JP6886274B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

When a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device as a game machine, and the game medium wins a prize in a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening) provided in the game area (starting condition is satisfied). A variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as "variation") of identification information is provided, and it is advantageous for the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result (big hit symbol) in the variable display device. Some are configured to be controllable in specific gaming states.

Further, as the above-mentioned gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that displays a digestion display corresponding to a fluctuation starting from now on in a digestion display area (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-123602

However, even if the technique described in Patent Document 1 is used, it is not possible to preferably notify that the display mode of the special image is changed, and there is a possibility that the player's interest may be reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preferably notifying that a display mode of a special image is changed and improving the interest of a player.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and the start condition is not satisfied. Based on the fact that the hold storage means for storing the information related to the display as the hold information, the hold display means for performing the hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means, and the start condition of the variable display are satisfied. A special image display means for displaying a special image corresponding to the variable display is provided, and the display mode of the special image and the display mode of the hold display are of a plurality of types of display modes according to the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state. When the display mode of the special image changes, it is notified that the special image changes before the start condition of the variable display corresponding to the special image is satisfied. it is possible to, when the variable display corresponding to a hold display is executed, the special image corresponding to the variable display, in taking over at least part display mode of hold display the display mode can be Viewing There, if the final display mode of the special image corresponding to the variable display is not less than a predetermined degree of expectation when the variable display corresponding to the hold display is executed, from changing the display mode in hold display stage Also, it is characterized in that the rate of changing the display mode at the stage of the special image is high.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, other gaming machines (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like) have variable displays (for example, variable display of special figures, variable display of decorative symbols, variable display of special figures and decorative symbols). A gaming machine (for example, pachinko) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, high accuracy state, low accuracy state, high base state or low base state, reach, jackpot game state, super reach, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. A special image display means (for example, an active display corresponding to the variable display) that displays a special image corresponding to the variable display based on the establishment of the variable display start condition (for example, a gaming machine 1). The special image display mode includes a process of displaying in an area, etc.), and the display mode of the special image includes a plurality of types of display modes (for example, a red display mode, a yellow display mode, and a blue display mode) depending on the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state. It is possible to change to either a display mode, a white display mode, etc.), and when the display mode of the special image changes, before the start condition of the variable display corresponding to the special image is satisfied. (For example, when it is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H as a hold display), it is notified that the special image is changed (for example, "two more times until chance" as shown in FIG. 32. Notification by notification effect that displays an image, notification by notification effect that displays a character image, notification by notification effect that displays an effect, notification by notification effect such as sound output from a speaker or light emission by a lamp) (For example, when an active display change effect accompanied by execution of a notification effect is executed as a specific effect, a notification effect that displays an image that notifies "two more times until chance" as shown in FIG. 32 is displayed. It is possible to notify that the hold display of the target changes when it is displayed in the active display area as the active display by executing (for example).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify that the display mode of the special image changes before the start condition of the variable display corresponding to the special image is satisfied. Can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when it is notified that the special image changes, the display mode of the special image may change to a display mode equal to or higher than a predetermined expected value. (For example, when the final display mode changes to a display mode equal to or higher than a predetermined expected value (for example, a red display mode), the ratio of the effect mode of the specific effect determined to be the active display effect accompanied by the execution of the notification effect increases. ing).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the display mode of the special image is changed from the stage before the display mode of the special image is changed.

(3) In the game machine according to (1) or (2) above, when the number of reserved memories is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the execution rate of the notification effect is higher than when the number of reserved memories is less than a predetermined number. (For example, in the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the specific effect is more likely to be executed than when the number of reserved memories is less than 1, and when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more, the specific effect is held. The specific effect is more easily executed when the number of stored memories is less than 2, and when the number of stored memories is 3 or more, the specific effect is more easily executed than when the number of stored memories is less than 3.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the display mode of the special image is changed from the stage before the display mode of the special image is changed.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above, the special image can be displayed by inheriting at least a part of the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the special image, and is a predetermined expected value. In the case of the above display mode of the hold display or the display mode of the special image, the display mode of the special image may change at a higher rate than the display mode of the hold display changes (for example). , The display mode of the active display inherits the form "○" of the display mode of the hold display, and when the display mode is red or the display mode is yellow, the hold display change performance effect is determined as the effect mode of the specific effect. Rather, it is easier to determine the active display change effect as the effect mode of the specific effect).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation even when the display mode of the hold display does not change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, when it is notified that the special image changes, the display mode and special of the hold display other than the hold display that is the target of the notification. The change in the display mode of the image may be restricted (for example, when there is hold information of the target on which the active display change effect is executed as a specific effect, the effect execution flag is set. Until the pending information of the target is exhausted, it is not possible to newly determine whether or not to execute the specific effect).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused as to which hold display should be expected.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to one aspect of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for a game which is counted on the side of a main board. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation category and fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the jackpot type determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the effect control pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the configuration example of the data holding area for effect control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. 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 a prize determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of a start winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the random value value determination processing at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the selection example of the variation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variable category determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process at the time of a prize in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific effect execution decision process in the effect decision process at the time of a prize. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the determination ratio by the final display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the determination ratio by the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the determination ratio by the specific effect mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the selection example of the determination ratio by the active display change pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the determination ratio by the hold display change pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process in the variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in an image display device. It is a figure which shows the display operation example in an image display device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (gaming machine) is roughly classified into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame 3 (underframe) 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 normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower portion of the game area on the game board 2. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is equipped with a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a starting area (second starting area) and a second starting winning opening.

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It becomes a difficult normal open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an expanded and open state that is easy to enter.

Although the normally variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening even when it is in the normally open state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter more than when it is in the expanded open state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening as the second start area has an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and a normally open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by 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 passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The winning by detecting the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening by the first starting opening switch 22A is referred to as the first starting winning. Further, the winning by detecting the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening by the second starting opening switch 22B is referred to as the second starting winning.

Based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) the first start winning opening are detected by the first starting opening switch 22A (based on the occurrence of the first starting winning opening), a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls Is paid out as a prize ball, and if the number of stored first special figures (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the first special figure game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A The first start condition (also referred to as the first execution condition) for executing the variable display game such as (described later) and the variable display of the decorative symbol (described later) executed in the image display device 5 is satisfied.

Further, based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) the second start winning opening are detected by the second starting opening switch 22B (based on the occurrence of the second starting winning opening), a predetermined number (for example, 3) If the game ball is paid out as a prize ball and the number of stored second special symbols (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the second special symbol is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a figure game (described later) or a variable display of a decorative symbol (described later) executed by the image display device 5 is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the first starting prize and the number of prize balls paid out based on the second starting prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

The first special figure reservation number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed when the first start winning is generated and the execution is temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize, the first start When the first start condition that allows the start of the above-mentioned variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied earlier is being executed. When the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in the state of waiting for execution). That is, the first special figure hold storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning prize that is in the state of waiting for execution. The number of reserved first special figures is reduced by one each time one of the first start conditions is satisfied.

It should be noted that although the first start condition by a certain first start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the first start prize is not satisfied by the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the first start prize. The information regarding the above is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start prize is satisfied. In other words, the reserved first special figure reservation information is digested one by one each time the first start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested first special figure reservation information is executed.

The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning is generated and the execution is temporarily suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start prize, the second start When the second start condition that allows the start of the above-mentioned variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied earlier is being executed. When the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in the state of waiting for execution). That is, the second special figure hold storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning prize that is in the state of waiting for execution. The number of reserved second special figures is reduced by 1 each time one of the second start conditions is satisfied.

It should be noted that although the second start condition by a certain second start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the second start prize is not satisfied by the second start condition that allows the start of the variable display game by the second start prize. The information regarding is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until the second start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the second start prize is satisfied. In other words, the reserved second special figure reservation information is digested one by one each time the second start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested second special figure reservation information is executed.

When the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "starting winning openings". Further, when the first starting prize and the second starting prize are not particularly distinguished, it is also simply referred to as "starting prize". Further, the number of reserved memories obtained by adding the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is referred to as "total number of reserved memories". When the first special figure holding memory number, the second special figure holding storage number, and the total holding storage number are not particularly distinguished, they are usually simply referred to as "special figure holding storage number", but simply "special figure holding storage number". When referred to as "the number of stored memories", it may refer to any one or two of the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number. Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "start condition" or "execution condition". Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "start condition". Further, when the first special figure holding information and the second special figure holding information are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "special figure holding information".

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower portion of the game area (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B) in the game board 2. 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 is in the closed state and the game ball passes through (entering) the large winning opening. I can't do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door is on, the big winning door opens the big winning door and the game ball passes through (entering) the big winning door. ) Make it easier. In this way, the large winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. To do. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 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, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is a first state advantageous 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 game It is a second state that is more disadvantageous to the person than the first state.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side portion of the game area on the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED (light emitting diode) of a dot matrix or the like. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as a "special symbol") which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) capable of identifying each of them. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as the "first special symbol", and the special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as "special symbol". Also referred to as "second special figure". Further, a game (or the variable display of the identification information itself) executed with the variable display of the identification information is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, the variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variablely displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as the first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game in which the second special figure is variably displayed) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, it is also simply referred to as a "special figure game".

The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) is a special symbol game of a plurality of types composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each. As an example, each number indicating "0" to "9" should be assigned a symbol number of "0" to "9", and the symbol indicating "-" should be assigned a symbol number of "10". Just do it. The special symbol is not limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as L and E of the alphabet) in which the combination of the 7-segment LED to be turned on and the one to be turned off are different are set in advance and used as a special symbol. It may be displayed.

A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side portion of the game area on the game board 2 (the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). .. The first hold indicator 25A is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold storage number (the number of hold of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). The first hold display to be displayed as possible is performed. For example, the first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special figure hold storage identifiable by the number of LEDs to be turned on. For example, if the number of holds for the first special figure game increases by one due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the number of lights is increased by one, and the hold for the first special figure game is held due to the establishment of the new first start condition. When the number is reduced by one, the number of lights may be reduced by one.

The second hold indicator 25B is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold storage number (the number of holds of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second hold display is performed to display as possible. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable by the number of LEDs to be turned on. For example, if the number of holds for the second special figure game increases by one due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the number of lights is increased by one, and the hold for the second special figure game is held due to the establishment of the new second start condition. When the number is reduced by one, the number of lights may be reduced by one.

On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display 20, and a normal symbol hold display 25C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of reserved memory (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the normal symbol display 20 The normal map start condition for executing the normal map game (described later) executed in is satisfied.

The ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like, similarly to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The ordinary symbol display 20 variably displays (variably displays) an ordinary symbol (also referred to as a "general diagram" or "ordinary symbol"), which is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. A variable display game in which a normal symbol is variably displayed is also referred to as a normal figure game (or "normal figure game"). Information about the Fuzu game in which the Fuzu start condition is satisfied but the Fuzu start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as hold data (Public map hold information).

The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages based on the hold data (normal figure hold information), for example, by the number of LEDs to be turned on. The normal-figure hold storage number is the number of normal-figure games whose execution is temporarily suspended without being immediately executed when the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. When the normal figure start condition for executing the normal figure game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, but the normal figure start condition for allowing the start of the normal figure game is not satisfied ( For example, if the previously established Fuzu game is running), the execution of the Fuzu game is suspended (the Fuzu game is in a waiting state). That is, the number of reserved fuzu games is the number of games of the fuzu game waiting to be executed. The number of reserved normal figures is reduced by 1 each time one condition for starting a normal figure is satisfied.

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.

A decorative pattern display area is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the decorative pattern display area, decorative patterns, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each of them, are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative identification information (decorative pattern) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A, or a second special figure executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special figure game using the second special figure), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in the display area (decorative symbol display area).

As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponds to the start of either the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, the start of the fluctuation of either the first special figure or the second special figure. Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, corresponding to the end of the special figure game, that is, corresponding to the stop display of the special figure, the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol, final) which is a variable display result in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. (Also called a stop symbol) is displayed as a stop. That is, in the display area (decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with (corresponding to) the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game). , The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

The decorative design is, for example, eight kinds of designs (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese numbers, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, and a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images. The character image may be composed of, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). Each decorative symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each decorative symbol. As an example, each alphanumeric character indicating "1" to "8" may be given a symbol number of "1" to "8". The number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, and may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination and a losing combination can be configured.

In addition, a stop display that stops and displays the fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol display result) and ends the variable display, and a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol (final stop). Stop display to stop the variable display and end the variable display, and stop display to stop and display the confirmed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol (also called the normal symbol display result) and end the variable display. , Complete stop display, final stop display, or derivation display (or simply "derivation"). The fluctuation start timing and fluctuation end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily have to coincide with the fluctuation start timing and fluctuation end timing of the special symbol, and the decorative symbol does not necessarily coincide with the fluctuation time of the special symbol (special symbol fluctuation time). It suffices if the fluctuation time of is settled.

That is, the variation start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the variation start timing of the special symbol, and the variation end timing of the special symbol (stop display timing of the confirmed special symbol) may be later than the variation end timing of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol). It may be later than the stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol, and the fixed special symbol may be stopped and displayed at the end of the execution of the predetermined effect. An example of the predetermined effect is a simple hold effect (described later), which is an aspect of the hold effect (described later).

Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the final decorative symbol. In the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol whose fluctuation speed is "0" is stopped and displayed while causing, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction, or is shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). It includes things such as those that stop and display without causing time, slight shaking or expansion and contraction.

Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL and the second start winning prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL, the first hold display for identifiablely displaying the number of the first special figure hold storage is performed, as in the case of the first hold display 25A. That is, the number of the first special figure games currently suspended for execution is displayed in a identifiable manner. In the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL, the second hold display for identifiablely displaying the number of the second special figure hold storage is performed as in the second hold display 25B. That is, the number of the second special figure games currently suspended for execution is displayed in a identifiable manner.

In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. That is, when the number of hold of the first special figure game increases due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the first start prize memory display is displayed if there is no other first hold display in the first start prize memory display area 5HL. A new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold information on the right side of the area 5HL (center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and the first start winning memory display area 5HL If there is another 1st hold display in, the new 1st hold is on the left side of the other 1st hold display (or to the left of the leftmost 1st hold display if there are multiple other 1st hold displays). You may want to add a display. In addition, when there are a plurality of first hold displays in the first start prize memory display area 5HL and the number of hold of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the decrease is the first. The first hold display (the oldest displayed first hold display) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning memory display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information is deleted. The other first hold display is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

Further, in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, for example, the second hold display may be performed left-justified. That is, when the number of holds for the second special figure game increases due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the second start prize memory display is displayed if there is no other second hold display in the second start prize memory display area 5HR. A new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information on the left side of the area 5HR (center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and the second start winning memory display area 5HR If there is another second hold display in, the new second hold is on the right side of the other second hold display (or to the right of the rightmost second hold display if there are multiple other second hold displays). You may want to add a display.

In addition, when there are a plurality of second hold displays in the second start prize memory display area 5HR and the number of hold of the second special figure game decreases due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the second of the decrease is The second hold display (the oldest displayed second hold display) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information is deleted. The other second hold display is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). When the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second start winning memory display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as "starting prize memory display area 5H".

Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second start winning memory display area 5HR, the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second start winning memory display area 5HL and the second start winning memory display area 5HL are used as the hold display area. The hold display erased (moved) from the start prize memory display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information that is digested by the establishment of the first start condition, and the second that is digested by the fulfillment of the second start condition). Active display area AHA (active display area, display at the time of digestion) that displays the active display (also called the display at the time of digestion, this time display, etc.) corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the decorative symbol executed based on the special figure hold information. An area (also referred to as a digestion display area) is arranged, for example, between the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second start winning memory display area 5HR.

In addition to the above configuration, the game area of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be done. In this case, a predetermined number (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.

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. The ball striking operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor included in the ball striking device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

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 a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is. 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). There is. The trigger button can be instructed by a player holding the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and pushing / pulling the trigger button with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). It suffices if it is configured as follows. 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.

An inclination direction sensor unit for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation stick 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, for example, a push button 31B capable of a player performing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It 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 for detecting the 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.

A voice output member is provided in the peripheral portion of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are placed at the lower left and right slanted lower parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right slanted upper parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, when the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as the speaker 8. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs a production sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and outputs a warning sound according to the situation of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The production sound includes music, a detection sound, a response sound, a notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, or the like that is output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, a voice (line, a message) or the like output according to a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of a prize in the first start winning opening or the like). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, a voice, or the like output in response to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation action to the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation action to the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or voice for notifying the push button 31B to request an operation action, or a sound or voice for notifying that the reach state is changed when the reach state (described later) is changed. , Sounds, voices, etc. that give notice or suggest that the state will be changed to the big hit game state before the state is changed to the big hit game state.

Examples of the warning sound are a warning sound output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound output when the glass door (not shown) is open, and the like. ..

A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the game area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is installed at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed at the left and right positions of the 9U and the gaming machine frame 3. Hereinafter, when the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a lamp 9. The lamp 9 may be composed of, for example, one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp having a rotating portion (for example, a patrol lamp). In addition to the above, various light emitting members may be installed, for example, around each structure (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7) in the game area.

The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like described above are production devices that execute the production, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with other production devices such as a production model having a drive unit as the production device. May be good.

The arrangement position (installation position) of each configuration is an example, and may be arranged at another position. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display 20 may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the normal figure hold indicator 25C may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started based on the fact that the normal map start condition is satisfied after the normal map start condition is satisfied. In the normal symbol game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started), when the predetermined time that becomes the normal symbol fluctuation time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol is obtained. Is stopped and displayed (derivative display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol loss". Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal figure", the expansion / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. However, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time elapses.

In the pachinko game machine 1, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, the special figure game (first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, and the second Based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, the special figure game (second special figure game) by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In the special symbol game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special symbol fluctuation time elapses, the variable display result of the special symbol is confirmed special. The design (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol. For example, it becomes "missing".
If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, it may be a "small hit" as the predetermined display result.

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (also referred to as a "round game") advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, 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 and the lost symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit game state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time. The large winning opening is opened during the period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or the period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

The large winning opening door that opens the large winning opening during the execution of the round catches the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closes the large winning opening, thereby causing a special variable winning ball device. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state), which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first state, and one round is completed. The round, which is the opening cycle of the big winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "15"). Even before the number of rounds to be executed reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round may be completed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has not won a prize in the big winning opening). ..

Of the rounds in the jackpot game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are the normal open round jackpot symbols, and the "5" The special symbol showing the number is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. Normal open round as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game In the jackpot game state as a specific game state (normal open jackpot state), which is controlled after the jackpot symbol is derived, the jackpot of the special variable winning ball device 7 The door opens the large winning opening during the period until the predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds), which is the first period, elapses, or the period until the predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated. By doing so, a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player. The normally open jackpot state is also referred to as the first specific game state.

Short-term open round as a definite special symbol in the special figure game Short-term open round controlled after the jackpot symbol is derived In the jackpot game state as a specific game state (short-term open jackpot state), the special variable winning ball device 7 is used in each round. The second period (for example, 0) in which the upper limit time for changing to the first state, which is advantageous for the player, (the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normally open jackpot state. .1 second). In the short-term open jackpot state, the opening period of the big winning opening may be controlled to be the second period, and other controls may be performed in the same manner as in the normal open jackpot state. Alternatively, in the short-term open jackpot state, the number of rounds executed may be less than the number of first rounds (for example, "15") in the normal open jackpot state (for example, "2").

In such a short-term open jackpot state, if a game ball wins in the big winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained. However, the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.1 seconds, etc.), which is very short. Therefore, the short-term open jackpot state is substantially a jackpot game state in which no balls (prize balls) can be obtained. The short-term open jackpot state is also referred to as the second specific game state.

Further, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term open round specific gaming state is not limited to the one in which the opening period of the big winning opening is shorter than that of the jackpot gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state. The period (upper limit time) is the same for the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, while in the short-term open round specific game state, the maximum number of times (for example, 2 times) to open the large winning opening is It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit game state as the short-term open round specific game state, the period for changing the big winning opening to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is from the first period in the normal open round specific game state. It suffices to be at least one of a short second period and a second round in which the number of rounds executed is less than the number of the first round in the normally open round specific game state. ..

When the special symbol that becomes the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the special symbol indicating the number "2" that becomes the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After that, it may be controlled to the small hit game state as the special game state. In this case, in the small hit game state, the variable winning operation that changes the large winning opening to the first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player may be performed in the special variable winning ball device 7 as in the short-term open big hit state. .. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period may be repeatedly executed.

In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B are used. In response to the start of any special figure game among the games, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. Then, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol reaches a predetermined reach during 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. It may be in a state.

The reach state is a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as a "reach variable symbol"). Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuous, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols are fluctuating in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination.

Further, in response to the reach state, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back a moving image different from the decorative pattern, and changing the variable mode of the decorative pattern, a different production operation from before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as a character image display, a change in the display mode of the background image, a reproduction display of the moving image, and a change in the variation mode of the decorative pattern is called a reach effect (or reach effect display). In addition, in the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 and the like are performed before the reach state is reached. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode of the above.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as "reach patterns") having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the effect pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”) may be different. Thereby, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, which reach effect is to appear. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of the normal reach and the reach mode of the super reach, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach, are set (prepared) in advance.

The expectation of a big hit is, for example, (probability that the effect is executed at the time of a big hit) x (probability of being a big hit) / {(probability that the effect is executed at the time of a big hit) x (probability of being a big hit) + (probability of being a big hit) It is calculated by (probability that the effect is executed other than time) x (probability that it does not become a big hit)} (when the big hit expectation becomes "1", the variable display result always becomes "big hit").

Further, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, as one aspect of the variable display effect, a sliding effect or a pseudo continuous effect realized by the variable display operation of the decorative symbol or the like can be executed. In the sliding effect, after changing the decorative symbol in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) After the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in, a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of the decorative symbol display area (for example, "left") is displayed. By changing the decorative symbol again in either one or both of the 5L and the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R) and then stopping and displaying the decorative symbol, an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed. In this way, in the sliding effect, a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols until the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, and then the predetermined number of decorative symbols are variable. By executing the display again, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, or the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed without being in the reach state.

In the pseudo-continuous production, a definite decoration that results in a variable display 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. By the time the symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol (for example, a predetermined pseudo-ream chance) is temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorative symbols are displayed. The effect display in which the decorative pattern is changed again (pseudo-continuous change) in the 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 total number of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, excluding the initial fluctuation from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the temporary temporary stop of all the decorative symbols. Is the number of times that revariates. In the pseudo-continuous production, the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (re-variation) is performed 1 to 3 times, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed twice as if the 1st start condition or the 2nd start condition is satisfied once. It can be made to appear as if it was started four times in a row.

The sliding effect (similar to the pseudo-continuous effect) is to give notice or suggest to the player that one of the reach effects or a certain reach effect may be executed and that the big hit expectation is high. May be good. Hereinafter, an effect for notifying or suggesting to the player that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the expectation of a big hit is high may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. In addition to the sliding effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, the advance notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the sliding effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, a background image display and a message window display may be used. , Hold display, audio output, light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing), etc., which may use an effect operation different from the variable display effect.

It should be noted that the advance notice effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether or not the content of the advance notice or suggestion is realized. For example, the notice effect that gives notice or suggests to the player that the variable display state of the decorative symbol due to the winning of a certain game ball may be in the reach state is at least the variable display state of the decorative symbol due to the winning of the game ball. It may be executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached. In addition, the notice effect that gives notice or suggests to the player that the variable display result due to the winning of a certain game ball may be a "big hit" is at least from the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol due to the winning of the game ball. Anything that is executed (started) before may be used.

The advance notice effect may include a pre-reading advance notice effect (also referred to as "preliminary determination advance notice effect"). Before starting the variable display that is the target of the advance notice, the pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" based on the hold information of the special figure game. (Look ahead), it is a notice effect to be executed based on the judgment result.

In the following description, the hold information targeted for the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as the target hold information, the first hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target first hold display, and the target hold information is supported. The second hold display to be performed is referred to as the second hold display of the target, and the variable display corresponding to the hold information of the target is also referred to as the variable display of the target. Further, the pre-reading notice effect is executed when the game ball corresponding to the target hold information wins the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening, and is executed during the digestion of the target hold information. When (when executing during digestion processing of the target pending information including variable display of the target), when executing during digestion of the pending information before the target pending information, and when executing during digesting of the target pending information And may be executed during digestion of pending information prior to the target's pending information.

In the production operation that becomes the pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball, the player decides whether or not the content announced by the pre-reading advance notice effect is realized after the game ball wins (after the start condition is satisfied). It suffices as long as it is executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a pre-reading advance notice effect for notifying (suggesting) a player in advance that there is a possibility of reaching a reach state due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least a decorative symbol due to the winning of the game ball. Anything may be used as long as the variable display state is executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached. In addition, at least the effect of the game ball, which is a pre-reading advance notice effect for notifying (suggesting) the player in advance that the variable display result may be a "big hit" due to the winning of a certain game ball, is It suffices if the final decoration symbol by winning is executed (started) before the stop display is displayed.

In the present embodiment, a specific effect is prepared as a pre-reading advance notice effect (preliminary determination advance notice effect). The specific effect includes an active display change effect for the active display and a hold display change effect for the hold display.
The active display change effect is an effect executed when the display mode of the active display is changed to one of a plurality of types of display modes. Specifically, the active display change effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the active display to a display mode having a high degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
The active display change effect includes a first effect in which the notification effect is executed and a second effect in which the notification effect is not executed. The notification effect is an effect that notifies the player that the display mode of the active display changes, in other words, that the active display change effect is executed.

More specifically, as a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary determination advance notice effect), it is expected that the display mode of the active display in the active display area is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state, a reach state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. There is an active display change effect that changes the display mode to a higher degree and displays it. In the active display change effect, an action effect is executed on the active display of the target, and the display mode of the active display of the target is displayed in a display mode with a high expectation that the display mode of the active display of the target is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player ( A plurality of types of action effects such as an effect (changing the display mode of the active display to a display mode with a high degree of expectation) are prepared.
In addition, the display mode of the active display of the target in the active display area is not changed from the default display mode or the display mode at the time of addition (the display mode of the active display is not displayed in the display mode with high expectation). An action effect may be prepared.
It should be noted that only the active display change effect may be executed as a specific effect without executing the hold display change effect.

Further, the hold display change effect is an effect executed when the display mode of the hold display is changed to any one of a plurality of types of display modes. Specifically, the hold display change effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode having a high degree of expectation that is controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
The hold change effect includes a first hold display change effect for the first hold display and a second hold display change effect for the second hold display.

More specifically, as a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary determination advance notice effect), the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is set to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state, a reach state) that is advantageous to the player. A first hold display change effect is prepared, in which the display mode is changed to a display mode with a high degree of expectation controlled by (such as). In the first hold display change effect, it is highly expected that the action effect is executed on the first hold display of the target and the display mode of the first hold display of the target is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A plurality of types of action effects such as an effect of displaying in a display mode (changing the display mode of the first hold display to a display mode with a high degree of expectation) are prepared.

It should be noted that the display mode of the first hold display of the target in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is not changed from the default display mode or the display mode at the time of addition (the display mode of the first hold display is displayed in a display mode with a high degree of expectation). (No) The action effect such as the first hold display change effect may be prepared.
It should be noted that the active display change effect may not be executed and only the hold display change effect may be executed as the specific effect, or only the second hold display change effect may be executed as the specific effect without executing the first hold change effect. May be executed.

Further, as a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary determination advance notice effect), the display mode of the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR is changed to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state, a reach state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. A second hold display change effect is prepared in which the display mode is changed to a display mode having a high degree of expected control. In the second hold display change effect, it is highly expected that the action effect is executed on the second hold display of the target and the display mode of the second hold display of the target is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. A plurality of types of action effects such as an effect of displaying in a display mode (changing the display mode of the second hold display to a display mode with a high degree of expectation) are prepared.

The display mode of the second hold display of the target in the second start winning memory display area 5HR is not changed from the default display mode or the display mode at the time of addition (the display mode of the second hold display is displayed in a display mode with a high degree of expectation). (No) Second hold display change An action effect such as a gaze effect may be prepared.
It should be noted that the active display change effect may not be executed and only the hold display change effect may be executed as the specific effect, or the first hold display change effect may be executed as the specific effect without executing the second hold display change effect. You may want to run only.

When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as "normal loss") variable display mode when the variable display result is "loss".

When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "loss".

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the normal jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "3" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are the normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is displayed. A definite decoration that becomes a predetermined normal jackpot combination (also referred to as "non-probability variable jackpot combination") among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations after a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the reach state. The symbol is stopped and displayed. The predetermined normal jackpot combination is, for example, the same type of normal symbol (also referred to as "non-probability variation symbol") on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line horizontally) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is a combination that displays the final stop. As an example of a normal symbol, among eight types of decorative symbols with symbol numbers "1" to "8", four types of decorative symbols with even-numbered symbol numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" Is.

In response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a normal jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which the confirmed decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after a predetermined reach effect is executed, etc. , It is called a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "non-probability variation" (also referred to as "normal big hit") when the variable display result is "big hit". Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-probability change", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after the end, the time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed.

By performing the time reduction control, the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after the power is turned on, such as when a system reset is performed). The same control as in the executed state) is performed. In the time saving control, one of the conditions that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game state and that the variable display result becomes "big hit" is satisfied first. Sometimes you just have to quit.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the probabilistic jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is displayed. Of the multiple types of jackpot combinations, a predetermined probability variable jackpot combination is performed after the same reach effect as when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "normal" is executed in response to the reach state. The fixed decorative pattern that becomes is sometimes displayed as a stop. In other words, when the probabilistic jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the special figure game, the decorative symbol that is the predetermined probabilistic jackpot combination is finally stopped and the decorative symbol that is the predetermined normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. It may be done. The predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is, for example, a combination in which the same type of probability variation symbols are aligned on the effective line and finally stopped and displayed. An example of a probabilistic symbol is an odd number of "1", "3", "5", and "7" among eight kinds of decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are "1" to "8". Is.

Regardless of whether the fixed decoration symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a probabilistic jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game has a variable display result of "big hit". It is also referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "probability change" in the case. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "probability change", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after the end, probability fluctuation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time saving control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The probability variation control may be terminated when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big hit game state and the control is performed again in the big hit game state is satisfied.
As with the time saving control, the probability variation control may be terminated when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the jackpot game state. In addition, even if the probability change control is terminated when the "probability change fall" decision to end the probability change control is made in the probability change fall lottery executed every time the special figure game is started after the end of the jackpot game state. Good.

When the time reduction control is performed, 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 normal symbol is variable in each normal symbol game. Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per normal" compared to the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "per normal" The second is to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make the tilt control time to be longer than in the normal state and control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the starting condition is satisfied. As described above, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening due to the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as a high opening control. As the high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded open state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily satisfied, and the second special symbol game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result is next. Is shortened until it becomes a "big hit". The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as the high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. The gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change control is also called a high probability high base state. A probabilistic state in which only probabilistic control is performed and time reduction control or high open control is not performed is also called a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change control is sometimes referred to as a "probability change state", and in order to distinguish it from the high probability low base state, it may be referred to as a time reduction probability change state. On the other hand, the probability variation state (high accuracy low base state) in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control or the high opening control is not performed may be a probability variation state without time reduction in order to distinguish it from the high accuracy high base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without the probability change control is also called the low probability high base state. The normal state in which the probability change control, the time reduction control, and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game (second special figure game) can be executed frequently, and each special figure game (first special figure game) By increasing the probability that the variable display result in the figure game and the second special figure game will be a "big hit", the player will be in an advantageous state. A gaming state that is advantageous for a player different from the jackpot gaming state is also called a special gaming state.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a short-term open round big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, or a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed. In this case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may not be in the reach state, and any combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as an opening chance may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the short-term open round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. After that, a fixed decorative pattern that has a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

Corresponding to the short-term open round jackpot symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit". It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "sudden probability" (also referred to as "sudden big hit" or "sudden change big hit"). Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "sudden probability", it is controlled to the short-term open big hit state, and after the end, the probability change control may be performed together with the time saving control.

In addition, as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is "small hit", the small hit game state is entered. It is controlled, and after the end, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes "small hit" may be continuously controlled. However, in this case, when the special figure game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special game state reaches a predetermined number, the small hit game state ends. Later, the special game state may end and the normal state may be reached.

A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the fixed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a probabilistic jackpot combination. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after the decorative symbols that are normally a jackpot combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, they are changed again with the same decorative symbols aligned, and the probabilistic jackpot combination is used. Either of the decorative symbol (probability variation symbol) and the decorative symbol (normal symbol) which is a normal jackpot combination may be displayed as the final stop display as the final decorative symbol.

After the definite decorative symbol, which is usually a jackpot combination, is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one of the rounds is completed in the jackpot game state, while the round is being executed at the start of the jackpot game state or in the jackpot game state. During the jackpot game state, which is the probabilistic notification effect of whether or not to control the probabilistic state during the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game in the jackpot game state. Promotional effects may be performed. Note that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot game state. In the big hit game state, the big hit middle promotion effect that is executed after the final round is finished is sometimes called "ending promotion effect" in particular.

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, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko game machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board including a function for setting a random number used in a special figure game, a function for inputting 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 as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to the 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 predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol and 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 control function.

On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and a game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like that transmits a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

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, a speaker 8, and a lamp. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as 9 are installed. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effect such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the lamp 9 and the like. It has a function of determining the control content for executing a predetermined effect operation.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is for outputting sound from the speaker 8 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and lights / turns off drive of the lamp 9 or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit to perform.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. It should be. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the pachinko gaming machine 1 also has other switches connected to the main board 11 (for example, a glass door (non-glass door)). A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting an illegal vibration, a switch for detecting an illegal electromagnetic wave) may be provided. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the general figure hold display 25C Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the variation start in the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation start in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variable pattern designation command for designating a variable pattern such as a decorative symbol that is variably displayed in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), different EXT data are used depending on the determination result of whether the variable display result is "miss" or "big hit" and the decision result of the big hit type. Is set.

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the final stop symbol in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot game state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that it is a period during which the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the jackpot game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command during opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data correspond to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the normal open big hit state and the short-term open big hit state, for example. Is set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the first starting winning is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the first special figure game by the symbol display device 4A has been satisfied.

The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the second starting winning is generated. This is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B has been satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the first special figure reserved memory number in a identifiable manner in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the like. .. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the second start winning memory display area 5HR or the like so as to be identifiable.

In the present embodiment, as the reserved memory information, the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command for designating whether the start winning prize is given to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning entry is specified. At the same time as transmitting, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command for specifying the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are transmitted. When the number of reserved storages increases, the number of reserved storages designated to indicate that the number of reserved storages in the first special figure or the second special figure has increased (the first designated command to add the number of reserved storages or the second) While sending the hold storage number addition designation command), when the hold storage number decreases, the hold storage number subtraction designation command (No. 1) indicating that the hold storage number of the first special figure or the second special figure hold storage number has decreased. 1) Hold storage number subtraction designation command or second hold storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. Further, a total hold storage number addition designation command (total hold storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted to notify the increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (commands for designating a winning determination result) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", a judgment result of whether or not it is a "small hit", and a judgment result of the big hit type as the judgment result at the time of winning. is there. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category command that indicates the determination result of the variation category (also referred to as "variation pattern type") as the determination result at the time of winning. The variation category is a name when the variation patterns of decorative patterns are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is the group name of each group including the variation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

In the present embodiment, in the winning random number value determination process (see FIG. 15), whether or not the variable display result is determined as a "big hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result when the starting winning is generated. Kaya, it is judged whether or not it is decided as "small hit", and if it is decided as "big hit", the type of big hit is judged based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and it is for determining the variable category. The fluctuation category (variation pattern type) is determined based on the random value MR3 of. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command or the variation category command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined as "big hit" and the jackpot type based on the value set in the symbol designation command. Variable category The variable category can be recognized based on the value set in the command.

The effect control commands such as the variable pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, etc.). .. Hereinafter, the effect control command used for controlling the image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, the effect control command used for controlling the sound output from the speaker 8 is a voice control command, and the light emitting operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used to control the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) is also referred to as a lamp control command. In addition, among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. 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.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variable category, and the general drawing. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR4 for determining the display result and the random value MR5 for determining the fluctuation pattern are controlled so as to be countable. In addition, a random number value other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 8, and updates various numerical data by software to update the random number values MR1 to MR1. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

Next, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss” is referred to as “loss fluctuation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes "non-reach variation pattern" ("non-reach loss variation pattern" and "non-reach") corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" among the cases where the variable display result is "loss". (Also referred to as "loss) fluctuation pattern") "and" reach fluctuation pattern "(" reach loss fluctuation pattern "" corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "reach" among the cases where the variable display result is "loss". Also called) ”is included.

Further, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "big hit" is referred to as a "hit fluctuation pattern". The hit fluctuation pattern includes a "big hit fluctuation pattern" corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "big hit". In addition to the "big hit fluctuation pattern" corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit", the hit pattern includes the "small hit fluctuation pattern" big hit fluctuation corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit". As a pattern, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each of the jackpot types may be prepared.

For the non-reach fluctuation pattern, prepare a plurality of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times in response to the time reduction control executed when the total number of reserved memories is large or when the game state is the probability change state or the time reduction state. It is good. As a result, by selecting one of the fluctuation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the game state, it is possible to control to shorten the fluctuation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the game state.

For the fluctuation patterns including the reach effect such as the jackpot variation pattern and the reach variation pattern, variation patterns according to the reach mode of each reach effect are prepared. The variation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is executed is referred to as a "normal reach variation pattern", and the variation pattern in which the super reach reach effect is executed is referred to as a "super reach variation pattern".

FIG. 5 shows specific examples of fluctuation categories and fluctuation patterns in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the fluctuation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern "PA1-1" belongs to the fluctuation category "PA1". The variable category "PA2" is a non-reach (missing) variable category. Fluctuation patterns "PA2-1" to "PA2-3" belong to the variation category "PA2". The fluctuation category "PA3" is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation category. Fluctuation patterns "PA3-1" and "PA3-2" belong to the variation category "PA3". The fluctuation category "PA4" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation category. Fluctuation patterns "PA4-1" to "PA4-4" belong to the variation category "PA4". The fluctuation category "PA5" is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation category. Fluctuation patterns "PA5-1" to "PA5-4" belong to the variation category "PA5".

The variable category "PB3" is a normal reach (big hit) variable category. Fluctuation patterns "PB3-1" and "PB3-2" belong to the variation category "PB3". The variable category "PB4" is a super reach α (big hit) variable category. Fluctuation patterns "PB4-1" to "PB4-4" belong to the variation category "PB4". The variable category "PB5" is a super reach β (big hit) variable category. Fluctuation patterns "PB5-1" to "PB5-4" belong to the variation category "PB5".

The variation pattern "PA2-1" belonging to the variation category "PA2" is a non-reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as a non-reach (loss). The fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which a sliding effect is executed. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA2-2" is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA2-1" because the sliding effect is executed. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which the sliding effect is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PA2-3" is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA2-3" is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA2-1" because the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The fluctuation pattern "PA1-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PA1" is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than that of the fluctuation pattern "PA2-1".

The fluctuation pattern "PA3-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PA3" is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a normal reach (loss). Further, the fluctuation pattern "PA3-2" is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once.

The fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PA4" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the super reach α (loss). The fluctuation pattern "PA4-2" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (directing) is executed as a gap. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-2" is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" because the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gap. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a ghost.
The fluctuation pattern "PA4-3" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PA4-4" is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

The fluctuation pattern "PA5-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PA5" is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the super reach β (loss). The fluctuation pattern "PA5-2" is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (directing) is executed as a gap. The fluctuation pattern "PA5-3" is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PA5-4" is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

The fluctuation pattern "PB3-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PB3" is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a normal reach (big hit). Further, the fluctuation pattern "PB3-2" is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once.

The fluctuation pattern "PB4-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PB4" is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the super reach α (big hit). The fluctuation pattern "PB4-2" is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (directing) is executed as a gap. The fluctuation pattern "PB4-3" is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PB4-4" is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

The fluctuation pattern "PB5-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PB5" is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the super reach β (big hit). The fluctuation pattern "PB5-2" is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (directing) is executed as a ghost. The fluctuation pattern "PB5-3" is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern "PB5-4" is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

Although the description of the fluctuation pattern when the jackpot type is abrupt among the jackpot fluctuation patterns is omitted in FIG. 5, the loss fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern, reach loss fluctuation pattern) and the loss fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern, reach loss fluctuation pattern) described in the figure are omitted. , The same as the jackpot fluctuation pattern (except when the jackpot type is sudden). Further, a small hit fluctuation pattern may be prepared. In this case, it is the same as the loss fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern, reach loss fluctuation pattern) and the jackpot fluctuation pattern (except when the jackpot type is abrupt) described in the figure.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data 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, in the ROM 101, data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) constituting a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11 and drawings. Data and the like constituting the table as shown in 5 are stored.

FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6 (A) and the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 6 (B) are used. It is prepared in advance. In the first special symbol display result determination table 130A, a definite special symbol having a variable display result is derived and displayed in the first special symbol game (special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A. Previously, it is a table referred to for determining whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. In the second special symbol display result determination table 130B, a definite special symbol that is a variable display result in the second special symbol game (special symbol game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. Previously, it is a table referred to for determining whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the special figure is displayed according to 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). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" and "loss". In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the disorder for determining the special figure display result is disturbed depending on 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 numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss".

In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability change state (high probability state), it is in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). More 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.

In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the determination value in a predetermined range (for example, the value in the range of "30000" to "30350") is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". You may. In this case, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value may not be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". Since such a setting does not result in a "small hit" in the second special figure game, a normally variable winning ball device 6B such as a time saving state (low accuracy high base state) or a probability variation state (high accuracy high base state) is formed. In a game state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a "small hit" in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extension of the game. ..

In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, when assigning a determination value in a predetermined range to the special figure display result of "small hit", the second special figure display result determination table 130B and the first 1 In the special figure display result determination table 130A, different predetermined range determination values may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". As a result, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of "small hits" in the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Alternatively, the special figure display result may be determined by referring to the common special figure display result determination table in the first special figure game and the second special figure game.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 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". The table referenced for. In the jackpot type determination table 131, either the first special symbol game (special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. Depending on whether (the special figure game using the second special figure) is executed, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is "non-probability change", "probability change", or "probability change". It is assigned to multiple types of jackpots such as ".

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, when the first special figure game is executed, that is, when the special figure to be changed (also referred to as the variable special figure) is the first special figure, the determined value in a predetermined range (also referred to as the variable special figure). A value in the range of "82" to "99") is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability", while when the second special figure game is executed, if the variable special figure is the second special figure, A decision value is not assigned to the jackpot type of "probability". With such a setting, since it is not "probable" in the second special figure game, it is possible to obtain a prize ball in a game state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of difficult "probability" and prevent the deterioration of the game's interest due to the extension of the game.

It should be noted that different predetermined range determination values may be assigned to the "probability" jackpot type depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the variable special figure is the second special figure. .. 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. As a result, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of "probability" in the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure.

Further, the ROM 101 stores a variable category determination table that is referred to for determining the variable category to any one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variable category determination tables in which the types of variable categories that can be determined in the variable category determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In the variable category determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variable category is assigned to each of the variable categories. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables in which the determination values (for example, the range and number of determination values) assigned to at least one variation category among the plurality of variation categories are different from each other. There is. Instead of the plurality of variable category determination tables, one large variable category determination table including the information of all the variable category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to for determining the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables in which the types of fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the fluctuation pattern determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR5 for determining the fluctuation pattern is assigned to each fluctuation pattern. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables in which the determination values (for example, the range and number of determination values) assigned to at least one variation pattern among the plurality of types of variation patterns are different from each other. There is. Instead of the plurality of variation pattern determination tables, one large variation pattern determination table including the information of each variation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is the data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like (for example, special figure). Process flags, etc.). Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure holding storage unit 151A, a second special figure holding storage unit 151B, a normal drawing holding storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. It includes a control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A is a special figure game in which the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting winning is generated, but has not yet started. The hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the holding number with the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) to the first starting winning opening, and random numbers are generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 or the like are stored as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is a special figure game in which the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning is generated, but has not been started yet. The hold data (second special figure hold information) of (the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B with the reservation number in the order of winning the second start winning opening (the order of detecting the game ball), and random numbers are generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as hold data (second special figure hold information) until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

It should be noted that the hold data of the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A (the first special symbol hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The hold data (the second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning prize) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

The normal figure hold storage unit 151C holds hold data (normal figure hold) related to the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information) is memorized. For example, the normal map holding storage unit 151C associates the game ball with the hold number in the order in which it has passed through the passage gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is stored as hold data (general figure hold information) until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose state can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 receives a first reserved storage number count value and a second special figure reserved storage number, which are stored values of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the first special figure reserved storage number. The second hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the second hold storage counter for counting, the total hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the total hold storage counter for counting the total hold storage number, etc. Be remembered.

The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. It is configured to include an output port for transmission.

As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads 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.

Wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image to the image display device 5 and information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command to the voice control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (illuminated signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14 and the like are connected. Further, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection 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 information signal (operation detection 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.

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings.

For example, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to for determining the final display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL to any one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first hold display mode determination tables in which the types of final display modes of the first hold display that can be determined in the hold display mode determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. ing. In the first hold display mode determination table, each of the final display modes of the first hold display has a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR6 (not shown) for determining the final display mode of the first hold display. Assigned. Instead of the plurality of hold display mode determination tables, one large first hold display mode determination table including the information of all the hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

Further, for example, in the ROM 121, the second hold display mode determination referred to for determining the final display mode of the second hold display displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR to any one of a plurality of types is determined. The table is remembered. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of second hold display mode determination tables in which the types of final display modes of the second hold display that can be determined in the hold display mode determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. ing. In the second hold display mode determination table, each of the final display modes of the second hold display has a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR6 (not shown) for determining the final display mode of the second hold display. Assigned. Instead of the plurality of second hold display mode determination tables, one large second hold display mode determination table containing information of all the second hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

Further, for example, the ROM 121 stores an active display mode determination table that is referred to for determining the final display mode of the active display displayed in the active display area AHA to any one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of active display mode determination tables in which the types of final display modes of active display that can be determined in the active display mode determination table, the determination ratios of the active displays, and the like are different from each other. In the active display mode determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value MR6 (not shown) for determining the final display mode of the active display is assigned to each of the final display modes of the active display. Instead of the plurality of active display mode determination tables, one large active display mode determination table containing information on all the active display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

Further, the ROM 121 stores a specific effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect including an active display change effect, a hold display change effect, and the like. Specifically, the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table is compared with the random number value MR7 (not shown) for determining the execution presence / absence of the specific effect according to the execution presence / absence of the specific effect and the number of reserved storages. A numerical value (decision value) to be used is assigned.

Further, the ROM 121 stores a specific effect mode determination table that is referred to for determining the effect mode of the specific effect. Specifically, in the specific effect mode determination table, each of the specific effects, that is, the active display change effect (with notification effect execution), the active display change effect (without notification effect execution), and the hold display change effect, respectively. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR8 (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the specific effect is assigned according to the final display mode of the hold display or the active display.

Further, the ROM 121 stores a hold display change pattern determination table that is referred to for determining a change pattern of the hold display in the hold display change effect. Specifically, in the hold display change pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with a random number value MR9 (not shown) for determining the hold display change pattern according to each of the final display modes of the hold display and the number of hold memories (Decision value) is assigned.

Further, the ROM 121 stores an active display change pattern determination table that is referred to for determining an active display change pattern in the active display change effect. Specifically, in the active display change pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with a random number value MR10 (not shown) for determining an active display change pattern according to each of the final display modes of the active display and the number of reserved memories. (Decision value) is assigned.

The ROM 121 may store a main notice effect pattern determination table that is referred to for determining the effect pattern (effect mode) of the main notice effect to any one of a plurality of types. In this case, specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of main advance notice effect pattern determination tables in which the types of main advance notice effect patterns that can be determined in the main advance notice effect pattern determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. It suffices if the main notice effect pattern determination table is assigned a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR11 (not shown) for determining the main advance effect pattern for each of the main advance notice effect patterns. Good.
Instead of the plurality of main notice effect pattern determination tables, one large main notice effect pattern determination table including information on all the main notice effect pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

Further, the ROM 121 is configured with a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, an image display device 5, a speaker 8, a lamp 9, a model for effect, etc.). Data to be used is stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative patterns and advance notice effects (including pre-reading advance notice effects) are realized.

The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is a decoration in the period from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the finalized special symbol that is the special symbol display result. Variable display operation of the symbol, reach effect, re-lottery effect, and various other effects that do not involve the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL). From data showing the control contents of various effects such as the first hold display effect for the first hold display effect, the second hold display effect for the display mode of the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, the specific effect, etc.) It is configured.

FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as effect control process timer determination value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and end code. It suffices that the contents of various effect controls, the switching timing of the effect control, and the like are set in series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data that specifies the content of motion control in the movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer judgment value is a value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer 120. ), And the determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In addition, instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120. Data indicating the switching timing of the effect control or the like may be set corresponding to a predetermined control content or processing content such as the above.

The display control data includes data indicating a display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating a variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that specifies the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating a voice output mode from the speaker 8, such as data indicating an output mode of an effect sound or the like linked to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the voice control data is data that specifies the voice output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a light emitting operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data that specifies the light emitting operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period for effectively detecting an operation on an operation unit such as an operation button 30, a control content of an effect operation when the operation is effectively detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that specifies an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. It should be noted that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, and the effect control pattern is configured to include some control data according to the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative symbol is displayed in the manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, the speaker 8 is controlled to output voice in the mode specified by the voice control data, and the lamp 9 is controlled to emit light in the mode specified by the lamp control data, and the operation specified by the operation detection control data is performed. During the valid period, it receives operations on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B and controls to determine the effect content. Dummy data (data for which control is not specified) may be set for the data corresponding to the effect component that is not the control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and is in the variable display of the decorative symbol. An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation may be provided corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period for executing the advance notice effect). Alternatively, in order to execute the effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period during which the round is being executed in the jackpot game state, a period during which the ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot game state, etc.). The effect control pattern may be provided.

When setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be specified. After that, every time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, and if it matches, the effect operation corresponding to the corresponding various control data is performed. To control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 has the effect device (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, lamp 9) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data # n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the movable members (such as the movable members of the production model) is advanced.

In each process data # 1 to process data # n, display control data # 1 to display control data # n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to # n. The data # n, the lamp control data # 1 to the lamp control data # n, and the operation detection control data # 1 to the operation detection control data # n indicate the control contents of the effect operation in the effect device and specify the execution of the effect control. Control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data # n are configured.

A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads the image data indicated by the command from the image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM to develop the display control unit 123. Further, in the voice control board 13 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like to develop the voice data. ..

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 has an effect control data holding area as shown in FIG. 10A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. 190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. There is.

The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of states capable of updating the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Kind of flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the present embodiment, the data constituting the first start winning command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the first start winning command buffer 194A, a storage area corresponding to the variable display (buffer number "0" (not shown)) and a storage corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved storages (for example, "4") are stored. Areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") are provided. When there is a start winning to the 1st start winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the hold storage number notification command (1st hold storage number notification command) ) Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer 194A so that among these commands, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first hold storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the first start winning from the beginning in the free area of the command buffer 194A received at the time of the first start winning. At the time of the first start winning, the command is transmitted in the order of the first starting opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first hold storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is performed normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, and the variation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4". The category command and the first hold storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "3".

The command stored in the first start winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10 (B) has a buffer number "1" each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special figure game. The command corresponding to is deleted and shifted to the buffer number "0" corresponding to the variable display, and the subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (winning order between commands). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening winning designation command is displayed. One stored command (1 set) is deleted, and the command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest deleted buffer number is changed to the buffer number "0" which is the area corresponding to the variable display. Corresponds to a buffer number larger than the buffer number of the command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the shifted and deleted 1st start opening winning designation command. The commands stored in the area (commands associated with the first start opening winning designation command) are shifted while maintaining the winning order (the magnitude relation of the buffer numbers).

For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special figure game in the stored state shown in FIG. 10B, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "1" is deleted. , The command stored in the area corresponding to the deleted buffer number "1" is shifted to the buffer number "0" which is the area corresponding to the variable display, and is stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2". The command is shifted to the buffer number "1", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "3" is shifted to the buffer number "2".

Further, in the present embodiment, the data constituting the second start winning command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the second start winning command buffer 194B, the storage area corresponding to the variable display (buffer number "0" (not shown)) and the storage corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved storages (for example, "4") are stored. Areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") are provided. When there is a start winning to the 2nd start winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the hold storage number notification command (the 2nd hold storage number notification command) ) Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. A storage area is secured in the second start winning command buffer 194B so that among these commands, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the hold storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the second start winning from the beginning in the free area of the command buffer 194B received at the time of the second start winning. At the time of the second start winning, the command is transmitted in the order of the second starting opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the hold storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is performed normally, as shown in FIG. 10C, the second start opening winning designation command and the symbol designation command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4", respectively. , The variable category command, and the hold storage count notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10C, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "2".

The command stored in the second start winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10 (C) is set to the buffer number "1" every time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the second special figure game. The corresponding command is deleted and shifted to the buffer number "0" corresponding to the variable display, and the subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (winning order between commands). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command is displayed. One stored command (1 set) is deleted, and the command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest deleted buffer number is changed to the buffer number "0" which is the area corresponding to the variable display. Corresponds to a buffer number larger than the buffer number of the command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the shifted and deleted 2nd start opening prize designation command. The commands stored in the area (commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command) are shifted while maintaining the winning order (the magnitude relation of the buffer numbers).

For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the second special figure game in the stored state shown in FIG. 10 (C), the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "1" is deleted. , The command stored in the area corresponding to the deleted buffer number "1" is shifted to the buffer number "0" which is the area corresponding to the variable display, and is stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2". The command is shifted to the buffer number "1".

Further, in the present embodiment, the data constituting the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first read-ahead notice buffer 194C has a storage area (buffer number “0” (not shown)) corresponding to the variable display and a storage area corresponding to each data constituting the first start winning command buffer 194A. (Area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1" to "4") is provided. That is, in the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C, the buffer number "0" and the buffer numbers "1" to "4" include the decision contents regarding the pre-reading advance notice effect regarding the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like. Is stored in association with. When the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol or the like. In the first read-ahead notice buffer 194C, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. Further, in the first start winning command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B, the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is used in another buffer due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol. When shifting to a number, in the first read-ahead notice buffer 194C, the content associated with the buffer number is also shifted to the other buffer number.

Further, in the present embodiment, the data constituting the second pre-reading advance notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second read-ahead notice buffer 194D contains a storage area (buffer number “0” (not shown)) corresponding to the variable display and a storage area corresponding to each data constituting the second start winning command buffer 194B. (Area corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") is provided. That is, in the second pre-reading advance notice buffer 194D, the buffer number "0" and the buffer numbers "1" to "4" include the decision contents regarding the pre-reading advance notice effect regarding the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like. Is stored in association with. When the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning command buffer 194B of FIG. 10 (C) due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol or the like. In the second read-ahead notice buffer 194D, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol, etc., in the second start winning command buffer 194B of FIG. 10C, the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is the other buffer. When shifting to a number, in the second read-ahead notice buffer 194D, the content associated with the buffer number is also shifted to the other buffer number.

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

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 102 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 the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step). S13).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are updated. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation in the display device 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 according to a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) of the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process processing, and is movable in the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It enables the tilting motion setting of the wing piece.

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By turning off the command from, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process.

In the start winning determination process in the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first detects a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the first special figure hold storage number (the number of hold of the first special figure game) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, as the upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not it is "4") (step S202). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of reserved first special figures is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" (step S202; NO). Step S207).

When the first start port switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; YES). After executing the process of step S209, the second start port switch 22B is based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Is on or not (step S203). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S203; YES), the second special figure hold storage number (the number of hold of the second special figure game) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, as the upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not it is "4") (step S204). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2" (step S204; NO). Step S210).

After executing the process of step S207, the start winning process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the start port buffer is "0 (initialized)" (step S209), and the process of step S203 is executed. Proceed to. After executing the process of step S210, the start winning process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the start port buffer is set to "0 (initialization)" (step S212), and the start winning determination process is performed. To finish. As a result, even when the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect the start winning of the game ball, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

The process of the start winning determination process (step S101) may be executed depending on the current game state.
Specifically, the state of the time saving flag is checked, and if the current game state is the low base state, the processes of step S201, step S202, step S207, step S208, and step S209 are executed, and the current game is played. When the state is a high base state, the processes of step S203, step S204, step S210, step S211 and step S212 may be executed. In this case, when the first special figure reserved storage number is the upper limit value (step S202; YES), after the first start port buffer is cleared (step S209), or when the second special figure reserved storage number is the upper limit value. In some cases (step S204; YES) or after clearing the second start port buffer (step S212), the start winning determination process may be terminated.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the processes executed in steps S208 and S211 of FIG. 13 as the start winning process.

The CPU 103 is updated as the start winning process (steps S208 and S211) so as to add 1 to the number of special figure hold storages corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer (step S215 in FIG. 14). .. For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storages is updated to be added by 1 (step S216). For example, the total hold storage count value, which is the stored value of the total hold storage counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be added by 1.

After executing the process of step S216, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variable category are extracted (step S217). Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit 151 corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the start port buffer value is "2". Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

Following the process of step S218, the transmission setting of the start port winning designation command according to the start port buffer value is performed (step S219). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. The setting for transmitting the first start opening prize designation command to 12 is made. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 is subjected to. Make settings to send the second start port winning designation command. The start port winning designation command set in this way is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. Be transmitted.

Following the process of step S219, the winning random number value determination process is executed (step S220). After that, for example, the hold storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by storing the storage address of the hold storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. (Step S221). The hold storage number notification command set in this way is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. Be transmitted.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S220 of FIG. 14 as the winning random number value determination process.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first identifies the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S401). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the game is in the big hit game state, and the state of the time saving flag and the probability change flag by checking the state of the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as whether it is a high-accuracy high-base state, a high-accuracy low-base state, a low-accuracy high-base state, or a low-accuracy low-base state. To identify. Specifically, the CPU 103 specifies that it is in the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot flag is on, and specifies that it is not in the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot flag is not in the on state (when it is in the off state). Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies whether it is in the high base state or the low base state by checking the state of the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like. Specifically, the CPU 103 specifies that the probabilistic flag is in the high base state when it is in the on state, and identifies it as in the low base state when the probabilistic flag is not in the on state (when it is in the off state). Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state by checking the state of the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like. Specifically, the CPU 103 specifies that the time saving flag is in the high probability state when it is in the on state, and specifies that it is in the low probability state when the time saving flag is not in the on state (when it is in the off state).

Following the process in step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is currently in the jackpot game state (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not it is specified that the game is in the big hit game state in the process of step S401. When it is determined in step S402 that the game is not in the big hit game state (step S402; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is currently in the high base state (step S403). That is, it is determined whether or not the high base state is specified in the process of step S401.

When it is determined in step S402 that the game is in a big hit game state (step S402; YES), or when it is determined in step S403 that it is in a high base state (step S403; YES), the CPU 103 determines the start port buffer value. Is determined to be "2" (step S404). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the second starting prize (starting prize in which the variable special figure is the second special figure). When it is determined in step S404 that the start port buffer value is not "2" (step S404; NO), the winning random number value determination process is terminated.

When it is determined in step S403 that the base state is not high (step S403; NO), or when it is determined in step S404 that the start port buffer value is "2" (step S404; YES), the CPU 103 , Set (select) the special figure display result determination table according to the current gaming state (step S405). Specifically, when the CPU 103 is not in the high base state (step S403; NO), the table data for low accuracy and low base (range of "8000" to "8189") is obtained from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. When the table data assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" is set and the value of is in the high base state (step S403; YES, step S404; YES), the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. Therefore, the table data for the high accuracy high base (probability variation state) (the value in the range of "8000" to "8818" is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" is set. When different display result determination tables (first special figure display result determination table, second special figure display result determination table) are used for the special figure and the second special figure, when the start port buffer value is "1" , The first special figure display result determination table may be used, and when the start port buffer value is "2", the second special figure display result determination table may be used.

Following the process of step S405, the CPU 103 has numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 within a predetermined jackpot determination range. It is determined whether or not there is (step S406). For example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 with the individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a determination value that matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 performs the minimum value (lower limit value) of the determination value assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 and the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. ) And the maximum value (upper limit value), and it may be determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within the range of the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value.

When it is determined in step S406 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S406; YES), the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 is shown. The jackpot type is determined based on the numerical data (step S407). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 has a variation special figure specified by the start port buffer value (the "first special figure" corresponding to the start port buffer value "1" or the "first special figure" corresponding to the start port buffer value "2". Set (select) the jackpot type determination table according to "2nd special figure"). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets table data according to the fluctuation special chart from the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7. Subsequently, the CPU 103 compares, for example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type with the determination value of each jackpot type in the jackpot type determination table data set according to the fluctuation special chart. Then, the jackpot type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 may be determined.

Following the process of step S407, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command according to the determination result of the process of step S407 to the effect control board 12 (step S408). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S406 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S406; NO), a setting is made to transmit a symbol designation command according to the loss to the effect control board 12 (step). S409). The symbol designation command set in this way is produced from the main board 11 by, for example, executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

After executing the process of step S408 or the process of step S409, the variation category according to the random number value MR3 is determined (step S412). That is, it is determined to be one of the plurality of types shown in FIG. In the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines a plurality of types of variation categories stored in the ROM 101 (a plurality of types of variation category determinations in which the types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other). Select one of the variable category determination tables to be set as the table to be used from the table).

Specifically, the CPU 103 uses the special figure display result (for example, the determination result of step S403 or step S404) and the hold storage number (for example, the first hold storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154). Select one of the variable category determination tables to be set as the used table based on the stored value (such as the first hold storage count value). Subsequently, the CPU 103 uses a variable category determination table set as a used table and numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining the variable category extracted from, for example, a random number circuit 104 or a random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Based on this, one of the variable categories is determined from among a plurality of types of variable categories.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a selection example of the variable category determination table.
FIG. 16 shows a selection example in which one of the four types (setting “C-TBL1” to setting “C-TBL4”) of FIGS. 17 (A) to 17 (D) is selected, that is, the above-described above. This is a selection example in which one of the four types of variable category determination tables is selected from the four types of variable category determination tables. Specifically, four types of variable category determination tables of FIGS. 17 (A) to 17 (D) depending on whether the special figure display result is "missing" or "big hit" and the number of stored storages. Select one of the variable category determination tables.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the variable category determination table. The configuration example of this variable category determination table is four types of variable category tables that are referred to for determining the variable category to any of a plurality of types.

FIG. 17A is a configuration example of a variable category determination table based on a variable category determination table among the above four types (denoted as “C-TBL1” in the figure). FIG. 17B is a configuration example of a variable category determination table based on another variable category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL2” in the figure). FIG. 17C is a configuration example of a variable category determination table based on yet another variable category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL3” in the figure). FIG. 17 (D) is a configuration example of a variable category determination table based on yet another variable category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL4” in the figure). For the sake of simplification of the description, the variable category determination table in which the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 17 (A) is set may be simply referred to as the variable category determination table in FIG. 17 (A). The same applies to FIGS. 17 (B) to 17 (D) and other determination tables such as the fluctuation pattern determination table.

The variable category determination table "C-TBL1" of FIG. 17 (A) (the variable category determination table "C-TBL2" of FIG. 17 (B), the variable category determination table "C-TBL3" of FIG. 17 (C), FIG. 17 In the variable category determination table "C-TBL4" of (D), numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variable category are assigned to a plurality of types of variable categories.

In the setting example of the variable category determination table "C-TBL1" in FIG. 17 (A), 0 out of 100 determined values of the random value MR3 (values in the range of "0" to "99") are variable categories. Assigned to "PA1", 70 (values in the range "0" to "69") are assigned to the variable category "PA2", 27 (values in the range "70" to "96") are variable categories Assigned to "PA3", two (values in the range "97" to "98") are assigned to the variable category "PA4", and one (value "99") is assigned to the variable category "PA5". There is. That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table "C-TBL1" in FIG. 17 (A), the fluctuation category "PA1" is 0% (0 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category "PA2" is 70% (70 ÷ 100), and so on. The variable category "PA3" is determined at a ratio of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variable category “PA4” is determined at a ratio of 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variable category “PA5” is determined at a ratio of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

In the setting example of the variable category determination table "C-TBL2" of FIG. 17B, 4 out of 100 (values in the range of "0" to "99") of the determination values of the random value MR3 ("0"). (Values in the range of "3") are assigned to the variable category "PA1", 85 (values in the range of "4" to "88") are assigned to the variable category "PA2", and 8 (values in the range "89"). (Values in the range of "96") are assigned to the variable category "PA3", two (values in the range "97" to "98") are assigned to the variable category "PA4", and one (value "PA4"). 99 ") is assigned to the variable category" PA5 ". That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table "C-TBL2" in FIG. 17B, the fluctuation category "PA1" is 4% (4 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category "PA2" is 85% (85 ÷ 100), and so on. The variable category "PA3" is determined at a ratio of 8% (8/100), the variable category "PA4" is determined at a ratio of 2% (2/100), and the variable category "PA5" is determined at a ratio of 1% (1/100).

In the setting example of the variable category determination table "C-TBL3" of FIG. 17 (C), 64 out of 100 (values in the range of "0" to "99") of the determination values of the random value MR3 ("0"). (Values in the range of "63") are assigned to the variable category "PA1", 25 (values in the range of "64" to "88") are assigned to the variable category "PA2", and 8 (values in the range "89"). (Values in the range of "96") are assigned to the variable category "PA3", two (values in the range "97" to "98") are assigned to the variable category "PA4", and one (value "PA4"). 99 ") is assigned to the variable category" PA5 ". That is, in the setting example of the variable category determination table "C-TBL3" of FIG. 17 (C), the variable category "PA1" is 64% (64/100), the variable category "PA2" is 25% (25/100), and so on. The variable category "PA3" is determined at a ratio of 8% (8/100), the variable category "PA4" is determined at a ratio of 2% (2/100), and the variable category "PA5" is determined at a ratio of 1% (1/100).

In the setting example of the variable category determination table "C-TBL4" of FIG. 17 (D), 20 out of 100 (values in the range of "0" to "99") of the determination values of the random value MR3 ("0"). (Values in the range of "19") are assigned to the variable category "PB3", 40 (values in the range of "20" to "59") are assigned to the variable category "PB4", and 40 (values in the range "60"). (Values in the range of "99") are assigned to the variable category "PB5". That is, in the setting example of the variable category determination table "C-TBL4" in FIG. 17 (D), the variable category "PB3" is 20% (20/100), the variable category "PB4" is 40% (40/100), and so on. The variable category "PB5" is determined at a rate of 40% (40/100).

In the setting examples of FIGS. 17 (A) to 17 (C), when the special figure display result is "missing", when the number of reserved memories is large, it is shortened / non-reach (as compared with when the number of reserved memories is small). Loss) The decision rate of the variable category (variable category "PA1") is high. Specifically, the determination ratio "64%" of the variation category "PA1" in the variation category determination table "C-TBL3" selected when the special figure display result is "missing" and the number of reserved memories is "4". > The determination ratio "4%" of the variation category "PA1" in the variation category determination table "C-TBL2" selected when the special figure display result is "missing" and the number of reserved memories is "3" or "2". > The determination ratio of the variation category "PA1" in the variation category determination table "C-TBL1" selected when the special figure display result is "missing" and the number of reserved memories is "1" is set to "0%".

Further, in the setting examples of FIGS. 17 (A) to 17 (C), when the special figure display result is "loss", the fluctuation category of super reach (loss) regardless of whether the number of reserved storages is large or small (loss). The determination ratio of the variable category "PA4" or the variable category "PA5") is fixed. Specifically, regardless of which of the variable category determination table "C-TBL1", the variable category determination table "C-TBL2", and the variable category determination table "C-TBL3", the determination ratio of the variable category "PA5" is ". It is set to "1%" and the determination rate of the variable category "PA4" is set to "2%".

Further, in the setting examples of FIGS. 17A to 17C, any of the variable category determination table "C-TBL1", the variable category determination table "C-TBL2", and the variable category determination table "C-TBL3" is used. Even if there is, there is a determined value of the random number value MR3 corresponding to the same (common) variable category (the same variable category is determined). That is, if the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a certain value, it is any of the variable category determination table "C-TBL1", the variable category determination table "C-TBL2", and the variable category determination table "C-TBL3". Also, the same variable category is determined. For example, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is "99", it is any of the variable category determination table "C-TBL1", the variable category determination table "C-TBL2", and the variable category determination table "C-TBL3". Also, the variable category "PA5" is determined.

Further, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of "97" to "98", the variable category "PA4" is determined in any of the above variable category determination tables. Further, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of "89" to "96", the variable category "PA3" is determined in any of the above variable category determination tables. Further, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of "64" to "69", the variable category "PA2" is determined in any of the above variable category determination tables.

As a result, if the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a certain value (value in each of the above ranges), it will be reach, super reach, super reach α or super reach β in advance. It can be easily determined. Therefore, it is possible to notify them before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. In the setting example of FIGS. 17 (A) to 17 (C), when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of “0” to “69”, the variable category determination table “C-TBL1”, The variable category "PA1" or "PA2" is determined by either the variable category determination table "C-TBL2" or the variable category determination table "C-TBL3". As a result, it is possible to easily determine in advance that the fluctuation is at least not reachable.

After that, according to the determination result (decision result) by the process of step S412, one of the variable category commands is set to be transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step S413), and then the random number value at the time of winning is set. The judgment process ends.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And 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, processing (predetermined processing) for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is regarded as a "big hit" is performed before the variable display result is derived and displayed. .. 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. The special symbol normal processing will be described later.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of the plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern specification command, and a variable display result notification command. It includes transmission setting processing for transmitting such as. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2". The setting of the fluctuation pattern will be described later.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. For example, each time the special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, and the first 1 The first special symbol game (special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the special symbol display device 4A, or the second special symbol game (special symbol game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless of the game), the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation processing in step S112 may be a process of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set the settings. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, and if the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". Will be done. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit pre-opening process, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., the process of starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting to open the big winning opening is performed. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is open may be set according to whether the jackpot type is "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probable change". As an example, corresponding to the jackpot type "non-probability change" or "probability change", the upper limit of the period for opening the big prize opening is set to "29 seconds", and the big prize is the maximum number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times the mouth is opened to "15 times", it is sufficient to set the normal open jackpot state. On the other hand, the upper limit of the period for opening the big prize opening is set to "0.1 seconds" corresponding to the big hit type "probability", and the number of times the big winning opening is opened, which is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed. By setting "15 times", the short-term open jackpot state may be set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

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

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 post-opening of the big hit, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the big winning opening has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening. In some cases, it includes processing to make settings for sending a jackpot end specification command. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum number of large winning opening openings, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum number of large winning opening openings is reached, the special figure The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end processing, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp 9 elapses. Processing to wait until, various settings for starting probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, processing to set the probability variation flag and time reduction flag, processing to clear the jackpot flag, etc. It is included. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is on hold. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read out, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the second special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; NO), the hold stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B corresponding to the hold number "1". As data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). 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, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and updating, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated so as to be subtracted by 1, and the second special figure reserved storage is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the part 151B is shifted upward one entry at a time. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total hold storage count value stored by the total hold storage counter to be subtracted by 1. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is on hold. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads out the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". Just do it.

In this way, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of reserved second special figures is "0", the first special figure game and the second special figure game and the second special figure are executed. When the figure game is on hold, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. The second special figure game is not limited to the mode in which the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes) through the start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). ), And the special figure games (first special figure game, second special figure game) may be executed in the order in which the start prizes (first start prize, second start prize) are generated. In this case, it is sufficient to provide a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated, and to determine whether to execute the first special figure game or the second special figure game from the stored data.

When the number of first special figure hold storage is other than "0" in step S235 (step S235; NO), the hold stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A corresponding to the hold number "1". As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S236). 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, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value and updating, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated so as to be subtracted by 1, and the first special figure reserved storage is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the part 151A is shifted upward one entry at a time. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total hold storage count value stored by the total hold storage counter to be subtracted by 1. At this time, 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 figure is used as a table to be used for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "missing". Similar to the process of step S402 shown in step 15, the table data for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S239). That is, in the process of step S402, the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the table to be used according to the start port buffer value (“1” or “2”). In the process of step S239, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the table to be used, and the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2". In that case, the second special figure display result determination table 130B may be set in the table to be used. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determined value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss". , It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "loss" (step S240).

After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" (step S241). Then, when it is determined to be a "big hit" (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 is selected and set as the table to be used for determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the variable random number buffer can be changed to "non-probability", "probability", and "probability". It is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used according to which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type is matched (step S244).

Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the jackpot type determined. To memorize. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability", the jackpot type buffer value may be set to "0", if it is "probability variation", it may be set to "1", and if it is "probability", it may be set to "2".

When it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; NO), or after executing any of the processes of step S245, a preliminary determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, and further Set a fixed special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state (step S248).

After the finalized special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. .. If the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; YES), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (step S250), the special symbol Ends normal processing. 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 substrate 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 sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

In the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the CPU 103 uses the random number MR3 for determining the variation category and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is extracted.

As described above, when the judgment value of the random number value MR3 corresponding to the same fluctuation category exists in any of the fluctuation category determination tables according to the number of reserved storages, it corresponds to the same fluctuation category. When the random number value MR3 matching the determination value is extracted at the time of winning, the number of reserved storages is determined between the execution of the winning random number value determination process (step S220) and the execution of the variation pattern setting process (step S111). Even if they are significantly different, the variation pattern setting process determines the same variation category as the winning random number value determination process. For example, in the specific example of the variable category determination tables "C-TBL1" to "C-TBL3" described above, if the random number value MR3 extracted at the time of winning is, for example, "99", the prize is won regardless of the number of reserved memories. The variation category "PA5" is determined in both the hourly random value determination process and the variation pattern setting process. Further, if the random number value MR3 extracted at the time of winning is in the range of, for example, "97" to "98", the variation category "PA4" can be used in both the winning random number value determination process and the variation pattern setting process regardless of the number of reserved memories. Is determined. In the process of step S261, it is preferable to determine the variation category using the random value MR3 for determining the variable category stored as the pending data, but the CPU 103 newly determines the random value MR3 for determining the variable category. The variable category may be determined by using the extracted random number value MR3 for determining the variable category newly extracted.

Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines the variation category by using the newly extracted random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, as in step S412. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, the variable category determination table to be used is selected from the plurality of variable category determination tables shown in FIG. 17 based on the special figure display result and the number of reserved storages, and the selected variable category determination is performed. The fluctuation category is determined based on the table and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation category. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects one of the variation pattern determination tables to be set as the used table from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101 based on the variation category which is the determination result. Subsequently, the CPU 103 uses one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns based on the fluctuation pattern determination table set as the usage table and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the fluctuation pattern described above. To determine.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of setting the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern. It is assumed that the ROM 101 stores eight types of fluctuation pattern determination tables according to the fluctuation category. FIG. 19A is an example of setting the determination ratio of the variation pattern by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA1 (shortened / non-reach loss)” among the above eight types. FIG. 19B is an example of setting the determination ratio of the variation pattern by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss)”) among the above eight types. FIG. 19C is an example of setting the determination ratio of the variation pattern by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss)”) among the above eight types. Hereinafter, the same applies to FIGS. 19 (D) to 19 (H).

As described above, in the start winning determination process in step S101, the main board 11 is set to transmit the start opening winning designation command according to the starting opening buffer value to the effect control board 12 ( Step S219), transmission settings for transmitting a symbol designation command according to the special symbol display result determined in steps S402, S403, S404, S406, etc. are made (steps S408, S409), and the determination is made in step S412. The transmission setting (step S413) for transmitting the variable category command according to the variable category is performed, and the transmission setting for transmitting the hold storage number notification command is performed (step S221).

After these processes are executed, by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11, the game ball passes (enters) the start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). When the 1st start condition or the 2nd start condition is satisfied, the start opening prize designation command (1st start opening prize designation command or the 2nd start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command, hold storage number notification Four commands (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command) are collectively transmitted as one set within one timer interrupt.

Further, on the main board 11, in the special symbol normal processing in step S110, a definite special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol is obtained by using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the like. Is determined, and in the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is determined using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like.

Further, in the variation pattern setting process in step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the fixed special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern specification command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, and the like are executed. Transmission settings for transmission to the effect control board 12 are made. When the variable display is started by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after these processes are executed, the variable display result notification command, the variable pattern specification command, and the like are within one timer interrupt. Will be sent in bulk to.
Note that the command is not limited to those that are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

That is, at the timing 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" in the special symbol normal process (step S110) and controlled to the jackpot game state. Whether or not it is determined is performed, and the display mode (variation pattern) of the specific variable display of the decorative pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting process (step S111), and the determination is made by each effect control command. The content is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Further, prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening), a random number value determination process at the time of winning (step S220) is performed as a "big hit". Judgment as to whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state, judgment of the display mode (variable category) of the roughly variable display of the decorative pattern, and the like are performed, and the content determined by each effect control command is the effect control board 12 Will be sent to.

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

When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 20 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like is generated from the main board 11 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 that becomes an effect control command or the like is performed from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. Capture the signal.

The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and the command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, 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 reading thereof. Settings and controls corresponding to the issued production control commands are performed.

After executing the command analysis process in step S74, the effect control process process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process process of step S75, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emitting operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model. Regarding the control content of the effect operation using the above, 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 in step S75, the effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers are counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as various random number values used for the effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S72.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S74 of FIG. 20 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer, so that the reception command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 is transmitted. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process ends.

If there is a receive command in step S501 (step S501; YES), for example, by checking the MODE data of the receive command, it is determined whether or not the receive command is the first start opening winning designation command. (Step S502). Then, when it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; YES), the first hold storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first hold storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Just do it.

If the reception command is not the first start opening prize designation command in step S502 (step S502; NO), it is determined whether or not the reception command is the second start opening prize designation command (step S504). Then, when it is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; YES), the second hold storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second hold storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

If the reception command is not the second start opening winning designation command in step S504 (step S504; NO), it is determined whether or not the reception command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first hold storage number notification command (step S508). Then, when it is the first hold storage number notification command (step S508; YES), for example, by initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer, the first hold storage number notification waiting time is cleared (step S509). ..

If the reception command is not the first hold storage number notification command in step S508 (step S508; NO), it is determined whether or not the reception command is the second hold storage number notification command (step S510). Then, when it is the second hold storage number notification command (step S510; YES), the second hold storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). ..

When the receive command is a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; YES), when the receive command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or in steps S503, S505, S509, S511. After executing any of the processes of, if the first hold storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command is sent. After storing the command at the beginning of the free area in the 1-start winning command buffer 194A (step S512), the process returns to the process of step S501.

Further, when the reception command is a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; YES), when the reception command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or in steps S503, S505, and S509. After executing any of the processes of S511, if the second hold storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command Is stored at the beginning of the free area in the second start winning command buffer 194B (step S512), and then returns to the process of step S501.

When the first hold storage number notification command is received together with the first fluctuation start command, the hold storage number notification command may not be stored in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of the first start winning. That is, it suffices that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the free area in the first start winning command buffer 194A.

Further, when the second hold storage number notification command is received together with the second fluctuation start command, the hold storage number notification command may not be stored in the reception command buffer 194B at the time of the second start winning. That is, it suffices that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the free area in the second start winning command buffer 194B.

If the reception command is not the second hold storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; NO), settings are made according to other reception commands (step S513), and then the process returns to step S501. For example, when the received command is a game state specification command, the game state specification command is analyzed to specify the current game state. Further, for example, when the reception command is a hit end designation command, the hit end designation command is analyzed to specify whether or not the time is shortened.

Start opening prize designation command (1st start opening prize designation command or 2nd start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command, hold storage number notification command (1st hold storage number notification command, 2 hold storage number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start-up prize is generated, such as a notification command), is also referred to as a start-up prize command. Further, the first hold storage number notification command, the second hold storage number notification command, the first start opening prize designation command, and the second start opening prize designation command are also referred to as hold storage information. The symbol designation command and the variable category command are also referred to as determination result information.

When storing the reception commands sequentially from the beginning of the free area in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of the first start winning, it is determined whether the reception command is the symbol specification command, the variable category command, or the first hold storage number notification command. It may be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the beginning of a free area in the corresponding storage area.

Further, when the reception commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the free area in the reception command buffer 194B at the time of the second start winning, which of the symbol specification command, the variable category command, and the second hold storage number notification command is stored. It may be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the beginning of a free area in the corresponding storage area.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 20 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the effect determination process at the time of winning (step S150). FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S150 of FIG. 22 as the effect determination process at the time of winning.

In the prize-winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the first start winning-time reception command buffer 194A (step S151), and as a new reception command, the first 1 It is determined whether or not the start opening winning designation command has been received (step S152). When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening prize designation command has not been received (step S152; NO), the effect control CPU 120 checks the stored contents in the second start prize reception command buffer 194B (step S152; NO). Step S161), it is determined whether or not the second start opening winning designation command is received as a new reception command (step S162). When it is determined in step S162 that the second start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S162; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect determination process at the time of winning.

When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S152; YES), the effect control CPU 120 checks the first pre-reading notice buffer 194C (step S153), and the first It is determined whether or not the effect execution flag is set in the read-ahead notice buffer 194C (step S154).

When it is determined that the effect execution flag is not set in the first read-ahead notice buffer 194C (step S154; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs a specific effect execution determination process for the first hold display and the active display (step S154; NO). Step S155). In the specific effect execution determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode of the first hold display or the final display mode of the active display, and the process of determining whether or not the specific effect is executed for the first hold display or the active display. Or, when executing a specific effect, a process of determining the effect mode of the specific effect, a timing of changing the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the active display to the final display mode, or the first hold at the timing. It performs a process of determining a change pattern including a display mode of a display and a display mode of an active display, a process of setting a flag during effect execution, a process of setting or updating a value of an effect counter, and the like. Details will be described later.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the determined content of the specific effect such as the determined display mode of the first hold display, the display mode of the active display, and the change pattern in the specific effect execution decision process (step S155). It is stored in the reading notice buffer 194C (step S157).

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S162 that the second start opening winning designation command has been received (step S162; YES), the effect control CPU 120 checks the second pre-reading advance notice buffer 194D (step S163). It is determined whether or not the effect executing flag is set in the second read-ahead notice buffer 194D (step S164).

When it is determined that the effect execution flag is not set in the second read-ahead notice buffer 194D (step S164; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs a specific effect execution determination process for the second hold display and the active display (step S164; NO). Step S165). In the specific effect execution determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode of the second hold display or the final display mode of the active display, and the process of determining whether or not the specific effect is executed for the second hold display or the active display. Or, when executing a specific effect, a process of determining the effect mode of the specific effect, a timing of changing the display mode of the third hold display or the display mode of the active display to the final display mode, or a second hold at the timing. It performs a process of determining a change pattern including a display mode of a display and a display mode of an active display, a process of setting a flag during effect execution, a process of setting or updating a value of an effect counter, and the like. Details will be described later.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines the determined content of the specific effect such as the determined display mode of the second hold display, the display mode of the active display, and the change pattern in the specific effect execution decision process (step S165). It is stored in the reading notice buffer 194D (step S167).

After executing the process of step S157 or the process of step S167, or when it is determined in step S154 that the effect execution flag is set (step S154; YES), the effect execution flag is set in step S164. When it is determined that there is (step S164; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold addition process (step S168).

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 displays the determined content of the specific effect (first hold change effect) for the first hold display when the first hold display is added with reference to the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C. (Display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning in the command buffer 194A received at the time of the first start winning) or based on the change pattern. , A new first hold display is added to the first start winning memory display area 5HL.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the determined content of the specific effect (second hold display change effect) for the second hold display when the second hold display is added with reference to the second pre-reading advance notice buffer 194D (first). 2 The display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the second pre-reading advance notice buffer 194D corresponding to the buffer number of the second start winning in the command buffer 194B received at the time of starting winning) or the change pattern. 2 A new second hold display is added to the start prize memory display area 5HR.

More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first hold display in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL in a display mode stored in association with the buffer number of the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C described above. The first hold display is performed by setting the control pattern as the usage pattern and transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The display mode of is added to the first start winning memory display area 5HL. Then, the production determination process at the time of winning is completed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect control pattern for displaying the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR in a display mode stored in association with the buffer number of the second pre-reading advance notice buffer 194D described above. The display mode of the second hold display is set as a usage pattern, and the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Is added to the second start winning memory display area 5HR. Then, the production determination process at the time of winning is completed.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the processes executed in steps S155 and S165 of FIG. 23 as the specific effect execution determination process for the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display.
In the specific effect execution determination process, first, the effect control CPU 120 sets one of the final display mode of the first hold display, the final display mode of the second hold display, and the final display mode of the active display as a variable category and a final display. It is determined based on the mode determination table and the random number value MR6 for determining the final display mode (step S701).

Specifically, in the case of the process executed in step S155, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the final display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the first hold display. The final display mode in the active display area of the active display is determined based on the final display mode determination table and the random number value MR6 for determining the final display mode.
Further, in the case of the process executed in step S165, the effect control CPU 120 displays the final display mode of the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR or the active display corresponding to the second hold display. The final display mode in the active display area is determined based on the final display mode determination table and the random number value MR6 for determining the final display mode.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of setting the determination ratio by the final display mode determination table.
A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR6 (not shown) for determining the final display mode of any of the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display is assigned to the final display mode determination table. ing.

The setting example is a setting example of the determination ratio of the final display mode that is finally displayed in any of the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display. It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores seven types of hold display mode determination tables according to the variable category as the hold display mode determination table to be referred to when the first hold display effect is executed. FIG. 25A shows the final display mode selected when the variable category “PA1 (shortened / non-reach loss)” or the variable category “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” is selected from the above seven types. This is an example of setting the determination ratio of the final display mode in any of the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display by the decision table. FIG. 25B shows the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display by the final display mode determination table selected when the variable category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss)”) among the above seven types. This is an example of setting the determination ratio of the final display mode in any of the above. FIG. 25C shows the first hold display, the second hold display, and the second hold display by the final display mode determination table selected when the variable category “PA4 (super reach α (loss)” is selected among the above seven types. This is an example of setting the determination ratio of the final display mode in any of the active displays. Hereinafter, the same applies to FIGS. 25 (D) to 25 (G).

According to FIG. 25, the variable category PA4 (super reach α (loss)), the variable category PA5 (super reach β (loss)), the variable category PB4 (super reach α (big hit)), and the variable category PB5 (super reach β (super reach β)). When it becomes a variable category PA1 (shortening / non-reach loss), variable category PA2 (non-reach (loss)), variable category PA3 (normal reach (loss)), variable category PB3 (normal reach (big hit)) Higher colors such as red and yellow (advantageous state, for example, a display mode with a high expectation of a big hit) are more likely to be determined as the final display mode. That is, it is easy to determine as the final display mode a display mode having a high degree of expectation that the reach is controlled to be more advantageous than when the reach is not hot when the reach is in the variable category of hot reach.

In addition, when it becomes a big hit (for example, variable category PB5 (super reach β (big hit))), it is higher in red or yellow than when it becomes a loss (for example, variable category PA5 (super reach β (missing))). Color (a display mode with a high degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state) is easily determined as the final display mode.

In this way, since the final display mode can be determined according to the variable category, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Returning to FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode or the second hold display of the first hold display determined based on the variation category, the final display mode determination table, and the random number value MR6 for determining the final display mode. It is determined whether or not the final display mode or the final display mode of the active display is the default display mode (initial color white display mode) (step S702).
When it is determined that the final display mode is not white (step S702; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the specific effect in the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table and the random number value MR7 for determining the specific effect execution presence / absence. And the number of reserved storages (step S703).

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of setting the determination ratio by the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table.
In the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value MR7 (not shown) for determining the specific effect execution presence / absence is assigned according to the number of reserved storages.
In the setting example of the determination ratio by the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table, the specific effect execution presence / absence is performed at the determination ratio as shown in the figure according to each of "execution" of the hold effect and "execution not" of the hold effect and the number of reserved memories. A random number value MR7 for determination is assigned.
Here, "execution available" means any one of a plurality of types of specific effects, for example, the first hold display change effect, the second hold display change effect, the notification effect execution, the active display change effect, and the notification effect execution inactive display. It means that one of the change effects and the like is executed, and "no execution" means that none of the specific effects of the plurality of types of specific effects is executed.

For example, in the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table, when the number of reserved memories is 1, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR7 is assigned so that the specific effect is determined to be "executed" at a determination rate of 5%. If the number of reserved memories is 2, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR7 is assigned so that the specific effect is judged to be "executed" at a determination rate of 10%, and the number of reserved memories is If there are three, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR7 is assigned so that the specific effect is judged to be "executed" at a determination rate of 25%, and if the number of reserved memories is four, 60. A numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR7 is assigned so that the specific effect is determined to be "executed" at a determination rate of%.

Further, for example, in the hold effect execution presence / absence determination table, when the number of hold storages is 1, a numerical value compared with the random number value MR7 is set so that the specific effect is determined to be "no execution" at a determination rate of 95%. If it is assigned and the number of pending storage is 2, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR7 is assigned so that the specific effect is judged as "no execution" at a determination rate of 90%, and the pending storage is stored. When the number is 3, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR7 is assigned so that the specific effect is judged as "no execution" at a determination rate of 75%, and the number of reserved storage is 4. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR7 is assigned so that the hold effect is determined to be "no execution" at a determination rate of 40%.

According to FIG. 26, when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, 2) or more, the specific effect is more likely to be executed than when the number of reserved memories is less than a predetermined number (for example, less than 2 or 1), and the reserved memory is stored. The decision ratio is set so that it is difficult to execute when the number is less than a predetermined number. That is, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the specific effect is more easily executed than when the number of reserved memories is 0, and when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more, the specific effect is performed more than when the number of reserved memories is 1. It is set at a determination ratio so that it is easy to execute, and when the number of reserved memories is 3 or more, it is easier to execute the specific effect than when the number of reserved memories is 1 or 2.
As a result, when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the ratio of executing the specific effect is higher than when the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number, so that the player's interest can be improved.

Returning to FIG. 24, whether the effect control CPU 120 has executed the specific effect determined based on the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table, the random number value MR7 for determining the specific effect execution presence / absence, and the reserved storage number in step S703. Whether or not it is determined (step S704). When it is determined that the specific effect is executed (step S704; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the specific effect as the effect mode determination table (specific effect mode determination table) of the specific effect and the specific effect mode determination table. It is determined based on the random number value MR8 (not shown) for (step S705).

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of setting the determination ratio by the specific effect mode determination table.
In the specific effect mode determination table, the numerical values (decision values) to be compared with the random number value MR8 (not shown) for determining the specific effect mode are the active display change effect and the hold display change effect (first hold display change effect, second). (Holding display change effect) and the final display mode of either the first holding display final display mode, the second holding display final display mode, or the active display final display mode determined in step S701. A numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR8 for determining the specific effect mode is assigned at a determination ratio as shown in the figure.
Here, as the active display change effect, as described above, an active display change effect with the notification effect execution and an active display change effect without the notification effect execution are prepared.

For example, in the specific effect mode determination table, when the final display mode is red, it is determined that the effect mode of the specific effect is the active display change effect at a determination rate of 60%, and it is determined that the notification effect is executed. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned, and the effect mode of the specific effect is determined to be the active display change effect at a determination rate of 30%, and the random value MR8 is determined so that the notification effect is not executed. A numerical value to be compared is assigned, and a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR8 is assigned so that the effect mode of the specific effect is determined to be the hold display change effect at a determination rate of 10%.

Further, for example, in the specific effect mode determination table, when the final display mode is yellow, it is determined that the effect mode of the specific effect is active display at a determination rate of 0%, and it is determined that the notification effect is executed. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned, and the effect mode of the specific effect is determined to be an active display change effect at a determination rate of 70%, and is compared with the random value MR8 so that it is determined that the notification effect is not executed. A numerical value is assigned, and a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR8 is assigned so that the effect mode of the specific effect is determined to be the hold display change effect at a determination rate of 30%.

Further, for example, in the specific effect mode determination table, when the final display mode is blue, it is determined that the effect mode of the specific effect is active display at a determination rate of 0%, and it is determined that the notification effect is executed. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned, and the effect mode of the specific effect is determined to be an active display change effect at a determination rate of 0%, and is compared with the random value MR8 so that it is determined that the notification effect is not executed. A numerical value is assigned, and a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR8 is assigned so that the effect mode of the specific effect is determined to be the hold display change effect at a determination rate of 100%.

According to FIG. 27, when the final display mode is “red”, the active display change effect is determined as the effect mode of the specific effect rather than the hold display change effect (first hold display change effect, second hold display change effect). A numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR8 is assigned so as to be easily performed. Further, when the final display mode is "red", it is easier to determine the active display change effect with the execution of the notification effect as the effect mode of the specific effect than the active display change effect without the execution of the notification effect. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned.

Further, according to FIG. 27, when the final display mode is “yellow”, the active display change effect is more active than the hold display change effect (first hold display change effect, second hold display change effect) as the effect mode of the specific effect. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned so that it can be easily determined. Further, when the final display mode is "yellow", it is easier to determine the active display change effect that does not involve the execution of the notification effect than the active display change effect that involves the execution of the notification effect as the effect mode of the specific effect. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned.

Further, according to FIG. 27, when the final display mode is "blue", the hold display change effect (first hold display change effect, second hold display change effect) is performed as the effect mode of the specific effect rather than the active display change effect. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR8 is assigned so that it can be easily determined.

That is, according to FIG. 27, the higher the expectation that the final display mode is controlled to the advantageous state, the easier it is to determine the active display change effect rather than the hold display change effect, and the execution of the notification effect is performed. A numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR8 is assigned so that the active display change effect accompanied by the execution of the notification effect is more easily determined than the active display change effect not accompanied.

As a result, the display mode has not changed at the stage of the first hold display displayed in the first start prize memory display area 5HL and the second hold display displayed in the second start prize memory display area 5HR. Can also make the player maintain a sense of expectation. In addition, since it is possible to pay attention to which of the plurality of types the production mode of the specific effect is executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the player. Further, when a hot effect (for example, an active display change effect (with notification effect execution)) is executed, the rate of change to a hot display mode (for example, the highest color, red) as the active display display mode increases. Therefore, the effect of production can be improved.

It should be noted that the active display change effect accompanied by the execution of the notification effect may be executed when the display mode changes to a display mode other than the “red” display mode. For example, when the display mode changes to the “red” display mode or the “yellow” display mode, the active display change effect accompanied by the execution of the notification effect may be executed. That is, when the final display mode is equal to or higher than the predetermined expected degree, the active display change effect accompanied by the execution of the notification effect may be executed.
As a result, when the active display change effect accompanied by the execution of the notification effect is executed, the display mode is changed to the predetermined expected value or more, so that the player's interest can be improved.

Returning to FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode of the active display or the final display mode of the hold display (first hold display, second hold display) based on the effect mode of the specific effect determined in step S705. A change pattern including a plurality of timings to be changed to the above and a display mode at each of the plurality of timings is determined (step S706).
Specifically, in the case of the active display change effect, the effect control CPU 120 includes a change pattern determination table for the active display change effect, a random number value MR9 (not shown) for determining the active display change pattern, a reserved memory number, and a final display. The change pattern of the active display change effect is determined based on the aspect. Further, in the case of the hold display change effect, the effect control CPU 120 includes a change pattern determination table for the hold display change effect, a random number value MR10 (not shown) for determining the hold display change effect change pattern, a hold storage number, and a final display mode. Based on the above, the change pattern of the hold display change effect is determined.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of selecting the determination ratio by the active display change pattern determination table.
It should be noted that the ROM 121 stores four types of active display change pattern determination tables according to the number of reserved storages as the active display change pattern determination table to be referred to when the active display change effect is executed as the specific effect. To do.

FIG. 28A is an example of setting the determination ratio by the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the active display referred to when the number of reserved storages is one. FIG. 28B is an example of setting the determination ratio by the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the active display referred to when the number of reserved storages is 2. FIG. 28C is an example of setting the determination ratio by the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the active display referred to when the number of reserved storages is three. FIG. 28D is an example of setting the determination ratio by the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the active display referred to when the number of reserved storages is 4.

In the change pattern APA1-1 of FIG. 28 (A), when the final display mode of the active display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the next variation, that is, "white" in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR. In the variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display (variable display when displayed in the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display) displayed in the display mode of, the active display is finally displayed. Aspect This is a change pattern to be displayed in the display mode of "red". In the illustrated example, if the final display mode of the active display is the “red” display mode when the number of reserved memories is 1, the change pattern APA1-1 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

In the change pattern APY1-2 of FIG. 28 (A), when the final display mode of the active display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or the 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the next variation, that is, "white" in the 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or the 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR. In the variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display (variable display when displayed in the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display) displayed in the display mode of, the active display is finally displayed. Aspect This is a change pattern displayed in the display mode of "yellow". In the illustrated example, if the final display mode of the active display is "yellow" when the number of reserved memories is 1, the change pattern APY1-2 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

In the change pattern APA2-1 of FIG. 28 (B), when the final display mode of the active display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or the 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR, and is displayed in the next variation, that is, in the 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or the 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR. Active display in the variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display (variable display when displayed in the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display) displayed in the "white" display mode. Is a change pattern in which is displayed in the final display mode “red” display mode. In the illustrated example, if the final display mode of the active display is the “red” display mode when the number of reserved memories is 2, the change pattern APA2-1 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

In the change pattern APY2-2 of FIG. 28B, when the final display mode of the active display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or the 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR, and is displayed in the next variation, that is, in the 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or the 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR. Active display in the variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display (variable display when displayed in the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display) displayed in the "white" display mode. Is a change pattern in which is displayed in the final display mode "yellow". In the illustrated example, if the final display mode of the active display is “yellow” when the number of reserved memories is 2, the change pattern APY2-2 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

In the change pattern APA3-1 of FIG. 28C, when the final display mode of the active display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR, and even after being shifted by the next fluctuation, the display mode of the 1st hold display or the display mode of the 2nd hold display Is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode of "white", and the next variation, that is, the first starting winning memory display area 5HL or the second starting winning memory is displayed. Variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display that was displayed in the display area 5HR in the "white" display mode (variable display when displayed in the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display) Is a change pattern in which the active display is displayed in the final display mode "red". In the illustrated example, if the final display mode of the active display is the “red” display mode when the number of reserved memories is 3, the change pattern APA3-1 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

In the change pattern APY3-2 of FIG. 28C, when the final display mode of the active display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR, and even after being shifted by the next fluctuation, the display mode of the 1st hold display or the display mode of the 2nd hold display Is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode of "white", and the next variation, that is, the first starting winning memory display area 5HL or the second starting winning memory is displayed. Variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display that was displayed in the display area 5HR in the "white" display mode (variable display when displayed in the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display) Is a change pattern in which the active display is displayed in the final display mode "yellow". In the illustrated example, if the final display mode of the active display is the “yellow” display mode when the number of reserved memories is 3, the change pattern APY3-2 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

In the change pattern APA4-1 of FIG. 28 (D), when the final display mode of the active display is "red", the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white" at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR, and even after being shifted by the next fluctuation, the display mode of the 1st hold display or the display mode of the 2nd hold display Is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode of "white", and the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold even after being shifted by the next next fluctuation. The display mode of the display is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode of "white", and the next-order variation, that is, the first start winning memory display area 5HL or Variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display (displayed in the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display), which was displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the "white" display mode. This is a change pattern in which the active display is displayed in the final display mode “red” in the variable display mode). In the illustrated example, if the final display mode of the active display is the “red” display mode when the number of reserved memories is 4, the change pattern APA4-1 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

In the change pattern APY4-2 of FIG. 28 (D), when the final display mode of the active display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR, and even after being shifted by the next fluctuation, the display mode of the 1st hold display or the display mode of the 2nd hold display Is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode of "white", and the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold even after being shifted by the next next fluctuation. The display mode of the display is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode of "white", and the next-order variation, that is, the first start winning memory display area 5HL or Variable display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display (displayed in the active display area as the active display corresponding to the hold display), which was displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the "white" display mode. This is a change pattern in which the active display is displayed in the final display mode “yellow” in the variable display mode). In the illustrated example, if the final display mode of the active display is the “yellow” display mode when the number of reserved memories is 4, the change pattern APY4-2 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 28 (A) to 28 (D), an example is shown in which the change pattern is deterministically determined according to the number of reserved storages and the final display mode of the active display. In the active display change pattern determination table, a plurality of change patterns are provided according to the final display mode, and a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value MR9 (not shown) for determining an active display change pattern is set for each change pattern. The active display change pattern may be determined based on the set active display change pattern determination table, the random number value MR9 for determining the active display change pattern, and the number of reserved storages.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of selecting the determination ratio by the hold display change pattern determination table.
It should be noted that the ROM 121 stores four types of active display change pattern determination tables according to the number of hold storages as the hold display change pattern determination table to be referred to when the hold display change effect is executed as the specific effect. To do.

FIG. 29A is an example of setting the determination ratio by the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the hold display referred to when the number of hold storages is one. FIG. 29B is an example of setting the determination ratio by the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the hold display referred to when the number of hold storages is two. FIG. 28C is an example of setting the determination ratio by the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the hold display referred to when the number of hold storages is three. FIG. 28D is an example of setting the determination ratio by the change pattern determination table for each final display mode of the pending display, which is referred to when the number of reserved storages is 4.

In the change pattern HPA1-1 of FIG. 29 (A), when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “red” at the time of winning. It is a change pattern to be displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode. In the illustrated example, if the final display mode of the hold display is “red” when the number of hold storages is 1, the change pattern HPA1-1 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

In the change pattern HPY1-2 of FIG. 29 (A), when the final display mode of the hold display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “yellow” at the time of winning. It is a change pattern to be displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode. In the illustrated example, if the final display mode of the hold display is “yellow” when the number of hold storages is 1, the change pattern HPY1-2 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

In the change pattern HPB1-3 of FIG. 29 (A), when the final display mode of the hold display is "blue", the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "blue" at the time of winning. It is a change pattern to be displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode. In the illustrated example, if the final display mode of the hold display is "blue" when the number of hold storages is 1, the change pattern HPB1-3 is determined at a determination rate of 100%.

In the example shown in FIG. 29 (A), an example in which the change pattern is deterministically determined according to the number of pending storages and the final display mode of the pending display is shown, but each reserved display change pattern determination table is shown. In the hold display change, a plurality of change patterns are provided according to the final display mode, and a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value MR10 (not shown) for determining the hold display change pattern is set for each change pattern. The hold display change pattern may be determined based on the pattern determination table, the random number value MR10 for determining the hold display change pattern, and the number of hold storages.

In the change pattern HPA2-1 of FIG. 29 (B), when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “red” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "red" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. Is a change pattern to be displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode.

In the change pattern HPA2-2 of FIG. 29 (B), when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and when shifting due to the next fluctuation, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white". By changing from the display mode of "red" to the display mode of "red", the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is changed to the display mode of "red" in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second. It is a change pattern to be displayed in the start winning prize memory display area 5HR.

In the change pattern HPY2-3 of FIG. 29 (B), when the final display mode of the hold display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “yellow” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "yellow" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. Is a change pattern to be displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode.

In the change pattern HPY2-4 of FIG. 29 (B), when the final display mode of the hold display is “yellow”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and when shifting due to the next fluctuation, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white". By changing from the display mode of "yellow" to the display mode of "yellow", the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is changed to the display mode of "yellow" in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second. It is a change pattern to be displayed in the start winning prize memory display area 5HR.

In the change pattern HPB2-5 of FIG. 29 (B), when the final display mode of the hold display is “blue”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “blue” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "blue" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. Is a change pattern to be displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode.

In the change pattern HPB2-6 of FIG. 29 (B), when the final display mode of the hold display is “blue”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and when shifting due to the next fluctuation, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white". By changing from the display mode of "blue" to the display mode of "blue", the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is changed to the display mode of "blue" in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second. It is a change pattern to be displayed in the start winning prize memory display area 5HR.

In the change pattern HPA3-1 of FIG. 29 (C), when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “red” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "red" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR, and even after being shifted by the next fluctuation, the display mode of the 1st hold display or the display mode of the 2nd hold display Is a change pattern in which is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode of “red”.

In the change pattern HPA3-2 of FIG. 29 (C), when the final display mode of the hold display is "red", the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white" at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and when shifting due to the next fluctuation, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white". By changing from the display mode of "red" to the display mode of "red", the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is changed to the display mode of "red" in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second. The first start winning memory display area 5HL is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is displayed in "red" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. Alternatively, it is a change pattern displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR.

In the change pattern HPA3-3 of FIG. 29 (C), when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR, and when shifting due to the next fluctuation, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is displayed. By changing from the "white" display mode to the "red" display mode, the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display is changed to the "red" display mode in the first start winning memory display area 5HL. Alternatively, it is a change pattern displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR.

As shown in FIG. 29 (C), when the final display mode of the hold display is "red", a random value for determining the hold change pattern is determined so that the change pattern HPA3-1 is determined at a determination rate of 25%. A numerical value to be compared with MR10 is assigned, and a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR10 for determining the pending change pattern is assigned so that the change pattern HPA3-2 is determined at a determination rate of 35%. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR10 for determining the pending change pattern is assigned so that the change pattern HPA3-3 is determined at a determination rate of 40%.

The change patterns HPY3-4, HPY3-5, HPY3-6 that can be determined when the final display mode of the hold display shown in FIG. 29C is the “yellow” display mode, and the final display mode of the hold display The change patterns HPB3-7, HPB3-8, and HPB3-9 that can be determined when is the "blue" display mode are changes when the final display mode of the hold display in the figure is the "red" display mode. Since it is the same as the patterns HPA3-1, HPA3-2, and HPA3-3, the description thereof will be omitted.

In the change pattern HPA4-1 of FIG. 29 (D), when the final display mode of the hold display is "red", the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "red" at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "red" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR, and even after being shifted by the next fluctuation, the display mode of the 1st hold display or the display mode of the 2nd hold display Is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode of "red", and is displayed in the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold even after being shifted by the next next fluctuation. It is a change pattern that displays the display mode of the display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode of “red”.

In the change pattern HPA4-2 of FIG. 29 (D), when the final display mode of the hold display is "red", the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white" at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and when shifting due to the next fluctuation, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white". By changing from the display mode of "red" to the display mode of "red", the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is changed to the display mode of "red" in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second. The display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is displayed in the start prize memory display area 5HR, and even after being shifted due to the next fluctuation, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is displayed in the "red" display mode. Alternatively, the first start winning prize is displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is displayed in "red" even after being shifted by the next next fluctuation. It is a change pattern to be displayed in the storage display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR.

In the change pattern HPA4-3 of FIG. 29 (D), when the final display mode of the hold display is "red", the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white" at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. Is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR, and when shifting due to the next fluctuation, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is displayed. By changing from the "white" display mode to the "red" display mode, the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display is changed to the "red" display mode in the first start winning memory display area 5HL. Alternatively, the first start winning prize is displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is displayed in "red" even after being shifted by the next next fluctuation. It is a change pattern to be displayed in the storage display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR.

In the change pattern HPA4-4 of FIG. 29 (D), when the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is “white” at the time of winning. It is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode, and the display mode of the first hold display or the display mode of the second hold display is "white" even after being shifted by the next fluctuation. 1st start winning memory display area 5HL or 2nd start winning memory display area 5HR, and even after being shifted by the next fluctuation, the display mode of the 1st hold display or the display mode of the 2nd hold display Is displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the display mode of "white", and the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display when shifting due to the next next fluctuation. By changing the display mode of the above from the "white" display mode to the "red" display mode, the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display is changed to the "red" display mode for the first start winning. It is a change pattern to be displayed in the storage display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR.

As shown in FIG. 29 (D), when the final display mode of the hold display is "red", a random value for determining the hold change pattern is determined so that the change pattern HPA4-1 is determined at a determination rate of 20%. A numerical value to be compared with MR10 is assigned, and a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR10 for determining the pending change pattern is assigned so that the change pattern HPA4-2 is determined at a determination rate of 25%. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR10 for determining the pending change pattern is assigned so that the change pattern HPA4-3 is determined at a determination rate of 25%, and the change pattern HPA4-4 is determined at a determination rate of 30%. A numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR10 for determining the pending change pattern is assigned so as to be determined.

It should be noted that the change patterns HPY4-5, HPY4-6, HPY4-7, HPY4-8, and the hold display that can be determined when the final display mode of the hold display shown in FIG. 29 (D) is the "yellow" display mode. In the change patterns HPB4-9, HPB4-10, HPB4-11, and HPB4-12 that can be determined when the final display mode of is "blue", the final display mode of the hold display in the figure is "red". Since it is the same as the change pattern HPA4-1, HPA4-2, HPA4-3, HPA4-4 in the display mode of, the description thereof will be omitted.

Returning to FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific effect is an active display change effect based on the effect mode of the specific effect determined in step S705 and the change pattern determined in step S706. (Step S707). When it is determined that the specific effect is the active display change effect (step S707; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect counter to the value corresponding to the number of reserved storages, and sets the effect counter to the first pre-reading advance notice buffer. Set in the area corresponding to the buffer number of the 194C or the second read-ahead notice buffer 194D in association with the buffer number (step S708), subtract "1" from the set effect counter value, and set the effect counter value. Is updated (step S709).

When it is determined in step S707 that the specific effect is not the active display change effect (step S707; NO), or after updating the value of the effect counter in step S709, the effect control CPU 120 first pre-reads the effect execution flag. It is set in the area of the advance notice buffer 194C or the second read-ahead advance notice buffer 194D and does not correspond to the buffer number (step S710). Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect execution determination process.

Returning to FIG. 22, after executing the winning effect determination process in step S150, the following steps S170 to S177 depend on, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select and execute one of the processes of.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”, which is the initial value. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern specification command, a variable display result notification command, or the like transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. It includes a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of a decorative pattern on the display device 5, a command digestion process, and the like.

The command digestion process is a process of digesting the commands stored in the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second start winning command buffer 194B. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is the most command associated with the first start winning command buffer 194A when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game. The command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the small buffer number is deleted corresponding to the variable display and shifted to the buffer corresponding to the variable display, and the buffer number is larger than the buffer number of the deleted command. The command stored in the area corresponding to (the command associated with the first start opening winning designation command is shifted while maintaining the winning order. Variable display of the decorative symbol in conjunction with the second special figure game. Is started, the command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands stored in the received command buffer at the time of the second start winning is deleted, and the buffer corresponding to the variable display is deleted. At the same time, the commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command are shifted while maintaining the winning order.

Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, it corresponds to the smallest buffer number "1" among the commands associated with the first start opening winning designation command. One command (1 set) stored in the deleted area is deleted, and the command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the deleted smallest buffer number "1" is the area corresponding to the variable display. The command (1) shifted to the buffer number "0" (not shown) and stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number "1" among the commands associated with the deleted first start opening winning designation command. The commands (commands associated with the first start port winning designation command) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "2" to "4" larger than the buffer number "1" of the set) are in the winning order. It is shifted while maintaining (the relationship between the magnitude of the buffer number).

In addition, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number "1" among the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command is displayed. One stored command (1 set) is deleted, and the command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the deleted smallest buffer number "1" is the area corresponding to the variable display. Of the commands (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number "1" among the commands associated with the deleted 2nd start opening winning designation command shifted to "0" (not shown). The commands (commands associated with the second start port winning designation command) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "2" to "4" larger than the buffer number "1" are in the winning order (buffer number). It will be shifted while maintaining the size relationship).

In the command digestion process, the information stored in the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C or the second pre-reading notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like is also deleted or shifted according to the deletion or shift of the command.
After these processes are executed, when it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

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. The process of determining the fixed decorative symbol according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result in order to perform the variable display of the above and other various effects, and the process of shifting the first hold display or the second hold display. It includes a process of determining the main notice effect and a process of setting an effect control pattern according to an effect pattern of a specific effect (hold display change effect, active display change effect, etc.) as a usage pattern. After that, 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 during effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Then, various control data are read out, and various effect controls (for example, variable display control of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol) are performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 and displays it on the screen based on the read control data, and outputs the effect sound signal to the audio control board 13. Then, various effect controls such as control to output the effect sound from the speaker 8 and control to output the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / blink the lamp 9 are executed.

After performing such effect control, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the fixed decorative symbol as the final stop symbol, which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is completely stopped and displayed. If the fixed decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variable pattern specified by the variable pattern specification command has elapsed. The variable display result can be determined by autonomously deriving and displaying the finalized decorative symbol on the side of the effect control board 12 without using the effect control command from the main board 11. When the final decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. 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 and the hit start designation command specifies the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6" corresponding to the effect process during the jackpot. Update to. Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "missing", and the value of the effect process flag is the initial value. Update to "0".

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, reads out various control data based on the set content, and displays it in a variable manner in step S172. Similar to the medium effect processing, various effect controls in the big hit game state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an illumination signal, and the like. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7", which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, in response to receiving the hit end designation command from the main board 11.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the jackpot game state, reads out various control data based on the set contents, and is performing variable display in step S172. Similar to the effect processing, various effect controls at the end of the jackpot game state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an illumination signal, and the like. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 22 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 30, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 becomes "lost" by, for example, reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S522). When the determination of "loss" is made (step S522; YES), the effect control CPU 120 is designated, for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. The non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation pattern sets the variable display mode of the decorative symbol to "non-reach" (that is, "PA1-1", "PA2-1", "PA2-2", "PA2" in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is any of -3 ”(step S523).

If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the final stop symbols that constitute the non-reach combination (step S523; YES). Step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left fixed symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. By referring to a predetermined left confirmed symbol determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like, the left confirmed symbol is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the confirmed decorative symbols. Determine the decorative pattern.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right-determined symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and a predetermined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The right fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the confirmed decorative symbols by referring to the right fixed symbol determination table of. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is used. Of the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. In the process of step S524, it is sufficient to determine the definite decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance item symbol in response to the case where the variable symbol advance notice is being executed.

When it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; NO), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left / right confirmed symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted and stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left and right fixed symbol determination table, etc., the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the fixed decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 are all stopped and displayed. Determine the decorative symbols with the same symbol number. Further, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the medium-fixed symbol updated by the random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is displayed. By referring to or the like, among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

Here, for example, when the symbol number of the medium-fixed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol, and the fixed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, an arbitrary value is used. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative symbol, the fixed decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-fixed decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. ..

When it is determined in step S522 that it is not "missing" (step S522; NO), it is determined in "big hit" whether the jackpot type is "probability" or a jackpot type other than these (step S526). .. When it is determined to be "probability" (step S526; YES), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of "probability" such as an opening chance eye is determined (step S527). In this case, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the chance eye, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is used. By referring to, etc., the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes may be determined.

When it is determined in step S526 that the combination is "non-probability" or "probability" other than "probability" (step S526; NO), the combination of the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S526; NO). Step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit confirmation symbol updated by a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like is extracted, and then stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot confirmation symbol determination table or the like, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Determine decorative symbols with the same symbol number. At this time, even if a decision is made to make a different decorative symbol a definite decorative symbol depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probable variation" or "probable variation" and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the jackpot. Good.

As a specific example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", select one of a plurality of types of normal symbols to determine the definite decorative symbol that constitutes the non-probability variation jackpot combination. Just do it. When the jackpot type is "probability variation", one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected to form a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, if the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probability change jackpot combination is determined, the notification that the probability variation state is controlled in the re-lottery effect during the variable display is not performed, and the game is executed in response to the jackpot game state. It suffices to be notified that the probabilistic state is controlled by the promotion effect during the big hit. On the other hand, when the definite decorative symbol of the probability variation jackpot combination is determined, the notification that the probability variation state is controlled in the re-lottery effect during the variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect is performed.

After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the effect determination process is executed (step S530).

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in the effect determination process of step S530 of FIG.
In the effect determination process (step S530), until the effect control CPU 120 starts variable display corresponding to the target first hold information stored in the first pre-read notice buffer 194C and the second pre-read notice buffer 194D. The variable display number of times and the variable display number of times until the start of the variable display corresponding to the target second hold information are checked, and the variable display corresponds to the target first hold information or the target second hold information. Whether or not it is determined (step S901).

Here, the target is the first hold information corresponding to the active display that is the target for changing the display mode of the active display in the active display area, or the active display that is the target for changing the display mode of the active display in the active display area. It is the corresponding second hold information.

When the variable display corresponds to the first hold information of the target or the second hold information of the target (step S901; YES), the effect control CPU 120 is set in the first read-ahead buffer 194C or the second read-ahead buffer 194D. Clear the stored effect execution flag (step S902), clear the value of the effect counter stored in the first look-ahead notice buffer 194C and the second look-ahead notice buffer 194D, and set "0" (step). S903), the effect determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the display is not the variable display corresponding to the first hold information of the target or the second hold information of the target (step S901; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect counter is 0. Determine (step S904). When it is determined that the value of the effect counter is "0" (step S904; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect determination process. When it is determined that the value of the effect counter is not [0] (step S904; NO), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts "1" from the value of the effect counter to update the value of the effect counter (step S905). The effect determination process ends.

After executing the effect determination process shown in step S530 or FIG. 31, the hold digestion process is executed (step S531). Specifically, when the decorative symbol starts to fluctuate in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol this time is linked to the first special symbol game), the first start prize is awarded. The active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the storage display area 5HL is displayed in the active display area. More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern for displaying the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning memory display area 5HL in the active display area as a use pattern. At the same time, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, so that the display control command is displayed at the right end of the first start winning memory display area 5HL. Display the active display corresponding to the pending display in the active display area. The active display in the active display area may be deleted at the start, execution, or end of the variable display. The same applies when the decorative pattern starts to change in conjunction with the second special figure game.

Further, in the process of step S531, when the effect control CPU 120 has a hold display in addition to the hold display corresponding to the active display to be digested in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, the other hold display is displayed. When there is a hold display in addition to the hold display corresponding to the active display to be digested in the second start prize memory display area 5HR after shifting in the 1 start prize memory display area 5HL, the other hold display is changed to the second start prize. Shift in the storage display area 5HR.

After executing the process of step S531, the effect execution setting process is executed (step S532). In the effect execution setting process, if the change (variable display to be started (variable display corresponding to the active display)) is a change that executes a specific effect such as an active display change effect or a hold display change effect, it is specified. It includes a process of setting an effect control pattern as a pattern to be used based on a decision result for the effect.
For example, in the effect execution setting process, when an active display change effect accompanied by execution of a notification effect is executed as a specific effect, the effect control CPU 120 has an effect control pattern corresponding to the active display change effect accompanied by execution of the notification effect. Is set as the usage pattern, and the effect of notifying the number of fluctuations until the active display change effect is executed as the notification effect and the effect control pattern corresponding to the value of the effect counter are set as the use pattern. ing. Further, in the effect execution setting process, for example, when the active display change effect that does not involve the execution of the hold display change effect or the notification effect is executed, the active display change effect that does not involve the execution of the hold display change effect or the notification effect is performed. In addition to setting the effect control pattern corresponding to the above as the use pattern, the process of setting the hold display change pattern and the effect control pattern corresponding to the active display change pattern as the use pattern is included.

After executing the process of step S532, the execution setting of the effect during other variable display is performed (step S533). As an example, the execution setting of the "one-shot notification effect" that immediately notifies (determinically notifies) that the variable display result becomes the "big hit" by the big hit notification sound or the big hit notification light emission may be set. Examples of jackpot notification sounds are alarm sounds, chime sounds, siren sounds, and the like. An example of the jackpot notification light emission is the light emission of the flash lamp constituting the light emitting member 9CC. Further, in the process of step S533, regardless of whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", the effect of a predetermined mode may be executed, for example, for liveliness. For example, it may be set so that an effect of a mode in which a predetermined lamp 9 (for example, a light emitting member 9SL, 9SR) emits light is executed.

After executing the process of step S533, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command (step S534). ). Subsequently, the variation display or the like start setting process for setting the variation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 is executed (step S535). For example, an image is displayed by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, which is included in the effect control pattern set as the effect pattern used in the effect execution setting process of step S532. The sound on the speaker 8 is set by setting to start the variation of the decorative pattern on the screen of the device 5 and transmitting the effect sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control board 13. Settings for starting output, setting for starting light emission in the lamp 9 by transmitting an illumination signal specified by the lamp control data included in the above-mentioned effect control pattern to the lamp control board 14 are performed. ..

After executing the process of step S535, the command corresponding to the variable display stored in the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second starting winning command buffer 194B is digested (step S536). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is among the commands associated with the first start winning command buffer 194A when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game. The command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number corresponding to the variable display is deleted. In addition, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the buffer number corresponding to the variable display among the commands stored in the received command buffer at the time of the second start winning. Delete the command (1 set) stored in.

More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is among the commands associated with the first start winning command buffer 194A when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game. The command (1 set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "0" corresponding to the variable display is deleted. In addition, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the buffer number "0" corresponding to the variable display among the commands stored in the received command buffer at the time of the second start winning is set. Delete the command (1 set) stored in the corresponding area.

Further, in the process of step S536, the area of the buffer number "0" corresponding to the fluctuation of the first read-ahead notice buffer 194C or the second look-ahead notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like according to the deletion or shift of the command. The information stored in is also deleted. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S537), and then the variable display start setting process ends.

Next, a specific example of control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

On the side of the main board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 updates the first hold storage number, and when the second start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 updates the second hold storage number. Is updated (step S215). The CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a variable category (step S217). The CPU 103 determines the special figure display result by using the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the like (steps S406 and S407). The CPU 103 determines the variation category based on the special figure display result which is the determination result, the reserved storage number updated in step S215, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category extracted in step S217 (step S412). .. The CPU 103 that has determined the variation category sets the transmission of the variation category command that specifies the variation category that is the determination result (step S413), and executes the command control process (step S17). As a result, the fluctuation category command or the like for designating the fluctuation category determined in step S412 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

Further, on the side of the main board 11, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 first determines the variation category extracted in step S217 in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). Without using the random value MR3, the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation category is extracted again, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted. Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern based on the newly extracted numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern. The CPU 103 that has determined the variation pattern sets the transmission of the variation pattern designation command that specifies the variation pattern that is the determination result, and executes the command control process (step S17). As a result, a fluctuation pattern designation command or the like for designating the fluctuation pattern determined in step S111 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

On the side of the effect control board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 performs an active display change effect, a hold display change effect, and the like in the winning effect determination process (step S150). It is decided whether or not to execute the specific effect, and when it is executed, the effect mode of the specific effect and the display mode of the first hold display when the first start winning memory display area 5HL is additionally displayed (display mode at the time of addition). Is determined based on the variable category, the number of stored storages, and so on. Further, the change pattern of the active display and the change pattern of the hold display when the specific effect is executed are determined based on the number of hold memories and the random number values MR9, MR10 and the like.
Further, when executing the specific effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of setting or updating the value of the effect counter or the effect execution flag based on the determined content of the specific effect.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the determined content of the specific effect (for example, the final display mode of the hold display, the hold display change pattern, the final display mode of the active display, the active display change pattern, and the effect counter) based on the determined specific effect. The value of, the effect execution flag, the effect mode of the specific effect, etc.) are stored in the first pre-reading notice buffer 194C, and the first hold display is set to the first start prize based on the stored contents (display mode at the time of addition). It is added to the storage display area 5HL.

Further, when the second start condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a specific effect such as an active display change effect or a hold display change effect in the winning effect determination process (step S150). , When executing, the production mode of the specific effect and the display mode of the second hold display (display mode at the time of addition) when the first start winning memory display area 5HL is additionally displayed are based on the variable category, the number of hold memories, and the like. To decide. Further, the change pattern of the active display and the change pattern of the hold display when the specific effect is executed are determined based on the number of hold memories and the random number values MR9, MR10 and the like.
Further, when executing the specific effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of setting or updating the value of the effect counter or the effect execution flag based on the determined content of the specific effect.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the determined content of the specific effect (for example, the final display mode of the hold display, the hold display change pattern, the final display mode of the active display, the active display change pattern, and the effect counter) based on the determined specific effect. The value of, the effect execution flag, the effect mode of the specific effect, etc.) are stored in the second pre-reading notice buffer 194D, and the second hold display is displayed as the second start prize based on the stored contents (display mode at the time of addition). It is added to the storage display area 5HR.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of display operation in the image display device 5. Specifically, FIG. 32 is a diagram showing display operation examples (a) to (h) in the image display device 5. In FIGS. 32 (a) to 32 (h), the arrow “↓” in the image display device 5 indicates that the decorative pattern is changing. The illustrated example is a scene when an active display change effect accompanied by execution of a notification effect is executed as an effect mode of the specific effect.

The scene (a) in FIG. 32 is a scene when the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 (not shown) is being variably displayed. Here, in the lower center of the image display device 5, an active display area AHA that displays a predetermined active display AH according to the hold display corresponding to the variable display when the variable display is started is provided, and the active display area AHA is provided. In the display area AHA, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H0 is displayed. Further, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening while the variable display corresponding to the hold display H0 (not shown) is being executed, the hold is held in the first start winning memory display area 5HL. Display H1 (first hold display) is displayed.

For example, the display mode of the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL is the specific effect execution determination process (step S150) shown in FIG. 24 in the winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIGS. 22 and 23. In steps S155 and S165), the final display mode of the first hold display, the final hold display of the second hold display, the final display mode of the active display, and the like are determined by the final display mode determination table and the random number value MR6 for determining the final display mode. It is assumed that the display mode is "white" based on the variable category, the number of stored memories, and the like, and the display mode is "white". At this time, since the final display mode of the hold display H1 is "white", it is assumed that the hold information is determined not to execute the specific effect by the determination in step S702.

In the surface (b) of FIG. 32 after the scene of (a) of FIG. 32, the game ball is the first when the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 (active display AH) is being executed. This is a scene when the hold display H2 (first hold display) is displayed in the first start prize memory display area 5HL based on winning a prize in the start prize opening.

At this time, the hold display H2 displayed in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL is the specific effect execution determination process (step S155) shown in FIG. 24 in the winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIGS. 22 and 23. , Step S165), the final display mode of the first hold display, the final hold display of the second hold display, the final display mode of the active display, etc. are set in the final display mode determination table, the random number value MR6 for determining the final display mode, and the variation. The final display mode "red" is determined based on the category, the number of reserved memories, etc., and the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table set at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 26, the random value MR7 for determining the specific effect execution presence / absence, and the hold The specific effect is determined to be "executed" based on the number of memories, and the effect mode determination cable set at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 27, the random value MR8 for determining the effect mode of the specific effect, and the final display mode. Based on the above, it is determined that the active display change effect (active display change effect (with notification effect execution)) accompanied by the execution of the notification effect, and the change pattern determination table of the active display set at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the change pattern APA2-1 is determined based on the random value MR9 for determining the active display change pattern and the number of reserved memories.
Further, by these determinations, in the scene (b) of FIG. 32, the hold display H2 of the target is displayed at the time of addition in the display mode of “white” as the display mode at the time of addition.

Further, in the scene (b) of FIG. 32, the hold display H2 is determined as the target for performing the specific effect, and the active display change effect accompanied by the execution of the notification effect is determined as the effect mode of the specific effect. 1 A notification effect for displaying the image HE1 "two more times until chance" is executed based on the value of the effect counter set in the pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C.

In the scene (c) of FIG. 32 after the scene (b) of FIG. 32, the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 that was being executed in the decorative symbol display area is the decorative symbol "2""9". This is the scene when the final stop is displayed at "4". At this time, in the scene (b) of FIG. 32, no new hold display is added other than the hold displays H1 and H2 displayed in the first start prize memory display area 5HL (the game ball newly starts the start prize). Explain as if you didn't win a prize in your mouth).
In the scene (c) of FIG. 32, in the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 in the decorative symbol display area, based on the final stop display of the decorative symbol, before the final stop display of the decorative symbol is performed. At the timing, for example, at the timing immediately before the final stop display of the decorative symbol, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H0 displayed in the active display area AHA is deleted from the active display area AHA.
Also at this time, based on the value of the effect counter set in the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C, the notification effect for the active display change effect that can be executed when the hold display H2 becomes the active display, "2 more chances left". A notification effect (notification effect) for displaying the image HE1 called "time" is being executed.

The scene of FIG. 32 (d) after FIG. 32 (c) is a scene when the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is started. is there. At this time, based on the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 is displayed in the active display area AHA, and the hold display H1 is displayed from the first start winning memory display area 5HL. It is erased and only the hold display H2 is displayed.
In the scene (d) of FIG. 32, the hold display H2 is displayed in a “white” display mode based on the change pattern APA2-1.

Further, in the scene (d) of FIG. 32, the value of the effect counter set in the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C is set in step S905 as the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H1 is started. The notification effect of displaying the image HE2 "one more time until the chance" is executed based on the updated value of the effect counter.

In the scene of FIG. 32 (e) after the scene of FIG. 32 (d), in the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H1 in the decorative symbol display area, the decorative symbols are the decorative symbols "4" and "5". This is the scene when the final stop is displayed by "8". At this time, based on the final stop display of the decorative symbol, the hold displayed in the active display area AHA at the timing before the final stop display of the decorative symbol, for example, the timing immediately before the final stop display of the decorative symbol. The active display AH corresponding to the display H1 has been erased from the active display area AHA.
Also at this time, the notification effect for the active display change effect that can be executed when the hold display H2 becomes the active display (based on the value of the effect counter set in the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C, "one more chance". A notification effect (notification effect) for displaying the image HE2 called "times" is being executed.

The scene (f) of FIG. 32 after the scene (e) of FIG. 32 is when the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H2 displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is started. It is a scene. At this time, based on the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold display H2, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 is displayed in the active display area AHA, and the hold display H2 is displayed from the first start winning memory display area 5HL. It has been erased.
At this time, the display mode of the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 remains the "white" display mode.

Further, in the scene (f) of FIG. 32, the value of the effect counter set in the first pre-reading advance notice buffer 194C is set in step S905 as the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H2 is started. The notification effect of displaying the image HE3 "chance !!" is executed based on the updated value of the effect counter, and the variable display corresponding to the currently executing hold display H2 is notified that the chance is. ing.

The scene (g) of FIG. 32 after the scene (f) of FIG. 32 is based on the start of variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H2 of the target, for example, with respect to the active display AH. This is a scene in which a character image C1 for executing an action effect is displayed, and for example, a character (character image C1) is performing an effect of emitting "star powder" CB from a stick and sprinkling it on an active display AH. ..
Then, in the scene (h) of FIG. 32 after the scene (g) of FIG. 32, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 is, for example, as a result of the action effect in the scene (g) of FIG. 32. This is a scene when the decorative symbol is displayed in the “red” display mode (final display mode) based on the change pattern APA2-1 at the timing when the decorative pattern is being variably displayed.

According to the example shown in FIG. 32, the notification effect for notifying that the display mode of the active display is changed by the active display change effect is displayed as the active display and is actively displayed before the corresponding variable display is started. Since it is possible to execute a notification effect for notifying that the display mode of the target is changed, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the variable display of the target from the time when the hold display of the target is displayed. It is possible to improve the interest of the person.

In the scene shown in FIG. 32 (b) and the like, an example of the case where the display mode of the target hold display H2 is displayed in the “white” display mode based on the change pattern has been described. Until H2 is displayed as an active display and the display mode of the active display changes, for example, the display mode of the hold display H2 is displayed in the "white" display mode, and the "white" display mode is displayed. It may be displayed in a display mode capable of notifying that the target is on hold or that the target is likely to be on hold, such as blinking.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of display operation in the image display device 5. Specifically, FIG. 33 is a diagram showing display operation examples (a) to (f) in the image display device 5. In (a) to (f) of FIG. 33, the arrow “↓” in the image display device 5 indicates that the decorative pattern is changing. The illustrated example is a scene in which an active display change effect is executed without executing a notification effect as an effect mode of the specific effect.

The scene (a) in FIG. 33 is a scene when the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 (not shown) is being variably displayed. Here, in the lower center of the image display device 5, an active display area AHA that displays a predetermined active display AH according to the hold display corresponding to the variable display when the variable display is started is provided, and the active display area AHA is provided. In the display area AHA, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H0 is displayed. Further, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening while the variable display corresponding to the hold display H0 (not shown) is being executed, the hold is held in the first start winning memory display area 5HL. Display H1 (first hold display) is displayed.

For example, the display mode of the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL is the specific effect execution determination process (step S150) shown in FIG. 24 in the winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIGS. 22 and 23. In steps S155 and S165), the final display mode of the first hold display, the final hold display of the second hold display, the final display mode of the active display, and the like are determined by the final display mode determination table, the random number value MR6 for determining the final display mode, and the like. , It is assumed that the display mode is "white" based on the variable category, the number of stored memories, and the like, and the display mode is "white". At this time, since the final display mode of the hold display H1 is "white", it is assumed that the hold information is determined not to execute the specific effect by the determination in step S702.

In the surface (b) of FIG. 33 after the scene of (a) of FIG. 33, the game ball is the first when the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 (active display AH) is being executed. This is a scene when the hold display H2 (first hold display) is displayed in the first start prize memory display area 5HL based on winning a prize in the start prize opening.

At this time, the hold display H2 displayed in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL is the specific effect execution determination process (step S155) shown in FIG. 24 in the winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIGS. 22 and 23. , Step S165), the final display mode of the first hold display, the final hold display of the second hold display, the final display mode of the active display, etc. are set in the final display mode determination table, the random number value MR6 for determining the final display mode, and the variation. The final display mode "red" is determined based on the category, the number of reserved memories, etc., and the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table set at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 26, the random value MR7 for determining the specific effect execution presence / absence, and the hold The specific effect is determined to be "no execution" based on the number of memories, and the effect mode determination cable set at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 27, the random value MR8 for determining the effect mode of the specific effect, and the final display mode. Based on the above, the active display change effect (active display change effect (no notification effect execution)) is determined without the execution of the notification effect, and the change pattern determination table of the active display is set at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the change pattern APA2-1 is determined based on the random value MR9 for determining the active display change pattern and the number of reserved storages.
Further, by these determinations, in the scene (b) of FIG. 33, the hold display H2 of the target is displayed at the time of addition in the display mode of "white" as the display mode at the time of addition.

In the scene (c) of FIG. 33 after the scene (b) of FIG. 33, the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 that was being executed in the decorative symbol display area is the decorative symbol "2" "9". This is the scene when the final stop is displayed at "4". At this time, in the scene (b) of FIG. 33, no new hold display is added other than the hold displays H1 and H2 displayed in the first start prize memory display area 5HL (the game ball newly starts the start prize). Explain as if you didn't win a prize in your mouth).

In the scene (c) of FIG. 33, in the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 in the decorative symbol display area, based on the final stop display of the decorative symbol, before the final stop display of the decorative symbol is performed. At the timing, for example, at the timing immediately before the final stop display of the decorative symbol, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H0 displayed in the active display area AHA is deleted from the active display area AHA.
Further, in the scene (c) of FIG. 33, the hold display H2 is displayed in a “white” display mode based on the change pattern APA2-1.

The scene of FIG. 33 (d) after FIG. 33 (c) is a scene when the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is started. is there. At this time, based on the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 is displayed in the active display area AHA, and the hold display H1 is displayed from the first start winning memory display area 5HL. It is erased and only the hold display H2 is displayed.
In the scene (d) of FIG. 33, the hold display H2 is displayed in a “white” display mode based on the change pattern APA2-1.

In the scene of FIG. 33 (e) after the scene of FIG. 33 (d), the decorative symbols are the decorative symbols "4" and "5" in the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H1 in the decorative symbol display area. This is the scene when the final stop is displayed at "8". At this time, based on the final stop display of the decorative symbol, the hold displayed in the active display area AHA at the timing before the final stop display of the decorative symbol, for example, the timing immediately before the final stop display of the decorative symbol. The active display AH corresponding to the display H1 has been erased from the active display area AHA.

The scene of FIG. 33 (f) after the scene of FIG. 33 (e) is when the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H2 displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is started. It is a scene. At this time, based on the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold display H2, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 is displayed in the active display area AHA, and the hold display H2 is displayed from the first start winning memory display area 5HL. It has been erased.
In the scene (f) of FIG. 33, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 is set to the timing when the active display AH is displayed in the active display area AHA, for example, the hold display H2, based on the change pattern APA2-1. It is displayed in the "red" display mode (final display mode) at the timing immediately after the start of the variable display of the corresponding decorative symbol.

According to the example shown in FIG. 33, the display mode of the active display is changed even when the active display change effect is executed without executing the notification effect for notifying that the display mode of the active display is changed. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the player's interest can be improved.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of display operation in the image display device 5. Specifically, FIG. 34 is a diagram showing display operation examples (a) to (d) in the image display device 5. In FIGS. 34A to 34D, the arrow “↓” in the image display device 5 indicates that the decorative design is changing. The illustrated example is a scene when the hold display change effect (first hold display change effect) is being executed as an effect mode of the specific effect.

The scene (a) of FIG. 34 is a scene when the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 (not shown) is being variably displayed. Here, in the lower center of the image display device 5, an active display area AHA that displays a predetermined active display AH according to the hold display corresponding to the variable display when the variable display is started is provided, and the active display area AHA is provided. In the display area AHA, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H0 is displayed. Further, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening while the variable display corresponding to the hold display H0 (not shown) is being executed, the hold is held in the first start winning memory display area 5HL. Display H1 (first hold display) is displayed.

For example, the display mode of the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL is the specific effect execution determination process (step S150) shown in FIG. 24 in the winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIGS. 22 and 23. In step S155), the final display mode of the first hold display is determined to be a “white” display mode based on the final display mode determination table, the random number value MR6 for determining the final display mode, the variable category, the number of stored memories, and the like. , It is assumed that the display mode is "white". At this time, since the final display mode of the hold display H1 is "white", it is assumed that the hold information is determined not to execute the specific effect by the determination in step S702.

In the surface (b) of FIG. 34 after the scene (a) of FIG. 34, the game ball is the first when the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 (active display AH) is being executed. This is a scene when the hold display H2 (first hold display) is displayed in the first start prize memory display area 5HL based on winning a prize in the start prize opening.

At this time, the hold display H2 displayed in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL is the specific effect execution determination process (step S155) shown in FIG. 24 in the winning effect determination process (step S150) shown in FIGS. 22 and 23. , Step S165), the final display mode of the first hold display is determined to be the final display mode "yellow" based on the final display mode determination table, the random number value MR6 for determining the final display mode, the variable category, the number of reserved storages, and the like. Then, the specific effect is determined to be "executed" based on the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table set at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 26, the random value MR7 for determining the specific effect execution presence / absence, and the number of reserved memories. Based on the effect mode determination cable set at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 27, the random number value MR8 for determining the effect mode of the specific effect, and the final display mode, the hold display change effect (first hold display change effect) The change pattern HPY2-4 is determined based on the change pattern determination table of the hold display, the random value MR10 for determining the hold display change pattern, and the number of hold storages, which are determined and set at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. It shall be.
Further, by these determinations, in the scene (b) of FIG. 34, the hold display H2 of the target is displayed at the time of addition in the display mode of “white” as the display mode at the time of addition.

In the scene (c) of FIG. 34 after the scene (b) of FIG. 34, the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 that was being executed in the decorative symbol display area is the decorative symbol "2" "9". This is the scene when the final stop is displayed at "4". At this time, in the scene (b) of FIG. 34, no new hold display is added other than the hold displays H1 and H2 displayed in the first start prize memory display area 5HL (the game ball newly starts the start prize). Explain as if you didn't win a prize in your mouth).

In the scene (c) of FIG. 34, in the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H0 in the decorative symbol display area, based on the final stop display of the decorative symbol, before the final stop display of the decorative symbol is performed. At the timing, for example, at the timing immediately before the final stop display of the decorative symbol, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H0 displayed in the active display area AHA is deleted from the active display area AHA.
Further, in the scene (c) of FIG. 34, the hold display H2 is displayed in a “white” display mode based on the change pattern HPY2-4.

The scene of FIG. 34 (d) after FIG. 34 (c) is a scene when the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is started. is there. At this time, based on the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 is displayed in the active display area AHA, and the hold display H1 is displayed from the first start winning memory display area 5HL. It is erased and only the hold display H2 is displayed.

Further, in the scene (d) of FIG. 34, the hold display H1 is deleted and the hold display H2 is shifted based on the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display H1. At the timing when the hold display H2 is shifted (timing at the time of shift), the display mode of the hold display H2 changes from the "white" display mode to the "yellow" display mode based on the change pattern HPY2-4. Is displayed.

According to the example shown in FIG. 34, the active display change effect that does not involve the execution of the notification effect that notifies that the display mode of the active display changes as the specific effect and the active display change effect that involves the execution of the notification effect are not executed. Even in this case, since the display mode of the hold display may be changed by the hold display change effect as the specific effect, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the specific effect. In addition, there are times when an active display change effect is executed as a specific effect and a time when a hold display change effect is executed as a specific effect, and when the hold display change effect is executed as a specific effect, it is active as a specific effect. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the active display change effect when the display change effect is executed, and also to improve the effect of the specific effect, so that the player's interest can be improved. ..

(1) As described above, the gaming machine according to the above embodiment (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) has a variable display (for example, variable display of a special figure, variable display of a decorative symbol, variable display of a special figure and a decorative symbol, etc.). A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, high accuracy state, low accuracy state, high base state or low base state, reach, jackpot gaming state, super reach, etc.) that is advantageous to the player (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1). A special image display means for displaying a special image corresponding to the variable display based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition (for example, an active display corresponding to the variable display is displayed in the active display area). The display mode of the special image includes a plurality of types of display modes (for example, a red display mode, a yellow display mode, a blue display mode, etc.) depending on the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state. It can be changed to any of the white display modes (such as white display mode), and when the display mode of the special image changes, it is before the start condition of the variable display corresponding to the special image is satisfied (for example,). When the start prize memory display area 5H is displayed as a hold display, an image is displayed to notify that the special image is changing (for example, "two more times until chance" as shown in FIG. 32. It is possible to perform notification by notification effect that displays a character image, notification by notification effect that displays an effect, notification by notification effect such as sound output from a speaker or light emission by a lamp, etc.) (For example, when an active display change effect accompanied by execution of a notification effect is executed as a specific effect, a notification effect for displaying an image for notifying "two more times until chance" as shown in FIG. 32 is executed. It is possible to notify that the hold display of the target changes when it is displayed in the active display area as the active display).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify that the display mode of the special image changes before the start condition of the variable display corresponding to the special image is satisfied. Can be improved. That is, before the start condition of the variable display corresponding to the special image is satisfied, it is possible to preferably notify that the display mode of the special image is changed by the look-ahead notice effect, which improves the interest of the player. Can be made to.

Further, in any of the above-mentioned gaming machines, when it is notified that the special image changes, the display mode of the special image may change to a display mode equal to or higher than a predetermined expected value ( For example, when the final display mode changes to a display mode equal to or higher than a predetermined expected value (for example, a red display mode), the proportion of the specific effect effect mode determined to be an active display effect accompanied by execution of a notification effect increases. There is).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the display mode of the special image is changed from the stage before the display mode of the special image is changed.

Further, in the above-mentioned game machine, when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more, the execution rate of the notification effect may be higher than when the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number (for example, a specific effect). In the execution presence / absence determination table, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the specific effect is more likely to be executed than when the number of reserved memories is less than 1, and when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more, the number of reserved memories is less than 2. It is easier to execute the specific effect than when the number of reserved memories is 3 or more, and it is easier to execute the specific effect when the number of reserved memories is less than 3).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the display mode of the special image is changed from the stage before the display mode of the special image is changed.

Further, in any of the above-mentioned gaming machines, the special image can be displayed by inheriting at least a part of the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the special image, and the display mode of the hold display exceeding a predetermined expected value or In the case of the display mode of the special image, the display mode of the special image may change at a higher rate than the display mode of the hold display changes (for example, the display mode of the active display is reserved). The shape of the display mode "○" is inherited, and when the display mode is red or yellow, the active display change effect is more effective than the hold display change performance is determined as the specific effect. It is easy to determine as the production mode of the specific production).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation even when the display mode of the hold display does not change, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Further, in any of the above-mentioned gaming machines, when it is notified that the special image changes, the display mode of the hold display other than the hold display and the display mode of the special image, which are the targets of the notification, change. (For example, when there is hold information of a target on which an active display change effect is executed as a specific effect, the hold information of the target is digested by setting the effect execution flag. Until it is done, it is not decided whether or not to execute a specific effect.)

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused as to which hold display should be expected.

In the above description, an example of setting the determination ratio by the final display mode determination table for the first hold display, an example of setting the determination ratio by the final display mode determination table for the second hold display, and the final display mode determination table of the active display. The same applies to the above, and an example of determining the final display mode in a batch has been described. However, the determination ratio by the final display mode determination table, which is different in any or all of the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display, has been described. A setting example may be used, or a first hold may be used by using a setting example of a determination ratio based on a final display mode determination table that is different in any or all of the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display. The final display mode of the display, the final display mode of the second hold display, and the final display mode of the active display may be determined separately.

In the above description, when the hold display change effect is executed as the specific effect, the first hold display change effect for the first hold display and the second hold display change effect for the second hold display are prepared. However, the second hold display change effect for the second hold display may be executed in the same manner as the first hold display change effect for the first hold display, or the first hold display change effect and the first hold display change effect. 2 The hold display change effect having a different effect mode from the hold display change effect may be executed, or one or both of the first hold display change effect and the second hold display change effect may be executed as the effect mode of the specific effect. It may not be done.

In the above description, when the hold display change effect is executed as the specific effect, an example of the case where the display mode of the hold display changes at the timing of the shift has been described. The timing immediately before the decorative symbol is displayed in the reach mode or non-reach mode in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and the decorative symbol is displayed in the reach mode or non-reach mode in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R. Immediately before the chance symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C as a pseudo-ream, or immediately after the chance symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C as a pseudo-ream. The display mode of the hold display may be changed at such a timing, or the display mode of the hold display may be changed by executing an action effect on the hold display of the target.

In this case, depending on the number of temporary stops of the variable display in the pseudo-continuous fluctuation, for example, at the start of the first revariable display or at the start of the second revariable display, a specific effect is produced immediately after the start of the revariable display. As a timing for changing the display mode or a timing for executing the action effect, or as a timing for changing the display mode or the action effect as a specific effect at a plurality of execution timings in a plurality of pseudo-continuous fluctuations. May be good. Further, the timing at the time of pseudo-continuous fluctuation may be the timing after the reach is established (during the reach) or the timing immediately before the reach is established.

Further, in this case, among the above-mentioned plurality of timings, the one in which the specific effect is executed at a later timing in one variable display and the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes can be determined as the higher display mode. The timing may be determined using the timing determination table. Specifically, based on the timing determination table to which the determination value determined at each timing of a plurality of timings is assigned according to the variation category and the variation pattern in the timing determination table, and the random number value for timing determination. , The timing should be decided.

In the above description, the case where the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display correspond to each other and some parts, for example, the shape and the color are common, has been described. If the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display are prepared so as to correspond to each display mode, some of the colors, shapes, patterns, etc. of the hold display and the active display are not necessarily common. You may.

In the above description, the case where the target hold information is one when the active display change effect is executed as the specific effect and when the hold display change effect is executed as the specific effect has been described. Even when there is one target pending information, the specific effect may be executed by determining whether or not the specific effect is executed, the effect mode of the specific effect, and the like. That is, the target pending information is not limited to one, and may be two or more.

In the above description, the case where the hold display change effect is executed as the specific effect and the case where the active display change effect is executed as the specific effect are described. For example, the hold display change effect is executed as the specific effect. Later, the active display change effect may be executed as a specific effect for the hold information of the same target.

In the above description, when the game ball wins a prize, an example of determining whether or not to execute the specific effect, the effect mode of the specific effect, and the like has been described. At that time, for example, when the determination is made in step S150 and the variable display corresponding to the hold information of the target is obtained, the presence / absence of execution of the specific effect, the effect mode of the specific effect, and the like may be determined by the process of step S171, for example. .. Further, in this case, in step S150, the display mode at the time of addition of the hold display is determined based on the display mode determination table at the time of addition and the random number value for determining the display mode at the time of addition, and the variable display corresponding to the hold information of the target is determined. When becomes, the final display mode may be determined based on the final display mode determination table and the random number value for determining the final display mode.

In the above description, when the active display change effect accompanied by the execution of the notification effect is executed as the specific effect, it is expected to be controlled in an advantageous state as compared with the case where the active display change effect without the execution of the notification effect is executed. An example of a case where the display mode has a high degree of display has been described, but the display mode has a high degree of expectation that the notification effect is controlled in an advantageous state when the notification effect is executed and when the notification effect is not executed. The proportions to be made may be the same.

In the above description, an example of the case where the display mode of the hold display in the stage before that is determined after the final display mode is determined has been described, but after the display mode at the time of addition is determined, it is based on the variable category and the like. Therefore, the final display mode may be determined by determining how many steps higher the display mode is to be changed from the display mode at the time of addition, the display mode at the timing, and the display mode after the change. That is, after determining the display mode at the time of addition, the display mode up to the final display mode may be determined.

In the above description, an example of a case where the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes to the final display mode by executing the active display change effect as the specific effect or the hold display change effect as the specific effect has been described. By executing the active display change effect or the hold display change effect a plurality of times for the active display of the same target or the hold display of the target, the display mode of the active display or the display mode of the hold display is changed in a plurality of stages. May be good.

In the above description, the case where the specific effect is executed in the normal state has been described, but the specific effect is executed only in the specific gaming state such as in the high accuracy state or the high base state. You may be.

In the above description, as an example of an advantageous state in which the specific effect can be executed, the case of reach, super reach, big hit, etc. has been described, but the specific effect is executed when the high accuracy state or the high base state is obtained. However, the specific effect may be executed depending on the type of jackpot, etc., or the specific effect may be executed depending on the possibility of pseudo-ren, the degree of promotion expectation at the time of big hit, the degree of expectation of the pending villa. You may do so.

In the above description, an example in which the active display is deleted from the active display area of the image display device 5 immediately before the final stop of the decorative symbol has been described, but the variation of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5L is stopped and the decorative symbol is displayed. Areas 5C and 5R may be erased while the variable display is in progress, or the active display may be erased after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation.

In the above description, the variable category is determined by using the random number value MR3 for determining the variable category on the main board 11 side, but the variable category may be determined on the effect control board 12 side. The same applies to the determination of the fluctuation pattern. Further, in the above description, the final display mode is determined by using the random number value MR6 for determining the final display mode on the effect control board 12 side, but the final display mode may be determined on the main board 11 side. The same applies to the determination of whether or not to execute a specific effect.

In the above description, as a notification effect for notifying that the display mode of the active display is changed, for example, a notification effect for displaying an image for notifying "two more times until chance" as shown in FIG. 32 is executed. Although an example of the case has been described, a notification effect for notifying that the display mode of the active display changes by displaying a character image may be executed, or the display mode of the active display changes by displaying an effect. A notification effect for notifying that the active display is to be performed may be executed, or a notification effect for notifying that the display mode of the active display is changed by outputting sounds such as mechanical sound, music, and voice from the speaker is executed. Alternatively, a notification effect for notifying that the display mode of the active display changes due to light emission from the underframe or the lamp may be executed. In other words, if the change in the display mode of the active display is notified from the stage before the variable display corresponding to the active display is executed, the game is played for the operation and output of sound, light, and the character. A person may be notified, and when a sub liquid crystal (such as a touch panel that functions as a sub liquid crystal) is provided, the active display indicates that the display mode of the active display is changed by using the sub liquid crystal or the image display device 5. It may be notified from a stage before the corresponding variable display is executed.

In the above description, as in the configuration example using the variable category determination table shown in FIG. 16, an example of selecting the variable category determination table according to the number of reserved storages and the special figure display result to determine the variable category has been described. , Instead of or in addition to the number of reserved memories (for example, when the number of fluctuations after the end of the jackpot or the special figure display result is the predetermined number of times "missing", for example, the fluctuation category table shown in FIG. 17 (C). The variable category may be selected by selecting the variable category determination table so as to select “C-TBL3”.

In the above description, as in the configuration example using the variable category determination table shown in FIG. 16, an example of selecting the variable category determination table according to the number of reserved storages and the special figure display result to determine the variable category has been described. , Instead of the number of reserved memories, or in addition to the number of fluctuations (for example, the number of fluctuations after the end of the jackpot, or when the special figure display result is a predetermined number of times "missing", the variation category determination table is selected again. Variable categories may be determined.

In the above description, as in the configuration example using the variable category determination table shown in FIG. 16, an example of selecting the variable category determination table according to the number of reserved storages and the special figure display result to determine the variable category has been described. , When the gaming state shifts, such as when transitioning from a high-accuracy low-base state to a low-accuracy low-base state or when transitioning from a low-accuracy low-base to a high-accuracy low-base, the variable category determination table You may reselect to determine the variable category.

The display mode of the hold display displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the second start winning memory display area 5HR may be one in which a symbol or a character image is drawn, for example, a predetermined cycle, for example. A specific hold display may be displayed as a hold display accompanied by an operation display that makes one rotation in the left-right direction or the up-down direction in one second.

In this case, for example, as a winning effect determination process in step S150, a specific holding display is displayed to determine whether or not the specific holding display is already displayed in the first starting winning memory display area 5HL and the second starting winning memory display area 5HR. Judgment is made by referring to the flag indicating that the display is in progress, and if the specific hold display is already displayed, the specific hold display that has already been displayed is specified by the timer that was set when the specific hold display was displayed in advance. The operation display timing of the hold display (for example, rotation timing) is determined, and based on the judgment result, the operation display of the specific hold display added by the first start prize or the second start prize is displayed as the specific hold display being displayed. It may be displayed in synchronization with the operation display.

In this case, for example, the operation display may be synchronized based on the timer after the appearance effect of causing the specific hold display to appear in the first start prize memory display area 5HL or the second start prize memory display area 5HR. While executing the appearance effect of making the specific hold display appear in the first start prize memory display area 5HL and the second start prize memory display area 5HR, the operation display of the specific hold display to be added is displayed as the specific hold. The display operation may be displayed while being synchronized with the display, or the appearance effect may be executed after the display is synchronized.

Further, when executing the hold display by the specific hold display, it may be executed in the game state, for example, in the high base state or the low base state, or in the high probability state or the low probability state. It may be executed when the specific effect is being executed, or it may be executed when the hold display change effect is being executed as the specific effect. Alternatively, it may be executed when the second hold display is displayed.

That is, after the game medium has passed through the start area, the appearance effect accompanying the display of the hold display is executed, and as the hold display in the game state or the execution state of the specific effect, for example, one rotation in 1 second or the like is performed. It is possible to display the specific hold display to be displayed, and when the new specific hold display is displayed based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area during the display of the specific hold display, the execution of the predetermined effect. From the inside, the operation display of the new specific hold display may be synchronized with the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed.

When the active display change effect is executed as the specific effect, the display mode of the active display after the change may be different depending on whether or not the notification effect is executed. For example, when the notification effect is executed, the display mode may be changed to an active display mode that is difficult to change or does not change when the notification effect is not executed, or is difficult to change or does not change when the notification effect is executed. The display mode may be changed to the active display.

It should be noted that the presence / absence of execution of the specific effect may not be determined based on the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table and the random number value for determining the specific effect execution presence / absence, but may be determined based on the fluctuation pattern or the fluctuation category.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various production operations including the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart, and display operation of the production image in the display area of the image display device 5 have been described. Can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, the execution rate of the look-ahead notice effect may differ depending on how much the total number of reserved memories exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 5). For example, when the total number of reserved memories is 5, the execution rate of the look-ahead notice effect may be higher than when the total number of reserved memories is 8.

In addition, various production operations including the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart, and production image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 deviate from the gist of the present invention. It is possible to change and modify it arbitrarily as long as it does not.

For example, a game score to be used for a game is given by using a frequency which is a game value of a size specified from the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game is given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using a score or a gaming score given by winning a game.

That is, it is provided with a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each of the game media based on the passage of the starting area provided in the game area and deriving and displaying the display result. It is a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine. The game is played by driving the game ball enclosed in the game into the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the hit of the game ball, and the game score is obtained according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds. Such a gaming machine has a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the gaming value that can be used for adding game points is recorded, and a gaming record. A gaming recording medium processing means for reading out the recording information recorded on the gaming recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot may be provided.

Further, for example, a game machine that uses a game medium as a game machine is taken as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, and a game medium such as a game ball can be used. It can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine that gives a score when the conditions for giving a prize are satisfied.

For example, there are probabilistic jackpots and normal jackpots as jackpot types, and based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be probabilistic jackpots, a gaming machine that is controlled to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed is shown. Not limited. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region inside (a probability variation region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the jackpot game. It can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a probabilistic state after the end.

A sorting device is provided above the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and when the game ball passes through the sorting device, the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B alternate. You may try to win a prize.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming 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, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible to do.

For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a bonus, ART, AT, CZ, etc. state (hereinafter, bonus state, etc.)) that is advantageous to the player. , Display a special image corresponding to the game to be executed (for example, a special image corresponding to the game executed after one game, a special image corresponding to the game executed after two games, ..., Etc.) , Special image display means (for example, displaying on the liquid crystal screen of the slot machine) (for example, processing to delete one oldest special image and additionally display one new special image when each game is digested), The special image display mode includes a plurality of types of display modes (for example, a red display mode, a yellow display mode, a blue display mode, a white display mode, and the like, etc., depending on the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state. ), And when the display mode of the special image corresponding to the game changes when one game is executed, before the game is executed (for example,). It may be a slot machine characterized in that it is possible to notify that the special image changes one game before, two games before, ..., Etc.), in other words, a number. It is possible to notify before executing the game executed after the number of games that the display mode of the special image corresponding to the game executed after the game changes in the game executed after the number of games. It may be a slot machine characterized by.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify that the display mode of the special image changes before the game corresponding to the special image is executed, which improves the interest of the player. be able to.

In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the game machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the predetermined effect such as the advance notice effect, the audio output operation in the speaker, and the game effect lamp Various production operations including the lighting operation of the decorative LED 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.

Further, in the above description, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer (effect control CPU 120) of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, when the variation is started, 1 Although an example of transmitting one variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU103) has the presence or absence of pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of slipping effect, etc. in the first command before reaching (when not reaching). Is sent a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the so-called second stop, and the second command is used after reaching (when not reaching), such as the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. May send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode (after the so-called second stop).

In this case, the effect control microcomputer 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 microcomputer 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 time has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. 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-described embodiment, "different ratios" are not limited to those having different ratios due to relationships such as A: B = 70%: 30% and A: B = 30%: 70%. It is a concept that includes those with different ratios due to the relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0%.

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

Further, in the above embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols of "1" to "9" are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown. Not limited to. For example, the variably displayed symbol and the derived symbol do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

Further, in the above embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols of "1" to "9" are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not limited to the mode. For example, the variably displayed symbol and the derived symbol do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type may be derived and displayed at the end. There may be.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores the random value determination table (display result determination table, jackpot type determination table, and variable category determination table), and is extracted from the main substrate 11 at the time of starting winning. Based on the random value (MR1 to MR3), the main board 11 refers to the random value determination table, and performs random value determination processing (determination of whether or not a jackpot is achieved, determination of a variable category, and jackpot. In this case, the determination of the type of jackpot) is executed, and the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined by the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading advance notice effect based on the received determination result. , The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this.

For example, the effect control board 12 stores the table for determining the random number value, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number value itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random number value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading advance notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random value determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12.

Further, the random value determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random numbers and execute the random value determination process, and may also receive the determination result determined by the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the effect control board 12 receives the random number values (MR1 and MR2), determines whether or not the jackpot is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, executes the determination of the type of the jackpot, and also executes the random number value. The determination result of the variation category determined by the main board 11 based on (MR3) may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading advance notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

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

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by pre-installing it in the storage device of the. 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.

The specific game state (big hit state) is a big prize opening after a predetermined time (symbol confirmation stop time + big hit start production time) elapses after a specific symbol combination (doublet of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. Is released and a specific game state is started, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is provided in the game area after a specific combination of symbols (doublet of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. The specific gaming state may be started by passing the ball through a specific area (a specific passage gate sensor or a winning sensor). 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 start prize memory display area 5HR ... 2nd start prize memory display area 5H ... Start prize Storage display area 6A… Ordinary winning ball device 6B… Ordinary variable winning ball device 7… Special variable winning ball device 8… Speaker 9… Lamp 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20 ... Ordinary symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... 1st start port switch 22B ... 2nd start port switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcontrollers 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

Claims (1)

It 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 related to variable display for which the start condition is not satisfied as hold information, and
A hold display means that displays a hold corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means, and a hold display means.
A special image display means for displaying a special image corresponding to the variable display based on the establishment of the variable display start condition, and
With
The display mode of the special image and the display mode of the hold display can be changed to one of a plurality of types of display modes depending on the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state.
When the display mode of the special image changes, it is possible to notify that the special image changes before the variable display start condition corresponding to the special image is satisfied .
When the variable display corresponding to the hold display is executed, the special image corresponding to the variable display, in taking over at least part display mode of hold display of display modes are possible Viewing,
If the final display mode of the special image corresponding to the variable display is not less than a predetermined degree of expectation when the variable display corresponding to the hold display is performed, rather than changing the display mode in hold display step, A gaming machine characterized in that the rate of changing the display mode at the stage of a special image is high.

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