shown in FIG. 28(C2) during the execution of the temporary stop. .. In either case shown in FIG. 28(C1) or FIG. 28(C2), in response to the fact that the active display erase timing has been determined in the process of step S345A shown in FIG. Erased.

In the example shown in FIG. 28, the active display is erased during execution of the temporary stop, but the present invention is not limited to this. The timing at which the active display is erased may be any timing (when the re-change is executed) of a series of flows in which the change of the variable display is started and the re-change is started from the temporary stop. For example, the active display may be erased at the timing immediately before the variable display becomes the temporarily stopped state, or may be erased at the timing immediately after the re-variation is started after the temporarily stopped. In other words, the timing at which the active display is deleted includes the timing immediately before the variable display enters the temporary stop state, during the temporary stop, and immediately after the execution of the re-change after the temporary stop, when the re-change is performed. Good.
In this way, if the active display can be erased not only during execution of the temporary stop of the variable display but also at the timing immediately before and after the temporary stop state, it is possible to provide a novel effect, which improves the enjoyment of the game. be able to.

28(B1)(C1) or 28(B2)(C2), after the temporary stop is executed, the variable display is re-changed as shown in FIG. 28(D). At the same time, the active display is restored (relighted and redisplayed) during execution of the re-change. At this time, the active display is restored in the process of step S345D in response to the determination of the active display return timing in the process of step S345C shown in FIG. When it is determined that the display color is changed when the active display is re-displayed in the process of step S503 illustrated in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 re-displays the active display with the display color according to the determination. Display it. In the example shown in FIG. 28D, the active display that was “green” before erasing is re-displayed in “red”.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 28D, a predetermined effect may be executed before returning the active display to further enhance the effect. For example, immediately before returning to the active display, a blackout effect may be executed in which at least a part of the display screen including the active display portion AHA of the image display device 5 is displayed in black for a moment. Further, when the active display is returned from the erased state, a fade-in effect of gradually returning may be performed. Furthermore, when erasing the active display, a fade-out effect of gradually erasing the active display may be performed. By performing such an effect during the execution of the “pseudo-relation”, the active display may be invisible or difficult to be visible before and after the active display is erased and before and after the active display is restored.

After execution of the variable display re-changing as shown in FIG. 28(D), for example, as shown in FIG. 28(E), based on the variable display state of the decorative pattern becoming the reach state, the normal reach or the super reach is reached. The reach production in is executed. Then, the final stop symbol such as a big hit combination may be derived and displayed.

Since the active display is erased when the re-variation is executed in this way, the pseudo-re-variation can be performed only once when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. Since it is possible to reduce the recognition of the existence, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect of the pseudo continuous re-variation. On the other hand, for heavy users who are accustomed to the effect that the active display is erased when the pseudo-repeated change occurs, remind them that one change has not ended even after the active display is deleted. Since it is possible to provide a hot production, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.
As shown in FIGS. 28(A) to 28(E), the first start winning prize memory display area 5HR or the first starting prize winning memory display area is provided before and after the execution of the pseudo continuous variation (revariable display). The hold display is continuously displayed at 5HL. Since this is done, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of false recognition by the player regarding the hold, while the active display is erased at the time of the pseudo continuous re-change and the interest of the game is improved. It should be noted that the hold display may be erased at the time of pseudo-continuous change, as in the active display.

FIG. 29A shows an example of erasing/restoring timing of active display and a change in display color at the time of restoration in the case of one pseudo continuous variation. That is, FIG. 29A corresponds to the example described with reference to FIG. The timing of erasing the active display is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 29A, and may be completely coincident with the start timing of the temporary stop display, or may be before the start of the temporary stop display. (The same applies to the example shown in FIGS. 29B and 29C).

FIG. 29B shows an example of erasing/restoring timing of the active display and a change in display color at the time of restoration in the case of two pseudo continuous fluctuations. In the example of the case where the pseudo continuous variation is two times, when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the active display portion AHA performs the active display in which the display color is “green” among the specific colors.
Once the variable display is temporarily stopped (first temporary stop), the active display is erased during the temporary stop. Then, the active display is restored by the re-change after the temporary stop (the first re-change). At the time of this restoration, the display color of the active display does not change and remains “green”. When the variable display is temporarily stopped (second temporary stop) after the first re-change, the active display is erased during the temporary stop. Then, the active display is restored by the re-change after the temporary stop (the second re-change, the final change). When the final fluctuation is restored, the display color of the active display, which was “green” before the deletion, is changed to “red”.

FIG. 29C shows an example of erasing/restoring timing of active display and a change in display color at the time of restoration in the case of three pseudo continuous fluctuations. In the example of the case of three pseudo-continuous fluctuations, when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, active display in which the display color is “green” among the specific colors is performed on the active display portion AHA.
Once the variable display is temporarily stopped (first temporary stop), the active display is erased during the temporary stop. Then, the active display is restored by the re-change after the temporary stop (the first re-change). At the time of this restoration, the display color of the active display does not change and remains “green”. When the variable display is temporarily stopped (second temporary stop) after the first re-change, the active display is erased during the temporary stop. Then, the active display is restored by the re-change after the temporary stop (the second re-change). At the time of this restoration, the display color of the active display does not change and remains "green". When the variable display is temporarily stopped (third temporary stop) after the second change, the active display is erased during the temporary stop. Then, the active display is restored by the re-change (third re-change, final change) after the temporary stop. When the final fluctuation is restored, the display color of the active display, which was “green” before the deletion, is changed to “red”. Note that FIG. 29D will be described later.

It should be noted that the return timing of the active display and the change timing of the display color when the pseudo continuous variation is repeated a plurality of times are not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 29B and 29C. For example, the active display erased during the temporary stop of some times (including immediately before and after the temporary stop) may be restored or the display color may be changed at the final change.

FIG. 30 shows an example of a case where a battle command is executed during execution of the reach effect in super reach. When the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the process shown in FIG. 24(A) is executed as the reach effect setting process of step S323 shown in FIG. 22(A). In the reach effect setting process, when it is determined in step S522 that the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the battle command display color is determined in step S523. In the execution example shown in FIG. 30, in the process of step S523, the display color at the time of the battle command is changed to “blue” based on the variable display result being “miss” and the display mode of the active display being “red”. It has been decided. In this execution example, after the active display change effect is executed and the display mode of the active display becomes “red” as shown in FIG. 28(D), it is shown in FIG. 28(E) or FIG. 30(A). As described above, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state (reach is established).

The reach effect in the normal reach as shown in FIG. 30(B) is executed based on the reach establishment as shown in FIG. 30(A). Then, by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 30(C) on the screen of the image display device 5 or the like, the development notification to the super reach is performed. Following such development notification, the reach effect in the super reach as shown in FIGS. 30D and 30E is executed. The active display is continuously displayed on the active display portion AHA even during the execution of the reach effect in such super reach.

When it is determined in the process of step S347 shown in FIG. 26 that the battle command period is reached during execution of the reach effect in such super reach, battle command control is performed in the process of step S348. As a result, based on the fact that the display color at the time of the battle command is determined to be “blue” in the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 24(A), the effect image as shown in FIG. A battle command such as displaying (cut-in display) on the screen of is issued. Then, the continuation of the reach effect in the super reach as shown in FIGS. 30(G) to 30(I) is executed. Then, for example, the final stop symbol of the reach combination as shown in FIG. 30(J) may be derived and displayed.

FIG. 31 shows an effect execution example in which a pending display change effect is executed a plurality of times corresponding to one pending display. In this execution example, the hold display change pattern ZHP12 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 corresponding to the hold display of the hold number “3” among the hold displays on the second hold display unit 5HL. The change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is determined by the processing in step S310. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3” and the hold number is “1”. Therefore, when the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 31(A) is started, it is determined that it is the hold display change timing by the process of step S502 shown in FIG. Then, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the hold display change common effect as shown in FIG. 31B, for example, is executed. After the effect shown in FIG. 31(B) is executed, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” is changed to the display mode showing the “secret” message as shown in FIG. 31(C). To do. Then, as shown in FIG. 31(D), the final stop design of the decorative design is stopped and displayed, whereby the variable display ends.

Following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 31D, the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 31E is started. At this time, by the processing of step S501 shown in FIG. 23, the storage data indicating the suspension display change pattern ZHP12 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is moved (shifted) in the suspension display data storage unit, and the suspension number “2” is displayed. Is stored in association with. Since the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 does not include the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “2”, it is determined in step S502 that it is not the hold display change timing. Therefore, the variable display is ended by stopping and displaying the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 31(F) without executing the suspended display change effect.

Following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 31(F), the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 31(G) is started. At this time, by the processing of step S501 shown in FIG. 23, the storage data indicating the suspension display change pattern ZHP12 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is moved (shifted) in the suspension display data storage unit, and the suspension number “1” is set. Is stored in association with. Since the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 includes the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “1”, it is determined to be the hold display change timing in step S502. Then, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the hold display change common effect as shown in FIG. 31(H) is executed. After such a hold display change common effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 31(I), as a display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number "1", a hold display in which the display color changes to green among the specific colors. The change success production is executed.

In this embodiment, the active display is continuously displayed until the variable display ends. Therefore, for example, after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, the active display can be continuously displayed even during the reach effect in the super reach. The display mode of the active display may change after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started by executing the active display change success effect. At this time, the display mode of the active display can be changed after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started and before the reach effect is executed in the super reach, and cannot be changed after the execution of the reach effect in the super reach is started. ..

During the execution period of the active display change effect, when the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the effect control pattern is set so that the player can easily recognize the relationship between the display mode of the active display and the effect mode of the battle command. It suffices that it is predetermined in (Display change effect control pattern). In the example shown in FIGS. 29A to 29C, the active display change effect execution period does not occur after the variable display state of the decorative design becomes the reach state in the final variation in “pseudo-link”. Is set to. On the other hand, even after the variable display state of the decorative pattern is changed to the reach state, for example, before the development notification to the super reach such as a predetermined period before the timing T01 shown in FIG. 29D is executed. For example, the display mode of the active display may be changeable. Alternatively, even after the development notification to the super reach is executed, if the reach effect in the super reach is not executed, for example, a predetermined period before the timing T02 shown in FIG. The display mode may be changeable. Alternatively, even after the reach effect in the super reach is started, the display mode of the active display is changed before the battle command is executed, such as a predetermined period before the timing T03 shown in FIG. 29D. It may be possible. In this way, during the execution of the reach effect in super reach, the active display that is the corresponding display is continuously performed, and before the battle command that is the suggestive effect is executed, the display mode of the active display is The display mode of the active display may be changeable after the battle command is started. That is, the display mode of the active display that is the corresponding display can be changed before the battle command that is the suggestive effect is executed at the same time, and the display mode can be displayed after the battle command is started during the execution of the reach effect in super reach. It suffices that the execution period of the active display change effect be set so that the change cannot be changed.

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

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and a part explained in the above-mentioned embodiment so that at least one problem in the conventional technique can be solved. It may be provided with the structure of.

In the above-described embodiment, in the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 24A, the display color at the time of the battle command is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. It has been described that the selection ratio of the effect mode in the battle command as the suggestive effect is changed depending on whether or not the active display as the display is executed in the special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio of whether or not to execute the battle command is changed depending on whether or not the active display is executed in the special mode during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach. You may

FIG. 32A shows a reach effect setting process in a modified example (first modified example) in which whether or not to execute the battle command is determined at different rates depending on whether or not the active display is executed in the special mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example. The reach effect setting process shown in FIG. 32(A) may be executed as the process of step S323 shown in FIG. 22 instead of the process shown in FIG. 24(A) in the above embodiment. In the reach effect setting process shown in FIG. 32(A), when it is determined in step S522 that the reach effect in the super reach is to be executed (step S522; Yes), the execution of the battle command whether to execute the battle command or not. Whether or not is determined (step S522A). The production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for battle command execution determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter, and stores the battle command execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121. Whether or not the battle command is executed may be determined by referring to the table data or the like.

FIG. 32(B) shows an example of determining whether or not the battle command is executed by the process of step S522A shown in FIG. 32(A). In the determination example shown in FIG. 32(B), the determination rate of whether or not to execute the battle command differs depending on the variable display result and the display mode of the active display. However, when the variable display result is “miss”, the determination rate of “no execution” that does not execute the battle command is the determination rate of “execution” that executes the battle production, regardless of the display mode of the active display. Will be higher than. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination rate of "execution" for executing the battle command is higher than the determination rate of "no execution" for not executing the battle effect. Therefore, the battle command is a suggestive effect that suggests that the variable display result becomes "big hit" and is controlled to the big hit game state at a predetermined ratio according to the presence or absence of execution.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 35(B), even if the same variable display result is obtained, the determination rate of whether or not to execute the battle command may differ depending on the display mode of active display. For example, when the variable display result is “miss” and the display mode of the active display is “red”, the ratio of determining “executed” to execute the battle command is 1/100. Further, when the variable display result is “miss” and the display mode of the active display is a display mode other than “red”, the ratio of determining “executed” to execute the battle command is 10/ 100. Therefore, when the display mode of the active display is “red” among the cases where the variable display result is “miss”, compared to the case where the display mode of the active display is a display mode other than “red”, The rate of determining "executed" to execute the battle command is low.

On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 35B, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the active display mode is “red”, the active display mode is “red”. Compared with the case where the display mode is other than the above, the ratio of determining “execution” to execute the battle command is higher.

In this way, the ratio of whether or not to execute the battle command is set to be different depending on whether or not the active display is executed in the special mode during the reach effect in the super reach. In addition, the icon displayed on the active display portion AHA is a specific icon different from the round solid color in the normal state, and thus, for example, a message such as “?”, “chance”, or “heat” is notified, You may make it suggest that the variable display result may be a "big hit". Then, in addition to “red” and “other than the above”, for example, “heavy heat” may be added as a special mode of active display to the determination example shown in FIG. In this case, if the display mode of the active display is “intense heat” of the special mode, the variable display result is “miss” for the ratio determined to “execute” to execute the battle command. A common ratio may be used regardless of whether it is a "big hit". In this way, when deciding whether or not to execute the battle command, when the active display is executed in the special mode, the common ratio is set regardless of whether or not the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. It may be decided. Furthermore, regardless of whether the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player, when the active display is executed in the special mode, the battle command is executed as compared with the case where the active display is executed in the display mode other than the special mode. The rate at which it is decided to carry out may be increased.

In the above-described embodiment and the first modified example, depending on whether or not the active display as the corresponding display is executed in the special mode during the reach effect execution in the super reach, the effect mode of the battle command as the suggestion effect is set. The selection ratio or the ratio of whether or not to execute the battle command as the suggestive effect has been described as being different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on whether or not a battle command that can be executed during execution of the reach effect in super reach is executed in a special mode, or whether or not the battle command itself is executed. Depending on whether or not the active display is executed in the special mode, the ratio may be different.

In FIG. 33(A), the display mode of the active display is determined at different ratios depending on whether the battle command is executed in the special mode or whether the battle command itself is executed. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display start setting process in a modified example (second modified example). The variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 33A may be executed as the process of step S171 shown in FIG. 12 instead of the process shown in FIG. 22A in the above embodiment. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 33A, after executing the process of step S321, it is determined whether or not the reach effect in the super reach is executed (step S321A). Then, when it is determined that the reach effect in the super reach is executed (step S321A; Yes), it is determined whether or not the battle instruction is executed, that is, whether or not the battle instruction is executed, and the display color when the battle instruction is executed. Yes (step S321B). The CPU 120 for effect control extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for battle command determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect, and stores the table of the battle command determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Whether or not the battle command is executed and the display color when the battle command is executed may be determined by referring to the data.

FIG. 33(B) shows an example of determination such as battle command execution by the process of step S321B shown in FIG. 33(A). In the determination example shown in FIG. 33B, the battle command is not executed or the battle command is executed at a rate depending on whether the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit”. Among the “execution”, “execution (blue)” whose display color at battle command is “blue” and “execution (green)” which display color at battle command is “green” It is determined whether the display color at the time of command is “execution (red)” which is “red”. When the variable display result is "miss", the ratio of "execution (red)" is the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit", the ratio of "execution (red)" is highest. Therefore, when the battle command is executed and the display color at the time of the battle command is "red", the variable display is different from when the battle command is not executed or when the display color at the time of the battle command is another display color. The result is more likely to be a "big hit". Similarly to the above-described embodiment and the first modification, the battle command determined in this manner has a variable display result of "big hit" at a predetermined ratio according to the display color when it is executed and when it is executed. It becomes a suggestive production that suggests that it will be controlled by. Since the battle command can be executed during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach, it is “not executed” when the reach effect in the super reach is not executed.

In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 33A, when it is determined that the reach effect in the super reach is not executed in the process of step S321A (step S321A; No), after the process of step S321B is changed, Performance setting processing is executed (step S322). In this change effect setting process, whether or not to execute the active display change effect and the effect mode when executing the effect may be determined at a rate according to the variable display result and the battle command determination result.

FIG. 34 shows an example of determining the active display change effect by the change effect setting process of step S322 shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 34, it is assumed that the display mode of the active display is “white” when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, and the display color is changed from “white” as the production mode of the active display change effect. “White→Blue” that changes to “Blue”, “White→Green” that changes the display color from “White” to “Green”, and “White→Red” that changes the display color from “White” to “Red” The three types of presentation modes including “” are prepared in advance.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 34, when the variable display result is “miss”, the determination ratio of “no execution” in which the active display change effect is not executed is determined regardless of the presence or absence of the battle command and the display color at the time of the battle command. It becomes the highest and the determination rate of “white→red” becomes the lowest among the cases where the active display effect is executed. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination rate of "white → red" in the case of executing the active display change effect regardless of the presence or absence of the battle command and the display color at the time of the battle command Is the highest, and the determination rate of “no execution” in which the active display change effect is not executed is the lowest. Therefore, in the case of "white→red" in the case of executing the active display change effect, the variable display result is more likely to be a "big hit" than in other cases.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 34, even if the same variable display result is obtained, the display mode of the active display is “red” depending on the display color when the battle command is executed and when the battle command is executed. May vary. For example, when the variable display result is “miss”, the battle command is executed, and when the battle command display color is “red” “execution (red)”, the active display change effect is executed. Of the cases, the ratio of determining “white→red” is 1/100. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “miss”, the battle command is executed and the display color at the time of the battle command is “green” or “blue” “execution (green)” or “execution”. In the case of “Yes (blue)”, the ratio of determining “white→red” in the case of executing the active display change effect is 5/100. In addition, when the variable display result is “miss”, when the battle command is not executed “no execution”, the ratio of determining “white→red” in the case of executing the active display change effect is It is 10/100.

As described above, when the variable display result is "miss" and the battle command is executed and the battle command display color is "red", the battle command display color is other than "red". Compared with the case or the case where the battle command is not executed, the ratio of the display mode of the active display being “red” may be lower due to the active display change effect. In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit”, when the battle command is executed and the battle command display color is “red”, the battle command display color is other than “red”, As compared with the case where the battle command is not executed, the display mode of the active display may be more likely to be “red” due to the active display change effect. In this way, the rate at which the active display is executed in the special mode can be changed depending on whether or not the battle command is executed in the special mode.

Alternatively, when the variable display result is “miss”, when the battle command is not executed and “no execution”, the active display is displayed by the active display change effect as compared with the case where the battle command is executed. The ratio of the mode being “red” may be high. In addition, when the variable display result is "big hit", the battle command is not executed "no execution", the battle command is executed and the display color at the time of the battle command is "red", The display mode of the active display may be "red" due to the active display change effect at a rate different from the case where the display color at the time of the battle command is "green" or "blue". In this way, the rate at which the active display is executed in the special mode can be varied depending on whether or not the battle command is executed.

In addition, when the battle command is executed in a special mode, the ratio in which the active display is executed in the special mode is assumed to be a common ratio regardless of whether the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. Good. As an example, when the battle command is executed and the display color at the time of the battle command is “red” (execution (red)), “white→red” is determined when executing the active display change effect. The ratio to be set is set to be a common ratio (for example, 70/100) higher than the ratio to be the other determination result regardless of whether the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit”. Good. In this example, if the battle command is executed in a special mode regardless of whether or not the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player, if the battle command is executed in a display mode other than the special mode or is not executed. Compared with, the ratio of active display executed in a special mode is higher.

In the case shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, it is determined whether or not the battle command is executed and the display color when the command is executed, and whether or not the active display is executed in the special mode at different ratios according to the respective determination results. So that you can decide. On the other hand, for example, in the reach effect in super reach, the battle command is always executed (100/100 determination ratio), and the active display is performed in a special mode at a different ratio according to the determination result of the display color at the time of the battle command. Whether or not to execute may be determined. Alternatively, regardless of the display color at the time of battle command, whether or not to perform active display in a special mode may be determined at a different ratio according to the result of determining whether or not to execute the battle command.

In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 33(A), by executing the process of step S321B, based on the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command and the like, the presence or absence of the battle command execution and the battle command Determine the display color. Further, by executing the process of step S322, the presence or absence of the active display change effect and the effect mode are determined. Therefore, whether the display mode of the active display, the presence or absence of the battle command, and the display color when the command is executed correspond to the start of the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, and are controlled in the jackpot gaming state? It can be decided based on the decision result of whether or not. In this way, both the determination of the correspondence display and the determination of the suggestive effect may be performed based on the determination of whether or not to control the gaming state such as the big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the active display displayed on the active display unit AHA is a circular solid color has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display mode of the active display may be changed to a display mode different from the display modes of the first hold display and the second hold display by executing the active display change effect. For example, the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA may be a specific icon including characters such as "?", "chance", and "heat", and the variable display result may be "big hit". You may suggest sex. The active display change effect is not only the display color change effect described above, but also an icon display change effect for changing the icon displayed on the active display portion AHA to a specific icon different from the normal round solid color. It may be included.

Further, the active display change effect may include an active display change common effect that is commonly executed when the display mode of the active display is changed and when it is not changed. Similar to the hold display change common effect, the active display change common effect includes, for example, an effect effect in which an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to exert an effect on the active display. Good. The action effect in the active display change common effect may be a display effect that suggests that the display mode of the active display may be changed by affecting the active display in the active display portion AHA.

For example, in the modification example (third modification example) of the active display change shown in FIG. 35, after the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 35(A) is started, as shown in FIG. 35(B), for example. , The active display change common effect including the effect that the effect image of the character CH1 acts on the active display in the active display portion AHA is executed. The active display change common effect shown in FIG. 35(B) is different in that the action target is the hold display or the active display, but includes the action effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 acts. In this respect, the effect mode is common to the hold display change common effect shown in FIG. 27(B). When the pending display change pattern ZHP1-3 is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 and the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 is determined in the process of step S310 corresponding to the active display. As shown in FIG. 35(C1), as the display mode of the active display, the active display change success effect in which the display color changes to red among the specific colors is executed. On the other hand, in accordance with a predetermined icon display change pattern, as shown in FIG. 35(C2), the active display change success effect in which the display form of the active display is changed to the display form for notifying the message of “chance” May be executed. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the icon display change pattern updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and displays the icon display stored in advance in the ROM 121. Any one of the plurality of icon display change patterns may be determined by referring to the change pattern determination table.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that the battle command as the suggestive effect is executed by cutting-in the effect image during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests that the player is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player by an arbitrary effect operation during execution of the reach effect.

As a suggestive effect different from the cut-in display in the battle command, the effect mode of the reach effect is changed or an effect different from the reach effect is executed based on the detection of the movement by the player during the execution of the reach effect. It may be something to do. When such a suggestive effect is executed, an effect before motion detection may be performed. The pre-detection of motion detection may include, for example, a promotion notification that prompts the player to perform a motion by displaying a prepared effect image such as a character image or a message image on the screen of the image display device 5. As a configuration for detecting the operation by the player, a controller sensor unit 35A or a trigger sensor for detecting an instruction operation on the operation stick or the trigger button of the stick controller 31A, a push sensor 35B for detecting an instruction operation on the push button 31B, or the like is used. May be. In this case, the variable display result is a "big hit" at a predetermined rate according to which of the plurality of operation means the player uses to perform the instruction operation, or at a predetermined rate according to the mode of the instruction operation. It may be suggested that the big hit game state is controlled next. For example, depending on which one of the operation rod of the stick controller 31A, the trigger button and the push button 31B is used to perform the instruction operation, the instruction operation mode such as a one-time operation or a continuous hit operation may be set at different ratios. It may be suggested that the jackpot gaming state be controlled at different rates accordingly. Further, it is suggested that the jackpot is controlled to the jackpot gaming state at different ratios according to the effect mode of the reach effect that changes based on the detection of the motion by the player and the execution mode of the effect different from the reach effect. Good.

The configuration for detecting the action by the player is not limited to the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, or the like, and may be, for example, a jog dial capable of rotating operation, or a touch operation or a pressing operation like a touch panel. It may be possible. Further, a sensor capable of detecting an arbitrary operation such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, a CMOS sensor, which is not limited to the instruction input action by the player, may be used. You may make it possible to detect an arbitrary motion as a predetermined operation by analyzing the result of shooting a subject such as a player's hand using a predetermined camera (video type motion capture). That is, the configuration for detecting the movement by the player may be any configuration capable of detecting the movement of the arbitrary object mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

Alternatively, as a suggested effect different from the cut-in display in the battle command, a movable member for effect provided inside or outside the game area, an operation means for detecting an instruction operation by the player, or the like is used to execute the reach effect. It may operate in the inside. In this case, the variable display result is set at a predetermined ratio according to which of the plurality of effect movable members or the operating means operates, or at a predetermined ratio according to the operation mode of the effect movable member or the operating means. It may be suggested that is a "big hit" and is controlled to a big hit game state. As an example of the operating means, the operation rod of the stick controller 31A is vibrated by rotating an eccentric motor built in the operation rod of the stick controller 31A. Alternatively, the operation part of the push button 31B is vibrated by rotating an eccentric motor built in the pressing member of the push button 31B. Then, of the plurality of vibration patterns prepared in advance, the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit game state at a predetermined ratio according to which of the vibration patterns vibrates the operating rod or the pressing member. May be suggested. Further, for example, the variable display result is a “big hit” at a predetermined ratio that varies according to a change in wind force such as strong wind or weak wind by a blower installed in advance toward a player's hand operating the operation stick of the stick controller 31A. May be suggested to be controlled to a jackpot gaming state.

Alternatively, as a suggestive effect different from the cut-in display in the battle command, a music piece, a sound effect, a voice that becomes a dialogue, or the like may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R during the execution of the reach effect. In this case, it may be suggested that the variable display result becomes "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled at a predetermined ratio according to the number of the music piece to be played, the type of sound effect, the content of the dialogue, and the like. .. A character image (telop) indicating the content of the lyrics or the dialogue may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 together with the output of the music or the voice as the dialogue. Then, it may be suggested that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the big hit game state is controlled at a predetermined rate according to the display color of the character image (telop).

Alternatively, as a suggestive effect different from the cut-in display in the battle command, an effect of changing the display mode of the decorative pattern may be executed. In this case, the variable display result becomes a "big hit" and the big hit game state at a predetermined ratio according to whether or not the effect of changing the display mode of the decorative pattern is executed, and the effect mode when the effect is executed. It may be suggested to be controlled. As an effect for changing the display mode of the decorative pattern, for example, an effect image in which the decorative pattern is burned is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and an effect of adding another effect image to the decorative pattern is displayed. May be done. Alternatively, an effect of changing the display mode of the decorative pattern itself, such as the display color of the decorative pattern changing to a specific color (for example, gold), may be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, the active display is performed on the active display unit AHA, so that the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed is executed, and the active display is continued even during the reach effect in the super reach. Described as something that can be performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display can be executed by an arbitrary production operation during execution of the variable display.

As an example of a corresponding display different from the active display, the zone transition effect (prefetching notice effect) may be executed based on the winning determination result notified by the winning determination result command. When the zone transition effect is executed, an effect image different from the normal time is displayed as a part or all of the effect image such as the background image, the character image, and the telop display image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. You should do so. Such zone transition effects are started before the variable display corresponding to the winning determination result is started, and during the execution of the corresponding variable display, the execution of a specific effect such as reach effect in super reach is started. It is sufficient if it can be continuously executed even after the operation. Of the zone transition effects, for example, at least a part of the effects, such as the effect of displaying a telop display image for notifying the reach establishment in which the variable display state of the decorative pattern has reached the reach state, is the result of the winning determination. It may be executed based on that the effect execution condition is established after the corresponding variable display is started.

The zone transition effect may be executed as a suggestion effect different from the cut-in display in the battle command. In this case, the determination of whether to execute the zone transition effect, and the determination of the effect mode when executing, the variable display for executing the zone transition effect based on the winning determination result notified by the winning determination command. It may be performed before the start, or the zone transition effect is executed based on at least one of the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. It may be performed when the variable display is started. In this case, it is suggested that the variable display result will be "big hit" and the big hit game state will be controlled at a predetermined ratio according to whether or not the zone transition effect is executed and the effect mode when it is executed. May be done.

When the presence/absence of a zone transition effect and the effect mode are determined before the variable display for executing the zone effect is started, the display mode of the active display as the corresponding display and the presence/absence of the zone effect effect as the suggestive effect The effect mode can be determined based on the determination result of whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state, before determining whether or not to control to the jackpot gaming state. In this way, both the determination of the corresponding display and the determination of the suggestive effect are set to the advantageous state before it is determined whether or not to control the gaming state (the advantageous state) such as the big hit game state, which is advantageous to the player. It may be performed based on the determination result of whether to control.

As an example of a corresponding display different from the active display, unlike the winning determination result notified by the winning determination result command, the icon display effect is executed based on the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Good. In the icon display effect, an effect image such as an icon image determined based on the variable display result is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the decorative pattern being started. do it. Execution of such an icon display effect is started in response to the start of the variable display corresponding to the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command, and during the execution of the variable display, the reach effect in super reach Even if the execution of the specific effect such as the above is started, it may be continuously executed.

In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that whether or not to execute the battle command as the suggestive effect and the effect mode when the command is executed are determined along with the execution of the reach effect in the super reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be determined separately from the reach effect in super reach. As an example of determining separately from the reach effect in super reach, for example, when a variable display effect of “pseudo-relation” is executed, a suggestion effect is generated in a predetermined period before a predetermined number of pseudo-repetition fluctuations are executed. It may be executable. In this case, whether or not the suggestive effect is to be executed and the manner of effect when the suggestive effect is to be executed may be determined along with the execution of the variable display effect of “pseudo-relation”. That is, the specific effect is not limited to the reach effect in the super reach developed from the reach effect in the normal reach, and may be any effect that can be executed during the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. In this way, the specific effect can be executed during the execution of the variable display of the decorative design, and the first effect can be continuously executed even after the execution of the specific effect is started. In the one capable of executing the second effect, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the second effect may be different depending on whether or not the first effect is executed in the special mode during the execution of the specific effect. .. Alternatively, the ratio of whether or not to execute the second effect may be different depending on whether or not the first effect is executed in the special mode during the execution of the specific effect.

In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined time elapses after the execution of the reach effect in the super reach as the specific effect is started, so that it is determined in the process of step S347 shown in FIG. The explanation has been made on the assumption that the battle command as the production is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the suggestive effect may be executed when the specific effect is started, or the suggestive effect may be executed when the specific effect is finished.

Furthermore, the specific display is not limited to the one in which the corresponding display and the suggestive effect can be executed, and the corresponding display and the suggestive effect can be executed in a predetermined period during which the specific effect is not executed. Good. As an example, during the predetermined period before the variable display state of the decorative pattern is started and before the variable display state becomes the reach state, active display is performed on the active display unit AHA and a prepared effect image is displayed as an image. The suggestive effect may be executed by displaying (for example, cut-in display) on the screen of the device 5. As described above, in the case where the first effect and the second effect can be executed in the predetermined period while the variable display of the decorative pattern or the like is being executed, whether or not the first effect is executed in the special mode in the predetermined period. Depending on, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the second effect may be different. Alternatively, the ratio of whether or not to execute the second effect may be different depending on whether or not the first effect is executed in the special mode in the predetermined period.

Further, regardless of whether or not the specific effect is executed, the proportion of the first effect executed in the special mode may be different depending on whether or not the second effect is executed in the special mode. The proportion of the first effect executed in the special mode may be different depending on whether or not the second effect is executed.

The effect is not limited to the one in which one type (single) display is performed as the corresponding display and the one type (single) effect is performed as the suggestive effect, and at least one of the corresponding display and the suggestive effect is performed. Alternatively, a plurality of types of effects may be performed. In other words, in the case where three or more types of effects can be executed in a predetermined period, the selection ratio of the effect mode of another effect is determined according to whether at least one type of effect is executed in a special mode in the predetermined period. May be different. Further, the selection ratio of the effect modes of other effects may be different depending on the combination of the effect modes in the plurality of types of effects executed in the predetermined period. Alternatively, the ratio of whether or not to execute other effects may be different depending on whether or not at least one type of effect is executed in the special mode in the predetermined period. Further, the ratio of whether or not to execute other effects may be different depending on the combination of the effect modes in the plurality of kinds of effects executed in the predetermined period.

In the above embodiment, the advantageous state advantageous to the player is described as being controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special gaming state such as a probability variation state may be set as an advantageous state, and the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed among a plurality of jackpot gaming states is the second round number (for example, “7”). )) which is larger than the first round number (for example, “15”), the big hit game state may be set as the advantageous state. Alternatively, the time-saving state in which the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed among the plurality of time-saving states is the first number (for example, “100”) that is larger than the second number (for example, “50”) may be the advantageous state. Of the plurality of probability variation states, the probability variation state in which the jackpot probability has the first probability (for example, 1/20) higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50) may be the advantageous state. In addition, any gaming state that is advantageous to the player may be used as an advantageous state. Further, in the variable display that triggers the transition to the advantageous state, the type of effect may be determined in correspondence with the degree of advantage.

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

In the above-described embodiment, by changing the display mode of the hold display to the display mode showing the "secret" message, it is highly possible that the display color of the hold display further changes to blue, green, or red. It is explained that the implication hold display is performed. When a plurality of such suggestion hold displays are displayed on the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display is simultaneously executed in duplicate, and May become complicated and the interest in playing games may deteriorate. Therefore, when a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a specific form that is easy to change to another display form, the hold display display form is changed so that the hold display change effect is executed only for one hold display. You may decide whether or not. For example, in the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when a plurality of hold displays have a display mode showing a "secret" message, the hold display change timings corresponding to the respective hold displays are not the same timing. The change effect timing pattern may be determined. Alternatively, when it is determined in step S502 shown in FIG. 23 that it is the timing for changing the hold display, the display form indicating the "secret" message in the plurality of hold displays should be changed to the display form of the specific color. Determine whether or not. Then, when it is determined that the display mode is to be changed in a plurality of hold displays, for example, for the hold display with the larger hold number, the setting change should be made so that the hold display change timing will be the next variable display. It may be performed.

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

In the above-described embodiment, the presence or absence of display change is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 15B. In this case, the display mode of the hold display changes when the hold display change effect is executed. The display mode of the active display may be changed when the active display change effect is executed at a higher rate, or is higher than the ratio of the display mode of the active display changed when the active display change effect is executed. The display mode of the hold display may be changed at a high rate when the hold display change effect is executed. Furthermore, for example, when either the hold display change effect or the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display or the active display may be set to change (at a rate of 100%).

In the above embodiment, the display color change effect for changing the display color of the hold display or the active display to any of blue, green, and red can be executed in both the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. The special change effect for changing to the special display mode indicating the "secret" message has been described as being executable in the pending display change effect and inexecutable in the active display change effect. However, which of the pending display change effect and the active display change effect can be executed or cannot be executed may be arbitrarily set. For example, among the display color change effects, an effect that changes to a part of the display color (for example, gold or iridescent color) may be set to be executable only in the hold display change effect, or the active display change effect. It may be set so as to be executable only. As an effect that can be executed in the hold display change effect while being inexecutable in the active display change effect, instead of the effect of performing the suggestion hold display in which the display mode of the hold display is more likely to change, or the suggestion hold In addition to the effect of displaying, an effect of performing a mode transition suggestion display that suggests a transition to a predetermined effect mode (prefetch advance notice mode) as the prefetch advance notice effect may be executed.

In the above embodiment, when the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed, the winning hold hold display pattern PHW is determined in the process of step S311 shown in FIG. 14, and the first hold display and the second hold display are displayed. In the above description, the round display is updated so as to add a hold display that is a plain white color display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is different from the normal display mode as the initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display, for example, according to the hold display change pattern determined in step S309. The hold display may be started in the display mode.

In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio” and “probability” at which various kinds of decisions are made are 0% (never decided) or 100% (must be decided) such as 70:30. It may be set so that it is not determined), and at least one of the determination results may be 0% (not determined) or 100% (certainly determined). It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, if the ratio of any one of the plurality of decision results is higher than that of the other decision results, the ratio of one decision result is It may be included that it is 100%, and that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of 1 is 100%, the ratio of other determinations is 0%. Further, when the rate of the other determination result is 0%, if the rate of the 1 determination result is a predetermined rate other than 100% but not 0%, the rate of the 1 determination result is the other determination result. Will be higher than the ratio.

In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the variation pattern indicating the variable display time, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, etc., one variation pattern designation command is transmitted when the variable display is started. Although an example is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the side of the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo continuous fluctuation, etc. A command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode (before 2 stops) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc. A command indicating the variable display time or the variable display mode after the so-called second stop) may be transmitted. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable display time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the variable display time by each of two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 selects the specific variable display mode executed at each timing. You may When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, at the next timer interrupt). ) The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main side makes the prefetch judgment and sends the command corresponding to the judgment result to the sub side. You may do so.

In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the light emitter unit, the game effect lamp, and the decorative LED are included. In addition, various performance operations can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and encloses the game medium to score points based on the occurrence of a prize. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a.

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the effect control CPU 120 cooperates with the image display device 5 and the like to temporarily change the display after the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed, and then re-changed. By executing (pseudo continuous re-variation), it is possible to display an active display corresponding to the variable display (an example of the corresponding display) during execution of the variable display. Then, when the re-variation is executed, the effect control CPU 120 erases the active display, for example, by executing the processing of steps S345A and S345B (see FIGS. 28 and 29).
Since this is done, it is possible to reduce the recognition that the pseudo continuous re-variation is one change based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. The effect produced by can be improved.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, as a pattern of pseudo-re-variation, a first pseudo-re-variation (see FIGS. 28(B2) and (C2)) accompanied by the display of a special symbol (for example, "NEXT") is displayed. , A second pseudo continuous re-variation without displaying a special symbol (see (B1) and (C1) in FIG. 28) is prepared, and a second pseudo continuous re-variation is performed than when the first pseudo continuous re-variation is executed. When the fluctuation is executed, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state (big hit game state) is higher.
In this way, since the second pseudo continuous re-variation is provided without displaying the special symbol, when the second pseudo continuous re-variation is executed, it is 1 compared to when the first pseudo continuous re-variation is executed. It is possible to further reduce the recognizability that it is due to the fluctuation of the number of times, and to further improve the effect of the effect of the pseudo-repeated fluctuation. Further, when the second pseudo-re-variation without the display of the special symbol is executed, the rate of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is higher than when the first pseudo-re-variation is executed, For heavy users, it is possible to increase the expectation of a big hit and make a hot performance.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, a holding display means for displaying a holding display corresponding to a variable display which has not been started yet (for example, a first starting winning prize memory display area 5HR, a first starting winning prize memory display area 5HL, and step). The CPU 120 for effect control for executing the processing of S312) is provided, and the hold display means continuously displays the hold display before and after the execution of the pseudo continuous re-variation (revariable display) (for example, FIG. 28). reference).
Since this is done, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of erroneous recognition by the player regarding the hold while improving the effect produced by the pseudo continuous re-variation.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach, which is the specific effect, the active display as the corresponding display that is displayed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, and the jackpot gaming state. It is possible to execute a battle command as a suggestion effect that suggests that the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. Then, in the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 24A, whether the active display is executed in a special mode is determined by determining the battle command display color in accordance with the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25, for example. The selection ratio of the display color at the time of the battle command is changed depending on whether or not. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by associating the display mode of the active display that is the corresponding display with the effect mode of the battle command that is the suggestive effect.

Alternatively, in the process of step S522A shown in FIG. 32(A), active display is executed in a special manner by determining whether or not to execute a battle command in accordance with the determination ratio shown in FIG. 32(B), for example. Depending on whether or not to execute, the ratio of whether or not to execute the battle command may be changed. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by associating the display mode of the active display that is the corresponding display with the presence or absence of the battle effect that is the suggestive effect.

In the process of step S321B shown in FIG. 33(A), after determining the presence/absence of execution of a battle command and the display color at the time of battle command execution in accordance with the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 33(B), In the change effect setting process of step S322 shown in FIG. 33(A), the presence or absence of active display change effect execution and the effect mode when executing may be determined according to the determination ratio as shown in FIG. In this case, the rate at which the active display is executed in the special mode is changed depending on whether or not the battle command is executed in the special mode. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by associating the display mode of the active display that is the corresponding display with the effect mode of the battle command that is the suggestive effect. Further, the ratio of active display executed in a special mode is also changed depending on whether or not the battle command is executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by associating the display mode of the active display that is the corresponding display with the presence or absence of the battle command that is the suggestive effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes, for example, the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120, and the like, executes the variable display, displays the display result, and displays the variable display after the variable display is started. Re-variable display executing means capable of executing re-variable display in which the variable display is performed again after temporarily suspending until the result is derived and displayed, and a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display. Other configurations are arbitrary depending on the purpose as long as they function as corresponding display means capable of displaying (display etc.) and erase the corresponding display when re-variable display is executed. For example, as described above, without setting an example of determining a pseudo continuous pattern as shown in FIG. 22B, a predetermined pseudo continuous fluctuation of either the first pseudo continuous fluctuation or the second pseudo continuous fluctuation is set. It may be executed or the mode of the correspondence display may not be changed when the correspondence display is re-displayed. Further, the hold display does not have to be continuously displayed (for example, like the active display, it may be deleted at the time of pseudo-continuous change). Further, for example, the suggestion effect such as the battle effect does not have to be executed during the execution of the specific effect such as the reach effect by the super reach.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 5 ... Image display device 5L, 5C, 5R ... Decorative pattern display area 5HR ... 1st hold display section 5HL ... 2nd hold display section AHA ... Active display section 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production Control board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control CPU
123... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing variable display and controllable in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Variable display execution means for executing variable display and deriving and displaying the display result,
Re-variable display execution means capable of executing re-variable display in which temporary display is temporarily performed after the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed, and then the variable display is performed again.
Corresponding display means capable of displaying a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display,
Specific effect means capable of executing a specific effect during execution of variable display,
A suggestive effect means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled during execution of the specific effect,
The corresponding display means are in one of the display colors of a plurality types of display colors including special colors can be displayed the corresponding display,
The suggested presentation means can perform the suggested effect in one of the display color of the plurality of types of display colors including the special color,
When the revariable display is executed, the corresponding display is deleted,
When the corresponding display is displayed in the special color during execution of the specific effect, and when not displayed in the special color , the execution ratio of the suggestive effect of the special color is different,
If said suggested effect by the special color corresponding display appears and the special color is executed, the gaming machine characterized by a high proportion being controlled in the preferred state.