JP6886273B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game medium wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area and a starting condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification are identified. Information is variably displayed on a variable display device (hereinafter, also referred to as "variable" or "variable display"), and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined based on the display result. There is a game machine that has improved. In such a gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state). For example, a gaming machine in a jackpot gaming state opens a special electric accessory called a jackpot or an attacker, and continuously provides a player with a state in which a winning ball is extremely easy to win for a certain period of time. To do.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine cannot start the variable display when the game medium wins the start area and the start condition is satisfied, that is, the variable display based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. If the start condition that allows the start of execution of the variable display is not satisfied because the gaming machine is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the establishment of the execution condition is sequentially stored as hold information with a hold number. Hold information is displayed as hold display in order of hold number.

As such a gaming machine, a machine that changes the display pattern of the reserved information according to the aspect of the background has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-250965

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if there are many types of hold display, it is difficult for the player to recognize the degree of expectation when the display pattern of the hold information is changed, and there is a possibility that the game interest may be lowered. It was.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decline in the interest in gaming.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means that stores information about variable display that has not yet started as hold storage information,
The hold display is displayed corresponding to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means, and the hold display is displayed stepwise over a plurality of variable displays according to the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. It is provided with a hold control means capable of changing the display mode and outputting a notification sound.
The hold control means displays the hold display in the first display pattern in the first mode as the hold display pattern, and the second display different from the first display pattern in the second mode different from the first mode. The hold display is displayed in a pattern, and in a special mode different from the first mode and the second mode, the hold display is displayed in a special display pattern different from the first display pattern and the second display pattern, and the hold display is displayed. It is possible to output a common notification sound when displaying the hold display of the same stage between the first display pattern and the second display pattern, and output a plurality of types of the common notification sound according to each stage of the hold display. On the other hand , the special display pattern can output a special notification sound different from the common notification sound.
It is characterized by that.
(1) In order to achieve the above objectives, other gaming machines
A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means (for example, a special figure hold storage unit) that stores a variable display that has not yet started as hold storage, and
A hold control means that can display the hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means and can change the display mode of the hold display stepwise according to the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state (the hold control means). For example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S513) and
The hold control means displays the hold display in the first display pattern in the first state (the background type is "background A", etc.) as the hold display pattern, and the second state is different from the first state. In the state (background type is "background B", etc.), the hold display is displayed in a second display pattern different from the first display pattern, and the first display pattern and the second display pattern are in the same stage. When displaying the hold display, it is possible to output a common notification sound (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that displays and outputs according to the display mode and output sound shown in FIG. 20).
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily make the player recognize the degree of expectation due to the hold display, and it is possible to prevent a deterioration in the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The hold control means determines a display pattern using common determination data in the case of displaying the hold display in the first display pattern and the case of displaying the hold display in the second display pattern (for example,). (Determining using the table shown in FIGS. 19 and 21 to 24, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the data capacity can be reduced.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The first state and the second state are the same gaming states (for example, a low base state).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize the relationship between the degree of expectation due to the hold display in the first state and the second state, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The hold control means can display a plurality of hold displays of a plurality of stages for outputting a notification sound in the same period (for example, can display hold displays of "stage 2" and "stage 3"), and can display the hold display. The notification sound is output by different channels depending on the stage (for example, it is output by different channels in "stage 2" and "stage 3").
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
The hold control means can display a plurality of the same hold displays for outputting a notification sound in the same period (for example, a plurality of hold displays of "stage 2" can be displayed), and one of the same hold displays. The notification sound is output by different channels between the hold display of and the other hold display (for the hold display of the same stage, a spare channel is assigned, etc.).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
A predetermined effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a hold notice effect) having a plurality of stages of effect modes suggesting that the control is controlled to the advantageous state, and
Specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a specific effect setting process) that executes a specific effect suggesting whether or not to shift to the next stage effect mode when the predetermined effect is executed. And to prepare further
The plurality of stages of the predetermined effect include an advantageous state determination stage (for example, a stage of the display color of "red" in the hold notice effect) in which it is determined that the predetermined effect is controlled.
The production mode of the specific effect includes a first mode (for example, a specific effect of a success mode) indicating that the predetermined effect shifts to the production mode of the next stage, and the predetermined effect is the production mode of the next stage. There is a second mode (for example, a specific effect of the failure mode) indicating that the transition is not performed.
When the specific effect is executed when the predetermined effect is executed at a predetermined stage or more and less than the advantageous state determination stage, the specific effect executing means does not execute the specific effect of the second aspect (for example,). , As shown in FIG. 28, when the display mode is "green", the specific effect of the failure mode is not executed, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific effect of the second aspect from being executed and the interest from being lowered in spite of the situation where it can be expected to be in an advantageous state. That is, the specific effect can be preferably executed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. 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 random number values MR1 to 3. 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 a figure which shows the configuration example of the special figure display result determination table and 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 according to the variable display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of the effect control command received on the effect control board side, and the processing content which is executed in the command analysis process according to the received effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of hold display setting processing. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the hold display stage determination table. It is a figure which shows the structure example of the hold display mode and the channel number determination table. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the display stage change pattern determination table when the number of hold is 4. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the display stage change pattern determination table when the number of hold is 4. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the display stage change pattern determination table when the number of hold is 3. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the display stage change pattern determination table when the number of hold is 2. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect image when the hold notice effect is executed. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modified example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific effect setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio in a specific effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect image when the specific effect and the hold notice effect are executed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), and is used in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special symbol"), which is a plurality of types of identifiable identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", respectively. To do. After that, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game. The finalized special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during the variable display.

The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". However, for example, there are a plurality of types of lighting patterns (a pattern in which all the LEDs are appropriately turned off may be included as a lighting pattern) in which the combination of the 7-segment LED to be turned on and the one to be turned off is different. It may be preset as a special symbol. Hereinafter, 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". ..

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

As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is started. Fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. , The fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative symbol may be different from the decorative symbol displayed during the variable display. For example, a decorative symbol other than the scroll-displayed decorative symbol may be a fixed decorative symbol.

As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special figure game (also referred to as a first special figure game) using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, or a second special symbol display device 4B Synchronized with the special figure game using the second special figure in (also referred to as the second special figure game), the variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result is displayed. Derived display (or simply referred to as "derivative"). For example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols by displaying identification information such as decorative symbols as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and ending the variable display. is there. 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 or expansion / 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. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

A first hold display unit 5HL and a second hold display unit 5HR are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. The first hold display unit 5HL displays the number of first special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The first special figure hold storage number is the number of variable display holdes corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second hold display unit 5HR displays the number of second special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The second special figure hold storage number is the number of variable display holdes corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. To hold the variable display corresponding to the special figure game, the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by doing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is held. Will be done.

For example, due to the occurrence of the first start prize in which the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening, the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A (first start condition). ) Is satisfied, and if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the number of stored first special figures is 1. It is added (incremented), and the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, due to the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball passes (enters) the second start prize opening, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition). ) Is satisfied, and if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure hold memory number is 1. It is added (incremented), and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the reserved data (holding memory) is digested, the number of the first special figure held storage is decremented by 1, and the second When the execution of the special figure game using the special figure is started, the reserved data (reserved storage) is digested, and the number of the second special figure reserved storage is decremented by 1. If the number of reserved first special figures reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") when the first start prize is generated, the first start condition is not satisfied and the start prize is awarded. The special figure game based on it is invalid, and only the prize ball may be paid out. Further, when the second start prize is generated, if the second special figure reserved memory number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the second start condition is not satisfied and the start prize is awarded. The special figure game based on it is invalid, and only the prize ball may be paid out.

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 storage number. The term "special figure reserved memory" usually refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure reserved memory, the second special figure reserved memory, and the total reserved memory, but in particular, some of these (for example, the number of reserved memory). , The concept of including the number of reserved memory of the first special figure and the number of stored memory of the second special figure, but excluding the total number of reserved memory).

In the first hold display unit 5HL, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. The first hold display unit 5HL may be configured so that the first hold display is performed right-justified, for example. The first hold display unit 5HL is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit of the number of hold storages of the first special figure "4", and the hold numbers "1" and "2" are sequentially provided from the right end to the left side. , "3", "4" may be associated with each other. When the number of hold of the special figure game using the first special figure increases due to the establishment of the first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display section 5HL, the hold is held in the first hold display section 5HL. At the rightmost display part corresponding to the number "1", a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased number of first special figure hold storages. If there is another 1st hold display in the 1st hold display unit 5HL, the new 1st hold display is hidden on the left side of the display part where the other 1st hold display is performed. Add to the part (corresponding to any of the hold numbers "2" to "4"). When there are a plurality of first hold displays in the first hold display unit 5HL and a special figure game using the first special figure is started due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first hold display unit 5HL While erasing (digesting) the first hold display in the rightmost display part corresponding to the hold number "1", each of the first hold displays in the other display parts corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4" is displayed. Move (shift) in the direction (right side) of the erased display part.

In the second hold display unit 5HR, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. The second hold display unit 5HR may be configured so that, for example, the second hold display is left-justified. The second hold display unit 5HR is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit of the number of hold storages of the second special figure, "4", and the hold numbers "1" and "2" are sequentially provided from the left end to the right side. , "3", "4" may be associated with each other. When the number of hold of the special figure game using the second special figure increases due to the establishment of the second start condition, if there is no other second hold display in the second hold display section 5HR, the hold is held in the second hold display section 5HR. A new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased number of second special figure hold storages at the leftmost display portion corresponding to the number "1". If there is another second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HR, the new second hold display is hidden to the right of the display part where the other second hold display is performed. Add to the part (corresponding to any of the hold numbers "2" to "4"). When there are a plurality of second hold displays in the second hold display unit 5HR and a special figure game using the second special figure is started due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second hold display unit 5HR The second hold display in the leftmost display part corresponding to the hold number "1" is erased (digested), and each of the second hold displays in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers "2" to "4" is displayed. Move (shift) in the direction (left side) of the erased display part.

In the 1st hold display unit 5HL, an example is shown in which the 1st hold display is configured to be right-justified and the 1st hold display is shifted to the right when digested. 1 Hold display is configured to be performed and may be shifted to the left when digested. Similarly, in the second hold display unit 5HR, an example is shown in which the second hold display is configured to be left-justified and the second hold display is shifted to the left when digested. It is configured to have a second hold display and may shift to the right when digested.

The arrangement of the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR may be interchanged and arranged. Further, together with the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR, or in place of the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR, a display for displaying the number of special figure hold storages is provided. You may. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of special symbol hold storage can be specified on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The number of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B corresponding to, for example, the upper limit values (for example, "4") in each of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number (for example, "4"). For example, it is configured to include 4) LEDs. 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. In addition, "variable display-related information" may be used as a generic term for information corresponding to each of the above-mentioned hold displays (first hold display, second hold display).

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, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed to a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is equipped with (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second start winning opening.

As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, while the expanded open state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. It may be configured so that the game ball does not easily pass (enter). As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has a first variable state (passing (entry) easy state) such as an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second starting winning opening or an expanded open state, and a game ball. Is configured to be able to change to a second variable state (including a state where it is difficult to pass (enter) (including a state where it cannot pass (enter))) such as a closed state where it is impossible to pass (enter) or a normally open state where it is difficult to pass (enter). Has been done. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball is easier to pass (enter) into the second starting winning opening than in the second variable state.

The game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game medium), and the number of stored first special figure reservations is predetermined. If it is less than the upper limit value of (for example, "4"), the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the number of the second special figure reserved memory is less than the predetermined upper limit value. If so, the second starting condition is satisfied.

The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the game balls to be prize balls, or may give points corresponding to the number of game balls to be prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big winning door as.

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. 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 large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball enters the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening (for example, the game ball passes through the other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when entering). Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can pass (enter) through 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 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball, and the first state. This is a second state that is more disadvantageous to the player.

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 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and for example, a plurality of types different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol (also referred to as "ordinary diagram" or "ordinary diagram"), which is the identification information, is variably displayed (variable display). Such a variable display of a normal pattern is called a normal figure game (also referred to as a "normal figure game"). A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and a passage gate 41 formed in the game area (a game ball is formed so as to be passable by a predetermined member, and the passage of the game ball is shown in FIG. It displays the number of reserved spheres on hold as the number of effective passing spheres that have passed (detected by the gate switch 21 of 2).

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. 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 used. It may be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) 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 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 are provided around the game area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, ordinary winning ball device 6A, ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. .. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward a gaming area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming 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. ) An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided for holding (storing) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to the member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Has been done. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator hangs when the player holds the operation stick). ing. The trigger button is a predetermined instruction operation by a player holding the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pressing and pulling the operation stick with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). It suffices if it is configured so that 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 35A 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 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. Four transmissive types that combine (pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. It suffices if it is configured to include a photo sensor.

The member forming the upper plate includes a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing, for example, a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B for detecting a player's operation action performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, and a lamp control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back surface of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 mainly sends a command to a control board on the sub side including a function for setting a random number used in a special figure game, a function for receiving a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. It has a function to output and transmit a control command (such as an effect control command described later) which is an example of information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the figure or controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. Further, the main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the normal figure hold indicator 25C, and the like to display various hold storage numbers.

For example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted on the main board 11. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls (detection signals indicating that the passage or approach of the game medium is detected (the switch is turned on)), and the game control microcomputer 100 To transmit to. The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or a solenoid for a prize-winning door. It is transmitted to 82.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives an image display device 5, speakers 8L, and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical components such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations of the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the like. It has a function to cause an electric component for production such as a part to execute a predetermined production operation.

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is sound (effect) from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the signal (sound effect signal) from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing to output (sound specified by the sound signal). The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling lamp output provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is a game effect lamp 9 or a decorative LED based on a signal (illumination signal) from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit that performs lighting / extinguishing drive (lighting / extinguishing according to the drive content indicated by the illumination signal).

As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22A and a second start port switch 22B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. The wiring is connected. 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. Further, a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, and the like is connected to the main board 11. Further, a wiring for transmitting a solenoid drive signal for driving a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory and a solenoid 82 for a big winning door is connected to the main board 11.

The control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal (details will be described later). Each of the effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data may always be "1", and the first bit of the EXT data may be set in advance so as to be "0".

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main board 11 is realized) by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. Processing for) is executed. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may have at least a RAM 102 built in in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, a random number circuit 104 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 104, or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 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 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102, and the CPU 103 The random value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 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 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data to be configured is stored.

In the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored in a rewritable manner. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all thereof is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, for example, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to a power failure or the like (even if there is a so-called power failure), the backup power supply is supplied with the power supply for a predetermined period (for example, the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). Until it becomes impossible), the contents of a part or all of the RAM 102 are saved. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data stored and backed up in the backup RAM in this way is appropriately referred to as backup data.

The I / O 105 is configured to include, for example, an input port for inputting various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. To.

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

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

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

In the effect control board 12, for example, a random number circuit 124 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. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating various effect determination random values such as a random value for determining a stop symbol in a variable display of a decorative symbol and a random value for determining a notice effect can be counted. Is controlled by.

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 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 121 contains a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 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, and is, for example, effect control execution data (display) associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value. It is composed of process data including control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) and an exit code.

Various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation are stored in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the stored data will be lost when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (that is, when there is a power failure).

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

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

With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the voice control board 13 to output sound, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED via the lamp control board 14. The lighting / extinguishing drive is performed in the above, and the effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123 to execute various effects.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game is performed using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the game machine is directly the payout of the game ball as a prize ball and the granting of a score corresponding to the payout. The game ball and the recorded information of the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be, for example, those having a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, the recorded information of these game balls and scores may have valuable value that can be used for another game in the game machine, although it cannot be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize.

Further, the game value that can be given by the game machine is not limited to paying out the game ball as a prize ball and giving points, for example, controlling to a big hit game state or controlling to a special game state such as a probability change state. The maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game state is the number of first rounds (for example, "16") that is larger than the number of second rounds (for example, "2"), and the execution is performed in a time-saving state. The upper limit of the possible variable display is the first number (for example, "100"), which is larger than the second number (for example, "50"), and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is the second probability (for example, 1/50). ) Is higher than the first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chans, which is the number of times that the jackpot game state is repeatedly controlled without being controlled in the normal state, is the number of consecutive chans (for example, "1/20"). It may include a more favorable gaming situation for the player, such as part or all of the number of first consecutive chans (eg, "10") greater than 5 ").

As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined ball is hit based on a player performing a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) on a ball hitting operation handle installed at the lower right of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area by a launch motor or the like provided in the launch device. When the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first starting condition is satisfied by the fact that the first starting port switch 22A is turned on. After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. It will be started.

Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second starting area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second starting condition is satisfied by the fact that the second starting port switch 22B is turned on. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. It will be started. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter) to the second starting winning opening.

Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2 (the gate switch 21 is turned on), the normal symbol display 20 executes variable display of the normal symbol. The conditions for starting the normal map are satisfied. After that, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 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 this 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 (derivated display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "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 fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal figure", the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed so that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B becomes the tilt position. , Closing control or normal opening control that returns to the vertical position after a predetermined time elapses 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 20 is started. Is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed.

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

After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variable pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variable pattern elapses, a definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is displayed. Derived and displayed. "Left", "middle", and "right" decorations arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (directed symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the definite special that results in the variable display of the special symbol. When the symbol is derived and displayed, the image display device 5 derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol.

When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes a "big hit" (specific display result), and the jackpot as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. It is controlled by the game state. 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 (predetermined) 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 (special symbol display result) becomes "miss" (non-specific display result).

As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers "1", "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 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. 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 7 is in the first state which is advantageous for the player. Then, during a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the large winning opening and a winning ball is generated, the large winning opening is continuously opened. A round game (simply also called a "round") is executed. 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 be generated. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, a winning ball (a game ball that has entered the large winning opening) is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are used as prize balls for each detection. It will be paid out. The round game in the jackpot game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, "16") is reached.

When the variable display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type is any one of "non-probable change", "probable change", and "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". Further, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "1" is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is "probability". When the jackpot type is "probability change" or "non-probability change", the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state (the jackpot is open) which is advantageous for the player as a round game in the jackpot game state. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed for a predetermined number of times such as 16 rounds (16 times). In addition, when the jackpot type is "probability", the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (the jackpot is open) which is advantageous for the player as a round game in the jackpot game state. Is a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 0.5 seconds), a normal open round is executed for a predetermined number of times such as two rounds (twice). The big hit game state based on the "big hit" when the big hit type is "non-probable change" is called "non-probable change big hit game state". Further, the jackpot game state based on the "big hit" when the jackpot type is "probability change" is called the "probability change jackpot game state". Further, the jackpot game state based on the "big hit" when the jackpot type is "sudden probability" is called the "sudden jackpot game state".

After the jackpot game state ends, the probability that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probabilistic state in which it is higher than 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. In the time saving state, either the variable display (special figure game) of a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is executed or the next big hit game state is started, or the time saving state ends. It is controlled to continue until the condition is satisfied first. The remaining number of executions of the variable display (special figure game, etc.) until the time saving end condition is satisfied may be referred to as the time saving remaining number. The time saving state and the probability change state are also advantageous states for the player.

When a predetermined small hit symbol (for example, "5") is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes "small hit" and becomes a big hit after the big hit game state. It is a small hit that does not change the probability of becoming. When it becomes a small hit, it is controlled to a small hit game state in which the big winning opening is opened twice in substantially the same opening mode (for example, opening time 0.5 seconds) as when it becomes a sudden big hit. As a result, the player cannot specify whether it was a small hit or a sudden big hit from the opening mode of the big hit game. Moreover, when it becomes a small hit, the game state is not controlled to the time saving state. As a result, when it becomes a small hit and the big winning opening is controlled to be open twice, it is possible to give the player the impression that a sudden big hit has occurred. That is, the small hit can be used as a so-called false big hit of a sudden big hit.

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

The normal state is a gaming state other than an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probabilistic change state, and the variable display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing". The probability of becoming a "hit" and the probability of the variable display result in the special figure game becoming a "big hit" are returned to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as when the system is reset in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

In the time-saving state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open 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. Alternatively, the state is changed to an expanded open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display 20 controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is "normal". Control to improve the probability of "hit the figure" compared to the normal state, tilt control time to control the tilt of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "hit the normal figure" The normal variable winning ball device 6B is changed into the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode by controlling to make the normal variable winning ball device 6B longer than in the normal state and by controlling to increase the number of tilts as compared with the normal state. Just do it. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball device 6B into the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous changing mode is called high opening control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). Will be done. 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 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", etc. Will be. 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 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is used. , Of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the start of any special symbol game. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In (the period during the variable display), 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 (“reach variable symbol”). (Also referred to as) is a display mode in which the fluctuation is continuous, or 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 "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) When the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric characters of "7") constituting the predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, "medium") that has not yet been stopped is displayed. In the decorative pattern display area 5C, etc.), the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or in all or part of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". This is a display mode in which the symbols change in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination.

During the variable display of the decorative design, a character image (directed image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a background image is displayed, and what is the decorative design? An effect of playing back and displaying different moving images is executed. These effects are called variable display during variable display as well as variable display of decorative patterns. That is, the effect during variable display is an effect using an image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, and is a concept including the variable display itself of the decorative 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 5 (including the variable display of the decorative symbol itself) along with the variable display of the special symbol, the audio output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R Or, an effect such as a lighting operation (blinking operation) in a light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 may be included.

A reach effect may be executed in the above variable display effect. The reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode. The reach effect changes the display mode of the background image, such as reducing the fluctuation speed of the decorative pattern, displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person, etc.) different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5. It is an effect that performs a different effect operation from before the reach mode is achieved by making the image appear, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, and changing the variation mode of the decorative pattern. In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (blinking operation) on the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are the reach modes. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the previous operation mode. In the present embodiment, as the reach effect, a normal reach, a super reach A, a super reach B, and a reach dedicated to a sudden / small hit are prepared, which have different production modes.

In addition, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be a "big hit". A variable display effect for notifying the player may be executed depending on the mode or the like. As an example, it suffices if the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream" can be executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. It suffices to determine whether or not the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" is executed in response to the determination of the variation pattern on the main board 11 side.

In the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream", the variable display is performed after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" before the resulting finalized decorative symbol is derived and displayed. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous fluctuation) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined time (for example, up to 3 times). 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. This is the number of times the decorative pattern re-variates in all areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As an example, in the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream", a plurality of predetermined pseudo-ream chances of a special combination are set in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". A decorative pattern that is one of the types of loss combinations is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is displayed to the player by, for example, performing a shaking fluctuation display or immediately re-changing the decorative symbol only by stopping for a short time. It suffices to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the once displayed decorative symbol has been confirmed, and then the decorative symbol may be changed again.

In the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream", for example, as the number of pseudo-ream fluctuations (re-variations) increases, the possibility that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" increases. As a result, the player can recognize that the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" is performed by temporarily stopping the pseudo-ream chance eye, and the variable display result becomes larger as the number of pseudo-ream fluctuations increases. The expectation of becoming a "big hit" is increased. In the present 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 (re-variation) once or twice. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative pattern was started two or three times in a row. The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" may be, for example, 4 times or 5 times.

When the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream" is executed, the re-variation effect by the related display effect is executed along with the multiple variation display (pseudo-ream variation) including the initial fluctuation. May be good. As an example, a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image may be displayed on the image display device 5 during each variation display (including the initial variation) by the variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream”. Further, the most variable effect may be executed by performing an arbitrary effect operation such as audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of another light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9.

In addition to the "pseudo-ream", the variable display effect using the variable display operation of the decorative pattern includes, for example, "slip", "development chance eye", "development chance eye end", and "after the chance eye is stopped". Various effects such as "sliding" may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of "slip", "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed 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. After changing the decorative symbol in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a single or multiple decorative symbol display areas (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in, a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of the decorative symbols displayed in the temporarily stopped display area (for example, "left" decorative symbols) By changing the decorative symbol again in one or both of the display area 5L and the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R) and then stopping the display, the effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed.

In the variable display effect of the "development chance eye", the decorations of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed 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. After the decorative symbols constituting the development chance eyes included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set as the reach state. Reach production starts. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of "end of development chance", after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". , An effect display is performed in which a predetermined combination of decorative symbols is derived and displayed as a final decorative symbol as a development chance eye. In the variable display effect of "slip after stopping the chance", as in the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream", 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. , "Left", "Middle", "Right" Decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R After temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative pattern of the lost combination (special combination) that is a pseudo-continuous chance eye in all Unlike the variable display effect of "pseudo-ren", which changes the decorative pattern again in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative pattern changes again in a part of the decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display is performed in which the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is changed.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect or the variable display effect such as "pseudo-ream", for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, or outputting a voice, etc. Due to the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, the reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result is ". A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility of becoming a "big hit".

The effect operation that becomes the advance notice effect is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Is executed (started) before the reach mode is reached (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right"). Further, the advance notice effect for notifying that the variable display result may be a "big hit" may include one executed after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode. In this way, the advance notice effect can be in the big hit game state at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to the derivation of the finalized special symbol or the confirmed decorative symbol which is the variable display result. Anything that can foretell sex will do. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance according to the content (effect mode) of the effect operation when the advance notice effect is executed.

The advance notice effect includes a look-ahead advance notice effect (also referred to as a look-ahead effect). In the look-ahead notice effect, the variable display result is "big hit" according to the effect mode before the variable display is executed, which is the target (notice target) for which the possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit" is announced. It is a notice production that can announce the possibility of becoming. In particular, the pre-reading advance notice effect that continuously gives advance notice over the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special figure games is also referred to as a continuous advance notice effect. In the look-ahead notice effect, before the variable display to be notified is started, for example, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" based on the hold memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start prize is announced. The production operation for doing is started. In this embodiment, as such a look-ahead notice effect, the variable display result may be a "big hit" by changing the display mode of the hold display (first hold display, second hold display) of the notice target. It is possible to execute a hold notice effect that can give notice. Specifically, in this embodiment, the display shape and color of the hold display are gradually changed to a shape and color different from the normal time according to the change pattern according to the type of the background image (first stage to fourth stage). It is possible to execute a hold notice effect that changes to. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the hold notice effect in this embodiment, the change pattern is different depending on the type of the background image (although the change mode of the hold display is different), but the hold display at the same stage is displayed. Then outputs the same notification sound. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which two types of backgrounds, "background A" and "background B", are prepared. For example, there are four types of backgrounds even if there are three types. May be good. In addition, a "special background" that is selected only at a special timing may be prepared. As for the "special background", it is sufficient that the hold display in the mode corresponding to the "special background" is performed and the special output sound corresponding to the background is output.

In contrast to the look-ahead notice effect, the notice effect whose execution is started after the variable display to be notified is started is called a single notice effect (also referred to as a single notice, the variable notice, or a variable display during notice effect). Will be done.

In addition, when the display mode of the hold display is changed, an action effect suggesting that the display mode changes may be executed. When the action effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display changes as a result of the action effect. The action effect may include an arbitrary effect operation such as audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and a lighting operation of another light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9.

Next, the main operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 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 (each process), a process or the like that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

When the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started on the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings. In this initial setting, for example, RAM 101 is cleared. In addition, the register of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, after that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, interrupts are permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko game machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, ordinary symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Processing for controlling the progress of the game is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, 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 (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

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. It is a process of determining whether or not the game ball is in the ON state (that is, whether or not the game ball has entered or passed) for each switch.

The error processing on the main side is a processing in which an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result.

The information output process is, for example, 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 1.

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 11 by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 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. It may be included (see FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit game state, and is “1”. It can take any value of ~ "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", and is "1". It can take any value from "" to "100". 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 "1" to "1". It can take any value of "900".

In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1, and the variable display result such as the special symbol in the special symbol game is set as a "big hit". Determining whether or not to control the game state, determining the fluctuation pattern, controlling the display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of the special figure game), and special variable winning ball device 7 in the jackpot game state. In order to perform the opening / closing operation setting (execution of the round game and the short-term opening control) of the large winning opening in the predetermined procedure, various processes are selected and executed. 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 determination, 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 41 (for example, when it is determined by the switch processing that the gate switch 21 is in the ON state), the number of holds has reached the upper limit. If not, the hold storage of the normal figure game (for example, extracting a random number value and storing it in the RAM 102) is performed, or the hold storage (random value stored in the RAM 102) is used to determine the variable display result of the normal figure game. Or, the fluctuation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the normal symbol game is determined, and the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) of the normal symbol display 20 is controlled according to the fluctuation pattern to display the variable display of the normal symbol. It is executed to derive and display the variable display result of the normal figure game, or when the variable display result is a normal figure hit, the process of setting the normal variable winning ball device 6B to the first variable state such as the open state is performed. By executing the normal symbol process process each time a timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the normal symbol game and the first variable state of the normal variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period at the time of hitting the normal diagram are realized.

The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, ordinary symbol process processing, etc., transmission settings of control commands (effect control commands, etc.) (for example, the stored address value of the control command to be transmitted is stored in RAM 102) are performed, and command control is performed. In the process, a process of actually transmitting the control command set to be transmitted to the effect control board 12 is performed. In this transmission process, an effect control INT signal or the like is used, and a control command is transmitted.

After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

Here, the main effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number.

The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) for designating a variation pattern of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to each variation pattern is set. For example, a unique number (variation pattern number) is assigned to each variation pattern, and the number is set to "XX" in the command (for example, "01" for variation pattern PA1-1). The variation pattern specification command is also a command for designating the variation start of the decorative pattern.

The command 8A01 (H) is an effect control command (first start opening prize designation command) for designating that the first start winning is generated due to the game medium entering the first start winning opening. The command 8A02 (H) is an effect control command (second start opening prize designation command) for designating that the second start winning is generated due to the game medium entering the second starting winning opening. The first starting port winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command may be collectively referred to as a starting opening winning designation command.

The command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command) for designating whether or not to make a big hit and the jackpot type, that is, for designating a variable display result. In the present embodiment, display result specification commands corresponding to each display result are set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and that number is set to "XX" in the command (for example, if "miss" is "00", if the jackpot type is "probability change", "big hit" "01" etc.).

The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first variation start designation command) that specifies to start variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second variation start designation command) that specifies to start variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first fluctuation start designation command and the second fluctuation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a fluctuation start designation command. Information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern determination result designation command described later.

The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) that specifies that the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed.

The command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (game state designation command) for designating the game state. In the present embodiment, game state designation commands corresponding to each game state are set. For example, if the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base), "XX" is set to "00". For example, if the gaming state is a high accuracy and low base state, "XX" is set to "01". For example, if the gaming state is a high accuracy and high base state, "XX" is set to "02".

The command A000 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command) for designating the start of the jackpot game state (start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit game state to notify that the big hit game state has been reached. The command A100 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) for designating the start of the small hit game state.

The command A2XX (H) is an effect control command (command for designating the opening of the large winning opening) for designating the opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A3XX (H) is an effect control command (a command designated after opening the large winning opening) for designating the closure of the special variable winning ball device 7 for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The command A601 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game state (start of the ending). 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. The command A602 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game state.

The command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first special figure hold storage number designation command) for designating the first special figure hold storage number. “XX” indicates the number of first special figure reserved storage. The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second special figure holding storage number designation command) for designating the second special figure holding storage number. “XX” indicates the second special figure reserved storage number. The first special figure holding storage number designation command and the second special figure holding storage number designation command are collectively referred to as a special figure holding storage number designation command.

The command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol determination result designation command) for designating a display result among the determination results at the time of starting winning. The command C5XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern determination result designation command) for designating a variation pattern among the determination results at the time of starting winning. In the present embodiment, in the process of step S101 described later, when the first start winning or the second starting winning occurs, the random numbers MR1 to 3 are extracted. Regarding the variable display corresponding to the extracted random number values MR1 to 3, the variable display is variable based on the random number values MR1 and MR3 of the extracted random number values MR1 to 3 before the start condition of the variable display is satisfied. Whether or not the display result is a "big hit" and the variation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 12) are determined. The determination at the time of starting winning refers to these determinations, and is executed in the random value determination processing at the time of winning in step S213. In a predetermined case, this determination may not be performed. A unique number is assigned to the judgment result (including the case where there is no judgment) about the display result, and the number is set to "XX" in the symbol specification command (for example, if "no judgment", " "00", "01" for "missing", "02" for "big hit", etc.). A unique number is assigned to the judgment result (including the case without judgment) for the fluctuation pattern, and the number is set to "XX" in the fluctuation pattern specification command (for example, if "no judgment" is used. "00", "PA1-1" is "11", "PA1-2" is "12", "PB1-1" is "31", "PC1-1" is "61" "Such).

Next, the special symbol process processing will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101).

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101. When the start winning prize determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is on (). Step S201). When it is determined that the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes) because it is determined that the first start port switch 22A is on in the switch processing, the CPU 103 sets the first special drawing. It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved stored number of the special figure game used, is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 is the first stored value of the first special figure reserved storage number counter (counter for counting the first special figure reserved storage number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.). It suffices if the first special figure reserved storage number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved storage number count value. When it is determined in step S202 that the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is not the upper limit value (step S202; No), the CPU 103 stores the start port buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control buffer setting unit, etc.). The starting port buffer value, which is a value, is set to "1" (step S203).

When it is determined in step S201 that the first start port switch 22A is off (step S201; No), or when it is determined in step S202 that the number of reserved first special figures has reached the upper limit value (step S202; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). When it is determined that the second start port switch 22B is on in the switch processing, for example, the second start port switch 22B is determined to be on (step S204; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the second special figure. It is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved stored number of the special figure game used, is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 is a second stored value of a second special figure reserved storage number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reserved storage number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.). It suffices if the second special figure reserved storage number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved storage number count value. When it is determined in step S205 that the number of reserved second special figure is not the upper limit value (step S205; No), the CPU 103 sets the start port buffer value to "2" (step S206). When it is determined that the second start port switch 22B is not on (step S204; No), or when it is determined that the second special figure reserved storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the CPU 103 determines. Start The winning prize determination process ends.

After executing either the process of step S203 or S206, the CPU 103 updates so as to add 1 to the special figure hold storage count value according to the start port buffer value (step S207). 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 1st special figure reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 when the game ball enters the 1st start winning opening and the 1st start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the 1st special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). In addition, the count value of the number of reserved memory of the second special figure increases by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). 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 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.), is updated so as to be added by 1 (step S208).

After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning prize (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number for determining the special figure display result is determined from the numerical data updated by the random number counter or the like provided in the predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Numerical data (see FIG. 6) showing the numerical value MR1, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, 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 S210). 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. 7 (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. 7 (B). At this time, when the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first hold indicator 25A to specify the number of the first special figure hold storage added by one. The first hold indicator 25A may be made to perform such a display (for example, increase the number of LEDs lit by one). When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display capable of specifying the number of the second special figure hold storage added by one. The second hold indicator 25B may be made to perform (for example, increase the number of LEDs lit by one).

The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7A has not been started yet, although the game ball has entered the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting winning has been generated. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order with the first starting winning opening (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball. The number of stored data such as the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") is reached. In this way, the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is held, and the variable display result in this special figure game. Hold that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot game state based on (special figure display result), and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, reach effect). It becomes stored information.

It should be noted that the hold number of the first special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol (controlled by the effect control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number "1", the hold display symbol is displayed at the first display position on the leftmost side of the first hold display unit 5HL. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number "2", the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the first hold display unit 5HL. To do.

The second special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7B has been started even though the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning has been generated. Stores the reserved data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order with the second starting winning opening (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number, and based on the establishment of the second starting 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 extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like are set as pending data, and the numbers are Store until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") is reached. In this way, the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the second special figure is held, and the variable display result in this special figure game. Hold that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot game state based on (special figure display result), and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, reach effect). It becomes stored information.

It should be noted that the hold number of the second special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol (controlled by the effect control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number "1", the hold display symbol is displayed at the first display position on the leftmost side of the second hold display unit 5HR. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number "2", the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the second hold display unit 5HR. To do.

After executing the process of step S210, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting the start port winning designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 (step S211). After that, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting the hold storage number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 (step S212).

Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number value determination process (step S213). As described above, the winning random number value determination process is a process of determining the starting winning value, and the random number value is based on the random number values MR1 and MR3 of the random number values MR1 to 3 extracted in step S209. This is a process for determining whether or not the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target is a “big hit” or a “small hit” and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 12). After that, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, if it is determined that the start port buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the CPU 103 clears the start port buffer and initializes the stored value to "0" (). Step S215), the start winning determination process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start port buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the CPU 103 clears the start port buffer and initializes the stored value to "0". (Step S216), the process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B 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.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S213 of FIG. 5 as the winning random number value determination process. In the present embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set as a "big hit" or a "small hit" by the special symbol normal processing, and the big hit game. A decision is made as to whether or not to control the state or the small hit game state. Further, in the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, in the winning random number value determination process, the game ball is extracted at the starting winning timing detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening) at this timing. Judgment as to whether or not the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target of the executed random value (random value extracted in the process of step S209) is "big hit" or "small hit", and variable display of the decorative symbol. It determines which fluctuation pattern will be (so-called "look-ahead"). As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started (before the start condition of the special symbol game is satisfied), the special symbol display result is "big hit" or It is pre-read that it will be a "small hit" and that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol will be the predetermined display mode, and based on this pre-reading result, the effect control board 12 will display the hold display by the effect control CPU 120 or the like. The display mode and the like can be determined.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first, for example, includes a time saving flag (a flag that turns on when the time saving state is set) provided in a predetermined area (game control flag setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 102. The current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by confirming the state of the probability change flag (the flag that turns on when the probability change state is reached) (step S301). The CPU 103 checks whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the jackpot gaming state by checking the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag control unit, etc.). To identify. For example, when the value of the special figure process flag is "4" to "7", it may be specified that the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the jackpot gaming state.

Following the process of step S301, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the specified gaming state is in the jackpot gaming state (step S302). When it is determined that the jackpot is not hit (step S302; No), the CPU 103 further determines whether or not it is in the high base in which the high opening control accompanying the time saving control is performed in the probability variation state or the time saving state (step S303). ). When it is determined that the base is high (step S303; Yes), or when it is determined that the jackpot is in the process of step S302 (step S402; Yes), the CPU 103 has a start port buffer value of "2". It is determined whether or not there is (step S304). When it is determined that the start port buffer value is not "2" (step S304; No), the CPU 103 makes a setting for limiting the determination at the time of winning (step S306).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the start port buffer value is "2" (step S304; Yes), or when it is determined that the high base is not in the process of step S303 (step S303; No), the CPU 103 is shown in FIG. From the 1st special figure display result determination table or the 2nd special figure display result determination table shown in 10 (A) and (B), it corresponds to the start port buffer value ("1" or "2") and the current gaming state. The special figure display result determination table used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S305).

Following the process of step S305, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S307). The CPU 103 compares, for example, the individual determined values included in the jackpot determination range with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 5 one by one. It may be determined whether or not there is a determined value that matches MR1. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating a minimum value (lower limit value) and a maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range. At this time, if it is determined that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the reserved data including the random number value MR1 is determined as "big hit" (big hit start determination). it can.

In the process of step S307, for example, the CPU 103 may read the random number value MR1 stored in the special figure reservation storage unit in step S210, and perform the above determination using the read random number value MR1. Further, the CPU 103 holds the random number value MR1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (an area other than the special figure reservation storage unit) or a storage area of the CPU 103 separately from the step S210, and makes the above determination based on the held random number value. May be done. This also applies to the random number value MR3 described later. As described above, the random number value used in the winning random number value determination process does not have to be the random number value stored in the special figure holding storage unit.

When it is determined in the process of step S307 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S307; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S308). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. , Select the jackpot type determination table data from the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C). The CPU 103 determines which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data.

Following the process of step S308, the CPU 103 selects a jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13) prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 and sets it in the table to be used (step S309). .. The jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table is a table for determining a variable display fluctuation pattern in which the variable display result becomes a “big hit”, and a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3 is assigned to each fluctuation pattern.

In the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, the determination ratio is described instead of the range of the determination values. In the actual table, it is sufficient that the determination values in the range corresponding to the determination ratio of FIG. 13 are assigned to each fluctuation pattern. The determination ratio is a ratio in which the entire range (1 to 900) of the values that the random number value MR3 can take is set to 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the jackpot type is probabilistic / non-probable, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is 5, the determination rate of the variation pattern PB1-2 is 25, and the variation pattern PB1- Since the determination ratio of 3 is 70, the variation pattern PB1-1 is assigned a determination value 1 to 45 (range of 5%) to be compared with the random value MR3, and the variation pattern PB1-2 is assigned a random value MR3. A decision value of 46 to 270 (range of 25%) to be compared is assigned, and a decision value of 271 to 900 (range of 70%) to be compared with the random number value MR3 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PB1-3. The allocation of such a decision value is the same for other tables in which the decision ratio is described.

When it is determined in the process of step S307 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S307; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the predetermined small hit determination range (step). S310). The CPU 103 executes the same processing as in the case of the big hit determination range for the determination value assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit" in the special figure display result determination table selected by the process of step S305. , It suffices if it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the small hit determination range.

When it is determined that the small hit is within the small hit determination range (step S310; Yes), a small hit fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13B) prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected. And set it in the usage table (step S312). The small hit fluctuation pattern determination table is a table for determining the variable display fluctuation pattern in which the variable display result is "small hit", and a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3 is assigned to each fluctuation pattern. ..

On the other hand, when it is determined that the hit is not within the small hit determination range (step S310; No), the loss fluctuation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance (FIGS. 13 (C), 13 (D)) ) Is selected and set in the usage table (step S311). Specifically, when the current gaming state specified in step S301 is a non-time saving state (low base state) (when the time saving flag is off), the loss fluctuation pattern determination table of FIG. 13C is displayed. When the current gaming state specified in step S301 is the time saving state (high base state) (when the time saving flag is on), the loss fluctuation pattern determination table of FIG. 13 (D) is used. Set in the usage table. The loss variation pattern determination table is a table for determining the variation pattern of the variable display in which the variable display result becomes "loss", and a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3 is assigned to each variation pattern.

After executing any of steps S309, S311, and S312, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern extracted in step S209. The variation pattern assigned to the determination value that matches the random number value MR3 is determined by referring to any one of the table, the small hit variation pattern determination table, and the loss variation pattern determination table (step S313). The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern by, for example, comparing the individual determination values assigned to each variation pattern with the random number value MR3 one by one to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random number value MR3. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value assigned to each fluctuation pattern, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR3 and the minimum value of the determination value. Or, the fluctuation pattern may be determined by comparing with the maximum value.

After executing any of the processes of steps S306 and S313, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the start winning command according to the determination results of steps S308 and S313 (step S314), and determines the random value at the time of winning. To finish. The start winning command is composed of a starting opening winning designation command, a special figure hold storage number designation command, a symbol judgment result designation command, and a variation pattern judgment result designation command. When the start opening buffer value is "1", the first start winning opening designation command, the first special figure hold storage number designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation are used as start winning commands. Set the command and send. When the start opening buffer value is "2", the second start winning opening designation command, the second special figure hold storage number designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation are used as start winning commands. Set the command and send. The command set for transmission is transmitted in the command control process.

The 1st special figure hold storage number specification command and the 2nd special figure hold storage number specification command to be set for transmission are commands for specifying the current 1st special figure hold storage number and 2nd special figure hold storage number (to the storage number). The command including the corresponding EXT data) may be specified, and the number of special figure reserved storage to be specified may be specified by the count value of the first special figure reserved storage number counter or the second special figure reserved storage number counter. When the determination result in step S307 is within the jackpot determination range (step S307; Yes), the symbol specification command to be set for transmission is a command that specifies that the determination result of the variable display result is "big hit" (to "big hit"). A command that includes the corresponding EXT data), and when the determination result in step S307 is within the small hit determination range (step S310; Yes), a command that specifies that the determination result of the variable display result is "small hit" ("small hit"). A command that includes EXT data corresponding to "small hit"), and when the judgment result in step S310 is not within the small hit determination range (step S310; No), a command that specifies that the judgment result of the variable display result is "missing". (A command including EXT data corresponding to "missing"), and when the judgment result in step S303 is the start port buffer value = 1 (step S304; No), the judgment at the time of starting winning is not performed "No judgment". It may be a command that specifies that (a command that includes EXT data corresponding to "no judgment"). The variation pattern determination result specification command to be set for transmission is a command for specifying the variation pattern that becomes the determination result when the variation pattern is determined in step S313 (a command that includes EXT data corresponding to the variation pattern that is the determination result). When the determination result in step S304 is the start port buffer value = 1 (step S304; No), the command (EXT corresponding to "no determination") that specifies that the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed is "no determination". It can be a command that includes data).

In the winning random number value determination process, as described above, regarding the variable display corresponding to the random number values MR1 to 3 extracted in step S209 this time, the variable display result of the variable display (special figure game) is "big hit" or "small". Whether or not it becomes a "hit" and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 13) are determined, and so-called look-ahead is performed. In this process, the determination is made based on the current gaming state, and the determination is not made based on the gaming state when the variable display is actually executed. Therefore, the determination is not always accurate, but to some extent. Variable display results and fluctuation patterns can be predicted with accuracy. Further, in the winning random number value determination process, the start is started by the process of step S304 based on the case where it is determined that the big hit is being made in the process of step S302 or the time reduction control is being performed in the process of step S303. It is determined whether or not the mouth buffer value is "2". At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" and not "2", the process proceeds to step S314 without executing the process such as step S305, and the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed. In this way, when the high opening control accompanying the time saving control is performed or when the big hit game state is performed, each of the above is based on the occurrence of the start prize (first start prize) due to the game ball entering the first start prize opening. Limit the judgment so that it is not made. As a result, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, and the time reduction control is in progress or the jackpot game state is in effect, the first start prize is won. It is possible to ensure the soundness of the game by limiting the pre-reading based on the above.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit, etc.). Select one of the processes to execute.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or the like is based on the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. The second special symbol display device 4B determines whether or not to start the special symbol game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the variable display result determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. Derived Determined (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as "non-probable change", "probable change", and "probable change". The jackpot type is stored by storing the data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the fixed special symbol (big hit symbol,) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B corresponds to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Loss pattern) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol normal process executed in step S110 shown in FIG. When the special symbol normal processing is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol hold storage number is "0" (step S231). The second special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second special figure reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is "0".

When it is determined in step S231 that the number of the second special figure reserved storage is other than "0" (step S231; No), the CPU 103 determines, for example, the head area of the second special figure reserved storage unit (for example, the hold number "1"). As the reserved data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the storage area corresponding to the above), the numerical data indicating the predetermined random value is read out (step S232). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start prize (second start prize) at the second start prize opening in the process of step S209 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 S232, the CPU 103 is updated so as to subtract 1 from the 2nd special figure reserved storage number by, for example, subtracting 1 from the 2nd special figure reserved storage number count value. The storage content in the second special figure reservation storage unit is shifted (step S233). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number "1" (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure hold storage unit is placed one entry higher (upper entry). The storage area corresponding to the hold numbers "1" to "3") is shifted. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by 1. Then, the CPU 103 updates the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variation special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit), to "2" (step S234). ..

When it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step S231; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step S231; Yes). Step S235). The first special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first special figure reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is "0". As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of reserved second special figures is "0", and the number of reserved first special figures is "0". Judge whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

In addition, regardless of whether it is the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, if the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening The start opening data indicating which of the two start winning openings and the second start winning opening the game ball has entered is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 together with the hold data or separately from the hold data in association with the hold number. For the special figure game corresponding to each reserved data, the order in which the start conditions are satisfied may be specified.

When it is determined in step S235 that the number of reserved first special figures is other than "0" (step S235; No), for example, it corresponds to the head area of the first special figure reserved storage unit (for example, the reserved number "1"). Numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is read out as reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start prize (first start prize) at the first start prize opening in the process of step S236 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 S236, the CPU 103 is updated so as to subtract 1 from the 1st special figure reserved storage number by, for example, subtracting 1 from the 1st special figure reserved storage number count value. The storage content in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted (step S237). 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 first special figure reserved storage unit is placed one entry higher (upper entry). The storage area corresponding to the hold numbers "1" to "3") is shifted. Further, in the process of step S237, 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 S238).

After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the CPU 103 determines the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, as either "big hit" or "loss" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a table used for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10 as a table to be used. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines the special figure display result as "big hit" and "miss". It suffices that the game state is assigned according to whether or not the game state is a probabilistic state or not.

The CPU 103 reads numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the variable random number buffer in step S232 or S236 from the variable random number buffer, and the game state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table based on whether or not there is, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, whether or not the game state is in the probable change state to the determined value that matches the random number value MR1. Depending on the situation, one of the assigned "big hit", "small hit", and "loss" determination result may be determined as the special figure display result.

In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10 (A) and the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B) are previously provided. It is prepared. The first special symbol display result determination table displays the variable display result before the definite special symbol, which is the variable display result, is derived and displayed in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether or not to control the variable display result to the small hit game state as "small hit" is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. The table referenced to do so. The second special symbol display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the definite special symbol, which is the variable display result, is derived and displayed in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether or not to control the variable display result to the small hit game state as "small hit" is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. A table referenced to determine.

In the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10A, whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). Correspondingly, 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", "small hit", and "loss". In the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10B, the special figure is shown according to whether the gaming state is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss".

In the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result has the special figure display result as a "big hit". It is the decision data assigned to the decision result of whether or not to control the jackpot game state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is in the probability change state (high probability state), it is higher than when it is in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Many decision values are assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probabilistic state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is set as a "big hit" as compared with the case of the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Controlling to a state increases the probability of being determined. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state, it is a big hit as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the gaming state is high.

In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table, the determination value in a predetermined range (value in the range of "30000" to "30100") is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. In the case where the variable display result is determined based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special figure display result is displayed. The ratio determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" can be different.

In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state, so for example, a time saving state (low accuracy high base state) or Frequent small hit game states in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball in a game state in which a game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a probability variation state (high accuracy and high base state). It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the extension of the game. In the second special figure display result determination table, a determination value in a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special figure display result determination table may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". .. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table, a smaller determination value than in the first special figure display result determination table may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". In this way, even if the ratio determined to control the small hit game state is lower in the high base state such as the time saving state or the probability change state than in the low base state such as the normal state or the probability change state without time reduction. Good. Alternatively, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result is determined by referring to the common special figure display result determination table. You may try to make a decision.

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the big hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 to the ON state (step S241). Further, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set as a table used for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10C as the table to be used. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10C, the numerical values (decision values) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are "non-probability variation", "probability variation", and "probability variation" of the jackpot type. It suffices if they are assigned to "Sudden".

The CPU 103 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 S232 or S236 from the variable random number buffer, and reads out from the variable random number buffer. By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the usage table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for type determination, one of the jackpot types to which the determination value matching the random number value MR2 is assigned is selected. do it.

FIG. 10C shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table determines the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result as "big hit". It is a table referenced by. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the special symbol whose variable display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol). Depending on whether it is a special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B), there are a plurality of numerical values (decision values) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, such as "non-probability variation", "probability variation", and "probability". It is assigned to the type of jackpot type.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table, the assignment of the determination value for the jackpot type of "probability" is different depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the determined value in the predetermined range (the value in the range of "70" to "99") is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability", while the variable special figure. When is the second special figure, the determined value is not assigned to the jackpot type of "probability". With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Therefore, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable" can be made different. In particular, in a special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the jackpot type is set to "probability" and controlled to the short-term open jackpot state. In the game state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the device 6B, avoiding the frequent occurrence of the short-term open jackpot state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and preventing the deterioration of the game interest due to the extension of the game. it can.

Even when the variable special figure is the second special figure, a determination value in a predetermined range different from the case where the variable special figure is the first special figure is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability". Good. For example, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the jackpot type of "probability" as compared with the case where the variable special figure is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data.

After executing the process of step S242, the CPU 103 stores the jackpot type (step S243). The CPU 103 fills a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) with a jackpot type buffer setting value (for example, "0" in the case of "non-probability change") indicating a determination result of the jackpot type. , In the case of "probability change", a value that becomes "1") may be stored to store the jackpot type.

When it is determined that the special figure display result is not a "big hit" (step S240; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S244). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S244; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the small hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 to the ON state (step S245).

After executing the process of step S243, after executing the process of step S245, or when it is determined in the process of step S244 that the special figure display result is not a "small hit" (step S244; No). , CPU 103 determines a definite special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game (step S246). For example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is "big hit", the CPU 103 determines a plurality of types of big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer set value). Any of the special symbols predetermined as is determined as the final special symbol. Further, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is "small hit", the CPU 103 determines any of the special symbols predetermined as the small hit symbol as the final special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S244 that the special symbol display result is not a "small hit", the CPU 103 determines a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol as a final special symbol.

After executing the process of step S246, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to "1" (step S247), and ends the special symbol normal process. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "1" in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

In the process of step S235, when it is determined that the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" (step S235; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the predetermined demo display (Yes). Step S248), the special symbol normal processing is terminated. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed to the control board 12. 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. When the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted, the effect control board 12 displays the demo screen.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a pre-determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". Since the variable pattern specifies the content of the variable display of the decorative symbol (variable display mode), the content of the variable display of the decorative symbol is determined by this determination. The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set in advance according to the variable pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special symbol variation time) from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the finalized special symbol that is the variable display result is determined. Will be done. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to start the variation of the special symbol. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the fluctuation pattern setting process executed in step S111 shown in FIG. When the variation pattern setting process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S261). When it is determined that the jackpot flag is on (step S261; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the jackpot when the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S262). When it is determined in the process of step S261 that the big hit flag is in the off state (step S261; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit flag is in the on state (step S263). When it is determined that the small hit flag is on (step S263; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S264). On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit flag is in the off state (step S263; No), the CPU 103 determines the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the loss when the special figure display result is “loss” (step S265).

FIG. 12 shows a specific example of the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment.

The variation pattern PA1-1 is selected when the variable display result is "missing", specifies non-reach (the variable display mode does not become the reach mode), and the special figure fluctuation time is normal. It is a non-reach variation pattern of length.

The fluctuation pattern PA1-2 is selected when the variable display result is "missing", specifies non-reach (the variable display mode does not become the reach mode), and the special figure fluctuation time is longer than usual. Is also a non-reach variation pattern for short time reduction.

The variation pattern PA2-1 is selected when the variable display result is “missing”, and is a reach variation pattern that specifies execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PA2-2 is selected when the variable display result is “missing”, and is a reach variation pattern that specifies the execution of the super reach A. The variation pattern PA2-3 is selected when the variable display result is “missing”, and is a reach variation pattern that specifies the execution of the super reach B.

The variation pattern PB1-1 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that specifies execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PB1-2 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that specifies the execution of super reach A. The variation pattern PB1-3 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit", and is a reach variation pattern that specifies the execution of the super reach B.

The variable pattern PC1-1 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability", and when the variable display result is "small hit", and specifies non-reach. It is a non-reach fluctuation pattern. The variable pattern PC1-2 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "sudden hit", and when the variable display result is "small hit", and is exclusively for sudden / small hit. A reach variation pattern that specifies the execution of reach. Here, the reach for exclusive use of abruptness / small hit is a reach that can be selected and determined only when the variable display result is a sudden big hit or a small hit. The decorative symbol for the sudden jackpot is a symbol in which the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is stopped and displayed at "3", "5", and "7". The decorative symbol for small hits is a symbol in which the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is stopped and displayed at "2", "4", and "6".

In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined using the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13A, which is stored in advance in a predetermined area of ROM 101. As an example, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern. The CPU 103 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 thereby assigns the variation assigned to the determination value matching the random number value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the current fluctuation pattern. In FIG. 13A, the determination ratio is shown instead of the determination value.

In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of a small hit is determined using the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13B, which is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. .. As an example, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 is assigned to a determination value that matches the random number value MR3 by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The fluctuation pattern may be determined (selected) as the current fluctuation pattern. In FIG. 13, the determination ratio is shown instead of the determination value. In FIG. 13B, the determination ratio is shown instead of the determination value.

In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined by using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 13 (C) and 13 (D) stored in advance in the predetermined area of the ROM 101. Will be done. When the gaming state is the non-time saving state (time saving flag is off), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13C. When the gaming state is the time saving state (time saving flag is on), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (D). As an example, in each loss fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby assigns the variation assigned to the determination value matching the random number value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the current fluctuation pattern. In addition, in FIGS. 13C and 13D, the determination ratio is shown instead of the determination value.

In the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 13 (C) and 13 (D), the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 with a short special figure fluctuation time is more likely to be selected in the time-saving state, and is averaged as compared with the non-time-saving state. It is possible to shorten the variable display time, suppress the occurrence of invalid start winnings, and reduce the player's stoppage of launching the game ball (so-called "stop hitting"). In addition, the execution frequency of the variable display can be increased.

As shown in FIG. 13, at the time of big hit (probability change / non-probability change), the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern PB1-3 that executes the super reach B is the highest, and the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 of the super reach A and the fluctuation of the normal reach. The determination rate gradually decreases in the order of pattern PB1-1. At the time of loss, the determination rate of the non-reach variation pattern PA1-1 (including PA1-2) is the highest, and the normal reach variation pattern PA2-1, the super reach A variation pattern PA2-2, and the super reach B are determined. The determination rate gradually decreases in the order of the fluctuation pattern PA2-3. From this, 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 rate at which the variable display result becomes a "big hit" (so-called big hit expectation) decreases.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, at the time of big hit (sudden probability), the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PC1-2 of the sudden / small hit reach is higher than the determination ratio of the non-reach fluctuation pattern PC1-1. On the other hand, at the time of small hit, the determination ratio of the non-reach fluctuation pattern PC1-1 is higher than the determination ratio of the sudden / small hit reach fluctuation pattern PC1-2. From this, when the fluctuation pattern PC1-2 of the sudden / small hit reach is executed, the variable display result is likely to be "big hit (probability)", and when the non-reach fluctuation pattern PC1-1 is executed, the variable display result is likely to be "big hit (probability)". The variable display result tends to be a "small hit".

After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265, the CPU 103 sets a special figure fluctuation time (also referred to as a fluctuation time), which is a variable display time of the special symbol (step S266). 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, which is the variable display result (special symbol display result), is derived and displayed. Is. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time is predetermined in accordance with a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in each of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265. 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 102.

Following the process of step S266, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. A setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is made so as to start any of the special symbol games for which the conditions are satisfied (step S267). 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 4A. 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 4B. As a result, the special figure game is started. When the CPU 103 starts the variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of specifying the subtracted 1st special figure hold storage number. The hold indicator 25A may be used (for example, the number of LEDs lit is reduced by one). When the CPU 103 starts the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold display 25B to display a display capable of specifying the subtracted second special figure hold storage number. The hold indicator 25B may be used (for example, the number of LEDs lit is reduced by one).

After executing the process of step S267, the CPU 103 issues a command at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol (command at the start of fluctuation) in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the special symbol display result, the determination result of the fluctuation pattern, and the like. Transmission settings are made (step S268). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 sends the first fluctuation start designation command and the fluctuation pattern designation command as the fluctuation start command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 ( A command including EXT data indicating a fluctuation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), a display result specification command (a command including EXT data indicating a variable display result determined in step S244), and a first special figure hold storage number specification command (command containing EXT data indicating a variable display result determined in step S244). The first special figure reserved memory count value decremented by 1 in step S237, that is, the command including the EXT data indicating the first special figure reserved memory when one reserved memory is exhausted by the start of execution of the special figure game). Set the transmission settings for sequential transmission. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 sends the second fluctuation start designation command and the fluctuation pattern designation command as the fluctuation start command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 ( A command including EXT data indicating a fluctuation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), a display result specification command (a command including EXT data indicating a variable display result determined in step S244), and a second special figure reserved storage number specification command (command containing EXT data indicating a variable display result determined in step S244). The second special figure reserved memory count value decremented by 1 in step S233, that is, the command including the EXT data indicating the second special figure reserved memory when one reserved memory is exhausted by the start of execution of the special figure game). Set the transmission settings for sequential transmission.

After executing the process of step S268, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to "2" (step S267), and then ends the variation pattern setting process. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special diagram process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer. When the timer value of the game control process timer (timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed, so control for executing the variable display of the special figure game (for example, the first The first special symbol display device performs such as updating the display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (control of transmitting a drive signal for appropriately including an update for maintaining the display of the special symbol for a predetermined time; the same applies hereinafter). The 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B 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 fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display In the device 4B, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped, and the confirmed special symbol (the confirmed special symbol set in step S110) which is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (deriving display) (the confirmed special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time). It is preferable to control so that it continues to be performed), and when the stop display is displayed, the transmission setting of the symbol confirmation specification command is also set, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3". By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, variable display of a special symbol, derivation display of a confirmed special symbol, and the like are realized.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is in the ON state. When the jackpot flag is on, the CPU 103 makes settings for ending a special game state such as a probability change state or a time saving state. For example, the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are reset (turned off), and the count of the time reduction counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 to count the remaining number of variable displays (time reduction remaining number) executed during the time reduction state. The process of setting the count value of the time saving counter for counting the value to "0" is performed. Then, the timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit game state, which is a predetermined time) is set in the game control process timer as the initial value. Then, "16" is set as an initial value in the round number counter for counting the round games provided in the RAM 102. After that, set to send the hit start specification command and the game state specification command that specifies the current game state (here, the command that specifies the normal state), and update the special figure process flag to "4". The special symbol stop process is terminated. Since the game state is changed after the big hit game state, it is not necessary to send the game state specification command here.

When the big hit flag is in the off state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit flag is in the on state, and when the small hit flag is in the on state, the effect waiting time at the start of the small hit (small). It is a waiting time until the execution of the effect corresponding to the start of the winning game state is started, which is a predetermined time), and the small hit based on the special figure display result being "small hit". Set the transmission of the small hit start specification command (effect control command), which is a control command that specifies the start of the game state, and update the special figure process flag to "8". On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to end the special gaming state such as the probability change state or the time saving state. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag is in the ON state, and if the time saving flag is in the ON state, the count value of the time saving number counter is subtracted by "1". It is determined whether or not 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 (that is, the time saving). Since the variable display of a predetermined number of times that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time saving flag is turned off in order to end the time saving state. After that, the transmission setting for transmitting the game state specification command (here, the command for specifying the high accuracy and low base state) is made based on the current game state, and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 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 by 1. If the timer value after subtraction is not "0", it means that the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the jackpot opening pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is "0", the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and it is the start timing of the round game. In this case, a process of starting the execution of the round game in the jackpot game state to open the big winning opening (for example, a process of transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door), a big winning opening A process of setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit of the period in which the door is open (29 seconds in this case) in the game control process timer is executed. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5" when a process such as opening the large winning opening is executed. 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.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this jackpot opening process, a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch). Based on a counter (which may be counted by a counter (provided in the RAM 102) or the like) that counts 1 each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state in the process, the large winning opening is opened from the open state to the closed state (or one). It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return to the open state.

When it is determined that the timer value after subtracting 1 becomes 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9), the big winning opening is opened. Since it is time to close, the process of returning the large winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door and turning off the solenoid 82), The process of setting the timer value corresponding to the closing period of the big prize opening (the interval period of the round game, which is a preset period) in the game control process timer, the process of decrementing the count value of the round number counter, etc. Will be 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, the process of maintaining the open state of the large winning opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal). The process of continuing the supply) is performed, and the process of opening the jackpot is completed. When the grand prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". 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 from the open state to the closed state.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 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", and the like are performed. 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 number of times, so that the ending waiting time (starting of the ending in the big hit game state) is set in the game control process timer. The timer value corresponding to the waiting time from to the end, which is a predetermined time) is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a setting is made to send a hit end specification command, and a process of updating the special figure process flag to "7" is also performed.

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, and if it is not 0, it is not the start timing of the round game, so it is in a 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 (29 seconds in this case). Is executed in the game control process timer. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5" when a process such as opening the large winning opening is executed.

Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the large winning opening is opened in step S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 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, and the jackpot end processing is terminated as it is. When the timer value subtracted by 1 becomes 0, the ending ends, so the time reduction flag, time reduction count counter, probability change flag, etc. are used according to the jackpot type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the jackpot type buffer. Set the state of.

For example, if the jackpot type is "probability change", the time saving flag and the probability change flag are turned on, and "100" is set as the initial count value in the time saving number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. 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. If the jackpot type is "probability", only the probability change flag is turned on. In the jackpot end process, after such settings, transmission settings are made to send a game status specification command that specifies the game status according to the settings, and various data such as the game control process timer and the jackpot type buffer setting value (next). Reset the value of the special figure process flag to "0" by appropriately resetting (what you do not want to carry over to the variable display of).

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. In this small hit opening pre-processing, the variable display result is "small hit", and it is time to open the large winning opening (for example, the small hit start effect waiting time set above The process of opening the large winning opening and the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time from the open state are included. Further, in the small hit opening pre-processing, for example, the upper limit of the period for keeping the big winning opening open is "0.5 seconds" as in the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability". By setting such as ", the setting for the small hit game state is made. When a process such as opening the large winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9". By repeatedly executing step S118, the state is controlled to the standby state until the large winning opening is opened.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, a large prize is won based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the large winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process of determining whether or not it is time to return the mouth from the open state to the closed state (or it may be partially open), and the timing to return the grand prize opening from the open state to the closed state (of the game ball). Processing to return the large winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number of pieces reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 pieces) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S118). Etc. are included. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the process of determining whether or not the number of times of opening has reached the predetermined upper limit, and the timing of returning the large winning opening to the closed state when the upper limit has not been reached. A process of measuring the elapsed time from the beginning, a process of opening the large winning opening again when the measured elapsed time reaches a preset time, and the like are executed. When the number of times the large winning opening has been opened reaches the upper limit, a setting is made to send a small hit end specification command, which is a control command for notifying that the small hit game state has ended, and the value of the special figure process flag is "10". Is updated to. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed. The small hit game state is realized by repeatedly executing step S118 and repeatedly executing step S119.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to the period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed by the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It includes a process of waiting until the elapse (the small hit end process is terminated until the elapse of the waiting time). Here, when the small hit game state ends, the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag is not changed, and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

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

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

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 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 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 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 125, a control signal that serves as an effect control command is selected from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. 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 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 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, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Settings and controls corresponding to are performed.

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, for example, various operations such as display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operation in the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the like. Regarding the control content of the effect operation using the effect device, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11. Following the effect control process process, the effect random number update process is executed, and the software updates the numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 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.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 receives a start winning command (start opening winning designation command, special figure hold storage number designation command, symbol judgment result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command) from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it was present (step S401).

When it is determined that the start winning command has been received (step S401; Yes), the received command is stored in the starting winning command buffer (step S402). When the 1st start winning opening designation command or the 1st special figure hold storage number designation command is received as the start winning command, the start winning command (1st start winning opening designation command, 1st special figure hold storage number designation command) , The symbol determination result specification command, the variation pattern determination result specification command) are stored in the first start winning command buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. When the 2nd start winning opening designation command or the 2nd special figure hold storage number designation command is received as the start winning command, the start winning command (2nd start winning opening designation command, 2nd special figure hold storage number designation command) , The symbol determination result specification command, the variation pattern determination result specification command) are stored in the second start winning command buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122.

FIG. 15A is a configuration example of the command buffer at the time of winning the first start. In the first start winning command buffer, various command data constituting the starting winning command received at the time of the first starting winning is stored. The command buffer at the time of winning the first start corresponds to each of the storage areas (hold display numbers 1 to 4) capable of storing various data for the number corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the first special figure hold storage number. Area) is provided.

When there is a start prize to the 1st start winning opening, 4 commands, 1st starting winning opening designation command, 1st special figure hold memory designation command, symbol judgment result designation command, and variation pattern judgment result designation command, are 1 The set effect control command (command at the time of starting winning) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, in addition to these first start winning opening designation command, first special figure hold memory designation command, symbol judgment result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command, and other information are held. A storage area is secured so that it can be stored in association with the stored information.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the data for specifying the start winning command from the beginning of the free area of the first start winning command buffer according to the reception order. The free area of the command buffer at the time of winning the first start, that is, the data in the area where the data is not stored is "0000 (H)". Therefore, when the start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the minimum hold display number in which the storage area of the start winning command is "0000 (H)" in the first start winning command buffer. Each effect control command data is stored in the storage area in the order of the first start winning opening designation command, the first special figure hold storage designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation command.

Further, the command buffer at the time of the first start winning is provided with a storage area for storing other information corresponding to each of the hold display numbers, and a storage area for storing the display stage change pattern described later. .. The display stage change pattern is a type showing a change (transition) pattern of the display mode of the hold display. "PT4-3-06" and "PT4-4-17" are stored in the display stage change patterns corresponding to the hold display numbers "2" and "4" shown in FIG. 15 (A), respectively. It indicates that the hold notice effect is executed for the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "2" and "4". Although not shown, the command buffer at the time of winning the first start shown in FIG. 15 (A) contains information (number of stages) indicating which stage of the display stage change pattern is the hold display. An area (a storage area for the number of stages) is also provided (the same applies to the command buffer at the time of winning the second start shown in FIG. 15B).

Further, FIG. 15B is a configuration example of the command buffer at the time of winning the second start. In the second start winning command buffer, various command data constituting the start winning received command received at the time of the second starting winning is stored. The command buffer at the time of winning the second start corresponds to each of the storage areas (hold display numbers 1 to 4) capable of storing various data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the second special figure hold storage number. Area) is provided.

When there is a start prize to the 2nd start winning opening, 4 commands, the 2nd starting winning opening designation command, the 2nd special figure hold memory designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation command, are 1 The set effect control command (command at the time of starting winning) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the command buffer at the time of the second start winning, in addition to these second start winning opening designation commands, the second special figure hold memory designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation command, other information is held. A storage area is secured so that it can be stored in association with the stored information.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the data for specifying the start winning command from the beginning of the free area of the second start winning command buffer according to the reception order. The free area of the command buffer at the time of winning the second start, that is, the data in the area where the data is not stored is "0000 (H)". Therefore, when the start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the minimum hold display number in which the storage area of the start winning command is "0000 (H)" in the second start winning command buffer. Each effect control command data is stored in the storage area in the order of the second start winning opening designation command, the first special figure hold storage designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation command.

Further, in the second start winning command buffer, similarly to the first starting winning command buffer, a storage area for storing other information corresponding to each of the hold display numbers is provided, and a display stage change pattern described later is provided. A storage area for storing is provided. "PT4-3-06" and "PT4-4-17" are stored in the display stage change patterns corresponding to the hold display numbers "2" and "4" shown in FIG. 15 (B), respectively. It indicates that the hold notice effect is executed for the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "2" and "4". Although not shown, the command buffer at the time of winning the second start shown in FIG. 15B is an area for storing information indicating which stage of the display stage change pattern is the hold display. Is also provided.

Returning to the description of the flowchart of the command analysis process shown in FIG. 14, after executing step S402, or when it is determined that the command at the time of starting winning is not received (step S401; No), the effect control CPU 120 is a game. It is determined whether or not the status specification command has been received (step S403). When it is determined that the game state designation command has been received (step S403; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the content of the received game state designation command. (Step S404).

The high-probability flag is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) and is turned on in response to the probable change state. The on state / off state is switched according to the switching of the on state / off state. The high base flag is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) and is turned on in response to the time saving state. The on state / off state is switched according to the switching of the on state / off state. For example, when the game state specification command specifies the high accuracy high base state (for example, when the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are specified to be on), the effect control CPU 120 has a high accuracy flag and a high accuracy flag. Turn both base flags on (if they are already on, keep them on. The same applies to the on / off states for both flags). When the game state specification command specifies the high probability low base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time saving flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and the high base is set. Turn off the flag. When the game state specification command specifies the low probability low base state (normal state) (for example, when the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are specified to be off), both the high probability flag and the high base flag are used. Turn it off.

After executing step S404, or when it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (step S403; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes other analysis processing (step S405), and the command analysis processing To finish.

Here, with reference to FIG. 16, a process executed in response to the reception of each effect control command in the command analysis process will be described. The content shown in the item of "process content" shown in FIG. 16 is, for example, the process executed in step S405. Further, the step number shown in the item of "process content" indicates the step number in the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, and means that the corresponding step process is executed. Further, each reception flag and each storage area shown in the item of "processing content" are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Also, setting the receive flag means turning it on.

For example, when the received effect control command is a variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variation pattern command reception flag.

Further, for example, when the received effect control command is a display result specification command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result specification command in the display result specification command storage area formed in the RAM 122.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the hold display setting process (step S161).

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold display setting process. When the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start winning command has been received (step S501). When it is determined that the start winning command has been received (step S501; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the received start winning command is the first hold storage number addition designation command received in the low base state, or the high. It is determined whether or not the command is one of the second reserved storage number addition designation commands received in the base state (step S502). In the present embodiment, by executing the process of step S502, the hold notice effect can be executed when the hold memory increases based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13 in the low base state, and the high base In the state, the hold notice effect can be executed when the hold memory increases based on the winning of the second start winning opening 14.

When it is determined that either the first start winning opening designation command received in the low base state or the second starting winning opening designation command received in the high base state (step S502; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 Determines the final stage of the hold display (step S503). The effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the hold display stage determination table shown in FIG. 19 stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 according to the variable display result and the change pattern of the variable display, and the first hold display or the first hold display 2 Determine the final stage of the hold display (how many stages are to be changed when the hold notice effect is executed). The effect control CPU 120 may acquire the variable display result and the variation pattern of the variable display by referring to the symbol determination result designation command and the variation pattern determination result specification command included in the start winning command.

Next, the determination of the final display stage of the hold display will be specifically described. In the present embodiment, a hold notice effect is executed in which the display mode (shape or color) of the hold display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet been started is changed stepwise. The hold display stage determination table shown in FIG. 19 is a table for determining in advance the display mode (also referred to as “final display stage”) of the hold display, which is the final stage of the change (transition) of the display mode. As shown in FIG. 19, the hold display stage determination table determines whether the final display stage is stage 1 to stage 4 for each variable display result (including jackpot type and fluctuation pattern). Percentage is assigned. More specifically, the variable display results are classified into "big hit (probability / non-probability)", "big hit (probability)", "loss (super reach) / small hit", and "other than the above". Different decision ratios are assigned to "stage 1", "stage 2", "stage 3", and "stage 4" prepared as the final display stage.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the variable display result is a "big hit (probability / non-probability change)" in which a 16-round game is executed, the determination rate of "stage 3" is the highest as the final display stage. Next, the determination ratio of "stage 2" is high, and the determination ratio of "stage 4" and "stage 1" is set to be the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit (probability)" in which the two-round game is executed, the determination rate of "stage 3" is the highest as the final display stage, and "stage 2" and "stage 1". , The determination rate is set to decrease in the order of "stage 4". In addition, when the variable display result is "loss (super reach)" or "small hit" including the super reach effect in the fluctuation pattern, the determination rate of "stage 2" is the highest as the final display stage, followed by The decision ratio is set so that "stage 1" and "stage 3" are higher, and the decision ratio is not assigned to "stage 4". If the variable display result does not correspond to any of the above-mentioned "big hit (probability / non-probability)", "big hit (probability)", "loss (super reach)", or "small hit", the final stage is The decision ratio is set only in "stage 1" (that is, the hold notice effect is not executed). As shown in the figure, when the variable display result is "missing" (including small hits), it is set so as not to be determined as "stage 4" as the final stage.

With such a setting, when the hold display changes up to the stage of "stage 4", it is possible to notify that the variable display result will always be "big hit". Further, when the hold display changes up to the stage of "stage 3", it can be suggested that the variable display result is likely to be "big hit" (probability change / non-probability change / sudden change). Further, when the hold display is changed up to the stage of "stage 2", it can be suggested that the variable display result is likely to be "miss (super reach)" or "small hit". Further, it can be suggested that when the hold notice effect is executed, it is more likely to be controlled in a state advantageous to the player than when it is not executed.

In the hold notice effect, the display stage of "stage 4" in which the variable display result is always a "big hit" is also called a big hit confirmation stage. The display stage of "stage 4" is a big hit confirmation stage, and as shown in FIG. 19, only 10% is selected when the variable display result is "big hit (probability / non-probability)", so it is rare. The value is high. In the illustrated example, "stage 4" is shown as a big hit confirmation stage, but for example, even when the variable display result is "loss (super reach)" or "small hit", it is determined. May be good. In this case, if it is decided to be "Stage 4", set the decision ratio so that the possibility of becoming a "big hit" increases (so that the higher the number of stages, the higher the possibility of becoming a "big hit"). Just do it.

Returning to FIG. 18, after determining the final stage of the hold display by the process of step S503, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display stage, the first special figure hold storage number designation command, and the second special figure hold determined in step S503. The display stage change pattern is determined according to the hold storage number indicated by any of the storage number designation commands (step S504). As for the number of reserved storages, when the first start winning opening designation command is received in step S502, the first special figure reserved storage number designation command is received, and when the second starting winning opening designation command is received, The second special figure may be specified by referring to the hold storage number specification command. In the process of step S504, the display stage change pattern in the first hold display or the second hold display is determined with reference to the display stage change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 21 to 24. The display stage change pattern indicates a change pattern such as which stage is transitioned at which shift when changing to the final stage. The display stage change pattern determined in step S504 is the display stage change pattern in the first start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15 (A) or in the second start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15 (B). It is stored in the storage area of.

As described above, the display stage change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 21 to 24 is a table referred to for determining a display stage change pattern indicating a change in the display stage of the hold display to be notified of the hold notice effect. Is. The display stage change pattern determination table is classified according to the number of reserved storages (holding display number of the holding storage that is the target of the notice of the holding notice effect) and the final display stage. Specifically, the display stage change pattern determination table is divided according to the number of reservations of "4" to "2" and the final display stage of "stage 1" to "stage 4". In addition, in each display stage change pattern determination table classified by the number of pending storage (number of pending) and the final display stage, "big hit (16R)" ("big hit (probability / non-probability)"), "big hit (probability)" , "Loss (super reach)", "small hit", and other variable display results are assigned different determination ratios to the display stage change patterns set according to the final display stage.

The hold display is displayed at any stage of "stage 1" to "stage 4" at the start of the hold display accompanying the start winning. In addition, the hold display can be changed to a different stage each time it is shifted and displayed as the hold memory is exhausted, and is stepwise in the order of "stage 1" → "stage 2" → "stage 3" → "stage 4". Changes to. In addition, the hold display may be displayed by changing the stage from the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "1" (the hold display of the stage 3 is performed from the beginning instead of the stage 1). In addition, when changing the stage, only the change to the upper stage is allowed (it does not change from the upper stage to the lower stage). It may change to.

21 (A) to 22 (D) are referred to when the number of pending storages (number of pending) is "4" (when the reserved storage to be notified of the pending advance notice effect is the pending display number "4"). This is a display stage change pattern determination table, and a display stage change pattern indicating a change in the display stage of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "4" to "1" is set.

FIG. 21A is a display stage change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final display stage is “stage 1”. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the final display stage is "stage 1", the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "4" to "1" remains "stage 1" and does not change. Only PT4-1-01 (display stage change count “0”) is set, and the determination ratio assigned to each variable display result is uniformly 100%.

FIG. 21B is a display stage change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final display stage is “stage 2”. As shown in FIG. 21 (B), as a display stage change pattern, the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "4" to "1" remains "stage 2" and does not change PT4-2-01 (number of display stage changes). "0") and the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4" are "stage 1", and any of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "1" is "stage 1". PT4-2-02 to 04 (display stage change number of times "1") changing from to "stage 2" are set.

As shown in FIG. 21 (B), when the variable display result is "loss (super reach)" or "small hit", it is assigned to the display stage change pattern PT4-2-01 in which the number of changes in the display stage is "0". The decision rate made is higher than in the case of other variable display results. Further, when the variable display result is "big hit (16R)" and "loss (super reach)" or "small hit", the display stage change pattern PT4-2-02 to 04 in which the number of changes in the display stage is "1". Of these, the decision rate assigned to PT4-2-04 is the highest, and the decision rate assigned to PT4-2-01 is the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit (probability)", the determination rate assigned to PT4-2-02 is the highest among the display stage change patterns in which the number of changes in the display stage is "1", and PT4-2. The decision rate assigned to -01 is the lowest.

With such a setting, when the display stage change pattern PT4-2-01 in which the hold display does not change as "stage 2" is executed, it is suggested that the variable display result is likely to be "missing". can do. In addition, the earlier the display stage of the hold display changes from "stage 1" to "stage 2", the more the variable display may become "big hit (16R)", "miss (super reach)" or "small hit". It can be suggested that the higher the value and the later the timing, the higher the possibility that the variable display will be a "big hit (probability)". Apart from this, when the display stage change pattern PT4-2-01, which does not change while the hold display remains "stage 2", is executed, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit (16R)". The determination ratio of the display stage change pattern determination table may be set as described above. According to this, since the hold display of "stage 2" is performed from the beginning of winning, the player can be given a sense of security. In addition, the display stage change pattern determination table is determined so that the later the timing at which the display stage of the hold display changes from "stage 1" to "stage 2" is, the higher the possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit (16R)". You may set the ratio. According to this, the player's attention to the hold display can be attracted.

FIG. 21C is a display stage change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final display stage is “stage 3”. As shown in FIG. 21 (C), as a display stage change pattern, the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "4" to "1" does not change as "stage 3" PT4-3-01 (number of display stage changes). "0") and "Stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4", and from "Stage 1" in any of the hold displays corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "1". PT4-3-02 to 04 (display stage change count "1") changing to "stage 3" and "stage 2" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4", and the hold display number "3" PT4-3-05-07 (display stage change count "1") that changes from "stage 2" to "stage 3" and the hold display number "4" in any of the hold displays corresponding to "1". It is "stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to, and "stage 1" to "stage 2", and further "stage 2" to "stage 2" in any of the hold displays corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "1". PT4-3-08-10 (display stage change number "2") that changes to "stage 3" is set.

As shown in FIG. 21 (C), when the variable display result is "loss (super reach)" or "small hit", it is assigned to the display stage change pattern PT4-3-01 in which the number of changes in the display stage is "0". The determined determination ratio is higher than that of other variable display results, and the determination ratio is not assigned to PT4-3-08-10 in which the number of changes in the display stage is "2". Further, when the variable display result is "big hit (16R)", "loss (super reach)" or "small hit", the display stage change pattern PT4-3-02 to 04 in which the number of changes in the display stage is "1". In each category of PT4-3-05-07, the decision ratio assigned to PT4-3-04 and PT4-3-07 was the highest, and they were assigned to PT4-3-02 and PT4-3-05, respectively. The decision rate is the lowest. When the variable display result is "big hit (16R)", the number of changes in the display stage where the hold display changes from "stage 1" to "stage 2" and further from "stage 2" to "stage 3" is "2". Among the display stage change patterns PT4-3-08-10, the decision rate assigned to PT4-3-10 is the highest, and the decision rate assigned to PT4-3-08 is the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit (probability)", PT4 is used in each of the display stage change patterns PT4-3-02 to 04 and PT4-3-05-07 in which the number of changes in the display stage is "1". The decision ratios assigned to -3-02 and PT4-3-05 are the highest, and the decision ratios assigned to PT4-3-04 and PT4-3-07 are the lowest, respectively. Further, the display stage change pattern PT4-3-08-10 in which the number of changes in the display stage in which the hold display changes from "stage 1" to "stage 2" and further from "stage 2" to "stage 3" is "2". Of these, the decision rate assigned to PT4-3-08 is the highest, and the decision rate assigned to PT4-3-10 is the lowest. That is, in each of the display stage change patterns PT4-3-02 to 04, PT4-3-05-07, and PT4-3-08-10, when the hold number is "1", the display changes to "stage 3" for the first time. The determination ratio assigned to each of the display stage change patterns PT4-3-02, PT4-3-05, and PT4-3-08 is higher than that of other display stage change patterns.

With such a setting, when the display stage change pattern PT4-3-01 that does not change while the display color of the hold display remains "stage 3" is executed, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be "missing". It can be suggested that. In addition, the earlier the timing at which the hold display changes from "stage 1" to "stage 3" or from "stage 2" to "stage 3", the earlier the variable display becomes "big hit (16R)" or "loss (super reach)". Or it is more likely to be a "small hit", and the later the timing, the more likely it is that the variable display will be a "big hit (probability)", and the hold number is "1". Occasionally, when it changes to "stage 3" for the first time, it can be suggested that the variable display is particularly likely to be a "big hit (probability)". Apart from this, when the display stage change pattern PT4-3-01 that does not change while the hold display remains "stage 3" is executed, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit (16R)". The determination ratio of the display stage change pattern determination table may be set as described above. According to this, since the hold display of "stage 3" is performed from the beginning of winning, the player can be given a sense of security. In addition, the determination ratio of the display stage change pattern determination table is set so that the later the timing at which the display stage of the hold display changes to "stage 3" is later, the higher the possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit (16R)". May be good. According to this, the player's attention to the hold display can be attracted. In addition, the determination ratio of the display stage change pattern determination table is set so that the variable display result is more likely to be "big hit (16R)" as the pattern changes from "stage 1" to "stage 3" at once in multiple stages. May be good. According to this, it is possible to exert the effect of being upgraded in a plurality of stages (impact on the player), and it is possible to improve the hobby of the game.

FIG. 22D is a display stage change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final display stage is “stage 4”. As shown in FIG. 22 (D), as a display stage change pattern, the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "4" to "1" does not change as "stage 4" PT4-4-01 (number of display stage changes). "0") and "Stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4", and from "Stage 1" in any of the hold displays corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "1". PT4-4-02 to 04 (display stage change count "1") changing to "stage 4" and "stage 2" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4", and the hold display number "3" PT4-4-05-07 (display stage change count "1") that changes from "stage 2" to "stage 4" and the hold display number "4" in any of the hold displays corresponding to "1". PT4-4-08 which is "stage 3" in the hold display corresponding to, and changes from "stage 3" to "stage 4" in any of the hold displays corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "1". 10 (the number of display stage changes "1") and "stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4", whichever is the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "1" In the above, PT4-4-11 to 13 (display stage change count "2") that changes from "stage 1" to "stage 2" and further from "stage 2" to "stage 4" and the hold display number "4" "Stage 1" in the corresponding hold display, and "Stage 1" to "Stage 3", and further "Stage 3" to "Stage 3" in any of the hold displays corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "1". PT4-4-14-16 (display mode change count "2") changing to "4" and the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4" are "stage 1" and are changed to the hold display number "3". From "Stage 1" to "Stage 2" in the corresponding hold display, from "Stage 2" to "Stage 3" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "2", and from the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "1" A PT4-4-17 (display stage change count "3") that changes from "stage 3" to "stage 4" is set.

As shown in FIG. 22 (D), when the variable display result is "big hit (16R)", the display stage change pattern PT4-4-01 in which the number of changes in the display stage is "0" has other variable display results. Compared to the case of, a higher decision rate is assigned. Further, the display mode change patterns PT4-4-02 to 04, PT4-4-05-07, and PT4-4-08-10 in which the variable display result is "big hit (16R)" and the number of changes in the display stage is "1". In each category of, the decision ratios assigned to PT4-4-04, PT4-4-07, and PT4-4-10 are the highest, respectively, and PT4-4-02, PT4-4-05, and PT4-4- The decision rate assigned to 08 and 08 is the lowest. When the variable display result is "big hit (16R)", PT4 is used in each of the display stage change patterns PT4-4-1 to 13 and PT4-4-14 to 16 in which the number of changes in the display stage is "2". The decision ratios assigned to -4-13 and PT4-4-16 are the highest, and the decision ratios assigned to PT4-4-11 and PT4-4-14 are the lowest, respectively. Further, in the display stage change pattern PT4-4-17 in which the number of changes in the display stage is "3", the determination rate is set higher than in the display stage change pattern PT4-4-01 in which the number of changes is "0". In addition, a higher decision rate is assigned compared to other variable display results. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit (probability)", the display stage change patterns PT4-4-02 to 04, PT4-4-05-07, and PT4-4-08 in which the number of changes in the display stage is "1". In each of the categories 10 to 10, the decision ratio assigned to PT4-4-02, PT4-4-05, and PT4-4-08 was the highest, respectively, and PT4-4-04, PT4-4-07, and PT4- The decision rate assigned to each of 4-10 is the lowest. Further, in each of the display stage change patterns PT4-4-1 to 13 and PT4-4-14 to 16 in which the number of changes in the display stage is "2", PT4-4-11 and PT4-4-14 are used, respectively. The decision rate assigned is the highest, and the decision rate assigned to PT4-3-13 and PT4-4-16, respectively, is the lowest. The display stage change pattern PT4-4-17 having the number of changes in the display stage of "3" is set to have a higher determination rate than the display stage change pattern PT4-4-01 having the number of changes of "0". When the variable display result is "loss (super reach)" or "small hit", the final display mode is not "stage 4", so a determination ratio is assigned to the display stage change patterns PT4-4-01 to 17. Not done.

With such a setting, when the display stage change pattern PT4-4-01 in which the hold display does not change as "stage 4" is executed, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit (16R)". It can be suggested (higher than "probability"). In addition, the earlier the hold display changes to "stage 4", the more likely the variable display will be "big hit (16R)", and the later the timing, the more likely the variable display will be "big hit (probability)". It can be suggested that the sex is high. Furthermore, when the stage of the hold display changes three times, it can be suggested that the variable display is likely to be a "big hit (16R)". Apart from this, when the display stage change pattern PT4-4-01 that does not change while the hold display remains "stage 4" is executed, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit (16R)". The determination ratio of the display stage change pattern determination table may be set as described above. According to this, since the hold display of "stage 4" is performed from the beginning of winning, the player can be given a sense of security. In addition, the determination ratio of the display stage change pattern determination table is set so that the later the timing at which the display stage of the hold display changes to "stage 4" is later, the higher the possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit (16R)". May be good. According to this, the player's attention to the hold display can be attracted. In addition, the determination ratio of the display stage change pattern determination table is set so that the variable display result is more likely to be "big hit (16R)" as the pattern changes from "stage 1" to "stage 4" at once in multiple stages. (For example, the display stage change pattern in which the number of display stage changes is "1" is more likely to be a "big hit (16R)" than the number of display stage changes is "2", and the number of display stage changes is "1". Even so, PT4-4-02 to 04 are most likely to be the "big hit (16R)", followed by PT4-4-05-07, and PT4-4-08-10 being the lowest. May be). According to this, it is possible to exert the effect of being upgraded in a plurality of stages (impact on the player), and it is possible to improve the hobby of the game.

23 (A) to 23 (D) are display stage change pattern determination tables referred to when the number of holds is "3" (when the hold memory of the notice target of the hold notice effect is the hold display number "3"). A display stage change pattern indicating a change in the display stage of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "1" is set. Further, FIGS. 24 (A) to 24 (D) are display stage change pattern determination tables referred to when the number of holds is "2" (when the hold memory of the notice target of the hold notice effect is the hold display number "2"). A display stage change pattern indicating the display stage of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "2" to "1" is set.

The setting of the determination ratio in the display stage change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 23 (A) to 23 (D) and FIGS. 24 (A) to 24 (D) is shown in FIGS. 21 (A) to 22 (D) described above. It has the same characteristics as the setting of the determination ratio in the display stage change pattern determination table shown. The earlier the timing of changing to the final display stage of the hold display, the higher the possibility that the variable display will be "big hit (16R)", and the later the timing, the more the variable display will be "big hit (probability)". It can be suggested that it is likely to be. Further, it can be suggested that the greater the number of changes in the hold display, the higher the possibility that the variable display will be a "big hit (16R)".

Returning to the description of the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 18, after executing the process of step S504, the effect control CPU 120 is set to the first display stage in the display stage change pattern determined in step S504 and according to the type of background. , The display mode of the hold display and the channel number of the output sound (winning sound) to be output at the time of display are determined (step S505). Since the background type is stored in the RAM 122 each time the switching is performed in the process of step S511 described later, in the process of step S505, the background type is specified by referring to the RAM 122. In the process of step S505, for example, when the display stage change pattern is determined to be PT4-2-04 in step S504 and the background type is "background A", the hold display corresponding to the hold number 4 is changed to "step 1". Is displayed, it is determined to display the hold display of the display mode of “□” by referring to the hold display mode and the channel number determination table shown in FIG. 20, and the channel of “ch1” is used as the channel number. Determine as a channel. The hold display mode and channel number determination table shown in FIG. 20 is a table referred to for determining the display mode of the hold display according to the background type and stage, the channel used for each stage, and the type of output sound. is there. As shown in FIG. 20, the display mode of the hold display is different depending on the stage, and the display mode of the hold display is different depending on the type of background. Even if the display is held at the same stage, the display mode differs depending on the type of background, but as shown in FIGS. 19 and 21 to 24, a common table is used regardless of the type of background. Since the final stage and the display stage change pattern are determined, the hold display of the same expectation is displayed for the hold display of the same stage, and the hold stage of the same expectation is displayed for the hold stage change of the same pattern. It is a change pattern. Moreover, since a common table is used, the data capacity can be reduced.

In the process of step S502, when it is determined that neither the first start winning slot designation command received in the low base state nor the second starting winning slot designation command received in the high base state is found (step S502; No). The effect control CPU 120 determines the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display in the first stage and the channel to be used with reference to the hold display mode and the channel number determination table shown in FIG. 20 (step S506). ) (If the background type is "background A", the display mode is "□", if the background type is "background B", the display mode is "Δ", and the channel used is "ch1" or the like).

After executing the process of step S505 or step S506, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the channel to be used determined in the process of step S505 or step S506 is in use (step S507). In the process of step S507, the process of step S509, the process of step S516, or the process of step S520 (sound output process), which will be described later, is executed, and the output is performed on the channel used determined in the process of step S505 or step S506. Judge whether a sound (winning sound or changing sound) is being output (set the output flag set for each channel at the start of output to on, turn it off at the end of output, etc., and so on. (For example, by confirming), it is determined whether or not the determined channel to be used is in use. The determination method in the process of step S507 is not limited to this, and for example, it may be determined by timing with a timer whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the sound output process was executed.

When it is determined in step S507 that the channel is in use (step S507; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the channel determined in the process of step S505 or step S506 as a spare (not shown) provided separately from the channel. The channel is changed as the channel to be used (step S508). A plurality of (for example, three types) of spare channels are prepared corresponding to each of "ch1" to "ch4", for example. In the process of step S508, for example, when the channel determined in the process of step S505 or step S506 is "ch1", the spare channels corresponding to the "ch1" are "ch1-1" to "ch1-3". Change one of the channels as the channel used. In this case, if "ch1-1" is in use, it is determined whether or not the spare channel is also in use, such as using "ch1-2" as the used channel, and the spare channel that is not in use is used as the used channel. You just have to decide.

After executing the process of step S508, or when it is determined in step S507 that the image is not in use (step S507; No), the effect control CPU 120 changes to the display mode determined in the process of step S505 or step S506. Then, the first hold display unit 5HL or the second hold display unit 5HR of the display screen of the image display device 5 is additionally displayed with the first hold display or the second hold display, and is determined by the process of step S505 or step S506. The winning sound is output using the selected channel or the channel (set channel) changed in step S508 (step S509). As shown in FIG. 20, since the type of output sound is set according to the channel used, in the process of step S509, the winning sound is output according to the set channel. Similarly, for the spare channel, for example, "sound A" is used for the spare channel of "ch1", "sound B" is used for the spare channel of "ch2", and "sound C" is used for the spare channel of "ch3". However, "sound D" is set for each of the spare channels of "ch4".

After executing the process of step S509, or when it is determined in the process of step S501 that the start winning command has not been received (step S501; No), whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has received the variation start designation command. (Step S510). Whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has received the fluctuation start designation command by referring to whether or not either the first fluctuation start designation command reception flag or the second fluctuation start designation command reception flag is set, for example. It is sufficient to judge whether or not. When it is determined that the fluctuation start designation command has not been received (step S510; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display setting process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation start designation command has been received (step S510; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the background counter to "-1" to determine whether or not it is "0", and " If it is "0", the background type (background image) is switched (step S511). If it is not "0", the background image is not switched. The background counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 in advance, and "50" is set as an initial value. Then, every time a command is received after the variable start indicating that the variable display is started, the value is set to "-1" in the process of step S511, and the initial value is "-1" each time the background image is switched. 50 "is set. When switching the background type (background image) in the process of step S511, for example, "1" if the background type is "background A" and "0" if the background type is "background B". The background type is switched by switching the value of the background designation flag provided in the RAM 122 in advance. The effect control CPU 120 may display a background image corresponding to the value of the background designation flag to perform effect control.

After executing the process of step S511, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received variation designation command is the second variation start designation command (step S512). When it is determined that the received fluctuation start designation command is not the second fluctuation start designation command, that is, the received fluctuation start designation command is the first fluctuation start designation command (step S512; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines. With reference to the display stage variation pattern stored in the storage area of the display stage variation pattern in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, which is shown in FIG. It is changed or maintained according to the fluctuation pattern, and in the first hold display unit 5HL of the image display device 5, the hold display of the hold display number "1" is erased, and the hold display corresponding to "2" to "4" is deleted. The display position of the first hold display is moved (shifted) to the right one by one (step S513).

After executing the process of step S513, the effect control CPU 120 erases the stored contents of the hold display number "1" in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, and corresponds to the hold display numbers "2" to "4". The stored contents are shifted one by one (step S514).

After executing the process of step S514, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, which is shown in FIG. 15A, and refers to the number of stages stored in the stage number storage area (not shown). It is determined whether or not there is a hold display at the same stage (step S515). When it is determined that the hold display of the same stage exists (step S515; Yes), a spare channel is assigned so that the channels corresponding to the hold display of the same stage are different channels (step S516). In the process of step S516, for example, when there are two hold displays of "stage 2", "ch2" is assigned as the channel to be used for the previous hold display (hold display with a young hold number) (see FIG. 20). For the later hold display (hold display with the hold number later), "ch2-1" is assigned as the channel to be used.

After executing the process of step S516, or when it is determined in step S515 that the hold display of the same stage does not exist (step S515; No), the channel according to the stage (or the spare channel assigned in step S516). Is used as the channel used, and the output sound (see FIG. 20) assigned to the channel used is output as a changing sound (step S517). In the process of step S517, for example, regarding the hold display in which the number of stages stored in the stage number storage area (not shown) of the first start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15A is the same stage before and after the shift (that is, (Regarding the hold display that does not change) limits the output of the changing sound, and the number of stages stored in the number of stages storage area (not shown) of the command buffer at the time of the first start winning shown in FIG. 15 (A) is different before and after the shift. For the hold display that is a stage (that is, for the changed hold display), a change sound is output. In this way, since the change sound is output to the hold display that is in a different stage before and after the shift, even in the process of step S515 described above, there is a case that changes after the shift and becomes the hold display in the same stage. Only when it is determined whether or not the hold display after the change is present and the hold display at the same stage exists, the spare channel may be assigned in the process of step S516 (for the hold display that does not change before and after the shift). Since no change sound is output, there is no problem in assigning the same type of channel as the hold display that does not change). For example, if there is a hold display (hold A) of stage 3 that does not change even after the shift, and there is a hold display (hold B) of stage 3 after the shift, which is stage 2 before the shift, it is shown in FIG. As described above, the channel of "ch3" is assigned as the channel to be used in any of the hold displays. For "hold B", the change sound is output at the time of shift (change), but for "hold A". Does not output a change sound at the time of shifting, so even if the same channel is assigned as the channel to be used for "hold A" and "hold B", the output sound will be cut off and the player will feel uncomfortable. Absent. After executing the process of step S517, the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display setting process.

When it is determined in the process of step S512 that the received variation designation command is the second variation start designation command (step S512; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is the second start winning command shown in FIG. 15 (B). With reference to the display stage variation pattern stored in the storage area of the display stage variation pattern in the buffer, each second hold display is changed or maintained according to the display stage variation pattern associated with each, and the image display device 5 In the second hold display unit 5HR, the hold display of the hold display number of the hold display number "1" is deleted, and the display position of each second hold display corresponding to "2" to "4" is moved to the left one by one. (Shift) to (step S518).

After executing the process of step S518, the effect control CPU 120 erases the stored contents of the hold display number "1" in the command buffer at the time of the second start winning, and corresponds to the hold display numbers "2" to "4". The stored contents are shifted one by one (step S519).

After executing the process of step S519, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the second start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15B, and refers to the number of stages stored in the stage number storage area (not shown). It is determined whether or not there is a hold display at the same stage (step S520). When it is determined that the hold display of the same stage exists (step S520; Yes), a spare channel is assigned so that the channels corresponding to the hold display of the same stage are different channels (step S516). After executing the process of step S516, or when it is determined in step S520 that the hold display of the same stage does not exist (step S520; No), the channel according to the stage (or the spare channel assigned in step S516). Is used as the channel used, and the output sound (see FIG. 20) assigned to the channel used is output as a changing sound (step S521). After executing the process of step S521, the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display setting process. In the process of step S520, as in the process of step S515, it is determined whether or not there is an object that changes after the shift and becomes a hold display at the same stage. Further, in the process of step S521, similarly to the process of step S517, a change sound is output for the hold display which is a different stage before and after the shift (that is, for the changed hold display).

In the above example, in the process of step S505 and the process of step S516, an example is shown in which a used channel is assigned and a winning sound and a changing sound are output according to the output sound set for the used channel. In the process of step S505 and the process of step S516, the output sound may be determined first, and the channel assigned to the determined output sound may be determined as the channel to be used. In this case, in the process of step S507, the used channel may be specified based on the determined output sound, and it may be determined whether or not the used channel is in use. Further, in the process of step S507, it may be determined whether or not the same type of output sound is being output (for example, determination is made based on the elapsed period from the output). Further, once the spare channel is assigned, the spare channel may be continuously assigned until the hold display to which the spare channel is assigned is exhausted (once in "stage 2", ". When the spare channel of "ch2-1" is assigned, "ch3-1" is assigned even if it changes to "stage 3"). According to this, when the hold notice effect of the same or similar display stage change pattern is performed, it is possible to simplify the channel allocation process for a plurality of hold displays and reduce the processing load. Alternatively, separately from this, when the previous hold display at the same stage is exhausted, the hold display to which the spare channel is assigned may be returned to the regular channel (channel that is not the spare channel). Further, with reference to the previously stored hold information, the channels used for each shift from the time of winning to the time of digestion may be collectively determined according to the display stage change pattern of each hold display. According to this, it is possible to manage spare channels and non-spare channels at once, and it is possible to smoothly switch channels.

Further, as the output sound, for example, the winning sound and the changing sound may be different sounds, or the output length may be different. According to this, even if the winning and the shift are performed almost at the same time, the player can be made to recognize the winning and the change, and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, the length of the output sound may be different depending on the stage.

Returning to the description of the flowchart of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 17, after executing the hold display setting process in step S161, the effect control CPU 120 is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). Depending on the value of the process flag (initially, it is "0"), one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

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

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. In order to perform variable display of the above and other various effect operations, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to a variation pattern of a special symbol and a type of display result. The variable display start setting process ends when the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

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

The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The variable display stop process includes a process of determining whether the variable display result notified by the display result designation command is a "big hit", a "small hit", or a "loss". Then, when the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", while when the variable display result is "miss", the effect is produced. The process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

The special figure hit waiting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command specifies the start of the jackpot game state, and the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command received before that is "probability change". Or, if it is "non-probability change", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6". If the hit start specification command specifies the start of the small hit game state, or the hit start specification command specifies the start of the big hit game state, and the display result specification command received before that is specified. If the jackpot type specified by is "probability", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5". In addition, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

The short-term opening process of the large winning opening in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this processing at the time of opening the large winning opening for a short period of time, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state or the small hit game state of "probability", and the effect image based on the setting content. Is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and the command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14 is output. Various effect controls (big hits and small hits have occurred) in the "probable" big hit game state or small hit game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output of the decoration signal). For example, the effect control for notifying the image display device 5) is executed. Further, in the short-term opening processing of the big winning opening, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to the reception of the big hit end designation command or the small hit end designation command from the main board 11. Update to "7".

The process when the large winning opening is normally opened in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the process when the large winning opening is normally opened, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the "probability change" or "non-probability change" big hit game state, and the effect image based on the setting content. Is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and the command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14 is output. Various effect controls (for example, that a big hit has occurred) in a "probable change" or "non-probable change" big hit game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output of the decoration signal). , Including the effect control to be notified by the image display device 5). Further, in the process when the large winning opening is normally opened, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to "7", which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, in response to receiving the jackpot end designation command from the main board 11. Update.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and displays the effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the image display device 5. By outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and by outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14, a game effect is achieved. Various effect controls at the end of the jackpot game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the lamp 9 and the decorative LED, are executed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

Next, with reference to FIG. 25, an example of an effect image when the hold notice effect is executed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 25 (A), variable display is being executed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5, and the hold display number " The first hold display H1 to H3 corresponding to "1" to "3" are displayed (the first hold display H4 corresponding to the hold display number "4" is not displayed). Of these hold displays H1 to H3, the hold display H1 is displayed in "stage 3", the hold display H2 is "stage 2", the hold display H3 is "stage 1", and the background type is "background A". Therefore, they are displayed according to the mode shown in FIG. The display stage change pattern of the hold display H1 is "PT4-3-01", the display stage change pattern of the hold display H2 is "PT3-3-04", and the display stage change pattern of the hold display H3 is "PT3". It is assumed that a hold notice effect of a pattern such as "-4-08" is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), when the game medium is newly terminated, the first hold display H4 corresponding to the hold display number "4" is displayed. In the hold display H4, it is assumed that the hold notice effect of the display stage change pattern "PT4-3-10" is executed, and in the example shown in FIG. 25 (B), the mode of "stage 1" corresponding to "background A". Shows an example in which the hold display of is performed. When the first hold display H4 is displayed, a winning sound is output by the process of step S509 of FIG. In the illustrated example, corresponding to "step 1", a sound of the type "sound A" is output with "ch1" as the channel used (for example, "ch1-1" when the channel is in use). Is output by a spare channel such as).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), when the variable display time elapses and the variable display ends, as shown in FIG. 25 (D), a new variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 starts. The first hold display H2 to H4 corresponding to the hold display numbers "2" to "4" shifts to the right, and the stage changes according to each display stage change pattern. Specifically, the hold display H2 changes from "stage 2" to "stage 3" according to the display stage change pattern of "PT3-3-04", and the hold display H3 changes from "PT3-4-08". The display stage changes from "stage 1" to "stage 2" according to the display stage change pattern of "", and for the hold display H4, from "stage 1" to "stage" according to the display stage change pattern of "PT4-3-10". It changes to "2". Here, since the type of background is "background A", the hold display of the mode corresponding to each stage is displayed according to FIG. 20. In the example shown in FIG. 25 (D), since each hold display of hold display H2 to hold display H4 has changed, a change sound is output according to the stage of each hold display by the process of step S517 of FIG. .. In the illustrated example, since the display has changed to the hold display of "stage 2" and "stage 3", as shown in FIG. 20, output sounds of the types "sound B" and "sound C" are output. As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of stages of hold display for outputting the change sound can be displayed in the same period, and the change sound is output by different channels according to the stage of the hold display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort to the output sound, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the example shown in FIG. 25 (D), since the hold display of the hold display H3 and the hold display H4 is both "stage 2", it is determined in step S515 that the hold display of the same stage exists, and the hold display of the same stage is determined in step S516. By the process, "ch2" is assigned as the used channel to the hold display H3, and "ch2-1" is assigned as the used channel to the hold display H4. As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of the same hold displays for outputting the changing sound can be displayed in the same period, and different channels are assigned as the channels to be used in each hold display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort to the output sound, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (E), the variable display time elapses, the variable display ends, the value of the background counter becomes "0", and the background type becomes "0" as shown in FIG. 25 (F). "Background A" is switched to "Background B", and a new variable display corresponding to the hold display H2 is started. With the start of the new variable display corresponding to the hold display H2, as shown in FIG. 25 (E), the first hold display H3 and H4 corresponding to the hold display numbers "2" and "3" are shifted to the right. At the same time, the stage changes according to each display stage change pattern. Specifically, the hold display H3 changes from "stage 2" to "stage 4" according to the display stage change pattern of "PT3-4-08", and the hold display H4 changes from "PT4-3-10". The display changes from "stage 2" to "stage 3" according to the display stage change pattern. Here, since the background type is switched to "background B", the hold display of the mode corresponding to each stage is displayed according to FIG. 20. In the example shown in FIG. 25 (D), since the hold display of the hold display H3 and the hold display H4 has changed, the change sound is output according to the stage of each hold display by the process of step S517 of FIG. In the illustrated example, since the display has changed to the hold display of "stage 3" and "stage 4", as shown in FIG. 20, output sounds of the types "sound C" and "sound D" are output. As described above, in this embodiment, even if the background type is different, a common output sound is output according to the stage, so that the player can easily recognize the expectation level due to the hold display, and the game can be played. It is possible to prevent a decline in interest. As described above, a spare channel is assigned to the hold display H4, but in the example shown in FIG. 25 (F), the hold display at the same stage does not exist. Therefore, in this case, the spare channel to the regular channel You may return to.

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

Since the effect control CPU 120 outputs a common output sound according to the stage even if the background type is different, the player can easily recognize the degree of expectation due to the hold display, which reduces the interest in the game. Can be prevented. Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 21 to 24, the effect control CPU 120 uses a common table regardless of the type of background to determine the final stage and the display stage change pattern, so that the same stage is held. As for the display, the hold display of the same expectation is displayed, and the hold stage change of the same pattern is the hold stage change pattern of the same expectation. Moreover, since a common table is used, the data capacity can be reduced. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display a plurality of the same hold displays for outputting the changing sound in the same period, and assign different channels to the channels to be used in each hold display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort to the output sound, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display a plurality of stages of hold display for outputting the change sound in the same period, and outputs the change sound by different channels according to the stage of the hold display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort to the output sound, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, by the process of step S502 of FIG. 18, in the low base state, the hold notice effect can be executed when the hold memory increases based on the prize in the first start winning opening 13, and in the high base state, the second start prize is won. When the hold memory increases based on the winning of the mouth 14, the hold notice effect can be executed. Therefore, in the hold notice effect in the same game state, a common output sound is output regardless of the type of background at the same stage, so that the player can clearly recognize the relationship of the degree of expectation due to the hold display. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

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The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and has been described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a structure of parts. In addition, at least a part of each of the following modifications may be combined.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, an example is shown in which a hold notice effect in which the shape of the hold display changes according to the stage is executed and an output sound is output using a channel according to the stage. , This is an example. For example, the hold notice effect may change the display color of the hold display. Further, for example, in the effect during variable display, the image of the displayed character may be changed. In addition, depending on the background, there are stages such as "white", "blue", "green", and "red" in the shape of "○", and "white", "blue", and "green" in the shape of "□". , "Red", and so on, although the color step change is common, the shape may be different depending on the type of background. Further, a part of the music output during the reach production of the super reach may be output as a changing sound. In this case, the changing sound may be output by using a channel different from the channel used in the reach effect of the super reach. Further, when executing the hold notice effect suggesting that the jackpot will be a big hit (in the above embodiment, when the hold display of "stage 4" is performed), for example, a red character appears during the variable display and the jackpot is hit. In the case of suggesting, the hold display is displayed in a mode that allows the player to easily recognize that it will be a big hit (a mode common to the mode displayed during the variable display), such as changing the display color of the hold display to red. A common output sound may be output. In this case, it is desirable to set different channels for the channel used for the hold display (channel used for the winning sound) and the channel used for the output sound output when the jackpot is suggested during the variable display. .. According to this, even if the hold display is unclear at which timing, it is possible to prevent the output sound from being cut off due to the output sound output when the jackpot is suggested during the variable display, giving the player a sense of discomfort. be able to.

Further, according to the above embodiment, by the process of step S502 of FIG. 18, in the low base state, the hold notice effect can be executed when the hold memory increases based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13. In the high base state, an example is shown in which the hold notice effect can be executed when the hold memory increases based on the winning of the second start winning opening 14, and the same applies to both the low base state and the high base state. An example of holding display is shown, but this is just an example. For example, the hold display mode and channel number determination table shown in FIG. 20 are divided into a low base time and a high base time. For example, in the case of "background A" in the low base time, "□" → "■" → In the case of "○" → "◎" and "Background B", change in each step in the order of "△" → "▲" → "☆" → "★", and in the case of high base, each depends on the background. The display mode and the output sound may be different between the low base time and the high base time, such as changing in the reverse order of the low base time (a completely different display mode may be used).

In addition to the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 26, it can be applied to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined display (active display) in response to a variable display during execution. The active display unit AHA shown in FIG. 26 displays the same effect image as the hold display or a different effect image in response to the variable display during execution. The display on the active display unit AHA is referred to as an active display (also referred to as a variable display compatible display, a digestion display, a current display, or the like). In the active display unit AHA, for example, the first reserved display unit 5HL is erased (digested) in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure when the first start condition is satisfied. 1 Active display is performed according to the hold display. Further, in the active display unit AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special figure game using the second special figure when the second start condition is satisfied, it is erased (digested) by the second hold display unit 5HR. Active display is performed according to the second hold display. The first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display may have the same color and pattern. For example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display and the second hold display. It may be. However, the display mode of the active display may change to a display mode different from the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display due to the execution of the active display change effect.

As an example of a single notice effect, by changing the display of the effect image on the active display unit AHA to a display mode different from the normal display mode, there is a possibility that a "big hit" will occur in the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied. A notice effect of "active display change" may be executed. More specifically, the display color on the active display unit AHA is a specific color (for example, yellow, blue, or red) different from the predetermined color (for example, white) in the normal state, so that the variable display can be performed. It suffices to be able to notify that the result is more likely to be a "big hit" than usual. In addition, by making the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA a specific icon different from the normal round solid color, for example, a message such as "?", "Chance", or "extreme heat" is notified. , It suffices to suggest the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit". In addition, the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA includes an icon that notifies a message such as "NEXT" to notify that the pseudo-ream variation in the variable display effect of the "pseudo-ream" is executed. May be good. The notice effect of "active display change" is also referred to as an active display change effect.

When such active display is performed, for example, in the process of step S503 of FIG. 18, the final display stage is set to any of "stage 1" to "stage 4" in the active display as the active display. You just have to decide if you want to. Further, the start winning command buffer shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B may be provided with a storage area of hold number 0 corresponding to the active display. Further, with respect to the display stage change determination table of FIGS. 21 to 24, the change pattern from the hold number 4 to the hold number 0 (active display) may be determined.

Further, in addition to the above-described embodiment, a specific effect may be executed as an action effect that suggests (or incites) that the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display changes. The execution setting of the specific effect (specific effect setting process) may be performed, for example, in the process of step S171 in FIG. The specific effect setting process may include a process for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect and a process for executing the specific effect. Specifically, when the variable display ends and the hold display shifts, a specific effect suggesting that the hold display changes may be executed. For example, when the variable display ends, the image display device 5 In the above, a specific effect of displaying the effect image of the shooting star toward the hold display may be executed. Then, when the display mode of the hold display changes, a specific effect of the success mode (also referred to as the first mode) in which the shooting star's effect image collides with the hold display is executed, and the display mode of the hold display does not change. Does not collide with the holding display of the shooting star's effect image, and for example, a specific effect of a failure mode (also referred to as a second mode) in which the shooting star disappears or deviates is executed. It can be said that the display mode of the hold display changes when the specific effect of the success mode is executed, and the display mode of the hold display does not change when the specific effect of the failure mode is executed.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific effect setting process. In this example, the display color of the hold display changes in the order of "white"-> "blue"-> "green"-> "red" from "stage 1" to "stage 4" ("red"). Is a big hit). When the specific effect setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the special figure display result based on the display result specification command (command stored in the display result specification command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be "missing" (step S751).

If the special figure display result is "big hit" or "small hit", the state shifts to the big hit game state or the small hit game state after the end of the variable display, so that the specific effect may not be executed. It should be noted that the specific effect may be executed during the variable display before shifting to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, or in the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

If the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S751; No), the specific effect setting process is terminated. When the special figure display result is "missing" (step S751; Yes), it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect (step S752). In step S752, as shown in FIG. 28, whether or not to execute the specific effect based on how the display mode of the hold display changes or is maintained (display mode change pattern of the hold display). Should be determined.

Further, in the low base state, the hold notice effect can be executed in the first hold display, and in the high base state, the hold notice effect can be executed in the second hold display. Therefore, in the low base state, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect for each of the first hold displays, and in the high base state, whether or not to execute the specific effect for each of the second hold displays. To judge. That is, a specific effect may be executed at the same time for a plurality of hold displays. On the other hand, when it is desired to clarify the target of the specific effect, the specific effect may be executed for one hold display. In this case, for example, the specific effect may be preferentially executed for the hold display whose display mode changes. By doing so, even though the specific effect of the failure mode is executed for one hold display, the display mode of the other hold display that is not the target of the specific effect changes, and the effects do not mesh with each other. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

The timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes may be specified from the display mode change pattern stored in the winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15 and the hold display number thereof. For example, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), when the display mode change pattern PT4-3-06 (see FIG. 21 (C)) is stored in the hold display number 2, the display mode (display) of the hold display is stored. When it is specified that "blue" is maintained (blue → blue) and the display mode change pattern PT4-4-17 (see FIG. 22) is stored in the hold display number 4, the hold display is displayed. It is specified that the display mode (display color) of is changed from "white" to "blue" (white → blue). For other hold display numbers, it is specified that the display mode (display color) of the hold display is maintained as "white" (white → white).

As shown in FIG. 28, when the display mode (display color) of the hold display is maintained (for example, “white → white”, etc.), it is determined to execute the specific effect of the failure mode, and the hold display is displayed. When the display mode (display color) changes (for example, "white → blue", etc.), it is determined to execute the specific effect of the success mode. When the display mode (display color) of the hold display changes, the effect mode of the success mode of the specific effect may be changed according to the number of changing stages. By doing so, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the specific effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, when the display mode (display color) of the hold display changes, it is easier to execute the specific effect than when it does not change. For example, when the display mode is maintained as "white", the execution rate of the specific effect is 3%, whereas when the display mode changes from "white" to "blue", the execution rate of the specific effect is executed. The ratio is 30%. Further, when the display mode is maintained as "blue", the execution rate of the specific effect is 5%, whereas when the display mode changes from "blue" to "green", the execution rate of the specific effect is executed. The ratio is 50%. When the display mode is maintained as "green", the execution rate of the specific effect is 0%, whereas when the display mode changes from "green" to "red", the execution rate of the specific effect is executed. The ratio is 70%. With such a setting, it is possible to suggest to the player that the display mode of the hold display is changed by executing the specific effect.

In addition, when the display mode of the hold display changes in three stages, the ratio of executing the specific effect is higher than in the case where the display mode changes in two stages, and when the display mode of the hold display changes in two stages, it changes in one stage. The rate at which a specific effect is executed is higher than that.

In this embodiment, the jackpot reliability is gradually increased in the order of "white"-> "blue"-> "green"-> "red". In particular, the display mode of "red" is in the big hit confirmation stage where it is confirmed that the variable display result is "big hit". Then, if the display mode is "green", which is one stage before the jackpot confirmation stage, and the display mode is maintained as "green", the specific effect is not executed. That is, when the specific effect is executed when the display mode is "green", it always changes to "red". In other words, in the case of the display mode of "green", which is the stage immediately before the jackpot confirmation stage, the specific effect of the failure mode is not executed. As shown in FIG. 19, the display mode of "red", which is the stage of determining the big hit, is a display mode having a high rarity value (most difficult to appear) in which only 10% of the "big hit" appears. In addition, the stage immediately before that is most likely to be selected at the time of "big hit" (50% at the time of "big hit (16R)", 60% at the time of "big hit (probability)"), so the player has already I hope it will be a big hit to some extent. Nevertheless, if the specific effect of the failure mode is executed, the player's expectation may be impaired even though the specific effect is executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the stage of the hold display (hold notice effect) is equal to or higher than the predetermined stage (here, "green" immediately before the jackpot confirmation stage) and less than the jackpot confirmation stage ("red"). In order to prevent the specific effect of the failure mode from being executed (only the specific effect of the success mode can be executed), the expectation of the player is impaired and the interest of the game is prevented from being lowered. ..

In addition, when the hold notice effect (predetermined effect) is a predetermined stage that is advantageous for the player who is less than the jackpot confirmation stage, executing the specific effect of the failure mode indicates that the player has a higher stage. .. As a result, the player may lose expectations at a predetermined stage. Furthermore, the production that notifies that the jackpot will be a big hit, such as the jackpot confirmation stage, is generally a production with a high rarity value, and such a production is so much attempted to increase the execution frequency of the production that develops to such a stage. Many of the productions were unsuccessful, which could lead to a decline in the player's interest. On the other hand, in the present invention, when the stage of the hold display (hold notice effect) is equal to or higher than the predetermined stage (here, "green" immediately before the jackpot confirmation stage) and less than the jackpot confirmation stage ("red"). In the above, it is prevented that the specific effect of the failure mode is not executed, the expectation of the player is impaired, and the interest of the game is lowered.

In this embodiment, the predetermined stage is "green" just before the big hit confirmation stage in the hold notice production, but at least it becomes a super reach or one of the hits (small hit, big hit). It may be in the "blue" stage where it is confirmed. That is, the predetermined stage may be a stage that is less than the jackpot confirmation stage and shows some advantage (the player has a sense of expectation). For example, although not provided in this embodiment, a predetermined stage of the effect, such as a hold notice effect, which indicates that the state is controlled to be advantageous to the player, is, for example, (1) a reach determination stage (2). ) Super reach confirmation stage (3) Big hit high expectation stage such as a specific super reach is likely to occur (4) If there is a big hit confirmation stage, any of (1) to (3) The stage can be a predetermined stage. For example, in any of the predetermined stages (1) to (3), when a specific effect suggesting that the stage of the predetermined effect shifts to the next or higher stage is executed, it always becomes a successful mode and the next or higher. You should move to the stage of. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being impaired and the enjoyment of the game from being lowered due to the execution of the specific effect of the failure mode. Further, the predetermined stage may be some advantageous stage for the player other than the above (1) to (3).

In addition, when the production mode of the specific effect is changed according to the number of changing stages, the specific effect of the effect mode suggesting that the predetermined stage changes to the jackpot confirmation stage (for example, "blue" → "red") is a failure mode. It should not be.

Further, in step S752, only the presence / absence of execution of the specific effect is determined, but the effect mode of the specific effect (a concept different from the success mode or the failure mode, for example, the specific effect A or the specific effect B) is determined. A plurality of them may be provided to determine the effect mode when executing a specific effect. For example, as with the presence or absence of execution of the specific effect, the effect mode of the specific effect is based on how the display mode of the hold display changes or is maintained (whether the mode is a success mode or a failure mode). May be decided. For example, the specific effect A may be more likely to be a successful mode than the specific effect B. Further, the production mode of the specific effect may be determined based on the hold number. In this embodiment, a specific effect of displaying a shooting star is executed with respect to the hold display, but the effect may be any effect as long as it suggests or incites a change in the effect mode of the hold display. May be.

In step S752, if it is determined not to execute the specific effect (step S752; No), the specific effect setting process is terminated as it is, and if it is determined to execute the specific effect (step S752; Yes), After the setting for executing the specific effect when the variable display ends and the hold display shifts (step S753), the specific effect setting process ends. In step S753, for example, the specific effect execution flag indicating that the specific effect is to be executed is set to the on state in association with the hold display determined to execute the specific effect. Further, when any one of a plurality of types of specific effects is executed, it is sufficient to memorize the effect mode of the specific effects to be executed.

By executing the specific effect setting process in the variable display start setting process (when starting the variable display) in step S171, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the change pattern of the hold display. However, whether or not to execute the specific effect for each hold display at an arbitrary timing after the display mode of the hold display is determined in step S505 shown in FIG. 18 without setting for execution when executing. , At least a part of the execution timing (whether the success mode or the failure mode is set), the effect mode when the execution is performed, and the like may be determined. In this case, based on the determination result, processing for actually executing the specific effect (selection of the effect control pattern, etc.) may be executed. Even in this case, if the hold notice effect (predetermined effect) is a predetermined stage that is advantageous for the player who is less than the jackpot confirmation stage, it is sufficient to control so that the specific effect of the failure mode is not executed.

For example, after determining the display mode of the hold display in step S505 shown in FIG. 18, the presence / absence and execution timing of the execution of the specific effect may be determined based on the determined display mode change pattern. Then, in the specific effect setting process, the success mode or the failure mode may be selected with reference to the determination result.

Next, with reference to FIG. 29, an example of an effect image when a specific effect and a hold notice effect are executed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 29 (A), variable display is being executed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5, and the variable display corresponding to the variable display during execution is being executed. The active display AH is displayed in the active display area AHA as a corresponding display. The first hold display H1 to H4 corresponding to the hold display numbers "1" to "4" are displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL. Of these hold displays H1 to H4, the hold display H2 is displayed in "blue", and the hold displays H1, H3, and H4 are displayed in "white", which is a normal mode. The hold display H2 is a hold display based on the hold memory in which the fluctuation pattern determination result is PA2-2 (super reach A (loss)), and the hold display H4 has a fluctuation pattern determination result of PB1-3 (super reach). It is assumed that the hold display is based on the hold memory of B (big hit)). When it is decided to execute a specific effect on the first hold display H2 of FIG. 29 (A), as shown in FIG. 29 (B), the first hold display having a display color of "blue" is displayed. A specific effect in which the shooting star effect image SS1 flies toward H2 is executed. Here, an example is shown in which a specific effect of a failure mode in which the shooting star effect image SS1 disappears before hitting the first hold display H2 is executed. As shown in the figure, the variable display that was being executed in FIG. 31 (A) is completed, and on the display screen of the image display device 5, the lost symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Has been done. Along with the derived display of the variable display result, the active display AH displayed in the active display area AHA is erased. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), the first hold display H2 shifts to the right side, but the display color remains "blue". Further, in FIGS. 31A and 31B, the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL is started, and the active display area AHA corresponds to the hold display H1 accordingly. The active display AH to be displayed is newly displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 29 (E), the display color of the hold display H4 changes from "white" (stage 1) to "green" (stage 3) according to the display mode change pattern PT4-4-14. .. Further, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 is newly displayed in the active display area AHA. When the active display AH is displayed, the display color is changed according to the determined display stage change pattern. Then, when it is decided to execute the specific effect on the first hold display H4 of FIG. 29 (F), as shown in FIG. 29 (G), the first display color is "green". A specific effect in which the shooting star effect image SS2 flies toward the hold display H4 is executed. Here, an example is shown in which the effect image SS1 of the shooting star collides with the first hold display H2 and the specific effect of the success mode for changing the display mode of the hold display is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (H), the first hold display H4 is shifted to the right and the display color is changed to "red". As described above, when the specific effect is executed for the hold display whose display color is "green", the specific effect of the success mode is always executed and the display color changes to "red". It has become. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being impaired and the interest of the game from being lowered.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the display stage change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 21 to 24, when the variable display result is "loss (super reach)" or "small hit", the determination ratio is not assigned. There is a display stage change pattern. However, even if the decision rate is assigned to the display stage change pattern to which the decision rate is not assigned and the variable display result is "missing", the expectation is high "red" from the start of the display of the hold display. It may be displayed with or changed multiple times.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the hold display stage determination table shown in FIG. 19, "big hit (probability change / non-probability change)", "big hit (probability)", "loss (super reach)" or "small hit" The decision ratio assigned to the display stage of the hold display was different for each variable display result. However, the determination ratio assigned to each display color is arbitrary according to the type of variable display and the variable display result. For example, when a "big hit" in which a 16-round game is executed and a "big hit" in which a 4-round game is executed are set as variable display results, the final display stage of the hold display of the "big hit" in which the 4-round game is executed is set. As a result, the determination rate of "stage 3" may be set higher than that of "big hit" in which the 16-round game is executed. Further, when the "big hit" in the time-saving state where the upper limit of the variable display is 100 times and 50 times is set as the variable display result, the final "big hit" hold display in the time-saving state where the upper limit of the variable display is 50 times is set. As the display stage, the determination ratio of "stage 3" may be set higher than the "big hit" in the time saving state where the upper limit of the variable display is 100 times.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the hold display stage determination table shown in FIG. 19, the variable display results are "big hit (probability change / non-probability change)", "big hit (sudden change)", "loss (super reach)", and " When none of the "small hits" was applicable, the final display stage of the hold display was set to the determination ratio only in "stage 1" and excluded from the target of the hold notice effect. However, the types of variable display results that are the targets of the hold notice effect may be increased, and different determination ratios may be assigned to each stage even for variable display results such as "loss" that does not include the super reach effect.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the process of step 502 shown in FIG. 18, when the first start winning opening designation command is received in the low base state, or the second starting winning opening designation command is received in the high base state. In that case, the look-ahead notice by the hold notice effect is executed. However, regardless of the received start winning opening designation command, the pre-reading notice by the hold notice effect may be executed only when the game state is either the low base state or the high base state.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the special figure game using the first special figure, as shown in the first special figure display result determination table of FIG. 10A, "big hit", "small hit", "small hit", " In the special figure game using the second special figure with "loss" as the special figure display result, "big hit" and "loss" are special figures as shown in the second special figure display result determination table of FIG. 10 (B). As the display results, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result was assigned to each of the special figure display results. However, the special figure display result of the special figure game using the first special figure may be limited to "big hit" and "loss", and may not include "small hit". Further, the special figure display result of the special figure game using the second special figure may include "small hit".

In the above embodiment, data may be exchanged with the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server via, for example, a mobile terminal having a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet network. The player connects to the management server using a mobile terminal or the like, receives the player's own ID, etc. in advance, receives a notification regarding his / her own performance during the game, or receives a notification about his / her own performance during the game, or has a past game history. It is possible to play a game in a game mode that reflects the above.

In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", lighting patterns of each segment not limited to the numbers and symbols, and the like are provided. An example of variable display is shown. However, the variable display result and the variable display special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". It is not limited to those composed of such as. For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). The variable display of the special symbol is also included in the case where the above is alternately repeated (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during the variable display and the special symbol displayed as the variable display result may be different. As a variable display of a special symbol, for example, a display in which "-" is blinked is performed, and as a variable display result, other special symbols ("7" for "big hit", "1" for "missing", etc. ) Is also included in the variable display of special symbols. In addition, the variable display of decorative symbols also includes blinking or scrolling one type of decorative symbol. The lighting pattern during the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol) are included. Alternating repetition is also included in the variable display of normal symbols. Further, the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed during the variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed as the variable display result.

In the above embodiment, the ratio (including the determination ratio and the like; the same applies to the probability) and the like may include 0%. That is, the ratio or probability may be between 0 and 100%. For example, to make one ratio different from the other ratio means that one ratio is, for example, 30%, the other ratio is 70%, one ratio is, for example, 0%, and the other ratio is 100%. Including. Further, the total of one ratio and the other ratio does not have to be 100% (there may be one that is not included in either one or the other and may have a predetermined ratio). Further, when the ratio of the other is higher than the ratio of one, the ratio of one is set to 0% and the ratio of the other is set to 100%. For example, in the above, in order to make the determination ratio of the variable display pattern in a specific period after the advantageous state different from the determination ratio of the variable display pattern in a period other than the specific period, the variable display pattern selected on one side is selected on the other side. This includes cases where there is no such thing and the variable display pattern selected on the one hand and the variable display pattern selected on the other side partially overlap or do not completely overlap. These may be specified by the contents of the table that specifies the ratio.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs probability variation control in which the jackpot type is "probability variation" when a jackpot symbol indicating a predetermined number is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol. For example, a pachinko gaming machine of a probability change determination device type in which probability change control is performed based on the passage of a game ball through a specific area in an attacker provided in the game area may be used.

In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, etc., one variation pattern command is issued when the variation is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after reaching the reach (if it does not reach the so-called first). 2 After the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be good. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). You may want to send a second command (inclusive). The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command can be reduced.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine, but in the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are used according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, it is applied to the slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible. For example, when applied to a slot machine, the total number of winning combinations such as small winning combinations and replays is counted, and the winning rate is calculated based on the total number of winning winning combinations counted to create a specific effect. May be configured to execute.

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 lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but a score is scored based on the occurrence of a winning by enclosing the gaming medium. It can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine that grants.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1. , 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.

In the advantageous state (big hit game state) that is advantageous for the player, a predetermined time (symbol confirmation stop time + big hit start effect time) elapses after a specific symbol combination (doublet of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. After that, the big winning opening is opened and the specific game state starts, but the game is not limited to this, but after the combination of specific symbols (doublet of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device, the game is played. The specific gaming state may be started by passing the ball through a specific area (a specific passing gate sensor or a winning sensor) provided in the area. As a result, the player can control the time when the big hit occurs, and even if the ball is exhausted before the big hit starts, the ball can be lent and the ball can be replenished.
Further, a plurality of specific regions may be provided, and the number of jackpot rounds may be different depending on which specific region is passed. In addition, a lottery for the number of big hit rounds may be performed by passing through a specific area. Further, in that case, if there are a plurality of specific areas, the lottery ratio of the number of rounds may be different depending on which specific area is passed.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... 1st hold display unit 5HR ... 2nd hold display unit 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display Instrument 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 AHA ... Active display area AHW ... Active display frames H1 to H4 ... Hold display

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means that stores information about variable display that has not yet started as hold storage information,
The hold display is displayed corresponding to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means, and the hold display is displayed stepwise over a plurality of variable displays according to the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. It is provided with a hold control means capable of changing the display mode and outputting a notification sound.
The hold control means displays the hold display in the first display pattern in the first mode as the hold display pattern, and the second display different from the first display pattern in the second mode different from the first mode. The hold display is displayed in a pattern, and in a special mode different from the first mode and the second mode, the hold display is displayed in a special display pattern different from the first display pattern and the second display pattern, and the hold display is displayed. It is possible to output a common notification sound when displaying the hold display of the same stage between the first display pattern and the second display pattern, and output a plurality of types of the common notification sound according to each stage of the hold display. On the other hand , the special display pattern can output a special notification sound different from the common notification sound.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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