JP6773717B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that executes a change effect (hold change effect) that changes the mode of a specific display (hold display).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-214921

The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 lacks interest because there is no particular device regarding the relationship between the number of times the change effect is executed and the step change of the specific display. Therefore, it is not possible to improve the interest of the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with improved interest in gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can execute a variable display (for example, a special figure game or the like) and control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state or the like) that is advantageous to the player.
Specific display means (for example, effect control) for displaying a specific display (for example, active display) having a plurality of stages (for example, display color, etc.) of a display related to the variable display and having different expectations controlled in the advantageous state. Display control unit 123, etc. that displays the active display based on the instructions of the CPU 120 for
A display that executes a change effect (for example, a change effect based on an instruction of the effect control CPU 120) for executing a change effect (for example, a change effect) capable of changing the mode of the specific display to the next stage. Control unit 123, etc.)
The change effect executing means can execute the change effect once in a predetermined period (for example, the execution period of normal reach, etc.) to change the mode of the specific display to the next stage (for example, the first change). The effect is executed once to change the display color of the active display, etc.), and the change effect is executed a plurality of times in a specific period different from the predetermined period (for example, the execution period of super reach) to perform the specific display. It is possible to change the mode of the above to the next stage (for example, the second change effect is executed a plurality of times until the points reach 100 points to change the display color of the active display, etc.).
further,
Specific effect means capable of executing a specific effect that maintains the mode of the effect (for example, an effect control CPU 90120 that can execute a specific effect that maintains the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051) , and
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state is provided.
As the specific effect, a first period for maintaining the first aspect (a period for maintaining the sub-image display device 9051 in the vertical direction) and a second period for maintaining the second aspect (the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained in the horizontal direction). period) and it is possible Ru racemate different and,
The suggestion effect execution means
In the second period, the suggestion effect common to the first length and the second length can be executed.
As the suggestion effect, a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect having a higher expectation than the first suggestion effect can be executed.
It is characterized in that it is easier to execute the second incitement effect in the second period than in the first period .

According to such a configuration, the relationship between the number of times the change effect is executed and the change in the mode of the specific display can be changed depending on the period, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to pay attention to the period during which the mode of production is maintained.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
A hold storage means (for example, a special figure hold storage unit) that stores information about a variable display that has not yet been started (for example, random number values MR1 to MR3 as hold data) as hold storage, and
A hold display means (for example, a display control unit 123 that displays a hold display image based on an instruction of the effect control CPU 120) for displaying a hold display (for example, a hold display image or the like) corresponding to the hold storage is provided. ,
The specific display is a display based on the hold display (for example, the active display is an image in which the hold display image is moved to the display area 5HC, etc.).
The predetermined period is a part of the execution period of the variable display (for example, the period of normal reach).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the variable display.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The change effect executed in the predetermined period is the first change effect (for example, the first change effect in FIG. 17).
The change effect executed in the specific period is a second change effect different from the first change effect (for example, the second change effect of FIGS. 18 to 19).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since there are a plurality of types of change effects, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(4) In the game machine of (3) above
The second change effect is based on a change in a predetermined display (for example, meter M or the like) different from the specific display to a specific mode (for example, a mode in which the meter M is full). To change the aspect of
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to the predetermined display, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the game machine of (4) above
The mode of the predetermined display can be changed based on the display related to the predetermined display (for example, an image of “+70 Pt”) displayed on the display unit (for example, the image display device 5 or the like).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to the predetermined display and the display related to the predetermined display, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In any of the game machines (3) to (5) above,
There are a plurality of execution patterns of the second change effect executed until the mode of the specific display is changed to the next stage (see, for example, FIGS. 12 to 13 and the like).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In any of the game machines (4) or (5) above
The degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state differs depending on whether the combination of the specific display mode and the predetermined display mode is the first combination or the second combination (for example, a modification or the like). ),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

(8) In any of the game machines (3) to (7) above,
The second change effect is when the mode of the specific display is at least a mode equal to or higher than the specific stage excluding the lowest stage (for example, "green" to "red" excluding "blue" having the lowest expectation). Can only be done in
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the change effect from being executed many times when the mode of the specific display is less than the specific stage, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(9) In any of the game machines (1) to (8) above,
A light emitting control means (for example, a display control unit 123 or the like that controls light emission of the game effect lamp L based on an instruction of the effect control CPU 120) and a light emitting control means (for example, a display control unit 123 or the like) that controls light emission of the light emitting means (for example, a game effect lamp L or the like).
Further provided with a specific effect executing means (for example, a display control unit 123 or the like that executes super reach A based on an instruction of the effect control CPU 120) for executing a specific effect (for example, super reach A or the like).
The light emission control means
When the mode of the specific display is equal to or higher than a predetermined step or the degree of expectation for controlling the advantageous state is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, the light emitting means is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific display (see, for example, FIG. 20A). ,
When the mode of the specific display is less than a predetermined step or the degree of expectation for controlling the advantageous state is less than a predetermined value, the light emitting means is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 20B). ,
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the light emitting means can be controlled to emit light according to the degree of expectation of the specific display, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the embodiments for carrying out the invention described later include the following inventions (10) to (15). Conventionally, in a game machine, there has been a game machine capable of performing an effect that maintains the mode of the effect, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-117576. However, although the conventional gaming machine described above makes it possible to execute an effect that maintains the aspect of the effect, it is not possible to pay attention to the period during which the aspect of the effect is maintained. In view of this point, it is required to provide a game machine that can pay attention to the period during which the mode of production is maintained.

(10) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and is specified to maintain the aspect of the effect. A period (secondary) for maintaining the first aspect as the specific effect, provided with a specific effect means capable of executing the effect (for example, an effect control CPU 90120 capable of executing the specific effect that maintains the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051). It is possible to perform different effects between the period for maintaining the image display device 9051 in the vertical orientation and the period for maintaining the second aspect (the period for maintaining the sub-image display device 9051 in the horizontal orientation), and the second aspect is maintained. The degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the length of the period (for example, the longer the time that the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained sideways when the specific effect is executed, the higher the expectation of big hit. Is high, etc.).

According to this configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the period during which the mode of production is maintained.

(11) In the game machine of the above (10), the expectation that the advantageous state is controlled is higher when the second aspect is maintained than when the first aspect is maintained. Other effects are likely to be executed (for example, even if the count-up notice effect has the same number of counts by a predetermined character, it is executed when the specific effect is executed and the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained sideways. The jackpot expectation of the count-up notice effect is higher than the jackpot expectation of the count-up notice effect that is executed when the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained in portrait orientation without executing the specific effect), You may do so.

According to this configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation that the specific effect is controlled in an advantageous state by executing the other effect while the mode of the specific effect is maintained in the second aspect.

(12) In the gaming machine according to the above (10) or (11), a notification effect means (for example, a sub-image display device 9051) capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the mode of the specific effect has become the second aspect. It may be further provided with an effect control CPU 90120 or the like capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the image is turned sideways.

According to this configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the mode of the specific effect has become the second mode.

(13) In any of the game machines (10) to (12), as the specific effect, an effect that gradually changes from the first aspect to the second aspect in response to a plurality of variable displays. (For example, the pending change effect execution patterns HP4'-1 to HP4'-2, HP5'-1 to HP5'-2, HP6'-1 to HP6'-2, HP7'-shown in FIG. 42. 1 to HP7'-2, etc.).

According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the interest over a plurality of variable displays.

(14) In any of the game machines (10) to (13) above, a predetermined effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 90120 capable of executing a call advance notice effect) capable of executing a predetermined effect of a plurality of modes is further provided. In preparation, the ratio of the specific effect mode to the second mode differs depending on which mode of the predetermined effect is executed (for example, when the call notice effect is executed, the call of the predetermined character is performed. When is "I don't want to do it", a specific effect is executed, and there is a high possibility that the sub-image display device 9051 is turned sideways, etc.).

According to this configuration, attention can be paid to a predetermined effect.

(15) In any of the game machines (10) to (14), during one variable display, the effect of changing from the first aspect to the second aspect and then changing to the first aspect is performed a plurality of times. It is feasible (for example, as shown in FIG. 57, the effect of rotating the sub-image display device 9051 from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction and then rotating it vertically is executed a plurality of times during one variable display. Things, etc.), you may do so.

According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in one variable display.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the main effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the final color of active display. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the effect execution pattern of a change effect. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the effect execution pattern of a change effect. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the effect execution pattern of a change effect. It is a figure which shows the time series such as the execution timing of a change effect. It is a figure which shows the change effect and the change of the display color of an active display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the effect screen example of the 1st change effect. It is a figure which shows the effect screen example of the 2nd change effect. It is a figure which shows the effect screen example of the 2nd change effect. It is a figure explaining the game effect lamp and the like which concerns on the modification. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the main production control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning prize determination processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the special figure hold storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the random value value determination processing at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the jackpot type determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for a big hit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for loss. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of the processing content executed in the command analysis processing. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of hold change effect setting processing. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of the hold change effect. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of an action effect. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the hold change effect execution pattern. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the hold change effect execution pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of the call notice effect. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of the count-up notice effect. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of a specific effect. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the specific effect execution pattern. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the pseudo continuous production execution pattern. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the count-up notice effect execution pattern. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of the production at the time of development. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area). A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing the above are provided. These consist of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (updated display, etc.) (the same applies to other symbols described later). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (variable display result) (the same applies to other variable display described later). It should be noted that scroll display, transformation, enlargement / reduction, and the like may be performed as variations of the design (particularly, the decorative design described later).

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game".

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) or the like, and displays various effects images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. As an example, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbols in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display (for example, vertical scroll display or update display).

In addition, display areas 5HL and 5HR are also arranged on the screen of the image display device 5, and in the display area 5HL, the first reserved display image corresponding to the first special figure game whose execution is suspended (here, here). The circle image) is displayed right-justified, and the second reserved display image (here, the circle image) corresponding to the second special figure game whose execution is suspended is displayed left-justified in the display area 5HR. To. The first hold display image and the second hold display image are also collectively referred to as a hold display image.

A display area 5HC is also arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. Among the hold display images displayed in the display areas 5HL and 5HR, the hold display image corresponding to the special figure game being executed is displayed in the display area 5HC. Specifically, when the first special figure game is executed, the rightmost first hold display image (hold display image corresponding to the executed first special figure game) in the display area 5HL is set in the display area 5HC. It is moved and displayed (the other first hold display image is shifted to the right position). When the second special figure game is executed, the leftmost second hold display image (the hold display image corresponding to the executed second special figure game) in the display area 5HR moves to the display area 5HC. It is displayed (the other second hold display image shifts to the left position). The hold display image displayed in the display area 5HC is also referred to as an active display image or an active display. The active display is displayed as a slightly enlarged version of the hold display image (here, a circle image).

The number of holdings of the special figure game is also called the number of holdings of the special figure. In particular, the number of holdings of the first special figure game is referred to as the number of holdings of the first special figure. The number of holdings of the second special figure game is called the number of holdings of the second special figure. The number of the first reserved display images indicates the number of the first special figure reserved storage, and the number of the second reserved display images indicates the number of the second special figure reserved storage.

Further, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has a first special figure hold storage number depending on the number of LEDs lit. Is displayed, and the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

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

The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening, the first start opening switch 22A (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three). ) The prize ball is paid out, and the first special figure game can be started.)

The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip type combination having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed to a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2) for an ordinary electric accessory. It is equipped with an object (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second start winning opening. In the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for example, when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing piece approaches the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting prize is won. It is in a closed state where the game ball does not enter the mouth (also referred to as the second start winning opening is in a closed state). On the other hand, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second). It is also said that the starting winning opening is open.) When the game ball enters the second start winning opening, the second start opening switch 22B (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three). ) The prize ball is paid out, and the second special figure game can be started.)

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 large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2) for the large winning opening door, and is specified to change between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a large winning opening as an area.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball enters the large winning opening (for example, Can't pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When the game ball enters the large winning opening, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected. At this time, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and can display a variable display of an ordinary symbol (also referred to as "ordinary diagram" or "ordinary diagram") as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Do. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game (also referred to as a "normal figure game").

The normal drawing game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the gate switch 21 of FIG. 2 is turned on, whereby the passing of the game ball is detected.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like is provided to launch the game ball as a game medium toward the game area by the striking ball launching device. There is.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) Is provided with a ball feeding plate.

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

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and has a function of controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game, a normal figure game, hold management, a jackpot game state described later, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data (data such as fluctuation patterns, effect control commands, and various tables) stored in the ROM 101 are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory.

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

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game medium passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). (Detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

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

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) supplies an effect control command (command for designating the progress of the game, etc.) to the effect control board 12 according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. To do. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and based on the received effect control command, various effects (notify the progress of the game, or play a game). It is an effect that excites, and has a function to execute (including variable display of decorative patterns).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

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

The effect control unit CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to execute (start execution) of the image system effect based on the effect control command from the main board 11 from the main board 11 during the process for executing the effect. To do. The image-based effect is an effect of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, and appropriately includes audio output according to the effect image and lighting / extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9 according to the effect image.

The display control unit 123 includes VDP (Video Display Processor), CGROM (Character Generator ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes the image system effect based on the execution instruction of the image system effect from the effect control CPU 120. Start. In the execution of the image system effect, for example, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal.

Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a sound designation signal to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the image system effect and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9 when executing the image system effect. Or, the lamp signal is supplied to the lamp control board 14. The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me. The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used when controlling the effect operation. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

(Progress of games, etc.)
The game medium (game ball) is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle.

When the game ball flowing down the game area passes through the passing gate 41, the normal figure game (variable display of the normal symbol) is started. In addition, when the normal figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another normal figure game is already executed or during the following open control, the normal figure game is limited to four or the like. Execution is suspended. The held Fuzu game is executed when a start condition for starting the Fuzu game is satisfied (other Fuzu games are not executed, open control is not being performed, etc.). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 when the number of reserved memory of the normal figure has reached the upper limit, the number of stored memory of the normal figure does not increase and the passage is invalidated.

The variable display results that are stopped and displayed (derived) in the normal figure game include a normal figure per symbol (for example, a normal figure such as "7") and a normal figure lost symbol (for example, a normal figure such as "-"). , There is. When the symbol per normal figure is stopped and displayed, it means that the variable display result is "per normal figure". When the normal figure lost symbol is stopped and displayed, it means that the variable display result is "normal figure lost".

At the time of "normal drawing hit", the opening control (the second starting winning opening is opened) is performed so that the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball device 6B is set to the tilting position for a predetermined period. The opening control is not performed at the time of "normal figure loss".

When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game is started. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game is started. When the special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another special figure game is already running or when the game is controlled to the jackpot game state described later, four of each are used. The execution of the special figure game is suspended up to the upper limit. The reserved special figure game is executed when the start condition for starting the special figure game is satisfied (other special figure games are not executed, the jackpot game is not in progress, etc.).

When the game ball enters the first start winning opening when the number of reserved first special figures (the number of reserved first special figures games) has reached the upper limit, the number of reserved first special figures is increased. Without, the entry is invalidated (there may be a prize ball). When the game ball enters the second start winning opening when the number of reserved second special figures (the number of reserved second special figures games) has reached the upper limit, the number of reserved second special figures is increased. Without, the entry is invalidated (there may be a prize ball).

1st special figure The entry (winning) of a game ball that increases the number of reserved memories into the 1st start winning opening is also called the 1st starting winning. 2nd special figure The entry (winning) of the game ball into the 2nd start winning opening that increases the number of reserved memories is also called the 2nd start winning. These prizes are collectively called the start prize.

The variable display results that are stopped and displayed (derived) in the special figure game include jackpot symbols (for example, special figures such as "6" and "7") and lost symbols (for example, special figures such as "-"). , There is. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is when the variable display result is "big hit". When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, it means that the variable display result is "missed".

When the variable display result of the first special figure game or the second special figure game is "big hit" (specific display result), it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state which is advantageous for the player. When the variable display result is "missing", it is not controlled to the jackpot game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. The open state is until the lapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9), whichever is earlier. Will be continued. Such an open state is called a round game (also simply called a "round"). In the jackpot game state, the round game is executed a plurality of times (15 times in this case) (the jackpot is closed during the period other than the round game).

For "big hit", big hit types such as "non-probable change" and "probable change" are set. When the jackpot type is "non-probability change", "6" is displayed, and when the jackpot type is "probability change", the jackpot symbol of "7" is stopped and displayed.

In addition, the "big hit" when the big hit type is "non-probable change" and "probable change" is also called "non-probable change big hit" and "probable change big hit" in order, and the big hit game state based on these is sequentially "non-probable change big hit game". Also called "state" or "probability change jackpot game state".

After the probability variation big hit game state is completed, the probability that the variable display result becomes "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to be higher than the normal state. The probabilistic state continues until the next jackpot game state is started. After the non-probability jackpot game state ends, it is not controlled to the probabilistic state.

After the probabilistic jackpot gaming state ends or the non-probability jackpot gaming state ends, the average special figure fluctuation time (period for changing the special figure) is controlled to be shorter than the normal state. In the time saving state, the end condition of either one of the predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) of the special figure game being executed and the next big hit game state being started is satisfied first. Continue until you do.

In the time-saving state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is set to the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the non-time-saving state such as the normal state. It may be changed. For example, control to make the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the normal figure game (the period during which the normal figure fluctuates, also called the normal figure fluctuation time) shorter than in the normal state, and the variable display result in each normal figure game. The normal variable winning ball device 6B may be changed between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by a control or the like that improves the probability that the value is "per normal" as compared with the normal state. Such control is referred to as high open control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). By being controlled to such a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and the gaming state becomes a state more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The normal state is a gaming state other than an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, a probability change state, etc., which is not advantageous for the player, and the variable display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" is set to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed) of the pachinko game machine 1. It is in the same controlled state as when the return process was not executed).

The time saving state is also called "high base", and the gaming state that is not the time saving state is also called "low base" or "non-time saving state". The probabilistic state is also called "high probability", and the gaming state that is not the probabilistic state is also called "low probability" or "non-probability change".

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the second special figure game is started. Then, the variable display of the decorative pattern (this is also a kind of image-based effect) is started. At the timing when the variable display result (also referred to as the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (variable display result) becomes the variable display display result of the decorative symbol (variable display result). The combination of the three decorative symbols) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later (“reach variation”). “Design”) refers to a display mode in which fluctuations are continuing.

Further, in this embodiment, the reach effect (a kind of image system effect) is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. As the reach effect, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B, which have different production modes, are prepared. Super reach A and B are reach productions that develop from normal reach, and super reach A and B may be collectively referred to as super reach. In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation is high in the order of Super Reach B> Super Reach A> Normal Reach (no development). The jackpot expectation is, for example, the ratio at which the variable display result of the special figure game is "big hit", and the percentage at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "big hit".

When the variable display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 ( The display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbol on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" (for example, "7" at the time of probability variation jackpot, non-probability variation jackpot" At the time of, "5") are all displayed as a stop.

When the variable display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode, and as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination ("" "Non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the variable display result of the special figure game is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination. The definite decoration pattern (also called "reach loss") may be stopped and displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, as another image-based effect, for example, a change effect that changes the display color of the active display is executed during the execution of the reach effect (FIG. 11 and the like). The change effect includes a first change effect (FIG. 17 and the like) and a second change effect (FIG. 18 to 19 and the like). The first change effect is executed during the normal reach, and the second change effect is executed during the super reach (see FIG. 14 and the like). The change effect can be executed a plurality of times for one active display, and the display color of the active display can be changed a plurality of times in a stepwise manner. Depending on which color is the display color of the active display, the jackpot expectation of the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the active display differs (FIG. 10). The display color of the active display and the details of the change effect will be described later.

(Main operations of pachinko game machine 1)
(Main operation of main board 11)
On the main board 11, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing is performed every time a timer interrupt occurs due to an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter / timer circuit) (not shown) that is supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) (at the interrupt request signal supply interval). It is executed at a predetermined time (every 2 ms). In the game control timer interrupt processing, the CPU 103 executes switch processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like, and the game control timer interrupt processing is repeatedly executed for each timer interrupt. By doing so, control of the game and the like are realized.

In the switch processing, each switch determines whether or not detection signals have been 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. Whether or not it is turned on (that is, whether or not the game ball has entered or passed) is determined for each switch. The result of this determination is temporarily stored in the RAM 102 or the like and used in the special symbol process process or the normal symbol process process.

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.

The special symbol process process is a process for holding and executing a special symbol game, a jackpot game state, etc. based on the determination result in the switch process (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, etc.). The first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the control of the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door are included.). In the special symbol process processing, the transmission setting of the effect control command is set according to the progress of the game. Details of the special symbol process processing will be described later.

The normal symbol process processing realizes the hold and execution of the normal figure game, the open state of the normal variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning opening) at the time of hitting the normal figure, etc., based on the judgment result in the switch processing. Processing (including control of the normal symbol display 20, the normal figure hold display 25C, and the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory).

The command control process is a process of actually transmitting the effect control command set for transmission in the special symbol process process or the like from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(Effect control command that is set to be transmitted in the special symbol process process)
Next, an effect control command that is set to be transmitted by the special symbol process process and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control process will be described. FIG. 3 shows an example of main effect control commands. The following "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command is composed of MODE data and EXT data.

The command 8000 (H) is a first fluctuation start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the first special figure game, that is, the start of the fluctuation of the first special figure. The command 8001 (H) is a second variation start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the second special figure game, that is, the start of the variation of the second special figure. The first fluctuation start designation command and the second fluctuation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a fluctuation start designation command. The command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 81XX (H) is a variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol game or the decorative symbol (variation time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol (special symbol fluctuation time), the display time of the variable display result (stop symbol display time), or the decoration. This is a variable pattern specification command that specifies (notifies) a variable display pattern of a symbol. A numerical value indicating each fluctuation pattern is set in "XX" (same for EXT data and "XX") of the command (for example, "00" for fluctuation pattern PA1-1). The command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 8CXX (H) is a display result specification command for designating (notifying) the display result (whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type) of the special figure game. A numerical value indicating the display result is set in "XX" of the command (for example, "00" for "loss", "01" for "non-probability change jackpot", etc.). The command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the special figure game (that is, deriving the variable display result). The symbol confirmation specification command also specifies that the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol is terminated and the variable display result is derived. The command is transmitted at the end of the special figure game.

The command A000 (H) is a hit start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the jackpot game state (which is also the start of fanfare). The fanfare is a production that constitutes a part of the jackpot game state that is executed during the jackpot game state, is executed at the start of the jackpot game state, and notifies that the jackpot game state has been reached. This command is sent at the start of the jackpot game state.

The command A300 (H) is a hit end designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the jackpot game state (which is also the start of the ending). The ending is an effect that is executed at the end of the big hit game state (after the big hit medium effect) and notifies that the big hit game state ends. This command is sent at the end of the last round game.

The command C000 (H) is a command for designating (notifying) the addition of one 1st special figure holding storage number, which is the number of holdings of the 1st special figure game. The command C100 (H) is a second special figure hold storage number addition designation command that specifies (notifies) that one second special figure hold storage number, which is the hold number of the second special figure game, is to be added. These commands may be collectively referred to as special figure hold memory addition designation commands. The special figure hold memory addition designation command is transmitted when a start winning prize occurs (at the time of starting winning prize).

The command C200 (H) is a first special figure reserved storage number subtraction designation command for designating (notifying) the subtraction of one first special figure reserved storage number. The command C300 (H) is a second special figure reserved storage number subtraction designation command that specifies (notifies) that the second special figure reserved storage number is to be subtracted by one. These commands may be collectively referred to as special figure hold memory subtraction specification commands. The special figure hold storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game (at the start of fluctuation).

(Special symbol process processing)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102 (the initial value is "0"). To do.

(Starting prize determination process: step S101)
In the CPU 103, the first start port switch 22A is on (refers to the determination result of the switch processing. The same applies to the on determination of various switches), and the first special figure hold storage number (for example, the first hold storage provided in the RAM 102). If the number counter does not reach the predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the number of reserved first special figures is incremented by 1 (for example, "4"), assuming that the first start winning is generated. Increase the count value by 1). After that, from among the random number values updated by the random number counter (the value is updated by the game random number update process) provided in the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102, the special figure display result (variable display result of the special figure game). ) The random number value MR1 for determination, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted. Each random number value extracted in this way is set (stored) as hold data at the beginning of a free entry in the first special figure hold storage unit (provided in the RAM 102), which will be described later. After that, the transmission setting of the first special figure reserved storage number addition designation command is performed.

Further, in the CPU 103, the second start port switch 22B is turned on, and the second special figure hold storage number (for example, counting by the second hold storage number counter provided in the RAM 102. The same applies hereinafter) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the same applies hereinafter). If it is not "4"), it is assumed that the second start winning is generated, and the number of the second special figure reserved storage is increased by 1 (the count value of the counter is increased by 1). After that, the random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted from the random number values updated by the random number counter (the value is updated by the game random number update process) provided in the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Each random number value extracted in this way is set (stored) as hold data at the beginning of a free entry in the second special figure hold storage unit (provided in the RAM 102), which will be described later. After that, the transmission setting of the second special figure reserved storage number addition designation command is performed.

The first special figure holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit are associated with the holding numbers "1" to "4" in the order in which the starting prizes are generated (the order in which the game balls are detected), respectively, and are disturbed. The numerical values MR1 to MR3 are stored as reserved data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). Here, by storing the hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit or the second special figure hold storage unit, the special figure game (particularly, the special figure game) which has not been started (execution is suspended) is related. Information. Here, pending data) is stored as pending storage.

(Special symbol normal processing: step S110)
The special symbol normal processing is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 executes the second special figure game when the second special figure hold storage number is other than "0", so that the head area of the second special figure hold storage unit (hold number "" The numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the storage area corresponding to 1 ”is read out. The read numerical data is stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation of the RAM 102 and temporarily stored. In this case, the number of the second special figure reserved storage unit is subtracted by 1, and the stored contents in the second special figure reserved storage unit are shifted. For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the reserved number "1" (the storage area corresponding to the reserved numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure reserved storage unit is shifted upward one entry at a time. Let me. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the RAM 102, is set to "2" (a value indicating that the special figure game executed this time is the second special figure game). Update.

When the second special figure holding storage number is "0", it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding storage number is "0", and when the first special figure holding storage number is other than "0". , In order to execute the first special figure game, the numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the head area (the storage area corresponding to the hold number "1") of the first special figure hold storage unit is read out. The read numerical data is stored in a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored. In this case, the number of the first special figure reservation storage unit is subtracted by 1, and the storage contents in the first special figure reservation storage unit are shifted as in the case of the second special figure reservation storage unit. In addition, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (a value indicating that the special figure game executed this time is the first special figure game). By the above series of processing, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game.

After updating the variable special figure designation buffer value, the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game is determined to be either "big hit" or "miss" by lottery (big hit lottery). As an example, the first special figure display result determination table (referenced in the non-probability change state) or the second special figure display result determination table (referenced in the probability change state) prepared in the ROM 101 is referred to. .. Whether or not it is in the probability change state is specified by the state of the probability change flag provided in the RAM 102. The probability change flag is a flag that is turned on in the probability change state. In each special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss" which is the decision result. There is. The CPU 103 determines the special figure display result by referring to the first or second special figure display result determination table based on the random number value MR1 read into the random number buffer for variation (to a determination value that matches the random number value). The assigned decision result will be the current decision result.) It should be noted that the CPU 103 determines the special figure display result as a "big hit" in the probable change state at a higher determination rate than in the non-probable change state. The "lottery" refers to a method of randomly determining a determination result using a random number value and a table as described above.

The CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the lottery in step S239 is a "big hit". In the case of "big hit", the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state, and the big hit type ("probability change" or "non-probability change") is determined by lottery. In the lottery, the random number value MR2 read into the random number buffer for fluctuation and the table (prepared in ROM 101) whose determination results are "probability variation" and "non-probability variation" are used. The determination ratios of "probability change" and "non-probability change" are arbitrary (for example, "probability change" is 60% and "non-probability change" is 40%). After that, the CPU 103 stores the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102.

When the special figure display result is not "big hit" or when the big hit type is stored, the final special symbol which becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game to be executed this time is determined. Specifically, when the jackpot flag is off, the lost symbol (“−”) is determined as the finalized special symbol. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is on, the jackpot symbol (“6” (non-probable variation) or “7” (probability variation)) according to the jackpot type stored in the jackpot type buffer is determined as the finalized special symbol. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing is terminated.

When the number of pending storages of the first special symbol game is "0", the demo display setting is made, and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated. In the demo display setting, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo specification command (command for specifying to display the demo screen) has been transmitted. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the customer waiting demo specification command is set to be transmitted, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

(Variation pattern setting process: step S111)
The variation pattern setting process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". The CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on. Then, when the jackpot flag is on, the fluctuation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined by lottery. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined by lottery. The fluctuation pattern specifies a pattern for variable display of the special figure fluctuation time and the decorative symbol.

FIG. 5 shows the variation pattern used in this embodiment. In this embodiment, there are PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2-PA3-4 as fluctuation patterns at the time of loss. In addition, there are PB3-2 to PB3-4 as a fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit.

PA1-1 and PA2-1 specify non-reach. PA2-1 is a pattern for shortening the time (with shortening) (a pattern selected at the time of shortening) in which the special figure fluctuation time and the stop symbol display time are shorter than the normal (PA1-1). PA3-2 and PB3-2 specify the execution of normal reach (no development), PA3-3 and PB3-3 specify the execution of super reach A, and PA3-4 and PB3-4 specify the execution of super reach B. Specifies the execution of.

In the lottery of the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit and the lottery of the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss, the random number value MR3 read into the random number buffer for fluctuation is used. Further, in the lottery of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit, a table (prepared in ROM 101) that realizes the determination ratio of FIG. 6 is used, and any one of PB3-2 to PB3-4 is determined (selected) as the fluctuation pattern this time. ). Further, in the lottery of the fluctuation pattern at the time of non-time reduction and loss, a table (prepared in ROM 101) that realizes the determination ratio of FIG. 7 (A) is used, and PA1-1, PA3-2-PA3-4. One of them is decided (selected) as the fluctuation pattern of this time. Further, in the lottery of the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss in a short time, a table (prepared in ROM 101) that realizes the determination ratio of FIG. 7 (B) is used, and either PA2-1 or PA3-2-PA3-4 is used. Is determined (selected) for this fluctuation pattern. Whether or not it is in the time saving state (time saving time) is specified by the state of the time saving flag provided in the RAM 102 and turned on in the time saving state.

With reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, the rate of determination of the fluctuation pattern is higher in the order of PA3-2> PA3-3> PA3-4 at the time of loss. At the time of big hit, it is higher in the order of PB3-4> PB3-3> PB3-2. Therefore, the expectation of a big hit is high in the order of Super Reach B> Super Reach A> Normal Reach (no development). Further, in the time saving state, PA2-1 (see FIG. 5) having a short special figure fluctuation time is selected, so that in the time saving state, the average special figure fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-time saving state.

After the lottery, the timer initial value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time (see FIG. 5) according to the fluctuation pattern determined this time is set in the predetermined timer of the RAM 102. After that, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a drive signal for executing the first special figure game is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a drive signal for executing the second special figure game is transmitted to the second special symbol display device 4B. As a result, the special figure game is started.

After that, as a command at the start of execution of the special figure game, a transmission setting of a variable start command (various commands for designating the first or second special figure hold storage number after 1 subtraction as a result of the above determination) is set. If the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the fluctuation start command includes the first fluctuation start designation command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the display result designation command, and the first special figure hold storage number subtraction designation command. If the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the second fluctuation start designation command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the display result designation command, and the second special figure hold storage number subtraction designation command are included. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

(Special symbol variation processing: step S112)
The special symbol variation process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". The CPU 103 subtracts the timer value of the predetermined timer by 1, determines whether the timer value after the subtraction becomes 0 (whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed), and when it does not become 0, the first special figure. The process of supplying the drive signal for executing the game or the second special symbol game to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B to change the special symbol is performed, and then this process is terminated. When the timer value becomes 0, it is the timing for deriving the variable display result, so a predetermined drive signal is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and this time determined above. The period during which the variable display result symbol (“-” for “loss”, “6” for “non-probability”, “7” for “probability”) is stopped and displayed (derived), and the variable display result symbol is displayed. The timer value corresponding to (predetermined period) is set as the initial value in the predetermined timer, the transmission setting of the symbol confirmation designation command is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3". Execution of the special figure game is realized by repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs.

(Special symbol stop processing: step S113)
The special symbol stop process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". The CPU 103 subtracts the timer value of the predetermined timer by 1, determines whether the timer value after the subtraction becomes 0 (whether the display time of the stop symbol has elapsed), and if it does not become 0, this The process is terminated (note that a drive signal for maintaining the display of the symbol of the variable display result may be supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). When the timer value of the predetermined timer is 0 and the jackpot flag is on (at the time of jackpot), the time saving flag, the probability change flag, and the like are reset. After that, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command is set, the special figure process flag is updated to "4", and this process is terminated. When the timer value of the predetermined timer is 0 (that is, when the display of the variable display result at the stop symbol display time is completed) and the jackpot flag is off (when lost) and the time is shortened. , It is determined whether or not the special figure game that can be executed is executed a predetermined number of times in the time saving state (the number of special figure games is counted by the time saving number counter provided in the RAM 102), and the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times. If so, reset the time saving flag to off (in this case, you may set the transmission of the game state specification command to specify the game state after turning off the time saving flag), and set the value of the special figure process flag. Is set to "0" to end this process. When the timer value of the predetermined timer is 0 (that is, when the display of the variable display result at the stop symbol display time is completed), and the time is not shortened due to "loss", the special figure game of a predetermined number of times. Even if is not executed, this process is terminated by setting the value of the special figure process flag to "0".

(Big hit opening pretreatment: step S114)
The jackpot release pre-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". The CPU 103 has a fanfare waiting time in which the elapsed time since the transmission setting of the hit start designation command is set (may be measured by a timer or the like provided in the RAM 102. The same applies to other elapsed times). It is determined whether (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the jackpot game state) has been reached, and if not, the jackpot opening preprocessing is terminated. When the fanfare waiting time is reached, the special figure process flag is updated to "5" by performing processing such as opening the large winning opening (supplying a solenoid drive signal) in order to start the round game. By repeating step S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big winning opening, and the like are realized.

(Processing during jackpot opening: step S115)
The jackpot opening process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The CPU 103 determines whether it is time to end the round game. The number of times the count switch 23 is turned on (the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening) becomes a predetermined value (for example, "9") (it may be counted by a counter provided in the RAM 102), or a round. When the elapsed time from the start of the game (after the large winning opening is open) reaches the upper limit period of the round game (for example, 29 seconds) and it is time to end the round game, the big prize is won. A process of returning the mouth to the closed state and ending the round game (a process of turning off the solenoid 82) and the like are performed. At this time, when the round game to be terminated is the last round game (for example, the 15th round) (the counter may be counted by the counter provided in the RAM 102), the setting to transmit the hit end designation command is set. The process of updating the special figure process flag to "7" is performed, and this process is terminated. If it is not the last round game, the special figure process flag is updated to "6" and this process ends. If it is not the timing to end the round game, the main process is terminated as it is (the process of keeping the large winning opening open may be performed). By repeating step S115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the large winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the large winning opening to the closed state, and finally the large winning opening is closed.

(Post-processing after opening the jackpot: step S116)
The jackpot release post-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The CPU 103 determines whether the elapsed time from the end of the round game (after closing the grand prize opening) has reached the predetermined closing time (interval period of the round game), and if not, has not reached it. , The closed state is maintained, and this process is completed. When the predetermined closing time is reached, in order to start the round game, a process of opening the large winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and this process is terminated.

(Big hit end process: step S117)
The jackpot end process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In the jackpot end process, has the elapsed time from the end of the last round game reached the preset ending waiting time (time corresponding to the execution time of the ending executed on the effect control board 12), that is, the ending. Determine if the waiting time has expired. When the ending waiting time has not ended, the ending has not ended, so the jackpot end process ends as it is. When the ending waiting time ends, the ending ends, so it is determined whether the jackpot type this time is "probability change". The jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer. If the jackpot type is "probability change", set the probability change flag to the on state. Further, regardless of the jackpot type, the initial value (the number of special figure games that can be executed in the time saving state, for example, 100) is set in the time saving number counter (the count value of the time saving number counter is, for example, the special symbol stop processing). 1 is subtracted for each. This counts the number of special figure games executed in the time saving state, and can determine whether a predetermined number of special figure games that can be executed in the time saving state have been executed), and turns on the time saving flag. Put it in a state. After that, the jackpot flag is turned off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and this process is terminated.

(Other)
In the above series of processes, each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 each time a timer interrupt occurs after the big winning opening is opened in step S114. Also, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", it means that one special figure game, etc. has ended, so various data such as the timer and the status of various flags (for the next special figure game). It's a good idea to reset what you don't want to carry over.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
The effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 executes the effect control main process. This processing is performed every time a timer interrupt is generated by an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter / timer circuit) (not shown) supplied every predetermined period (for example, 10 milliseconds) (a predetermined time (interrupt request signal supply interval). It is executed every 10ms). Further, when the effect control CPU 120 receives an effect control command from a predetermined input port of the I / O 125 separately from the effect control main process, the effect control command is used as a receive command, for example, an effect control command provided in the RAM 122. Store in the receive buffer.

The effect control main process includes processing such as effect control command analysis, effect control process process, and effect random number process. In the production control command analysis processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads and analyzes the reception command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, identifies which effect control command the reception command is, and analyzes the reception command. Performs processing according to the specified production control command (details will be described later). The effect control process process is a process of instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect in response to the effect control command (including determining whether or not the effect is executed and the mode of the effect) (details will be described later). The effect random number update process is a process of updating the effect random number value used for the effect control by software.

(Processing such as effect control command analysis)
The effect control CPU 120 analyzes the reception command (effect control command received by the effect control board 12) stored in the effect control command reception buffer in the effect control command analysis and the like (for example, confirms MODE data). ), Identify which effect control command the received command is, and perform processing according to the specified effect control command. When there are a plurality of received commands, processing such as effect control command analysis is performed for each command.

For example, the received (specified) effect control command is the first fluctuation start designation command, the second fluctuation start designation command, the symbol confirmation designation command, the hit start designation command, the hit end designation command, and the first special figure hold storage number. In the case of the addition designation command, the second special figure hold storage number addition designation command, the first special figure hold storage number subtraction designation command, or the second special figure hold storage number subtraction designation command, it corresponds to each command. Of the reception flags provided in the RAM 122, the reception flag corresponding to the command is turned on. For example, if the received effect control command is the first fluctuation start designation command, the first fluctuation start designation command reception flag is turned on.

When the received effect control command is a variation pattern specification command or a display result specification command, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the command among the command storage areas provided in the RAM 122 corresponding to each command. To store. For example, if the received effect control command is a variation pattern specification command, the variation pattern specification command is stored in the variation pattern specification command storage area.

The state of each reception flag and the command stored in each storage area are used for confirmation of reception in the effect control process processing. These commands shall be reset or deleted at appropriate timings (such as when confirmation of reception of the target command is no longer necessary).

Further, when the received effect control command is the first special figure hold storage number addition designation command, an instruction to increase the first hold display image by one is supplied to the display control unit 123. When the received effect control command is the second special figure hold storage number addition designation command, an instruction to increase the second hold display image by one is supplied to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 performs display control for increasing the first hold display image or the second hold display image by one.

When the received effect control command is a customer waiting demo designation command, an execution instruction of the demo effect, which is an image system effect for displaying the demo image, is supplied to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 receives the execution instruction and executes the demonstration effect.

(Production control process processing)
In the effect control process process (see FIG. 8), the effect control CPU 120 has the following steps S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122 (initially, it is “0”). Select and execute one of the processes of. In the following, the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbol are collectively referred to as the variable display (the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbol are synchronized, and both can be regarded as one). ..

(Variable display start waiting process: step S170)
The variable display start waiting process is executed when the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122 is “0”. Whether the effect control CPU 120 has received the fluctuation start command (first or second fluctuation start designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command, display result designation command, first or second special figure reserved storage number subtraction designation command). To judge. The reception determination (reception confirmation) is performed based on whether the corresponding reception flag is turned on or whether the command is stored in the corresponding storage area. For example, when the first fluctuation start designation command reception flag is on, it can be determined that the first fluctuation start designation command has been received. For example, when a command is stored in the variation pattern specification command storage area, it can be determined that the variation pattern specification command has been received. The same applies to the following. If the above command has not been received, the process is terminated assuming that the command at the start of fluctuation has not been received yet. When the above command is received, it is assumed that the command at the start of fluctuation is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1" in order to start the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the process of waiting for the variable display start is completed. To do.

(Variable display start setting process: step S171)
The variable display start setting process is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process.

The effect control CPU 120 uses the current variation pattern (variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command stored in the variation pattern specification command storage area) and the current variable display result (display stored in the display result specification command storage area). The final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) is determined based on the variable display result specified by the result designation command (step S321). The final stop symbol is, for example, prepared in advance according to the combination of the variable pattern and the variable display result, and is determined by lottery or the like (the random number value is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random number update process for production). Use one of the random numbers for production).

After step S321, it is determined whether or not the current fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern (PA3-2-3-4, PB3-2-3-4, also referred to as reach pattern) that specifies reach (step S322). .. When the fluctuation pattern this time is a fluctuation pattern that specifies reach (step S322; Yes), the final color of the active display is determined by lottery (step S323). The active display can be changed a plurality of times as described above, and the final color is the last display color (at least the display color at the end of the display) in the display period of the active display. The display colors of the active display include "rainbow", "gold", "red", "green", and "blue", and any display color can be the final color. Note that "blue" is a display color set as a normal color as the display color of the active display, is the display color of the first hold display image and the second hold display image, and is always displayed at the start of the active display display. It is also the color to be done.

In the lottery for determining the final color, the random value SR1 of the above-mentioned production random values and the first table (prepared in the ROM 121 prepared in ROM 121, which is configured to realize the determination ratio of FIG. (Refered when the jackpot is ") or the second table (which is prepared in ROM121 and is referred to when the variable display result of this time is" Loss ") is used, and the final color of the active display is" Rainbow ". , "Gold", "Red", "Green", "Blue" is decided (selected). In the first table and the second table, the final color of the active display ("rainbow", "gold", "red", "green", "blue") whose decision value to be compared with the random number value SR1 is the decision result). Is assigned to.

As shown in FIG. 10, "rainbow" is selected only at the time of big hit. Also, when comparing "gold", "red", "green", and "blue", the decision rate at the time of big hit is higher in the order of "gold"> "red"> "green"> "blue", and when it is lost The decision rate is the opposite. In other words, the jackpot expectation of the variable display corresponding to the active display is higher in the order of "rainbow" (big hit confirmed)> "gold"> "red"> "green"> "blue" (active display is jackpot expectation). It has multiple levels of display colors of "rainbow", "gold", "red", "green", and "blue" with different degrees).

When the final color of the active display is determined to be "blue" in step S323, the "blue" is the normal color (first display color) as described above, so that the display color of the active display does not change. It will be. Therefore, when the final color of the active display is "blue", the change effect that changes the display color of the active display is not executed, and when the final color of the active display is other than "blue", the display color of the active display is changed. The change effect to make is executed. Therefore, after step S323, it is determined whether the final color of the active display is determined to be "blue" in step S323 (step S324), and if it is not "blue" (step S324; No), the active display is displayed. In order to execute the change effect of, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) by lottery (step S325). The change effect execution pattern indicates an execution pattern of one or a plurality of change effects executed for one active display.

Here, the execution pattern of the change effect will be described. As the execution pattern of the change effect, A1-1 to A1-2, A2-1 to A2-2, A3-1, B1-1 to B1-2, B2-1 to B2-6, B3-1 to B3- 7 and B4-1 to B4-3 (FIGS. 11 to 13) are prepared.

In each execution pattern of the change effect, whether or not the change effect is executed and the execution mode of the change effect are defined for each of the timings T1 to T7. The timings T1 to T3 are timings provided within the execution period of the normal reach (see FIG. 14). At the timings T1 to T3, the execution of the first change effect is started. The timings T4 to T7 are timings provided within the execution period of the super reach (see FIG. 14). At the timings T4 to T7, the execution of the second change effect is started. The first change effect changes the display color of the active display each time it is executed (see FIG. 17). The second change effect changes the display color of the active display by being executed a plurality of times (see FIGS. 18 and 19). Specifically, the second change effect adds points (Pt) each time it is executed, and changes the display color of the active display when the accumulated points reach 100 points. Cumulative points are represented by a meter M displayed as an image (see FIGS. 18 and 19). Therefore, it can be said that the second change effect is an effect of changing the display color of the active display based on changing the meter M to the full tank. Here, in the change effect, when changing the display color of the active display, the display color before the change is changed to the display color (next stage) in which the rank of the jackpot expectation is one higher than the display color before the change. Change (change to "green" if before change is "blue", change to "red" if before change is "green", change to "gold" if before change is "red", change to "gold" before change If so, change it to "rainbow").

Specific examples of each execution pattern of the change effect are shown in FIGS. 11 to 13. “−” In each column of timings T1 to T7 in FIGS. 11 to 13 indicates that the change effect is not executed. The description including the color such as “blue → green” in each column of the timings T1 to T3 in FIG. 11 indicates that the first change effect is executed and the display color of the active display changed by the first change effect. The color on the left side of "→" is the display color before the execution of the first change effect, and the color on the right side of "→" is the display color after the change due to the first change effect. The description of the point (Pt) addition such as "+ 30Pt (→ 30Pt)" in each column of the timings T4 to T7 in FIGS. 12 to 13 is added by the execution of the second change effect and the second change effect. The number of points (“+30 Pt”) and the cumulative number of points after addition (“(→ 30 Pt)”) are shown. When the cumulative number of points is 100 Pt (“(→ 100 Pt)”) and the meter M is full, the display color of the active display is changed. The change in the display color is represented by "green → red" or the like as in the case of timings T1 to T3 (the color on the left side is the display color before the change, and the color on the right side is the display color after the change).

For example, in the change effect execution pattern A2-1, the first change effect that changes the display color of the active display from "blue" to "green" is executed at the timing T1, and the display color of the active display is changed at the timing T2. It is specified that the first change effect for changing from "green" to "red" is executed, and the first change effect is not executed at the timing T3.

For example, in the change effect execution pattern B2-1, the first change effect that changes the display color of the active display from "blue" to "green" is executed at the timing T1, and the first change effect is performed at the timings T2 and T3. At timing T4, the second change effect of adding 30 points is executed (cumulative points are 30 points), and at timing T5, 70 points are added (cumulative points are set to 100 points), and the meter M is set. Execute the second change effect that changes the display color of the active display from "green" to "red" when the tank is full (cumulative points are then reset to 0 points), and at timing T6, 30 points are added. The second change effect is executed (cumulative points are 30 points), and at the timing T7, the second change effect of adding 30 points is executed (cumulative points are 60 points).

For example, in the change effect execution pattern B2-2, the first change effect for changing the display color of the active display from "blue" to "green" is executed at the timing T1, and the first change effect is performed at the timings T2 and T3. At timing T4, the second change effect of adding 30 points is executed (cumulative points are 30 points), and at timing T5, the second change effect of adding 30 points is executed (cumulative points are 60 points). ), At timing T6, the second change effect is not executed, at timing T7, 40 points are added (cumulative points are set to 100 points), the meter M is full, and the display color of the active display is "green". Executes the second change effect that changes from to "red" (cumulative points are then reset to 0 points).

Timings T1 to T7 are shown in FIG. As described above, the timings T1 to T3 (execution timing of the first change effect) are set within the execution period of the normal reach after the reach is established. Further, the timings T4 to T7 (execution timing of the second change effect) are set within the execution period of the super reach after the development of the super reach. The meter display period in FIG. 14 is the display period of the meter M (FIGS. 18, 19, etc.) representing the accumulated points accumulated in the second change effect, and in this embodiment, the start timing of the super reach (to the super reach). It is the period from (at the time of development) to the start timing of the final stop symbol fanning period. The final stop symbol fanning period is a period for fueling whether or not the decorative symbol that stops last becomes a symbol that constitutes the jackpot combination (here, the display of the active display also ends with the start of the final stop symbol fanning period. To do). For example, when the reach is established at "7" (when "7" is stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5L and 5R), the decorative symbol "7" is displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C. It is a period in which "7" and "6" are alternately displayed to indicate whether "" is stopped or "6" is stopped. The meter M is displayed in a period other than the final stop symbol fanning period in the period of super reach.

When the execution pattern of the change effect is determined by the lottery in step S325, the random value SR1 of the effect random values and the determination ratios of the first to seventh determination examples of FIGS. 11 to 13 are determined. The first to seventh tables configured to be realized (the decision value to be compared with the random number value SR1 is a table assigned to the execution pattern of the change effect as the decision result, and is prepared in the ROM 121). One of them and is used.

The first table that realizes the decision ratio of the first decision example of FIG. 11 (A) is PA3-2 or PB3-2 in which the current fluctuation pattern specifies the execution of normal reach (no development to super reach). , The final color of the active display this time (the final color determined in step S323) is referred to when it is "green". At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) to be one of A1-1 to A1-2. According to the execution patterns A1-1 to A1-2, the final color of the active display becomes "green" (matches the determination result of step S323).

In the second table that realizes the determination ratio of the second determination example in FIG. 11B, when the fluctuation pattern this time is PA3-2 or PB3-2 and the final color of the active display this time is "red". Referenced to. At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) to be one of A2-1 to A2-2. According to the execution patterns A2-1 to A2-2, the final color of the active display becomes "red" (matches the determination result of step S323).

In the third table that realizes the determination ratio of the third determination example in FIG. 11C, when the fluctuation pattern this time is PA3-2 or PB3-2 and the final color of the active display this time is "gold". Referenced to. At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) to A3-1. According to the execution pattern A3-1, the final color of the active display becomes "gold" (matches the determination result of step S323).

In the fourth table that realizes the determination ratio of the fourth determination example in FIG. 12 (A), PA3-3, PA3 in which the fluctuation pattern of this time specifies the execution of super reach A or B (with development to super reach). -4, PB3-3, or PB3-4, which is referred to when the final color of the active display this time is "green". At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) to be one of B1-1 to B1-2. According to the execution patterns B1-1 to B1-2, the final color of the active display becomes "green" (matches the determination result of step S323).

In the fifth table that realizes the determination ratio of the fifth determination example in FIG. 12 (B), the fluctuation pattern of this time is PA3-3, PA3-4, PB3-3, or PB3-4, and the active display of this time is displayed. Referenced when the final color is "red". At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) to be one of B2-1 to B2-6. According to the execution patterns B2-1 to B2-6, the final color of the active display becomes "red" (matches the determination result of step S323).

In the sixth table that realizes the determination ratio of the sixth determination example of FIG. 13 (A), the fluctuation pattern of this time is PA3-3, PA3-4, PB3-3, or PB3-4, and the active display of this time is displayed. Referenced when the final color is "gold". At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) to be one of B3-1 to B3-7. According to the execution patterns B3-1 to B3-7, the final color of the active display is "gold" (matches the determination result in step S323).

In the seventh table that realizes the determination ratio of the seventh determination example of FIG. 13 (B), the fluctuation pattern of this time is PA3-3, PA3-4, PB3-3, or PB3-4, and the active display of this time is displayed. Referenced when the final color is "rainbow". At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) as one of B4-1 to B4-3. According to the execution patterns B4-1 to B4-3, the final color of the active display is "rainbow" (matches the determination result of step S323).

In FIGS. 11 to 13, the determination ratio of the execution pattern of the change effect in each table is equal in each table. Therefore, the jackpot expectation depends on the final color of the active display and does not depend on the content of the execution pattern.

Further, in this embodiment, when the display color of the active display is changed from "blue", which has the lowest expectation of big hits, to "green", which has the second lowest expectation of big hits, the first change effect is produced. Only are available. That is, in the second change effect, the display color of the active display is not changed from "blue" to "green". Further, when changing the display color of the active display from "gold" having the highest expectation of big hit to "rainbow" having the highest expectation of big hit, only the second change effect is prepared. That is, in the first change effect, the display color of the active display is not changed from "gold" to "rainbow". Such a relationship is shown in FIG.

Returning to FIG. 9, after determining the execution pattern of the change effect in step S325 (after deciding to execute the change effect according to the execution pattern selected in step S325), when the current variation pattern is not the reach pattern (step S322). ; No), when the final color of the active display is “blue” (step S324; No), it is determined whether or not other image-based effects such as reach effects are executed, and the mode of the image-based effects to be executed (No). Step S326). For example, whether or not various effects such as a notice effect (effect that announces the expectation of a big hit) are executed by a lottery using various tables prepared in advance in the ROM 121 and an arbitrary random number value among the effect random values. And its mode, etc. At this time, by referring to different tables according to the variable display result of this time, the fluctuation pattern, etc., the jackpot expectation degree (including the execution expectation degree of super reach, etc.) depending on whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and its mode. To make it different. If the variation pattern this time is a reach pattern, it is determined to execute the reach effect specified by the variation pattern (the reach effect when the reach is established by the decorative symbols constituting the final stop symbol) (PA4). If it is -3, it is decided to execute the normal reach and the super reach A that develops from the normal reach).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the start timing (predetermined in relation to the effect to be executed and the variation pattern) of the image system effect (reach effect, advance notice effect, change effect, etc.) determined to be executed in step S322. Set (step S327). The start timing of the change effect is defined by the execution pattern of the change effect determined by the lottery in step S325. In step S327, the effect control CPU 120 measures the timer value corresponding to the special figure variation time corresponding to the current variation pattern, the effect control process timer (provided in the RAM 122, and the elapsed time from the start of execution of the variable display). The timer value of the effect control process timer is set to the effect specific data that specifies the type and mode of the image system effect determined to be executed, and the execution start timing of the image system effect. The execution timing specific timer value (preset in relation to the image system effect to be executed and the fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation time)) shown by the comparison of the above is stored in the timer value storage area of the RAM 122 in association with each other. To do. For example, if the execution pattern of the change effect this time is B2-2, (1) the effect specific data that specifies the first change effect in the mode of changing the display color of the active display from "blue" to "green", and The execution timing specific timer value corresponding to the timing T1 is stored in association with each other, and (2) 30 points are added to make the cumulative points 30 points (the cumulative points represented by the meter M are changed to 30 points). ) The effect specific data that specifies the second change effect of the aspect and the execution timing specification timer value corresponding to the timing T4 are stored in association with each other, and (3) 30 points are added to make the cumulative points 60 points. The effect specific data that specifies the second change effect of the aspect (changing the cumulative points represented by the meter M to 60 points) and the execution timing specification timer value corresponding to the timing T5 are stored in association with each other. 4) Add 40 points and set the cumulative points to 100 points to fill the meter M, change the display color of the active display from "green" to "red", and reset the cumulative points to 0 points (meter M). The effect specific data that specifies the second change effect of the mode (empty) and the execution timing specification timer value corresponding to the timing T7 are stored in association with each other. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect specific data and the execution timing specific timer value in the timer value storage area so that the change effect is executed according to the execution pattern of the change effect determined by the lottery. When there are a plurality of image-based effects determined to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect-specific data and the execution timing-specific timer value in the timer value storage area for each image-based effect.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 issues an execution instruction (execution start instruction) of the variable display (image system effect) of the decorative symbol that derives the final stop symbol determined in the mode specified by the variation pattern this time. It is supplied to 123 (step S328). Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol (after that, the display control unit 123 executes the variable display of the decorative symbol separately from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 also executes the above separately from the effect control CPU 120).

Then, when the first fluctuation start designation command is received this time, an instruction to reduce the first hold display image by one is supplied to the display control unit 123, and when the second fluctuation start designation command is received this time, the first 2 An instruction to reduce the number of hold display images by one is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step S329). As a result, on the screen of the image display device 5, when the first hold display image is reduced by one, the rightmost first hold display image is moved to the display area 5HC and displayed as an active display, and the other first hold display image is displayed. When the hold display image is shifted to the right one by one and the second hold display image is reduced by one, the leftmost second hold display image is moved to the display area 5HC and displayed as the active display, and the other second hold display image is displayed. 2 The hold display image shifts to the left one by one. The first hold display image and the second hold display image are, for example, blue, and the active display is displayed in blue (normal display color) at the start of display (immediately after moving to the display area 5HC). After that, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "2" (step S330), the variable display start setting process ends.

(Processing during variable display: step S172)
The variable display processing is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing during variable display.

In the variable display processing, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and determines whether or not the timer value after the decrement is 0, thereby corresponding to the current variation pattern. Figure It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S551).

If the timer value is not 0, that is, if the special figure fluctuation time (which is also the execution period of the variable display of the decorative symbol) has not elapsed (step S551; No), is the current time the start timing of the first change effect? Is determined (step S552). Here, the execution timing specific timer value that matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer is stored in the above-mentioned timer value storage area, and the effect specific data corresponding to the execution timing specific timer value is first. When the change effect is specified, it is determined that the present is the start timing of the first change effect. When it is the start timing of the first change effect (step S552; Yes), the execution start instruction of the first change effect in the mode specified by the effect specific data is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step S553). The display control unit 123 starts executing the first change effect of the mode according to the instruction.

If the present is not the start timing of the first change effect (step S552; No), after step S553, it is determined whether the present is the start timing of the second change effect (step S554). Here, the execution timing specific timer value that matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer is stored in the above-mentioned timer value storage area, and the effect specific data corresponding to the execution timing specific timer value is second. When the change effect is specified, it is determined that the present is the start timing of the second change effect. When it is the start timing of the second change effect (step S554; Yes), the execution start instruction of the second change effect in the mode specified by the effect specific data is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step S555). The display control unit 123 starts executing the second change effect in the mode corresponding to the instruction.

It is determined whether or not the current time is the start timing of another image-based effect (effect determined to be executed in the variable display this time) set in step S327 (step S557). Here, the determination is made by determining whether the execution timing specific timer value stored in the timer value storage area matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer. When the execution timing specific timer value that matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer is stored in the above timer value storage area, at the start timing of the corresponding image system effect (including super reach). Since there is (step S557; Yes), the execution start instruction of the image system effect specified by the effect specific data stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the timer value is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step S558). ). The display control unit 123 receives the execution instruction and starts the image-based effect specified by the effect-specific data. The display control unit 123 separately executes each of the plurality of image-based effects on different layers (the background image is displayed on the last layer). In addition, the super reach to be executed includes the final stop symbol fanning period.

If it is not the execution start timing of the image system effect (step S557; No), the variable display processing is ended after step S558.

In step S551, when the timer value is 0, that is, when the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command has been received from the main board 11 (step S571). ). At this time, if the command is not received (step S571; No), the variable display processing is terminated.

When the symbol confirmation designation command is received (step S571; Yes), the timing for deriving the final stop symbol has come, so the display control unit 123 is instructed to derive the final stop symbol (confirmed decorative symbol) (step). S572). Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 123 ends the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 and derives the final decorative symbol (variable display result). After that, the timer value corresponding to the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command is set in the effect control process timer (step S573). After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" (step S576), and the variable display process ends.

(Waiting process per special figure: step S173)
The special figure hit waiting process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command is received from the main board 11. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, it means that a "big hit" has occurred. Therefore, an execution instruction (execution start instruction) of the big hit middle effect (including fanfare) is sent to the display control unit 123. Supply. Upon receiving the execution instruction, the display control unit 123 starts the big hit medium effect (image system effect) including the fanfare. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", and the waiting process for hitting the special figure is completed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the hit start designation command has not been received yet, it is determined whether the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed. Specifically, the passage of the waiting time is determined by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the effect control process timer and determining whether the subtracted timer value is "0". If the timer value after subtraction 1 is not "0", it means that the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command has not elapsed, so this process is terminated as it is. If the timer value after 1 subtraction is "0", it means that the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command has elapsed. Therefore, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "missing". The value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and this process ends.

(Hit processing: step S174)
The hitting process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In the hitting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit end designation command from the main board 11 has been received, and if the hit end designation command has not been received, the present process ends. When the hit end designation command is received, the ending execution instruction (execution start instruction) is supplied to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 receives the execution instruction and starts the ending (image system effect). Further, the timer value corresponding to the ending effect execution time (ending waiting time) is set in the effect control process timer, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5", and this process is terminated.

(Ending process: step S175)
The ending process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the ending process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, determines whether or not the decremented timer value is "0", and if it is not "0", performs this process. finish. When the timer value is "0", the ending waiting time has elapsed and the ending has ended. Therefore, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and this process is terminated.

(Other)
In the above series of processes (steps S170 to S175), when the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", one variable display or the like is completed, so that the effect control process timer Also, various data such as the status of various flags and the value of the counter (those that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) may be reset as appropriate.

(Screen example when executing the first change effect)
As shown in FIG. 17, the first change effect is executed during the execution of the normal reach. In the first change effect, the star G moves toward the active display X displayed in the display area 5HC and collides (acts) (FIGS. 17A to 17B), and the display color of the active display is changed. (FIG. 17 (C). In FIG. 17, "blue" is changed to "green"). Up to the change in the display color is the first change effect (the display color after the change is maintained thereafter).

The effect mode of the first change effect is basically the same regardless of the execution timing, etc. (The display color after the change of the active display may differ depending on the execution pattern of the change effect, but the movement of the star G The route etc. are common).

(Screen example when executing the second change effect)
18 and 19 are diagrams of an execution example of the second change effect executed in Super Reach A. After the development to Super Reach A, the mini-game display area Z and the meter M are displayed on the image display device 5 (FIG. 18 (A)), and the second change effect is executed in the mini-game display area Z. Including games. The mini-game display area Z and the meter M are displayed during the meter display period shown in FIG. 14 (even when the second change effect is not executed). The mini-game display area Z and the meter M may be displayed only during the execution period of the second change effect, and may not be displayed during a period other than the execution period of the second change effect. Here, Super Reach A is a production in which various planets are displayed as backgrounds and characters and the like (not shown) appear. When the execution start timing of the second change effect arrives, the second change effect is started in the mini-game display area Z. In the second change effect, a rocket R appears (Fig. 18 (B)), and a mini-game is played in which the rocket R destroys an obstacle (not shown) that hinders the progress of the rocket R. Points are added by (FIG. 18 (C), the image of "+30 Pt" is displayed). The points are added to the cumulative points represented by the meter M. Here, the cumulative point of the meter M changes based on the display of the image of "+30 Pt". If the accumulated points are less than 100 Pt and the meter M is not full, the second change effect ends by adding points (the display color of the active display does not change).

After that, the second change effect is executed again. When the execution start timing of the second change effect is reached again, the second change effect is started in the mini-game display area Z. In the second change effect, Rocket R appears (Fig. 19 (D)), a mini-game (not shown) in which Rocket R destroys obstacles is played, and points are added by destroying obstacles (Fig. 19 (D)). The image of "+70 Pt" in FIG. 19 (E) is displayed). Here, since the cumulative points reach 100 Pt and the meter M is full due to this point addition, the display color of the active display is changed based on the full tank (FIG. 19 (F). Here, “red””. To "gold"). Here, up to the change of the display color is the second change effect (the display color after the change is maintained even after that). Here, the cumulative point of the meter M changes based on the display of the image of "+70 Pt", and the meter M changes to full. The cumulative points (points represented by the meter M) are reset to 0 due to the change in the display color (when the cumulative points reach 100 points).

The production mode of the second change effect is basically the same regardless of the type of super reach, execution timing, etc. (display color after change of active display, points to be added depend on execution pattern of change effect. Although it may be different, rocket R and obstacles are common).

(Effects in the embodiment, etc.)
(Effect 1)
In this embodiment, the display color of the active display is changed to the next stage (the display color with the next highest expectation of big hit) by executing the first change effect once during the normal reach, but the first change is performed during the super reach. 2 The display color of the active display is changed by executing the change effect multiple times. That is, the relationship between the number of executions of the change effect and the change in the display color of the active display can be changed depending on the period of normal reach or the period of super reach, which increases the variation of the change effect, so that the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved.

(Effect 2)
In this embodiment, when the active display is "blue", the display color of the active display can be changed by executing the first change effect once, and the active display is "green" to "". In any case of "gold", it is possible to change the display color of the active display by executing the second change effect a plurality of times. That is, the relationship between the number of executions of the change effect and the change in the display color of the active display can be changed according to the display color of the specific display, which increases the variation of the change effect and thus improves the interest of the game. be able to.

(Effect 3)
Further, by preparing the second change effect that needs to be executed a plurality of times to change the display color of the active display, the execution frequency of the change effect is improved, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(Effect 4)
In addition, it is generally unlikely that a variable display with a high expectation of a big hit will be executed. For this reason, the execution frequency of the change effect that changes the display color of the active display to "red", "gold", and "rainbow", which have high expectations for big hits, is generally low, and the change effect can be changed with one change effect as in the past. In the case of an effect that changes the display color of the active display, in many cases, after the change effect that changes the display color of the active display to a relatively low "green" is executed, the display color of the active display is further changed. It is difficult to execute a change effect that changes the jackpot expectation of. Therefore, the execution frequency of the change effect cannot be sufficiently obtained as a whole. In order to increase the execution frequency of this change effect, a so-called change effect (an effect in which the change effect is executed but does not cause any change including the active display and the meter M) may be prepared as the change effect. However, in this case, the change effect of Gase occurs frequently, and on the contrary, the interest of the game is lowered. In this embodiment, by preparing the second change effect that changes the meter M, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest of the game and improve the interest of the game by improving the execution frequency of the change effect. Such an effect can be particularly said when a pattern (B1-1, B1-2, etc.) in which the display color of the active display does not change even though the second change effect is executed a plurality of times is provided (meter M). Can be changed, so it is possible to prevent the game from becoming less interesting). Further, since the period during which the second change effect can be executed is later than the period during which the first change effect can be executed, even if the display mode of the active display becomes higher to some extent in the first change effect, the second change effect is performed. By executing the change effect a plurality of times, the execution frequency of the change effect can be improved, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Effect 5)
In this embodiment, the display color of the active display is not changed from "blue", which has the lowest expectation of jackpot, to "green", which is the second from the bottom, by the second change effect that requires execution multiple times (Fig.). 15 etc.) (The change is possible in the first change effect). The jackpot expectation of "green" is higher than that of "blue", but lower than that of other display colors. For this reason, the player does not have a high expectation for the big hit even if the display color of the active display changes to "green". If the display color of the active display is changed from "blue" to "green" and the change effect is performed multiple times as in the second change effect, there will be multiple change effects for those that do not have high expectations. It will be performed twice, and the production execution will be excessive. In this embodiment, although the first change effect may change from "blue" to "green", the second change effect does not change from "blue" to "green". The excess can be prevented. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

(Effect 6)
In this embodiment, the display color of the active display is changed from "gold", which has the second highest jackpot expectation, to "rainbow", which is the highest, by the second change effect, but in the first change effect, it is changed to "rainbow". It doesn't change. As a result, it is possible to prevent the display color of the active display from becoming the highest jackpot expectation due to the first change effect (the player's expectation can be maintained).

(Effect 7)
Further, in this embodiment, there is an active display color that can be changed by both the first change effect and the second change effect. Specifically, the change effect executed when the display color of the active display is changed from "green" to "red" and when the display color is changed from "red" to "gold" is also the first change effect. Two-change production may be used. In this way, by making it possible to execute both the first change effect and the second change effect for at least a part of the display color change mode (color relationship before and after the change) of the active display, the change effect is executed. Since there are many variations of patterns, the fun of the game is improved.

(Effect 9)
Further, although the active display is displayed as a hold display image, the change effect is executed during the display of the active display (that is, the variable corresponding to the hold, not when the hold is held). Since it is executed when the display is executed), it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the variable display.

(Effect 10)
Further, since the mode is different between the first change effect and the second change effect, the effect of the change effect is enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, in the second change effect, the meter M is used, and when the meter M is full, the display color of the active display is changed, so that the player pays attention to the meter M and the interest of the game is improved. Further, as the meter M (cumulative points represented by the meter M), an image such as "+30 Pt" related to the meter M (an image displayed in the mini-game display area Z that notifies the point award) is displayed. Since the change is based on the basis, the player pays attention to the image such as "+30 Pt", and the interest of the game is improved.

(Effect 11)
Further, in this embodiment, since a plurality of execution patterns of the second change effect executed until the display color of the active display is changed are prepared (for example, execution patterns B2-1 and B2-2), the first 2 It is possible to give variation to the execution pattern of the change effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Effect 12)
It is said that the second change effect may be executed by displaying the mini-game display area Z and the meter M used when executing the second change effect even when the second change effect is not executed. Expectations can be given to the player. In addition, the mini-game display area Z and the meter M are erased when the final stop symbol fanning period is reached, so that the mini-game display area Z and the meter M interfere with the attention of which symbol is stopped as the final stop symbol. It can be prevented from being stowed.

(Structure disclosed in the present specification, modified example of the above embodiment)
Hereinafter, a configuration in which at least a part of the above-described embodiment disclosed in the present specification is used as an example, a modified example of the above-described embodiment, and the like will be described. At least some of the following variants can be combined as long as there is no contradiction. It should be noted that the configuration of the above-described embodiment and the following configuration can be omitted regardless of whether or not the configuration relates to the above-mentioned "problem to be solved by the invention" or the like (in that case, the configuration can be omitted. , Can be another invention).

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can execute a variable display (for example, a special figure game or the like) and control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state or the like) that is advantageous to the player. ,
Specific display means (for example, effect control) for displaying a specific display (for example, active display) having a plurality of stages (for example, display color, etc.) of a display related to the variable display and having different expectations controlled in the advantageous state. Display control unit 123, etc. that displays the active display based on the instructions of the CPU 120 for
A display that executes a change effect (for example, a change effect based on an instruction of the effect control CPU 120) for executing a change effect (for example, a change effect) capable of changing the mode of the specific display to the next stage. Control unit 123, etc.)
The change effect executing means can execute the change effect once in a predetermined period (for example, the execution period of normal reach, etc.) to change the mode of the specific display to the next stage (for example, the first change). The effect is executed once to change the display color of the active display, etc.), and the change effect is executed a plurality of times in a specific period different from the predetermined period (for example, the execution period of super reach) to perform the specific display. It is possible to change the mode of the above to the next stage (for example, the second change effect is executed a plurality of times until the points reach 100 points to change the display color of the active display, etc.).
Game machine.

The advantageous state may be a probabilistic state, a time saving state, or the like. Further, the gaming machine may be a slot machine or the like, and the advantageous state in this case may be, for example, AT (assist time), ART (assist replay time), RT (replay time) or the like.

The specific display may be a first or second hold display image or the like. In this case, the change effect may be a look-ahead hold display notice that changes the mode of the hold display image (the same display color as the active display may be used). The look-ahead hold display notice is executed based on the look-ahead determination. The look-ahead judgment is, for example, the display result of the look-ahead judgment and the target variable display (target) by the random numbers MR1, MR3, etc. extracted at the time of starting winning and the table used in the big hit lottery and the lottery of the variable pattern. Is a "big hit" or not, and whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the target specifies the execution of super reach. The look-ahead determination is performed at least before the target jackpot lottery or the like (generally, it is performed at the start winning prize). The predetermined period or the specific period may be a period in which the target is held. The look-ahead determination is performed on the main board 11 side, for example, and the determination of whether or not to execute the look-ahead hold display notice is performed on the effect control board 12 side, for example. In the mode of the hold display image, the jackpot expectation of the target is notified, but the jackpot expectation of the target may be notified by notifying the execution expectation of the super reach at the target. The display mode of the hold display image is inherited by the active display.

Further, the specific display may be a series of displays displayed as a hold display image and then displayed as an active display. In this case, for example, the predetermined period is the display period of the hold display image (the period in which the target is held, in this case, the change effect is the look-ahead hold display notice), and the specific period is the display of the active display. It may be a period (in this case, the execution of the change effect may be determined based on the look-ahead determination).

In addition to the display color, the specific display mode may be a shape, a pattern, a display position, or the like. Further, the specific display is not limited to the image, and may be composed of a lamp or the like provided outside the image display device 5. Further, the specific display may be a predetermined accessory (in this case, the mode of the specific display may be the position, inclination, degree of deformation, etc. of the accessory). The next step regarding the aspect of the specific display is, for example, the one with the next highest degree of expectation.

The mode of the change effect is not limited to that of the above embodiment, and any mode can be adopted (it is desirable that the effect is to display an image or the like different from the specific display. The first change effect in the above embodiment is It may change the mode of the specific display without warning). The change effect executed in the predetermined period and the specific period may be the same. For example, the second change effect in the above embodiment may be the same as the first change effect. In this case, in the change effect executed during the super reach, the star G moves toward the active display X displayed in the display area 5HC and collides (acts) with the same as in the first change effect (FIG. 17). ), Points will be added due to collision. In this case, for example, every time the star G collides with the active display X, the active display X is cracked, the surface of the final active display X is cracked, and the active display X of the display color after the change appears from the inside. It may be (in this case, the meter M is unnecessary). The mode of the change effect at each timing may be different. A second change effect mode may be prepared in which 100 or 120 points or the like are added at once to change the display color of the active display at one time.

The change effect may include a mode in which the mode of the specific display is changed by two or more steps at a time. For example, the active display may be changed from "blue" to "red" by one first change effect. Further, the points may be added by 200 or 240 points or the like by one second change effect, and the display color of the active display may be changed in two or more stages (for example, "green" → "gold") at once. Regarding the change effect (first change effect, second change effect), not only the success effect, but also the change effect of Gase (failure) that does not change the active display or does not give points (can be changed by the change effect of success). You may prepare a production that does not change anything. By executing the change effect a plurality of times in a specific period, the change effect may have a different mode depending on the execution timing. Further, the first change effect has a common mode regardless of the execution timing, and the second change effect may have a different mode depending on the execution timing. For example, the plurality of second change effects may be executed along the story. Further, the mode of the first change effect differs depending on the execution timing, and the mode of the second change effect may be the same regardless of the execution timing. As a change in the mode of the specific display, for example, the jackpot expectation may be lower after the change than before the change.

Even if the predetermined period is first and the specific period is later (the specific period is closer to the end timing of the variable display than the predetermined period), the specific period may be earlier and the predetermined period may be later (predetermined). The period may be closer to the end timing of the variable display than the specific period). It does not matter whether the specific period and the predetermined period are before or after. The predetermined period may be a period before reach, and a specific period may be a period of reach.

According to such a configuration, the relationship between the number of times the change effect is executed and the change in the mode of the specific display can be changed depending on the period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In addition to or in place of the above, the change effect executing means executes the change effect once when the specific display mode is a predetermined stage (for example, "blue" or the like) to display the specific display mode. It is possible to change to the next stage, and when the specific display mode is a specific stage different from the predetermined stage (for example, “green” to “red”, etc.), the change effect is executed a plurality of times to obtain the above. It is possible to change the mode of the specific display to the next stage (see, for example, FIG. 15).

The degree of expectation between the specific stage and the predetermined stage is arbitrary, but it is preferable that the specific stage has a higher degree of expectation than the predetermined stage as in the above-described embodiment. In particular, the predetermined stage may have the lowest expectation, and the stage following the predetermined stage may have the second lowest expectation. Further, at least, it is desirable that the change effect that changes the mode of the specific display from the stage with the lowest expectation to the stage with the second lowest expectation is executed once, and is not executed multiple times. Good (as in effect 5, it can prevent excessive production). It should be noted that the change effect for changing the mode of the specific display from the second lowest expectation stage to the third lowest expectation stage may be executed only once and may not be executed a plurality of times.

According to such a configuration, the relationship between the number of times the change effect is executed and the change in the specific display mode can be changed according to the mode of the specific display before the change, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) A hold storage means (for example, a special figure hold storage unit) that stores information related to variable display that has not yet been started (for example, random number values MR1 to MR3 as hold data) as hold storage.
A hold display means (for example, a display control unit 123 that displays a hold display image based on an instruction of the effect control CPU 120) for displaying a hold display (for example, a hold display image or the like) corresponding to the hold storage is provided. ,
The specific display is a display based on the hold display (for example, the active display is an image in which the hold display image is moved to the display area 5HC, etc.).
The variable display execution period is the predetermined period or the period during which the change effect can be executed once when the specific display mode is the predetermined stage to change the specific display mode to the next stage. Is part of (eg, during normal reach).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the variable display.

(4) The change effect executed in the predetermined period or the change effect executed once when the specific display mode is the predetermined stage is the first change effect (for example, the first change effect in FIG. 17). Etc.)
The change effect executed in the specific period or the change effect executed a plurality of times when the specific display mode is the specific stage is a second change effect different from the first change effect (for example, FIG. 18). ~ The second change effect of FIG. 19 etc.).

According to such a configuration, since there are a plurality of types of change effects, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(5) The second change effect is based on a change in a predetermined display (for example, meter M or the like) different from the specific display to a specific mode (for example, a mode in which the meter M is full). The mode of the specific display is changed to the next stage.

The predetermined display is displayed only during the period for executing the change effect (second change effect) (for example, within the specific period, when the specific display is at a specific stage, the meter display period, when the second change effect is executed, etc.). It may be the one that is always displayed (including the accessory, the lamp, etc. described later). The timing of ending the display of the predetermined display or the specific display (timing of erasing) may be arbitrary, but for example, these displays may be ended by a predetermined effect (thus, the player may end these displays. Is easy to understand). The display position of the predetermined display may be any position. When the predetermined display is an image, the predetermined display may be displayed in the vicinity of the active display of the image display device 5, or may be displayed in a corner of the screen. When the predetermined display is always displayed, when the change effect (second change effect) is not executed (for example, a period other than the specific period (including the predetermined period), or the specific display is other than the specific stage (including the predetermined stage)). Etc.), the predetermined display may be used for another purpose. For example, when the predetermined display is the meter M, this is also displayed before the reach or during the normal reach period, and points are accumulated on the meter M by the predetermined effect (the display mode (color and effect) of the meter M is the second change effect. It may be different from the time of execution. This makes it easier to understand the purpose of the meter M), and when the meter M is full, the effect of establishing reach or developing into super reach is executed. You may. When the meter M is full, a specific advance notice effect may be executed. Further, an effect of shifting to a predetermined effect mode when the meter M is full may be executed. Further, the predetermined display may be composed of a lamp group that functions as a predetermined display during the period in which the change effect is executed, and at other times, functions as a game effect lamp that turns on / off in accordance with another effect.

The predetermined display may be such that each time the change effect (second change effect) is executed, the mode is gradually changed a plurality of times to reach a specific mode (thus, rather than making the change effect a mess). However, since the player views the change effect in a favorable manner, the interest of the game is improved). For example, the predetermined display may be realized by a movable accessory whose shape and position gradually change due to the change effect (the mode in which the shape and position have a predetermined shape and position is defined as the specific mode). The predetermined display may be realized by an image that gradually cracks due to the change effect (for example, an image of a vase or a sphere) (for example, a completely cracked mode is defined as the specific mode). The predetermined display may be realized by an image (balloon image) that gradually inflates due to the change effect (for example, the maximum bulging or bursting mode is a specific mode). The predetermined display may be an image of a bomb or the like in which the rest of the lit fuse is shortened due to the change effect (the explosion of the bomb is a specific mode). The predetermined display may be provided at an appropriate place such as the game board 2 and may be composed of a group of lamps that are sequentially turned on or off according to a change effect (all lighting or extinguishing is a specific mode). Further, the predetermined display may be a lamp or the like whose light emitting mode changes depending on the change effect (a specific lighting mode is a specific mode). Further, a predetermined display may be provided inside the specific display. For example, a lamp group as a predetermined display may be provided in the specific display. A specific display mode (display color) may be represented by the emission color of the lamp group (a predetermined display mode in which the number of lamps lit gradually changes depending on the change effect).

According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to the predetermined display, so that the interest of the game can be improved. It should be noted that the mode of the specific display may be changed by executing the change effect (second change effect) a plurality of times without using the predetermined display. In this case, for example, each time a change effect (second change effect) is executed, an image or the like is directly acted on the active display as in the first change effect, whereby the active image itself is gradually changed. You may (for example, crack and finally change the mode of the specific display, change or raise the shape or level (represented by a number) of the specific display, and when it reaches a specific shape or level. Change the mode of specific display, etc.).

The second change effect may be an effect that accepts the movement of the player (for example, an operation on an appropriate operation means such as a button). In that case, each time the second change effect is executed and the operation is accepted (including repeated hits), the predetermined display may be changed, such as accumulating points or cracking, as described above. Further, as described above, the active image (specific display) itself may be gradually changed (for example, cracked) each time the second change effect is executed and the operation is accepted (including repeated hits). etc). It should be noted that the predetermined display and the active image (specific display) may be changed by setting a plurality of operations as one set instead of each operation. Finally, the mode of the specific display is changed to another mode. Like the second change effect, the first change effect may be an effect that accepts one or more actions of the player (for example, an operation to an appropriate operation means such as a button). In this case, the first change effect may change the mode of the specific display by one or more operations.

(6) The mode of the predetermined display can be changed based on that a display related to the predetermined display (for example, an image of “+70 Pt”) is displayed on a display unit (for example, an image display device 5 or the like). is there.

The display related to the predetermined display may be different depending on the specific display. For example, when the predetermined display is a part other than the image display device 5 such as the movable accessory, the lamp group, etc., the display related to the predetermined display has the predetermined display on the screen of the image display device 5. It may be an image or the like that moves in a direction (by driving a movable accessory or a group of lamps in accordance with the movement of the image, a sense of unity is created in the production and the production effect is improved).

According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to the predetermined display and the display related to the predetermined display, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) There are a plurality of execution patterns of the second change effect executed until the mode of the specific display is changed to the next stage (see, for example, FIGS. 12 to 13).

According to such a configuration, for example, the variation of the production is increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when there are a plurality of execution patterns, when the number of times of the second change effect executed before changing the mode of the specific display to the next stage is different, the number of times is the same, but for example, the cumulative points Both are included when the accumulation method is different (for example, one is 30 + 70 = 100 points, the other is 50 + 50 = 70, etc.).

(8) As an example of the above modification, it is expected that the combination of the specific display mode and the predetermined display mode is controlled to the advantageous state depending on whether the combination is the first combination or the second combination. The degree may be different.

For example, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the display color of the active display and the cumulative points represented by the meter M. For example, a plurality of execution patterns of change effects that make the final cumulative points represented by the meter M (cumulative points displayed after timing T5) different are prepared, and the execution patterns are determined at the time of big hit and at the time of loss. By adjusting the ratio, even if the display color is the same, the jackpot expectation is different according to the cumulative points of the meter M. For example, the jackpot expectations are different for the execution patterns B2-1, B2-2, and B2-5 of FIG. 12 (B). In addition, as the number of accumulated points increases, the jackpot expectation may be higher, or a specific cumulative point may have a higher jackpot expectation than other cumulative points (for example, as a specific point). 70 points has a higher expectation of big hits than 90 points etc.). The jackpot expectation may be different depending on the execution pattern of the first change effect and / or the second change effect (the player pays attention to the execution pattern to improve the interest of the game).

According to such a configuration, for example, the player can pay attention to the mode of the predetermined display and improve the interest of the game. As long as the specific display mode (display color of the active display) is the same as in the above embodiment, the expectation level may be the same regardless of the predetermined display mode (cumulative points).

(9) In the second change effect, each of the stages in which the specific display mode is at least the lowest (the stage where the jackpot expectation is the lowest, and the stage where the jackpot expectation is the lowest to a predetermined stage above the lowest). It can be executed only in the mode of a specific stage or higher excluding the stage (for example, "green" to "red" excluding "blue" having the lowest expectation) (the second change effect is, for example). , May be feasible only when "red" excluding "blue" and "green" with low expectations).

According to such a configuration, when the mode of the specific display is less than the specific stage (when the jackpot expectation is the lowest stage or from the lowest to the predetermined stage above the lowest), the change effect is performed many times. Can be prevented from being executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(10) The change effect executing means can execute the change effect once when the specific display mode is equal to or higher than the specific stage to change the specific display mode to the next stage (for example). , The first change effect that changes the display mode of the active display from "green" to "red" can be executed, etc., see FIG. 15).

According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

(11) The change effect executing means does not execute the second change effect when the specific display mode is the predetermined stage (for example, the display mode of the active display is changed from "blue" to "green". The second change effect is not executed, see FIG. 15).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the change effect from being executed many times when the specific display mode is at a predetermined stage.

(12) As a modification,
The change effect includes a change effect of the first aspect that can change the mode of the specific display to the next stage (for example, a change effect of success) and a change effect of the second aspect that cannot be changed to the next stage. (For example, change production of failure, etc.)
When the specific display mode is the specific stage, the change effect executing means can execute the change effect of the first mode a plurality of times to change the specific display mode to the next stage. There is (for example, by executing the success change effect multiple times, the mode of the active display is changed to the next stage).
You may do so.

For example, as the change effect of the first aspect, the second change effect (which is the second change effect of success) is prepared, and as the change effect of the second aspect, the same as the second change effect, but the rocket. This is achieved by preparing a second change effect of the rocket (an effect in which what changes at the time of success does not change) in which R cannot destroy obstacles and there is no change in the display mode of point addition and active display.

When the mode of the specific display is the predetermined stage, the change effect of the first mode may be executed once to change the mode of the specific display to the next stage. .. Further, in the predetermined period, the change effect of the first aspect is executed once to change the mode of the specific display, and in the specific period, the change effect of the first aspect is executed a plurality of times to change the mode of the specific display. You may let it.

For example, the change effect of the first aspect is successfully collided (acted) by the star G moving toward the active display X displayed in the display area 5HC (up to this point, the same aspect as the first change effect). In the change effect of the second aspect, the star G moves toward the active display X displayed in the display area 5HC (up to this point, the same aspect as the first aspect), but collides with the active display X. It may be a change effect of failure that does not (act) (an effect that has no effect in the change effect of success). When the mode of the specific display is a predetermined stage (minimum stage, etc.) or the present is within the predetermined period, the change effect of success is executed once to change the display color of the active display X, and the specific display is displayed. When the aspect is a specific stage (a stage above the minimum stage) or the present is within the specific period, the success change effect is executed a plurality of times to change the display color of the active display X (in this case, the display color of the active display X is changed). In the change effect executed before the change, the active display X may not be changed, or the active display X may be given some change such as a crack).

According to such a configuration, for example, the change effect of the second aspect is executed, and the change effect of the first aspect can be executed a plurality of times when changing the aspect of the specific display, for example. The frequency can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(13) As a modification, when the specific period or the specific display mode is at a specific stage, the failure change effect (the effect that does not change the display mode of the specific display) is executed one or more times, and then the success change effect is executed. Therefore, the mode of the specific display may be changed to the next stage.

(14) As a modification,
A light emitting control means (for example, a display control unit 123 or the like that controls light emission of the game effect lamp L based on an instruction of the effect control CPU 120) and a light emitting control means (for example, a display control unit 123 or the like) that controls light emission of the light emitting means (for example, a game effect lamp L or the like)
A specific effect executing means (for example, a display control unit 123 or the like that executes super reach A based on an instruction of the effect control CPU 120) for executing a specific effect (for example, super reach A or the like) is further provided.
The light emission control means
The degree of expectation that the mode of the specific display is controlled to a predetermined stage (for example, red) or more or the advantageous state is a predetermined value (for example, the degree of expectation of a big hit in red, and the specific display is a numerical value rather than a stepwise degree of expectation. In the above cases, the light emitting means is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific display (see, for example, FIG. 20A).
When the mode of the specific display is less than a predetermined step or the degree of expectation for controlling the advantageous state is less than a predetermined value, the light emitting means is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 20B). ,
You may do so.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20, a game effect lamp L (provided in the vicinity of the image display device 5 or the like) including the active lamp LA is provided. The game effect lamp L is configured to include a plurality of LEDs, and some of the LEDs are assigned to the active lamp LA. These are controlled by the display control unit 123 and the lamp control board 14. The active lamp LA emits light in the same color (display color) as the display color of the active display X displayed as an image. As a result, the active lamp LA can notify the jackpot expectation degree of the variable display as in the active display X.

The game effect lamp L lights up in synchronization with a specific effect such as Super Reach A. At this time, when the display colors of the active display X and the active lamp LA are "green", which is the stage of the jackpot expectation degree less than the predetermined standard, the game effect lamp L emits light in the same color including the active lamp LA (active lamp). The notification of the jackpot expectation degree by LA disappears) (Fig. 20 (A)). That is, the game effect lamp L, including the active lamp LA, is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific effect as a whole (note that the light emission control may be turned off instead of being turned on. The light emitting control also includes the extinguishing control. The same applies hereinafter). .. When the display colors of the active display X and the active lamp LA are "red", which is the stage of the jackpot expectation degree equal to or higher than the predetermined standard, the game effect lamp L emits light in the same color except for the active lamp LA, and the active lamp LA emits light. , The red display color is maintained (notification of the jackpot expectation by the active lamp LA is maintained) (FIG. 20 (B)). That is, the game effect lamp L is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific display.

According to such a configuration, the light emitting means can be controlled to emit light according to the degree of expectation of the specific display, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The light emitting means illustrated in FIG. 20 is merely an example. The light emitting means may be any. As the light emitting means, a plurality of LEDs may be provided discretely around the image display device 5, and a part of them may be an active lamp LA. Further, the active display X may be omitted, and the active lamp LA may be set as an active display (specific display) (the specific display means and a part of the light emitting means may be realized by the same member).

The specific display means can display the hold display corresponding to the hold storage as the specific display (the mode of the hold display can be changed in the same manner as the active display by the look-ahead hold display notice or the like. The same applies hereinafter), and the light emitting means is hold. When the variable display is started based on the memory, if the mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold memory is equal to or higher than a predetermined step (for example, red) or a predetermined expectation (for example, red expectation). (For example, a hold indicator lamp similar to the active lamp LA is provided, and when the hold indicator is red, the hold indicator lamp is made to emit red light) depending on the mode according to the stage. According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

Further, the specific display means can display a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display being executed as the specific display, and the light emitting means can display a mode corresponding to the display mode of the corresponding display (for example, active display). It may be possible to emit light depending on the display color of. According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

As the specific display, the specific display means can display a hold display corresponding to the hold storage (for example, the hold display is shown in Fig. O) and a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display during execution (for example, the active display). When the hold display is displayed corresponding to one hold memory, the light emission control of the light emitting means is performed in relation to the specific effect, and the corresponding display corresponds to the variable display being executed based on the one hold memory. When it is displayed, it is possible to control the light emission of the light emitting means in relation to the corresponding display (when the image is on hold, the light emission control as shown on the right side of FIG. 20A is performed, and when the active display is displayed. , The light emission control as shown on the right side of FIG. 20B) may be performed. It is possible to prevent a decline in the interest in the game.

The specific display means can display a hold display corresponding to the hold storage and a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed as the specific display, and the hold display is set according to the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state. It is displayed by one of a plurality of stages, and when the stage of the hold display is equal to or higher than a predetermined stage (for example, red or higher), the hold display is displayed for the period during which the corresponding display is displayed. It is also possible to control the light emission of the light emitting means (from the display of the hold display image to the display of the active display, the active lamp LA is turned on with the display color corresponding to the display color of the specific display, etc.). Good. According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

The specific display means can display a hold display corresponding to the hold storage as a specific display, and the hold display is displayed by one of a plurality of display modes having different expectations controlled in an advantageous state. , When the expected degree according to the display mode of the hold display is equal to or higher than the predetermined expected degree (for example, when it is equal to or higher than the expected degree of red), the light emission control of the light emitting means may be performed in relation to the hold display (for example) A hold display lamp similar to the active lamp LA is provided, and the hold display lamp is made to emit light with a display color corresponding to the display color of the hold display as shown in FIG. 20 (B). According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

When the light emitting means emits light in connection with the specific effect, the light emitting means can emit light in a mode different from the mode in which the light is emitted in relation to the specific display (the active lamp LA is a color other than the display color of the active display). It emits light). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand whether the light is emitted in relation to the specific effect or the specific display, and it is possible to prevent misunderstanding.

A first light emitting means (for example, active lamp LA) capable of emitting light in relation to the specific display and a second light emitting means (for example, the game effect lamp L other than the active lamp LA) that cannot emit light in relation to the specific display. A plurality of light emitting means (for example, a game effect lamp L) including a portion) are provided, and even when the light emitting control of the first light emitting means is performed in relation to the specific display during the execution of the specific effect, the specific light emitting means is also specified. The light emission control of the second light emitting means may be performed in relation to the effect (FIG. 20B, etc.). It is possible to coexist the light emission control of the light emitting means associated with the specific display and the light emission control of the light emitting means related to the specific effect, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

The specific display mode includes at least a first mode (for example, green) and a second mode (for example, red) having a high degree of advantage, and the change effect executing means displays the specific display as the change effect. It is possible to execute an effect of changing the aspect from the first aspect to the second aspect, and even if the change effect can be executed at a different ratio after the change effect depending on the execution mode of the executed change effect. Good. For example, a plurality of modes of change effect are provided, and when the executed change effect is the first aspect, the change effect is not executed after that, and when the executed change effect is the second aspect, the change effect is executed after that. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest when the change effect is executed.

(15) The variable display (may be simply expressed as a variable display) of the identification information (special figure, decorative pattern, general figure, etc.) includes the blinking of the identification information. For example, in a special figure or a normal figure, a pattern in which all segments are turned off and a pattern in which at least some segments are turned on (for example, a lost pattern) are alternately repeated, which is included in the variable display of identification information ( In this case, the one pattern (for example, a lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the decorative symbol and the ordinary symbol may also be variably displayed by blinking. Further, the identification information that is variably displayed in the variable display and the identification information that is the result of the variable display may be different. For example, as a variable display of a special figure or a normal figure, a display in which one horizontal bar is blinked ("-") is displayed, and as a variable display result, other displays ("7" for "big hit", Derivation of "1" etc. in the case of "loss" is also included in the variable display of the identification information. For example, a decorative symbol other than the scroll-displayed decorative symbol may be a fixed decorative symbol. In addition, in the one variable display, the mode in which the identification information that was not displayed in the initial predetermined period is displayed after the lapse of the predetermined period is also included in the variable display of the identification information (the above special symbol is a temporary stop of the final stop symbol). It may be a decorative pattern that first appears at times.) The game machine may be, for example, one that performs variable display.

(16) The look-ahead determination may be performed on the effect control board 12 side. For example, a command indicating each random value at the time of starting winning may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 at the time of starting winning, and the pre-reading determination may be performed on the effect control board 12.

(17) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot type is determined at the start of the fluctuation to determine whether or not the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is set to the "probability changing state", but at the start of the fluctuation, the big winning opening Only the opening pattern (aspect of the round game) is determined, and the game state after the big hit game state is set based on the fact that the game ball passes through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. It may be set to "probability change state".

(14) In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the game machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, etc., the audio output operation in the speaker, and the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. Various production operations including the lighting operation in the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

(Other)
In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

The present invention is not limited to those described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other embodiment examples described later.

Further, all or a part of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modification, and the configurations shown in the following embodiment and each modification may be arbitrarily combined.

It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the following-described embodiment disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not considered to be restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of claims rather than the above description and the description below, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

The gaming machine of the present invention also includes a gaming machine (for example, a game machine that can execute a variable display (for example, a special figure game) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. A specific display (for example, active display) which is a pachinko game machine 1 or the like and has a plurality of stages (for example, display color, etc.) of a display related to a variable display and having different expectations controlled to the advantageous state. A specific display means to be displayed (for example, a display control unit 123 that displays an active display based on an instruction of the effect control CPU 120) and a change effect that can change the mode of the specific display to the next stage (for example, The change effect executing means (for example, the display control unit 123 that executes the change effect based on the instruction of the effect control CPU 120) is provided, and the change effect executing means is provided for a predetermined period (for example). For example, it is possible to execute the change effect once in the normal reach execution period, etc.) to change the mode of the specific display to the next stage (for example, the first change effect is active by being executed once). To change the mode of the specific display to the next stage by executing the change effect a plurality of times in a specific period (for example, the execution period of super reach) different from the predetermined period (for example, changing the display color of the display). (For example, the second change effect is executed multiple times until the number of points reaches 100 points to change the display color of the active display, etc.), and a specific effect that maintains the mode of the effect can be executed. Specific effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 90120 capable of executing a specific effect that maintains the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051), and a period during which the first aspect is maintained as the specific effect (sub-image display device 9051). The period for maintaining the second aspect (the period for maintaining the second aspect in the vertical direction) and the period for maintaining the second aspect (the period for maintaining the sub-image display device 9051 in the horizontal direction) can be different, and the length of the period for maintaining the second aspect is long. The degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the situation (for example, the longer the time that the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained sideways when the specific effect is executed, the higher the degree of expectation of big hit, etc. ) A game machine can be mentioned.

According to such a configuration, the relationship between the number of times the change effect is executed and the change in the mode of the specific display can be changed depending on the period, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to pay attention to the period during which the mode of production is maintained.

It should be noted that a big hit is associated with a change effect that can change the mode of the specific display (for example, active display) to the next stage and a specific effect that maintains the mode of the effect (for example, the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051). The production related to the degree of expectation may be performed. For example, the display color of the active display is changed by executing the change effect once after maintaining the second aspect (for example, the sideways orientation of the sub-image display device 9051) during the period when the change effect is executed. The display color of the active display is changed by executing the change effect a plurality of times, and the period for maintaining the second aspect is longer than that for the first change effect for which the period for maintaining the second aspect is short. The jackpot expectation may be higher. Further, for example, in the second change effect, a plurality of types of periods required to execute the change effect once (for example, a case where it takes 7500 ms and a case where it takes 5000 ms to execute once) are set, and the second aspect is maintained. When the length of the period to be executed is the same (for example, 15000 ms), the shorter the execution period is and the larger the number of executions is (for example, 7500 ms is required for each execution and 5000 ms is required for each execution rather than twice). (It is better to execute it three times), so that the jackpot expectation is higher. In other words, in the second change effect, a plurality of types of periods required to execute the change effect once are set, and when the number of times the change effect is executed is the same (for example, twice), one execution period is set. The shorter the period for maintaining the second aspect (for example, 7500 ms for each time and 15,000 ms for executing twice), the shorter the period for maintaining the second aspect, the longer it takes 5000 ms for each time to execute twice. (It is better that the second aspect is maintained for a period of 10000 ms), the jackpot expectation may be increased.

Further, as an example of a form of a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game and also pay attention to the period during which the mode of production is maintained, a game that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. A machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901, etc.) that can execute a specific effect that maintains the mode of the effect (for example, an effect control that can execute a specific effect that maintains the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051). CPU 90120, etc.), and as the specific effect, a period for maintaining the first aspect (a period for maintaining the sub-image display device 9051 vertically) and a period for maintaining the second aspect (the sub-image display device 9051 is oriented horizontally). It is possible to execute an effect different from the period for maintaining the second aspect, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the length of the period for maintaining the second aspect (for example, when a specific effect is executed). In the above, the longer the time that the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained sideways, the higher the expectation of a big hit, etc.). Hereinafter, an example of the form example of this game machine will be described as another form example.

(Example of other forms)
Hereinafter, other form examples will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 21 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, and shows the layout of the main members. The pachinko gaming machine 901 is roughly classified into a gaming board 902 that constitutes the game board surface and a gaming machine frame 903 that supports and fixes the game board 902. The game board 902 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into this game area.

A first special symbol display device 904A and a second special symbol display device 904B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 902. Each of the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs, and is a plurality of types of special symbol games that can be identified as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol, which is the special identification information of, is displayed in a variable manner. For example, the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", respectively. To do. Then, at the end of the variable display, the variable display result is derived and displayed by stopping and displaying the fixed special symbol as the variable display result.

The variable display result and the variable display special symbol that are derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B indicate a number indicating "0" to "9" or "-". It is not limited to those composed of symbols and the like. For example, in the 7-segment LED, a plurality of types of lighting patterns having different combinations of those to be turned on and those to be turned off may be preset as a plurality of types of special symbols. The lighting pattern of the variable display may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off as appropriate.

In the following, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 904A is also referred to as the "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 904B is referred to as the "second special symbol". Also called. Further, the special figure game of the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game of the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game".

An image display device 905 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 902. The image display device 905 is composed of, for example, an LCD or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effects images. On the screen of the image display device 905, identification information different from the special symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, corresponding to the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game. The decorative design is variably displayed.

As an example, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 905. Then, corresponding to the start of either the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, At 905R, the change of the decorative pattern is started. After that, when the variable display result in the special figure game is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 905. The fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is stopped and displayed.

In this way, on the screen of the image display device 905, each can be identified in synchronization with the first special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 904A or the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 904B. The variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is performed, and the variable display result is derived and displayed at the end of the variable display.

In addition, to derive and display various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to stop and display the identification information such as the decorative symbol and end the variable display. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes "0" and the decoration is displayed. The design may be stagnant and displayed, and may be in a display state that causes slight shaking, expansion and contraction, for example. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitively displayed, the player can recognize that the change of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

A display area 905H is arranged on the screen of the image display device 905. In the display area 905H, a display is performed so that the number of special figure games whose execution is suspended can be specified. The special figure game whose execution is suspended is a special figure game that has not been started yet, and is stored as a hold memory. In this embodiment, by storing the information for executing the special figure game, the special figure game corresponding to the information is stored as the hold storage. Therefore, the number of reserved special figures games is also referred to as the number of reserved special figures. Further, the display in which the number of reserved special figure games displayed in the display area 905H can be specified is also referred to as a reserved storage display.

The holding of the special figure game is, for example, a start winning prize due to a game ball entering the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 906A or the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 906B. Occurs based on. That is, although the start condition for executing the special figure game is satisfied, the special figure game based on the previously established start condition is being executed, the pachinko game machine 901 is controlled to the jackpot game state, and the like. Therefore, when the start condition that allows the start of the special figure game is not satisfied, the special figure game corresponding to the established start condition is put on hold.

For example, when the start condition of the first special figure game is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first start prize, the first start condition for starting the first special figure game based on the establishment of the first start condition is satisfied. If not, the number of stored first special figures is added by 1, and the execution of the first special figure game is suspended. In addition, when the start condition of the second special figure game is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start prize, the second start condition for starting the second special figure game based on the establishment of the second start condition is satisfied. If not, the number of the second special figure reserved memory is added by 1, and the execution of the second special figure game is suspended. When the execution of the first special figure game is started, the first special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by 1, and when the execution of the second special figure game is started, the second special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by 1. Will be done.

The variable display special figure hold storage number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also particularly referred to as a total hold memory number. The term "special figure reserved memory" usually refers to a concept including all of the first special figure reserved memory, the second special figure reserved memory, and the total reserved memory, but in particular, it refers to a part of these. It shall be possible.

In this embodiment, the hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbol images as the reserved special figure game. One hold display image corresponds to one hold special figure game and shows the hold special figure game. The hold display image corresponding to the first special figure game is displayed in the area 905HA on the left side of the display area 905H. A plurality of display positions of the first hold display image are set in the area 905HA, and the first hold display image is displayed left-justified in order from the leftmost display position. The hold display image corresponding to the second special figure game is displayed in the area 905HB on the right side of the display area 905H. A plurality of display positions of the second hold display image are set in the area 905HB, and the second hold display image is displayed left-justified in order from the leftmost display position.

When the first special figure game is executed, the leftmost first hold display image is deleted. At this time, if there are other first hold display images, each of the other first hold display images is shifted to the display position adjacent to the left. When the second special figure game is executed, the leftmost second hold display image is deleted. At this time, if there are other second hold display images, each of the other second hold display images is shifted to the display position adjacent to the left.

A display device for displaying the number of reserved special figures may be provided together with the display area 905H or in place of the display area 905H. In the example shown in FIG. 21, the first special symbol display device 9025A for identifiable display of the number of special symbol hold storages on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B together with the display area 905H. And a second hold display device 9025B are provided. The first hold display 9025A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 9025B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable. The first hold indicator 9025A and the second hold indicator 9025B are configured to include, for example, a number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit values of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number, respectively. .. Here, the number of stored first special figures and the number of stored second special figures are displayed according to the number of LEDs lit.

A sub-image display device 9051 is provided on the right side of the image display device 905. Similar to the image display device 905, the sub-image display device 9051 is composed of an LCD or the like and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the sub-image display device 9051, an image related to the image displayed on the image display device 905 is displayed, and the effect operation in which the display image on the image display device 905 and the display image on the sub-image display device 9051 are linked. Is done. Further, the sub-image display device 9051 is configured so that the front side of the image display device 905 can be rotated clockwise and counterclockwise by, for example, the drive motor 9052 shown in FIG.

On the screen of the sub-image display device 9051, a small symbol display area 9051V smaller than the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R is provided. On the screen of the sub-image display device 9051 shown in FIG. 21, a small symbol display area 9051V is provided in the lower portion. In the small symbol display area 9051V, the variable display of the small symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. The effect image showing the small pattern is also called a broadcast information image. Therefore, in the small symbol display area 9051V provided on the screen of the sub-image display device 9051, the effect image showing the small symbol to be the broadcast information image is variably displayed, and the effect image showing the confirmed small symbol to be the display result is displayed. Is derived.

In this way, on the screen of the sub-image display device 9051, a variable display of a small symbol different from the decorative symbol is performed. During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation of the final decorative symbol that is the display result, the variable display of the small symbol is continuously performed in a certain display mode, and disappears from the screen or is a shield. It is not shielded by. Therefore, the small symbol display area 9051V is configured to be always visible, and the player can always visually recognize the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 9051V. The small symbol that is variably displayed in the small symbol display area 9051V is also referred to as a constant small symbol or a small symbol for production. In the small symbol display area 9051V, a plurality of types that can be identified by a display mode in which some or all of the plurality of types of decorative symbols are common to each of the plurality of types of decorative symbols, such as a symbol that indicates numbers as well as a part that indicates numbers in the decorative symbol. The effect image showing the small symbol of the above may be variably displayed as the broadcast information image.

A fourth symbol is provided next to the special symbol, the decorative symbol, and the normal symbol, and the variable display of the fourth symbol may be performed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. The variable display of the fourth symbol is displayed in a specific display color at regular time intervals, for example, in the fourth symbol display area provided on the screen of the image display device 905 or the screen of the sub-image display device 9051. It is realized by continuing the display control that repeats hiding. However, when compared with the display result in the variable display of the fourth symbol, the display result in the variable display of the small symbol may be displayed in a manner that is easy for the player to recognize.

Further, the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B are provided at a position away from the display screen of the image display device 905, for example, on the right side of the game area in the pachinko gaming machine 901 shown in FIG. Has been done. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player paying attention to the effect of the display on the image display device 905 and the sub-image display device 9051 to check the display state on the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B, which makes it special. It may be difficult to recognize whether or not the variable display of the symbol is in progress and whether or not the display result is derived. On the other hand, by performing variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 9051V provided on the screen of the sub-image display device 9051 and deriving the display result, whether or not the variable display is in progress is determined. Whether or not the display result is derived can be displayed in a manner that is easy for the player to recognize.

Below the image display device 905, a normal winning ball device 906A and a normal variable winning ball device 906B are provided. The ordinary winning ball device 906A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 906B includes an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed to a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 9081 for an ordinary electric accessory. 2 Form a starting winning opening.

The ordinary variable winning ball device 906B is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening because, for example, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 9081 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. Become. On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball device 906B is open so that the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 9081 for the normal electric accessory is on. Become in a state. The normally variable winning ball device 906B is in the normally open state when the solenoid 9081 is in the off state, and is expanded and opened so that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening when the solenoid 9081 is in the on state than in the normally open state. It may be configured to be in a state. The ordinary variable winning ball device 906B may be changed to, for example, a first variable state and a second variable state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than the first variable state.

The game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 906A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 9022A. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 906B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 9022B. If a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 9022A and the number of stored first special figures is less than the predetermined upper limit value, the first start is performed. The condition is met. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 9022B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the number of the second special figure reserved memory is less than the predetermined upper limit value, the second start is performed. The condition is met.

A special variable winning ball device 907 is provided below the ordinary winning ball device 906A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 906B. The special variable winning ball device 907 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 9082 for the large winning opening door, and the large winning opening door changes between an open state and a closed state. Form the mouth.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 907, when the solenoid 9082 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening, and the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening. .. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 907, when the solenoid 9082 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. To do. In this way, the large winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous to the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the big winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has entered the grand prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 9023. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 9023, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball enters the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 907, when the game ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out. Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 907, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 907, it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball, and the game is played more than in the first state. It becomes a second state that is disadvantageous to the person.

A normal symbol display 9020 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 902. As an example, the ordinary symbol display 9020 is composed of 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B. For example, a plurality of types different from the special symbol are used. The normal symbol, which is the identification information, is displayed in a variable manner, and the display result is derived and displayed at the end of the variable display. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called a normal symbol game. Above the normal symbol display 9020, the normal symbol hold display 9025C is provided. The normal figure hold display 9025C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 9041 formed in the game area.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 902 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be done. In this case, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general prize openings are detected by the predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 908L and 908R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 903, and game effect lamps 909 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 909 is configured to include an LED. At the lower right position of the game machine frame 903, a ball striking operation handle operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation by the player or the like.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 903 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. A plate is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 903, a lower plate is provided to hold the surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 901.

A stick controller 9031A that can be grasped and tilted by the player 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 main body. The stick controller 9031A includes an operation stick held by the player, and has a trigger button at a predetermined position of the operation stick. The trigger button may be configured so that a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger while the operating rod of the stick controller 9031A is grasped by the operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation stick.

A controller sensor unit 9035A including a tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 9031A. For example, the tilting direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photo sensors arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 902 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 901. It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors that combine two transmissive photosensors arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 902 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. Just do it. The controller sensor unit 9035A outputs a signal corresponding to the operation to the stick controller 9031A to the effect control board 9012 of FIG. 22.

The member forming the upper plate is provided with a push button 9031B, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body, which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing or the like. The push button 9031B may be configured so as to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player. Inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 9031B, a push sensor 9035B that mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detects the operation action of the player performed on the push button 9031B is provided. You just have to. The push sensor 9035B outputs a signal corresponding to the operation to the push button 9031B to the effect control board 9012 of FIG. 22.

The pachinko gaming machine 901 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 9011, an effect control board 9012, a voice control board 9013, and a lamp control board 9014 as shown in FIG. 22. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 is also equipped with a relay board 9015 or the like for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, a touch sensor board, a power supply board, etc. are arranged on the back surface of the game board or the like in the pachinko game machine 901. ..

The main board 9011 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 901. The main board 9011 mainly sends a command to a control board on the sub side including a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 9012 or the like. It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to the hall management computer. Further, the main board 9011 controls the lighting / extinguishing of the LEDs and the like constituting the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B to control the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game. It also has a function of controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the normal game by the normal symbol display 9020 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 9020. Further, the main board 9011 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 9025A, the second hold indicator 9025B, the normal figure hold indicator 9025C, and the like to display various hold storage numbers.

For example, a game control microcomputer 90100, a switch circuit 90110, a solenoid circuit 90111, and the like are mounted on the main board 9011. The switch circuit 90110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting the game ball and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 90100. The various switches may have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a switch called a sensor. The solenoid circuit 90111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 90100 to the solenoid 9081 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 9082 for the winning door.

The effect control board 9012 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 9011, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 via the relay board 9015, and receives an image display device 905, speakers 908L, and 908R. , Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric parts such as the game effect lamp 909 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 9012 has a function of performing a display operation on the image display device 905, an audio output operation from the speakers 908L and 908R, and a lighting / extinguishing operation on the game effect lamp 909, that is, an electric component for the effect. It has a function to control and execute a predetermined effect operation. Further, the effect control board 9012 has a function of detecting an operation on the stick controller 9031A based on a signal from the controller sensor unit 9035A and a function of detecting an operation on the push button 9031B based on a signal from the push sensor 9035B. It also has a function of causing the electric component for the effect to execute the effect operation according to the detected operation.

The audio control board 9013 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 9012, and is an audio signal for outputting audio from the speakers 908L and 908R based on the signal from the effect control board 9012. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes processing.

The lamp control board 9014 is a control board for controlling lamp output provided separately from the effect control board 9012, and is a lamp that drives lighting / extinguishing in the game effect lamp 909 or the like based on a signal from the effect control board 9012. It is equipped with a driver circuit and the like.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 toward the effect control board 9012 is relayed by the relay board 9015. The control command transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9015 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal. Each of the effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, in which the first byte represents MODE and the second byte represents EXT. The first bit of the MODE data may be set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to "0" in advance.

The game control microcomputer 90100 mounted on the main board 9011 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a ROM 90101 that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a RAM 90102 that provides a work area for game control. The computer 90103 includes a CPU 90103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, a random number circuit 90104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 90103, and an I / O 90105.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 90100, the CPU 90103 executes a program read from the ROM 90101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 90103 reads fixed data from the ROM 90101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 90103 writes various variable data to the RAM 90102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 90102 by the CPU 90103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 90103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 90100 via the I / O 90105, and the CPU 90103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 90100 via the I / O 90105. And transmission operations that output various signals are also performed.

The one-chip microcomputer to be the game control microcomputer 90100 may have at least a RAM 90102 built in in addition to the CPU 90103, and the ROM 90101, the random number circuit 90104, the I / O 90105, and the like may be externally attached.

In the game control microcomputer 90100, for example, a random number circuit 90104 or the like counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. Random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as a random number circuit 90104, or may be updated by software when the CPU 90103 of the game control microcomputer 90100 executes a predetermined computer program. You may. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102 in the game control microcomputer 90100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 90102, and the CPU 90103 The random value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

The ROM 90101 included in the game control microcomputer 90100 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 90101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 90103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 90101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used by the CPU 90103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 9011 and a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The constituent table data and the like are stored.

In the RAM 90102 included in the game control microcomputer 90100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 are temporarily stored in a rewritable manner.

The I / O 90105 is configured to include, for example, an input port for inputting various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 90100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 90100. To.

The effect control board 9012 includes an effect control CPU 90120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 90121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 90122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 90120, and an image display device. A random number circuit that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the display control unit 90123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the 905 and the sub-image display device 9051 and the effect control CPU 90120. 90124 and I / O 90125 are mounted.

As an example, in the effect control board 9012, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 90121 to execute the process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 90120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 90121, the effect control CPU 90120 writes various variation data to the RAM 90122 and temporarily stores the variation data, and the effect control CPU 90120 is stored in the RAM 90122. A variable data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variable data, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 90120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 9012 via the I / O 90125, and an effect control CPU 90120 is I / A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 9012 via O90125 is also performed.

The effect control CPU 90120, ROM 90121, and RAM 90122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 9012.

In the effect control board 9012, for example, a random number circuit 90124 or the like counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation. The random number used to control such an effect operation is also called an effect random number. The effect random number may be updated by hardware such as a random number circuit 90124, like the game random number used on the main board 9011, or the effect control CPU 90120 executes a predetermined computer program. It may be updated by software.

The ROM 90121 mounted on the effect control board 9012 shown in FIG. 22 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 90121 contains a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 90120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data constituting the determination tables, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative patterns and reach effects. For example, the effect control execution data and the end code associated with the effect control process timer determination value are displayed. It is composed of included process data, is configured by combining pattern data, and is set as a usage pattern described later. Further, the pattern data that becomes the effect control pattern as it is is also stored, and the pattern data may be set as the effect control pattern that becomes the use pattern as it is.

The RAM 90122 mounted on the effect control board 9012 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

The display control unit 90123 mounted on the effect control board 9012 outputs a video signal of the effect image to be displayed on the image display device 905 and the sub-image display device 9051 based on the control of the effect control CPU 90120, and outputs the video signal of the effect image to be displayed on the image display device 905. Display the production image on. As an example, the display control unit 90123 may be equipped with VDP, CGROM, VRAM, or the like. The VDP may be a GPU, GCL, or a microprocessor for image processing generally referred to as DSP. 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. For example, the effect control CPU 90120 transmits a display control command for designating an effect image to be displayed in the display screen of the image display device 905 to the display control unit 90123 according to the display control data included in the effect control pattern. The display control unit 90123 outputs a video signal for displaying the effect image designated by the display control command by using the data stored in the CGROM or the like in accordance with the display control command from the effect control CPU 90120. As a result, the video signal of the effect image under the control of the effect control CPU 90120 is output, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device 905.

The I / O 90125 mounted on the effect control board 9012 has, for example, an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from the main board 9011 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 9012. And are included. For example, from the output port of the I / O 90125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 905 and the sub-image display device 9051, a control signal transmitted to the audio control board 9013, and a lamp control board 9014 are transmitted. The control signal, the control signal transmitted to the drive motor 9052, and the like are output. An operation signal corresponding to the operation to the stick controller 9031A is input from the controller sensor unit 9035A to the input port of the I / O 90125, and an operation signal corresponding to the operation to the push button 9031B is input from the push sensor 9035B.

The image display device 905 includes a display panel composed of a liquid crystal panel or the like, a driver circuit for driving the display panel, or the like. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 90123 to the image display device 905 via the I / O 90125 based on the control of the effect control CPU 90120 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit drives the display panel based on the input video signal, and displays the image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the image display device 905.

With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 90120 controls the speakers 908L and 908R via the voice control board 9013 to output voice, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 909 via the lamp control board 9014. Alternatively, various effects are executed by displaying an effect image in the display area of the image display device 905 via the display control unit 90123.

The drive motor 9052 is composed of, for example, a stepping motor or the like, and controls the sub-image display device 9051 to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise by driving according to a drive signal transmitted from the effect control board 9012.

As an example of a game using a game ball, a launch motor included in a predetermined ball launching device based on a predetermined operation of a ball striking operation handle installed at the lower right of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 901. As a result, a game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area.

When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the passing gate 9041 and is detected by the gate switch 9021, the normal symbol start condition for executing the normal map game on the normal symbol display 9020 is set based on this detection. To establish. After that, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 9020 is started based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, that the previous normal symbol game has ended.

In the normal symbol game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the confirmed normal symbol, which is the variable display result of the normal symbol, is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol loss".

In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being "per normal figure", the opening control is performed so that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 906B is in the tilting position, and the predetermined time is set. After that, the closing control to return to the vertical position is performed.

Whether or not the variable display result of the normal symbol is set to "per normal figure" as a predetermined specific display result depends on the variable display result such as when the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 9020 is started. Is determined before the derivation display. In addition, the variable display period of the normal symbol is also determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed, such as when the normal symbol game is started.

When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 906A, the first starting condition is satisfied because the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 9022A. .. After that, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 904A is started. Will be done.

Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 906B, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 9022B. After that, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 904B starts. Will be done. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 906B is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting winning opening.

When the first special figure game is started or the second special figure game is started, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol is set as a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result is determined. It is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result.

After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived. Is displayed.

When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the jackpot gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. Whether or not the variable display game state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result becomes a "big hit", and is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a variable display result of the special symbol, when the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is "missing".

As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers "3" and "7" is used as a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is used as a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 904A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 904B. However, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 907 is in the first state which is advantageous for the player. Then, a round game is executed in which the large winning opening is continuously opened during a predetermined period or a period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the large winning opening and a winning ball is generated. During the period other than the execution period of such a round game, the large winning opening is closed, and the winning ball is difficult or impossible to generate. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 9023, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the jackpot game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit is reached.

When the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit", the case where the big hit type is either "non-probable change" or "probable change" is included. For example, as a variable display result of a special symbol, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is "non-probability", and when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "7" is derived and displayed, the jackpot is displayed. The type is "probability change". As a round game in a jackpot game state in which the jackpot type is "probability variation" or "non-probability variation", there are 15 normal open rounds in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 907 as the first state advantageous to the player is a predetermined time. It is executed a predetermined number of times such as rounds. The jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed is also called the normal open jackpot state. The jackpot game state based on the "big hit" when the jackpot type is "non-probability change" is called "non-probability change jackpot game state". Further, the jackpot game state based on the "big hit" when the jackpot type is "probability change" is called "probability change jackpot game state". The "big hit" when the big hit type is "non-probable change" may be called "non-probable change big hit", and the "big hit" when the big hit type is "probable change" may be called "probable change big hit".

After the jackpot game state ends, the variable display result may be controlled to a probabilistic state in which the probability of becoming a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied. Further, after the jackpot game state is completed, the average variable display time may be controlled to a shorter time state than the normal state. The time saving state is controlled so as to continue until one of the predetermined number of special figure games being executed and the next big hit game state being started, whichever of the time saving end conditions is satisfied first. To. In addition, the remaining number of executions of the special figure game until the time saving end condition is satisfied may be referred to as the time saving remaining number of times. The time saving state and the probability change state are advantageous gaming states for the player.

In this embodiment, the game state after the non-probability change jackpot game state ends is a time saving state, but does not become a probability change state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation jackpot gaming state ends is the time saving state and the probability variation control.

In the time-saving state, the normally variable winning ball device 906B is set to the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than in the non-time-saving state such as the normal state. Change. For example, the normal symbol display 9020 controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol" in each normal symbol game. The tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 906B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per normal" is set to be longer than in the normal state. The normal variable winning ball device 906B may be changed between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by the control of lengthening the length and the control of increasing the number of tilts as compared with the normal state. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball device 906B into an open state and a closed state in an advantageous change mode is called a high open control. By being controlled to such a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and the special gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The normal state is a specific game state such as a big hit game state, or a game state other than a game state that is advantageous to the player such as a time saving state or a probability change state, and the variable display result in the normal drawing game is ". The probability of "hit a normal figure" and the probability of a variable display result in a special figure game becoming a "big hit" are controlled in the same manner as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 901.

The time saving state is also called "high base state", "high base", etc., and the gaming state that is not the time saving state is also called "low base state", "low base", "non-time saving state", "non-time saving" or the like. The probability change state in which the probability change control is performed is also called "high probability state", "high probability", etc., and the game state that is not the probability change state is "low probability state", "low probability", "non-probability change state", "non-probability change state". It is also called. The gaming state in the probabilistic state and the time saving state is also called "high accuracy high base state", "high accuracy high base" and the like. The gaming state when the time is shortened instead of the probability change state is also called "low probability high base state", "low probability high base state", or the like. The gaming state when the time is not shortened but is in the probabilistic state is also called "high probability low base state", "high probability low base state", or the like. A state that does not become either a time saving state or a probability change state, that is, a normal state is also called a "low probability low base state", a "low probability low base state", or the like.

In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R provided in the image display device 905, the first special symbol game and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A Of the second special figure game on the display device 904B, the variable display of the decorative symbol and the display of the fourth special symbol are started in response to the start of any of the special figure games. In the first special figure game and the second special figure game, when a definite special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the "left" of the image display device 905 is synchronized with the timing of the derived display. In the "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R, the variable display of the decorative symbol ends, and the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode. Here, the reach mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 905 form a part of the jackpot combination, the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continue to fluctuate. It is a display mode in which all or a part of the decorative symbols are changed in synchronization while forming all or a part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of "left", "middle", and "right", when the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display area that is not stopped, the decorative symbol is fluctuating, or all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of "left", "middle", and "right". This is a display mode in which the decorative design is synchronized and fluctuates while forming all or a part of the jackpot combination.

During the variable display of the decorative symbol, a character image different from the decorative symbol is displayed on the screen of the image display device 905, a background image is displayed, and a moving image different from the decorative symbol is reproduced and displayed. The production is executed. These effects are called variable display during the variable display itself, together with the variable display of the decorative pattern itself. That is, the effect during variable display is an effect using an image displayed on the screen of the image display device 905 along with the variable display of the special symbol, and is a concept including the variable display itself of the decorative symbol. In this way, the effect during variable display is executed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. Making the variable display mode a reach mode is also one of the effects during the variable display. In the variable display effect, in addition to the effect of the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 905 along with the variable display of the special symbol, the sound output operation by the speakers 908L and 908R, the lighting operation by the game effect lamp 909, etc. Or the like may be included.

A reach effect may be executed as a part of the above-mentioned variable display effect. The reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode. The reach effect is to reduce the fluctuation speed of the decorative pattern, display a character image different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 905, change the display mode of the background image, or move the image different from the decorative pattern. By reproducing and displaying the image or changing the variation mode of the decorative pattern, it is an effect that performs an effect operation different from that before the reach mode. In this embodiment, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B are prepared as reach effects. In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation when each reach effect is executed is higher in the order of super reach B, super reach A, and normal reach. The jackpot expectation is, for example, the ratio at which the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit", and here, the ratio at which the variable display result of the decorative symbol is "big hit". Hereinafter, when referring to the jackpot expectation of a special figure game, the jackpot expectation includes the ratio of the variable display result of the decorative symbol being "big hit".

Further, as will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the so-called look-ahead notice is executed based on the determination at the time of starting winning. The look-ahead notice is a notice of the jackpot expectation of the special figure game that is the target of the look-ahead determination. In this embodiment, as a look-ahead notice, a hold change effect is prepared in which a predetermined image acts on the hold display image of the target to change the display mode of the hold display image. The hold change effect is executed during the execution of the variable display effect corresponding to the special figure game executed before the target. The hold change effect may be executed a plurality of times. In this case, the hold change effect is executed once for each of a plurality of variable displays of continuous or non-consecutive jumps, and the final of the hold display image of the target. The expected degree of big hit is announced by the display mode. The look-ahead notice is regarded as an effect separate from the variable display effect, but may be a part of the variable display effect.

When the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit", the fixed decorative symbol which is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 905. As an example, the same decorative symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of "left", "middle", and "right", so that a big hit combination is confirmed. It suffices if the decorative pattern is derived and displayed. The decorative design that is stopped and displayed may differ depending on the jackpot type.

When the variable display result of the special symbol is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode, and as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined non-reach combination are stopped. By being displayed, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed. Further, when the variable display result of the special symbol is "missing", as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a big hit combination is configured. When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that results in a non-specific display may be derived and displayed.

Next, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 will be described. The main board 9011 controls the progress of the game. Then, the main board 9011 transmits an effect control command to the effect control board 9012 according to the progress of the game. The effect control board 9012 performs various effects by executing effect control that controls the image display device 905 or the like based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 9011. As a result, the game executed by the main board 9011 and the various effects executed by the effect control board 9012 are synchronized. Hereinafter, the main effect control commands will be described with reference to FIG. 23. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number.

The command 8001 (H) is an effect control command that specifies the start of the first special figure game, that is, the start of the variable display of the first special figure. The command 8002 (H) is an effect control command that specifies the start of the second special figure game, that is, the start of the variable display of the second special figure. The first fluctuation start designation command and the second fluctuation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a fluctuation start designation command. In addition, information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special figure or the variable display of the second special figure may be included in the variation pattern designation command described later. The fluctuation start designation command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 81XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a variable display for a variable display of a special symbol or a variable display of a decorative symbol. A numerical value corresponding to each fluctuation pattern is set in "XX" of the command. Further, the variation pattern specification command may also be a command for designating the variation start of the decorative symbol. The variation pattern specification command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command for designating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. In this embodiment, display result specification commands corresponding to the variable display results are set. For example, a numerical value corresponding to the display result is set in "XX" in the command. The display result specification command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command for designating the end of the special figure game. The symbol confirmation specification command specifies that the variable display of the decorative symbol is terminated and the display result is derived and displayed. The symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted at the end of the special symbol game.

The command 95XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the background of the effect image displayed on the image display device 905. In this embodiment, the background is changed according to the gaming state. Therefore, the background designation command also specifies the game state. A numerical value corresponding to the background is set in "XX" in the command. The background designation command is transmitted at the timing when the game state can be changed, at the start of the special figure game, and the like.

The command A000 (H) is an effect control command that specifies the start of the jackpot game state. The fanfare is executed at the start of the jackpot game state. It is a production that notifies that the jackpot game state has been reached. This command is sent at the start of the jackpot game state.

The command A300 (H) is an effect control command for designating the end of the jackpot game state. The ending is an effect of notifying the end of the big hit game state, which is executed at the end of the big hit game state. This command is sent at the end of the last round game.

The command B100 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the first start winning is generated due to the game medium entering the first starting winning opening. The command B200 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the second start winning is generated due to the game medium entering the second starting winning opening. The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command. The start prize designation command is transmitted when the start prize occurs.

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the first start winning prize is generated and the number of reserved first special figures is increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the second start winning prize is generated and the number of the second special figure reserved storage is increased by one. These commands may be collectively referred to as special figure hold memory addition designation commands. The special figure hold memory addition designation command is transmitted when a start winning prize occurs.

The command C200 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the number of stored first special figures is reduced by one when the first special figure game is executed. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the number of the second special figure reserved storage is reduced by one when the second special figure game is executed. These commands may be collectively referred to as special figure hold memory subtraction specification commands. The special figure hold storage number subtraction specification command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command C4XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the determination result of the look-ahead determination at the time of starting winning. As will be described in detail later, when the first start prize or the second start prize occurs, the random number values MR'1 to MR3'used to determine whether or not to make a big hit, the big hit type, and the fluctuation pattern are determined. Be extracted. In this embodiment, for the special figure game corresponding to the extracted random number values MR1'to MR3', among the extracted random number values MR1'to MR3' before the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied. Based on the random number value MR1'of, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the special figure game becomes a "big hit". The look-ahead determination refers to this determination, and the look-ahead determination is performed by the winning random number value determination process in step S90211 described later. The judgment result of the look-ahead judgment is set to "XX" in the judgment result specification command at the time of winning. The winning judgment result specification command is transmitted when the starting winning is generated.

Next, the main operation of the pachinko gaming machine 901 in this embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart or the like, but in each operation, a process or the like that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

On the main board 9011, when the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 90100 is started, and the CPU 90103 executes a predetermined process which is, for example, the game control main process. In the game control main process, the CPU 90103 performs necessary initial settings and the like after setting interrupt disable.

When the CPU 90103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC supplied every predetermined period and receives the interrupt request, it sets the interrupt disabled state, for example, a predetermined game control timer interrupt. Execute the process.

In the game control timer interrupt processing, the CPU 90103 performs games in the pachinko gaming machine 901 such as switch processing, main side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, ordinary symbol process processing, and command control processing. Executes the process for controlling the progress of. At the end of the game control timer interrupt processing, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt processing is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time, which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

In the switch processing, each switch determines whether a detection signal has been input from various switches such as a gate switch 9021, a first start port switch 9022A, a second start port switch 9022B, and a count switch 9023 via a switch circuit 90110. This is a process of determining whether or not the switch is turned on for each switch and storing the determination result in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102. The determination result stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102 is used in the special symbol process process and the normal symbol process process described later.

The error processing on the main side is a processing in which an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result.

The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 901, 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 side of the main board 9011 by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 9011 side include a random number value MR1'for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2'for determining the jackpot type, and a random number value MR3'for determining the fluctuation pattern. And should be 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, and is "0". It can take any value from "65535".

The random value MR2'for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used to determine the jackpot type to be either "probability variation" or "non-probability variation" when the variable display result is "big hit". It can take any value from "0" to "99".

The random number value MR3'for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random number value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance, and is "0". It can take any value of ~ "99".

In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 90102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 901, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is set as a "big hit". Determining whether or not to control the game state, determining the jackpot type and fluctuation pattern, controlling the display operation on the special symbol display device 904 based on the determination result, and winning the jackpot game state special variable winning ball device 907. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the opening / closing operation of the mouth in a predetermined procedure. The details of the special symbol process processing will be described later, but by executing the special symbol process processing each time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the result, and the jackpot game state. Etc. are realized.

In the normal symbol process processing, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 9041, if the number of holds does not reach the upper limit, the hold storage of the normal figure game is performed, or the hold memory is used to variably display the normal symbol game. The result and fluctuation pattern can be determined, the display operation on the normal symbol display 9020 can be controlled according to the fluctuation pattern to execute the variable display of the normal symbol, and the variable display result of the normal symbol game can be derived and displayed. In the case of "per normal drawing", a process of opening the normally variable winning ball device 906B is performed. By executing the normal symbol process process each time a timer interrupt occurs, the normal symbol game can be executed, and the normal variable winning ball device 906B can be opened for a predetermined period when the normal symbol is hit.

The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 9011 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 9012. As an example, in the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process, etc., the transmission setting of the control command is performed, and in the command control process, the process of actually transmitting the control command set to be transmitted to the effect control board 9012 is performed. Will be done.

Next, the special figure process processing will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 90103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S90101). FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S90101.

When the start winning prize determination process is started, the CPU 90103 first determines whether or not the first starting port switch 9022A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 906A is turned on ( Step S90201). For example, when the determination result that the first start port switch 9022A is determined to be in the ON state in the switch processing is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102, the first start port switch 9022A is ON. You just have to judge. When the first start port switch 9022A is turned on (step S90201; YES), whether or not the number of reserved first special figure reservations, which is the number of reserved storages of the first special figure game, is a predetermined upper limit value. Is determined (step S90202). At this time, the CPU 90103 specifies the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first special figure reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first special figure reserved storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102. I hope I can. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S90202 (step S90202; NO), the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102 is set to "1". Set (step S90203).

When the first start port switch 9022A is off in step S90201 (step S90201; NO), or when the first special figure hold storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S90202 (step S90202; YES), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start opening switch 9022B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 906B is turned on (step S90204). For example, when the determination result that the second start port switch 9022B is determined to be in the ON state in the switch processing is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102, the second start port switch 9022B is ON. You just have to judge. When it is determined that the second start port switch 9022B is ON (step S90204; YES), the second special figure hold storage number, which is the hold storage number of the second special figure game, becomes a predetermined upper limit value. Whether or not it is determined (step S90205). At this time, the CPU 90103 specifies the second special figure reserved storage number by reading the second special figure reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second special figure reserved storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102. I hope I can. When the second special figure hold storage number is not the upper limit value in step S90205 (step S90205; NO), the start port buffer value is set to "2" (step S90206). If the second start port switch 9022B is not turned on (step S90204; NO), or if the second special figure reserved storage number is the upper limit value (step S90205; YES), the start winning determination process is terminated.

After executing any of the processes of steps S90203 and S90206, the hold storage count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be added by 1 (step S90207). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the 1st special figure hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the 2nd special figure hold memory count value is added. Add 1 In this way, the first special figure reserved memory count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the first starting condition for the game ball to enter the first starting winning opening is satisfied. Further, the second special figure reserved memory count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the second start condition for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is satisfied. At this time, the total hold storage count value, which is the stored value of the total hold storage counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102, is updated so as to be added by 1 (step S90208).

After executing the process of step S90208, the CPU 90103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning prize (step S90209). As an example, in the process of step S90209, among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 90104 or the random counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102, the random number value MR1'for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination are used. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2'and the random number value MR3' for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored as hold data by being set at the beginning of a free entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S90210). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 26 (A). On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 26 (B). When the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 90103 controls the first hold display 9025A to display a display capable of specifying the number of the first special figure hold storage added by one. You may let the first hold indicator 9025A do it. When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 90103 controls the second hold display 9025B to display a display capable of specifying the number of the second special figure hold storage added by one. The second hold indicator 9025B may be allowed to perform this.

The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 26 (A) has not been started yet, although the game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 906A and the first starting winning has been generated. Stores the pending data of the first special figure game. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order of winning in the first start winning opening, and the CPU 90103 extracts from the random number circuit 90104 or the like based on the establishment of the first start condition by the entry of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1'for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2' for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3'for determining the fluctuation pattern are reserved data, and the number of stored values is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach. In this embodiment, in this way, the first special figure game that has not yet been started is stored as a hold memory.

The second special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 26 (B) is still started although the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 906B and the second starting winning is generated. Stores the pending data of the second special figure game. As an example, the second special figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order of winning in the second start winning opening, and the CPU 90103 extracts from the random number circuit 90104 or the like based on the establishment of the second start condition by the entry of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1'for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2' for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3'for determining the fluctuation pattern are set as pending data, and the number reaches a predetermined upper limit. Remember until you reach it. In this embodiment, in this way, the second special figure game that has not yet been started is stored as a hold memory.

After that, the random number value determination process at the time of winning is executed (step S90211). FIG. 27A is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number value determination process. In the prize-winning random number value determination process, the CPU 90103 first sets the transmission of the first start prize designation command if the start port buffer value is "1", and then transmits the first special figure hold storage number addition designation command. If the setting is made and the start port buffer value is "2", the transmission setting of the second start winning prize designation command is made, and then the transmission setting of the second special figure hold storage number addition designation command is performed (step S90401).

Next, the CPU 90103 determines whether or not the current jackpot game state is present (step S90402). Whether or not the current jackpot game state is present can be specified by, for example, the value of the special figure process flag described later. Here, if it is "4" to "7", it is in the big hit game state. When the value of the special figure process flag is other than "4" to "7" and the jackpot game state is not in progress (step S90402; NO), it is determined whether or not the current time is shortened (step S90403). Whether or not the current state is the time saving state may be specified by the state of the time saving flag. When the time saving flag is on and the current time saving state is in the time saving state (step S9403; YES), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “2” (step S90404).

When the start port buffer value is "2" (step S90404; YES), or when the time saving state is not in progress (step S90403; NO), the CPU 90103 is held this time based on the random number value MR1'extracted in step S90209. It is determined whether or not the display result of the special figure game is a "big hit" (step S90405). In the determination, the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table, which is referred to when determining the special figure display result at the start of the special figure game, is referred to. In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 29, a numerical value compared with the random number value MR1'is a" big hit "or" It suffices if it is assigned to "loss". When the gaming state is not the probabilistic state, the first special figure display result determination table is referred to, and when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the second special figure display result determination table is referred to. Whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state may be specified based on the probabilistic flag provided in the RAM 90102 and turned on in the probabilistic state.

In step S90405, the CPU 90103 sets the range of the determined value assigned to the "big hit" in the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table as the jackpot determination range. In the probable change state, "8000" to "9899" are set as the jackpot determination range, and in the non-probability change state, "8000" to "8189" are set as the jackpot determination range. Then, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1'of this time is within the set jackpot determination range.

When the random value MR1'this time is within the jackpot judgment range and it is determined that the special figure display result of the special figure game held this time is "big hit" (step S90405; YES), the jackpot is designated as the judgment result. Set the transmission of the winning determination result specification command (step S90406). Since "02" of the EXT data is set in the jackpot determination result (see FIG. 27 (B)), the transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command including the data in the EXT data is performed.

When it is determined that the random number value MR1'is not within the jackpot judgment range and the special figure display result of the special figure game held this time is "missing" (step S90405; NO), when the winning is specified as the judgment result. Set the transmission of the determination result specification command (step S90407). Since "01" of the EXT data is set in the loss determination result (see FIG. 27 (B)), the transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command including the data in the EXT data is performed.

When the value of the special figure process flag is "4" to "7" and the jackpot game state is in progress (step S90402; YES), or when the start port buffer value is "1" (step S90404; NO), the look-ahead notice In order to limit the execution of the above, the transmission setting of the winning determination result specification command for designating no determination as the determination result is performed (step S90408). As a result, the execution of the look-ahead notice is restricted on the effect control board 9012 side. Since "00" of the EXT data is set for the determination result without the determination (see FIG. 27 (B)), the transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command including the data in the EXT data is performed.

By restricting the execution of the look-ahead effect for the first start-up prize in the time-saving state and the start-up prize in the big hit game state, it is possible to prevent the execution of the look-ahead effect at an inappropriate timing.

After steps S90406, S90407, and S90408, the winning random number value determination process ends.

In addition, one set of each command set to be transmitted in the process is collectively transmitted in the subsequent command control process as a command at the time of starting winning. The set of the 1st start prize designation command, the 1st special figure hold memory number addition designation command, and the prize judgment result designation command is called the 1st start prize designation command, and the 2nd start prize designation command and the 2nd special figure hold. The set of the memory number addition designation command and the winning judgment result designation command is called the second start winning command.

Returning to FIG. 27, after the winning random number value determination process in step S9021, the CPU 90103 determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S90212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "2" (step S90212; "2"), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S90213), and then the start prize is won. The judgment process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "1" (step S90212; "1"), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S90214). The process proceeds to step S90204. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 9022A and the second start port switch 9022B simultaneously detect a valid start prize for the game ball, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be reliably completed.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S90101 shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 90103 selects one of the processes of steps S90110 to S90117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102. And execute.

The special symbol normal processing in step S90110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S90110 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 90103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol hold storage number is "0" (step S90231). The CPU 90103 may determine whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number count value is "0".

When the second special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in step S90231 (step S90231; NO), the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102, for example, the head area of the second special figure hold storage unit. The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out (step S90232). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in the process of step S90209 corresponding to the occurrence of the start prize at the second start prize opening are read out. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step S90232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second special figure holding memory count value and updating, the second special figure holding storage number is updated to be subtracted by 1, and the second special figure is updated. The storage content in the hold storage unit is shifted (step S90233). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number "1" in the second special figure hold storage unit is shifted upward one entry at a time. Further, in the process of step S90233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by 1. 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 90102, is updated to "2" (step S90234).

When the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step S90231 (step S90231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step S90235). The CPU 90103 may determine whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number count value is "0". As described above, the process of step S90235 is executed when the second special figure reserved storage number is determined to be "0" in step S90231, and the first special figure reserved storage number is "0". Judge whether or not. As a result, the execution of the second special figure game is started with priority over the first special figure game.

When the number of reserved first special figures is other than "0" in step S90235 (step S90235; NO), the reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102, for example, the head area of the first special figure reserved storage unit. The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out (step S90236). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in the process of step S90209 corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning at the first starting winning opening are read out. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step S90236, for example, by subtracting 1 from the count value of the first special figure reserved storage number and updating it, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated so as to be subtracted by 1, and the first special figure is updated. The storage content in the hold storage unit is shifted (step S90237). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number "1" in the first special figure hold storage unit is shifted upward one entry at a time. Further, in the process of step S90237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by 1. Then, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S90238).

After executing any of the processes of steps S90234 and S90238, the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined to be either "big hit" or "loss" (step S90239). As an example, in the process of step S90239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of ROM 90101 in advance is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 90103 sets the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 29 (A) as a table to be used when the current state is in the non-probable change state, and the CPU 90103 sets the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 29 (A) as a table to be used. 2 Set the special figure display result determination table as the table to be used. In each special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 29, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1'for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the "big hit" or "loss" that is the determination result. I just need to be there.

The CPU 90103 reads numerical data indicating a random number value MR1'for determining a special figure display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the variable random number buffer in step S9022 or S90236 from the variable random number buffer, and reads the random number value MR1. Refer to the first or second special figure display result determination table set as the table to be used based on the numerical data indicating ′, and match the random number value MR1 ′ in the reference first or second special figure display result determination table. The "big hit" or "loss" assigned to the determined value may be determined as the result of displaying the special figure this time. When the random number value MR1'is "9000", the CPU 90103 determines that the special figure display result is set to "big hit" by referring to the second special figure display result determination table when the probability change flag is on. , When the probability change flag is off, it is determined that the special figure display result is set to "miss" by referring to the first special figure display result determination table.

As shown in FIG. 29, in the probabilistic state, the special figure display result is determined as a "big hit" at a higher determination rate than in the non-probability state. Therefore, for example, by the jackpot end processing of step S90117 shown in FIG. 24, the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is "probability variation", and the present is the probability variation state. Occasionally, the special figure display result is more likely to be a "big hit" and a big hit game state is more likely to occur than in the non-probability change state. That is, it is advantageous for the player when the present is in a probabilistic state.

After that, the CPU 90103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S90239 is a "big hit" (step S90240). When the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S90240; YES), the big hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102 is set to the on state (step S90241). Further, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S90242). As an example, in the process of step S90242, a jackpot type determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of ROM 90101 is selected and set as a table used for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 90103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 30 as the table to be used. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 30, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR2'for determining the jackpot type may be assigned to "non-probability variation" or "probability variation" as the determination result. ..

The CPU 90103 reads the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number value MR2'included in the game random number temporarily stored in the variable random number buffer in step S9022 or S90236 from the variable random number buffer and reads it from the variable random number buffer. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2'for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type determination table set in the used table is referred to, and the determined value that matches the random number value MR2'is assigned in the referenced jackpot type determination table. The "non-probability change" or "probability change" may be determined as the jackpot type this time.

After executing the process of step S90242, the determined jackpot type is stored (step S90243). The CPU 90103 may store the jackpot type by storing the jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102.

When the special symbol display result is not "big hit" (step S90240; NO), or after step S90243, a definite special symbol which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game is determined (step S90244). As an example, when it is determined in step S90240 that the special symbol display result is not a "big hit", a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a final special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S90240 that the special symbol display result is "big hit", any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of jackpot symbols is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type in step S90242. It may be decided as a definite special symbol.

After executing the process of step S90244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" (step S90245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "1" in step S90245, the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S90111 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

If the number of reserved memory of the first special figure game is "0" in step S90235 (step S90235; YES), the predetermined demo display setting is made (step S90246), and then the special symbol normal processing ends. .. In this demo display setting, is the effect control command for designating the start of the demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 905, for example, transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012? Judge whether or not. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the demo display start specification command is set to be transmitted, and then the demo display setting is terminated. The effect control board 9012 displays the demo screen when the demo display start designation command is transmitted.

The fluctuation pattern setting process in step S90111 in FIG. 24 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S90111 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 90103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S90261). Then, when the jackpot flag is on (step S90261; YES), the jackpot variation pattern is determined with reference to the jackpot variation pattern determination table (step S90262). When the jackpot flag is off (step S90261; NO), the loss time variation pattern is determined with reference to the loss variation pattern determination table (step S90263).

FIG. 32 shows a specific example of the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, fluctuation patterns PA1'-1, PA2'-1, PA3'-2 to PA3'-4 are prepared as fluctuation patterns at the time of loss. Further, as the jackpot fluctuation pattern, fluctuation patterns PB3'-2 to PB3'-4 are prepared.

The fluctuation patterns PA1'-1 and PA2'-1 among the fluctuation patterns at the time of loss are non-reach fluctuation patterns that specify non-reach. The variation pattern PA2'-1 is a non-reach variation pattern for shortening the time when the special figure variation time is shorter than usual. The fluctuation patterns PA3'-2 to PA3'-4 among the fluctuation patterns at the time of loss are reach fluctuation patterns for designating reach. The variation pattern PA3'-2 is a reach variation pattern that specifies the execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PA3'-3 is a reach variation pattern that specifies the development from the execution of the normal reach to the super reach A. The variation pattern PA3'-4 is a reach variation pattern that specifies the development from the execution of the normal reach to the super reach B.

The fluctuation pattern PB3'-2 among the jackpot fluctuation patterns is a reach fluctuation pattern that specifies the execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PB3'-3 is a reach variation pattern that specifies the development from the execution of the normal reach to the super reach A. The variation pattern PB3'-4 is a reach variation pattern that specifies the development from the execution of the normal reach to the super reach B.

In step S90262, for example, the jackpot variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 33 is referred to. As shown in FIG. 33, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR3'for determining the fluctuation pattern may be assigned to any of the jackpot fluctuation patterns that will be the determination result. In step S90262, the CPU 90103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3'read from the variation random number buffer, and in the jackpot variation pattern determination table to be referred to. Any one of the fluctuation patterns PB3'-2 to PB3'-4 assigned to the determination value matching the random number value MR3'may be determined as the current jackpot fluctuation pattern.

In FIG. 33, the determination ratio is shown instead of the range of determination values. In the actual table, it is sufficient that the determination values in the range corresponding to the determination ratio of FIG. 33 are assigned to each fluctuation pattern. For example, in FIG. 33, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB3'-2 is 10/100, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB3'-3 is 20/100, and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB3'-4 is 70 /. Since it is 100, the fluctuation pattern PB3'-2 is assigned a decision value 0 to 9 to be compared with the random value MR3', and the fluctuation pattern PB3'-3 is assigned a decision value 10 to 29 to be compared with the random value MR3'. The variation pattern PB3'-4 is assigned a determined value 30 to 99 to be compared with the random number value MR3'. The same is true for other tables that describe the decision rate.

In step S90263, when the current gaming state is the non-time saving state, the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34A is referred to. When the current gaming state is the time saving state, the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 34 (B) is referred to.

As shown in FIG. 34, in the first and second loss fluctuation pattern determination tables, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR3'for determination of the fluctuation pattern is one of the loss time fluctuation patterns that is the determination result. It suffices if it is assigned. In step S90263, the CPU 90103 uses either the first or second loss variation pattern determination table set as the usage pattern based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3'read from the variation random number buffer. Any of the variation patterns PA1'-1, PA3'-2 to PA3'-4 assigned to the determination value matching the random number value MR3'in the first or second loss variation pattern determination table to be referred to. Alternatively, any of the fluctuation patterns PA2'-1, PA3'-2 to PA3'-4 may be determined as the current fluctuation pattern at the time of loss.

In the variation pattern determination table for loss shown in FIG. 34, the variation pattern PA2'-1 having a short special figure variation time is easily selected in the time saving state, and is averaged in the time saving state as compared with the non-time saving state. Variable display time can be shortened to suppress the occurrence of invalid start winnings, and it is possible to reduce the player from stopping the launch of the game ball. In addition, the execution frequency of the variable display can be increased.

With reference to FIGS. 33 and 34, at the time of a big hit, the fluctuation pattern PB3'-4 for executing super reach B, the fluctuation pattern PB3'-3 for executing super reach A, and the fluctuation pattern PB3'-2 for executing normal reach are in that order. The decision rate is high. The high and low of the determination rate of each fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is the opposite. For this reason, when Super Reach B is executed, the variable display result becomes a "big hit" at the highest rate. Then, in the order of Super Reach A and Normal Reach, the ratio of the variable display result becoming a "big hit" decreases.

After executing step S90262 or S90263, the special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is set (step S90264). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the definite special symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. The special symbol fluctuation time is specified by each fluctuation pattern, and the CPU 90103 changes the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol by setting the special symbol fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern selected in the process of step S90262 or S90263. The timing at which the display result is derived can be set. The special figure fluctuation time is set, for example, by setting a timer value according to the special figure fluctuation time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102.

Following the process of step S90264, one of the first special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 904B for which the start condition is satisfied. Is set to start the fluctuation of the special symbol so as to start (step S90265). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 904A. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 904B. When the CPU 90103 starts the first special figure game, the CPU 90103 controls the first hold display 9025A to display a display capable of specifying the subtracted first special figure hold storage number by the first hold display 9025A. May be done. Further, when the second special figure game is started, the CPU 90103 controls the second hold display 9025B to display a display capable of specifying the subtracted second special figure hold storage number 9025B. May be done.

After that, in order to notify the effect control board 9012 side of the special symbol display result, the determination result of the variation pattern, and the like, the command transmission setting at the start of the variation of the special symbol is set (step S90266). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the first fluctuation start designation command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the display result designation command, and the background designation command are used as the fluctuation start command corresponding to the first special figure game. , 1st special figure Set the transmission for sequentially transmitting the reserved storage number subtraction specification command. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the second fluctuation start designation command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the display result designation command, and the background designation command are used as the fluctuation start command corresponding to the second special figure game. , 2nd special figure Set the transmission for sequentially transmitting the reserved storage number subtraction specification command. These commands are sequentially transmitted by one timer interrupt in the subsequent command control process.

After executing the process of step S90266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" (step S90267), and then the variation pattern setting process ends. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S90267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S90112 is executed.

The special symbol variation process in step S90112 of FIG. 24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In the special symbol variation processing, the CPU 90103 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S9011 has elapsed. For example, by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer whose initial value is set in step S90111 and determining whether or not the subtracted timer value becomes "0", whether or not the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed. It may be judged whether or not. When the timer value of the game control process timer is not 0, the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed, so the first special symbol display device 904A or the first special symbol display device 904A or the like is controlled to execute the variable display of the special figure in the special figure game. The second special symbol display device 904B performs a process for changing the special symbol, and ends the special symbol variation process. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol fluctuation reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the first special symbol display device 904A or the second special symbol display The device 904B controls to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, stops and displays the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol, sets the transmission of the symbol confirmation designation command, and sets the value of the special symbol process flag to "3". Update to. By repeatedly executing step S90112 when a timer interrupt occurs, variable display of the special symbol, derivation display of the confirmed special symbol, and the like are realized.

The special symbol stop process in step S90113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 90103 determines whether the jackpot flag is on. When the jackpot flag is on, the time saving flag and the probability change flag are reset, and the count value of the time saving number of times, which is provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102 and counts the remaining number of times of the variable display executed during the time saving state, is set. The process of resetting to "0" is performed. Then, the timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time is set in the game control process timer as the initial value. Then, "15" is set as an initial value in the round number counter for counting the round games provided in the RAM 90102. After that, the setting to send the hit start designation command is made, the special symbol process flag is updated to "4", and the special symbol stop processing is terminated. Since the game state may be changed here, the background specification command may be set to be transmitted.

When the jackpot flag is off, it is determined whether the time reduction flag is on, and when it is on, the count value of the time reduction counter is subtracted by "1". After that, it is determined whether the count value after subtracting "1" is "0", and if the count value is "0", the time saving end condition for ending the time saving state is satisfied. Turn off the time saving flag to finish. After that, set the transmission to send the background specification command based on the state of the probability change flag. If the time saving flag is off, the count value after subtracting "1" is not "0", or after setting the background specification command transmission, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". The special symbol stop processing is terminated.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S90114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this jackpot opening pre-processing, for example, the timer value of the game control process timer is subtracted. If the timer value after subtraction is not "0", it means that the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so that the jackpot opening pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is "0", it means that the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the start timing of the round game has come. In this case, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state to open the big winning opening, and setting the timer value corresponding to the upper limit of the period for keeping the big winning opening open in the game control process timer. Processing etc. is executed. When the process of opening the large winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". By repeating step S90114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big winning opening, and the like are realized.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S90115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the timer value of the game control process timer is subtracted by 1, the timer value after the subtraction is 1, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 9023 in one round game, and the like. Based on this, a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included.

When it is determined that the timer value after subtracting 1 becomes 0 or the number of detected game balls reaches a predetermined number, it is time to close the big winning opening, so the big winning opening is closed. The process of returning to is executed, the process of setting the timer value corresponding to the closing time of the big winning opening in the game control process timer, the process of subtracting the count value of the round number counter by 1, and the like are executed. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls does not reach the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big winning opening is performed to open the big hit. End the intermediate processing. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", and the process during the big hit opening process is terminated.

By repeating step S90115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the large winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state, and finally the large winning opening is closed.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S90116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this jackpot release post-processing, processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become "0", processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it has not become "0", etc. Will be done.

If it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is "0", it means that the round game has reached the upper limit, so the timer value corresponding to the ending waiting time doctor is set to the game control process timer in the game control process. Set to timer. In addition, the setting to send the hit end specification command is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7".

When the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by 1, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If it is not 0, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state. Is maintained, and the post-processing after opening the jackpot ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the process of opening the large winning opening and the upper limit of the period of opening the large winning opening is set in the game control process timer. Processing etc. is executed. When the process of opening the large winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is set to "5".

Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S90115 and S90116 for each timer interrupt after the big winning opening is opened in step S90114.

The jackpot end processing of step S90117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not been completed, so the jackpot end processing is terminated as it is. When the timer value subtracted by 1 becomes 0, the ending ends, so the states of the time reduction flag, the time reduction count counter, the probability change flag, and the like are set according to the jackpot type stored in the jackpot type buffer.

For example, the CPU 90103 determines whether or not the jackpot type is "probability change", and if it is a probabilistic change, turns on the time saving flag and the probability change flag, and counts the initial value in the time saving number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102. Is set to "100". If the jackpot type is "non-probability change", only the time saving flag is turned on, and "100" is set as the initial count value in the time saving number counter. After that, various data such as the game control process timer, the jackpot type buffer set value, and the states of various flags are appropriately reset, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

Next, the main operations of the effect control board 9012 will be described.

In the effect control board 9012, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 90120 is activated to execute, for example, a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 90120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 90122, set various initial values, set the CTC registers mounted on the effect control board 9012, and the like. I do. After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90122 is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time elapses, for example, based on the CTC register setting or the like in the timer interrupt process executed separately from the effect control main process. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, it waits. Therefore, the command analysis process and the effect control process process, which will be described later, are executed every time a timer interrupt occurs.

Further, on the effect control board 9012 side, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 9011 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 9011 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 90120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but interrupts when using a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 90120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 90125, a control signal that becomes an effect control command is transmitted from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 via the relay board 9015. To capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 90122. After that, the effect control CPU 90120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

When the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to turn it off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90100 of the main board 9011 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer is read and analyzed, and the settings and controls corresponding to the analysis results are set and controlled. Do.

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process process, the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices is determined, determined, set, and the like according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 9011. Following the effect control process process, the effect random number update process is executed. In the effect random number update process, the software updates numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 90122 as various random number values used for the effect control. After that, the determination of whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on is executed again.

Next, the command analysis process will be described. In the command analysis process, the received command stored in the effect control command reception buffer is analyzed, which effect control command the received command is, and processing is performed according to the specified effect control command. When a plurality of reception commands are stored in the effect control command reception buffer, analysis or the like is performed for each reception command.

FIG. 35 shows the relationship between the effect control command specified by the analysis and the processing content corresponding to the effect control command. Each command reception flag and each command storage area in FIG. 35 are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90122. In addition, setting each command reception flag means turning the flag on. The state of each command reception flag and the commands stored in each command storage area may be reset or deleted at appropriate timings. The first start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer are also provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90122.

As shown in FIG. 36 (A), a hold display number serving as a buffer number is set in the command buffer at the time of winning the first start. A set of commands including the first start winning prize designation command, the first special figure hold storage number addition designation command, and the winning judgment result designation command is a storage area corresponding to the first hold display numbers "1" to "4". It is stored in order from the beginning of the free space in.

As shown in FIG. 36 (B), a hold display number serving as a buffer number is set in the command buffer at the time of winning the second start. A set of commands consisting of the second start winning prize designation command, the second special figure hold storage number addition designation command, and the winning judgment result designation command is a storage area corresponding to the second hold display numbers "1" to "4". It is stored in order from the beginning of the free space in.

The winning judgment result designation command is stored in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning when the first start winning designation command reception flag is on, and the second start when the second start winning designation command reception flag is on. It is stored in the command buffer at the time of winning. In one start winning, the start winning designation command is transmitted before the winning judgment result designation command, so it depends on the state of the first start winning designation command reception flag and the second start winning designation command reception flag. By specifying the storage destination of the start prize designation command, each command of the first start prize command transmitted from the main board 9011 when the first start prize occurs is stored in the first start prize command buffer as one set. Then, each command of the start winning command transmitted from the main board 9011 when the second start winning is generated is stored in the second starting winning command buffer as one set.

Further, each of the command reception flags for specifying the winning determination results in FIGS. 1-1 to 1-4 of FIG. 35 is provided corresponding to the hold display numbers "1" to "4" of the command buffer at the time of the first start winning. When the winning judgment result specification command is stored in the first start winning command buffer, the winning judgment result stored this time among the 1st to 1-4th winning judgment result specification command reception flags is stored. The flag corresponding to the hold display number of the specified command is turned on. For example, when the winning judgment result specification command is stored corresponding to the hold display number "1", the 1-1 winning judgment result specification command reception flag is turned on, and the holding display number "2" is corresponded to. When the winning judgment result specification command is stored, the 1-2 winning judgment result specification command reception flag is turned on, and when the winning judgment result specification command is stored corresponding to the hold display number "3", the first 1-3 When the winning judgment result specification command reception flag is turned on and the winning judgment result specification command is stored corresponding to the hold display number "4", the 1-4th winning judgment result specification command reception flag is set. Turn on.

Each of the 2nd to 2nd to 4th winning judgment result designation command reception flags in FIG. 35 is provided corresponding to each of the hold display numbers "1" to "4" of the second start winning command buffer. , When the winning judgment result specification command is stored in the second start winning command buffer, the winning judgment result specification command stored this time among the 2-1 to 2-4 winning judgment result specification command reception flags The flag corresponding to the hold display number of is turned on. For example, when the winning judgment result specification command is stored corresponding to the hold display number "1", the 2-1 winning judgment result specification command reception flag is turned on and the hold display number "2" is corresponded to. When the winning judgment result specification command is stored, the 2nd 2nd winning judgment result specification command reception flag is turned on, and when the winning judgment result specification command is stored corresponding to the hold display number "3", the second 2-3 When the winning judgment result specification command reception flag is turned on and the winning judgment result specification command is stored corresponding to the hold display number "4", the 2-4 winning judgment result specification command reception flag is set. Turn on.

The first 1-1 to 1-4 winning judgment result designation commands and the 2-1 to 2-4 winning judgment result designation commands are collectively referred to as winning judgment result designation commands.

Since the winning judgment result specification command is transmitted last in one starting winning command, whether or not a new starting winning command has been received depending on the state of each of the above winning judgment result specification command reception flags. In addition, it is possible to specify which of the hold display numbers of the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer the newly received start winning command is stored.

Since the command at the time of the first start winning is transmitted from the main board 9011 in response to the occurrence of the hold of the first special figure game, when the hold of the first special figure game occurs, it is sent to the command buffer at the time of the first start prize. One set of received commands to be stored will be increased by one. Since the command at the time of the second start winning is transmitted from the main board 9011 in response to the occurrence of the hold of the second special figure game, at the time of the second start winning in response to the occurrence of the hold of the second special figure game. One set of received commands stored in the command buffer will be increased by one.

Further, as will be described in detail later, when the first special figure game is executed, the commands at the time of the first start winning, which are stored corresponding to the first hold display numbers "2" to "4", are the higher numbers. 1 The hold display number is shifted from "1" to "3". Further, when the second special figure game is executed, the second start winning command stored corresponding to the second hold display numbers "2" to "4" is the second hold display number "1" which is a higher number. Is shifted to "3".

With the above configuration, the hold display number of the command buffer at the time of the first start winning and the hold number of the hold storage unit of the first special figure are stored corresponding to the same number, and the command at the time of the first start win and the hold data are stored. The number of commands at the time of the first start winning, which is stored in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, is the same as the number of the first special figure hold storage number of the first special figure game. In addition, the hold display number of the second start winning command buffer and the hold number of the second special figure hold storage unit are stored corresponding to the same number, and the second start prize command and the hold data correspond to each other. Therefore, the number of the second start winning commands stored in the second start winning command buffer is the same as the number of the second special figure reserved memory of the second special figure game.

It should be noted that each hold display number in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer also corresponds to each display position of the hold display image. Specifically, each hold display number of the command buffer at the time of the first start winning corresponds to each display position of the first hold display image provided in the area 905HA of the display area 905H, and the hold display number "1" is The leftmost display position in the area 905HA, the hold display number "2" corresponds to the second display position from the left in the area 905HA, and the hold display number "3" corresponds to the third display position from the left in the area 905HA. Corresponds to, and the hold display number "4" corresponds to the fourth display position from the left in the area 905HA. Further, each hold display number of the command buffer at the time of the second start winning corresponds to each display position of the second hold display image provided in the area 905HB of the display area 905H, and the hold display number "1" is in the area 905HB. Corresponding to the leftmost display position, the hold display number "2" corresponds to the second display position from the left in the area 905HB, and the hold display number "3" corresponds to the third display position from the left in the area 905HB. , The hold display number "4" corresponds to the fourth display position from the left in the area 905HB.

Further, the hold change effect execution pattern and the action effect execution pattern are stored in each of the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer. The hold change effect execution pattern will be described in detail later, but it specifies the execution pattern of the hold change effect, and is stored corresponding to the start winning command corresponding to the special figure game of the target of the hold change effect. .. Similarly, the action effect execution pattern specifies the execution pattern of the action effect, and is stored corresponding to the start winning command corresponding to the special figure game of the target of the action effect.

In the start winning command buffer of FIG. 36, "0000 (H)" indicates that the command is not stored, and "-" stores both the hold change effect execution pattern and the action effect execution pattern. Indicates that it has not been done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 35, in the command analysis process, when the background designation command is received, the state of the high accuracy flag and the state of the high base flag are switched according to the background designated by the background designation command.

Next, the effect control process processing will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 90120 first executes the hold change effect setting process (step S90161), and then, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90122, the following Any of the processes of steps S90170 to S90175 as described above is selected and executed.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the pending change effect setting process. In the hold change effect setting process, the effect control CPU 90120 first determines whether or not a new start winning command has been received this time (step S90671). For example, if any of the 1st to 1st to 1-4th winning judgment result designation command reception flags and the 2nd to 2nd to 2nd to 4th winning judgment result designation command reception flags are on, the start is started. Since the winning command is newly stored in the first starting winning command buffer or the second starting winning command buffer, it is determined that a new starting winning command has been received. When a plurality of flags among the above-mentioned winning judgment result specification command reception flags are turned on, the second start winning command having the largest hold display number is used as the "newly received start winning command". The following processing is executed for each command as the "newly received start winning command" of the start winning command of the hold display number corresponding to each of the plurality of turned-on flags. You may do so. Of the first start winning command and the second start winning command stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer, which start winning command is the "newly received start winning command". Can be specified by which of the winning judgment result specification command reception flags that are in the ON state. For example, if the 1-3 winning judgment result specification command reception flag is on, the first starting winning command stored in the hold display number "3" of the first starting winning command buffer is "newly received". It becomes a "start winning command", and if the 2-2 winning judgment result specification command reception flag is on, the second starting winning command is stored in the hold display number "2" of the second starting winning command buffer. The command becomes "newly received start winning command".

When there is no reception of a new start winning command (step S90671; NO) because both the first winning judgment result designation command reception flag and the second winning judgment result designation command reception flag are off. Since the hold change effect is not executed, the hold change effect setting process is terminated.

When a new start winning command is received (step S90671; YES), it is determined whether the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is "1" (step S90672), and the new start winning command is received. If the hold display number corresponding to the start winning command received in is not "1" (step S90672; NO), the winning judgment result specification command included in the newly received start winning command is "No judgment". Is specified as the determination result (step S90673).

When the winning judgment result specification command does not specify "no judgment" as the judgment result (step S90673; NO), the hold change effect execution pattern is set in the first start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the action effect execution pattern is stored (step S90674), and if neither the hold change effect execution pattern nor the action effect execution pattern is stored (step S90674: NO), the hold change effect is performed. Whether or not to execute the command is determined (step S90675). In step S90675, for example, whether or not to execute the hold change effect is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 39.

In step S90675, the effect control CPU 90120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random number value SR1'for determining whether or not to execute the hold change effect updated by the random number circuit 90124, the effect random counter, or the like. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR1', it is determined whether or not to execute the hold change effect by referring to the hold change effect execution decision table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 90121. In the hold change effect execution decision table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR1'is "executed" or "executed", which is the decision result in a range different depending on the winning judgment result specified by the winning judgment result specification command. It suffices if it is assigned to the decision result of "no execution". In the hold change effect execution decision table, the effect control CPU 90120 performs the hold change effect if the decision result assigned according to the winning determination result to the decision value that matches the random number value SR1'extracted this time is "executed". Is determined to be executed, and if "not executed", it is determined not to execute the hold change effect.

As can be seen from the determination ratio of FIG. 39, when the winning determination result is "big hit", the hold change effect is more likely to be executed than when the winning determination result is "missing". On the other hand, when the judgment result at the time of winning is "missing", the opposite is true. Therefore, when the hold change effect is executed, the jackpot expectation of the variable display of the target is higher than when it is not executed.

After that, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the action effect is executed (step S90676). Here, the action effect is an effect of whether or not a predetermined image acts on the hold display image. The action effect includes an action success effect in which the predetermined image acts on the hold display image and an action failure effect in which the predetermined image does not act on the hold display image.

In this embodiment, as an action effect, the sub-image display device 9051 is rotated to act on the hold display image with the image of the arrow shot by the predetermined character displayed on the sub-image display device 9051. Perform the production of whether or not. In this embodiment, an arrow shot on a predetermined character displayed on the sub-image display device 9051 hits the hold display image, and a successful action effect and a shot on the predetermined character displayed on the sub-image display device 9051. It is possible to perform an action failure effect in which the arrow does not hit the hold display image. Then, when the action success effect is executed, the hold change effect is executed to change the mode of the hold display image, and when the action failure effect is executed, the hold change effect is not executed and the hold display image is displayed. Does not change.

In step S90676, for example, the presence or absence of execution of the action effect is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 40.

In step S90676, the effect control CPU 90120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random number value SR2'for determining whether or not to execute the action effect updated by the random number circuit 90124, the effect random counter, or the like. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR2', the presence or absence of execution of the action effect is determined with reference to the action effect execution determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 90121. In the action effect execution determination table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR2'is [2] or [3] or [4] as the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command. It may be assigned to the decision result of "execution" or "no execution", which is the determination result, within a range different depending on whether or not the pending change effect is executed. In the effect control execution decision table, the effect control CPU 90120 has a decision value that matches the random number value SR2'extracted this time, and whether the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is [2] or [3]. ] Or [4], and if the decision result assigned according to whether or not the pending change effect is executed is "execution", it is determined that the action effect is executed, and if "no execution", the action effect is performed. Decide not to run.

As can be seen from the determination ratio of FIG. 40, when the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is [2], the action effect is not executed. In addition, when the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is [3] or [4], the hold change effect is "executed", and the hold change effect is "not executed". It is easier to execute the action effect. On the other hand, when the pending change effect is "no execution", the opposite is true. Therefore, when the action effect is executed, the expectation that the hold change effect is executed is higher than when the action effect is not executed.

After that, the effect control CPU 90120 determines in step S90675 whether or not it is determined to execute the hold change effect (step S90677), and if there is execution (step S90677; YES), the hold change effect is executed. The hold change effect execution pattern is determined (step S90678). When it is determined in step S90676 that the action effect is not executed, in step S90678, for example, the hold change effect execution pattern is determined at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 41. Specifically, when the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is "2", the hold change effect pattern is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 41 (A). Further, when the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is "3", the hold change effect execution pattern is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 41 (B). Further, when the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is "4", the hold change effect execution pattern is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 41 (C).

As described above, the hold change effect execution pattern is stored in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning or the command buffer at the time of the second start winning, and the special figure game before the target is executed together with the corresponding start winning command. When, it is shifted to the upper position of the hold display number. The hold change effect execution pattern without the action effect specifies the hold display number when the hold change effect is executed and the mode of change of the hold display image at that time, and the hold change effect execution pattern HP1' -1 to HP1'-2, HP2'-1 to HP2'-2, and HP3'-1 to HP3'-2 are available.

For example, the hold change effect execution pattern HP1'-1 executes the hold change effect in the variable display executed when the hold change effect execution pattern shifts to the storage area corresponding to the hold display number [1]. This is a hold change effect execution pattern that changes the display color of the hold display image of the target from white to green.

For example, the hold change effect execution pattern HP2'-2 executes the hold change effect in the variable display executed when the hold change effect execution pattern shifts to the storage area corresponding to the hold display number [2]. In the variable display executed when the display color of the hold display image of the target is changed from white to green and the hold change effect execution pattern is shifted to the storage area corresponding to the hold display number [1], the hold change effect is again produced. Is a hold change effect execution pattern that changes the display color of the hold display image of the target from green to red.

For example, the hold change effect execution pattern HP3'-1 executes the hold change effect in the variable display executed when the hold change effect execution pattern shifts to the storage area corresponding to the hold display number [3]. In the variable display executed when the display color of the hold display image of the target is changed from white to green and the hold change effect execution pattern is shifted to the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers [2] and [1]. , This is a hold change effect execution pattern in which the display color of the hold display image of the target remains green without executing the hold change effect again.

When it is determined in step S90676 to execute the action effect, in step S90678, for example, the hold change effect execution pattern is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 42. Specifically, when the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is "3", the hold change effect pattern is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 42 (A). Further, when the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is "4", the hold change effect execution pattern is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 42 (B).

The hold change effect execution pattern accompanied by the action effect is the hold display number when the hold change effect is executed, the mode of changing the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051 at that time, and the mode of the change of the hold display image at that time. Is specified, and the pending change effect execution patterns HP4'-1 to HP4'-2, HP5'-1 to HP5'-2, HP6'-1 to HP6'-2, HP7'-1 to HP7' -2 is prepared.

For example, the hold change effect execution pattern HP4'-1 is the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051 in the variable display executed when the hold change effect execution pattern shifts to the storage area corresponding to the hold display number [2]. After executing the action failure effect by rotating from vertical to diagonally, the display color of the hold display image of the target remains white without executing the hold change effect, and the hold change effect execution pattern is the hold display number [ In the variable display executed when the image is shifted to the storage area corresponding to 1], the direction of the sub-image display device 9051 is rotated diagonally to the side to execute the action success effect, and then the hold change effect is executed. This is a hold change effect execution pattern that changes the display color of the hold display image of the target from white to green.

For example, the hold change effect execution pattern HP5'-2 is the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051 in the variable display executed when the hold change effect execution pattern shifts to the storage area corresponding to the hold display number [2]. After executing the action success effect by rotating from vertical to horizontal, the hold change effect is executed to change the display color of the target hold display image from white to green, and the hold change effect execution pattern is the hold display number. In the variable display executed when the image is shifted to the storage area corresponding to [1], the sub-image display device 9051 is left in the horizontal direction to perform the action success effect, and then the hold change effect is executed again to display the target. This is a hold change effect execution pattern that changes the display color of the hold display image from green to red.

For example, the hold change effect execution pattern HP7'-1 is the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051 in the variable display executed when the hold change effect execution pattern shifts to the storage area corresponding to the hold display number [3]. After executing the action success effect by rotating from vertical to horizontal, the hold change effect is executed to change the display color of the target hold display image from white to green, and the hold change effect execution pattern is the hold display number. In the variable display executed when shifting to the storage area corresponding to [2], the action failure effect is executed with the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051 changed from vertical to horizontal, and then the hold change effect is not executed again. In the variable display executed when the display color of the hold display image of the target remains green and the hold change effect execution pattern shifts to the storage area corresponding to the hold display number [1], the sub-image display device 9051 This is a hold change effect execution pattern in which the display color of the hold display image of the target remains green without executing the hold change effect again after executing the action failure effect with the direction of is left horizontal.

In step S90678, the effect control CPU 90120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random number value SR3'for determining the pending change effect execution pattern updated by the random number circuit 90124, the effect random counter, or the like. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR3', the pending change is referred to by any of the first reserved change effect execution pattern determination table to the fifth reserved change effect execution pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 90121. Determine the production execution pattern.

The first hold change effect execution pattern determination table is referred to when the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is [2] when it is determined in step S90676 that the action effect is not executed. .. In the first pending change effect execution pattern determination table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR3'is the pending change that becomes the determination result within a range different depending on the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result specification command. It may be assigned to the effect execution pattern HP1'-1 or HP1'-2.

The second hold change effect execution pattern determination table is referred to when the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is [3] when it is determined in step S90676 that the action effect is not executed. .. In the second pending change effect execution pattern determination table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR3'is the pending change that becomes the determination result within a range different depending on the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result specification command. It suffices if it is assigned to the effect execution pattern HP1'-1, HP1'-2, HP2'-1, and HP2'-2.

The third hold change effect execution pattern determination table is referred to when the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is [4] when it is determined in step S90676 that the action effect is not executed. .. In the third pending change effect execution pattern determination table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR3'is the pending change that becomes the determination result within a range different depending on the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result specification command. It suffices if it is assigned to the effect execution pattern HP1'-1, HP1'-2, HP3'-1, and HP3'-2.

The fourth hold change effect execution pattern determination table is referred to when the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is [3] when it is determined in step S90676 to execute the action effect. In the fourth pending change effect execution pattern determination table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR3'is the pending change that becomes the determination result within a range different depending on the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result specification command. It may be assigned to the effect execution patterns HP4'-1, HP4'-2, HP5'-1, and HP5'-2.

The fifth hold change effect execution pattern determination table is referred to when the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is [4] when it is determined in step S90676 to execute the action effect. In the fifth pending change effect execution pattern determination table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR3'is the pending change that becomes the determination result within a range different depending on the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result specification command. It may be assigned to the effect execution patterns HP6'-1, HP6'-2, HP7'-1, and HP7'-2.

In each hold change effect execution pattern determination table, the effect control CPU 90120 assigns one of the hold change effect execution patterns assigned to the decision value matching the random number value SR3'extracted this time according to the winning determination result. Determined as the effect execution pattern of the pending change effect.

As can be seen from the determination ratios in FIGS. 41 and 42, when the winning judgment result is "big hit", the display color of the hold display image finally becomes "red", and the hold change effect execution pattern becomes "green". It is easier to select than the hold change effect execution pattern, and when the winning judgment result is "missing", the display color of the hold display image finally becomes "green". The hold change effect execution pattern becomes "red". It is easier to select than the pending change effect execution pattern. For this reason, when the hold change effect is executed, the jackpot expectation of the target special figure game is higher when the final display color of the hold display image is "red" than when it is "green". Is expensive. For this reason, the hold change effect that sets the final display color of the hold display image to "red" foretells that the jackpot expectation is the highest, and sets the final display color of the hold display image to "green". The change effect is lower than "red", but it is foretold that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the hold change effect is not executed.

Further, as can be seen from the determination ratio in FIG. 42 (A), when the winning determination result is "big hit", when the final display color of the hold display image is the same color, the sub image display device 9051 is in landscape orientation. The hold change effect execution pattern corresponding to the variable display of "2 times" is easier to be selected than the hold change effect execution pattern corresponding to the variable display of "1 time", and the judgment result at the time of winning is "missing". When the final display color of the hold display image is the same color, the hold change effect execution pattern corresponding to the variable display in which the sub-image display device 9051 is in landscape orientation is "once" is "twice". It is easier to select than the hold change effect execution pattern corresponding to the variable display of. Therefore, when the hold change effect accompanied by the action effect is executed, if the final display color of the hold display image is the same color, the period corresponding to the variable display of "once" by the sub-image display device 9051. The big hit expectation of the target special figure game is higher when the target is turned sideways for a period corresponding to the variable display of "twice" than when it is turned sideways over.

Further, as can be seen from the determination ratio in FIG. 42 (B), when the winning determination result is "big hit" and the final display color of the hold display image is the same color, the sub-image display device 9051 is in landscape orientation. The hold change effect execution pattern corresponding to the variable display of "3 times" is easier to select than the hold change effect execution pattern corresponding to the variable display of "2 times", and the judgment result at the time of winning is "missing". When the final display color of the hold display image is the same color, the hold change effect execution pattern corresponding to the variable display in which the sub-image display device 9051 is in landscape orientation is "2 times" is "3 times". It is easier to select than the hold change effect execution pattern corresponding to the variable display of. Therefore, when the hold change effect accompanied by the action effect is executed and the final display color of the hold display image is the same color, the period corresponding to the variable display of "twice" by the sub-image display device 9051. The big hit expectation of the target special figure game is higher when the target is turned sideways for a period corresponding to the variable display of "3 times" than when it is turned sideways over.

For this reason, the sub-image display device 9051 foretells that the expectation of a big hit is the highest in the hold change effect accompanied by the action effect in which the sub-image display device 9051 is turned sideways for a period corresponding to the variable display of "3 times". It is foretold that the pending change effect with the action effect that turns sideways over the period corresponding to the variable display of "2 times" is lower than the case of "3 times", but the expectation of big hit is higher than that of "1 time". However, the hold change effect accompanied by the action effect in which the sub-image display device 9051 is turned sideways over the period corresponding to the variable display of "1 time" is lower than that in the case of "2 times", but the hold change effect accompanied by the action effect is Foretell that the jackpot expectation is higher than when it is not executed.

When there is no execution of the hold change effect (step S90677; NO), the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the action effect in step S90676 (step S90679), and when there is execution (step S90679; YES), the action effect execution pattern, which is the pattern for executing the action effect, is determined (step S90680). In step S90680, for example, the action effect execution pattern is determined at a determination rate similar to the determination rate of the hold change effect execution pattern shown in FIG. 42. For example, the pattern in which only the change in the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051 in the hold change effect execution pattern shown in FIG. 42 may be defined as the action effect execution pattern.

After step S90678 or S90680, the effect control CPU 90120 stores the determined hold change effect execution pattern or action effect execution pattern in association with the newly received start winning command (step S90681). As a result, it can be seen that the special figure game corresponding to the hold change effect execution pattern or the action effect execution pattern is the target, and the execution timing of the hold change effect or the action effect depends on the hold change effect execution pattern or the action effect execution pattern. I understand.

After step S90681, if the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is [1] (step S90672; YES), the winning judgment result specification command specifies "no judgment" as the judgment result. (Step S90673; YES), when the hold change effect execution pattern or action effect execution pattern is stored (step S90674; YES), or when neither the hold change effect nor the action effect is executed (step S90679; NO). ), A process of updating the display of the hold display image in response to the reception of a new start winning command is performed (step S90682).

In step S90682, for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 90123, it corresponds to the hold display number corresponding to the on-winning determination result designation command reception flag. , Performs a process of starting the display of the hold display image at the display position of the display area 905H. As a result, the hold display image corresponding to the newly received start winning command is newly displayed. The hold display image is displayed as a hold display image corresponding to the newly held special figure game until the newly held special figure game is executed.

The first hold display image displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold display number [1] of the command buffer at the time of the first start winning is at the time of the first start winning stored corresponding to the hold display number [1]. In addition to corresponding to commands, it also corresponds to the hold data corresponding to the hold number [1] of the first special figure hold storage unit, the first special figure game executed by the hold data, and the like. This also applies to each first hold display image displayed at each display position corresponding to the hold display numbers [2] to [4] of the command buffer at the time of the first start winning.

The second hold display image displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold display number [1] of the command buffer at the time of the second start winning is the second start winning time stored corresponding to the hold display number [1]. In addition to corresponding to commands, it also corresponds to the hold data corresponding to the hold number [1] of the second special figure hold storage unit, the second special figure game executed by the hold data, and the like. This also applies to each second hold display image displayed at each display position corresponding to the hold display numbers [2] to [4] of the command buffer at the time of the second start winning.

After step S90682, the hold change effect setting process ends. At this time, it is preferable to reset the state of the command reception flag for specifying the determination result at the time of winning.

The variable display start waiting process in step S90170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not a variable start designation command from the main board 9011 has been received. The determination may be made based on whether or not the fluctuation start designation command reception flag controlled by the command analysis process is turned on. When the variable start designation command is received, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the start of the special figure game, so the value of the effect process flag is set to "1" corresponding to the variable display start setting process. After updating to, the variable display start waiting process ends. If the variable start specification command has not been received, the variable display start wait process ends as it is.

The variable display start setting process in step S90171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 90120 first determines the final stop symbol according to the variable display variation pattern and the variable display result this time (step S90321). The variation pattern may be specified based on the variation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 9011 and stored in the variation pattern specification command storage area. The variable display result may be specified based on the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 9011 and stored in the display result designation command storage area.

For example, when the variable display result is "missing" and the variable pattern is a non-reach variable pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, a non-reach combination is configured. The combination of the final stop symbols is determined as the combination of the final decorative symbols. When the variable display result is "loss" and the variation pattern is the reach variation pattern that specifies "reach", the combination of the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined as the combination of the final decorative symbols. When the variable display result is "big hit", the combination of the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined as the combination of the final decorative symbols. Each combination of fixed decorative symbols is prepared in advance using a random number value updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 90124 or the RAM 90122, and a determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121. It is advisable to randomly determine from the combination of fixed decorative patterns. The same decorative pattern constituting the jackpot combination may be different depending on the jackpot type.

After step S90321, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the effect control pattern setting process (step S90322). FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control pattern setting process. In the effect control pattern setting process, the effect control CPU 90120 first shifts the stored contents of the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning command buffer (step S90901). Specifically, when the first variable start designation command is received, the first start prize is stored corresponding to the first hold display numbers [2] to [4] of the command buffer at the time of the first start prize. The hour command, the hold change effect execution pattern, or the action effect execution pattern is shifted to the first hold display numbers [1] to [3] of higher numbers, respectively. When the second variable start designation command is received, the second start winning command and the pending change are stored corresponding to the second hold display numbers [2] to [4] of the second start winning command buffer. The effect execution pattern or the action effect execution pattern is shifted to the second hold display numbers [1] to [3], which are higher numbers, respectively.

Next, the hold change effect execution pattern stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning command buffer of the person whose stored contents are shifted is checked (step S90902), and the hold change effect execution pattern or When the action effect execution pattern is stored, the hold display number specified by the hold change effect execution pattern or the action effect execution pattern, and the actual hold display number corresponding to the hold change effect execution pattern or the action effect execution pattern. Is the same, and it is confirmed whether or not it is necessary to execute the hold change effect or the action effect (step S90903).

The hold display number specified by the hold change effect execution pattern or action effect execution pattern is the same as the actual hold display number corresponding to the hold change effect execution pattern or action effect execution pattern, and the hold display effect or action effect is executed. In the case of (step S90903; YES), the effect control pattern for executing the hold change effect that changes the hold display image according to the mode of change of the hold display image at the current hold display number specified by the hold change effect execution pattern. , The hold change that changes the hold display image in the change mode of the hold display image after executing the action effect in the displacement mode of the sub-image display device 9051 at the current hold display number specified in the hold change effect execution pattern. The effect control pattern for executing the effect effect or the effect control pattern for executing the effect effect is set in the mode of displacement of the sub-image display device 9051 at the current hold display number, which is set in the effect effect control pattern for executing the effect (step S90904). For example, when the hold change effect execution pattern is HP3'-2 and the hold display number corresponding to the hold change effect execution pattern after shift is [3], the hold change effect that changes the hold display image from white to green is performed. Set up the production control pattern to be executed. When the hold change effect execution pattern is HP3'-2 and the hold display number corresponding to the hold change effect execution pattern after shift is [1], the hold change effect that changes the hold display image from green to red is executed. Set the effect control pattern.

In this embodiment, a plurality of hold change effect execution patterns or action effect execution patterns are not stored, but as another embodiment, a plurality of hold change effect execution patterns or action effect execution patterns are stored. For each hold change effect execution pattern and action effect execution pattern When executing the hold change effect and action effect, a plurality of hold change effect and effect control patterns for executing the action effect are set as the patterns used this time. To do. At this time, a plurality of pending change effects and action effects may be executed at the same time or sequentially.

The hold display number specified by the hold change effect execution pattern or action effect execution pattern is different from the actual hold display number corresponding to the hold change effect execution pattern or action effect execution pattern, and the hold display effect or action effect is not executed. Case (step S90903; NO), or after step S90904, it is determined whether or not the call advance notice effect is executed, and the call advance notice effect execution pattern, which is a pattern for executing the call advance notice effect when executing the call advance notice effect (step S90903; NO). Step S90905). The call notice effect is an effect in which a call screen for a predetermined character appears at the start of variable display of a decorative pattern. In step S90905, for example, whether or not to execute the call advance notice effect and the call advance notice effect execution pattern when executing the call advance notice effect are determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 45.

The call advance notice effect execution pattern specifies the mode of calling a predetermined character when executing the call advance notice effect, and the call advance notice effect execution patterns YP1'-1 and YP1'-2 are prepared.

For example, the call advance notice effect execution pattern YP1'-1 is a call advance notice effect execution pattern in which the call advance notice effect is executed and a predetermined character calls "I don't want to do it".

For example, the call advance notice effect execution pattern YP1'-2 is a call advance notice effect execution pattern in which a call advance notice effect is executed and a predetermined character calls "Hey".

In step S90905, the effect control CPU 90120 first determines whether or not the call advance notice effect is executed, which is updated by the random number circuit 90124 or the effect random counter, and the call advance notice effect execution pattern when the call advance notice effect is executed. The numerical data indicating the random number value SR4'of is extracted. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR4', the presence or absence of execution of the call advance notice effect and the call advance notice when the call advance notice effect is executed are referred to by referring to the call advance notice effect execution determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 90121. Determine the production execution pattern.

In the call advance notice effect execution decision table, for example, whether or not the call advance notice effect is executed, which is the determination result, in a range in which the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR4'depends on the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. It suffices that it is assigned to the call notice effect execution patterns YP1'-1 and YP1'-2 when the call notice effect is executed.

The effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the call advance notice effect is executed, which is assigned to the decision value matching the random number value SR4'extracted this time according to the winning determination result, in the call advance notice effect execution decision table. When executing, any one of the call advance notice effect execution patterns is determined as the effect execution pattern of the call advance notice effect when executing the current call advance notice effect.

As can be seen from the determination ratio of FIG. 45, when the fluctuation pattern is "reach", the call advance notice effect is more easily executed than when the fluctuation pattern is "non-reach". On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "non-reach", the opposite is true. Therefore, when the call advance notice effect is executed, the reach expectation that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined reach mode is higher than when it is not executed.

Further, as can be seen from the determination ratio in FIG. 45, when the fluctuation pattern is "reach", the call for the predetermined character becomes "hey", and the call notice effect execution pattern becomes "I don't want to do it". It is easier to select than the production execution pattern, and when the fluctuation pattern is "non-reach", the call for the predetermined character becomes "I don't want to do it". It is easier to select than the notice effect execution pattern. For this reason, when the call notice effect is executed, the reach expectation is higher when the call of the predetermined character becomes "Hey" than when it becomes "I don't want to do it". For this reason, the call notice production in which the call of the predetermined character becomes "Hey" announces that the reach expectation is the highest, and the call notice production in which the call of the predetermined character becomes "I don't want to do it" , It is lower than "Hey ~", but it is announced that the reach expectation is higher than when the call announcement production is not executed.

After step S90905, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the variable display this time specifies reach (step S90906).

When the variation pattern of the variable display this time specifies the reach (step S90906; YES), it is determined whether to execute the count-up notice effect (step S90907). The count-up notice effect is an effect in which a predetermined character counts up. The effect control CPU 90120 determines, for example, whether or not to execute the count-up notice effect at the determination rate shown in FIG.

In step S90907, the effect control CPU 90120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random number value SR5'for determining whether or not to execute the count-up notice effect updated by the random number circuit 90124, the effect random counter, or the like. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR5', it is determined whether or not to execute the count-up notice effect by referring to the count-up notice effect execution determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 90121. In the count-up notice effect execution decision table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR5'depends depending on whether the current fluctuation pattern specifies the execution of super reach or the execution of only normal reach. Within the range, it may be assigned to "with execution" or "without execution" as the decision result. In the count-up notice effect execution decision table, the effect control CPU 90120 specifies whether the current fluctuation pattern specifies the execution of super reach or the execution of only normal reach for the decision value that matches the random number value SR5'extracted this time. When the decision value assigned according to whether or not it is "executed", it is decided to execute the count-up notice effect, and when the assigned decision result is "not executed", the count-up notice effect is executed. Decide not to.

As can be seen from the determination ratio of FIG. 46, when the super reach is executed, the execution ratio of the count-up notice effect is high, and when only the normal reach is executed, the execution ratio of the count-up notice effect is low. When the production is performed, there is a high possibility that it will develop from normal reach to super reach.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether to execute the specific effect (step S90908). The specific effect is an effect of maintaining the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051, and it is possible to execute an effect in which the period of maintaining the sub-image display device 9051 in portrait orientation and the period of maintaining the sub-image display device 9051 in landscape orientation are different. Is. The effect control CPU 90120 determines, for example, whether or not to execute the specific effect at the determination rate shown in FIG. 47.

In step S90908, the effect control CPU 90120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random number value SR6'for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect, which is updated by the random number circuit 90124, the effect random counter, or the like. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR6', the presence or absence of execution of the specific effect is determined with reference to the specific effect execution determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 90121. In the specific effect execution determination table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR6'is in a range different depending on whether or not the call advance notice effect is executed and the effect execution pattern of the call advance notice effect when the call advance notice effect is executed. Then, it suffices if it is assigned to "with execution" or "without execution" which is the decision result. In the specific effect execution decision table, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the call advance notice effect is executed, and executes the effect of the call advance notice effect when the call advance notice effect is executed, based on the determined value that matches the random number value SR6'extracted this time. When the determined value assigned according to the pattern is "executed", it is determined to execute the specific effect, and when the determined value assigned according to the pattern is "not executed", it is determined not to execute the specific effect.

As can be seen from the determination ratio of FIG. 47, when the call advance notice effect is executed, the execution rate of the specific effect is high, and when the call advance notice effect is not executed, the execution rate of the specific effect is low, so that the call advance notice effect is executed. At that time, there is a high possibility that the specific effect is executed and the sub-image display device 9051 is turned sideways.

Further, as can be seen from the determination ratio of FIG. 47, when the call for the predetermined character becomes "I don't want to do it" when the call advance notice effect is executed, the execution ratio of the specific effect is high and "Hey". When becomes, the execution rate of the specific effect is low, so when the call notice effect is executed and the call of the predetermined character is "I don't want to do it", the specific effect is executed and the sub image is displayed. There is a high possibility that the device 9051 will be turned sideways.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the specific effect is determined to be executed in step S90907 (step S90909), and when the specific effect is executed (step S90909; YES), the pattern is such that the specific effect is executed. A specific effect execution pattern is determined (step S90910). In step S90910, for example, the specific effect execution pattern is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 48.

The specific effect execution pattern specifies a period for maintaining the sub-image display device 9051 sideways when executing the specific effect, and specific effect execution patterns TP1'-1 to TP1'-3 are prepared.

For example, the specific effect execution pattern TP1'-1 is a specific effect execution pattern that executes a specific effect and maintains the sub-image display device 9051 sideways for "1000 ms".

For example, the specific effect execution pattern TP1'-2 is a specific effect execution pattern that executes the specific effect and maintains the sub-image display device 9051 sideways for "10000 ms".

For example, the specific effect execution pattern TP1'-1 is a specific effect execution pattern that executes the specific effect and maintains the sub-image display device 9051 sideways for "15000 ms".

In step S90910, the effect control CPU 90120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random number value SR7'for determining a specific effect execution pattern updated by the random number circuit 90124, the effect random counter, or the like. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR7', the specific effect execution pattern is determined with reference to the specific effect execution pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 90121.

In the specific effect execution pattern determination table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR7'is a determination result in a range different depending on the variable display result specified by the display result specification command. It may be assigned to ~ TP1'-3.

In the specific effect execution pattern determination table, the effect control CPU 90120 assigns one of the specific effect execution patterns assigned to the determined value matching the random number value SR7'extracted this time according to the variable display result to the effect of the specific effect this time. Determined as an execution pattern.

As can be seen from the determination ratio in FIG. 48, when the variable display result is "big hit", the specific effect execution pattern that keeps the sub-image display device 9051 sideways for a long time keeps the sub-image display device 9051 sideways. Is easier to select than the short specific effect execution pattern, and when the variable display result is "missing", the specific effect execution pattern that keeps the sub-image display device 9051 sideways for a short time is the sub-image display device 9051. It is easier to select than a specific effect execution pattern that takes a long time to be maintained sideways. Therefore, the longer the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained sideways when the specific effect is executed, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Therefore, the specific effect of maintaining the sub-image display device 9051 sideways at "15000 ms" foretells that the jackpot expectation is the highest, and the specific effect of maintaining the sub-image display device 9051 sideways at "10000 ms" is "15000 ms". The specific effect of maintaining the sub-image display device 9051 sideways at "1000 ms" is lower than maintaining "10000 ms", foretelling that the expectation of a big hit is higher than maintaining "1000 ms", although it is lower than maintaining it. Foretell that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the specific production is not executed.

After that, the effect control CPU 90120 determines in step S90910 whether the specific effect execution pattern TP1'-1 is determined as the effect execution pattern of the specific effect this time (step S90911), and if it is not the specific effect execution pattern TP1'-1. (Step S90911; NO), a pseudo-ream effect execution pattern, which is a pattern for executing the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream", is determined (step S90912).

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream", a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the fact that the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. It is possible to perform the effect display to be changed again up to a predetermined time after the temporary stop is performed by. The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is the display of "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbols, excluding the initial variation from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the first temporary stop of all decorative symbols. The number of times the decorative symbol revariates in all of the areas 905L, 905C, and 905R may be sufficient.

In the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream", as an example, in the decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of the "left", "middle", and "right", a plurality of predetermined pseudo-ream chances of a special combination are used. A decorative pattern that is one of the types of loss combinations is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream", a predetermined effect such as an image display, which is a re-variation effect, may be executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the initial variation. The re-variation effect is not limited to the one by displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 905 or the sub-image display device 9051, and may include an arbitrary effect operation using various effect devices. Good.

As an example of the re-variation effect different from the image display, the LED is lit among a plurality of decorative LEDs provided inside or outside the game area during each variation display by the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream". It may be controlled so that the things increase one by one. Further, during each variable display period, the display color of the decorative LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting of the plurality of decorative LEDs may be controlled to change. ..

As a further example of the re-variation effect different from the image display, the effect model provided inside or outside the game area is controlled to operate during the period of the variation display by the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream". You may. At this time, during each variation display period, the operation mode of the effect model may be controlled to change, or the operating model among the plurality of effect models may be controlled to change. ..

During the period of each variable display by the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream", it may be controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image on the screen of the image display device 905. Further, as a re-variation effect, for example, when a decorative symbol that is a pseudo-continuous chance eye is temporarily stopped and displayed, a sound effect that is a special sound effect may be controlled to be output from the speakers 908L and 908R. In addition to some or all of these re-variable effects, or in place of some or all of these re-variable effects, lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, operation of production models, display of production images, sound effects Of the output of, it may be controlled to execute a re-variation effect in which a part or all of the output is combined. At this time, when the re-variation effect is executed by combining a plurality of types of effect modes, or when the re-variation effect is executed a plurality of times, as compared with the case where the re-variation effect is executed by only one type of effect mode When the effect mode is changed, the possibility that a predetermined game value such as the jackpot expectation is given and the possibility that the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player may be increased.

In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream", the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-ream fluctuation once to three times, and the decorative symbol is used. It is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of is started 2 to 4 times in a row. Then, when the number of pseudo-reams is large, the expectation of big hits is higher than when the number of pseudo-reams is small. Further, it may be controlled so that the generation rate of the effect changes depending on the number of pseudo-reams. For example, the pseudo-continuous variation may be performed twice to be "reach confirmed", and the pseudo-continuous variation may be performed three times to be "super reach confirmed". It should be noted that the number of pseudo-reams in the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" may be executed up to a number of times more than 1 to 3 times, for example, 4 times or 5 times.

In step S90912, for example, the pseudo continuous effect execution pattern is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 49.

The pseudo-ream effect execution pattern specifies the number of pseudo-reams when executing the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" and the dialogue of a predetermined character when the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" is terminated. , Pseudo-continuous production execution patterns GP1'-1 to GP1'-3 are prepared.

For example, the pseudo-ream effect execution pattern GP1'-1 is a predetermined character when the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" having one pseudo-ream count is executed and the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" is terminated. This is a pseudo-continuous production execution pattern in which the dialogue becomes "Peace!".

For example, in the pseudo-ream effect execution pattern GP1'-2, the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" having two pseudo-reams is executed, and the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" is terminated. This is a pseudo-continuous production execution pattern in which the dialogue becomes a "chance!"

For example, in the pseudo-ream effect execution pattern GP1'-3, the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" having three pseudo-reams is executed, and the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" is terminated. This is a pseudo-continuous production execution pattern in which the dialogue becomes "Amazing!".

In step S90912, the effect control CPU 90120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random number value SR8'for determining a pseudo-continuous effect execution pattern updated by the random number circuit 90124, the effect random counter, or the like. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR8', the pseudo-continuous production execution pattern is determined with reference to the pseudo-continuous production execution pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 90121.

In the pseudo-continuous effect execution pattern determination table, for example, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR8' differs depending on whether the specific effect execution pattern TP1'-2 or the specific effect execution pattern TP1'-3 is determined. Within the range, it may be assigned to the pseudo-continuous production execution patterns GP1'-1 to GP1'-3 that are the determination results.

In the pseudo-continuous production execution pattern determination table, the effect control CPU 90120 assigns any of the pseudo-continuous production execution patterns assigned to the determination values matching the random number value SR8'extracted this time according to the specific production execution pattern to the present "pseudo-continuous production execution pattern". It is determined as an effect execution pattern of the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream".

As can be seen from the determination ratio in FIG. 49, in the case of the specific effect execution pattern "TP1'-3" having the highest expectation of big hit, it is easy to select the pseudo-continuous effect execution pattern with a large number of pseudo-reams, and the specific effect execution In the case of the specific effect execution pattern "TP1'-2", which has a lower expectation of a big hit than the pattern "TP1'-3", it is easy to select a pseudo-ream effect execution pattern with a small number of pseudo-reams. Therefore, when the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" is executed, the larger the number of pseudo-reams, the higher the expectation of a big hit. For this reason, the re-variable effect of "3 times" is executed, and the variable display effect of "pseudo-ren" in which the dialogue of the predetermined character at the end of the effect is "Amazing!" Foretells that the jackpot expectation is the highest. Then, the re-variation effect of "2 times" is executed, and the variable display effect of "pseudo-ren" in which the dialogue of the predetermined character at the end of the effect is "chance!" Is executed by the re-variation effect of "3 times". It is lower than when it is done, but it is foretold that the expectation of big hit is higher than when the "1 time" revariation effect is executed, and the "1 time" revariation effect is executed, and the predetermined at the end of the effect The variable display effect of "pseudo-ren" where the character's dialogue is "Peace!" Is lower than when the re-variable effect of "twice" is executed, but it is lower than when the variable display effect of "pseudo-ren" is not executed. Also foretells that the big hit expectation is high.

After that, the effect control CPU 90120 determines in step S90907 whether it is determined to execute the count-up advance notice effect (step S90913), and if there is execution (step S90913; YES), the specific effect is executed and the sub image is executed. A count-up notice effect execution pattern, which is a pattern for executing the count-up notice effect when the display device 9051 is maintained sideways, is determined (step S90914). In step S90914, for example, the count-up notice effect execution pattern is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 50 (A).

The count-up notice effect execution pattern specifies the number of counts by a predetermined character when the count-up notice effect is executed, and count-up notice effect execution patterns YP2'-1 to YP2'-3 are prepared.

For example, the count notice effect execution pattern YP2'-1 is a count notice effect execution pattern that executes the count notice effect and counts up to the count "3" by a predetermined character.

For example, the count advance notice effect execution pattern YP2'-2 is a count advance notice effect execution pattern that executes the count advance notice effect and counts up to the count "4" by a predetermined character.

For example, the count notice effect execution pattern YP2'-3 is a count notice effect execution pattern that executes the count notice effect and counts up to the count "5" by a predetermined character.

In step S90914, the effect control CPU 90120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random number value SR9'for determining the count-up notice effect execution pattern updated by the random number circuit 90124, the effect random counter, or the like. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR9', the count-up advance notice effect execution pattern is determined with reference to the count-up advance notice effect execution pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 90121.

In the count-up notice effect execution pattern determination table, for example, the count-up advance notice effect execution pattern in which the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR9'is a determination result in a range different depending on the variable display result specified by the display result specification command. It may be assigned to YP2'-1 to YP2'-3.

In the count-up notice effect execution pattern determination table, the effect control CPU 90120 assigns one of the count-up advance notice effect execution patterns assigned to the determined value matching the random number value SR9'extracted this time according to the variable display result. It is decided as the production execution pattern of the count-up notice production.

As can be seen from the determination ratio in FIG. 50 (A), when the variable display result is "big hit", it is easy to select a count-up notice effect execution pattern having a large number of counts by a predetermined character, and the variable display result is " At the time of "loss", it is easy to select a count-up notice effect execution pattern in which the number of counts by a predetermined character is small. Therefore, when the count-up notice effect is executed, the larger the number of counts by the predetermined character, the higher the expectation of big hit. For this reason, the count-up notice effect that counts up to the count "5" by the predetermined character announces that the jackpot expectation is the highest, and the count-up notice effect that counts up to the count "4" by the predetermined character. The count-up notice effect, which is lower than the count "5" but has a higher expectation of a big hit than the count "3" and counts up to the count "3" by a predetermined character, is lower than the count "4". Notice that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the count-up notice effect is not executed.

After step S90914, when the effect execution pattern of the specific effect this time is the specific effect execution pattern "TP1'-1" (step S90911; YES), or when the count-up notice effect is not executed (step S90913; NO). ), The variable display effect is executed according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the determined final stop symbol, and as a part of the variable display effect, the specific effect and the specific effect are executed, and the sub-image display device 9051 An effect control pattern capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the image has turned sideways is set as the pattern used this time (step S90915).

When the specific effect is not executed (step S90909; NO), the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether it is determined to execute the count-up notice effect in step S90907 (step S90916), and if it is executed (step S90916; YES), the count-up notice effect execution pattern, which is a pattern for executing the count-up notice effect when the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained in the vertical direction without executing the specific effect, is determined (step S90917). In step S90917, for example, the same processing as that of step S90914 is performed, and the count-up notice effect execution pattern is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 50 (B).

As can be seen from the determination ratios of FIGS. 50A and 50B, when the count-up notice effect is executed when the specific effect is executed and the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained sideways, the specific effect is executed. When the variable display result is "big hit", the number of counts by the predetermined character is larger than when the count-up notice effect is executed when the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained in portrait orientation without executing. The up-notice effect execution pattern is easily selected, and when the variable display result is "missing", the count-up notice-effect execution pattern with a small number of counts by a predetermined character is easily selected. Therefore, even if the count-up notice effect has the same number of counts by a predetermined character, the big hit expectation of the count-up notice effect executed when the specific effect is executed and the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained sideways. The degree is higher than the jackpot expectation degree of the count-up notice effect executed when the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained in the vertical direction without executing the specific effect.

After step S90917, or when the count-up notice effect is not executed (step S90916; NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the variable display this time specifies super reach (step S90918).

When the fluctuation pattern of the variable display this time specifies super reach (step S90918; YES), whether or not the development time production is executed, and the development time production which is a pattern for executing the development time production when the development time production is executed. The execution pattern is determined (step S90919). The development time production is a production performed when developing from normal reach to super reach. In step S90919, for example, whether or not the development time effect is executed and the development time effect execution pattern when the development time effect is executed are determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 51.

The development time effect execution pattern specifies the mode of the effect when the development time effect is executed, and the development time effect execution patterns HP1'-1 and HP1'-2 are prepared.

For example, the development-time effect execution pattern HP1'-1 is a development-time effect execution pattern in which the "first character" acts on the decorative pattern.

For example, the development time production execution pattern HP1'-1 is a development time production execution pattern in which the "second character" acts on the decorative pattern.

In step S90919, the effect control CPU 90120 first determines whether or not the development time effect is executed, which is updated by the random number circuit 90124 or the effect random counter, and the development time effect execution pattern when the development time effect is executed. The numerical data indicating the random number value SR10'for the purpose is extracted. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR10', the presence or absence of execution of the development time effect and the development time when the development time effect is executed with reference to the development time effect execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121 and prepared. Determine the production execution pattern.

In the development time effect execution decision table, for example, the presence or absence of execution of the development time effect that is the determination result is determined in a range in which the numerical value to be compared with the random number value SR10'depends on the variable display result specified by the display result specification command. , It suffices that it is assigned to the development time effect execution patterns HP1'-1 and HP1'-2 when the development time effect is executed.

The effect control CPU 90120 executes the development time effect and whether or not the development time effect is executed, which is assigned to the determination value matching the random number value SR10'extracted this time according to the variable display result in the development time effect execution decision table. When this is done, one of the development-time production execution patterns is determined as the development-time production execution pattern when the current development-time production is executed.

As can be seen from the determination ratio of FIG. 51, when the variable display result is "big hit", it is easier to execute the development effect than when the variable display result is "loss". On the other hand, when the variable display result is "missing", the opposite is true. For this reason, when the development time production is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when it is not executed.

Further, as can be seen from the determination ratio in FIG. 51, when the variable display result is "big hit", the development time effect execution pattern in which the "second character" acts on the decorative symbol and the "first character" act on the decorative symbol. It is easier to select than the development time production execution pattern, and when the variable display result is "miss", the development time production execution pattern in which the "first character" acts on the decorative pattern is decorated by the "second character". It is easier to select than the development effect execution pattern that acts on the pattern. For this reason, when the development effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher when the "second character" acts on the decorative symbol than when the "first character" acts on the decorative symbol. For this reason, the developmental production in which the "second character" acts on the decorative design foretells that the jackpot expectation is the highest, and the developmental production in which the "first character" acts on the decorative design is the "first character". Although it is lower than ", the expectation for big hits is higher than when the production at the time of development is not executed.

After step S90919, if the current variable display variation pattern does not specify reach (step S90906; NO), or if the current variable display variation pattern does not specify super reach (step S90908; NO), the variation pattern or An effect control pattern that executes the variable display effect according to the determined combination of the final stop symbols and does not execute the specific effect or the like is set as the pattern used this time (step S90920).

After steps S90915 and S90920, the effect control pattern setting process ends.

Returning to FIG. 43, after step S90322, the effect control CPU 90120 initially sets a timer value corresponding to the special figure variation time corresponding to the current variation pattern to the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90122. It is set as a value (step S90323).

Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative symbol or the like in the image display device 905 and the variation of the small symbol in the sub-image display device 9051 is made. At this time, for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 90123 based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in step S90322, the image is displayed. The "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R provided in the display area of the display device 905 start to change the decorative symbol, and the display area of the sub-image display device 9051. The variation of the small symbol may be started in the small symbol display area 9051V provided in.

After that, the display update setting of the hold display image is performed (step S90325). For example, if the received fluctuation start designation command is the first fluctuation start designation command, the area to the left of the display area 905H is transmitted by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 90123. The leftmost first hold display image of 905HA is erased, and each of the other first hold display images is shifted to the display position adjacent to the left. For example, if the received fluctuation start designation command is the second fluctuation start designation command, the area to the right of the display area 905H is transmitted by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 90123. The leftmost second hold display image of 905HB is erased, and each of the other second hold display images is shifted to the display position adjacent to the left.

As described above, the start winning command is newly stored in the start winning command buffer in response to the newly stored hold data in the special figure hold storage unit when the special figure game is held. .. Then, at this time, the hold display symbol is added in step S90682. At the start of the special figure game, the stored contents of the start winning command are shifted in step S90901 in response to the deletion of one hold data from the special figure hold storage unit. Then, at this time, in step S90325, one hold display symbol is erased, and the display position of the other hold display symbol is shifted. In this way, the hold display number and the hold number correspond to each other, and when the numbers are the same, the start winning command and the hold data and the special figure game corresponding to the hold data correspond to each other, and further, the same number. The hold display symbol of the display position corresponding to the hold display number of is also supported.

After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the variable display process (step S90326), and then the variable display start setting process is terminated.

The variable display effect process in step S90172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, various control data are read from the effect control pattern determined in step S90171 in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90122, and the decorative pattern is variable. It includes processing for performing various effect controls during display. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, the final stop symbol as the final stop symbol, which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is completely stopped and displayed in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 9011. The process to make it is included. It should be noted that the final decoration symbol may be completely stopped and displayed in response to the fact that the end code is read from the predetermined effect control pattern. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command elapses, the effect control board 9012 autonomously operates without using the effect control command from the main board 9011. The variable display result can be confirmed by deriving and displaying the fixed decorative symbol. After performing such effect control and the like, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The special figure hit waiting process in step S90173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command has been received. Then, when it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the effect control pattern for executing the effect during the jackpot game state is set as the use pattern, and the value of the effect process flag is "4". Update to. At this time, the timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern set as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer, and this process is terminated.

If it is determined that the hit start designation command has not been received, it is determined whether the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed. For example, the elapse of the waiting time is determined by subtracting 1 from the value of the effect control process timer and determining whether the subtracted timer value is “0”. If the timer value after subtraction 1 is not "0", it means that the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command has not elapsed, so this process is terminated as it is. If the timer value after 1 subtraction is "0", it means that the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command has elapsed. Therefore, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "missing". The value of the effect process flag is updated to "0", and this process ends.

The hitting process in step S90174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this hit processing, the effect control CPU 90120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and is the same value as the timer value after decrementing 1 of the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern. The effect operation control is performed based on the effect control execution data associated with the process timer determination value. By repeatedly executing step S90174 for each timer interrupt, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the jackpot game state.

In the hit processing, it is further determined whether or not the hit end designation command has been received, and if the hit end designation command has not been received, since each round game has not been completed, the value of the effect process flag is not updated. The process is terminated. Further, when the hit end designation command is received, it means that all the round games have been completed. Therefore, in order to start the execution of the ending effect, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to step S90175. Update to 5 ”and end the hit process. At the time of this update, the effect control pattern for iteming the ending is selected as the use pattern, and the timer initial value according to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer. The effect control pattern of the ending may be set in advance.

The ending process of step S90175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether the ending period has elapsed. For example, it is determined whether or not the data included in the effect control pattern associated with the process timer determination value which is the same value as the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the effect control process timer is the end code. By doing so, it is determined whether the ending period has passed.

If the data included in the effect control pattern is not the end code and the ending period has not elapsed, the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the pattern to be used will be the same as the timer value after subtraction by 1. Based on the effect control execution data associated with the process timer determination value, the effect control of the ending is performed, and this process is terminated. By repeatedly executing step S90175 for each timer interrupt, execution of the ending effect is realized. When the data included in the effect control pattern is the end code, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", this process ends. When the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", the effect control process timer and various data such as the state of various flags and the value of the counter are appropriately reset.

Next, an example of the effect screen realized in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 to 58. In FIGS. 52 to 58, the arrows displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, 905R, and the small symbol display area 9051V indicate that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed.

First, with reference to FIG. 52, an example of an effect screen of a call advance notice effect, a specific effect, a notification effect, and a variable display effect of "pseudo-ren" will be described.

For example, if the call notice effect execution pattern YP1'-1 is determined in step S90905 of FIG. 44, the character image CA (character CA) is displayed on the image display device 905 after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, and the "spear" is displayed. A call announcement production that calls out "Takuna-i" is started (Fig. 52 (A)).

After that, for example, if the variation pattern of the variable display this time specifies the reach, the reach occurs in the variable display of the decorative symbol (FIG. 52 (B)).

After that, for example, if it is decided to execute the specific effect in step S90908 of FIG. 44, the character image CB (character CB) and the cliff image G (cliff G) are displayed on the sub-image display device 9051, and the image is displayed. A specific effect in which the character image CC (three character CCs) is displayed on the display device 905 is started (FIG. 52 (C)).

After that, the sub-image display device 9051 rotates from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction (FIG. 52 (D)). At this time, the sub-image display device 9051 executes an effect in which the character CB jumps under the cliff G in accordance with the operation of the sub-image display device 9051 rotating from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction.

After that, in response to the sub-image display device 9051 turning sideways, the sub-image display device 9051 is notified that the sub-image display device 9051 has turned sideways by turning on the game effect lamp 909 provided on the sub-image display device 9051. The notification effect is executed (FIG. 52 (E)). Further, in response to the sub-image display device 9051 being turned sideways, an effect in which the character CB and the three character CCs fight is executed.

After that, for example, if the pseudo continuous effect execution pattern GP1'-1 is determined in step S90912 of FIG. 44, the variable display of the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (FIG. 52 (F)). At this time, the effect that the character CB defeats one of the three character CCs is executed.

After that, if the first (last) pseudo-continuous variation is started and, for example, the specific effect execution pattern TP1'-2 is determined in step S90910 of FIG. 44, the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained sideways. The sub-image display device 9051 rotates from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction according to the elapse of "10000 ms" (FIG. 52 (G)). At this time, the sub-image display device 9051 executes an effect in which the character CB jumps onto the cliff G in accordance with the operation of the sub-image display device 9051 rotating from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction. Further, in the image display device 905, an effect is executed in which one character CC defeated by the character CB remains collapsed and the remaining two character CCs escape.

After that, the sub-image display device 9051 is oriented vertically, and in response to the end of the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream", the effect that the character CB emits the line "Peace!" Is executed (FIG. 52 (H). )).

It is sufficient that the character CB defeats the character CC one by one each time the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is repeated. In that case, for example, if three character CCs are displayed, a maximum of three pseudo-ream fluctuations may be executed, and the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream" is performed according to the number of character CCs. The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations may be suggested.

Next, with reference to FIG. 53, an example of an effect screen for a specific effect and a notification effect will be described.

For example, if it is decided to execute the specific effect in step S90908 of FIG. 44, the character image CB (character CB) and the cliff image G (cliff G) are displayed on the sub-image display device 9051, and the image display device 905 A specific effect in which the character image CC (three character CCs) is displayed is started (FIG. 53 (A)).

After that, the sub-image display device 9051 rotates from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction (FIG. 53 (B)). At this time, the sub-image display device 9051 executes an effect in which the character CB jumps under the cliff G in accordance with the operation of the sub-image display device 9051 rotating from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction.

After that, in response to the sub-image display device 9051 turning sideways, the sub-image display device 9051 is notified that the sub-image display device 9051 has turned sideways by turning on the game effect lamp 909 provided on the sub-image display device 9051. The notification effect is executed (FIG. 53 (C)). Further, in response to the sub-image display device 9051 being turned sideways, an effect in which the character CB and the three character CCs fight is executed.

After that, for example, if the specific effect execution pattern TP1'-1 is determined in step S90910 of FIG. 44, the sub-image is corresponding to the elapse of "1000 ms" after the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained sideways. The display device 9051 rotates from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction (FIG. 53 (D)). At this time, the sub-image display device 9051 executes an effect in which the character CB jumps onto the cliff G in accordance with the operation of the sub-image display device 9051 rotating from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction.

After that, in response to the sub-image display device 9051 being oriented vertically, an effect is executed in which the character CB emits a line of "Muri" (FIG. 53 (E)).

Next, with reference to FIG. 54, an example of an effect screen for the effect during development will be described.

For example, if the development effect pattern HP1'-2 is determined in step S90919 of FIG. 44, after the decorative symbol to be the reach loss combination is temporarily stopped (FIG. 54 (A)), the sub-image display device 9051 is second. The development-time production in which the character image (second character CD) is displayed is started (FIG. 54 (B)).

After that, in response to the sub-image display device 9051 rotating from the vertical direction to the diagonal direction, the effect of moving the second character CD from the sub-image display device 9051 to the image display device 905 is executed (FIG. 54 (C). )).

After that, the second character CD acts on the decorative symbol temporarily stopped in the decorative symbol display area 905L on the "left", and the effect of changing to another decorative symbol is executed (FIG. 54 (D)).

After that, the second character CD acts on the decorative symbol temporarily stopped in the decorative symbol display area 905R on the "right", and the effect of changing to another decorative symbol that is a reach combination is executed (FIG. 54 (E). )).

After that, the second character CD acts on the decorative symbol temporarily stopped in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 905C, and the effect of restarting the fluctuation of the decorative symbol in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 905C is executed. (Fig. 54 (F)).

In this way, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, and the development effect is completed according to the rotation of the sub-image display device 9051 from the diagonal direction to the vertical direction (FIG. 54 (G)). It develops from normal reach to super reach (Fig. 54 (H)).

Next, with reference to FIG. 55, an example of the effect screen of the hold change effect and the action effect will be described.

When the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is "4", for example, if the hold change effect execution pattern HP6'-2 is determined in step S90678 of FIG. 38, the left in the area 905HA. The hold change effect is started with the hold display image T displayed at the fourth display position as a target (FIG. 55 (A)). At this time, the character image CE (character CE) is displayed on the sub-image display device 9051.

After that, at the start of the next variable display, when one hold display symbol is erased and the display position of the other hold display symbol shifts, the sub-image display device 9051 rotates from the vertical direction to the diagonal direction, and the character CE Aims at the hold display image T of the target and shoots an arrow Y (FIG. 55 (B)).

After that, since the arrow Y does not hit the hold display image T of the target and the hold display image T of the target does not change, this action effect becomes an action failure effect (FIG. 55 (C)).

After that, at the start of the next variable display, when one of the reserved display symbols is erased and the display position of the other reserved display symbol shifts, the sub-image display device 9051 rotates from the diagonal direction to the horizontal direction. , A notification effect is executed by turning on the game effect lamp 909 provided on the sub-image display device 9051 to notify that the sub-image display device 9051 is turned sideways (FIG. 55 (D)), and the action effect is produced again. Is executed, but this action effect also fails in the action effect, and the hold display image T of the target does not change (FIG. 55 (E)).

After that, at the start of the next variable display, when one hold display symbol is erased and the display position of the other hold display symbol shifts, the action effect is executed again (FIG. 55 (F)), and the arrow Y is the target. Since the hold display image T of the target is hit and the hold display image T of the target changes from white to red, this action effect is an action success effect (FIG. 55 (G)).

After that, the sub-image display device 9051 rotates from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction, and the hold change effect ends (FIG. 55 (H)).

Here, the game area includes a plurality of areas in which the area for hitting the game ball can be changed by the player's selection. The area on the left side is called the left game area, the area on the right side is called the right game area, and the game ball hit is either the left game area or the right game area, with the center of the game area in the left-right direction as the boundary. It is designed to enter.

Hitting a game ball aiming at the left game area so that the game ball flows to the left game area is called "left-handed", and hitting a game ball aiming at the right game area so that the game ball flows to the right game area. Is called "right-handed". That is, the game ball hit by the player by hitting left and right jumps out into the game area. Then, the left-handed game ball flows down the left game area. On the other hand, the right-handed game ball flows down the right game area. In this way, the player changes the area for hitting the game ball according to the player's choice, such as right-handed or left-handed, by changing the firing intensity of the hitting ball launching device according to the amount of operation of the hitting ball operating handle. be able to. It should be noted that innumerable flow paths of the game ball flowing down the left game area and the right game area are assumed.

For example, when the special variable winning ball device 907 is provided in the right game area, the player should hit right in the big hit game state. Therefore, in response to the variable display result being a "big hit", the right-handed instruction image S for instructing right-handedness is displayed above the display area of the sub-image display device 9051 (FIG. 56 (A)). ..

Then, at the start of the round game in the jackpot game state, the right-handed instruction image S is displayed, and the speakers 908L and 908R perform a voice notification prompting the right-handed person (FIG. 56B).

Here, the right-handed instruction image S is an image in which two arc-shaped arrow images are displayed around the character image "right-handed". The arrow image points in the clockwise direction and rotates clockwise around the text image. As a result, even if the sub-image display device 9051 rotates clockwise as shown in FIG. 56 (C), the sub-image display device 9051 rotates counterclockwise as shown in FIG. 56 (D). Even so, the player can identify what should be right-handed by rotating the arc-shaped arrow image pointing in the clockwise direction clockwise.

As shown in FIG. 56A, the right-handed instruction image S displayed above the display area when the sub-image display device 9051 is in portrait orientation is such that the sub-image display device 9051 is rotated 90 degrees clockwise. When the image is turned sideways, it is displayed on the right side of the display area as shown in FIG. 56 (C). As described above, even if the right-handed instruction image S instructing right-handedness is displayed on the right side of the display area of the sub-image display device 9051 that is oriented sideways, it does not cause misunderstanding of the player.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 56A, the right-handed instruction image S displayed above the display area when the sub-image display device 9051 is in portrait orientation is 90 degrees counterclockwise by the sub-image display device 9051. When it is rotated and turned sideways, it is displayed on the left side of the display area as shown by a broken line in FIG. 56 (D). In this way, when the right-handed instruction image S instructing right-handedness is displayed on the left side of the display area of the sub-image display device 9051 that is oriented sideways, the right-handed person is instructed to hit right-handed. It may be misleading that left-handed strikes are instructed.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the sub-image display device 9051 is vertically oriented and the right-handed instruction image S is displayed above the display area, the sub-image display device 9051 is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise. As shown by the solid line in FIG. 56 (D), the sub-image display device is in the same position as when the sub-image display device 9051 is rotated 90 degrees clockwise. By moving the right-handed instruction image S to the right side of the display area of 9051, the player is prevented from misunderstanding.

As shown in FIG. 57, it is also possible to execute the effect of rotating the sub-image display device 9051 from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction and then rotating it in the vertical direction a plurality of times during one variable display. In the example shown in FIG. 57, when the jackpot game state is finished and the time saving state is controlled, the time saving control is being performed by rotating the sub-image display device 9051 from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction. Notifying (FIG. 57 (A)). Then, when the specific effect is executed during the time reduction control, the sub-image display device 9051 is rotated from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction (FIGS. 57 (B) to 57 (C)), and then rotated from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction. A specific effect is executed by moving it (FIGS. 57 (C) to 57 (E)). Then, the sub-image display device 9051 is rotated from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction according to the completion of the specific effect (FIGS. 57 (E) to 57 (F)). After that, in order to notify that the time reduction control is being performed again, the sub-image display device 9051 is rotated from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction (FIGS. 57 (F) to 57 (H)).

As shown in FIG. 58, the error notification image E for notifying the occurrence of the error may be displayed on the sub-image display device 9051 in response to the occurrence of the error. In that case, the display position of the error notification image E is a position where the entire error notification image E can be visually recognized without shifting the display position of the error notification image E when the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051 changes. Even if a part of the error notification image E protrudes outside the display area of the sub-image display device 9051 and becomes invisible or difficult to see, the notification content by the error notification image E is set at a position where it can be specified.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 901 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and a part described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have the structure of.

(Modification 1) In the above embodiment, the sub-image display device 9051 that can be rotated in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the diagonal direction has been described. However, the display device is not limited to the above embodiment as long as it can be displaced to a plurality of states. For example, the sub-image display device 9051 may be movable to a first position and a second position above, below, to the right, and to the left of the first position. Further, the sub-image display device 9051 is composed of two first sub-image display devices 9051A and a second sub-image display device 9051B, and the first sub-image display device 9051A and the second sub-image display device 9051B are combined. It may be possible to displace the first state and the second state in which the first sub-image display device 9051A and the second sub-image display device 9051B are separated. Further, the image display device 905 may be displaceable in a plurality of states, or the image display device 905 and the sub-image display device 9051 may be displaceable in a plurality of states. According to such a configuration, it can be applied to various display devices.

(Modification 2) In the above embodiment, the character CB jumps under the cliff G in accordance with the operation of the sub-image display device 9051 rotating from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction, and the sub-image display device 9051 performs an effect. The effect of the character CB jumping onto the cliff G in accordance with the motion of rotating from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction has been described. However, the display device may display a predetermined image in relation to the operation of displacing from the first state to the second state, and display a specific image in relation to the operation of displacing from the second state to the first state. It is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the aura of a predetermined character image increases in relation to the movement of the display device from the first state to the second state, and the display device becomes a predetermined movement in relation to the movement of the display device from the second state to the first state. The background image moves in the first direction in relation to the character image having a smaller aura or the display device being displaced from the first state to the second state, and the display device is displaced from the second state to the first state. The background image may move in the second direction opposite to the first direction in relation to the operation. In this way, the predetermined image displayed in relation to the operation of the display device being displaced from the first state to the second state and the predetermined image displayed in relation to the operation of the display device being displaced from the second state to the first state are displayed. The specific image may be an image that is related to each other. According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the effects associated with the displacement of the display device.

(Modification 3) In the above embodiment, the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" is performed in connection with the operation in which the sub-image display device 9051 in the specific effect rotates from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction and then further rotates in the vertical direction. When the sub-image display device 9051 is in portrait orientation at the start of the specific effect, that is, at the start of the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream", there is no dialogue of the predetermined character, and at the end of the specific effect, the sub-image display device 9051 Is described as being vertically oriented, that is, at the end of the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream", the effect accompanied by the dialogue of a predetermined character is executed. However, in relation to the operation of the display device being displaced from the first state to the second state and then further displaced to the first state, the first state before the displacement to the second state and the post-displacement to the second state. It suffices if the mode of the effect is different from that of the first state, and is not limited to that of the above embodiment. For example, different effects may be displayed between the first state before the displacement to the second state and the first state after the displacement to the second state, or before the displacement to the second state. Different sound effects may be output between the first state and the first state after the displacement to the second state. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production accompanying the displacement of the display device.

(Modification 4) In the above embodiment, the pseudo continuous effect execution pattern has been described as being determined according to the period for maintaining the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051 sideways, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether or not the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" is executed and the number of pseudo-ream fluctuations are defined for each fluctuation pattern, and the variable display of the "pseudo-ream" is executed according to the fluctuation pattern determined on the main board 9011 side. When the above is specified, the period for maintaining the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051 in landscape orientation may be determined according to the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations or the variable display time. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the setting associated with the execution of the specific effect on the effect control board 9012 side.

(Modification 5) In the above embodiment, as a specific effect, an effect of maintaining the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a specific effect, one that maintains the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 909, one that maintains the audio output mode of the speakers 908L and 908R, and one that maintains the display mode of a predetermined image displayed on the image display device 905. And so on. According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to various specific effects in which the mode of the effect is maintained.

(Modification 6) In the above-described embodiment, in the action effect, an effect in which a predetermined image hits the hold display image is defined as an action success effect, and an effect in which the predetermined image does not hit the hold display image is an action failure effect. However, "the predetermined image acts on the hold display image" is not limited to the one in which the predetermined image hits the hold display image. For example, both the action success effect and the action failure effect are effects in which an arrow shot by a predetermined character displayed on the sub-image display device 9051 hits the hold display image, but in the action failure effect, the hit arrow. The effect of being bounced or broken may be executed, and such an effect may not be executed in the action success effect. As described above, in the action effect, it is only necessary that the mode of the effect is different between the action success effect and the action failure effect, and the hold change effect is executed after the action effect to change the mode of the hold display image. It is assumed that the action effect is an action success effect, and it can be understood that the action effect is an action failure effect because the hold change effect is not executed after the action effect and the mode of the hold display image does not change. According to such a configuration, the production mode of the action production is not limited, and the interest of the action production can be improved.

(Modification 7) In the above embodiment, the first operation in which the direction of the sub-image display device 9051 is displaced from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction and the second operation in which the direction of the sub-image display device 9051 is displaced from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction. However, the description is limited to what is executed as a series of operations in a specific effect. For example, as a first effect, an effect of displacing the display device from the first state to the second state is executed, and as a second effect different from the first effect, the display device is displaced from the second state to the first state. The first operation in which the display device is displaced from the first state to the second state and the second operation in which the display device is displaced from the second state to the first state are executed as a series of operations. It does not have to be. In that case, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on whether the second effect is executed after the first effect is executed or the second effect is executed after the first effect is executed. Good. According to such a configuration, even if the first operation and the second operation of the display device are not executed as a series of operations, the interest can be improved.

(Modification 8) In the above embodiment, the first operation in which the sub-image display device 9051 rotates counterclockwise to displace from the horizontal state and the sub-image display device 9051 are in the horizontal direction. However, the operation mode in which the first operation and the second operation are similar, such as the second operation of rotating clockwise and displacing to the vertical state, has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first operation, the display device is continuously displaced from the first state to the second state, and in the second operation, the display device is intermittently displaced from the second state to the first state. The first operation in which the device is displaced from the first state to the second state and the second operation in which the display device is displaced from the second state to the first state may be completely different operation modes. Further, one of a plurality of modes may be executed for each of the operation mode of the first operation and the operation mode of the second operation. In that case, which mode is the operation mode of the first operation, which mode is the operation mode of the second operation, or the combination of the operation mode of the first operation and the operation mode of the second operation. Depending on the situation, the jackpot expectation may be different. With such a configuration, the operation of the display device can attract more attention and the interest can be improved.

(Modification 9) In the above embodiment, in the first operation in which the sub-image display device 9051 rotates counterclockwise from the vertical state and is displaced to the horizontal state, an image of the character jumping under the cliff is displayed. In the second operation in which the sub-image display device 9051 is displayed and is displaced clockwise from the horizontal state to the vertical state, an image of the character jumping on the cliff is displayed. Not limited to this. A predetermined image displayed in connection with the first operation in which the display device is displaced from the first state to the second state and a second operation in which the display device is displaced from the second state to the first state are displayed. The specific image may be one in which an image of any one of a plurality of modes is displayed. In that case, which mode is the predetermined image displayed in connection with the first operation, which mode is the specific image displayed in relation to the second operation, or the mode of the predetermined image. The jackpot expectation may be different depending on the combination with the mode of the specific image. Further, as in the modified example 8, when the mode of the first operation or the mode of the second operation is any one of a plurality of modes, a predetermined image or a specific image is displayed according to the mode of the operation. The ratio of which mode may be different may be different. According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract more attention to a predetermined image or a specific image, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(Modification 10) In the above embodiment, in the small symbol display area 9051V, a display mode that is common to all of the plurality of types of decorative symbols, for example, a symbol that indicates a number as well as a portion that indicates a number in the decorative symbol. In the above description, an effect image showing a plurality of types of small symbols, each of which can be identified, is variably displayed as a broadcast information image, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation of the final decorative symbol that is the display result, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined reach mode, or a pseudo-ream of a special combination. Even if a decorative symbol or a special symbol such as "re", which is one of a plurality of types of loss combinations predetermined as a chance eye, is temporarily stopped and displayed, in the small symbol display area 9051V, an effect image showing the small symbol is reached. It is also possible to display the same as during high-speed fluctuation without using a pseudo-continuous chance eye or a special symbol. Then, when the fixed decorative symbol is derived, an effect image showing the small symbol may be displayed in a manner common to all of the fixed decorative symbols. That is, in the small symbol display area 9051V, the effect may be such that the player can grasp whether or not the variable display is being performed by the effect image showing the small symbol. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the variable display effect by the effect image showing the small symbol in the small symbol display area 9051V.

(Modification 11) In the above-described embodiment and Modification 1, for example, a display device composed of an LCD or the like is displaced, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a large number of LEDs are arranged in a matrix. It can also be applied to an accessory that displays by LED, or an accessory called a versa writer that displays characters and figures with an afterimage of light by rotating or reciprocating LEDs arranged in a row. In that case, for example, taking a versa writer as an example, a predetermined image is displayed with an afterimage of light in relation to the first operation in which the versa writer is displaced from a stationary state to a rotating state at a predetermined rotation speed, and the versa writer has a predetermined rotation speed. A specific image may be displayed as an afterimage of light in relation to the second operation of shifting from the rotating state to the stationary state. As described above, the present invention is applicable not only to a display device composed of an LCD or the like, but also to a game machine provided with various display devices.

In the above embodiment, one variation pattern is used when the variable display is started in order to notify the effect control CPU 90120 of the variation pattern indicating the variable display mode such as the variable display time of the decorative symbol and the type of reach effect. An example of transmitting a designated command has been shown, but the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 90120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, in the game control microcomputer 90100, as the first command, the presence or absence of variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-ream", etc., are variable before reaching. A command indicating the display time and the variable display mode is transmitted, and as a second command, a command indicating the variable display time and the variable display mode after the reach, such as the type of reach and the presence or absence of the re-lottery effect, is transmitted. You may do so. In this case, the effect control CPU 90120 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 90100 notifies the variable display time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 90120 selects the specific variable display mode to be executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or the second command is sent after a predetermined time has passed after the first command is sent. You may try to do it. Further, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

The present invention can be applied not only to the pachinko gaming machine 901 but also to slot machines and the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary game machine capable of performing a predetermined game such as a variable display of a symbol serving as a plurality of types of identification information and imparting a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, the slot machine. By setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and the display result of the variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is derived and displayed. This is a gaming machine in which one game is completed and a prize can be generated according to the display result. In such a slot machine, the features of the pachinko gaming machine 901 shown in the above embodiment by the cooperation of the hardware resources including the image display device of the slot machine and the software that performs a predetermined process. It suffices that it is configured to include all or part of.

In addition, various devices including the device configuration and data configuration of the game machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device, the audio output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. The effect operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the game machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but is based on the generation of a prize ball by enclosing the game ball. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a score.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 901. , It may take the form of being distributed by pre-installing it in a storage device such as a computer device in advance. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

Further, in the above embodiment, "different proportions" is not limited to those having different proportions due to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. It is a concept that includes those with different ratios due to the relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0%.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, there are probabilistic jackpots and normal jackpots as jackpot types, and a gaming machine that is controlled to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed is shown based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be probabilistic jackpots. , Not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable winning ball device provided with a predetermined probability variation region inside is provided, and the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation region in the special variable winning ball device during the jackpot game. It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the end.

Further, in the above embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols of "1" to "8" are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown, but the variable display is such an embodiment. Not limited to. For example, the variably displayed symbol and the derived symbol do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol is derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

Further, the update timing of each random number may be different, or the update range of each random number may be different so that the random numbers may not be synchronized.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main board 9011 stores the random value determination table, and the main board 9011 uses the random number value determination table based on the random values extracted from the main board 9011 at the time of starting winning. Although the reference is shown, an example in which the random value determination process is executed, the effect control board 9012 receives the determination result determined by the main board 9011, and the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed based on the received determination result is shown. , The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 9012 stores the table for determining the random number value, and the effect control board 9012 receives the random number value itself extracted from the main board 9011 from the main board 9011 and is based on the received random number value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading advance notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random value determination process may be performed on the effect control board 9012. Further, the random value determination process may be performed on both the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012. For example, the effect control board 9012 may receive a part of the random numbers and execute the random value determination process, and may also receive the determination result determined by the main board 9011. Specifically, for example, the effect control board 9012 receives a random number value and determines whether or not it will be a big hit, and if it is a big hit, it executes a determination of the type of big hit, and based on the random number value, the main board 9011 The determination result of the variation pattern type determined in is may be received. That is, the effect control board 9012 can execute the pre-reading advance notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 9011.

Further, in the above embodiment, on the effect control board 9012 side, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 9011 is generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 9011 is turned on. It was explained as. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command may be generated by an interrupt request by the first bit of serial communication.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 901 in this embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and is specified to maintain the mode of production. A period (secondary) for maintaining the first aspect as the specific effect, provided with a specific effect means capable of executing the effect (for example, an effect control CPU 90120 capable of executing the specific effect that maintains the orientation of the sub-image display device 9051). It is possible to perform different effects between the period for maintaining the image display device 9051 in the vertical orientation and the period for maintaining the second aspect (the period for maintaining the sub-image display device 9051 in the horizontal orientation), and the second aspect is maintained. The degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the length of the period (for example, the longer the time that the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained sideways when the specific effect is executed, the higher the expectation of big hit. Is high, etc.). As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the period during which the mode of production is maintained.

Further, when the second aspect is maintained, it is easier to execute another effect with a high expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than when the first aspect is maintained (for example,). Even if the count-up notice effect has the same number of counts by a predetermined character, the jackpot expectation of the count-up notice effect executed when the specific effect is executed and the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained sideways is It is higher than the jackpot expectation of the count-up notice effect that is executed when the sub-image display device 9051 is maintained in the vertical direction without executing the specific effect). As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation that the mode of the specific effect is controlled to the advantageous state by executing the other effect while the mode of the specific effect is maintained in the second aspect.

In addition, it is possible to execute a notification effect means for notifying that the mode of the specific effect has become the second aspect (for example, a notification effect for notifying that the sub-image display device 9051 is turned sideways). A CPU 90120 for effect control, etc.) is further provided. This makes it easier to recognize that the mode of the specific effect has become the second mode.

Further, as the specific effect, it is possible to execute an effect that gradually changes from the first aspect to the second aspect in response to a plurality of variable displays (for example, the hold change effect execution pattern shown in FIG. 42). HP4'-1 to HP4'-2, HP5'-1 to HP5'-2, HP6'-1 to HP6'-2, HP7'-1 to HP7'-2, etc.). As a result, it is possible to improve the interest over a plurality of variable displays.

Further, a predetermined effect means capable of executing a plurality of predetermined effects (for example, an effect control CPU 90120 capable of executing a call advance notice effect) is further provided, and depending on which aspect of the predetermined effect is executed, the predetermined effect is executed. The ratio of the mode of the specific effect to the second mode is different (for example, when the call advance notice effect is executed and the call of the predetermined character is "I do not want to do it", the specific effect is executed. There is a high possibility that the sub-image display device 9051 will be turned sideways, etc.). As a result, it is possible to draw attention to a predetermined effect.

Further, during one variable display, it is possible to execute the effect of changing from the first aspect to the second aspect and then changing to the first aspect a plurality of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 57, a sub-image display). The effect of rotating the device 9051 from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction and then rotating the device 9051 in the vertical direction is executed a plurality of times during one variable display, etc.). As a result, it is possible to improve the interest in one variable display.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R… Speaker 9… Game effect lamp 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A, 22B… Start port switch 23… Count switch 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123 ... Display control unit 901 ... Pachinko game machine 902 ... Game board 903 ... Game machine frame 904A ... Special symbol display device 904B ... Special symbol display device 905 ... Image display device 906A ... Ordinary winning ball device 906B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 907 ... Special variable winning ball device 908L ... Speaker 908R ... Speaker 909 ... Game effect lamp 9011 ... Main board 9012 ... Production control board 9013 ... Voice control board 9014 ... Lamp control board 9015 ... Relay board 9020 ... Normal symbol display 9021 ... Gate Switch 9022A ... 1st start port switch 9022B ... 2nd start port switch 9023 ... Count switch 90100 ... Game control microcomputer 90101 ... ROM
90102 ... RAM
90103 ... CPU
90104 ... Random number circuit 90105 ... I / O
90120 ... CPU for production control
90121 ... ROM
90122 ... RAM
90123 ... Display control unit 90124 ... Random number circuit 90125 ... I / O

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A specific display means for displaying a specific display having a plurality of stages of modes having different expectations controlled in the advantageous state, which is a display related to the variable display.
A change effect execution means for executing a change effect capable of changing the mode of the specific display to the next stage is provided.
The change effect executing means can execute the change effect once in a predetermined period to change the mode of the specific display to the next stage, and the change effect is performed a plurality of times in a specific period different from the predetermined period. It is possible to execute and change the mode of the specific display to the next stage.
further,
A specific production means that can execute a specific production that maintains the mode of the production ,
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state is provided.
Examples specific effect, a first time period to maintain the first aspect, it is possible Ru racemate different and the second period to maintain the second embodiment,
The length between the second phase in response to, at the time of the first length of time and the second length, Ri is Do different expectation controlled Advantageously advantageous state for the player,
The suggestion effect execution means
In the second period, the suggestion effect common to the first length and the second length can be executed.
As the suggestion effect, a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect having a higher expectation than the first suggestion effect can be executed.
It is easier to execute the second incitement effect in the second period than in the first period.
A game machine characterized by that.