JP6944919B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

As such a gaming machine, for example, there is one that reduces the number of colors used and executes an effect in a black-and-white mode (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-2224

However, in the gaming machine in Patent Document 1, since the number of colors is merely reduced, there is room for improvement in terms of improving the gaming interest.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Specific display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that performs hold display or active display) capable of displaying a specific display related to variable display on the display means, and
A change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of 074AKS035) capable of executing a change effect that changes the display color of the specific display is provided.
The display color of the specific display differs depending on the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (for example, when the active display (including the case where it changes in the hold display stage) changes up to the "red" stage). , The variable display result will always be a "big hit", etc.),
There are a normal effect state and a specific effect state in which a transition from the normal effect state can be performed and the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the normal effect state (for example, a monochrome effect is executed). In that case, the expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit is higher than when the monochrome effect is not executed),
The specific effect state is an effect state in which at least a part of the number of colors of the display target including the specific display displayed by the display means is displayed less than the normal effect state (for example, the effect). It is an effect of changing the target image displayed on the image display device 3 to a monochrome mode by performing monochrome output processing on the control board 12 side, and is used when displaying a pre-stored effect image. It is a production that displays the number of colors to be performed with a smaller number of colors than the normal production state),
When the change effect is executed in the normal effect state, the change effect executing means changes the display color of the specific display to a display color according to the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state.
Wherein when executing the change effect when the specific effect state, wherein is shifted from the specific effect state to the normal effect state at the timing of changing the specific display of the display color (e.g., determined by the processing in step 075AKS015 The timing immediately after the change timing is set as the end timing of the monochrome production, etc.),
When the transition from the normal effect state to the specific effect state is determined for the variable display that has not been started yet, and the change effect is executed for the variable display that can be executed before the variable display of the determination target. The transition from the normal effect state to the specific effect state is restricted.
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the production pattern can be diversified and the game entertainment can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The change effect includes a success pattern that changes the display color of the specific display (for example, a change effect of the success mode) and a failure pattern that does not change the display color of the specific display (for example, a change in the failure mode). (Direction, etc.),
When the change effect is executed in the specific effect state, the change effect of the success pattern is executed, and the display color of the specific display is controlled to the advantageous state. When it becomes, the state shifts from the specific effect state to the normal effect state (for example, the timing immediately after the change effect of the success mode is performed and the display mode of the active display is changed is set as the end timing of the monochrome effect).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the display color of the specific display has changed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
As the specific display, the specific display means can display a corresponding display corresponding to a variable display being executed and a hold display corresponding to a variable display that has not yet been started (for example, an active display or a hold display). Can be displayed, etc.),
When the specific effect state is controlled at the timing when the hold display is displayed, the variable display corresponding to the hold display is performed, the corresponding display is displayed, and then the change effect of the success pattern is executed. , The transition from the specific effect state to the normal effect state (for example, the monochrome effect is started at the timing when the game medium wins a prize, and the timing immediately after the change effect of the success mode of the active display is executed is the end timing of the monochrome effect. Etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the display color of the specific display has changed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
The corresponding display change timing includes a plurality of timings including a first timing (for example, timing A) and a second timing (for example, timing C) after the first timing.
When the change effect of the success pattern is executed at the second timing than at the first timing, the expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher (for example, the later the change timing, the higher the expectation of big hit). Is getting higher, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the production pattern can be diversified and the game entertainment can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (4) above,
In the specific effect state, the rate at which the change effect of the gong pattern is executed is higher in the second timing than in the non-specific effect state (for example, the timing at which the display mode of the active display changes is specified. In the production state, the ratio of timing C determined is higher than in the normal production state),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the expectation for a specific effect state.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a 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 explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing in the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning prize determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the random value value determination processing at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table according to the variable display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of the effect control command received on the effect control board side, and the processing content which is executed in the command analysis process according to the received effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the read-ahead notice setting process. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the active display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the display mode change pattern determination table when the number of hold is 4. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the display mode change pattern determination table when the number of hold is 4. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the display mode change pattern determination table when the number of hold is 3. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the display mode change pattern determination table when the number of hold is 3. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the display mode change pattern determination table when the number of hold is 2. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a monochrome effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination example of whether or not the monochrome production is executed. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the end timing of a monochrome production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the change effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the monochrome effect and the change effect are executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the monochrome effect and the change effect are executed. 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 setting process such as a monochrome effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode change pattern determination table and the active display change timing determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the change effect setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the change pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the monochrome effect and the change effect are executed. It is a flowchart which shows a part of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the read-ahead notice setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the display pattern of the look-ahead notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect determination processing in the rear variable display. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio and the effect pattern of the effect to execute as a suggestion effect during the rear variable display. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the jackpot suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the setting suggestion effect. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect decision processing in front part variable display. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the effect to be executed as a suggestion effect during variable display in the front part, the effect pattern, and the degree of expectation of execution. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the effect pattern of a character effect, the determination rate of the effect pattern of a timer effect, and the content of each effect pattern of a timer effect. It is a figure which shows the effect execution period in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the effect mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the effect mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the effect mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the execution decision ratio as the suggestion effect in front variable display of a character effect and a timer effect in a modification, and the execution expectation degree of a setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the hold memory display and the effect image in the modification. It is a figure which shows the execution period of the setting suggestion effect in the variable display of a normal reach, a non-reach without shortening, and a non-shortening non-reach in a modification.

(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 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

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), 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 the decorative pattern that are 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, for example, a first starting winning opening that is always maintained in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. 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) 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. An 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 figure 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.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. 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 hitting 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 pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. 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 has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map 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 a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a 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 (although 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 big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an open upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (16 times or 2 times) is reached.

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 many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls are obtained, or a jackpot type in which 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 is opened. 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-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting 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, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal 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, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9 It may be turned on or off, the operation of the movable body 32, or an effect using an arbitrary effect device including a part or all of them.

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 game 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 pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability big hit" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 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 symbol 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"). If 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 that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a pre-reading advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the pre-reading 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 in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate 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 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be 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). (A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted 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 (including 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 voice) to the voice 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. 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 voice 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 counts updatable 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 for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), 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 the data is normal or not (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, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an 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, for example, the image display device 5 indicates that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. , Display the screen for notification. 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 indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) 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 that, as a part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when a power failure occurs, processing for paying out the 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 a start winning 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 storing the hold information and the number of hold memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold memories, the read-ahead judgment, etc. is set on the effect control board 12. Be told. 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 step 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 definite 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 processing for setting the special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol are performed. 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 open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state 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 upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number 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 pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the large winning opening to be open 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 elapses. 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 production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 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 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 receiving an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, 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 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 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 set 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 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 jackpot effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process "7" in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the jackpot game state. Update to "" 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. Run. 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 game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs 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 percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of the feature part regarding the set value)
Hereinafter, the feature portion related to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

Although not shown, the main board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. ing. Further, although not shown, the main board 11 has a lock switch for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value change state, and a jackpot which will be described later in the set value change state. A setting changeover switch that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value such as a winning probability (ball output rate) and an open sensor that detects the opening of a gaming machine frame are provided. The set value change state in the present embodiment is also a state in which the staff of the game hall or the like can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state).

Operation units such as these lock switches and setting changeover switches that can be operated by the staff of the amusement park and the like are provided in the setting changeover main body unit and are housed in the board case together with the main board 11. The lock switch and the setting changeover switch are exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the board case so that the lock switch and the setting changeover switch can be operated without opening the board case.

A board case containing a lock switch and a setting changeover switch is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the lock switch and the setting changeover switch are extremely difficult or impossible to operate when the gaming machine frame is closed, and can be operated by opening the gaming machine frame using a predetermined door key. .. Further, since the lock switch requires the operation of the setting key possessed by the staff of the game hall or the like, only the administrator who possesses the setting key can operate the lock switch. The lock switch is also a switch capable of performing an ON / OFF switching operation by a setting key. In the present embodiment, a mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is illustrated, but these may be shared by one key.

A display monitor capable of displaying set values and base values is arranged on the board case. The display monitor is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case. That is, the display monitor is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case when visually recognizing it. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame is not opened, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame is opened. This is the front of the pachinko machine 1 and is different from the front of the pachinko machine 1. As described above, the display monitor is arranged in front of the gaming board 2 when the back surface side of the gaming machine 2 is visually recognized in the open state of the gaming machine frame. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

The display monitor includes a first display unit, a second display unit, a third display unit, and a fourth display unit. The first display unit to the fourth display unit of the display monitor are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the character "8" and dots arranged at the lower right side of the seven segments. .. The first display unit to the fourth display unit of the display monitor can be lit or blinked in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing them in a very short cycle.

A game information display unit may be provided as a predetermined position of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1, for example, at a lower left position of the game area. A round display, a right-handed lamp, a probability variation lamp, and a time saving lamp are collectively arranged in the game information display unit. The round display can display the number of rounds of the jackpot game and the jackpot type during the jackpot game. The right-handed lamp lights up in a game state in which the game ball is launched toward the right game area, such as a low-accuracy high-base state as a time-saving state or a big hit game state. The probabilistic lamp lights up when it is in the probabilistic state. The time saving lamp lights up when the time saving state is reached. The round display is composed of 5 segments (LEDs).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. Further, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the more advantageous the value is for the amusement park side. If the ball output rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may change depending on the set value, and although the jackpot probability is constant, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state changes depending on the set value. May be good. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player can be set. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12.

8-1 (A) and 8-1 (B) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-1 (A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variable special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 8-2 (A) shows the variable special figure. A configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used when the figure is the second special figure is shown. The display result judgment table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit judgment value compared with the random number value MR1 for each set value is set as a variable display result (special figure display result) of a special symbol. Is. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit determination value in the display result determination table is also assigned to the special figure display result in the range of 0 to 65535. The display result judgment table is not limited to the one in which the first special figure and the second special figure use individual display result judgment tables, and the display result judgment common to the first special figure and the second special figure. A table may be used.

Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for judging the display result is 1020 to 1346. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result when the game state is the probabilistic state in the case where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, 1020 to Up to 1383 is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1383. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the 1st special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33994 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1674. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1674. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

In each display result judgment table, when the game state is in the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values than in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) are the special figures of "big hit". It is assigned to the display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is set as a "big hit" and controlled to the jackpot game state in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined (for example, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, and 1 / when the set value is 4). Compared to 240, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher. (For example, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2, 1/160 when the set value is 3, 1/140 when the set value is 4, and the set value is When it is 5, it is 1/120, and when the set value is 6, it is 1/100). Each display so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is higher when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state) than in the normal state or the time saving state. In the result determination table, the determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

Depending on each set value, the multiplier of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state is different (for example, if the setting value is 1, the multiplier of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state). Is 1.5 times, and if the set value is 2, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the normal state or the time saving state The multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in The multiples of the jackpot probability in the above may be set to be constant (for example, 5 times).

In each first special figure display result determination table, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment value is assigned. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure, the special figure display result is set as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the gaming state is set to 1/200. On the other hand, in each display result determination table for the second special figure, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the first special regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the values are the same as those in the display result judgment table for figures. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure, the special figure display result is set as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the gaming state is set to 1/100.

Regardless of the set value, the special figure display result is not limited to the form in which the probability determined to control the small hit game state as "small hit" is the same probability, and the special figure display result is displayed according to the set value. The probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state as a "small hit" may be different. It is not limited to the form in which the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state by setting the special figure display result as "small hit" according to the variable special map is different, and the special figure display result is "small hit" regardless of the variable special map. The probability that it is determined to control the small hit gaming state as "small hit" may be the same probability.

Focusing on the numerical range of the hit judgment values assigned to "big hit" and "small hit" in each display result judgment table, in the display result judgment table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. , The range from 1024 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively. In this way, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1 among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, While only the numerical values in the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range is ". It is assigned to "big hit". The non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases. Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result judgment table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is a small hit for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the judgment value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the case where the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the jackpot determination value (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value in the range of 32767 to 33094. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the first special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a common numerical range of the big hit judgment values for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively. In this way, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, when the set value is 1, the common numerical range While only the numerical values in (1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range becomes "big hit". Assigned. The non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases. Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, 32767 of the hit determination values are the same as the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. The range from ~ 33094 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the case where the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the jackpot determination value (1020 to 1674), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value in the range of 32767 to 33094. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively. In this way, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1 among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, While only the numerical values in the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range is ". It is assigned to "big hit". The non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases. Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is a small hit for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the judgment value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the big hit when the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of determination values (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) for small hit determination values in the range of 32767 to 33421. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a common numerical range of the big hit judgment values for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively. As described above, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the game state is the probabilistic state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, when the set value is 1, the common numerical range ( While only the numerical values in 1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range is assigned to "big hit". Has been done. The non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases. Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, among the hit determination values, as in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. The range from 32767 to 33421 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the big hit when the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of determination values (1020 to 1674), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) for small hit determination values in the range of 32767 to 33421. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In each display result judgment table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the judgment included in the continuous numerical range of 1 consisting of the common numerical range or the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range with the hit judgment value 1020 as a reference. The value is set as the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and the judgment value included in the continuous numerical range of 1 (common numerical range) based on the hit judgment value of 32767 is used as the small hit judgment regardless of the game state and the set value. The variable display result is judged as the numerical range of the value.

In each display result judgment table, when the fluctuation special figure is the same, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same). be. Further, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (small in the display result judgment table for the first special figure). While the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the display result judgment table for the second special figure is about 655. On the other hand, the numerical range itself of the small hit determination value is set with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value).

In each game state, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the probability that it is determined to control the special figure display result to the big hit game state as "big hit" is the lowest, and the value of the set value is Judgment values are assigned so that the larger the value, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state (big hit probability: setting value 6> setting value 5> setting value 4> setting). Value 3> Set value 2> Set value 1). The CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of the random number value MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot, the CPU 103 hits the jackpot (big hit) with respect to the special symbol. It is decided to be A to jackpot C). Further, when the random number value MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. In this way, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is decided with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-1 indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit game state, but the stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

The setting values that can be set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 are not limited to a total of 6 setting values of 1 to 6, and the setting values that can be set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 are 5 or less. It may be 7 or more. The larger the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the probability of a big hit increases, the specific big hit type can be easily determined, etc.), and the pachinko game is not limited to the form. The smaller the set value set in the machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

While the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game playability itself is not limited to a form that does not change, and the game is played according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The sex may change. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is 65%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is set in the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a probabilistic state based on passing through, the game property (so-called V) in which the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the fluctuation special figure. Probability variation type), and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the small hit are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small while the probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). When the playability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as an effect switch (in order to execute a predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through the predetermined area). When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (for controlling the game state to the probability change state or the jackpot game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch).

Next, the processing in the game control main processing in the feature unit related to the set value will be described. FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing performed in the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. The processing in the game control main processing is, for example, in the game control main processing shown in FIG. 3, after the interrupt is set to prohibit, the stack pointer is set, the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc. ), The setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like may be executed after the initial setting is performed.

When the processing in the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated. (Step S1A). Before the process of step S1A, a process of clearing the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear process has been executed according to a predetermined condition may be performed.

When the clear switch is ON (step S1A; Yes), the RAM clear flag is set (step S2A) and the process proceeds to step S3A. When the clear switch is OFF (step S1A; No), step S2A The process proceeds to step S3A without executing the process of.

In step S3A, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch is ON (step S3A). When the lock switch is ON (step S3A; Yes), it is further determined whether or not the release sensor is ON (step S4A). When the release sensor is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the lock switch ON and the gaming machine frame open (step S4A; Yes), is the RAM clear flag set? Whether or not it is determined (step S5A).

When the RAM clear flag is set (step S5A), the set value change process (step S6A) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed to proceed to the process of step S8A. When the RAM clear flag is not set (step A5A; No), the set value confirmation process (step S7A) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed to perform the process of step S8A. move on. If the lock switch is OFF (step S3A; No) or the release sensor is OFF (step S4A; No), the process proceeds to step S8A as it is.

The setting value change process is performed by turning on the lock switch and the clear switch while the gaming machine frame is open when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (powered off) and then restarted. This is the process to be performed. In the set value change process, a process of transmitting a set value change start notification command to the effect control board 12, a process of updating the content of the address F001 in the RAM 102 as a temporary set value based on the operation of the setting changeover switch, Depending on the state of the lock switch, a process of updating and storing a temporary set value as an actual set value at the address F000 in the RAM 102 and a process of transmitting a set value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 are performed.

In the set value confirmation process, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on (the clear switch is off) with the gaming machine frame open. It is a process performed by doing. In the set value confirmation process, a process of transmitting a set value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12, a display of the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is started on the display monitor, and the pachinko game machine 1 is provided. The process of outputting a security signal to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall via a terminal board (not shown), the display or the like is terminated according to the state of the lock switch, and the setting is set for the effect control board 12. The process of sending the value confirmation end notification command is performed.

In the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the round indicator are lit from the start of each process, and the first hold indicator 25A, By starting the second hold display 25B and the blinking of the right-handed lamp, the player, the staff of the game hall, etc. are changing or setting the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1. It suffices if it is possible to recognize that the value is being confirmed. Further, the lighting pattern of the segment constituting the round display may be any mode as long as it does not correspond to any of the plurality of jackpot types. Further, the segments constituting the round display may be lit in different modes at the start of the set value change process and the start of the set value confirmation process.

In step S8A, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is cleared (whether or not the RAM clear process (step S9A) is executed) when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started this time. (Step S8A). If the RAM clear flag is set (step S8A; Yes), the RAM clear process (step S9A) is executed and then the process proceeds to step S10A. If the RAM clear flag is not set (step S8A; No), the RAM is cleared. The process proceeds to step S10A without executing the process (step S9A). Then, as another process, for example, depending on whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, the CPU 103 recovers whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start or in the state before the power failure (starts by a hot start). ), Perform processing according to each (step S10A), and end the processing in the game control main processing.

In the RAM clear processing, data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag is cleared by storing "00H" in an address other than the first address (F000) in which the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored. Processing is done. In the RAM clear processing, instead of clearing data other than the set value, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, the predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F000 in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment). It may be possible to clear only the game information stored in (F003 or later of ~ FXXX).

The process of step S10A includes a process of blinking all the segments constituting the display monitor for a period (for example, 5 seconds) of the cold start notification timer at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, only a part of the segments may be blinked, or at least a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor may be turned on. Further, in the processing in the game control main processing, for example, based on the fact that an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error), the recovery from the power failure during the setting change, and the like. A process of transmitting an error designation command according to an abnormality of the set value to the effect control board 12 may be included. Further, as a notification (error notification) of the occurrence of an abnormal setting value error or recovery from a power failure during setting change, the first display unit, the second display unit, the third display unit, and the fourth display that constitute the display monitor are displayed. A process of displaying "E." may be performed in each of the parts. Further, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and manages the game hall via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a computer, and thereafter, the CPU 103 displays until the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off (until the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the game hall). The occurrence notification of an error by the monitor, the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol display device 4B may be executed.

In the process in the game control main process, when the lock switch is determined to be ON in step S3A and then the release sensor is determined to be OFF in step S4A, the opening of the gaming machine frame is detected. Since the operation of the lock switch is detected without this, an error designation command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 and an error notification may be performed by a display monitor or the like. The process of step S10A may include a process of transmitting a set value notification command to the effect control board 12. The set value notification command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the process of step S10A regardless of whether or not the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. As a result, on the side of the effect control board 12, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be identifiable and stored regardless of whether or not the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed. can.

When an abnormal set value is set or when the setting value is being changed and the power is restored, the display monitor, the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol display device 4B notify the occurrence of an error. By executing the above, the staff of the game hall can recognize that the pachinko game machine 1 has recovered from the occurrence of an error or the power failure during the change of the set value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko game machine 1. .. In addition, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved by making it possible for the management device of the amusement park to recognize the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from the power failure while changing the set value. Will be.

As described above, the display result determination table included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is, as shown in FIG. 8-1, up to 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values regardless of the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The range of is set as a common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6 (when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1), the value corresponding to each set value is set from 1238. The range up to is set as a non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6, the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value are continuous with the hit judgment value 1020 as the big hit reference value. Since it is set to be in a numerical range, when determining whether or not it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the value of the random number MR1 is from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to each set value. It suffices to judge whether or not it is within the numerical range up to. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls in an advantageous state.

Since the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value within the range of 0 to 65535 is set at one place with 1020 as the reference value, it is disturbed as compared with the case where a plurality of numerical ranges of the advantageous state judgment value are provided. It is not necessary to determine whether or not the numerical value MR1 is within the numerical range of the jackpot determination value (whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state) multiple times. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls in an advantageous state.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, in the display result determination table, regardless of whether the game state is a normal state, a time saving state, or a probability variation state, the jackpot determination value of 1020 is used as the jackpot reference value to determine the jackpot. Since the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the values are set to be continuous numerical ranges, when determining whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled, the value of the random number value MR1 is set. Whether it is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the normal state or the time saving state, and whether it is within the range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the probabilistic state. It may be judged whether or not. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the jackpot gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, in the display result judgment table, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. (While the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the first special figure display result judgment table is 328, the small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of is 655, which is about twice.) On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value itself is set to 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value). Therefore, when determining whether or not the small hit game state is controlled, the value of the random number MR1 is within the numerical range from 32767 to the maximum value of the small hit determination value according to the fluctuation special chart. It suffices to judge whether or not it is. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the small hit game state.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the display result determination table is the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is set to a numerical range (32767 to 33094 or 32767 to 33421) different from the numerical range of the judgment value of the jackpot when it is 6. Therefore, when determining whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled, it is determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value. When determining whether or not the small hit game state is controlled, the random number value MR1 is within the range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the fluctuation special chart. It may be determined whether or not. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the big hit game state and the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the small hit game state.

(Explanation of feature 74AK)
Next, the feature portion 074AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 074AK of the present embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect, a change effect is performed in which the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) is changed to a mode different from the usual mode. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 074AK, any type of image including an image for notifying at least the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state by a color type, such as a variable display compatible display, is set in a monochrome mode. It is possible to execute a monochrome effect that makes it invisible to the player whether it is displayed in the color of (which is the display color of the expected degree). In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 074AK of the present embodiment, when the change effect is executed during the execution of the monochrome effect, the display color of the variable display compatible display is displayed in a common color regardless of the degree of expectation. When the monochrome effect is completed, it becomes possible to visually recognize which expected display color is. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 074AK having such features will be described. The same parts as those described in the above basic explanation will be omitted.

Further, a state in which a monochrome effect is being executed is referred to as a monochrome effect state or a specific effect state, and a state in which a monochrome effect is not being executed may be referred to as a normal effect state. Further, in the black-and-white effect state in this embodiment, the background image is also in a black-and-white mode, and is expressed only by shades of black. In the monochrome effect state (specific effect state), the image may be displayed in shades of red or blue in addition to shades of black, or may be black on a green background or black on a red background. Furthermore, if the degree of expectation by color is unrecognizable and the number of colors used is smaller than in the normal production state (unless it is full color), the entire display is not limited to monochrome, for example, the background. One part may be displayed in monochrome (shades of black) and the other part may be displayed in yellow, and may be displayed in two colors (a specific color such as yellow is displayed in that color, and the other parts are displayed in that color. It may be displayed in shades of black). Further, in the monochrome effect, the target image displayed on the image display device 3 is changed to the monochrome mode by performing the monochrome output process on the effect control board 12 side when the execution of the monochrome effect is started. This is an effect, in which the number of colors used when displaying a pre-stored effect image is displayed with a smaller number of colors than in the normal effect state. In other words, it does not store other data such as a production image for monochrome production, and while the monochrome production is being executed (during a specific production state), the target image such as hold display or active display is subject to change production. It is displayed in monochrome mode regardless of whether it was damaged or not.

FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of FIG. When the start winning prize determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is on (). Step S201). When it is determined that the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes) because it is determined that the first start port switch 22A is on in the switch processing, the CPU 103 sets the first special drawing. It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved stored number of the special figure game used, is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 is the first stored value of the first special figure reserved storage number counter (counter for counting the first special figure reserved storage number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.). It suffices if the first special figure reserved storage number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved storage number count value. When it is determined in step S202 that the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is not the upper limit value (step S202; No), the CPU 103 stores the start port buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control buffer setting unit, etc.). The starting port buffer value, which is a value, is set to "1" (step S203).

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

After executing either the process of step S203 or S206, the CPU 103 updates so as to add 1 to the special figure hold storage count value according to the start port buffer value (step S207). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the 1st special figure hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the 2nd special figure hold memory count value is added. Add 1 In this way, the 1st special figure reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 when the game ball enters the 1st start winning opening and the 1st start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the 1st special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). In addition, the second special figure reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). At this time, the total hold storage count value, which is the stored value of the total hold storage counter provided in the predetermined area (game control counter setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 102, is updated so as to be added by 1 (step S208).

After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning prize (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number for determining the special figure display result is determined from the numerical data updated by the random number counter or the like provided in the predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored as hold data by being set at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit. At this time, when the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first hold indicator 25A to specify the number of the first special figure hold storage added by one. The display may be performed by the first hold display 25A (for example, the number of LEDs lit by one is increased). When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display capable of specifying the number of the second special figure hold storage added by one. The second hold indicator 25B may be made to perform (for example, increase the number of LEDs lit by one).

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

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

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

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

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

Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number value determination process (step S213). As described above, the winning random number value determination process is a process of determining the starting winning value, and the random number value is based on the random number values MR1 and MR3 of the random number values MR1 to 3 extracted in step S209. This is a process for determining whether or not the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target is a “big hit” or a “small hit” and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 9-4). After that, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, if it is determined that the start port buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the CPU 103 clears the start port buffer and initializes the stored value to "0" (). Step S215), the start winning determination process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start port buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the CPU 103 clears the start port buffer and initializes the stored value to "0". (Step S216), the process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid start prize for the game ball, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be reliably completed.

FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S213 of FIG. 9-1 as the winning random number value determination process. In the present embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set as a "big hit" or a "small hit" by the special symbol normal processing, and the big hit game. A decision is made as to whether or not to control the state or the small hit game state. Further, in the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, in the winning random number value determination process, the game ball is extracted at the starting winning timing detected at the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) at this timing. Judgment as to whether or not the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target of the executed random value (random value extracted in the process of step S209) is "big hit" or "small hit", and variable display of the decorative symbol. It determines which fluctuation pattern will be (so-called "look-ahead"). As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started (before the start condition of the special symbol game is satisfied), the special symbol display result is "big hit" or It is pre-read that it will be a "small hit" and that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol will be the predetermined display mode, and based on this pre-reading result, the effect control board 12 will hold the display by the effect control CPU 120 or the like. The display mode and the like can be determined.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 9-2, the CPU 103 first, for example, has a time saving flag (a flag that turns on when in the time saving state) provided in a predetermined area (game control flag setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 102. ) And the state of the probabilistic flag (the flag that turns on when the probabilistic change state is reached) to identify the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S301). The CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the jackpot gaming state by checking the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag control unit, etc.). To identify. For example, when the value of the special figure process flag is "4" to "7", it may be specified that the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the jackpot gaming state.

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

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

Following the process of step S305, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S307). The CPU 103 compares, for example, the individual determined values included in the jackpot determination range with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 9-1 one by one. It may be determined whether or not there is a determined value that matches the random number value MR1. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating a minimum value (lower limit value) and a maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range. At this time, if it is determined that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the reserved data including the random number value MR1 is determined as "big hit" (big hit start determination). can.

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

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

Following the process of step S308, the CPU 103 selects a jackpot variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 9-5), which will be described later, prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, and sets it in the table to be used (step). S309). The jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table is a table for determining a variable display fluctuation pattern in which the variable display result becomes a “big hit”, and a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3 is assigned to each fluctuation pattern.

In the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-5, the determination ratio is described instead of the range of determination values. In the actual table, it is sufficient that the determination values in the range corresponding to the determination ratio of FIG. 9-5 are assigned to each fluctuation pattern. The determination ratio is a ratio in which the entire range (1 to 900) of the values that the random number value MR3 can take is set to 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), when the jackpot type is probabilistic / non-probable, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is 5, the determination rate of the variation pattern PB1-2 is 25, and the variation pattern. Since the determination rate of PB1-3 is 70, the variation pattern PB1-1 is assigned a determination value 1 to 45 (range of 5%) to be compared with the random number value MR3, and the variation pattern PB1-2 is assigned a random number value. A decision value of 46 to 270 (range of 25%) to be compared with MR3 is assigned, and a decision value of 271 to 900 (range of 70%) to be compared with the random value MR3 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PB1-3. The allocation of such a decision value is the same for other tables in which the decision ratio is described.

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

When it is determined that the small hit is within the small hit determination range (step S310; Yes), the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance (see FIG. 9-5 (B)). Is selected and set in the usage table (step S312). The small hit fluctuation pattern determination table is a table for determining the variable display fluctuation pattern in which the variable display result is "small hit", and a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3 is assigned to each fluctuation pattern. ..

On the other hand, when it is determined that the hit is not within the small hit determination range (step S310; No), the loss fluctuation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance (FIGS. 9-5 (C), (See (D)) is selected and set in the usage table (step S311). Specifically, when the current gaming state specified in step S301 is a non-time saving state (low base state) (when the time saving flag is off), the loss fluctuation pattern of FIG. 9-5 (C) is determined. When the table is set as the table to be used and the current gaming state specified in step S301 is the time saving state (high base state) (when the time saving flag is on), the loss variation in FIG. 9-5 (D) Set the pattern determination table to the used table. The loss variation pattern determination table is a table for determining the variation pattern of the variable display in which the variable display result becomes "loss", and a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3 is assigned to each variation pattern.

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

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

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

In the winning random number value determination process, as described above, regarding the variable display corresponding to the random number values MR1 to 3 extracted in step S209 this time, the variable display result of the variable display (special figure game) is "big hit" or "small". Whether or not it becomes a "hit" and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 9-5) are determined, and so-called look-ahead is performed. In this process, the determination is made based on the current gaming state, and the determination is not made based on the gaming state when the variable display is actually executed. Therefore, the determination is not always accurate, but to some extent. Variable display results and fluctuation patterns can be predicted with accuracy. Further, in the winning random number value determination process, the start is started by the process of step S304 based on the case where it is determined that the big hit is being made in the process of step S302 or the time reduction control is being performed in the process of step S303. It is determined whether or not the mouth buffer value is "2". At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" and not "2", the process proceeds to step S314 without executing the process such as step S305, and the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed. In this way, when the high opening control accompanying the time saving control is performed or when the big hit game state is performed, each of the above is based on the occurrence of the start prize (first start prize) due to the game ball entering the first start prize opening. Limit the judgment so that it is not made. As a result, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, and the time reduction control is in progress or the jackpot game state is in effect, the first start prize is won. It is possible to ensure the soundness of the game by limiting the pre-reading based on the above.

FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the fluctuation pattern setting process executed in step S111 shown in FIG. When the variation pattern setting process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S261). When it is determined that the jackpot flag is on (step S261; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the jackpot when the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S262). When it is determined in the process of step S261 that the big hit flag is in the off state (step S261; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit flag is in the on state (step S263). When it is determined that the small hit flag is on (step S263; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S264). On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit flag is in the off state (step S263; No), the CPU 103 determines the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the loss when the special figure display result is "loss" according to the number of reserved storages. (Step S265).

FIG. 9-4 shows a specific example of the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment.

The variation pattern PA1-1 is selected when the variable display result is "missing", specifies non-reach (the variable display mode does not become the reach mode), and the special figure fluctuation time is normal. It is a non-reach variation pattern of length. The fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern selected when the number of reserved storages is less than 2.

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

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

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

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

In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 9-3, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined using the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (A) stored in advance in the predetermined area of ROM 101. Will be done. As an example, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby assigns the variation assigned to the determination value matching the random number value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the current fluctuation pattern. In FIG. 9-5 (A), the determination ratio is shown instead of the determination value.

In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 9-3, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of a small hit is used by using the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (B) stored in advance in the predetermined area of the ROM 101. Is determined. As an example, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 is assigned to a determination value that matches the random number value MR3 by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The fluctuation pattern may be determined (selected) as the current fluctuation pattern. In addition, in FIG. 9-5 (B), the determination ratio is shown instead of the determination value.

In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 9-3, for example, the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9-5 (C) and 9-5 (D), which is stored in advance in the predetermined area of the ROM 101, is used at the time of loss. The fluctuation pattern is determined. When the gaming state is the non-time saving state (time saving flag is off), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (C). When the gaming state is the time saving state (time saving flag is on), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (D). As an example, in each loss fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby assigns the variation assigned to the determination value matching the random number value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the current fluctuation pattern. In FIGS. 9-5 (C) and 9-5 (D), the determination ratio is shown instead of the determination value.

As shown in FIG. 9-5, at the time of big hit (probability change / non-probability change), the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern PB1-3 that executes the super reach B is the highest, and the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 and the normal reach of the super reach A are the highest. The determination rate gradually decreases in the order of the fluctuation pattern PB1-1. At the time of loss, the determination rate of the non-reach variation pattern PA1-1 (including PA1-2) is the highest, and the normal reach variation pattern PA2-1, the super reach A variation pattern PA2-2, and the super reach B are determined. The determination rate gradually decreases in the order of the fluctuation pattern PA2-3. From this, when Super Reach B is executed, the variable display result becomes a "big hit" at the highest rate. Then, in the order of Super Reach A and Normal Reach, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a "big hit" (so-called big hit expectation) decreases. That is, the variable display in which the reach effect of the super reach is performed has a higher ratio of the variable display result being a "big hit" than the variable display in which the reach effect is not performed. In other words, the longer the variable display period (variable display time), the higher the proportion of the variable display result being a "big hit".

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-5, at the time of big hit (sudden probability), the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PC1-2 of the sudden / small hit reach is higher than the determination ratio of the non-reach fluctuation pattern PC1-1. On the other hand, at the time of small hit, the determination ratio of the non-reach fluctuation pattern PC1-1 is higher than the determination ratio of the sudden / small hit reach fluctuation pattern PC1-2. From this, when the fluctuation pattern PC1-2 of the sudden / small hit reach is executed, the variable display result tends to be "big hit (probability)", and when the non-reach fluctuation pattern PC1-1 is executed, the variable display result is likely to be "big hit (probability)". The variable display result tends to be a "small hit".

After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 of FIG. 9-3, the CPU 103 sets the special figure fluctuation time (also referred to as fluctuation time), which is the variable display time of the special symbol (step S266). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the definite special symbol, which is the variable display result (special symbol display result), is derived and displayed. Is. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time is predetermined in accordance with a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in each of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265. The special figure fluctuation time is set, for example, by setting a timer value according to the special figure fluctuation time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Following the process of step S266, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. A setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is made so as to start any of the special symbol games for which the conditions are satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. As a result, the special figure game is started. When the CPU 103 starts the variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of specifying the subtracted 1st special figure hold storage number. The hold indicator 25A may be made to perform (for example, reduce the number of LEDs lit by one). When the CPU 103 starts the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold display 25B to display a display capable of specifying the subtracted second special figure hold storage number. The hold indicator 25B may be made to perform (for example, reduce the number of LEDs lit by one).

After executing the process of step S267, the CPU 103 issues a command at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol (command at the start of fluctuation) in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the special symbol display result, the determination result of the fluctuation pattern, and the like. Transmission settings are made (step S268). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 sends the first fluctuation start designation command and the fluctuation pattern designation command as the fluctuation start command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 ( A command including EXT data indicating the fluctuation pattern determined in steps S262, S264, or S265), a display result specification command (a command including EXT data indicating the determined variable display result), and a first special figure hold storage number specification command (command containing EXT data indicating the determined variable display result). The 1-decreased 1st special figure reserved memory count value, that is, the command including the EXT data indicating the 1st special figure reserved memory when one reserved memory is exhausted by the start of execution of the special figure game) is sequentially transmitted. Set the transmission settings for this. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 sends the second fluctuation start designation command and the fluctuation pattern designation command as the fluctuation start command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 ( A command including EXT data indicating the fluctuation pattern determined in steps S262, S264 or S265), a display result specification command (a command including EXT data indicating the determined variable display result), and a second special figure hold storage number specification command (1). The decremented second special figure reserved memory count value, that is, the command including the EXT data indicating the second special figure reserved memory when one reserved memory is exhausted by the start of execution of the special figure game) is sequentially transmitted. Set the transmission settings for.

After executing the process of step S268, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to "2" (step S267), and then ends the variation pattern setting process. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

Next, the processing of the feature unit 074AK on the effect control board 12 in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 receives a start winning command (start winning opening designation command, special figure hold storage number designation command, symbol judgment result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command) from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it was present (step S401).

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

FIG. 9-7 (A) is a configuration example of the command buffer at the time of the first start winning. In the first start winning command buffer, various command data constituting the starting winning command received at the time of the first starting winning is stored. The command buffer at the time of winning the first start corresponds to each of the storage areas (hold display numbers 1 to 4) capable of storing various data for the number corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the first special figure hold storage number. Area) is provided. As shown in the figure, the command buffer at the time of the first start winning in the feature unit 074AK in this embodiment has an area in which various command data corresponding to the variable display during execution are stored as the hold display number “0”. Is provided (the same applies to the command buffer at the time of winning the second start).

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

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

Further, the command buffer at the time of the first start winning is provided with a storage area for storing other information corresponding to each of the hold display numbers, and a storage area for storing the display mode change pattern described later. .. The display mode change pattern is a type showing a change (transition) pattern of the display mode of the hold display. The display mode change patterns corresponding to the hold display numbers "0" to "4" in the example shown in FIG. 9-7 (A) include "PT4-4-22", "PT3-2-04", and "0", respectively. , "0", "0" are stored. As will be described later, "PT4-4-22" and "PT3-2-04" are display mode change patterns determined when the number of reserved memories (number of reserved items) is "4" and "3", respectively. There are a pattern in which the display mode changes twice and a pattern in which the display mode changes once. When the display mode change pattern is "0", the display mode change pattern is not set and the hold notice effect is not executed. Therefore, the display mode (display color) of the hold display and the active display is the normal mode. It remains "white" and does not change (in the example shown, the hold is not remembered in the first place). Although not shown, the command buffer at the time of winning the first start shown in FIG. 9-7 (A) contains information (stage) indicating which stage of the display mode change pattern is the hold display. An area for storing the number) (stage number storage area) is also provided (the same applies to the command buffer at the time of winning the second start shown in FIG. 9-7 (B)).

Further, FIG. 9-7 (B) is a configuration example of the command buffer at the time of winning the second start. In the second start winning command buffer, various command data constituting the start winning received command received at the time of the second starting winning is stored. The command buffer at the time of winning the second start corresponds to each of the storage areas (hold display numbers 1 to 4) capable of storing various data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the second special figure hold storage number. Area) is provided. Similar to the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, the command buffer at the time of the second start winning in the feature unit 074AK in this embodiment has a hold display number “0” as shown in the variable display during execution. An area is provided for storing various corresponding command data.

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

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

Further, in the second start winning command buffer, similarly to the first starting winning command buffer, a storage area for storing other information corresponding to each of the hold display numbers is provided, and a display mode change pattern described later is provided. A storage area for storing is provided. In the example shown in FIG. 9-7 (B), an example is shown in which the effect control command data is not stored in any of the storage areas of the hold display numbers “0” to “4”.

Returning to the description of the flowchart of the command analysis process shown in FIG. 9-6, after executing step S402, or when it is determined that the command at the time of starting winning is not received (step S401; No), the effect control CPU 120 , It is determined whether or not the game state designation command has been received (step S403). When it is determined that the game state designation command has been received (step S403; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the content of the received game state designation command. (Step S404).

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

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

Here, with reference to FIGS. 9-8, a process executed in response to the reception of each effect control command in the command analysis process will be described. The content shown in the item of "process content" shown in FIG. 9-8 is, for example, the process executed in step S405. Further, the step number shown in the item of "process content" indicates the step number in the flowchart shown in FIG. 9-6, and means that the corresponding step process is executed. Further, each reception flag and each storage area shown in the item of "processing content" are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Also, setting the receive flag means turning it on.

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

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

FIG. 9-9 is a flowchart showing an example of the pre-reading notice setting process in step S161 shown in FIG. 7. When the read-ahead notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-9 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start winning command has been received (step 074AKS001). When it is determined that the start winning command has been received (step 074AKS001; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the received start winning command is the first hold storage number addition designation command received in the low base state, or the high. It is determined whether or not the command is one of the second hold storage number addition designation commands received in the base state (step 074AKS002). In the present embodiment, by executing the process of step 074AKS002, the hold notice effect (change effect) can be executed when the hold memory increases based on the winning of the first start winning opening in the low base state. In the high base state, the hold notice effect (change effect) can be executed when the hold memory increases based on the winning of the second start winning opening.

When it is determined that either the first start winning opening designation command received in the low base state or the second starting winning opening designation command received in the high base state (step 074AKS002; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 Determines the display mode of the active display as the final display mode of the pending display to be displayed (step 074AKS003). The effect control CPU 120 is first reserved with reference to the active display mode determination table shown in FIG. 9-10, which is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, for example, according to the variable display result and the variation pattern of the variable display. The display mode of the active display as the final change destination of the display or the hold display displayed as the second hold display (how many steps to change when the change effect is executed) is determined. The effect control CPU 120 may acquire the variable display result and the variation pattern of the variable display by referring to the symbol determination result designation command and the variation pattern determination result specification command included in the start winning command.

Next, the determination of the display mode of the active display will be described. In the present embodiment, a change effect is executed in which the display mode (including at least color) of the hold display corresponding to the variable display that has not been started and the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed is changed stepwise. .. The active display mode determination table shown in FIG. 9-10 is a table for predetermining the display mode (also referred to as “final display mode”) of the active display, which is the final stage of the change (transition) of the display mode. As shown in FIG. 9-10, the active display mode determination table is used to determine which of the stages 1 to 4 is the final display mode for each variable display result (including jackpot type and variation pattern). The decision rate of is assigned. More specifically, the variable display results are classified into "big hit (probability / non-probability)", "big hit (probability)", "loss (super reach) / small hit", and "other than the above". Different decision ratios are assigned to "white", "blue", "green", and "red" prepared as display colors of the active display. In this embodiment, active display is performed in colors such as white in stage 1, blue in stage 2, green in stage 3, and red in stage 4.

As shown in FIG. 9-10, when the variable display result is a "big hit (probability / non-probability change)" in which a 16-round game is executed, the active display mode (display color), which is the final display mode, is set. The decision rate of "green" which is "stage 3" is the highest, and the decision rate is lower in the order of "blue" of "stage 2", "white" of "stage 1", and "red" of "stage 4". Is set to. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit (probability)" in which the two-round game is executed, the determination ratio of "green", which is "stage 3", is the highest as the active display mode (display color). Next, the determination ratio of "blue" in "stage 2" is high, and the determination ratio of "red" in "stage 4" and "white" in "stage 1" is set to be the lowest. Further, when the variable display result is "loss (super reach)" or "small hit" including the super reach effect in the fluctuation pattern, the active display mode (display color) is "stage 2", "blue". The decision rate is the highest, and the decision rate is set so that "white" in "stage 1" and "green" in "stage 3" have the same ratio, and then "red" in "stage 4" in that order. There is. If the variable display result does not correspond to any of the above-mentioned "big hit (probability / non-probability)", "big hit (probability)", "loss (super reach)", and "small hit", the active display mode (active display mode) The display color) is set to the determination ratio only for "white". Further, when the variable display result is "missing", the active display mode (display color) is set so as not to be determined to be "red".

With such a setting, if the active display (including the case where it changes at the hold display stage) changes up to the "red" stage of "stage 4", the variable display result will always be a "big hit". It can be notified. In addition, when the active display changes to the "green" stage of "stage 3", it can be suggested that the variable display result is likely to be "big hit" (probability change / non-probability change / sudden change). .. In addition, if it remains "white" in "stage 1", there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be "missing" or "small hit", and when the hold notice effect is executed (that is, that is). It can be suggested that when the display mode of the hold display is changed), it is more likely to be controlled in a state advantageous to the player than when it is not executed.

In the change effect (hold notice effect), the display mode of "red" in "stage 4" in which the variable display result is always "big hit" is also called the big hit confirmation stage. The display mode of "red" in "stage 4" is the jackpot confirmation stage, and as shown in FIG. 9-10, 10% when the variable display result is "big hit (probability change / non-probability change)". Only selected, so the rarity value is high. In the illustrated example, the display mode of "red" in "stage 4" is shown as the big hit confirmation stage, but it is also determined when the variable display result is "miss" or "small hit", for example. (That is, the jackpot does not have to be confirmed). In this case, if the display mode of "red" in "stage 4" is determined, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" increases (the higher the number of stages, the higher the possibility of becoming a "big hit". To) The decision ratio may be set.

Returning to FIG. 9-9, after determining the display mode of the active display by the process of step 074AKS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display mode of the active display determined in step 074AKS003, the first special figure reserved memory number designation command, and the first 2 The display mode change pattern is determined according to the number of reserved memories indicated by any of the special figure reserved memory number designation commands, and the first reserved display or the second reserved display is displayed (step 074AKS004). As for the number of reserved storages, the first special figure hold storage number designation command is received when the first start winning opening designation command is received, and the second special figure is the second special figure when the second start winning opening designation command is received. It may be specified by referring to the hold storage number specification command. In the process of step 074AKS004, the display mode change pattern in the first hold display or the second hold display is determined with reference to the display mode change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9-11 to 9-15. The display mode change pattern indicates a change pattern such as which stage (which display color) is to be transitioned after the number of shifts of the hold display before the active display, which is the final stage, is displayed. The display mode change pattern determined in step 074AKS004 is stored in the display mode change pattern in the first start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 9-7 or in the second start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 9-7. Stored in the area.

As described above, the display mode change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9-11 to 9-15 determines a display mode change pattern indicating a change in the display mode of the hold display and the active display, which is the target of the notice of the hold notice effect. The table referenced to do so. The display mode change pattern determination table is classified according to the number of holds (hold display number of the hold storage which is the notice target of the hold notice effect) and the active display mode (final display mode). Specifically, the number of holds of "4" to "2" is different, and the active display of "white", "blue", "green", and "red" such as "stage 1" to "stage 4" is displayed. The display mode change pattern determination table is divided according to the display color. In addition, in each display mode change pattern determination table classified by the number of holds and the active display mode, "big hit (16R)" ("big hit (probability / non-probability)"), "big hit (probability)", "loss (super)" For each variable display result such as "reach)" and "small hit", a different determination ratio is assigned to the display mode change pattern set according to the active display mode (final display mode).

The hold display is displayed in any of "white", "blue", "green", and "red" such as "stage 1" to "stage 4" at the start of the hold display accompanying the start winning. In addition, the hold display is shifted and displayed as the hold memory is exhausted, and at the timing when the change effect (hold notice effect) is executed, while a new variable display is being executed (including the variable display corresponding to the active display). , Can be changed to different display colors (stages), "stage 1" "white" → "stage 2" "blue" → "stage 3" "green" → "stage 4" "stage 4" It changes step by step in the order of "red". In addition, the active display may be displayed at a different stage from the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "1". In addition, when changing the stage, only the change to the upper stage is allowed (it does not change from the upper stage to the lower stage), for example, "white" in "stage 1" → "green" in "stage 3". It may be omitted in the middle and changed to a higher stage.

9-11 (A) to 9-12 (D) show when the number of reserved memories (number of pending) is "4" (when the reserved memory to be notified of the pending notice effect is the reserved display number "4"). It is a display mode change pattern determination table referred to in the above, and a display mode change pattern indicating a change in the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "4" to "1" and the active display corresponding to "0" is set. Has been done.

FIG. 9-11 (A) is a display mode change pattern determination table referred to when the active display mode (final display mode) is “white” in “step 1”. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (A), when the final display mode is "white" in "stage 1", it corresponds to the hold display and "0" corresponding to the hold display numbers "4" to "1". Only the display mode change pattern PT4-1-01 (display mode change count "0") that does not change while the display color of the active display remains "white" in "stage 1" is set, and the determination ratio assigned to each variable display result. Is 100% uniformly.

FIG. 9-11 (B) is a display mode change pattern determination table referred to when the active display mode (final display mode) is “blue” in “stage 2”. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (B), as the display mode change pattern, the display colors of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "4" to "1" and the active display corresponding to "0" are "stage 2". PT4-2-01 (display mode change count "0") that does not change as "blue" and "stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4", and the hold display number "3" PT4-2-02-05 (Display mode change) in which the display color changes from "white" in "stage 1" to "blue" in "stage 2" in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to "0". The number of times "1") is set.

As shown in FIG. 9-11 (B), when the variable display result is "loss (super reach)" or "small hit", the display mode change pattern PT4-2-02 in which the number of changes in the display mode is "1". Of ~ 05, the determination ratio assigned to the display mode change pattern PT4-2-05 is the highest as compared with the case of other variable display results, and the determination ratio assigned to PT4-2-02 is the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit (16R)", it is assigned to PT4-2-02 among the display mode change patterns PT4-2-02 to 05 in which the number of changes in the display mode is "1". The decision rate is the highest, and the decision rate assigned to PT4-2-05 is the lowest.

With such a setting, when the change effect is performed, the later the timing at which the display mode changes from "white" in "stage 1" to "blue" in "stage 2", the more the variable display becomes "big hit (16R)". It can be suggested that there is a high possibility that Apart from this, when the display mode change pattern PT4-2-01 that does not change while the hold display remains "stage 2" is executed, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit (16R)". The determination ratio of the display mode change pattern determination table may be set as described above. According to this, since the hold display of "stage 2" is performed from the beginning of winning, the player can be given a sense of security. Further, the display mode change pattern determination table is determined so that the earlier the timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes from "stage 1" to "stage 2" is, the higher the possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit (16R)". You may set the ratio. According to this, the player's attention to the hold display can be attracted.

FIG. 9-11 (C) is a display mode change pattern determination table referred to when the active display mode (final display mode) is “green” in “stage 3”. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (C), as the display mode change pattern, the display colors of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "4" to "1" and the active display corresponding to "0" are "stage 3". PT4-3-01 (display mode change count "0") that does not change as "green" and "stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4", and the hold display number "3" PT4-3-02-05 that changes from "white" in "stage 1" to "green" in "stage 3" in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to "0" (display mode change count "1" ”) And in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number“ 4 ”, which is“ blue ”in“ stage 2 ”and in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold display numbers“ 3 ”to“ 0 ”. In PT4-3-06 to 09 (display mode change count "1") that changes from "blue" in "stage 2" to "green" in "stage 3", and in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4". It is "white" of "stage 1", and "white" of "stage 1" to "blue" of "stage 2" in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "0". , And PT4-3-10-14 (display mode change count "2") that changes from "blue" in "stage 2" to "green" in "stage 3" is set.

As shown in FIG. 9-11 (C), in the feature unit 074AK in this embodiment, the determination ratio is such that the higher the number of changes in the display mode, the higher the expectation that the variable display will be a “big hit (16R)”. Is assigned. Further, the determination ratio is assigned so that the later the timing of changing to the "green" display mode of "stage 3", the higher the expectation that the variable display will be "big hit (16R)".

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

FIG. 9-12 (D) is a display mode change pattern determination table referred to when the active display mode (final display mode) is “red” in “step 4”. As shown in FIG. 9-12 (D), as the display mode change pattern, the display colors of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "4" to "1" and the active display corresponding to "0" are "stage 4". PT4-4-01 (display mode change count "0") that does not change as "red" in the above, and "white" in "stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4", and the hold display PT4-4-02-05 (display mode) that changes from "white" in "stage 1" to "red" in "stage 4" in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the numbers "3" to "0". The number of changes "1") and the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4" are "blue" in "stage 2", and the hold display or active display corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "0". Corresponds to PT4-4-06 to 09 (display mode change count "1") that changes from "blue" in "stage 2" to "red" in "stage 4" and the hold display number "4" in any of the above. In the hold display to be performed, it is "green" of "stage 3", and in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "0", the "green" to "stage 4" of "stage 3" is displayed. PT4-4-10-13 (display mode change count "1") that changes to "red" in "" and "white" in "stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4". In either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "0", from "white" in "stage 1" to "blue" in "stage 2", and further from "blue" in "stage 2". PT4-4-14-19 (display mode change count "2") that changes to "red" in "stage 4" and "white" in "stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4" Therefore, in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "0", "white" of "stage 1" to "green" of "stage 3", and further "stage 3" of "" PT4-4-20 to 25 (display mode change count "2") that changes from "green" to "red" in "stage 4" and "stage 1""stage1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4" In either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "0", which is "white", "white" in "stage 1" to "blue" in "stage 2", and further "stage 2". PT4-4-26-29 (display mode change count "3") that changes from "blue" in "stage 3" to "green" in "stage 3" and from "green" in "stage 3" to "red" in "stage 4"") Is set.

As shown in FIG. 9-12 (D), in the feature unit 074AK in this embodiment, the determination ratio is such that the higher the number of changes in the display mode, the higher the expectation that the variable display becomes a “big hit (16R)”. Is assigned. Further, the determination ratio is assigned so that the later the timing of changing to the "red" display mode of "stage 4", the higher the expectation that the variable display will be "big hit (16R)". Further, when the variable display result is "loss (super reach)" or "small hit", the final display mode is not "stage 4", so that the display mode change patterns PT4-4-01 to 17 have a determination ratio. Not assigned.

With such a setting, when the change effect is performed, the later the timing at which the display mode changes to "red" in "stage 4" and the larger the number of changes, the more the variable display becomes "big hit (16R)". It can be suggested that it is likely. Apart from this, when the display mode change pattern PT4-4-01 that does not change while the hold display remains "stage 4" is executed, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit (16R)". The determination ratio of the display mode change pattern determination table may be set as described above. According to this, since the hold display of "stage 4" is performed from the beginning of winning, the player can be given a sense of security. In addition, the determination ratio of the display mode change pattern determination table is set so that the earlier the timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes to "stage 4" is, the higher the possibility that the variable display result will be "big hit (16R)". May be good. According to this, the player's attention to the hold display can be attracted. In addition, the display mode change pattern is determined so that the variable display result is more likely to be "big hit (16R)" as the pattern changes from "white" in "stage 1" to "red" in "stage 4" at once in multiple stages. You may set the determination ratio of the table. According to this, it is possible to exert the effect of being upgraded in a plurality of stages (impact on the player), and it is possible to improve the hobby of the game.

9-13 (A) to 9-14 (D) are display modes referred to when the number of holds is "3" (when the hold memory of the notice target of the hold notice effect is the hold display number "3"). In the change pattern determination table, a display mode change pattern indicating a change in the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” to “1” and the active display corresponding to “0” is set. Further, FIGS. 9-15 (A) to 9-15 (D) show a display mode change pattern referred to when the number of holds is "2" (when the hold memory of the notice target of the hold notice effect is the hold display number "2"). It is a determination table, and a display mode change pattern indicating a display mode of a hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers "2" to "1" and an active display corresponding to "0" is set. Also for these, as in the display mode change pattern determination table in FIGS. 9-11 (A) to 9-12 (D), the later the timing at which the display mode changes to the final display mode and the greater the number of changes, the more. The decision rate is assigned so that the variable display is more likely to be a "big hit (16R)".

Returning to the description of the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-9, after executing the process of step 074AKS004, the effect control CPU 120 sets the degree of expectation to be controlled to at least an advantageous state, such as a variable display compatible display, as a color type. By setting the image including the image notified by The monochrome effect setting process for execution is executed (step 074AKS005). In the feature unit 074AK of this embodiment, the processing of step 074AKS003 and step 074AKS004 is executed, and then the monochrome effect setting process is performed in step 074AKS005. However, the monochrome effect setting process is performed first to perform the monochrome effect. The display mode of the active display and the display mode change pattern may be determined depending on whether or not the above is executed.

FIG. 9-16 is a flowchart showing an example of the monochrome effect setting process executed in step 074AKS005 of FIG. 9-9. When the monochrome effect setting process shown in FIGS. 9-16 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the monochrome effect flag indicating that the monochrome effect is being executed is set to the ON state (step). 074AKS051). If the monochrome effect flag is on (step 074AKS051; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the monochrome effect setting process as it is. The monochrome effect flag may be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example.

When the monochrome effect flag is off (step 074AKS051; No), the effect control CPU 120 holds the display mode of the hold (including the active display) before the current hold, which is the target of the pre-reading notice. Is present or not, that is, whether or not the display mode (front display mode) of the hold or active display existing in the foreground changes (step 074AKS051A). In step 074AKS051A, the contents of the command buffer at the time of starting winning may be confirmed and determined. Specifically, the display mode change pattern corresponding to the hold display number before the hold display number targeted this time is confirmed. Then, it may be determined whether or not the display mode in the foreground changes.

When the display mode in the foreground changes (step 074AKS051A; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the monochrome effect setting process. In the feature unit 074AK, once the monochrome effect is executed, at least the monochrome effect is continued until the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started, so that the hold display existing before the target hold display is present. And it becomes impossible to visually recognize the change in the active display. Therefore, when the front display mode changes, the monochrome effect is not executed, and the change in the front display mode can be visually recognized.

When the display mode in the foreground does not change (step 074AKS051A; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of times the display mode is changed is one or more, that is, whether or not the change effect is executed (step 074AKS052). ). Whether or not the number of display mode changes is one or more may be determined by checking the display mode change pattern determined in step 074AKS004 of FIG. 9-9. When the number of times the display mode is changed is 0 (step 074AKS052; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the monochrome effect setting process.

When the number of times the display mode is changed is one or more (step 074AKS052; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the monochrome effect is executed according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-17 according to the variable display result (step 074AKS052; Yes). Step 074AKS053). As shown in FIG. 9-17, in the feature unit 074AK in this embodiment, the determination ratio is such that when the monochrome effect is executed, the expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit is higher than when the monochrome effect is not executed. Is assigned. In addition, when the monochrome effect is executed, the determination ratio is assigned so as to be super reach or higher (super reach loss, small hit, big hit). Not limited to this, even in the case of normal reach loss or non-reach loss, the monochrome effect may be executed at a lower rate than other variable display results. In the illustrated example, an example in which the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the monochrome effect is assigned according to the variable display result is shown. For example, depending on which display color is the display mode of the active display. The decision ratios may be different. For example, the determination ratio may be highest when the display mode of the active display is "red", and the determination ratio may be decreased in the order of "green"> "blue"> "white". According to this, it is possible to notify that the display mode of the active display finally changes to a display color having a high degree of expectation, and it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the change in the active display.

After returning to FIG. 9-16 and executing the process of step 074AKS053, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the monochrome effect, that is, whether or not the monochrome effect is executed (step 074AKS054). When the monochrome effect is not executed, that is, when the monochrome effect is not executed (step 074AKS054; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the monochrome effect setting process.

When the monochrome effect is executed (step 074AKS054; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the end timing of the monochrome effect from "timing 1" to "timing" according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-18 according to the variable display result. It is determined at any of the timings of "3" (step 074AKS055). "Timing 1" of the feature portion 074AK in this embodiment is the timing of the normal reach, that is, the timing immediately after the reach state is reached, and "timing 2" is the timing at the start of the reach production of the super reach, and "timing 3". Is the timing of the middle stage of the reach production of Super Reach. That is, the timing of "timing 1" is the earliest timing after the start of the variable display, then "timing 2" is the earliest, and "timing 3" is the latest timing. As shown in FIG. 9-18, in the feature unit 074AK in this embodiment, the expectation degree is “timing 3”> “timing 2”> “timing 1”, and the variable display is started and then ended. The determination ratio is set so that the longer the period (the later the end timing) (in other words, the longer the execution period of the monochrome effect), the higher the expectation that the variable display result will be a "big hit". Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the execution period of the monochrome effect. As shown in the figure, when the variable display result is "other than the above" which is neither "big hit (probability change / non-probability change)", "big hit (sudden probability)", or "loss (super reach) / small hit". , Since the monochrome effect is not executed, the decision ratio is not assigned.

Returning to FIG. 9-16, after executing the process of step 074AKS055, the effect control CPU 120 performs monochrome effect execution control to execute the monochrome effect (step 074AKS056). By performing the process of step 074AKS056, the execution of the monochrome effect (monochrome output process) is started. As a result, the target image in the monochrome mode such as the hold display, the active display, the background image, and the like is displayed in the monochrome mode. In the feature unit 074AK in this embodiment, the hold display and the active display are displayed in "white" in the first stage (displayed in a display color displayed at a high rate before the change effect is executed). In step 074AKS056, the output sounds such as the sound effects and the effect sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting the sound effects and the like in accordance with the execution of the monochrome effect are muted, and the game effect lamp for the game effect is muted. Control is performed to turn off 9. After executing the process of step 074AKS056, the effect control CPU 120 sets the monochrome effect flag to the ON state (step 074AKS057), and then ends the monochrome effect setting process. In step 074AKS056, for example, when the image to be monochrome is displayed in two colors of black and white by the monochrome effect, the lighting color of the game effect lamp 9 is also changed to two colors of black and white. The number of colors may correspond to the number of colors.

Returning to the description of the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-9, in the process of step 074AKS002, the first start winning slot designation command received in the low base state and the second starting winning slot designation received in the high base state. When it is determined that neither of the commands is used (step 074AKS002; No), the effect control CPU 120 displays the first hold display or the second hold display in the display mode of the first stage (white) (step 074AKS005A). ).

After executing any of the processes of step 074AKS005 and step 074AKS005A, or when it is determined in the process of step 074AKS001 that the start winning command has not been received (step 074AKS001; No), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variable start. It is determined whether or not a command has been received (step 074AKS006). Whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has received the fluctuation start designation command by referring to whether or not either the first fluctuation start designation command reception flag or the second fluctuation start designation command reception flag is set, for example. It is sufficient to judge whether or not. When it is determined that the fluctuation start designation command has not been received (step 074AKS006; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display setting process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation start designation command has been received (step 074AKS006; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received fluctuation designation command is the second fluctuation start designation command (step 074AKS007). .. When it is determined that the received fluctuation start designation command is not the second fluctuation start designation command, that is, the received fluctuation start designation command is the first fluctuation start designation command (step 074AKS007; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines. Each first hold display was associated with each of the display mode change patterns stored in the storage area of the display mode change pattern in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning as shown in FIG. 9-7 (A). The display mode is changed or maintained according to the change pattern, and the hold display of the hold display number "1" is moved (shifted) to the active display area in the first hold display unit 5HL of the image display device 5, and "2". The display position of each first hold display corresponding to "4" is moved (shifted) to the right by one (step 074AKS008).

After executing the process of step 074AKS008, the effect control CPU 120 erases the stored contents of the hold display number "0" in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, and corresponds to the hold display numbers "1" to "4". After shifting the stored contents one by one (step 074AKS009), the read-ahead notice setting process ends. Regarding the stored contents of the hold display number "0" in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, after the final stop symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display effect processing in step S172, that is, the variable display result is derived and displayed. You may erase it afterwards.

When it is determined in the process of step 074AKS007 that the received variation designation command is the second variation start designation command (step 074AKS007; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 wins the second start as shown in FIG. 9-7 (B). With reference to the display mode change pattern stored in the storage area of the display mode change pattern in the time command buffer, each second hold display is changed or maintained according to the display mode change pattern associated with each, and the image display device. In the second hold display unit 5HR of 5, the hold display of the hold display number "1" is moved (shifted) to the active display area, and each second hold display corresponding to "2" to "4" is displayed. The display position of is moved (shifted) to the left one by one (step 074AKS010).

After executing the process of step 074AKS010, the effect control CPU 120 erases the stored contents of the hold display number "0" in the command buffer at the time of the second start winning, and corresponds to the hold display numbers "1" to "4". After shifting the stored contents one by one (step 074AKS011), the read-ahead notice setting process ends. Regarding the stored contents of the hold display number "0" in the command buffer at the time of the second start winning, after the final stop symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display effect processing in step S172, that is, the variable display result is derived and displayed. You may erase it afterwards.

9-19 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. 7. When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first features, for example, based on a display result specification command (command stored in the display result specification command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the figure display result is "missing" (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is stored in, for example, the variation pattern specification command (variation pattern specification command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. The variation pattern specified by the command) is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2, PC1-1) corresponding to the case of "non-reach" in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode. Whether or not it is determined (step S552).

When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination (step S553). ). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a decorative symbol of a non-reach combination, which is updated by, for example, an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, and outputs the ROM 121. The fixed decorative symbol (decorative symbol of the non-reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative symbol determination table of the non-reach combination prepared in advance.

When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination (step S554). ). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a decorative symbol of the reach combination updated by, for example, a random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect, and stores the reach combination in advance in the ROM 121. The final decorative pattern (decorative pattern of the reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative pattern determination table of.

When it is determined in the process of step S551 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S551; No), whether the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability" in the effect control CPU 120. , Or, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S555). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "probability" or "small hit" (step S555; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is in the case of "probability" or "small hit", for example, at the opening chance eye. A combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol corresponding to the case is determined (step S556). The effect control CPU 120 finally configures one of a plurality of types of open chances in response to the designation of either the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 or PC1-2 by the fluctuation pattern designation command. Determine the combination of fixed decorative symbols that will be the stop symbols. In this case, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the chance eye, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit, is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is used. By referring to or the like, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes may be determined. In the chance eye determination table, for example, "3", "5", "7" composed of odd numbers as chance eyes for sudden big hits, and "2", "2", "7" composed of even numbers as chance eyes for small hits. It suffices if "4", "6" and the like are set.

When it is determined in the process of step S555 that the special figure display result is neither "probability" nor "small hit" (step S555; No), the effect control CPU 120 is a final stop symbol that constitutes the big hit combination. The combination of symbols is determined (step S557). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol, which is updated by, for example, a random number circuit 124 or a random number counter for effect. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot confirmation symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5 A decorative symbol having the same stop-displayed symbol number is determined in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the display area.

After executing any of the processes of steps S553, S554, S556, and S557, the effect control CPU 120 has a plurality of types of change effects having different periods from the start of the variable display to the change of the display mode of the hold display. Among them, the change effect setting process for setting which type of change effect is to be executed is executed (step 074AKS021).

FIG. 9-20 is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect setting process executed in step 074AKS021 of FIG. 9-19. When the change effect setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the display mode of either the hold display or the active display changes in the variable display executed this time (step 074AKS022). In step 074AKS022, by referring to the display mode change pattern determined in step 074AKS004 of FIG. 9-9, in the variable display executed this time, at least one of the displayed hold displays is displayed. It may be determined whether or not the display mode of the active display changes.

When the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes in the variable display to be executed this time (step 074AKS022; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for executing the change effect of the success mode (step 074AKS023). , End the change effect setting process. On the other hand, when the display mode of the hold display or the active display does not change in the variable display to be executed this time (step 074AKS022; No), after making the setting for executing the change effect of the failure mode or the setting not to execute the change effect. (Step 074AKS024), the change effect setting process is completed. In step 074AKS024, whether or not to execute the change effect of the failure mode may be determined according to, for example, the variable display result or the variation pattern.

The effect of changing the success mode of the feature unit 074AK in this embodiment is an effect of changing the display mode when the shooting star image 074AK001 collides with the hold display or the active display of the change target. The change effect of the failure mode is an effect in which the shooting star image 074AK002 collides with the hold display or the active display of the change target, but does not change the display mode. The change effect of each mode is the same image of a shooting star, and it is impossible to recognize whether or not the display mode of the target changes until after the collision. In addition, at the time of monochrome production, since the hold display and active display of the change target are also displayed in monochrome, it becomes impossible to visually determine whether the executed change effect is a success mode or a failure mode. There is.

In the processing of step 074AKS023 and step 074AKS024, when the change effect is executed, the execution period (change effect period) of the change effect is also set. The change effect period may be any period as long as the variable display during execution is not performed during the reach effect of the super reach. This is to prevent the player's attention from being dispersed by the degree of expectation being dispersed between the reach effect being executed and the change effect.

Further, when there are a plurality of change targets, it is sufficient to determine one of a success mode, a failure mode, and no change effect for each hold (including active display). Further, when determining the display mode change pattern, the pattern of the change effect may be determined from among a plurality of patterns for one display mode change pattern.

Returning to the description of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9-19, after executing the process of step 074AKS021, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step S560). ). The effect control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure variation effect control pattern) in response to, for example, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern determination result specification command. Set as a pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (hold display change patterns) in response to the execution setting of the hold display change effect by the hold display setting process in step S161, and uses the pattern. Set as. If it is determined in step S559 that the specific effect is to be executed, one of the effect control patterns (specific effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution of the specific effect is selected and set as the pattern to be used.

Following the process of step S560, the effect control CPU 120 is provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 in response to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern determination result designation command, for example. The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, a setting is made on the display screen of the image display device 5 to start the variation of the decorative pattern or the like (step S562). At this time, the effect control CPU 120, for example, issues a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in the process of step S559 to the VDP of the display control unit 123. In each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5, the decorative symbols are started to fluctuate. Just do it.

After executing the process of step S562, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S563), and then performs the variable display start setting process. To finish.

FIG. 9-21 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 shown in FIG. When the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 9-21 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer. Determine (step S801). For example, when the effect control CPU 120 updates the timer value of the effect control process timer (for example, 1 is subtracted) and the end code is read from the effect control pattern in response to the updated effect control process timer value. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined in the process of step S801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S801). S802). The reach effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern determined according to the fluctuation pattern. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the reach effect (step S803).

After executing the process of step S803, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the monochrome effect (step 074AKS031). Since the end timing of the monochrome effect is determined by any of timings 1 to 3 in step 074AKS055 of FIG. 9-16, in step 074AKS031 at the determined end timing of timings 1 to 3. It may be determined whether or not there is.

When it is the end timing of the monochrome effect (step 074AKS031; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the monochrome effect end control for ending the monochrome effect (step 074AKS032) and clears the monochrome effect flag to the off state (step 074AKS032). 074AKS033). In the process of step 074AKS032, since the monochrome output process is completed, the number of colors used for the target image to be displayed in the monochrome mode returns to the normal number of colors. Therefore, the hold display and the active display whose display mode has changed due to the change effect are displayed in the changed display color, and the success sound is output.

After executing the process of step 074AKS033, when it is determined in step S802 that it is not the reach effect period (step S802; No), or when it is determined in step 074AKS031 that it is not the end timing of the monochrome effect (step 074AKS031; No). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the change effect period for executing the change effect of the success mode or the failure mode (step 074AKS034). The change effect period is set when the change effect is set to be executed in step 074AKS023 or step 074AKS024 of FIG. 9-20. When it is determined that it is the change effect period (step 074AKS034; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the change effect of the success mode or the failure mode (step 074AKS035). In the process of step 074AKS035, since the monochrome output process is performed during the specific effect state during the execution of the monochrome effect (when the monochrome effect flag is on), even if the change effect of the success mode is executed, even if the change effect of the success mode is executed. Regardless of the jackpot expectation, the hold display and active display are displayed in "white". On the other hand, in the normal effect state in which the monochrome effect is not being executed, the display colors are displayed according to the degree of expectation according to the display mode change pattern. Further, in the process of step 074AKS035, the execution start sound of the change effect of the success mode or the failure mode, that is, the effect start sound for notifying the player that the image of the shooting star is displayed, and the success effect or the failure effect are performed. It outputs a success sound or a failure sound that makes it recognizable by hearing. However, while the monochrome effect is being executed (when the monochrome effect flag is on), only the execution start sound is output, and the success sound or the failure sound is not output. The success sound or the failure sound may be output at the timing when the monochrome effect is completed, and may be output by, for example, the process of step 074AKS032. According to this, the player can easily recognize that the display mode of the hold display or the active display of the change target has changed after the end of the monochrome effect.

After executing the process of step 074AKS035, or when it is not the change effect period (step 074AKS034; No), the effect control CPU 120 may, for example, based on the settings in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, or the like. , Control is performed to execute the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol (step 808).

When it is determined in the process of step S801 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S801; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits, for example, a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. , Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol (step S809). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined fixed time as a waiting time for receiving the jackpot start designation command (step S811). Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S812).

After executing any of the processes of steps S808 and S812, or when it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has not been received in the process of step S809 (step S809; No), the effect control CPU 120 is performing the variable display effect. End the process.

9-22 and 9-23 show an example of the effect operation when the monochrome effect and the change effect are performed. As shown in FIG. 9-22 (A), a variable display corresponding to the active display AH displayed in the active display area AHA is displayed in a state in which three hold displays H1 to hold display H3 are stored. In this state, output sounds such as sound effects and effect sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R are output, and the game effect lamp 9 for the game effect is also lit.

Then, when a new game ball wins the first start winning opening (hold display H4 is displayed), the monochrome effect setting process is performed in the read-ahead notice setting process of FIG. 9-9, and the monochrome effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (B), the background image, the hold display, and the like are displayed in monochrome mode on the image display device 5, and the sound effects and production sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R are output. Control is performed to mute the sound and turn off the game effect lamp 9 for the game effect. FIG. 9-22 (B) shows an example in which the variable display being executed is completed in FIG. 9-22 (A). Further, an example is shown in which the display mode of the hold display H4 changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT4-4-22 of FIG. 9-12. In this example, it is assumed that the end timing of the monochrome effect is determined at the timing C, which is the middle stage of the super reach, in step 074AKS055 of FIG. 9-16.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (C), when each hold display shifts and the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 is started, the hold display H1 is displayed as the active display AH. Then, since the hold of the hold display H4 changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT4-4-22, the display mode of the hold display H4 changes in this variable display. Therefore, the change effect of the success mode set in the process of step 074AKS023 of FIG. 9-20 is performed. As described above, since the monochrome effect is being executed, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (C), the execution start sound, that is, the image of the shooting star is displayed even if the change effect of the success mode is executed. Although the effect start sound for notifying the player is output, the success sound is not output. Further, since the hold display is displayed in the monochrome mode during the monochrome effect, the player cannot visually recognize which display color has changed (whether it is the success mode or the failure mode).

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (D), the reach effect of the super reach A is performed, and as shown in FIG. 9-22 (E), when the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 is completed, FIG. 9 As shown in -22 (F), each hold display shifts, and the variable display corresponding to the hold display H2 is started. Here, since the hold of the hold display H4 changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT4-4-22, the display mode of the hold display H4 does not change in this variable display. Therefore, when the failure mode change effect is set in the process of step 074AKS024 of FIG. 9-20, the failure mode change effect is performed as shown in FIG. 9-22 (F). Even if the effect of changing the failure mode is executed, the execution start sound, that is, the effect start sound for notifying the player that the image of the shooting star is displayed is output, but the failure sound is not output. Further, since the hold display is displayed in the monochrome mode during the monochrome effect, the player cannot visually recognize which display color has changed (whether it is the success mode or the failure mode).

Subsequently, when the game ball newly wins the first start winning opening (hold display H5 is displayed), the monochrome effect setting process is performed in the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-9, but the monochrome effect is generated. Since it is being executed, the execution setting of the monochrome effect is not performed (see FIG. 9-16), but since the processes of step 074AKS003 and step 074AKS004 of FIG. 9-9 are executed, the display mode of the hold display changes. It will be. FIG. 9-22 (G) shows an example in which the variable display being executed in FIG. 9-22 (F) is completed. Further, an example is shown in which the display mode of the hold display H5 changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT3-2-04 of FIG. 9-13.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (H), the respective hold displays are shifted, and the variable display corresponding to the hold display H3 is started. Here, since the hold of the hold display H4 changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT4-4-22, the display mode of the hold display H4 does not change in this variable display, while the hold of the hold display H5 is PT3. Since the display mode changes according to the display mode change pattern of -2-04, the display mode of the hold display H5 changes in this variable display. Therefore, the change effect of the failure mode is performed for the hold display H4, and the change effect of the success mode is performed for the hold display H5. As described above, since the monochrome effect is being executed, the player cannot recognize whether each change effect is a success mode or a failure mode.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-23 (I), the reach effect of the super reach A is performed, and as shown in FIG. 9-23 (J), when the variable display corresponding to the hold display H3 is completed, FIG. 9 As shown in -23 (K), each hold display shifts, and the variable display corresponding to the hold display H4 is started. Here, since the hold (active display AH) of the hold display H4 changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT4-4-22, the display mode of the active display AH changes in this variable display. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9-23 (L), the effect of changing the success mode is performed. Note that FIG. 9-23 (L) shows an example in which the change effect period is during the reach effect of the super reach in the process of step 074AKS023 of FIG. 9-20. On the other hand, since the hold of the hold display H5 changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT3-2-04 of FIG. 9-13, the display mode of the hold display H5 does not change in this variable display. In the illustrated example, an example is shown in which the hold display H5 is set not to execute the change effect in the process of step 074AKS024 of FIG. 9-20.

In the middle of the super reach, it is determined in step 074AKS031 of FIG. 9-21 that the monochrome effect ends, and as shown in FIG. 9-23 (M), the monochrome effect ends, and in accordance with this, the game effect is used. The game effect lamp 9 is turned on, and a success sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In this example, the success sound is output if the display mode changes even once during the monochrome effect. For example, the failure effect is performed twice and the success effect is performed once before the change is made once. In this case, the failure sound may be output twice and then the success sound may be output once so that the player's hearing can recognize how many times the display mode has changed. .. According to this, it is possible to notify the player of the timing when the display mode is changed, and it is possible to improve the game interest. As shown in FIG. 9-23 (M), when the monochrome effect is completed, the display color of the hold display H5 and the display color of the active display AH become visible. After that, the variable display ends. In the example shown in FIG. 9-23 (M), the display mode of the active display AH changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT4-4-22 of FIG. 9-12, and thus becomes “red”. The variable display result after that is a "big hit". Since the hold display H5 changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT3-2-04 in FIG. 9-13, the display mode is “green” in the example shown in FIG. 9-23 (M). As a change in the display mode, the shape may be changed in addition to the color. Further, for example, the color of the effect image displayed around the active display or the hold display may be changed. Further, in addition to changing the shape of the active display and the hold display, the color of the effect image may also be changed. Such changes may be made during the monochrome effect, or the monochrome effect may be started by making these changes.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 074AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute a monochrome effect, and while the monochrome effect is being executed (specific effect state), the number of colors of the image including the hold display and the active display is displayed to be smaller than that in the normal effect state. In the specific effect state, the jackpot expectation is higher than in the normal effect state, and in the normal effect state, the display color of the hold display or the active display is changed to the color according to the expectation by executing the change effect. In the specific effect state, monochrome output processing is performed to display the display modes of the hold display and the active display in a common color regardless of the degree of expectation. Then, when the state shifts from the specific effect state to the normal effect state, the monochrome output process ends, and the display modes of the hold display and the active display are displayed in colors according to the degree of expectation. Therefore, the expectation degree notification by color can be suitably performed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display mode of the hold display or the active display in the first stage "white" regardless of the degree of expectation during the specific effect state. Therefore, the expectation degree notification by color can be suitably performed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the process of step 074AKS056, for example, when the image to be monochrome is displayed in two colors of black and white by the monochrome effect, the effect control CPU 120 also has two colors of black and white for the lighting color of the game effect lamp 9. The number of colors is set to correspond to the number of colors of the image in the monochrome mode. According to this, it is possible to make it stand out that it is in a specific production state, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the monochrome effect (monochrome output process) in the process of step 074AKS056. As a result, the target image in the black-and-white mode, such as the hold display, the active display, and the background image, is displayed in the black-and-white mode. According to this, it is possible to make it stand out that it is in a specific production state, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 mutes the output sound during the specific effect state, outputs only the execution start sound for the change effect, and does not output the success sound or the failure sound for the change effect. According to this, it is possible to make it stand out that it is in the specific effect state, and it is possible to recognize the start of execution of the change effect. Then, the success sound or the failure sound is output at the timing when the monochrome effect is completed. According to this, it is possible to easily recognize that a specific display such as a hold display or an active display has changed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Modification example of feature part 074AK)
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and has been described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a structure of parts. In addition, at least a part of each of the following modifications may be combined.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the variable display compatible display and the background image are in the monochrome mode in the specific effect state during the monochrome effect execution is shown, but this is an example. For example, in addition to the variable display compatible display, an image that notifies the jackpot expectation by the displayed color, such as notifying the expectation by the color of the displayed character or message, may be in monochrome mode. According to this, as the effect of the specific effect state, it is possible to make the state in which the degree of expectation cannot be recognized more preferably, and it is possible to arouse the expectation of the player. On the other hand, on the contrary, it is not an image displayed by lottery on the side of the effect control board 12 (not an image displayed by lottery according to the degree of expectation), but by a command or the like transmitted from the side of the main board 11. The image (special information) for displaying the information shall be displayed in a normal mode (for example, full color) instead of a monochrome mode. Specifically, it is composed only of numbers, for example, odd numbers are displayed in red, even numbers are displayed in blue (displayed in the same color as the decorative pattern), always small symbols that are always visible to the player, and special figures. By displaying the number of holds in 1 and special figure 2 in numbers, the number of holds is always displayed so that the player can identify it, and the right-handed display is controlled so that it is not in the monochrome mode in the monochrome effect. Just do it. Since the right-handed display is displayed in the probabilistic state, the monochrome effect may be executed even in the probable change state. Further, in the normal effect state, the small symbol, the constant hold number display, the right-handed display, and the like may be displayed in monochrome mode, and may be displayed in another color such as red in the specific effect state. According to this, the content suggested by the special information can be recognized even in the specific production state, and it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the game interest.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the variable display compatible display (specific display) such as the hold display and the active display is displayed in "white", which is the first stage, in the specific effect state is shown, but the normal effect state is shown. It may be displayed in a display mode that is not displayed in, and may be displayed in a display mode that is displayed only in a specific effect state (for example, it is grayed out regardless of the degree of expectation).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the monochrome effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display or the active display always changes, but this is an example. For example, the monochrome effect may be executed without executing the process of step 074AKS052 of FIG. 9-16, regardless of whether or not the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the execution start timing of the monochrome effect is the start winning time (that is, the timing when the game medium wins the prize), but this is an example. The execution timing of the monochrome effect may be a predetermined timing during the variable display. For example, the monochrome effect is performed at the start of execution of the step-up notice in which the frame color changes in the order of white, blue, green, red, and so on. As the execution timing, the player may not be able to specify to what stage the color of the frame has changed until the end of the monochrome effect. That is, if the monochrome effect can be executed during the execution of the effect of notifying the jackpot expectation degree by the displayed color, the execution timing of the monochrome effect may be arbitrary.

(Explanation of feature 75AK)
Next, the feature portion 075AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 075AK of the present embodiment, unlike the feature unit 074AK, the monochrome effect ends when the display mode (display color) of the specific display such as the hold display or the active display changes. That is, the change timing is the end timing of the monochrome effect. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 075AK having such features will be described. The same parts as those described in the above basic explanation and the same parts as those explained in the feature part 074AK will be omitted.

FIG. 9-25 is a flowchart showing an example of the pre-reading advance notice setting process executed by the feature unit 075AK. The part that performs the same processing as the pre-reading advance notice setting process executed by the feature unit 074AK is assigned the same number as the pre-reading advance notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-9. In the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-25, in step 074AKS003, after determining the display mode of the active display as the final display mode of the hold display to be displayed, the setting process such as monochrome effect is executed ( Step 075AKS001). The monochrome effect setting process of step 075AKS001 is a process of determining whether or not the monochrome effect is executed, the end timing thereof, and the display mode change pattern of the hold display and the active display.

FIG. 9-25 is a flowchart showing an example of the setting process such as monochrome effect executed in step 075AKS001 of FIG. 9-24. In the illustrated example, the parts that perform the same processing as the monochrome effect setting processing of FIGS. 9-16 are assigned the same numbers as those of FIGS. 9-16. When the monochrome effect setting process shown in FIG. 9-25 is started, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the monochrome effect flag is set to the ON state, as in the monochrome effect setting process of FIG. 9-16. (Step 074AKS051) If it is in the off state (step 074AKS051; No), whether or not there is a hold (including an active display) whose display mode changes before the current hold that is the target of the pre-reading notice. That is, it is determined whether or not the display mode (display mode in front) of the hold or active display existing in the foreground changes (step 074AKS051A). When the monochrome effect flag is on (step 074AKS051; Yes) or when the front display mode changes (step 074AKS051A; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the monochrome effect setting process.

When the display mode in the foreground does not change (step 074AKS051A; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display mode of the active display is other than "white" (step 075AKS012). Whether or not the display mode of the active display is other than "white" may be determined by checking the display mode of the active display determined in step 074AKS003 of FIG. 9-24. When the display mode of the active display is "white" (step 075AKS012; No), that is, when the display mode of the active display does not change from the hold display, the effect control CPU 120 determines the PT4-4-01 according to the number of holds. , PT3-1-01, or PT2-2-01, and the display mode change pattern is determined (not shown), and the setting process such as monochrome effect is completed.

When the display mode of the active display is "blue", "green", or "red" other than "white" (step 075AKS012; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the monochrome effect is executed as a variable display result. Accordingly, determination is made according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-17 (step 074AKS053). After executing the process of step 074AKS053, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the monochrome effect, that is, whether or not the monochrome effect is executed (step 074AKS054).

When the monochrome effect is not executed, that is, when the monochrome effect is not executed (step 074AKS054; No), the effect control CPU 120 is set according to the determination ratio of the display mode change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9-11 to 9-15. The display mode change pattern is determined according to the display mode of the active display determined in step 074AKS003 and the number of reserved storages indicated in either the first special figure reserved storage number designation command or the second special figure reserved storage number designation command ( Step 075AKS013), the setting process such as monochrome effect is completed.

When the monochrome effect is executed, that is, when the monochrome effect is executed (step 074AKS054; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 steps according to the display mode change pattern determination table (in monochrome) shown in FIGS. 9-26 (A). The display mode change pattern is determined according to the display mode of the active display determined in 074AKS003 and the number of reserved storages indicated by either the first special figure reserved storage number designation command or the second special figure reserved storage number designation command (step). 075AKS014).

The display mode change pattern determination table (at the time of monochrome) shown in FIG. 9-26 (A) is a table referred to for determining the display mode change pattern of the hold display and the active display when the monochrome effect is executed. .. In the feature unit 075AK, when the monochrome effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display does not change, and only the display mode of the active display changes. Specifically, as shown in the figure, the display mode of the hold display is "white", and the number of holds is determined so that the display mode of the active display is determined to be a display mode change pattern of any one of "blue" to "red". Each display mode change pattern is set according to the above.

After returning to FIG. 9-25 and determining the display mode change pattern in step 075AKS014, the effect control CPU 120 changes the active display according to the active display change timing determination table shown in FIG. 9-26 (B). Is determined at any of the timings A to C according to the display mode of the active display (step 075AKS015).

In this embodiment, "timing A" of the feature portion 075AK is the timing before the reach, that is, the timing immediately before the reach state is reached, and "timing B" is the timing at the start of the reach production of the super reach, and "timing C". Is the timing of the middle stage of the reach production of Super Reach. That is, the "timing A" timing is the earliest timing after the start of the variable display, then the "timing B" is the earliest, and the "timing C" is the latest timing. As shown in FIGS. 9-26, in the feature unit 075AK in this embodiment, the display mode of the active display changes to a mode with a high degree of expectation in the order of “timing C”> “timing B”> “timing A”. The determination rate is set so that the later the timing from the start of the variable display to the change, the higher the rate at which the display mode of the active display changes to the display color that is highly expected by the player. Has been done.

After returning to FIG. 9-25 and executing the process of step 075AKS015, the effect control CPU 120 determines the timing immediately after the change timing determined in the process of step 075AKS015 as the end timing of the monochrome effect (step 075AKS016). As a result, the monochrome output process ends at the timing when the display mode of the active display changes, and the active display is displayed in the changed display mode. After executing the process of step 075AKS016, the effect control CPU 120 performs monochrome effect execution control to execute the monochrome effect (step 074AKS056), sets the monochrome effect flag to the ON state (step 074AKS057), and then performs the monochrome effect, etc. End the setting process. When the process of step 074AKS056 is performed, the execution of the monochrome effect (monochrome output process) is started, whereby the target image in the monochrome mode such as the hold display, the active display, the background image, etc. is displayed in the monochrome mode. The point to be displayed is the same as that of the feature unit 074AK. In addition, in the specific effect state during the monochrome effect execution, the hold display and active display are displayed in the first stage "white" (displayed in a display color displayed at a high rate before the change effect is executed). , Control to mute the output sounds such as sound effects and production sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like in accordance with the execution of the monochrome effect, and to turn off the game effect lamp 9 for the game effect. The point that is performed is the same as that of the feature unit 074AK.

After returning to FIG. 9-24 and executing the process of step 07 5 AKS001, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first hold display or the second hold display or the second according to the display mode change pattern determined in step 075AKS013 and step 075AKS014 of FIG. 9-25. Display the hold display (step 075AKS002). After executing the process of step 075AKS002, the same process as the read-ahead notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-9 is performed (the same process as that of the feature unit 074AK is performed).

FIG. 9-27 is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect setting process performed in the variable display start setting process in the feature unit 075AK (see FIG. 9-19). The change effect setting process performed by the feature unit 075AK differs in that the processes of steps 075AKS021 to 075AKS023 are executed in addition to the change effect setting process performed by the feature unit 074AK, but they are the same in other respects. do.

When the change effect setting process shown in FIGS. 9-27 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the monochrome effect flag is set to the ON state (step 075AKS021). When the monochrome effect flag is off (step 075AKS021; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step 074AKS022 to step 074AKS024 as in the feature unit 074AK.

On the other hand, when the monochrome effect flag is set to the ON state (step 075AKS021; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display mode of the active display changes in the variable display executed this time (step 074AKS022). ). When the display mode of the active display does not change in the variable display executed this time (step 074AKS022; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the change effect setting process as it is.

When the display mode of the active display changes in the variable display executed this time (step 074AKS022; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the change effect pattern, which is the execution pattern of the change effect, into the change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9-28. According to this, after setting according to the change timing determined in step 075AKS015 of FIG. 9-25 (step 075AKS023), the change effect setting process is terminated.

FIG. 9-28 is a diagram showing an example of a change pattern determination table. As shown in the figure, when the change timing determined in step 075AKS015 of FIG. 9-25 is the timing C, that is, the middle stage of the super reach, the change effect of the failure mode is performed immediately before the reach state which is the timing A, and the timing B The change effect pattern of pattern 1 is set, in which the change effect of the failure mode is performed at the start of the reach effect of the super reach, and the change effect of the success mode is executed in the middle stage of the super reach, which is the timing. When the change timing determined in step 075AKS015 of FIG. 9-25 is the timing B, that is, the start of the reach effect of the super reach, the change effect of the failure mode is performed immediately before the reach state which is the timing A, and the change effect of the failure mode is performed at the timing B. At the start of the reach effect of a certain super reach, the change effect pattern of the pattern 2 that executes the change effect of the success mode is set. When the change timing determined in step 075AKS015 of FIG. 9-25 is immediately before the reach state, that is, the change effect pattern of the pattern 3 that executes the change effect of the success mode immediately before the reach state which is the timing A. Is set.

In the illustrated example, an example in which the change effect of the failure mode is executed at the timing when the display mode of the active display does not change is shown, but there may be a pattern in which the change effect is not executed.

FIG. 9-29 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when a monochrome effect and a change effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 9-29 (A), a state in which one of the hold display H1 is stored and a variable display corresponding to the active display AH displayed in the active display area AHA is performed. In addition to outputting sound effects such as sound effects and directing sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 for the game effect is also lit.

Then, when a new game ball wins the first start winning opening, the hold display H2 is displayed, the display mode of the active display is determined in the pre-reading notice setting process of FIG. 9-24, and the monochrome effect setting process is performed. When the monochrome effect is executed in, as shown in FIG. 9-29 (B), the background image, the hold display, and the like are displayed in the monochrome mode on the image display device 5, and the effects from the speakers 8L and 8R are displayed. Control is performed to mute output sounds such as sounds and production sounds, and to turn off the game effect lamp 9 for game effects. FIG. 9-29 (B) shows an example in which the variable display being executed is completed in FIG. 9-29 (A). Further, in the illustrated example, the display mode of the active display in the hold display H2 is determined to be "red" (step 074AKS003 in FIG. 9-24), and the display mode change pattern of PT2-4-02 is determined (FIG. It is assumed that the active display change timing is determined at the timing C in step 075AKS014 of 9-25 (step 075AKS015 of FIG. 9-25). That is, the change effect of the failure mode and the success mode is executed according to the change effect pattern of the pattern 1 (see FIGS. 9-27 and 9-28).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9-29 (C), when each hold display shifts and the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 is started, the hold display H1 is displayed as the active display AH. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-29 (D), when the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 ends and the variable display corresponding to the hold display H2 starts, as shown in FIG. 9-29 (E). The hold display H2 is displayed as the active display AH. In the example shown in FIG. 9-29 (E), an example of the timing (timing A) immediately before the variable display corresponding to the hold display H2 reaches the reach state is shown. Since the change effect of the failure mode and the success mode is executed according to the change effect pattern of the pattern 1, in the illustrated example, when the change effect of the failure mode is performed at the timing (timing A) immediately before the reach state. Is shown. In the change effect, the execution start sound, that is, the effect start sound for notifying the player that the image of the shooting star is displayed is output, but the success sound and the failure sound are not output. Is similar to.

Then, after the reach state is reached, when the reach effect of the super reach is started (the timing of the timing B is reached), as shown in FIG. 9-29 (F), the change effect of the failure mode is performed again. At the timing C in the middle of the super reach, as shown in FIG. 9-29 (G), a change effect of the success mode is performed, which is the end timing of the monochrome effect, as shown in FIG. 9-29 (H). , The monochrome effect is completed, and in accordance with this, the game effect lamp 9 for the game effect is turned on, and the success sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As shown in FIG. 9-29 (H), the monochrome effect ends due to the change in the display mode of the active display, and the display color of the active display AH becomes visible. In the example shown in FIG. 9-29 (H), the display mode of the active display AH changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT2-4-02 of FIG. 9-15, and thus becomes “red”. The variable display result after that is a "big hit".

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 075AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute a monochrome effect, and while the monochrome effect is being executed (specific effect state), the number of colors of the image including the hold display and the active display is displayed to be smaller than that in the normal effect state. In the specific effect state, the jackpot expectation is higher than in the normal effect state, and in the normal effect state, the display color of the hold display or the active display is changed to the color according to the expectation by executing the change effect. Then, in the specific effect state, the state shifts from the specific effect state to the normal effect state at the timing immediately after the display mode of the active display is changed. Therefore, the production patterns can be diversified and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a change effect of the success mode that changes the display mode of the active display and a change effect of the failure mode that does not change the display mode of the active display. Then, the monochrome effect is terminated at the timing immediately after the change effect of the success mode is executed and the display mode of the active display is changed. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the display mode of the active display has changed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes a monochrome effect or the like setting process in the pre-reading advance notice setting process executed at the timing when the hold display is displayed, that is, at the timing when the game medium wins a prize, and starts the monochrome effect. Then, the variable display corresponding to the hold display of the target is started, displayed as the active display, and then the monochrome effect is ended at the timing immediately after the change effect of the success mode is executed for the active display. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the display color of the active display has changed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the active display at any of the timings A to C. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-26 (B), the later the change timing, the higher the expectation of the active display, and the later the change timing, the higher the jackpot expectation. According to this, the production pattern becomes various and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Modification example of feature part 075AK)
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and has been described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a structure of parts. In addition, at least a part of each of the following modifications may be combined. Further, all or a part of the features shown in the modified example of the feature portion 074AK may be combined.

In the above embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the active display changes in the specific effect state in which the monochrome effect is being executed is determined by the process of step 075AKS015 in FIG. An example of determining one of C has been shown, but in addition to this, for example, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes even in the normal effect state is the timing A of FIG. 9-26 (B). ~ Timing C may be determined. In this case, the timing at which the display mode of the active display changes may be determined at the timing C higher in the specific effect state than in the normal effect state. According to this, it is possible to improve the expectation for the specific effect state during the execution of the monochrome effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, the end timing of the monochrome effect is shown immediately after the display mode of the active display is changed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing may be the same as the timing of the change. Further, the display mode is not limited to the active display, and the timing immediately after the display mode of the hold display changes or the changed timing may be set as the end timing of the monochrome effect. That is, the end timing of the specific effect state may include at least the timing when the change effect is executed and the display mode (display color) of the hold display or the active display changes, and the timing or change at the same time as the change. It may be the timing immediately after, or the end timing of the changed variable display. In this case, the monochrome effect can be executed when the number of reserved memories is "3" or more, and the timing after the display mode changes after the hold display is shifted twice is determined as the end timing of the monochrome effect. Just do it. Specifically, in the setting process for monochrome effect, etc. in FIG. 9-25, when determining whether or not the monochrome effect is effective on the condition that the number of reserved memories is "3" or more and executing the monochrome effect, the monochrome effect is used. Count the number of times the hold has shifted since the start of execution. Then, when the count value is "2" or more, it is assumed that the end condition of the black-and-white effect is satisfied, and the timing at which the display mode of the hold display after that is changed may be determined as the end timing of the black-and-white effect. According to this, although it is a condition for ending the monochrome effect that the display mode is changed, the visual period of the monochrome effect can be secured and the effect of the effect can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the display mode of the active display always changes when the monochrome effect is executed, but this is an example. Even when the monochrome effect is executed, the display mode of the active display may not change (that is, the decision to execute the monochrome effect may be made when the display mode of the active display does not change. ). In this case, the monochrome effect may be terminated by the end of the variable display corresponding to the hold that was the target when it was decided to execute the monochrome effect.

(Explanation of feature section 153SG)
Next, the gaming machine in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-30 to 9-44.

FIG. 9-30 is a part of the flowchart of the effect control process process (S76) in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment. In the effect control process process in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, after the pre-reading notice setting process (S161) shown in FIG. 7 is executed, the first reserved storage display area 153SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 153SG005U (FIG. 9-). 42) The display mode and the number of display of the hold memory display are updated according to the start winning command buffer 153SG194A. After executing the hold display update process, any of S170 to S177 shown in FIG. Is supposed to be executed. The start winning command buffer 153SG194A corresponds to the first starting winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer in the feature unit 074AK (see FIG. 9-7), and is used in the starting winning command buffer 153SG194A. Is the storage area (area corresponding to the 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, and the variable display. A storage area corresponding to the first special figure in the inside (an area corresponding to the buffer number "1-0" and corresponding to active display) is provided. Further, the start winning command buffer 153SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" 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) and a storage area corresponding to the second special figure during variable display (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0” and corresponding to active display) are provided.

FIG. 9-31 is a flowchart showing a look-ahead notice setting process (S161) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 9-30. In the read-ahead notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents of the start winning command buffer 153SG194A (153SGS241), and determines whether or not there is an entry for which the hold display flag is not set (153SGS242). If there is no entry for which the hold display flag is not set, the read-ahead notice setting process is terminated. If there is an entry for which the hold display flag is not set, the value of the hold display flag is already set to one of 1 to 4. It is determined whether or not there is an entry set (153SGS243).

If there is already an entry in which the value of the hold display flag is set to any of 1 to 4, that is, if the hold display notice effect has already been executed, the hold display flag is set in the entry (153SGS242). Set the hold display flag of (entry determined not to be present) to "0" corresponding to the non-execution of the hold display notice effect (that is, it is decided to display the hold storage display corresponding to the entry with "○"). The pre-reading notice setting process is terminated (153SGS251). As will be described later, the case where there is an entry in which the value of the hold display flag is already set to any of 1 to 4 is the case where the hold display notice effect has already been executed. That is, in the process of 153SGS243, when the hold display notice effect is already executed, the execution of the new hold display notice effect is restricted.

If there is no entry set in any of the values 1 to 4 of the hold display flag in 153SGS243, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the entry (in 153SGS242, the hold display flag is not set). ) Is determined whether or not the symbol designation command indicates a big hit (153SGS244). When the symbol designation command of the entry indicates a jackpot, the jackpot type is specified from the symbol designation command of the entry (153SGS245), and is extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 153SG193. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the hold display notice effect and the jackpot type specified in 153SGS245, by referring to the hold display notice effect determination table at the time of a big hit (not shown), the presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice effect and the hold display The display pattern when the advance notice effect is executed is determined (153SGS246).

In 153SG246, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 9-32 (A). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-32 (A), the presence / absence of the hold display advance notice effect and the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are different depending on the jackpot type specified in the processing of 153SGS245.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, four types of display patterns (notice types) of the hold display notice effect are provided: display pattern α, display pattern β, display pattern γ, and display pattern δ. Of these, when the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U as a white square (◇). When the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U in a white star shape (☆). When the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern γ, the hold storage display is displayed on the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U by the blue camera, and the hold display is displayed. When the display pattern of the advance notice effect is determined to be the display pattern δ, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U by the red camera. When it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect, the hold storage display is displayed in a white circle (◯) in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U.

Here, as shown in FIG. 9-32 (A), when the jackpot type is jackpot A (non-probability variable jackpot), non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and a rate of 55%. The execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern α is decided, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern β is decided at a rate of 20%, and the hold display notice effect in the display pattern γ is decided at a rate of 10%. Is decided, and the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern δ is decided at a rate of 10%. In addition, when the jackpot type is jackpot B or jackpot C (probability variation jackpot), non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the hold display notice effect with the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 20%. Execution is decided, execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern β is decided at a rate of 55%, execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern γ is decided at a rate of 10%, and execution is decided at a rate of 10%. The execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern δ is determined.

Returning to 153SGS244, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the variation category from the variation category specification command of the entry (153SGS248) when the symbol designation command of the entry is a miss or a small hit, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the effect control. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the hold display notice effect extracted from the random counter of the counter setting unit 153SG193 and the big hit type specified in 153SGS249, refer to the hold display notice effect determination table at the time of small hit / miss (not shown). By doing so, it is determined whether or not the hold display notice effect is executed and the display pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-32 (B), when the variable display result is out of alignment and the variable category is non-reach, the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%. The execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern α is decided at a rate of 5%, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern β is decided at a rate of 0%, and the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern γ is decided at a rate of 0%. The execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, and the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, when the variable display result is out of order or small hit and the variable category is other (when the normal reach is out of order or small hit), it is decided that the hold display notice effect is not executed at a rate of 75%, and 20%. The execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern α is decided by the ratio, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern β is decided by the ratio of 5%, and the hold display notice effect in the display pattern γ is decided by the ratio. The execution of the effect is determined, and the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the variable category is super reach, it is decided that the hold display notice effect is not executed at a rate of 55%, and the hold display notice effect in the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 25%. Execution is decided, execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern β is decided at a rate of 10%, execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern γ is decided at a rate of 5%, and execution is decided at a rate of 5%. The execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern δ is determined.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 9-32 (A) and 9-32 (B), in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is executed, the hold display notice effect is not executed. When the jackpot game state is controlled at a higher rate than when the hold display notice effect is executed in the display pattern β, compared to the case where the hold display notice effect is executed in the display pattern α. The jackpot type is set to be jackpot B or jackpot C (probability variation jackpot) at a high rate. With such a setting, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (notice type), the big hit type is higher than when the display pattern α is displayed. Is a probabilistic jackpot, and the player's expectation that it will be a probabilistic jackpot can be increased.

Since the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ are display patterns that suggest the execution of the setting suggestion effect described later, the degree of expectation that the display pattern α and the display pattern β are controlled to the big hit game state (big hit expectation). Is not set to be high, and the degree of expectation (probability variation big hit expectation) that the big hit type is big hit B or big hit C is the same.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns that can be determined when the variable display result is a big hit are the fluctuation patterns of normal reach and super reach, and as shown in FIGS. 9-32, the display pattern γ and The case where the display pattern δ is determined is the case where the variable display result is a big hit or the variable display result is out of order and the variable category is super reach. That is, it is also suggested that the hold storage display of the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ (a mode of the blue or red camera) is a variable display of super reach that can execute the setting suggestion effect described later. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-32 (B), when the fluctuation category is non-reach or other (normal reach or small hit), that is, when it is determined that the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than the super reach. The hold memory display is not displayed in the form of a blue or red camera.

Returning to FIG. 9-31, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the hold display advance notice effect is determined after the processing of the 153SGS246 or 153SGS249 is executed (153SGS250). If it is decided to execute the hold display notice effect, the hold display flag of the entry is set to a value (any of 1 to 4) corresponding to the display pattern determined by the processing of 153SGS246 or 153SGS249 and read ahead. The notice setting process is terminated (153SGS247). If it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect, the hold display flag of the entry is set to "0" corresponding to the non-execution of the hold display notice effect, and the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated ( 153SGS251).

9-33 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable start command reception flag is set (153SGS271). When the first variable start command reception flag is set (153SGS271; Y), the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command receive command buffer (not shown) are set. Various command data and various flags stored in association with each other (that is, various command data and various flags corresponding to the first special symbol being variably displayed) in the first to fourth first special figure hold storage The corresponding command data and various flags) are shifted upward by one buffer number (153SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-0". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-1". 1 Special figure The first special figure is shifted so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" of the hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-2". The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-4" of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-3".

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in 153SGS271 (153SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS273). When the second fluctuation start command reception flag is not set (153SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and when the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS273; Y), the figure is shown. No start The various command data and various flags (that is, variable display is being displayed) stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the received command buffer at the time of winning. Various command data and various flags corresponding to the second special symbol (various command data and various flags corresponding to the first to fourth second special symbol hold storage) are shifted upward by one buffer number. (153SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-1" of the second special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "2-0". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the second special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-1". 2 Special figure The second special figure is shifted so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" of the hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "2-2". The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-4" of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-3".

After executing the 153SGS272 or 153SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (153SGS275).

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) (153SGS276). 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 specification command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. do.

In the feature unit 153SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, three symbols as even symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination of the aligned decorative symbols (big hit symbol). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd numbers other than "7" (for example, "111", "11", " It is determined from the combination of decorative patterns such as "333", "555", and "999"). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot C, a combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbols) in which the three symbols are aligned with "7" is determined as the stop symbol. do. In addition, when the received variable display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command corresponding to a small hit, the chance eye indicating that it is a small hit as a stop symbol (third symbol is under a specific rule). It is determined from "334", "556", "778", etc.) that are not uniform. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the first variable display result specification command corresponding to the deviation, it is a decorative symbol in which the three symbols are not uniform as the stop symbol, and a combination other than the above-mentioned chance eyes. (Out of design) is decided.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and a numerical value 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 the variable display variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (153SGS277). If the variable display variation pattern is not the super reach variation pattern, the process proceeds to 153SGS285. If the variable display variation pattern is the super reach variation pattern, the rear variable display suggestion effect is displayed during the variable display reach effect. Is executed (153SGS278), which determines whether or not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect and which effect is to be executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect (153SGS278). That is, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in 153SGS277 to 153SG278, the rear variable display suggestion effect (big hit suggestion effect or setting suggestion effect) is a variable pattern of the super reach variation with a long special figure variation time. It can be executed only in the display, and it is not executed in the variable display of the normal reach and non-reach fluctuation patterns in which the special figure fluctuation time is short.

In the variable display of the super reach in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-41, the variable display result becomes a big hit as a suggestion effect during the front variable display from the start timing of the variable display. It is possible to execute a character effect suggested by the character displayed on the image display device 5 or a timer effect suggesting that the variable display result is a big hit and a period until the start of execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. , A setting that suggests a jackpot suggestion effect that suggests that the variable display result is a big hit or a setting value that is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a suggestion effect during the rear variable display during the reach effect that is the latter half of the variable display. Suggestive effects can be performed. That is, the process of 153SGS278 is a process of determining whether or not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect and whether to execute the jackpot suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect during the reach effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect. ..

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the rear variable display suggestion effect (either the jackpot suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect) is determined in the process of the 153SGS278 (153SGS279). If it is decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect in the processing of 153SGS278, the process proceeds to 153SGS285. The front variable display suggestion effect determination process for determining whether to execute the character effect or the timer effect as the variable display suggestion effect is executed (153SGS280). That is, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the execution of the front variable display suggestion effect is not determined unless the execution of the rear variable display effect is determined, that is, the setting suggestion effect cannot be executed. In the variable display of reach and normal reach, the timer effect and the character effect are not executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the character effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display (153SGS281). When it is decided to execute the character effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the period until the start of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display on the timer for waiting for the suggestion effect during the rear variable display (as shown in FIG. 9-41 (A)). Set the value according to (5 seconds after the start of the reach effect) and proceed to 153SG285 (153SGS282). During variable display at the rear of the timer, the period until the start of the suggestion effect (as shown in FIG. 9-41 (B), a value corresponding to the effect pattern of the timer effect (specifically, the effect pattern of the timer effect is the effect for 25 seconds). If the period is pattern TS-1, 5 seconds after the start of the reach effect, and if the timer effect pattern is the pattern TS-2, which is the effect period of 30 seconds, 10 seconds after the start of the reach effect). ) To proceed to 153SGS285 (153SGS283).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the fluctuation pattern in the 153 SGS 285. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (153SGS286).

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 (153SGS287). 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 feature unit 153SG, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one. However, 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 variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (153SGS288). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (153SGS289). 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 variable display (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 updated to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (153 SGS290).

FIG. 9-34 is a flowchart showing a suggestion effect determination process (153SGS278) during the rear variable display in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9-33. In the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-34, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the value of the hold display flag corresponding to the variable display with reference to the start winning command buffer 153SG194A (153SGS301). In this process, when the first variable display start command reception flag is set, the value of the hold display flag of the entry of "1-0" of the start winning command buffer 153SG194A is specified, and the second variable is displayed. When the display start command reception flag is set, the entry of "2-0" in the start winning command buffer 153SG194A may be specified.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect and the effect to be executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect based on the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 (153SG302).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-35 (A), when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "0", that is, the hold display notice effect is executed for the variable display. If not, 90% of the respondents decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect, 10% decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, and 0% decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect. Set as a suggestion effect during variable display Determines to execute the suggestion effect. Further, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "1" or "2", that is, the hold storage display is displayed as a white square or a star as a hold display notice effect for the variable display. If so, the non-execution of the rear variable display suggestion effect is decided at a rate of 50%, the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is decided as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a rate of 50%, and the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is decided at a rate of 0%. Set as a suggestion effect during variable display at the rear Determines to execute the suggestion effect.

Further, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "3", that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, 30 %% Decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect, 35% decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, and 35% decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect. Decide to execute the setting suggestion effect. Then, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "4", that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, it is 0. %% Decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect, 30% decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, and 70% decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect. Decide to execute the setting suggestion effect.

That is, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is executed for the variable display, it is more than the case where the hold display notice effect is not executed for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is determined at a high rate. Further, when the hold storage display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "3" or "4"), It is higher than the case where the hold memory display is displayed as a white square or a star as a hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "1" or "2"). It was set so that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display was determined by the ratio, and the hold memory display was displayed as a white square or star as a hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the setting suggestion effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display at a higher rate than the case.

Also, pay attention to the case where the hold storage display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "3" or "4"). Then, if the hold storage display is displayed on the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. The camera is set so that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is determined at a higher rate than when it is displayed, and the hold memory display is blue as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display at a higher rate than the case where it is displayed in.

From the above, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold memory display is displayed in a quadrangle or a star shape as a hold display notice effect for the variable display, it is used as a suggestion effect during the rear variable display. While it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the jackpot suggestion effect is executed, the hold memory display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. In that case, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display.

Furthermore, if the hold storage display is displayed on the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. Since the ratio of the setting suggestion effect being executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect is higher than the case where the setting suggestion effect is executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect, the game is further played. It is possible to draw people's attention.

Returning to FIG. 9-34, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is determined in the process of the 153SGS 302 (153SGS303). If it is decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect in the process of 153 SGS 302, the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process is terminated, and if it is decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect in the process of 153 SGS 302, further. , 153 SGS 302 determines whether or not the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display (153SGS304).

When it is decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect in the processing of 153SGS302, the effect pattern of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process is performed. Finish (153SGS305).

As the effect patterns that can be determined in the processing of the 153 SGS 305, as shown in FIG. 9-35 (B), a total of three effect patterns from pattern AS-1 to pattern AS-3 are provided. Among these effect patterns, the pattern AS-1 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: low) that suggests that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit (big hit expectation) is the lowest, and the pattern AS-2 is a pattern AS-2. It is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: medium) that suggests that the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit is higher than that of the pattern AS-1, and the putter AS-3 has the highest ratio of the variable display result to a big hit. It is a production pattern (big hit expectation: high) that suggests that it is high.

Then, in the above-mentioned processing of 153SGS305, as shown in FIG. 9-36, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 changes the effect pattern of the big hit suggestion effect at a rate of 10% as pattern AS-1. Is determined to be pattern AS-2 at a rate of 30%, and pattern AS-3 is determined at a rate of 60%.

On the other hand, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display in the processing of the 153SGS 302, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the RAM 122 and sets a value (pachinko gaming machine 1) from the set value designation command received from the CPU 103. (Set value set in) is specified (153SGS306). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines and stores the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect based on the specified set value, and ends the suggestion effect determination process during the rear variable display (153SGS307).

As the effect patterns that can be determined in the 153SG 307, as shown in FIG. 9-35 (B), a total of five patterns from the pattern SS-1 to the pattern SS-5 are provided. Of these patterns SS-1 to pattern SS-5, pattern SS-1 suggests that the set value may be an odd number (for example, 1, 3, 5), and pattern SS-2 has an even number of set values (for example, 1, 3, 5). For example, the pattern SS-3 suggests the possibility of 2, 4, 6), and the pattern SS-3 suggests the possibility that the set value is equal to or higher than the intermediate setting (for example, 3 or 5) closer to the odd number. Suggests that the set value may be greater than or equal to the even-numbered intermediate setting (eg, 4 or 6), and pattern SS-5 suggests that the set value may be the highest setting (eg, 6).

The patterns SS-1 and SS-2 are determined at a high rate when the set value is any of 1 to 4 (low setting), and therefore, any of the set values 5 and 6 (high setting). It is said that the degree of expectation is low, and for pattern SS-3 and pattern SS-4, when the set value is either 5 or 6, it is determined at a high rate, so that the set value 5 and It is said that the expectation of being 6 is high.

In the feature unit 153SG, the set values 1 to 4 are set as low settings and the set values 5 and 6 are set as high settings, but the set values 1 to 3 may be set as low settings and the set values 4 to 6 may be set as high settings. Then, the execution ratio of the effect pattern may be set with the setting values 1 and 2 being the low setting, the setting values 3 and 4 being the intermediate setting, and the setting values 5 and 6 being the high setting.

In the processing of the above-mentioned 153SGS307, as shown in FIG. 9-37, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect pattern at a ratio of 60% to the pattern SS-. Determined to be 1, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 25%, pattern SS-3 at a rate of 9%, pattern SS-4 at a rate of 6%, pattern at a rate of 0% Decide on SS-5. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 25%, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 60%, and 6 The rate of% determines the pattern SS-3, the rate of 9% determines the pattern SS-4, and the rate of 0% determines the pattern SS-5. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 50%, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 20%, and 20 The rate of% determines the pattern SS-3, the rate of 10% determines the pattern SS-4, and the rate of 0% determines the pattern SS-5.

When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 50%, and 10 The rate of% determines the pattern SS-3, the rate of 20% determines the pattern SS-4, and the rate of 0% determines the pattern SS-5. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 30%, and 30 The rate of% determines the pattern SS-3, the rate of 20% determines the pattern SS-4, and the rate of 0% determines the pattern SS-5. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 20%, and 15 The rate of% determines the pattern SS-3, the rate of 30% determines the pattern SS-4, and the rate of 5% determines the pattern SS-5.

As described above, in the feature unit 153SG, it is suggested that the set value is one of 1 to 4 by executing the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-1 or the pattern SS-2, and the set value suggestion is made. It is suggested that the set value is 5 or 6 by executing the effect in the pattern SS-3 or the pattern SS-4. Then, when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-5, it is confirmed that the set value is 6.

FIG. 9-38 is a flowchart showing a front variable display suggestion effect determination process (153 SGS280) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9-33. In the front variable display suggestion effect determination process shown in FIGS. 9-38, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result of the variable display (153SGS311). Further, it is determined whether or not the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display (153SGS312).

If the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the presence or absence of the execution of the front variable display suggestion effect and the suggestion during the front variable display based on the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect and the variable display result. The effect to be executed as the effect is determined from the character effect and the timer effect (153SGS313). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-39 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined at a rate of 40%, and a rate of 30%. Determines the execution of the character effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, and determines the execution of the timer effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display at a rate of 30%. If the variable display result is out of order, 70% of the time, 70% of the time, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestion effect is decided, and 25% of the time, the character effect is decided as the front variable display, the suggestion effect. Then, at a rate of 5%, the execution of the timer effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the front variable display.

That is, when the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, when the variable display result is a big hit, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of order. The execution of the suggestion effect is determined, and if the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the character effect and the execution of the timer effect are determined at the same ratio as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, while the variable display result. If is off, the execution of the character effect is determined at a higher rate than the execution of the timer effect as a suggestion effect during the front variable display, that is, the jackpot expectation of the timer effect is higher than the jackpot expectation of the character effect. It is set.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the setting suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect and executes the front variable display suggestion effect based on the variable display result. The presence / absence and the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during the variable front display are determined from the character effect and the timer effect (153SGS314). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-39 (B), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined at a rate of 30%, and the rate is 0%. Determines the execution of the character effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, and determines the execution of the timer effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is out of alignment, 80% of the time, 80% of the time, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestion effect is decided, and 0% of the time, the character effect is decided as the front variable display, the suggestion effect. Then, at a rate of 20%, the execution of the timer effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display.

That is, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, when the variable display result is a big hit, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of order. It is set so that the execution of the suggestion effect is determined, and the execution of the character effect is not determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display regardless of whether the variable display result is a big hit or not. That is, the jackpot expectation of the timer effect is set higher than the jackpot expectation of the character effect.

For this reason, when the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the timer effect is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of order as a result. When the timer effect is executed as the effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the variable display result becomes a big hit.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-38, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined after the execution of the 153 SGS 313 or the 153 SGS 314 (153 SGS 315). If it is decided not to execute the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the suggestion effect determination process during the front variable display is terminated, and if it is decided to execute the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the front part is further determined. It is determined whether or not the execution of the character effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the variable display (153SGS316).

If the execution of the character effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the suggestion effect determination process during the front variable display is terminated. (153SGS317).

As a character effect effect pattern that can be determined in the process of 153 SGS317, as shown in FIG. 9-39 (C), a total of two effect patterns, pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2, are provided. .. Among these effect patterns, pattern CS-1 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: low) that suggests that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit by displaying the character A (not shown) on the image display device 5 is the lowest. Yes, the pattern CS-2 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: medium) suggesting that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit by displaying the character B (not shown) on the image display device 5 is higher than that of the pattern CS-1. ).

Therefore, in the processing of the 153SGS317, as shown in FIG. 9-40 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 changes the effect pattern of the character effect to the pattern CS-1 at a rate of 20%. And decide on pattern CS-2 at a rate of 80%. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined to be pattern CS-1 at a rate of 80%, and to pattern CS-2 at a rate of 20%.

Further, when the execution of the timer effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the timer effect based on the effect determined to be executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. Is determined and stored, and the suggestion effect determination process during the variable display of the unit is terminated (153SGS318).

As a timer effect effect pattern that can be determined in the processing of the 153 SGS 318, as shown in FIG. 9-39 (C), a total of two effect patterns, pattern TS-1 and pattern TS-2, are provided. Among these effect patterns, the pattern TS-1 suggests that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit in the image display device 5 is higher than that of the character effect pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2 (big hit expectation: high). ) And the effect that suggests the period until the start of execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display for 25 seconds together with the image of the character X. Is higher than the pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2 of the character effect (big hit expectation: high), and the period until the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is started for 25 seconds together with the image of the character Y. (See FIGS. 9-40 (C), 9-42 (D), and 9-42 (E)).

Therefore, in the processing of the 153SGS318, as shown in FIG. 9-40 (B), when the rear variable display suggestion effect whose execution is determined is the jackpot suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 produces a timer effect. The pattern is determined to be pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and to pattern TS-2 at a rate of 20%. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and the pattern TS- at a rate of 20% when the suggestion effect during the rear variable display for which execution is determined is a setting suggestion effect. Decide on 2.

That is, when the timer effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2 rather than in the pattern TS-1 (that is, the timer). When the effect period of the effect is long and the character B is displayed on the image display device 5 rather than the character A), the rate at which the set suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is set higher. Therefore, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the player can pay attention to the effect period of the timer effect and the character displayed on the image display device 5. Further, when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, it is possible to expect the player to execute the setting suggestion effect as compared with the case where the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As described above, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-39 (D), when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect, the front variable display suggestion effect is performed. The jackpot expectation is set higher than when the character effect is executed, and the setting suggestion is set as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect. The production is to be executed.

As shown in FIGS. 9-33 to 9-41, when the execution of the front variable display suggestion effect during the variable display is determined, the effect control CPU 120 is determined in the variable display effect process (S172). Process data corresponding to the effect pattern of the suggestion effect during the front variable display may be set, and the effect device may be controlled according to the content of the process data according to the process timer in the subsequent variable display effect process (S172). Further, when it is determined to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect during the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the rear variable display suggestion effect start waiting timer every time the variable display effect process is executed. Then, based on the value of the timer for waiting for the suggestion effect during the rear variable display to become 0, the process data corresponding to the determined effect pattern of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is set. Then, in the subsequent variable display effect processing (S172), the effect device may be controlled according to the contents of the process data according to the process timer.

As shown in FIGS. 9-41 (A) and 9-41 (B), the jackpot suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect in the feature unit 153SG are during the execution period of the reach effect. In, it is executed for 7 seconds, which is a period longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the non-reach fluctuation pattern. Therefore, even if the player takes his eyes off the image display device 5 for a moment, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the jackpot suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect.

Next, an effect mode during variable display in the feature unit 153SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-42 to 9-44. First, as shown in FIGS. 9-42 (A) and 9-42 (B), a new start prize is generated during the variable display, and the hold memory display is displayed as a look-ahead notice effect based on the start prize. When the pattern is determined to be the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ, a new hold storage display is displayed in the mode of a blue or red camera in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D and the second hold storage display area 153SG005U. ..

Then, as shown in FIGS. 9-42 (C) to 9-42 (E), as a new variable display, when the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display, which is the mode of the camera, is started, the front part The timer effect as a suggestion effect is started during the variable display. At this time, when the effect pattern of the timer effect is the pattern TS-1, the image 153SG005X of the character X is displayed on the left side of the image display device 5 and the rear part is displayed as shown in FIG. 9-42 (D). The update display of the timer for 25 seconds, which is the period until the suggestion effect during the variable display, is started. When the effect pattern of the timer effect is the pattern TS-2, as shown in FIG. 9-42 (E), the image 153SG005Y of the character Y is displayed on the left side of the image display device 5, and the rear part is variable. The update display of the timer for 30 seconds, which is the period until the suggestion effect during display, is started.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 9-43 (F) to 9-43 (H), when the variable display progresses together with the update display of the timer up to the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the super reach effect is started. Then, when the timer reaches 0 seconds during the execution of the super reach effect (the timer effect ends), the jackpot suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect is started as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display.

Specifically, when the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, and the determined effect pattern is pattern AS-1, as shown in FIG. 9-43 (I). A message indicating that the jackpot expectation is low, such as "chance!", Is displayed on the image display device 5, and if the determined production pattern is pattern AS-2, it is shown in FIG. 9-43 (J). As described above, if a message indicating that the jackpot expectation such as “hot!” Is higher than that of the pattern AS-1 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the determined effect pattern is the pattern AS-3, FIG. As shown in −43 (K), a message indicating that the jackpot expectation such as “super hot!” Is higher than that of the pattern AS-2 is displayed on the image display device 5.

On the other hand, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect is as shown in FIGS. 9-44 (L) to 9-44 (P). In the case of the pattern SS-1 to the pattern SS-4, the image display device 5 displays the setting value suggestion images 131SG005H, 131SG005I, 131SG005J, and 131SG005K of different characters, so that the pachinko machine 1 is set. The setting value is suggested. Further, when the effect pattern of the set value suggestion effect is the pattern SS-5, the set value suggestion image 131SGS005L, which is a collection of all the characters to be displayed on the image display device 5 in the patterns SS-1 to the pattern SS-4, is the image display device. It is displayed at 5.

As described above, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as the look-ahead notice, the look-ahead notice is not executed or the hold memory display is displayed. The setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when is displayed as a white square or a star. For this reason, the player suggests the setting by a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, which is possessed in anticipation that the setting suggestion effect will be executed in advance when the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera. You can now be ready to shoot the production. That is, the hold memory display of the aspect of the blue or red camera in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment is also an effect of urging the player to prepare for shooting the setting suggestion effect.

As described above, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a character effect and a timer effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the character effect as a suggestion effect during the front variable display that suggests the expectation of a big hit. As shown in −39 (D), when the timer effect is executed during the variable display, the setting suggestion effect is set as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed during the variable display. Will be executed. That is, when the timer effect is executed, the player pays more attention to whether or not the variable display result becomes a big hit because the jackpot expectation is higher than when the character effect is executed. The setting suggestion effect is executed while the player is paying attention, and the player can prevent the setting suggestion effect from being overlooked.

In addition to the character effect, the timer effect that suggests the period until the start of the rear variable display suggestion effect can be executed as the front variable display suggestion effect during the variable display. By executing the setting suggestion effect, the player can easily recognize the execution start timing of the setting suggestion effect.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as a timer effect, the period until the start of execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is displayed as a numerical value (see FIGS. 9-42 (D) and 9-42 (E)). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a timer effect, for example, it is suggested that the rear variable display is performed by displaying an increase / decrease of a gauge, a meter, or the like. The period until the start of execution of the effect may not be clearly notified (only the approximate period is suggested).

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-42 (D) and 9-42 (E), an embodiment in which the timer effect is executed by displaying an image on the image display device 5 is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image display on the image display device 5, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light emission of the game effect lamp 9, and the display means other than the image display device 5. Any one aspect of the display in (1) or a plurality of aspects may be combined and executed.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-43 (H) and 9-44 (L), the timer displayed on the image display device 5 as a timer effect is 0. Based on this, a jackpot suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. That is, even when the timer effect is executed, the jackpot suggestion effect may be executed instead of the setting suggestion effect, so that the unexpectedness can be produced and the game entertainment can be improved.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, based on the fact that the timer displayed on the image display device 5 becomes 0 as the timer effect, the setting suggestion effect and the jackpot suggestion effect are performed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. An embodiment in which only one of them can be executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is based on the fact that the timer displayed on the image display device 5 as a timer effect becomes 0. , Both the setting suggestion performance and the jackpot suggestion production may be executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display.

Further, the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the rear variable display suggestion effect is always executed when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect. The present invention is not limited to this, and a case may be provided in which the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect but the rear variable display suggestion effect is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-40 (B) and 9-40 (C), as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the pattern TS-1 having an effect period of 25 seconds and the pattern having an effect period of 30 seconds are used. TS-2 is provided, and when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. That is, it is suggested that when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, the setting suggestion effect is executed for a longer period of time than when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. It is possible to further prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-41, since the rear variable display suggestion effect including the setting suggestion effect is executed during the reach effect period, which is the latter half period in the variable display of the super reach, the player sets suggestion effect. Can be further prevented from being overlooked.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, a mode in which the setting suggestion effect is executed during the reach effect period, which is the latter half period in the variable display of the super reach, is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, there may be a case where the setting suggestion effect is executed in the first half period in the variable display of the super reach.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-31 and 9-35, the display mode of the hold storage display is changed to a white square or star shape, a blue or red camera as a look-ahead notice. In the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the value of the hold display flag is 3 or 4), which is the mode of the camera whose display mode is blue or red, it is possible to execute the hold display notice effect that can be displayed by the mode or the like. It is possible to determine the execution of the setting suggestion effect at a higher rate than the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the value of the hold display flag is 1 or 2) in which the display mode is a white square or a star. Therefore, in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the value of the hold display flag is 3 or 4), which is the mode of the camera whose display mode is blue or red, the player decides whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Since the setting suggestion effect is executed when the player is paying attention, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-42 and 9-44, the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment corresponds to the hold storage display which is the target of the hold display notice effect when the hold display notice effect is executed. It is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect in the variable display (variable display immediately after the hold display notice effect is finished). For this reason, the setting suggestion effect is executed when the player is paying attention to the variable display corresponding to the hold memory display, which is the target of the hold display notice effect. It can be further prevented.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, a mode in which the hold display notice effect can be executed as a look-ahead notice is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display notice is given as a look-ahead notice. It may be possible to execute an effect other than the effect, and suggest that the setting suggestion effect is executed as the effect mode of the effect.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the variable display corresponding to the hold memory display which is the target of the hold display notice effect (variable display immediately after the hold display notice effect is finished). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is more than the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display which is the target of the hold display notice effect during the execution period of the hold display notice effect. It may be possible to execute the setting suggestion effect from the previous timing).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-32, the ratio of displaying the hold memory display in the form of a blue or red camera as the look-ahead notice effect is such that the hold memory display is changed to a white square or star shape as the look-ahead notice effect. Since it is set lower than the display ratio, the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera, which is more than the case where the hold memory display is displayed in a white square or star shape. It is possible to draw attention to the person, and it is possible to further prevent the technician from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the ratio of displaying the hold storage display in the form of a blue or red camera as the look-ahead notice effect is the ratio of displaying the hold memory display in the form of a blue or red camera, and the hold memory display is displayed as a white square or star shape as the look-ahead notice effect. Although the embodiment set to be lower than the display ratio in is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as a look-ahead notice effect. The ratio may be set higher than the ratio of displaying the hold memory display as a pre-reading notice effect with a white square or a star shape, or the hold memory display may be set as a pre-read notice effect of a blue or red camera. The ratio of displaying in the mode and the ratio of displaying the hold memory display in a white square or star shape as a pre-reading notice effect may be the same.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as a hold display notice effect, the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera to prepare the player for shooting the setting suggestion effect. Since the player can prepare a form terminal such as a smartphone before the start of the setting suggestion effect, the success rate of shooting the setting suggestion effect by the player can be increased.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as a hold display notice effect, the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera to prepare the player for shooting the setting suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as a hold display notice effect, the speakers 8L and 8R are used. The player may be separately urged to prepare for shooting the setting suggestion effect by the sound output of the above, the display of the message image on the image display device 5, and the like.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the hold display notice effect is produced by the display pattern γ that displays the hold memory display in the form of a blue camera and the display pattern δ that displays the hold memory display in the form of a red camera. It is feasible, and as shown in FIG. 9-35 (A), when the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue camera (when the value of the hold display flag is 3), the hold memory display is red. The rate at which the setting suggestion effect is executed is different from the case where the display is performed in the mode of the camera (when the value of the hold display flag is 4). In particular, when the hold memory display is displayed in the mode of the red camera, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the hold memory display is displayed in the mode of the blue camera. When the display is displayed in the mode of the red camera, the player pays more attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed than when the hold memory display is displayed in the mode of the blue camera. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera, the hold memory display is displayed until the variable display corresponding to the hold memory display starts. Although the embodiment in which the mode does not change has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a case may be provided in which the display mode of the hold storage display changes from the mode of the blue camera to the mode of the red camera. Further, a case is provided in which the hold storage display corresponding to the variable display during execution is continuously displayed as the active display, and the display mode of the active display is changed from the mode of the blue camera to the mode of the red camera. You may. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention as to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed until the variable display is completed, so that the game interest can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-33, the suggestion effect during the rear variable display including the setting suggestion effect is only in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach having a long special figure fluctuation time. It is feasible, and it is not executed in the variable display of the normal reach and non-reach fluctuation patterns with a short special figure fluctuation time, so it is possible to suppress the execution of the setting suggestion effect during the short variable display period, and play the game. It is possible to prevent the person from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-41, the execution period of the setting suggestion effect is set to 7 seconds, which is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern, so that the super reach is variably displayed (reach effect). It is possible to further prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect during (during execution).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-32, when the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera, the variable display corresponding to the hold memory display is a super reach capable of executing the setting suggestion effect. Since it is suggested that the display is variable, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed by displaying the hold memory display in the form of a blue or red camera. Can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-32, when the fluctuation category is non-reach or other (normal reach or small hit), that is, when it is determined that the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than the super reach, the display is held. Since the hold memory display is not displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as a notice effect, the player was paying attention to the fact that the hold memory display was displayed in the form of a blue or red camera. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the setting suggestion effect from being not executed and the interest from being lowered because the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display is a variable display such as non-reach or normal reach.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-33 to 9-41, during the variable display of the super reach, the suggestion effect during the front variable display including the timer effect can be executed, but it is more special than the variable display of the super reach. Figure The timer effect is not executed during the variable display of non-reach or normal reach with a short fluctuation time, so the timer effect is not executed during the rear variable display including the setting suggestion effect. The timer effect is not executed during the variable display of non-reach or normal reach. It is possible to prevent inconsistency in the production due to the execution of.

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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 feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-39 (D), when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect, the front variable display suggestion effect is used. The jackpot expectation is set higher than when the character effect is executed, and the suggestion effect is set as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 9-45 as a modified example 153SG-1, execution of a timer effect as a suggestion effect during front variable display. Is set lower than the ratio for determining the execution of the character effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, and when the timer effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the front is variable. It may be set to execute the setting suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the display suggestion effect.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as a pre-reading notice, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D and the second hold storage display area 153SG005U of the image display device 5 in a white square, star shape, or blue color. Although a mode in which a hold display notice effect to be displayed in the mode of a red camera or a red camera can be executed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and FIG. 9-46 (A) and FIG. 9-46 (A) as a modification 153SG-2. As shown in FIG. 9-46 (B), when the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U, the image display device 5 displays the first hold storage display area 153SG005D. When the predetermined effect image 153SG005E overlaps with the second hold storage display area 153SG005U, at least the hold storage display in the form of a blue or red camera is displayed with priority over the effect image 153SG005E (blue or red camera). The hold storage display of the above aspect may be displayed so as not to be hidden by the effect image 153SG005E). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the hold storage display of the blue or red camera mode due to the obstruction of the hold memory display of the blue or red camera mode by the effect image 153SG005E. be able to.

Further, the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment illustrates a mode in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed for 7 seconds only during the variable display of the super reach, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a modification 153SG-3, as shown in FIGS. 9-47 (A) and 9-47 (B), the setting suggestion effect can be executed for 7 seconds during the variable display of normal reach and non-reach without shortening. May be good. Further, during the variable display of the shortened non-reach, the period dedicated to the variable display of the shortened non-reach (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-47 (C), is the special figure variation time of the variable display of the shortened non-reach. The setting suggestion effect may be executed for 3 seconds (3 seconds shorter than 3.75 seconds to 5.75 seconds).

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-35 (A), the hold storage display is displayed in the mode of the blue camera and the mode of the red camera as the hold display notice effect. Although the embodiment in which the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is different from that displayed in is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 153SG-4, the mode of the camera in which the hold storage display is blue. The determination ratio of at least one effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on whether it is displayed in the mode of the red camera or in the mode of the red camera. By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to whether the hold storage display is displayed in the mode of the blue camera or the mode of the red camera as the hold display notice effect, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, two timings (25 seconds and 30 seconds after the start of the variable display) are provided as start timings of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display during the variable display of the super reach. Although the embodiment in which the setting suggestion effect is more easily executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect by executing the rear variable display suggestion effect from the timing, the present invention is not limited to this, and the modified example 153SG- As a value 5, when the start timing of the setting suggestion effect is 30 seconds after the start of the variable display, the setting suggestion effect is patterned at a higher rate than when the start timing of the setting suggestion effect is 25 seconds after the start of the variable display. It may be executed with an effect pattern suggesting a high set value such as SS-3 to pattern SS-5. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed, so that the game interest can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed according to the effect executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display and the display mode of the hold memory display displayed as the hold display notice effect. Although a form suggesting whether or not to be performed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and is displayed as an effect executed as a suggestion effect during front variable display and a hold display notice effect. It may be suggested whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed only by one of the display mode of the hold storage display. Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed as the rear variable display inducing effect is illustrated in the variable display in which the timer effect as the front variable display suggestion effect is executed. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result of the variable display for executing the timer effect is a big hit, the setting suggestion effect is set during the big hit game (advantageous state in the present invention) based on the variable display. May be executed.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is already executed, the mode of restricting the execution of the new hold display notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. If the hold display notice effect is already executed, the execution of only a part of the new hold display notice effects may be restricted. For example, if the hold display notice effect is already executed in the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ (when the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera), a new hold display notice effect is displayed. Only what is executed in the display pattern α or the display pattern β (the hold memory display is displayed as a white square or a star) is restricted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming difficult to understand due to the simultaneous execution of a plurality of hold display notice effects having different suggested contents. Further, when the hold display notice effect is already executed in the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ in this way, it is restricted that the new hold display notice effect is executed in the display pattern α or the display pattern β. Therefore, the player can pay more attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed. In addition, when the hold display notice effect has already been executed in the display pattern α or the display pattern β (when the hold memory display is displayed in a white square or star shape), a new hold display notice effect is displayed. Whether or not the variable display result becomes a big hit by limiting only what is executed in the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ (the hold memory display is displayed in the manner of a blue or red camera). The player can be even more noticed.

It should be noted that the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the hold display advance notice effect can be executed as the look-ahead effect in the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the look-ahead effect is not limited to this. As long as it is an effect that can be executed from a timing before the start of the variable display of the target, an effect other than the hold display notice effect may be executed.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a character effect and a timer effect can be executed as a suggestion effect during the front variable display suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit has been illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, an effect other than the character effect or the timer effect may be executed as long as the effect suggests that the variable display result will be a big hit.

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The configuration relating to the feature portion 074AK, the configuration relating to the feature portion 075AK, and the configuration relating to the feature portion 153SG may be appropriately combined with a part or all of the configurations relating to the other feature portions, respectively. For example, in the feature unit 074AK and the feature unit 075AK, when the display mode is changed to a display mode in which the expectation of a big hit is high due to the change effect during the monochrome effect, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is set to be high as in the feature unit 153SG. May be good. According to this, since the effect of being controlled to a relatively advantageous state is executed, the setting suggestion effect is executed when the player is paying attention to the subsequent development, so that the setting by the player is performed. It is possible to prevent overlooking the suggestion effect.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 5 ... Image display device 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 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.
Specific display means that can display specific display related to variable display on display means,
A change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect that changes the display color of the specific display is provided.
The display color of the specific display differs depending on the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state, and is different.
There are a normal effect state and a specific effect state in which a transition from the normal effect state can be performed and the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the normal effect state.
The specific effect state is an effect state in which at least a part of the number of colors of the display target including the specific display displayed by the display means is displayed less than the normal effect state.
When the change effect is executed in the normal effect state, the change effect executing means changes the display color of the specific display to a display color according to the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state.
Wherein when executing the change effect when the specific effect condition, the is shifted from the specific effect state to the normal effect state at the timing of changing the display color of the specific display,
When the transition from the normal effect state to the specific effect state is determined for the variable display that has not been started yet, and the change effect is executed for the variable display that can be executed before the variable display of the determination target. The transition from the normal effect state to the specific effect state is restricted.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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