JP6886374B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

Some conventional pachinko gaming machines can display a specific display corresponding to a variable display being executed and a hold display corresponding to a hold storage of a variable display that has not yet been executed. Further, among such pachinko gaming machines, it is possible to execute an effect (specific effect) suggesting that the variable display being executed is controlled in an advantageous state by changing the display mode of the specific display. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-116551

However, Patent Document 1 has a problem that the display mode of the specific display is changed only for the variable display being executed and the visibility of the specific display is insufficient, so that the game interest cannot be improved.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of gaming.

The gaming machine of means A is
A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Variable display means that can execute variable display and
A decidable means that can determine that the advantageous state is controlled when the variable display is started,
Hold storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage,
A determination means capable of determining that the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is controlled to the advantageous state before the determination means is determined.
A hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage, and a hold display means.
Specific display means capable of displaying the specific display in an area different from the hold display during execution of the variable display, and
Equipped with a production control means to control the production,
The effect control means
Based on the determination of the determination means, it is possible to execute a special effect of displaying the specific display in a special display mode.
By acting the action display, it is possible to execute a specific effect that changes the display mode of the predetermined display, which is the display displayed as the hold display or the specific display.
A first pattern in which the display of the action display is started and the display mode of the predetermined display is changed after a lapse of a predetermined period, and a first pattern in which the display of the action display is started and the display mode of the predetermined display is not changed after the lapse of a predetermined period. 2 patterns and can be executed,
After starting the display of the action display, the speed of the action display with respect to the target predetermined display can be reduced and displayed at a common timing in a predetermined period between the first pattern and the second pattern.
When the speed of the action display is reduced and displayed, at least one of the target predetermined display and the action display and a display different from the target predetermined display and the action display is displayed. Ri displayable der varied from the previous display mode for displaying the mode slow down the speed of the working display,
There are a plurality of deceleration display periods for displaying the action display by decelerating the speed.
The rate of executing the first pattern differs depending on whether the length of the deceleration display period is the first period or the second period longer than the first period.
It is characterized by that.
Further, the gaming machine of means 1 is
It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A variable display means capable of executing variable display (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a variation pattern setting process or a special symbol variation process of a special symbol process process) and
A determination means for determining whether or not the variable display is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol normal process) and
A hold storage means that can store information related to the variable display as hold storage (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 8-9), and
With respect to the variable display corresponding to the hold storage, the determination means for determining whether or not the variable display is controlled to the advantageous state before the determination means is determined (for example, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 8-10). The part to execute) and
A special display means capable of displaying the hold display corresponding to the hold storage (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the active display / hold display update process) and
Specific display means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes active display / hold display update processing) capable of displaying the specific display in an area different from the hold display during execution of the variable display, and
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that controls the effect,
With
The effect control means includes a special effect (for example, a waveform advance notice effect) for displaying the specific display in a special display mode (for example, sawtooth waves of different sizes) based on the determination of the determination means, and the determination means. Based on the determination of, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, an active display area change effect) for displaying the specific display in a specific display mode (for example, blue or red) different from the special display mode.
The specific display has higher visibility than the hold display (for example, the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in the central portion in the left-right direction at the lower part of the image display device 5, and has a display area larger than each hold display. Because the size is large, the visibility from the player is higher than that of each hold display).
According to this feature, since the special effect or the specific effect is executed by displaying the specific display having higher visibility than the hold display in the special display mode or the special display mode, the player pays attention to the specific display mode. It can be collected and the game entertainment can be improved.

Of the gaming machine hand stage 2,
A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine shown in Modification 5) that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A variable display means capable of executing variable display (for example, the reel shown in the modified example 5) and
Specific display means capable of displaying the specific display during execution of the variable display (for example, a portion displaying the specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed in the image display device in the modification 5), and
A special display means capable of displaying a special display corresponding to a variable display that has not been executed in an area different from the specific display (for example, a variable display that is not executed in an area different from the specific display in the image display device in the modification 5). Shows a special display corresponding to),
The effect control means for controlling the effect (for example, the effect control CPU mounted on the effect control board of the slot machine shown in the modified example 5) and
With
The effect control means
By displaying the specific display in a special display mode (for example, a sawtooth wave of a different size), a special effect (for example, a waveform) suggesting that the specific display is controlled to the advantageous state in response to a variable display that has not been executed. Notice production) can be executed,
By displaying the specific display in a specific display mode (for example, blue or red) different from the special display mode, a specific effect suggesting that the specific display is controlled to the advantageous state in response to the variable display being executed (for example). For example, an effect corresponding to the active display area change effect shown in the modification 5) can be executed.
The specific display has higher visibility than the special display (for example, as shown in the modification 5, the portion where the visibility of the specific display is higher than the visibility of the special display).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the special effect or the specific effect is executed by displaying the specific display having higher visibility than the special display in the special display mode or the special display mode. Therefore, the player pays attention to the specific display mode. It can be collected and the game entertainment can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 3, a game machine unit 1 or unit 2,
Each of the special effect and the specific effect includes a plurality of effect modes (for example, effect type A and effect type B in the waveform advance notice effect, and effect type α and effect type β in the active display area change effect). The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on whether or not it is executed in the effect mode (for example, when the waveform advance notice effect is executed in the effect type B, the jackpot expectation is higher than when it is executed in the effect type A. The part where is high, or when the active display area change effect is executed with the effect type β, the part where the big hit expectation is higher than when it is executed with the effect type α)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the production mode of the special production or the specific production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Gaming machine Hand stage 4, a one Kano gaming machine unit 1 unit 3,
At least one of the special display mode and the specific display mode includes a plurality of display modes (for example, a small sawtooth wave and a large sawtooth wave in a waveform advance notice effect, and blue and red in an active display area change effect).
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on which of the plurality of display modes the specific display is displayed (for example, when a large sawtooth wave is displayed as a waveform warning effect). The jackpot expectation is higher than when a small sawtooth wave is displayed, and when the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in red as an active display area change effect, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in blue. Is high)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be made to pay attention to the display mode of the specific display, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 5, a one Kano gaming machine unit 1 unit 4,
The effect control means can execute the special effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, a portion capable of executing the waveform advance notice effect as a look-ahead advance notice effect over a plurality of variable displays).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the special effect over a plurality of variable displays, so that the game interest can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 6 is a one Kano gaming machine unit 1 means 5,
The specific display means displays the specific display in the first aspect when the variable display is being executed (for example, a portion of the active display area 81SG5F that starts light emission), and when the variable display ends, the specific display means. The display is displayed in a second mode different from the first mode (for example, a portion of the active display area 81SG5F at which light emission is terminated).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the specific display is displayed in the first aspect, the player can clearly recognize that the variable display is being executed, so that the game interest can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 7, a game machine unit 6,
The effect control means
When a new variable display is started, an effect display effect (for example, an effect display effect) for displaying the hold display displayed on the special display means or an effect display in which the special display shifts to the specific display means as the specific display (for example). The transition effect shown in Modification 3) can be executed.
When the specific display changes from the second aspect to the first aspect, the effect display effect can be executed (for example, as shown in the modification 3, when the active display area 81SG5F starts emitting light. The part that executes the transition effect)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to draw more attention to the effect at the start of the variable display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Gaming machine Hand stage 8, a game machine unit 6,
The effect control means can execute a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) suggesting that the variable display is controlled to the advantageous state during execution of the variable display.
The specific display changes from the first aspect to the second aspect when the predetermined effect is executed (for example, as shown in the modification 4, the light emission of the active display area 81SG5F ends from the start timing of the reach effect. Part to do)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by changing the specific display from the first aspect to the second aspect, the player can pay attention to the predetermined effect, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 9, a one Kano gaming machine unit 1 means 8,
Equipped with an effect display means (for example, an image display device 5)
The specific display means can display the specific display in a first display mode (for example, white) and a second display mode (for example, blue or red) different from the first display mode.
The effect control means
When the display mode of the specific display changes from the first display mode to the second display mode, the spear 81SG603 is active as an action effect acting on the specific display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (L)). Display area 81SG5F piercing effect) and
It is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in a visibility change effect (for example, FIGS. 8-27 (M) and 8-27 (N)) that changes the visibility of at least a part of the effect display means. Vibration display effect that vibrates the entire image from side to side) and can be executed.
When the action effect is executed, the visibility change effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 (L) to 8-27 (N), the spear 81SG603 is stuck in the active display area 81SG5F. The part where the entire image displayed on the image display device 5 vibrates from side to side)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the effect of directing can be improved, and the hobby of the game can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 10, a gaming machine unit 9,
The effect control means
As an effect targeting the specific display, a special effect different from the action effect and the visibility change effect (for example, an effect of changing the size and shape of the active display area 81SG5F as shown in the modification 2) is executed. It is possible, and the action effect, the visibility change effect, and the special effect can be executed during the variable display of 1 (for example, as shown in the modification 2, the active display area is performed together with the action effect and the vibration display effect. The part that enables the effect of changing the size and shape of 81SG5F to be executed during the variable display of 1)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can pay attention to the number of effects executed during the variable display of 1, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 11 is means 1 0 of the gaming machine,
The effect control means does not execute the action effect during the execution of the special effect (for example, as shown in the modification 2, the effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F together with the action effect and the vibration display effect (for example, for example). When the effect of changing the size and shape of the active display area 81SG5F) can be executed during the variable display of 1, the action effect is not executed during the execution of the effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F. The part that shifts the execution period of each production)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the production periods of the special production and the action production from overlapping, so that the special production can attract the attention of the player, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 12 is a one Kano gaming machine unit 1 means 11,
The specific display means can display the specific display in a first display mode and a second display mode different from the first display mode.
The effect control means
When the display mode of the specific display changes from the first display mode to the second display mode, an action effect that causes the action display to act on the hold display or the special display (for example, the color shown in the modification 1). Ball 81SG931) can be executed,
The action effect is shown in FIG. 8-31 (C) as a first pattern (for example, modification 1) in which the display of the action display is started and the display mode of the hold display or the special display is changed after a lapse of a predetermined period. The success pattern) and the second pattern (for example, FIG. 8-31 (D) as a modification 1) in which the display of the action display is started and the display mode of the hold display or the special display is not changed after a lapse of a predetermined period are shown. Failure pattern) and is feasible and
After starting the display of the action display, the speed of the action display with respect to the target hold display or the special display is reduced and displayed at a common timing in a predetermined period between the first pattern and the second pattern. It is possible (for example, the part that executes the deceleration control shown in FIG. 8-31 (B) as the first modification).
When the speed of the action display is reduced and displayed, one of the target hold display or the special display and the action display and the target display other than the hold display or the special display and the action display. , At least one of the display modes can be changed from the display mode before the display mode is reduced by reducing the speed of the action display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (B) as a modification 1). , When the action display speed is reduced and displayed, the display mode other than the hold display, active display area 81SG5F, and color ball 81SG931 is displayed dimly).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the action display. In addition, it is possible to effectively incite whether or not the pending display or the special display to be targeted changes.

Gaming machine Hand stage 13 is means 1 2 of the gaming machine,
The effect control means
The speed of the action display can be reduced and displayed over a first period (for example, 3 seconds) and a second period (for example, 5 seconds) different from the first period.
When the action effect is executed in the first pattern, the speed of the action display is reduced and displayed over the second period at a higher rate than when the action effect is executed in the second pattern. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-33 as a modification 1, when the action effect is executed in the first pattern, the color is colored at a higher rate for 5 seconds than in the case where the action effect is executed in the second pattern. The part that executes the deceleration of the speed of the ball 81SG931)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be noticed during the period in which the speed of the action display is decelerated, so that the game interest can be improved.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. 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 effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a figure which shows the image display device in this embodiment. It is a block diagram in the effect control board. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. (A) is a diagram illustrating a fluctuation pattern, and (B) is a diagram showing the reliability for each reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data holding area for effect control, (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a reception command buffer at the time of starting winning, and (C) is a configuration of an active display buffer. It is a figure which shows. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the random value value determination processing at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a part of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the read-ahead notice setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the read-ahead notice setting process. (A) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the waveform advance notice effect, and (B) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the hold display advance notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waveform advance notice effect execution processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of active display area change effect determination processing. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the active display area change effect, and m (B) is a diagram showing the execution determination ratio of the suggestion effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the development destination suggestion effect decision processing. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio of the development destination suggestion production. (A) is a diagram showing an effect pattern of the first development destination suggestion effect, (B) is a diagram showing an effect pattern of the second development destination suggestion effect, and (C) is a diagram showing the first development destination suggestion effect and the first. 2 It is a figure which shows the production pattern of the development destination suggestion production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during variable display. Timing chart during variable display. (A) is a diagram showing a frame buffer area when the vibration display effect is not executed, and (B) is a diagram showing a frame buffer area when the vibration display effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the effect display mode in the image display device during variable display. It is a figure which shows the effect display mode in the image display device during variable display. It is a figure which shows the effect display mode in the image display device during variable display. It is a figure which shows the effect display mode in the image display device during variable display. It is a figure which shows the effect display mode in the image display device during variable display. It is a figure which shows the effect display mode in the image display device during variable display. It is a figure which shows the effect display mode in the image display apparatus during variable display in modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the hold change mode determination table in the modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the deceleration period determination table in the modification 1.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

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

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

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

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

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal pattern game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

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

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

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

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

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. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, stick controller 31A and push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number cut (time cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

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

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is also called the low accuracy high base state, the probability variation state is called the high accuracy high base state, and the normal state is also called the low accuracy low base state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like, turning off the light, or the operation of the movable body 32.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

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

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state having the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

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

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

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

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

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

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

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

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. 4 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. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). 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 S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted 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 S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

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. 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. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process 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 (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

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. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

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 process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state 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 S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated 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, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, 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 S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

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 an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

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 or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

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, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

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 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.

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

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

Here, in the hold of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game, the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B. ) Generates based on the starting prize. That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is held. Will be done. In the present embodiment, the hold display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening is displayed as a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening (entering). The hold display generated based on the start winning by entering) is also changed to a round white display. Further, the active display area 81SG5F in the present embodiment is formed in a hemispherical shape having a larger display area than each hold display. That is, the active display area 81SG5F in the present embodiment is displayed in the central portion in the left-right direction at the lower part of the image display device 5, and has a larger display area than each hold display. The visibility from the person is high. That is, the visibility in this embodiment indicates the ease of recognition by the line of sight from the player. Therefore, the active display area 81SG5F is larger than the hold display as in the present embodiment, is displayed at a position that is easier for the player to see than the hold display, and has higher brightness than the hold display. It may include things and the like.

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

As shown in FIG. 8-2, the display control unit 123 stores data such as characters (image data such as people, animals, characters, figures, symbols, etc., also called CG data) as image element data used as a sprite image. A display control circuit is configured together with the CGROM 81SG205 and the SDRAM 81SG210 (synchronous DRAM) used as the frame buffer area 81SG501 (VRAM area, see FIG. 8-24).

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

The display control unit 123 is a system register 81SG202 that stores various settings of the display control unit 123, attributes (parameters used when drawing a character, such as the drawing order of the character, the number of colors, and the enlargement / reduction ratio. Frames the CG data stored in the attribute register 81SG203 that stores the palette number, coordinates, etc.), the drawing control unit 81SG206 that controls the drawing of the image in the drawing area described later in the frame buffer area 81SG501, and the CGROM81SG205. Video signals (R (red), G (green), B) for displaying image data stored in a display area described later in the data transfer control unit 81SG211 that controls transfer to the buffer area 81SG501 and the frame buffer area 81SG501. (Blue)) An integrated circuit equipped with an output control unit 81SG213 that outputs signals and synchronization signals, a DA converter 81SG214 that converts video signals output from the output control unit 81SG213 into analog signals and outputs them to the image display device 5. Is.

A system bus and a CG bus are provided inside the display control unit 123, and the system bus and the CG bus are connected to the CPU (effect control CPU 120) of the effect control microcomputer 81SG81 via the CPU interface 81SG201. At the same time, the CG bus is connected to the CGROM81SG205 via the CG bus interface 81SG204. The system register 81SG202 is connected to the system bus, and the attribute register 81SG203 is connected to the CG bus, so that the effect control CPU 120 can access the system register 81SG202 and the attribute register 81SG203.

Further, the drawing control unit 81SG206, the data transfer control unit 81SG211 and the output control unit 81SG213 are connected to the system bus so that the system register 81SG202 can be accessed. Further, the drawing control unit 81SG206 and the data transfer control unit 81SG211 are connected to the CG bus so that the CGROM81SG205 and the attribute register 81SG203 can be accessed.

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

The system register 81SG202 contains a system control register that stores instructions such as initial setting, drawing, and data transfer, an interrupt control register that stores interrupt signal output commands described later, a drawing area in the frame buffer area 81SG501, and palette data. A drawing register for storing the arrangement area of the data, a data transfer register for storing the transfer source address and the transfer destination address at the time of data transfer, a display register for storing the display area in the frame buffer area 81SG501, and the like are allocated. ..

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

The frame buffer area 81SG501 of the SDRAM 81SG210 includes a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a character buffer in which necessary characters are read from the CGROM81SG205 and stored, and palette data when the drawing control unit 81SG206 draws an image. Each area such as a CG buffer for temporarily storing (data in which the display color of the character is defined) and for temporarily storing CG data when the drawing control unit 81SG206 draws an image is allocated. Has been done.

Further, as will be described later, the frame buffer area 81SG501 is assigned a first drawing area (first image buffer area) in which the image data displayed on the image display device 5 is stored, and the drawing area is divided into. By being specified by the display register, the image drawn and stored in the drawing area is displayed on the image display device 5.

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

In the process data, the setting contents to be performed by the effect control CPU 120 for the system register 81SG202 and the attribute register 81SG203 are defined for each V blank. The setting contents of the system register 81SG202 include drawing, data transfer instructions, CG data for data transfer, palette data, and attribute settings. Further, the setting content of the attribute register 81SG203 is an attribute, that is, a parameter itself used when drawing a character.

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

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

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

Further, in order for the drawing control unit 81SG206 to perform drawing processing, it is necessary that an attribute is set in the attribute register 81SG203. Since the attributes are different for each V blank, the attributes according to the process data are stored in the attribute register 81SG203 for each V blank.

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

Next, the effect control command output from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-3 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte 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. 8-3 (A) 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. 8-3 (A), the command 8001H is a first fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variablely displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. 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 designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "miss" or "big hit" and the variable display result are displayed. Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is set in the case of "big hit".

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

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. 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. As a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time saving control. On the other hand, it is a second game state specification command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is set as the third game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time saving no probability change state) in which the time saving control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is set as the time saving control and probability change. This is the fourth game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming 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 jackpot end designation command that specifies the display of the effect image at the end of the jackpot game state.

In the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot 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 specification command. .. Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result specification 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, for example, the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "16") in the normal open big hit state and the short-term open big hit state. Is set.

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

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

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

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. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an 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" and the judgment result of the big hit type (probability change, non-probability change, or sudden change) as the judgment result at the time of winning. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is the variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-4, 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, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern , Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result of the general map is 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 MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), and updates various numerical data by software to update one of the random numbers MR1 to MR4. Numerical data indicating the part may be counted.

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

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

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "missing normal figure". It is a random number value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), in the present embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to super reach E are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect suggesting that it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. The reliability (big hit reliability) when each reach is executed is represented by the number of black stars in FIG. 8-5 (B). Normal reach <Super reach E <Super reach D <Super reach C <Super The order is higher in the order of reach B <super reach A. In addition, a reach that is determined to be a big hit may be provided.

In this embodiment, the super reach is performed via the normal reach. In addition, during the reach production of Super Reach, a development production that develops (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. The fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the like shown in FIG. 8-5 (A) and the fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like are fluctuation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. In addition, although FIG. 8-5 (A) shows a fluctuation pattern in which the reliability develops to a super reach one step higher, a fluctuation pattern in which the reliability develops by two or more steps is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed a plurality of times may be provided.

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach having the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, Super Reach E, which has the lowest reliability among Super Reach, is notified of the title of the reach only by display, and other Super Reach is notified of the title by display and voice. In this way, the title notification is executed by more production devices in the reach with high reliability than in the reach with low reliability. As a result, the player's expectation can be effectively fueled, and the effect of the effect is improved. The mode of notification of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or regardless of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be different depending on the actual display result and the like. In addition, the font (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typeface (Semi-cursive, regular script, etc.) of the title characters may be different depending on the type of reach.

The notification of the title of the reach (title notification) is not limited to the one indicating the title itself such as the name of the reach, and may indicate the name of the character appearing in the reach production, the production content of the reach production, and the like.

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

The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to to determine 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 symbol display result. It's a table.

In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a 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 (judgment 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" or "loss".

In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used as the determination result of whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state. It is the judgment data to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is in the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are obtained as "big hit" than in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the big hit game state in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher than the probability of being determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment) (about 1 in the present embodiment). / 30). That is, in the display result determination table, there is a probability that when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability variation state (high probability state), it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state as compared with the case of the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so as to be higher.

FIG. 8-7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" and the jackpot game state is controlled, any of a plurality of jackpot types can be selected based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine the crab. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol). The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot" depending on whether the game is a special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B. It is assigned to multiple types of jackpots such as "B".

Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8-7 (B). In the present embodiment, the jackpot type includes high-accuracy control and time-saving control after the end of the jackpot game state. Probability change jackpot A and probability variation jackpot B that are executed and shift to the high accuracy high base state, and non-probability change jackpot B that only the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state and shift to the low accuracy high base state are set. There is.

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

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the probabilistic jackpot A and the probabilistic jackpot B are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the jackpot that occurs again is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state, so that the jackpot gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs continuously.

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

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), "probability variation jackpot A" and "probability variation jackpot B" are used depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The allocation of judgment values for the jackpot type is different. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B" with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of "probability variation big hit B". With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the jackpot type is set to "probability variation jackpot B" and controlled to the short-term open jackpot state with a small number of rounds. In a game state in which a game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of a short-term open jackpot state in which a small number of winning balls are obtained, and the game interest is reduced. It can be prevented.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is determined by whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of whether it exists, the probability of becoming a non-probability jackpot and the probability of becoming a probabilistic jackpot are the same regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. It is said that.

Therefore, as described above, the assignment of the judgment value to the "probability change jackpot B" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and the "probability change jackpot A" is used. The assignment of the judgment value to "" also differs depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability variable jackpot A" with a large number of rounds, the variable special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that the case of is easier to determine than the case of the first special figure.

Even when the variable special figure is the second special figure, a judgment value in a predetermined range different from the case where the variable special figure is the first special figure is assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B". You may. For example, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than when the variable special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B". Alternatively, regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data.

Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern can be selected from the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is decided in advance that the special figure display result is "big hit", and the special figure display result is "missing". A fluctuation pattern determination table for loss, which is used when it is determined in advance to do so, is prepared in advance.

Further, the variation pattern determination table for loss includes the variation pattern determination table A for loss, which is used when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less, and the variation pattern determination table A, which is used when the total number of reserved storages is 2 or more. A variation pattern determination table B and a variation pattern determination table C for loss, which is used when the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is performed, are prepared in advance.

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

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

The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure in which the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting prize (first starting winning) is generated, but has not yet been started. Stores the pending data of the game (special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A). As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are reserved data. , Store until the number of stored items reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and a starting winning (second starting winning) occurs, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second 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. In this case, the start port data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of 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. For example, the normal map holding storage unit is associated with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is for determining 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 balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 of the above is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

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

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

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

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

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

The effect control flag setting unit 81SG191 has a plurality of types 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. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 81SG191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 81SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control 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 81SG192 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

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

In the present embodiment, the data constituting the start winning command buffer 81SG194A as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 81SG194. The reception command buffer 81SG194A at the time of starting winning is stored in the storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the first special figure reserved storage. Corresponding area) and storage area corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special figure reserved storage (area corresponding to buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4") And are provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (C), the effect control buffer setting unit 81SG194 is provided with one storage area corresponding to the active display area, and the situation at the time of winning the variable display during execution. The data constituting the active display buffer 81SG194B capable of specifying the data is stored. When there is a start prize to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, and the variable category designation A set of four commands, a command and a hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command), is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold storage in the start winning command receive command buffer 81SG194A and the active display buffer 81SG194B are the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure hold storage and the second special figure hold storage separately is secured by associating the variable category designation command and the hold storage number notification command.

The stored contents of these storage areas (entries) are shifted upward one by one as described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest held storage (buffer number “1”) is started. To go.

Further, the start winning command buffer 81SG194A and the active display buffer 81SG194B of the present embodiment indicate whether or not they are the target of the hold display notice effect and the effect mode (effect type) of the hold display notice effect, which will be described later. The hold display advance notice effect target flag and the waveform advance notice effect target flag indicating whether or not it is the effect target of the waveform advance notice effect described later and the effect mode (effect type) of the waveform advance notice effect are stored in association with each buffer number. A storage area is reserved for each storage area (entry) so that it can be used.

In addition, in the hold display notice effect target flag, any value of "0", "1", or "2" is stored in the pre-reading notice setting process described later, and the hold display notice effect is produced. When the execution is not decided (when it is not decided to be the target of the hold display notice effect), "0" is stored, and when the execution of the hold display notice effect is decided, "1" or "2" is stored. To. When "1" is stored in the hold display notice effect target flag, the hold display corresponding to the hold display notice effect target flag is displayed in a round blue display, and the hold display notice effect target flag is displayed as "1". When "2" is stored, the hold notice corresponding to the hold display notice effect target flag is displayed in a round red display.

Further, in the waveform advance notice effect target flag, any value of "0", "1", or "2" is stored in the pre-reading advance notice setting process described later, and the waveform advance notice effect can be executed. If it is not determined (if it is not determined to be the target of the waveform advance notice effect), "0" is stored, and if the execution of the waveform horizontal country effect is determined, "1" or "2" is stored. When "1" is stored in the waveform advance notice effect target flag, the amplitude of the amplitude in the active display area is increased over the period until the variation display corresponding to the entry in which the waveform advance notice effect target flag is stored is started. When a small sawtooth wave (waveform: small) is repeatedly displayed and "2" is stored in the waveform advance notice effect target flag, until the variation display corresponding to the entry in which the waveform advance notice effect target flag is stored is started. A sawtooth wave (waveform: large) with a large amplitude is repeatedly displayed in the active display area over the period of.

The effect control CPU 120 stores commands from the beginning of the empty entry of the start winning command buffer 81SG194A (the entry with the youngest buffer number) at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. .. At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if the command is received, if the command reception is based on the start winning to the first starting winning opening, the buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" corresponding to the special figure hold storage In the storage area corresponding to each, the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the hold storage number notification command are stored in this order, and the command reception is based on the start winning to the second start winning entry. If it is, the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the hold are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" corresponding to the special figure hold storage. It will be stored in the order of the memory number notification command.

In the present embodiment, when the variation display based on the first special figure hold storage is executed, the buffer number “1-1” of the start winning command buffer 81SG194A when the variation display of the decorative symbol is started. The contents of the entry of are copied to the entry of the active display buffer 81SG194B, and the stored contents of the entry of the buffer number "1-1" of the command buffer 81SG194A received at the time of starting winning are deleted, and the contents after the buffer number "1-2" are deleted. The stored contents of the entry are shifted to the next higher entry.

Further, when the variation display based on the second special figure hold storage is executed, the content of the entry of the buffer number "2-1" of the start winning command buffer 81SG194A when the variation display of the decorative symbol is started. Is copied to the entry of the active display buffer 81SG194B, the stored contents of the entry of the buffer number "2-1" of the start winning command buffer 81SG194A are deleted, and the stored contents of the entries after the buffer number "2-2" are deleted. Is shifted to the next higher entry.

In the present embodiment, by executing the active display / hold display update process described later, the hold display in the first hold storage display area 81SG5D and the second hold storage display area 81SG5U can be displayed in each of the start winning command buffer 81SG194A. It is possible to display in a display mode based on the hold display notice effect target flag stored in the entry. Further, by executing the waveform advance notice effect execution process described later, the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in a display mode based on the value of the waveform advance notice effect target flag stored in each entry of the start winning command buffer 81SG194A. It is possible. The data stored in the active display buffer 81SG194B is deleted every time the variable display of the decorative symbol is completed.

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

When the first start port switch 22A is off in S81SG101 (S81SG101; N), or when the first special figure reserved storage number reaches the upper limit in S81SG102 (S81SG102; Y), the variable winning ball device 6B Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on (S81SG104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S81SG104; Y), the number of reserved special figure reservations, which is the number of reserved special figure games using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value (S81SG104; Y). For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is "4") (S81SG105). 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. When the second special figure hold storage number is not the upper limit value in S81SG105 (S81SG105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "2" (S81SG106).

After executing any of the processes of S81SG103 and S81SG106, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1 (S81SG107). 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 hold memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved storages is also updated to be added by 1 (S81SG108). 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 S81SG108, the CPU 103 uses the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination 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 value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted (S81SG109). 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 corresponding to the start port buffer value (S81SG110). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the first 2 Numerical data indicating random values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the special figure hold storage unit.

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

Following the processing of S81SG110, the transmission setting of the start port winning designation command according to the start port buffer value is performed (S81SG111). 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 transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

Following the processing of S81SG111, the winning random number value determination processing is executed (S81SG112). 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. (S81SG113). The hold storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

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

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

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time saving flag and the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit, for example, to confirm the state of the pachinko gaming machine. The current gaming state in 1 is specified (S81SG121). The CPU 103 identifies that it is in the probabilistic state when the probabilistic flag is on, identifies that it is in the time saving state when the probabilistic flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probabilistic flag and the time saving flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

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

When it is determined by S81SG123 that it is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot does not occur at the time of variable display (S81SG123; N), the symbol corresponding to the variation display result being "missing" The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S81SG124), and it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving state (S81SG125). If the time reduction flag is not set (S81SG125; N), the loss variation pattern determination table A is selected and set, and if the time reduction flag is set (S81SG125; Y), the loss variation pattern determination table is selected. Select and set C (S81SG127).

The loss variation pattern determination table A is a loss variation pattern determination table used when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less. Further, the loss variation pattern determination table C is a loss variation pattern determination table used when the game state is a high base state in which the time saving control is executed.

In this embodiment, in addition to the loss variation pattern determination table A and the loss variation pattern determination table C, the loss variation pattern determination table used when the total number of reserved storages is two or more. B is prepared in advance, but among these loss pattern determination tables A to C, the loss variation pattern determination table A can take a random value MR3 for variation pattern determination for a non-reach variation pattern. Values from 0 to A are assigned in the range, and in the loss pattern determination tables B and C, 0 to 0 in the range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the non-reach variation pattern. A value greater than A is assigned. On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to C for loss, values from B to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach within the range that the random number value MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination can take.

Therefore, by determining the variation pattern using the loss pattern determination table A in S81SG126, the determination of non-reach and super reach is always non-reach or super reach even if the number of reserved memories changes after the determination. Since it is a variation pattern, the determination at the time of winning a start is made by using the variation pattern determination table A for loss.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), when the S81SG123 determines that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot at the time of variable display (S123; Y), the jackpot type determination The jackpot type is determined based on the random value MR2 for (S81SG128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. , Select the jackpot type determination table data from the table data that composes the jackpot type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined.

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

After executing any of the processes of S81SG126, S81SG127, and S81SG130, the variation pattern determination table set in the processes of S81SG126, S81SG127, and S81SG130 and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for the variation pattern determination are used. The variation category according to the range of the determination value including the random value MR3 is determined (S81SG131). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), when at least the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode is "non-reach" in common regardless of the total number of reserved storages. A variable category that is a variable display mode of "super reach", a variable category that is a variable display mode of "super reach", and a variable category of "other" that is a variable display mode other than "non-reach" and "super reach" (for example, normal reach). It suffices if it can be determined whether or not the variable category is determined based on the random number value MR3.

After that, after making the setting for transmitting the variation category designation command according to the determination result by the processing of S81SG131 to the effect control board 12 (S81SG132), the random number value determination process at the time of winning is completed.

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

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

Waveform advance notice effect target flag and hold display When there is no entry for which the value of the advance notice effect target flag is undecided (S81SG242; N), the pre-reading advance notice setting process is terminated, and the waveform advance notice effect target flag and the hold display advance notice effect target flag When there is an entry whose value of is undecided (S81SG242; Y), the entry is an entry of the first special figure reserved storage, that is, the buffer number is one of "1-1" to "1-4". Whether or not it is determined (S81SG243). When the entry is an entry of the first special figure reserved storage (S81SG243; Y), whether or not the buffer number of the entry is "1-2" or later, that is, the entry is the first special figure. It is determined whether or not it is the 2nd to 4th hold storage in the hold memory (S81SG244). It should be noted that the reason for determining whether or not the buffer number is "1-2" or later is to secure the waveform advance notice effect and the hold display advance notice effect. When the buffer number of the entry is "1-2" or later (S81SG244; Y), "1" or "2" is already set in the value of the waveform advance notice effect target flag and the value of the hold display advance notice effect target flag. It is determined whether or not there is an entry, that is, whether or not the waveform advance notice effect and the hold display advance notice effect are already being executed (S81SG245, S81SG246).

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

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

The effect type A is an effect type (display mode) in which a sawtooth wave (waveform: small) having a small amplitude is repeatedly displayed in the active display area 81SG5F, and the effect type B is an effect type (display mode) in which the amplitude is large in the active display area 81SG5F. This is an effect type (display mode) in which a sawtooth wave (waveform: large) is repeatedly displayed. When the sawtooth wave with a large amplitude is repeatedly displayed in the active display area 81SG5F by determining whether or not the waveform advance notice effect is executed and the effect type, the sawtooth wave with a small amplitude is repeatedly displayed in the active display area 81SG5F. The variable display result of the notice target becomes a big hit at a higher rate than the case where it is done. That is, in the waveform advance notice effect, the jackpot expectation is set to be the highest when the waveform advance notice effect is executed in the effect type B, and the jackpot expectation is set to be the lowest when the waveform advance notice effect is not executed (waveform advance notice). Expectation of big hit in production: Production type B> Production type A> Waveform notice production not executed).

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

When the entry in which the values of the waveform advance notice effect target flag and the hold display advance notice effect target flag are undecided is the second special figure hold memory (S81SG243), the waveform advance notice effect target flag or the hold display advance notice effect target flag is already set. When the values of "1" and "2" are set (S81SG245; Y or S81SG246; Y), and when it is decided not to execute the waveform advance notice effect in S81SG248 (S81SG249; N), the waveform advance notice effect of the entry is made. The target flag is set to "0", which is a value corresponding to the non-execution of the waveform advance notice effect (S81SG251), and the hold display advance notice effect target flag of the entry is set to a value corresponding to the non-execution of the hold display advance notice effect (that is,). “0”) indicating that the hold display is displayed in white is set, and the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated (S81SG251).

Further, in S81SG247, when there is a variation category specification command other than non-reach in the variation category specification command in the first special figure hold memory before the entry in which the values of the waveform advance notice effect target flag and the hold display advance notice effect target flag are undecided ( S81SG247; N), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the symbol designation command, and determines whether or not the first special figure hold memory before the entry has a hold memory that is a big hit (S81SG253). When there is no hold memory that becomes a big hit in the first special figure hold memory before the entry (S81SG253; N), a random number for determining the hold display notice effect is extracted, and the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and not shown in the entry. The presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice effect and the effect type (display mode of the hold display) are determined using the hold display notice effect determination table (S81SG254).
In the processing of S81SG254, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), when the symbol designation command and the variable category show non-reach loss, it is determined at a rate of 95% that the hold display notice effect is not executed, and 5%. It is decided to execute the hold display notice effect in the effect type C at the ratio of, and it is decided to execute the hold display notice effect in the effect type D at the ratio of 0%. In addition, when the symbol designation command and the variable category indicate a normal reach loss, it is decided that the hold display notice effect is not executed at a rate of 80%, and the hold display notice effect is executed at a rate of 20% in the effect type C. It is decided, and it is decided to execute the hold display notice effect in the effect type D at a rate of 0%. In addition, when the symbol designation command and the variable category indicate super reach loss, it is decided that the hold display notice effect is not executed at a rate of 60%, and the hold display notice effect is executed at the effect type C at a rate of 30%. It is decided that the hold display notice effect is executed in the effect type D at a rate of 10%. Then, when the symbol designation command and the variable category indicate a big hit, it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect at a rate of 30%, and to execute the hold display notice effect in the effect type C at a rate of 10%. Then, it is decided to execute the hold display notice effect in the effect type D at a rate of 60%.

The effect type C is an effect type (display mode) for displaying the hold display in blue, and the effect type D is an effect type (display mode) for displaying the hold display in red. By deciding whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect and the type of effect in this way, when the hold display is displayed in red, the variable display of the notice target is displayed at a higher rate than when the hold display is displayed in blue. The result is a big hit. That is, in the hold display notice effect, the jackpot expectation is set to be the highest when the hold display notice effect is executed in the effect-specific D, and the jackpot expectation is set to be the lowest when the hold display notice effect is not executed. (Expected jackpot in the hold display notice effect: effect type D> effect type C> hold display notice effect not executed).

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

Further, in S81SG253, when there is a hold memory that is a big hit in the first special figure hold memory before the entry in which the values of the waveform notice effect target flag and the hold display notice effect target flag are undecided, or in S81SG254, the hold display notice effect is displayed. When non-execution is determined (S81SG255; N), a value (“0”) corresponding to non-execution of the hold display notice effect is set in the hold display notice effect flag of the entry (S81SG257), and the waveform of the entry. A value (“0”) corresponding to non-execution of the waveform advance notice effect is set in the advance notice effect target flag, and the pre-reading advance notice setting process is terminated (S81SG258).

It should be noted that the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which only one of the hold display notice effect and the waveform notice effect can be executed as the look-ahead notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. As the pre-reading notice effect, the hold display notice effect and the waveform notice effect may be executed in duplicate.

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the effect control CPU 120 is set and starts controlling the effect device (image display device 5) according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1 and the like) of the waveform advance notice effect process table, and the waveform advance notice effect is produced. The execution process ends (S81SG269).

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

In S81SG264, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process. When the value of the effect control process flag is not the value corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process (S81SG264; N), the process proceeds to S81SG265, and when the value of the output control process flag is the value corresponding to the special figure hit waiting process (S81SG264). Y) clears the waveform advance notice effect process timer and the waveform advance notice effect execution flag (S81SG275 and S81SG276), and ends the waveform advance notice effect execution process.

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

When the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set (S81SG281; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (S81SG283). When the second variable start command reception flag is set (S81SG283; Y), the contents of the entry of the buffer number "2-1" in the start winning command buffer 81SG194A are copied to the active display buffer 81SG194B (update storage). (S81SG284a), various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer 81SG194A are buffered. It shifts upward by one number (S81SG284b). The contents of the buffer number "2-1" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, when the received variation display result specification command is the second variation display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, three symbols "7" as stop symbols. ”Determine the combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbols). Further, when the received variation display result specification command is the third variation display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd numbers other than "7" (for example, "111") are used as stop symbols. It is determined from the combination of decorative patterns such as "333", "555", and "999"). Further, when the received variation display result specification command is the fourth variation display result specification command corresponding to the non-probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, a decorative symbol in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as a stop symbol. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Further, when the received variation display result specification command is the first variation display result specification command corresponding to the loss, a combination of decorative symbols (loss symbols) in which the three symbols are not uniform is determined as the stop symbol.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an entry in the start winning command buffer 81SG194A in which the value of the hold display advance notice effect target flag or the waveform advance notice effect target flag is "1" or "2", that is, hold. It is determined whether or not the display advance notice effect or the waveform advance notice effect is being executed (S81SG287). When the hold display advance notice effect or the waveform advance notice effect is not being executed (S81SG287; N), whether or not to execute the active display area change effect that changes the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F during the variable display and the effect type are selected. The active display area change effect determination process (S81SG288) to be determined and the development destination suggestion effect determination process (S81SG289) to determine the effect pattern of the development destination suggestion effect that suggests the reach effect (reach effect of the development destination) to be executed in the variable display. ), To proceed to S81SG290. When the hold display advance notice effect or the waveform advance notice effect is being executed (S81SG287; Y), the process proceeds to the process of S81SG290 without going through the processes of S81SG288 and S81SG289.

In the present embodiment, as shown in the process of S81SG290, one process table is selected according to the presence / absence of execution of the effect to be executed during the variable display and the effect type of each effect, and the process table of the one is used. Although the embodiment of starting the variable display is illustrated by using the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and a process table dedicated to the presence or absence of execution of the effect to be executed during the variable display and the effect type of each effect is used. May be selected to start the variable display using each process table.

That is, during the variable display, as will be described later (see FIGS. 8-27), the action effect and the vibration display effect are executed as an integrated effect, but the process table for the action effect and the vibration display effect are used. By selecting each process table, the action effect and the vibration display effect may be executed individually. This also applies to the suggestion effect, the active display area change effect, the development destination suggestion effect, and the like.

In S81SG290, the effect control CPU 120 is a process according to the presence / absence of execution of the variation pattern (variation pattern designation command), the suggestion effect described later, the start display effect, the action effect, the active display area change effect, and the development destination suggestion effect, and the effect pattern. Select a table. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S81SG292).

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect device (image display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (S81SG293). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the variation display of the decorative pattern according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one is performed, but the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the specified command.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S81SG294). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S81SG295). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms. Every time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. The variation of the decorative pattern is realized by outputting the signal corresponding to the image data to the image display device 5 and displaying the image according to the signal by the image display device 5. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (S172) (S81SG296).

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

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

The effect type α is an effect type (display mode) for displaying the active display area 81SG5F in blue, and the effect type β is an effect type (display mode) for displaying the active display area 81SG5F in red. is there. By determining whether or not the active display area change effect is executed and the effect type in this way, when the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in red, the rate is higher than when the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in blue. The fluctuation display result is a big hit. That is, in the active display area change effect, the jackpot expectation is highest when the active display area change effect is executed by the effect type β, and the jackpot expectation is lowest when the active display area change effect is not executed. (Expectation of big hit in active display area change effect: effect type β> effect type α> active display area change effect not executed).

In the present embodiment, the active display change effect is always executed when the variable display result is a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result is not limited to this. Even if it is a big hit, a case may be provided in which it is determined not to execute the active display change effect.

Then, returning to FIG. 8-17, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the active display area change effect is determined in S81SG302 (S81SG303). When the execution of the active display area change effect is determined in S81SG302 (S81SG303; Y), the effect type of the determined active display area change effect is memorized, and the spear 81SG603 is set in the active display area 81SG5F when the active display area change effect is executed. (See FIG. 8-27), it is determined to execute the action effect of sticking (acting) and the vibration display effect of vibrating the image displayed on the image display device 5 to the left and right together with the action effect (S81SG305). Further, when the spear 81SG603 described above flies toward the active display area 81SG5F, the execution of the suggestion effect suggesting that the active display area change effect is executed is determined, and the active display area change effect determination process is terminated ( S81SG306).

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

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

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

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

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

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

The pseudo-active display 81SG700 in the present embodiment illustrates a spherical shape having the same diameter as the active display area 81SG5F, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-active display 81SG700 is active. The display may be similar to the display area 81SG5F in at least a part of the display mode. That is, the "special display (pseudo-active display 81SG700)" in the present invention having at least a part similar to the specific display (active display area 81SG5F) has the same shape, size, and color as the active display area 81SG5F. A pseudo-active display 81SG700, a pseudo-active display 81SG700 having a similar relationship with the active display area 81SG5F, and the like are included.

Returning to FIG. 8-19, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the first development destination suggestion effect is determined in S81SG312 (S81SG313). When the execution of the first development destination suggestion effect is determined in S81SG312 (S81SG313; Y), the effect pattern of the first development destination suggestion effect is determined to be the effect pattern corresponding to the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display. , The development destination suggestion effect determination process is completed (S81SG314). Further, when the execution of the second development destination suggestion effect is decided in S81SG312 (S81SG313; N), the effect pattern of the second development destination suggestion effect is changed to the effect pattern corresponding to the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display. It is decided, and the development destination suggestion effect decision processing is finished (S81SG315).

In the processing of S81SG314, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (A) and 8-21 (C), when the reach effect to be executed first in the variation display is the reach effect of Super Reach A, The pseudo-active display breaks through 10 shutters 81SG701, and the display mode of the pseudo-active display is finally red (white to blue when the first shutter 81SG701 is broken, blue to green when the fourth shutter 81SG701 is broken, 7). The effect pattern A is determined to be green to purple when the first shutter 81SG701 is breached, and purple to red when the tenth shutter 81SG701 is breached. Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach B, the pseudo active display breaks through 9 shutters 81SG701 (the 10th shutter 81SG701 fails to break through), and the pseudo active display is displayed. The display mode is finally purple (white to blue when the first shutter 81SG701 is breached, blue to green when the fourth shutter 81SG701 is breached, and green to purple when the seventh shutter 81SG701 is breached). Decide on B.

Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach C, the pseudo active display breaks through 7 shutters 81SG701 (the 8th shutter 81SG701 fails to break through), and the pseudo active display is displayed. Is finally determined to be the effect pattern C in which the display mode is green (white to blue when the first shutter 81SG701 is breached) and blue to green when the fourth shutter 81SG701 is breached. Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach D or Super Reach E, the pseudo active display breaks through three shutters 81SG701 (the fourth shutter 81SG701 fails to break through). The display mode of the pseudo-active display is finally determined to be blue (white to blue, 4 when the first shutter 81SG701 is breached). That is, in the first development destination suggestion effect in the present embodiment, the color of the pseudo-active display 81SG700 changes stepwise, and the selection ratio of each reach effect differs depending on the final color of the pseudo-active display 81SG700. At the same time, the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo-active display 81SG700 has exceeded.

In the present embodiment, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is any of Super Reach A to Super Reach C, the first development suggestion effect is performed with the effect pattern corresponding to each reach effect. On the other hand, if the reach effect to be executed first in the variation display is the reach effect of Super Reach D or Super Reach E, the variation display is performed by executing the first development suggestion effect in the effect pattern D. In, the player exemplifies a form in which the player cannot distinguish whether the reach effect to be executed first is the reach effect of the super reach D or the super reach E, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is Super Reach D or Super Reach E, the first development suggestion effect may be executed in the effect pattern corresponding to each reach effect.

On the other hand, in the processing of S81SG315, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (B) and 8-21 (C), when the first reach effect to be executed in the variation display is the reach effect of Super Reach A, In the roulette after the pseudo-active display breaks through one shutter 81SG701, the effect pattern E in which the roulette stops at the option of "super reach A" is determined. Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach B, the roulette after the pseudo-active display breaks through one shutter 81SG701, the roulette is an option of "Super Reach B". The effect pattern F that stops at is determined. Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach C, the roulette is an option of "Super Reach C" in the roulette after the pseudo active display breaks through one shutter 81SG701. The effect pattern G that stops at is determined.

Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach E, in the roulette after the pseudo active display breaks through one shutter 81SG701, the roulette is an option of "Super Reach E". The effect pattern H that stops at is determined. Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach D, the roulette is an option of "Super Reach E" in the roulette after the pseudo active display breaks through one shutter 81SG701. The effect pattern I that stops at is determined.

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

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

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

Further, in S81SG411, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the suggestion effect is being executed. When the suggestion effect is being executed (S81SG411; Y), the suggestion effect is executed according to the contents of the process data, and the process proceeds to S81SG413 (S81SG412). If it is not during the execution period of the suggestion effect (S81SG411; N), the process proceeds to S81SG413 without executing S81SG412.

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

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

Returning to FIG. 8-22, in S81SG415, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the action effect is being executed. When the action effect is being executed (S81SG415; Y), the action effect is executed according to the contents of the process data to proceed to S81SG417 (S81SG416), and when the action effect is not being executed (S81SG415; N), S81SG416 is executed. Proceed to S81SG417 without executing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, when the fluctuation control timer is not timer-out (S81SG430; N), after the execution of S81SG432, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation time timer is timer-out (S81SG433). If the fluctuation time timer is out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (S81SG435). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timer-out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S81SG434; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the waiting process per special figure. It is updated to the corresponding value (S81SG435). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timered out, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is used. Even if it is received, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular fluctuation time elapses (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-23 (B), the action effect in the present embodiment includes a first action effect in which the spear 81SG603 is stabbed in the active display area 81SG5F, and a first action effect in which the spear 81SG603 is stabbed in the active display area 81SG5F after the first action effect. It is composed of a second action effect in which an effect display 81SG603a (see FIG. 8-28) is additionally displayed on the spear 81SG603. Further, during the execution period of the action effect in the present embodiment, the vibration display effect is executed in duplicate.

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

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

First, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) to 8-25 (E), a game ball is placed in the first start winning opening during execution of the variation display in a state where one or more first special figure hold memories exist. Wins a prize, and when the hold memory generated by the start prize is determined to be the target of the waveform advance notice effect (execution of the waveform advance notice effect is decided), a new hold display is additionally displayed in the first hold storage display area 81SG5D. At the same time, the waveform advance notice effect is started in the active display area 81SG5F. When the effect type of the waveform advance notice effect is determined to be the effect type A as described above, the repetitive display of the sawtooth wave 81SG601 (waveform: small) having a small amplitude is started in the active display area 81SG5F. When the effect type of the waveform advance notice effect is determined to be the effect type B, the repetitive display of the sawtooth wave (waveform: large) having a large amplitude is started in the active display area 81SG5F.

As shown in FIGS. 8-26 (F) to 8-26 (H), these waveform notice effects are immediately before the start of the variation display based on the hold memory, which is the target of the waveform notice effect (the target of the waveform notice effect). It ends at the timing when the fluctuation display immediately before the fluctuation display based on the hold storage is finished). Although not shown in particular, when the hold memory generated by the start winning is decided to be the target of the hold display notice effect (execution of the hold display notice effect is decided), the hold display notice effect is set in the first hold display notice effect. The hold display of the color according to the effect type of is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 (I) to 8-27 (N), when a new variation display is started, a plurality of spears 81SG603 fly toward the active display area 81SG5F as a suggestion effect. Is executed. At this time, if it is determined in the variable display that the active display area change effect is not executed, the spear 81SG603 is flipped off without sticking (acting) on the active display area 81SG5F, and the variable display is continued. On the other hand, when the execution of the active display area change effect is determined in the variable display, the spear 81SG603 sticks (acts) in the active display area 81SG5F as the first action effect, and the image displayed on the image display device 5. The whole vibrates slightly from side to side. That is, the suggestion effect in the present embodiment includes the first aspect (failure pattern) indicating that the first action effect is not executed as shown in FIG. 8-27 (K), and FIG. 8-27 (L). ) Is provided with a second aspect (success pattern) indicating that the first action effect is executed.

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

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (T) to 8-29 (V), when the variation display is a variation display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, the decorative symbols are displayed in a combination indicating the reach. Then, the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F returns to the display mode (white display) before the active display area change effect. Then, the display of the spherical pseudo-active display 81SG700 having the same color and the same radius as the active display area 81SG5F is started in the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 (the active display area 81SG5F rises and changes to the pseudo-active display 81SH700. The first reserved storage display area 81SG5D, the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U, and the active display area 81SG5F are hidden. Further, the shutter 81SG701 is displayed behind the pseudo-active display, and the development destination suggestion effect is started. That is, the pseudo active display 81SG700 is displayed at an upper position (center in the left-right width direction and center in the vertical width direction) in the image display device 5 than the active display area 81SG5F, so that the player can see the pseudo active display 81SG700 from the active display area 81SG5F. Visibility is improved.

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, as the visibility change effect, a mode of executing a vibration display effect that vibrates the entire image displayed on the image display device 5 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the vibration display effect may be an effect of vibrating only a part of the image displayed on the image display device 5 (for example, vibrating only the active display area 81SG5F).

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

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28, the first vibration display effect and the second vibration display having a larger vibration width than the first vibration display effect are accompanied by the execution of the action effect. Although the embodiment in which the effect is continuously executed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first vibration display effect and the second vibration display effect may be individually executed. When the first vibration display effect and the second vibration display effect can be executed individually, it depends on whether the first vibration display effect or the second vibration display effect is executed along with the execution of the action effect. The jackpot expectations may be different. By doing so, it is possible to correlate the vibration width (power of the vibration display effect) in the vibration display effect with the jackpot expectation, so that the player can pay attention to the vibration width in the vibration display effect. You can improve the entertainment of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 (L) to 8-27 (N), the vibration display effect is executed after the action effect (first action effect) is executed. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vibration display effect may be executed from the timing when the action effect is executed or the timing before the action effect is executed. That is, the vibration display effect may be executed at the same time as the first action effect, or may be executed from a timing earlier than the execution timing of the first action effect. Further, when the vibration display effect and the action effect are executed, the color of the active display area 81SG5F can be changed after the vibration display effect and the action effect are completed, so that the vibration display effect and the action effect can be performed. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the active display area 81SG5F even after the end of the game, and the game interest can be improved.

Further, during the variable display in the present embodiment, as a suggestion effect suggesting that the action effect is executed, an effect in which the spear 81SG603 flies toward the active display area 81SG5F can be executed, and as the suggestion effect. When the spear 81SG603 sticks (acts) in the active display area 81SG5F, the action effect and the vibration display effect are executed, while as the suggestion effect, when the spear 81SG603 does not stick in the active display area 81SG5F, the action effect and the vibration are executed. Since the display effect is not executed, the player can pay attention to the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and the game interest can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the spear 81SG603 flies toward the active display area 81SG5F and the spear 81SG603 sticks into the active display area 81SG5F as a suggestion effect and an action effect, but the present invention is limited to this. As a suggestion effect, the rate at which the action effect is executed differs depending on the number of spears 81SG603 flying toward the active display area 81SG5F, or depending on the number of spears 81SG603 stuck in the active display area 81SG5F. The rate at which the active display area 81SG5F changes to red and the degree of expectation of a big hit may be different. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the spear 81SG603 flying toward the active display area 81SG5F, so that the game interest can be improved.

In the present embodiment, when the spear 81SG603 is stuck (acted) in the active display area 81SG5F as a suggestion effect, the action effect and the vibration display effect are executed, while the spear 81SG603 is the active display area as the suggestion effect. Although the embodiment in which the action effect and the vibration display effect are not executed when the 81SG5F is not stabbed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the spear 81SG603 is stabbed in the active display area 81SG5F as a suggestion effect. In this case, if the spear 81SG603 can perform the action effect and the vibration display effect at a higher rate than the case where the spear 81SG603 does not stick to the active display area 81SG5F as a suggestion effect, the spear 81SG603 sticks to the active display area 81SG5F as a suggestion effect. However, there may be a case where the action effect and the vibration display effect are not executed, or a case where the action effect and the vibration display effect are executed without the spear 81SG603 sticking to the active display area 81SG5F as a suggestion effect.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-23, the active display area 81SG5F in the present embodiment emits light based on the start of the variable display, and ends the light emission when the variable display ends. Since it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the variable display is being executed, it is possible to improve the game interest.

In the present embodiment, the active display area 81SG5F is made to emit light while the variable display is being executed, and the active display area 81SG5F is not made to emit light while the variable display is not being executed, so that the player can determine whether or not the variable display is being performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shape and size of the active display area 81SG5F depending on whether the variable display is being executed or not. By differentiating the above, the player may be able to easily recognize whether or not the variable display is in progress.

Further, in the present embodiment, as an effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F, it is possible to execute a waveform advance notice effect and an active display area change effect, and the active display area 81SG5F is visually recognized by the player rather than each hold display. Since the characteristics are high, the player's attention can be drawn to the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F, and the game entertainment can be improved.

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

In addition, the waveform notice effect and the active display area change effect can be executed in a plurality of effect types, and the jackpot expectation differs depending on which effect type is executed. Therefore, the waveform advance notice is performed. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the production type of the production and the active display area change production, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, the display mode (effect type) of the active display area 81SG5F in the waveform advance notice effect and the display mode (effect type) of the active display area 81SG5F in the active display area change effect include a plurality of display modes, respectively, and the active display area Since the jackpot expectation differs depending on which of the display modes of each effect the 81SG5F is displayed, the player should pay attention to the display mode of the waveform advance notice effect and the active display area change effect. Can be done, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the jackpot expectation is different depending on the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F in the waveform advance notice effect and the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F in the active display area change effect is illustrated. Is not limited to this, and for example, as an effect that can be executed during variable display and targets the active display area 81SG5F, the size of the active display area 81SG5F may be changed, or a message may be sent to the active display area 81SG5F. You may execute the effect to be displayed. When executing such an effect, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the size of the active display area 81SG5F and the displayed message.

In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of display modes (effects) in the display mode (effect type) of the active display area 81SG5F in the waveform advance notice effect and the display mode (effect type) of the active display area 81SG5F in the active display area change effect. The form in which the type) is provided is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F in the waveform advance notice effect and the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F in the active display area change effect. Only one of the display modes may be used.

Further, since the waveform advance notice effect in the present embodiment can be executed over a plurality of variable displays, the player can be made to pay attention to the waveform advance notice effect over the plurality of variable displays, and the game can be played. You can improve your interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the development destination suggestion effect in which the pseudo active display 81SG700 similar to the active display area 81SG5F is displayed during the variable display, and the effect mode of the development destination suggestion effect (first development destination). Since the jackpot expectation differs depending on whether it is a suggestion effect or a second development destination suggestion effect (the effect pattern to be executed), it is possible to draw the player's attention to the development destination suggestion effect and improve the game interest. ..

Further, in the first development destination suggestion effect in the present embodiment, a mode in which the jackpot expectation is different depending on the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo-active display 81SG700 breaks through is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the pattern of the shutter 81SG701 that the pseudo-active display 81SG700 breaks through and the display mode of the effect display 81SG702 that is displayed when the pseudo-active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701.

Further, the first development destination suggestion effect in the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the pseudo-active display 81SG700 automatically breaks through the shutter 81SG701, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the first development destination suggestion effect may be an effect of breaking through the shutter 81SG701 in response to the player operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. In this way, when the first development destination suggestion effect is an effect in which the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701 in response to the operation of the player's stick controller 31A or push button 31B, the image display device 5 An operation promotion image that urges the player to operate the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is displayed, and the display mode of the displayed operation promotion image and the stick controller 31A or push indicated by the displayed operation promotion image are displayed. The jackpot expectation may be different depending on the operation mode of the button 31B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-29, when the development destination suggestion effect is started, the active display area 81SG5F is changed to the pseudo-active display 81SG700, so that the visibility of the pseudo-active display 81SG700 from the player is active. Since it is improved compared to the display area 81SG5F, it is possible to further improve the interest of the development destination suggestion production.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-29, when the development destination suggestion effect is started, the first hold storage display area 81SG5D and the second hold storage display area 81SG5U are hidden, so that the development destination suggestion effect can be used. On the other hand, the player can be more noticed, and the interest of the development destination suggestion production can be further improved.

In the present embodiment, the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D and the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U are hidden when the development destination suggestion effect is started. The game is not limited to this, and when the development destination suggestion effect is started, the first hold storage display area 81SG5D and the second hold storage display area 81SG5U are reduced to play against the development destination suggestion effect. The player may be able to recognize the number of reserved memories even during the development destination suggestion production while paying attention to the person.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, as the reach production of the super reach, five types of reach productions of super reach A to super reach E having different jackpot expectations (big hit expectation in reach production: super reach A> super reach B> super Reach C> Super Reach D> Super Reach E) can be executed, and the reach of the jackpot expectation such as the reach production of Super Reach A according to the display mode of the pseudo-active display 81SG700 that changes in the first development destination suggestion production. Since the ratio of the effects being executed is different, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the pseudo-active display 81SG700 in the first development destination suggestion effect, and the interest of the first development destination suggestion effect can be improved.

Further, in the first development destination suggestion effect, the jackpot expectation is different depending on the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through, so that the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through in the first development destination suggestion effect. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the number of shutters 81SG701 to be used, and to improve the interest of the first development destination suggestion production.

In the first development destination suggestion effect of the present embodiment, a mode in which the pseudo-active display 81SG700 can break through the shutter 81SG701 a plurality of times is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, as the first development destination suggestion effect, at least a part of the effect mode when the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701 may be different each time the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701. , The effect mode when the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701 may be the same.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

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

Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (A), as an action effect, the character 81SG930 is displayed during the execution of the variation display, and the character 81SG930 displays the color ball 81SG931 in the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D. The effect of throwing toward the hold display displayed in the first display mode (white circle) is executed. In addition, as these action effect and hold change effect, when it is decided to change the display mode of the hold memory display from the first display mode to the second display mode (blue or red circle), FIG. As shown in −31 (A) to 8-31 (C), the display mode of the hold display is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode due to the color ball 81SG931 thrown by the character 81SG930 colliding with the hold display. When the execution is performed in the changing first pattern and it is not decided to change the display mode of the hold display from the first display mode to the second display mode, FIGS. 8-31 (A) and 8-31 (Fig. 8-31). As shown in B) and FIG. 8-31 (D), the color ball 81SG931 thrown by the character 81SG930 collides with the hold display, but the display mode of the bounce hold display does not change from the first display mode. do it.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (B), when the action display speed is reduced and displayed, the display modes other than the hold display, the active display area 81SG5F, and the color ball 81SG931 are not displayed after being reduced. By displaying the ball dimly, unlike the display mode of, it is possible to change the action display to improve the interest of the game, and it is possible to effectively incite whether or not the target hold display changes.

In the first modification, the mode in which the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is decelerated at the same timing is illustrated between the case where the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern and the case where the hold change effect is executed in the second pattern. The present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of display positions of the character 81SG930 and display modes of the character 81SG930 are provided, and the display mode of the character 81SG930 is reserved depending on which position the character 81SG930 is displayed in and the display mode of the character 81SG930. The rate at which the display mode of the storage display changes from the first display mode to the second display mode may be different.

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

Further, in the present modification 1, a plurality of display modes may be provided as a change mode of the hold display when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern. Further, when a plurality of display modes are provided as the change modes of the hold display when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern in this way, FIGS. 8-32 (A) and 8-32 (B) By using the hold change mode determination table as shown in the above, the rate at which the variation display result corresponding to the hold display that is the target of the action effect and the hold change effect becomes a big hit differs depending on the change mode of the hold display. You may do so.

Further, in the present modification 1, in the case where the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern and the case where the hold change effect is executed in the second pattern, the speed deceleration (deceleration control) of the color ball 81SG931 is executed. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a period for executing the speed reduction of the color ball 81SG931, a plurality of periods (for example, a speed reduction of the color ball 81SG931 over 3 seconds) are performed. A case of execution and a case of decelerating the speed of the color ball 81SG931 for 5 seconds) may be provided.

When a plurality of periods are provided as the period for executing the speed reduction of the color ball 81SG931 in this way, as shown in FIGS. 8-33 (A) and 8-33 (B), the action effect and the hold change effect are performed. When the first pattern is executed, the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is decelerated for a longer period (for example, 5 seconds) at a higher rate than when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the second pattern. You may. By doing so, when the speed deceleration of the color ball 81SG931 is executed for a long period (for example, 5 seconds), the speed deceleration of the color ball 81SG931 is performed for a short period (for example, 3 seconds). Since the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern (the display mode of the hold display changes) at a higher rate than when the color ball 81SG931 is executed, the player can reduce the speed of the color ball 81SG931. Can be noticed and the game entertainment can be improved.

In the present modification 1, when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern, the period (for example, 5) is higher than that in the case where the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the second pattern. Although the embodiment in which the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is decelerated over (seconds) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern. May decelerate the speed of the color ball 81SG931 over a short period (for example, 3 seconds) at a higher rate than when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the second pattern.

Further, in the present modification 1, the mode in which the hold change effect is executed as the effect acting on the hold display and the active display area change effect is executed as the effect acting on the active display area 81SG5F is illustrated in the above-described embodiment. The present invention is not limited to this, and these pending change effects and active display area change effects may be executed at the same time. Further, the jackpot expectation may be different between the hold change effect and the active display area change effect depending on which effect is executed, and the display mode of the hold display changes in the hold change effect. The ratio and the ratio at which the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F changes in the active display area change effect may be different.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the action effect and the vibration display effect can be executed during the variation display of 1 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 2, these are illustrated. Along with the action effect and the vibration display effect, the effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F (for example, the effect of changing the size and shape of the active display area 81SG5F) can be executed during the variable display of 1. The player may be able to pay attention to how many effects are executed during the variable display. Further, when the action effect, the vibration display effect, and the effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F can be executed during the variable display of 1, the action effect is performed during the execution of the effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F. By shifting the execution period of each effect so that the effect is not executed, the player may pay attention to the effect targeting the active display area 81SG5F, and the player may easily recognize the effect being executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the active display area 81SG5F is made to emit light based on the start of the variable display, and the light emission is terminated when the variable display ends, so that the player is executing the variable display. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 3, the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D and the second reserved storage display at the start of the variable display are illustrated. It is possible to execute a transition effect in which the hold display displayed in the area 81SG5U shifts to the active display area 81SG5F together with the effect display, and the transition effect is executed when the active display area 81SG5F starts light emission. Good. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention by the effect at the start of the variable display, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the active display area 81SG5F is made to emit light based on the start of the variable display, and the light emission is terminated when the variable display ends. As a modification 4, the active display area 81SG5F is terminated from the start timing of the reach effect to draw the player's attention to the reach effect and improve the game entertainment. May be good.

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

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

Further, when the effect control CPU mounted on the effect control board of the slot machine can execute the waveform advance effect and the effect corresponding to the active display area change effect in the above embodiment, the specific display is displayed from the special display. By making the visibility of the specific display higher than the visibility of the special display by displaying it in a large size or displaying it in a position that is easily visible to the player, the player's attention is drawn to the mode of the specific display, and the game is enjoyed. May be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the color of the active display area 81SG5F is changed to blue or red during the execution of the variable display, or the hold display based on the start winning prize generated during the variable display is displayed in blue or red. By this means, the embodiment suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit and the variable display result corresponding to each hold display becomes a big hit is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The timing at which the colors of the active display area 81SG5F and the hold display change is not limited to the execution of the variable display or the start winning prize, but may be the start timing of the variable display or the like. By making it possible to change the color of the active display area 81SG5F and the hold display at the start of the fluctuation in this way, the player can pay more attention to the effect at the start of the fluctuation, and the game interest can be improved.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a new start prize is generated, a form in which a waveform notice effect and a hold display notice effect can be executed for a variable display based on the start prize is illustrated. Is not limited to this, and in the next variable display in which the waveform notice effect and the hold display notice effect are executed, the target of the new waveform notice effect or the hold display notice effect is not determined, that is, Waveform notice effect or hold display In the next change display that is the target of the notice effect, the execution of the waveform notice effect or hold display notice effect for different variation display is decided. It may be possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to understand whether the variable display is the variable display that is the target of the waveform notice effect or the hold display notice effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the hold display is displayed even during the execution of the waveform advance notice effect and the active display area change effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. At the time of executing the waveform effect or the active display area change effect, the player may be paid more attention to the active display area 81SG5F by hiding the hold display from the image display device 5, and the game interest may be improved. ..

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the first change destination suggestion effect, a mode in which the color of the pseudo-active display 81SG700 is changed stepwise according to the number of shutters 81SG701 that have passed through is illustrated. The variation display result is not limited, and the variation display result is lost even though the color has changed in the predetermined area of the image display device 5 (for example, the right end portion of the image display device 5) in the first change destination suggestion effect for the past several times. When the pseudo-active display 81SG700 that has become is displayed as a history and the first change destination suggestion effect is newly executed, the pseudo-active display 81SG700 displayed as the history breaks through the shutter 81SG701. You may perform any production.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-29, as a first development destination suggestion effect, an effect in which the pseudo-active display 81SG700 breaks through a plurality of shutters 81SG701 is executed. The present invention is not limited to this, and in the first development destination suggestion effect according to the embodiment, a number (level) corresponding to the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo-active display 81SG700 has exceeded is displayed on the pseudo-active display 81SG700. May be good. In this way, when the pseudo-active display 81SG700 displays a number corresponding to the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo-active display 81SG700 has broken through, the number is updated and displayed (counted) every time the pseudo-active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701. By (up), it is possible to suggest the reach effect and the jackpot expectation to be executed for the player in an easy-to-understand manner, so that the game interest can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (so-called one-type pachinko gaming machine) that controls the jackpot game state based on the fact that the special symbol or the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination indicating the jackpot as a variable display result. ), But the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the special variable winning ball device 7, and a small hit game is being played. A pachinko gaming machine (so-called two types of pachinko gaming machines) that controls a jackpot game state based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through the specific area, and a combination in which a special symbol or a directing symbol indicates a jackpot as a result of these fluctuations. This is also true for pachinko gaming machines (so-called 1-type + 2-type pachinko gaming machines) that control the game to a large-hit gaming state by both the fact that it is derived and displayed in and that the game ball has passed through the specific area during the small-hit game. The invention may be applied.

1 Pachinko game machine 5 Image display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Variable display means that can execute variable display and
A decidable means that can determine that the advantageous state is controlled when the variable display is started,
Hold storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage,
A determination means capable of determining that the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is controlled to the advantageous state before the determination means is determined.
A hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage, and a hold display means.
Specific display means capable of displaying the specific display in an area different from the hold display during execution of the variable display, and
Equipped with a production control means to control the production,
The effect control means
Based on the determination of the determination means, it is possible to execute a special effect of displaying the specific display in a special display mode.
By acting the action display, it is possible to execute a specific effect that changes the display mode of the predetermined display, which is the display displayed as the hold display or the specific display.
A first pattern in which the display of the action display is started and the display mode of the predetermined display is changed after a lapse of a predetermined period, and a first pattern in which the display of the action display is started and the display mode of the predetermined display is not changed after the lapse of a predetermined period. 2 patterns and can be executed,
After starting the display of the action display, the speed of the action display with respect to the target predetermined display can be reduced and displayed at a common timing in a predetermined period between the first pattern and the second pattern.
When the speed of the action display is reduced and displayed, at least one of the target predetermined display and the action display and a display different from the target predetermined display and the action display is displayed. Ri displayable der varied from the previous display mode for displaying the mode slow down the speed of the working display,
There are a plurality of deceleration display periods for displaying the action display by decelerating the speed.
The rate of executing the first pattern differs depending on whether the length of the deceleration display period is the first period or the second period longer than the first period.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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