JP7027106B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Some conventional pachinko gaming machines can display a specific display corresponding to a variable display during execution. In addition, in such a pachinko gaming machine, as an effect using a specific display, an effect suggesting that the variable display being executed is controlled to an advantageous state by changing the display mode of the specific display is executed. There are things that are possible (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-116551

However, in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that a sufficient effect cannot be obtained only by changing the display mode of the specific display as an effect using the specific display, and the game entertainment cannot be improved.

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

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the gaming machine of the means A is
It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Production display means and
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display on the effect display means, and a specific display means.
Equipped with a production control means to control the production,
The effect control means is
By acting the action display, it is possible to execute a specific effect that changes the display mode of the specific display.
The specific effect can be executed by moving the action display from a predetermined start position among a plurality of start positions where the specific display changes at a different rate from the specific display to the specific display.
A first pattern in which the display of the action display is started and the display mode of the specific display is changed after a lapse of a predetermined period, and a first pattern in which the display of the action display is started and the display mode of the specific display is not changed after the lapse of a predetermined period. 2 patterns and can be executed,
The action display includes a first action display and a second action display having a higher degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state than the first action display.
After starting the display of the action display, the speed of the action display with respect to the specific display to be targeted can be reduced and displayed at a common timing in a predetermined period between the first pattern and the second pattern.
When the speed of the action display is reduced and displayed, at least one of the target specific display and the action display and a display different from the target specific display and the action display is displayed. Can be displayed by changing the display mode before displaying by decelerating the speed of the action display.
The action display has a plurality of deceleration period lengths , and the selection ratio of the deceleration period differs depending on whether one of the first pattern and the second pattern is executed.
The deceleration period is a period during which the action display in the predetermined period is moving from the predetermined start position to the action on the specific display.
It is characterized by that.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the gaming machine of the means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
Production display means (for example, image display device 5) and
The hold display displayed in the specific display means (for example, the active display area 81SG5F, the first hold storage display area 81SG5D, or the second hold storage display area 81SG5U) capable of displaying the specific display corresponding to the variable display on the effect display means. )When,
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) for controlling the effect,
Equipped with
The effect display means can display a special display (for example, a pseudo-active display 81SG700) whose display mode is similar to that of the specific display.
The effect control means is an effect for displaying the special display, and can execute a plurality of types of special effects (for example, a first development destination suggestion effect and a second development destination suggestion effect) having different modes of the effect.
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the effect mode of the special effect (for example, when the first development destination suggestion effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the second development destination suggestion effect is executed. High part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the interest of the effect can be improved by executing the special effect in which the special display similar to the specific display is displayed.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine of means 1 ,
The special display has higher visibility than the specific display (for example, the pseudo active display 81SG700 is located above the active display area 81SG5F in the image display device 5 (center in the left-right width direction and center in the vertical width direction). Displayed part),
When the special effect is executed, the effect control means can execute a change effect that changes the specific display to the special display (for example, FIGS. 8-29 (T) and 8-29 (U)). As shown in, the part where the active display area 81SG5F rises and changes to the pseudo active display 81SH700)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by making the special display more visible than the specific display, the player's attention to the special display can be increased, so that the interest of the production can be further improved.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is a gaming machine of the means 1 or the means 2 .
A hold storage means for storing information related to the variable display as hold storage (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 8-9).
A hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes an active display / hold display update process).
Equipped with
The hold display means hides the hold display when the special effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (T) and 8-29 (U), the first The part where the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D and the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U are hidden when the development destination suggestion effect or the second development destination suggestion effect is executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by hiding the hold display, the player's attention to the special effect can be increased, so that the interest of the effect can be further improved.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is any of the gaming machines of the means 1 to the means 3.
The special effect is an effect in which the special display displayed on the effect display means acts on at least a part of the display area of the effect display means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (Y)). In addition, the part where the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the special effect, the special display acts on at least a part of the display area of the effect display means, so that the effect of the special effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is any of the gaming machines of the means 1 to the means 4.
The effect control means can execute a first specific effect (for example, a reach effect of super reach B to super reach E) and a second specific effect with a higher expectation of being controlled in a more advantageous state than the first specific effect. (For example, the reach production of Super Reach A)
The special effect is an effect in which the display mode of the special display displayed on the effect display means changes stepwise (for example, in the first development destination suggestion effect, the color of the pseudo active display 81SG700 is from white to blue, green, etc. The part that gradually changes from purple to red),
The rate at which the second specific effect is executed differs depending on the display mode of the special display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, when the color of the pseudo active display 81SG700 is red, the reach of the super reach A is reached. The part where the effect is executed and the reach effect of other super reach is executed when the color of the pseudo active display 81SG700 is blue, green, or purple)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the special display, so that the interest of the production can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 6 is any of the gaming machines of the means 1 to the means 5.
The effect control means can execute the special effect a plurality of times in one variable display (for example, a portion where the pseudo active display 81SG700 can break through the shutter 81SG701 a plurality of times).
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the number of times the special effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (C), the larger the number of breakthroughs of the shutter 81SG701, the higher the expectation of a big hit).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to the number of times the special effect is executed, so that the interest of the effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 7 is any of the gaming machines of the means 1 to the means 6.
As the specific display, the effect display means has a first specific display (for example, active display area 81SG5F) corresponding to a variable display being executed and a second specific display (for example, a second specific display) corresponding to a variable display that has not been executed. 1 Hold storage display area 81SG5D or 2 hold storage display area 81SG5U can be displayed, and the first specific display can be displayed in a special display mode (for example, sawtooth waves of different sizes). In addition to being displayable, the special display corresponding to the first specific display can be displayed.
The effect control means can execute a special effect (for example, a waveform advance notice effect) corresponding to the first specific display based on the display of the first specific display in the special display mode.
The first specific display has higher visibility than the second specific display (for example, the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in the central portion in the left-right direction at the lower part of the image display device 5, and each hold display is displayed. Because the display area is larger than the display area, the part that is more visible to the player than each hold display)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a special effect or a special effect is executed by displaying the first specific display, which has higher visibility than the second specific display, in a special display mode or a special display. It can attract the attention of people and improve the interest of games.

The gaming machine of the means 8 is any of the gaming machines of the means 1 to the means 7.
The effect display means displays the specific display in a first display mode (for example, the white circle shown in the first modification) and a second display mode different from the first display mode (for example, the blue color shown in the first modification). It can be displayed with (red circle) and
The effect control means is
When the display mode of the specific display changes from the first display mode to the second display mode, an action display (for example, the color ball 81SG931 shown in the modification 1) is applied to the specific display. Feasible and
The action effect is the first pattern (for example, the success pattern shown in FIG. 8-31 (C) as a modification 1) in which the display of the action display is started and the display mode of the specific display is changed after a lapse of a predetermined period. It is feasible with a second pattern (for example, a failure pattern shown in FIG. 8-31 (D) as a modification 1) in which the display of the action display is started and the display mode of the specific display is not changed after a predetermined period has elapsed. ,
After starting the display of the action display, the speed of the action display with respect to the specific display to be targeted can be reduced and displayed at a common timing in a predetermined period between the first pattern and the second pattern (for example,). , The part that executes the deceleration control shown in FIG. 8-31 (B) as a modification 1),
When the speed of the action display is reduced and displayed, at least one of the target specific display and the action display and the target specific display and the display other than the action display is displayed as described above. It is possible to display by changing the display mode before displaying by decelerating the speed of the action display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (B) as a modification 1), the speed of the action display is reduced and displayed. In this case, the display mode other than the hold display, active display area 81SG5F, and color ball 81SG931 is displayed dimly).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the action display. In addition, it is possible to effectively incite whether or not the specific display to be targeted changes.

The gaming machine of the means 9 is the gaming machine of the means 8 .
The effect control means is
The speed of the action display can be reduced and displayed over a first period (for example, 3 seconds) and a second period (for example, 5 seconds) different from the first period.
When the action effect is executed in the first pattern, the speed of the action display is reduced and displayed at a higher rate than in the case where the action effect is executed in the second pattern. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-33 as a modification 1, when the action effect is executed in the first pattern, the color is colored at a higher rate for 5 seconds than in the case where the action effect is executed in the second pattern. The part that executes the deceleration of the speed of the ball 81SG931)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be noticed during the period in which the speed of the action display is decelerated, so that the game interest can be improved.

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

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

(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 gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 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 hitting ball launching device into the game area.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). 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 7-segment LEDs and 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). Variations 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. In the variation of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, 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. It should be noted that the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinking and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as variable display or variable.

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 only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect 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 variablely displayed. 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 each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are 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 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 hold storages. 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 in which a game ball is always kept 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 may be paid out and the second special figure game may 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 a predetermined position 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), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. 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 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by 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 prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

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

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" or lighting patterns 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 that changes 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 gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming 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 hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the gaming ball toward the gaming area by the hitting ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hitting 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 grasped 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 for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B 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 to 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 the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map 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 normal 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", 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 (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (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 "big hit" and the jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

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

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

A big hit 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 gaming 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 big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the opening mode similar to 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 above, 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 from 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. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change 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 in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the probabilistic 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, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal figure game is "normal figure hit". The pachinko gaming 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 gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was 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 reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction 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 a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and the 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). In addition, it is not necessary that there is no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming 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 probable change 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 / or a game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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 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) which 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 become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for 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 an aspect that is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach effects include, 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 definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the 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 all 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 "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed 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 stopped and displayed. 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 change jackpot" may be executed.

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

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a definite decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a big hit combination. The confirmed 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 look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (holding 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 of the big hit game state having the same aspect 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 current state is 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 probability state and the low probability 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 is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming 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.

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 the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (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 has, 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 includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

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

The solenoid circuit 111 transfers a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) 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, etc.) 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, display results of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns 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 the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing an effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing a program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and is an 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 an effect based on an 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 sound to be output) 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 the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) 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 voice 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 audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing 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. Consists of including 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 operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming 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 setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting 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). Upon receiving the effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying, for example, that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized in the image display device 5.

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 failure), 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 process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a process of protecting the data 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 or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time 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.

When 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 being changed, 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). Along 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 for specifying the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it 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 enter 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 error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a 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 (details are provided). See below).

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process 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 passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the normal figure hold display 25C is turned on to display the number of normal figure hold.

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

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes 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 the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead determination, etc. is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

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

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the reserved 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 number 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. It should be noted that 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 stored, 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 decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision 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 used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the process of determining. 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 figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode 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 variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied 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 variation 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 change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation 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 "missing", the game state is also updated when the time reduction 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 opening 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 open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. 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 big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making 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 jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process 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 corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probable 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 process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening 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 return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time. It includes a process to determine whether or not it is. When the large 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 of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets 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 side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI command). 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 made. 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 processing or the like. Turn on the provided receive 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 pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the look-ahead 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, for example, the RAM 122.

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 variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5, 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, the mode thereof, 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 the execution of 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 terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative pattern.

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 effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and commands (illuminated signals) to the lamp control board 14. 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 by 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 specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time for the command has elapsed without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

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

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

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. It is updated to 7 "and the production process during the big hit is completed.

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 corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(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 spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout 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 gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming 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 If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, 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 a 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 other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a 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 program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute a game 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)
Next, the feature portion in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the image display device 5 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8-1, the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D and the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U are set at two positions on the left and right below the display area of the image display device 5 in the present embodiment. .. In the first hold storage display area 81SG5D and the second hold storage display area 81SG5U, a hold display for identifiablely displaying the hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed. Further, in the center of the lower part of the image display device 5 in the left-right direction, an active display area 81SG5F for displaying the hold display corresponding to the hold storage during the variable display as the active display is displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, a VRAM bus is further provided inside the display control unit 123, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 81SG 210 via the VRAM bus interface 81SG209. A drawing control unit 81SG206, a data transfer control unit 81SG211 and an output control unit 81SG213 are connected to the VRAM bus, and the frame buffer area 81SG501 of the SDRAM 81SG210 can be accessed via the VRAM bus.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the effect control command output from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-3 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-3 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the first special diagram in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the variation start in the special symbol game using the second special diagram in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variablely displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "miss" or "big hit" and the variable display result are displayed. Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is set in the case of "big hit".

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

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time reduction control nor the probability change control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time reduction control. On the other hand, it is a second game state specification command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is used as the third game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time reduction no probability change state) in which the time reduction control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is the time reduction control and probability change. This is the 4th game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

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

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

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

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

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

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (commands for designating a winning determination result) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" and the judgment result of the big hit type (probability change, non-probability change, or sudden change) as the winning determination result. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is the variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern , Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result of the normal map is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also referred to as game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 is one of the random numbers MR1 to MR4 by updating various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown). Numerical data indicating the unit may be counted.

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

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

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

FIG. 8-5 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern and the type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in the present embodiment, the non-reach loss variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1 in which the display result is "loss" without the variable display mode of the decorative symbol being the reach mode. -2, the variation pattern of reach loss where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode and the display result is "loss" PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., the display result is "big hit". , PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like are prepared.

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

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

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

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

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

The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It's a table.

In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a special figure is displayed according to whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time-saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is determined by whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since they are the same regardless of whether they are present or not, the probability of becoming a non-probable big hit and the probability of becoming a probable big hit are the same regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. It is said that.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 of the above is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect control flag setting unit 81SG191 has a plurality of types capable of updating the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 81SG191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 81SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 81SG192 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

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

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

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

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

It should be noted that the flag for the hold display notice effect stores any value of "0", "1", and "2" in the pre-reading notice setting process described later, and is used for the hold display notice effect. If the execution is not decided (if it is not decided to be the target of the hold display notice effect), "0" is stored, and if the execution of the hold display notice effect is decided, "1" or "2" is stored. To. When "1" is stored in the hold display notice effect target flag, the hold display corresponding to the hold display notice effect target flag is displayed in a round blue display, and the hold display notice effect target flag is "1". When 2 ”is stored, the hold indication corresponding to the hold display notice effect target flag is displayed in a round red display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the first start port switch 22A is off in S81SG101 (S81SG101; N), or when the first special figure reserved storage number reaches the upper limit in S81SG102 (S81SG102; Y), the variable winning ball device 6B It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by (S81SG104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S81SG104; Y), the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value (S81SG104; Y). For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is "4") (S81SG105). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in S81SG105 (S81SG105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "2" (S81SG106).

After executing any of the processes of S81SG103 and S81SG106, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1 (S81SG107). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved storages is also updated to be added by 1 (S81SG108). For example, the total hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the total hold storage counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to be added by 1.

After executing the processing of S81SG108, the CPU 103 uses the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted (S81SG109). Numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S81SG110). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the first 2 Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the special figure hold storage unit.

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

Following the processing of S81SG110, the transmission setting of the start opening winning designation command according to the start opening buffer value is performed (S81SG111). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to send the first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 can be used. The setting for sending the second start opening prize designation command is made. The start port winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

Following the processing of S81SG111, the winning random number value determination processing is executed (S81SG112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the hold storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the hold storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. (S81SG113). The hold storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in S81SG247, when there is a variable category specification command other than non-reach in the variable category specification command in the first special figure hold storage before the entry in which the values of the waveform advance notice effect target flag and the hold display advance notice effect target flag are undecided ( S81SG247; N), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the symbol designation command, and determines whether or not there is a hold memory that is a big hit in the first special figure hold memory before the entry (S81SG253). When the first special figure hold memory before the entry does not have a hold memory that becomes a big hit (S81SG253; N), a random number for determining the hold display notice effect is extracted, and the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the variable category command of the entry are not shown. The presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice effect and the effect type (display mode of the hold display) are determined using the hold display notice effect determination table (S81SG254).
In the processing of S81SG254, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), when the symbol designation command and the variable category show non-reach loss, it is determined at a rate of 95% that the hold display notice effect is not executed, and 5%. It is determined that the hold display notice effect is executed in the effect type C at the rate of 0%, and it is determined that the hold display notice effect is executed in the effect type D at the rate of 0%. In addition, when the symbol designation command and the variable category indicate normal reach loss, it is decided that the hold display notice effect is not executed at a rate of 80%, and the hold display notice effect is executed at a rate of 20% in the effect type C. It is decided, and it is decided to execute the hold display notice effect in the effect type D at a rate of 0%. In addition, when the symbol designation command and the variable category indicate super reach loss, it is decided that the hold display notice effect is not executed at a rate of 60%, and the hold display notice effect is executed at the effect type C at a rate of 30%. It is decided, and it is decided to execute the hold display notice effect in the effect type D at a rate of 10%. Then, when the symbol designation command and the variable category indicate a big hit, it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect at a rate of 30%, and to execute the hold display notice effect in the effect type C at a rate of 10%. Then, it is decided to execute the hold display notice effect in the effect type D at a rate of 60%.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the processing of S81SG302, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), when the variation display result is non-reach loss, it is determined at a rate of 95% that the active display area change effect is not executed, and a rate of 5%. Determines to execute the active display area change effect in the effect type α, and determines that the active display area change effect is executed in the effect type β at a rate of 0%. If the variable display result is a normal reach loss, it is decided to execute the active display area change effect at a rate of 70% and to execute the active display area change effect at a rate of 25% with the effect type α. It is decided to execute the active display area change effect in the effect type β at a rate of 5%. If the variable display result is a super reach loss, it is decided to execute the active display area change effect at a rate of 50% and to execute the active display area change effect at a rate of 35% in the effect type α. , It is decided to execute the active display area change effect in the effect type β at a rate of 15%. If the variable display result is a big hit, it is decided to execute the active display area change effect at a rate of 0%, and to execute the active display area change effect at a rate of 25% with the effect type α. It is decided to execute the active display area change effect in the effect type β at a rate of 75%.

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

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

Then, returning to FIG. 8-17, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the active display area change effect is determined in the S81SG 302 (S81SG303). When the execution of the active display area change effect is determined in S81SG302 (S81SG303; Y), the effect type of the determined active display area change effect is stored, and the spear 81SG603 is stored in the active display area 81SG5F when the active display area change effect is executed. (See FIG. 8-27), it is determined to execute the action effect of sticking (acting) and the vibration display effect of vibrating the image displayed on the image display device 5 to the left and right together with the action effect (S81SG305). Further, the execution of the suggestion effect suggesting that the active display area change effect is executed by the above-mentioned spear 81SG603 flying toward the active display area 81SG5F is determined, and the active display area change effect determination process is terminated (). S81SG306).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach C, the pseudo-active display breaks through 7 shutters 81SG701 (the 8th shutter 81SG701 fails to break through), and the pseudo-active display is displayed. The display mode is finally determined to be green (white to blue when the first shutter 81SG701 is breached, blue to green when the fourth shutter 81SG701 is breached). Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach D or Super Reach E, the pseudo-active display breaks through 3 shutters 81SG701 (the 4th shutter 81SG701 fails to break through). , The display mode of the pseudo-active display is finally determined to be blue (white to blue, 4 when the first shutter 81SG701 is breached). That is, in the first development destination suggestion effect in the present embodiment, the color of the pseudo-active display 81SG700 changes stepwise, and the selection ratio of each reach effect differs depending on the final color of the pseudo-active display 81SG700. At the same time, the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo-active display 81SG700 has exceeded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-26 (F) to 8-26 (H), these waveform advance notice effects are immediately before the start of the variation display based on the hold storage, which is the target of the waveform advance notice effect (the target of the waveform advance notice effect). It ends at the timing when the fluctuation display immediately before the fluctuation display based on the hold storage is completed). Although not shown in particular, when the hold memory generated by the start winning is decided to be the target of the hold display notice effect (execution of the hold display notice effect is decided), the hold display notice effect is set in the first hold storage display area 81SG5D. The hold display of the color according to the effect type of is displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D and the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U are hidden when the development destination suggestion effect is started. Not limited to this, when starting the development destination suggestion effect, the game is played against the development destination suggestion effect by reducing the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D and the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U. The player may be able to recognize the reserved memory number even during the development destination suggestion production while paying attention to the person.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Production display means and
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display on the effect display means, and a specific display means.
Equipped with a production control means to control the production,
The effect control means is
By acting the action display, it is possible to execute a specific effect that changes the display mode of the specific display.
The specific effect can be executed by moving the action display from a predetermined start position among a plurality of start positions where the specific display changes at a different rate from the specific display to the specific display.
A first pattern in which the display of the action display is started and the display mode of the specific display is changed after a lapse of a predetermined period, and a first pattern in which the display of the action display is started and the display mode of the specific display is not changed after the lapse of a predetermined period. 2 patterns and can be executed,
The action display includes a first action display and a second action display having a higher degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state than the first action display.
After starting the display of the action display, the speed of the action display with respect to the specific display to be targeted can be reduced and displayed at a common timing in a predetermined period between the first pattern and the second pattern.
When the speed of the action display is reduced and displayed, at least one of the target specific display and the action display and a display different from the target specific display and the action display is displayed. Can be displayed by changing the display mode before displaying by decelerating the speed of the action display.
The action display has a plurality of deceleration period lengths , and the selection ratio of the deceleration period differs depending on whether one of the first pattern and the second pattern is executed.
The deceleration period is a period during which the action display in the predetermined period is moving from the predetermined start position to the action on the specific display.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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