JP7086667B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing a game such as a pachinko gaming machine.

In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a technique has been proposed in which an effect of an executed effect is shown and then the effect is changed to an effect showing a higher expectation (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-22027

According to the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is only possible to recognize that the production mode of the executed effect is changed, and there is a possibility that the game entertainment cannot be improved.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enhances a gaming interest by executing an appropriate effect.

The gaming machine of the means A is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable display, and is a gaming machine capable of executing a game.
A notice production means that can execute a notice production, and
It is equipped with a specific display means that performs a specific display corresponding to the variable display.
The display mode of the specific display includes a normal mode, a predetermined mode different from the normal mode, and the normal mode and a specific mode different from the predetermined mode.
It is highly expected that the display mode of the specific display is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player than the case where the display mode of the specific display is the predetermined mode.
As a pattern for changing the display mode of the specific display, there are a first pattern and a second pattern different from the first pattern.
In the first pattern, the execution of the advance notice effect in which the common effect element common to the specific display of the display mode after the change is used is temporarily stopped, and the predetermined display corresponding to the advance notice effect and the specific display of the normal aspect are specified. And, both are displayed side by side, and the predetermined display is changed from an easy-to-recognize mode to a difficult-to-recognize mode, and the specific display is changed from a difficult-to-recognize mode to an easy-to-recognize mode. It is a pattern that changes the display mode of the specific display depending on the mode of shifting the element from the predetermined display to the specific display.
When the display mode of the specific display is changed from the normal mode to the predetermined mode, the first pattern is not executed and the second pattern is feasible.
When the display mode of the specific display is changed from the normal mode to the specific mode, both the first pattern and the second pattern can be executed .
When the display mode of the specific display is changed by the first pattern, the advance notice effect means can limit the execution of a specific advance effect different from the advance notice effect in which the common effect element is used.
It is characterized by that.
Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the means 1 of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1), and a plurality of advance notice effects having different notice types (for example, a step). A notice effect means that can execute an up notice, a hold display notice, an active display notice, etc. (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes steps 126AKS033, 126AKS039, etc.) and a special suggestion effect that can execute a special suggestion effect related to the advance notice effect. A means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing step 126AKS035) is provided, and the advance notice effect means uses the first advance notice effect (for example, step-up advance notice) of the first advance notice type among the advance notice types. Of these, it is possible to execute using a specific effect element (for example, the display color is red or gold) common to the second advance notice effect of the second advance type (for example, hold display notice or active display notice), and the special suggestion effect. As the special suggestion effect, the means can suggest that when the first notice effect is executed using the specific effect element, the second notice effect is executed using the specific effect element. (See, for example, Display Example 126AKX1), the case where the second advance notice effect is executed using the specific effect element is better than the case where the first advance notice effect is executed using the specific effect element. There is a high degree of expectation that the player will be controlled in an advantageous state (see, for example, the final display image determination table 126AKT11 and the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by performing an appropriate effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the special suggestion effect means has a display corresponding to the first advance notice effect (for example, a display of the display area 126AK01) and a display corresponding to the second advance notice effect (for example). It suffices if the special suggestion effect can be executed by the display of the display area 126AK02, etc.).
In such a configuration, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), when the special suggestion effect is being executed, the execution of the first notice effect may be temporarily stopped (see, for example, temporarily stop notification 126AK04). ).
In such a configuration, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above, when it is determined to execute the second advance notice effect using the specific effect element, it is determined to execute the special suggestion effect. It is possible (see, for example, steps 126AKS124 to 126AKS126), and in the variable display in which the first notice effect corresponding to the execution of the special suggestion effect is executed, the expectation degree that is advantageous to the player is the specific expectation degree. It is not necessary to execute the other advance notice effect (see, for example, the case of Yes in step 126AKS161).
In such a configuration, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4), when the advance notice effect is executed using the specific effect element depending on whether or not the special suggestion effect is executed. The degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state favorable to the player may be different (see, for example, the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21).
In such a configuration, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5), the advance notice effect means has a plurality of common effect elements (for example, the display color is blue) for the first advance notice effect and the second advance notice effect. , Green, red, gold, etc.), and among the plurality of common effect elements, the degree of expectation to be controlled to an advantageous state favorable to the player is higher than that of the specific effect element. When the first notice effect is executed using a low common effect element, the special suggestion effect may not be executed (for example, the case of No in step 126AKS125 and the case of No in step S126AKS145. reference).
In such a configuration, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

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 a staging control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control process process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the screen display which concerns on a feature part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the staging control command which concerns on a feature part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the staging image which can be used for the display image in the step-up notice which concerns on a feature part. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the outer frame display pattern and the step number pattern which concerns on a feature part. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the step-up notice which concerns on a feature part. It is a figure which shows the hold display data storage part which concerns on the characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the display example in the element transfer effect and the pseudo continuous transfer effect which concerns on a feature part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pre-reading notice setting process which concerns on a feature part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process which concerns on a feature part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect determination process which concerns on a feature part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the active display change determination processing which concerns on a feature part. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the active display change pattern which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the hold display change determination process which concerns on a feature part. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the hold display change pattern which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect determination process which concerns on a feature part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the outer frame display pattern determination table which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display which concerns on a feature part. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of various effects according to the presence or absence of the element transfer effect which concerns on a feature part. It is a figure which shows the specific example when the element transfer effect which concerns on a characteristic part is executed. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the pseudo continuous transfer effect which concerns on a feature part. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the pseudo-continuous transfer effect which concerns on a characteristic part is executed.

(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 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). 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) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of an ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. 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 ordinary figure", 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 big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

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

A 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 and 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 drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process 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 the 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 pattern 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. The reach production includes, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the 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", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is" 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 the "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 middle 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 player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high 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 game state, a small hit game state, a game 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) gives a staging control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including the jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing the 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 staging control board 12 is equipped with a staging 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 the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the 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 staging 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, for example, a power supply board. 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 (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed 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 a 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 judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead judgment, etc. is made to 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 staging control board 12. In the staging 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 using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the result of prior determination as to 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 processing 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 upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions of the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

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

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this 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 big hit 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 operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, and a probable change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state. It includes processing to make various settings for starting 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 processing 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 staging control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the staging control board 12 will be described. In the staging control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the staging control CPU 120 is activated to execute the staging 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 generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the staging 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 process 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 staging 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 staging control process process in step S76, the staging random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the staging random numbers used on the side of the staging control board 12 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, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in 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 that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, 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 symbol in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illuminated signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED 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 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 decoration symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect process 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 the 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 a 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 a 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 big hit middle 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 process, 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. Update to 7 ”and end the big hit production process.

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 controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process 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 game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player 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 execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, 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 feature units 126AK to 128AK)
FIG. 8-1 shows a configuration example 126AKP0 of the screen display in the image display device 5 with respect to the feature portions 126AK to 128AK. In the configuration example 126AKP0, an active display area 126AKA1, a first hold display area 126AKB1, and a second hold display area 126AKB2 are provided on the screen of the image display device 5. In the active display area 126AKA1, active display is performed by displaying an effect image corresponding to the variable display during execution. In the first hold display area 126AKB1, the hold display is performed by displaying the effect image corresponding to the variable display in which the execution is held, according to the first hold storage number. In the second hold display area 126AKB2, the hold display is performed by displaying the effect image corresponding to the variable display in which the execution is held, according to the second hold storage number. As described above, in the active display area 126AKA1, the first hold display area 126AKAB1, and the second hold display area 126AKAB2, active display and hold display that are specific displays can be performed based on the information related to the variable display. The hold display in the first hold display area 126AKB1 is also referred to as "first hold display", and the hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2 is also referred to as "second hold display".

The display area of the first hold display area 126AKB1 may be configured so that, for example, the first hold display is performed right-justified. In the first hold display area 126AKB1, four display parts corresponding to the upper limit of the first hold storage number "4" are provided, and the hold numbers "1", "2", and "3" are provided in order from the right end. , "4" may be associated with it. Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, the number of first reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game increases. At this time, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display area 126AKB1, the increased first hold is performed at the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first hold display area 126AKB1. As a hold display corresponding to the number of stored items, a display of an effect image showing a new first hold display is added. If there is another 1st hold display in the 1st hold display area 126AKB1, the display is hidden to the left of the display part where the other 1st hold display is performed in the 1st hold display area 126AKB1. A staging image showing a new first hold display as a hold display corresponding to the increased first hold storage number at the part (display part corresponding to any of the hold numbers "2" to "4"). Add a display. When there is one or more first hold displays in the first hold display area 126AKB1 and a new first special figure game is started, the hold number corresponds to "1" in the first hold display area 126AKB1. The first hold display is erased (digested) at the rightmost display site. At this time, if there is a first hold display in the display part corresponding to other hold numbers "2" to "4", those first hold displays are moved to the right side in the direction of the erased display part ( Shift). As described above, in the first hold display area 126AKB1, the first hold display corresponding to the first special figure game whose execution is held without being started is possible according to the first hold storage number.

In the second hold display area 126AKB2, for example, the display area may be configured so that the second hold display is performed left-justified. In the second hold display area 126AKB2, four display parts corresponding to the upper limit of the second hold storage number "4" are provided, and the hold numbers "1", "2", and "3" are provided in order from the left end. , "4" may be associated with it. Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening, the number of second reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game increases. At this time, if there is no other second hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2, the increased second hold is displayed at the leftmost display portion corresponding to the hold number "1" in the second hold display area 126AKB2. As a hold display corresponding to the number of stored items, a display of an effect image showing a new second hold display is added. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2, the display is hidden to the right of the display part where the other second hold display is performed in the second hold display area 126AKB2. A staging image showing a new second hold display as a hold display corresponding to the increased second hold storage number at the part (display part corresponding to any of the hold numbers "2" to "4"). Add a display. When there is one or more second hold displays in the second hold display area 126AKB2 and a new second special figure game is started, the hold number corresponds to "1" in the second hold display area 126AKB2. The second hold display is erased (digested) at the leftmost display site. At this time, if there is a second hold display in the display part corresponding to the other hold numbers "2" to "4", those second hold displays are moved to the left side in the direction of the erased display part ( Shift). As described above, in the second hold display area 126AKB2, the second hold display corresponding to the second special figure game whose execution is held without being started is possible according to the second hold storage number.

In the active display area 126AKA1, in response to the start of the first special figure game, the active display corresponding to the first reserved display erased (digested) in the first reserved display area 126AKAB1 is started. Further, in the active display area 126AKA1, in response to the start of the second special figure game, the active display corresponding to the second reserved display erased (digested) in the second reserved display area 126AKAB2 is started. The first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display may have the same color and pattern. For example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display and the second hold display. There may be. The display mode of the active display may change to a display mode different from that of the first hold display or the second hold display by executing the active display change effect.

An active display area 126AKA1 is arranged between the first reserved display area 126AKB1 and the second reserved display area 126AKB2 on the screen of the image display device 5. On the other hand, the active display area 126AKA1, the first reserved display area 126AKB1, and the second reserved display area 126AKB2 may be arranged at arbitrary positions on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the arrangement of the active display area 126AKA1 may not be changed, and the first reserved display area 126AKB1 and the second reserved display area 126AKB2 may be interchanged and arranged.

FIG. 8-2 shows a configuration example of an effect control command used as a start opening winning command for the feature units 126AK to 128AK. In the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating the occurrence of the start winning is made. As an effect control command for designating the occurrence of a start prize, a start mouth prize designation command is prepared in advance. Further, in the start winning determination process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for specifying the number of reserved storages is made. A hold storage number notification command is prepared in advance as an effect control command for specifying the hold storage number. Further, in the start winning determination process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for specifying a determination result of the look-ahead determination is made. As an effect control command for designating the judgment result of the look-ahead judgment, a winning judgment result command is prepared in advance.

FIG. 8-2 (A) shows a setting example of a start opening winning designation command, a hold storage number notification command, and a winning determination result command. The start opening winning designation command includes a command B100H which is a first starting opening winning designation command and a command B200H which is a second starting opening winning designation command. The subscript H indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The hold storage number notification command includes a command C1XXH which is a first hold storage number notification command and a command C2XXH which is a second hold storage number notification command. It should be noted that 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 hold storage number notification command, different EXT data (for example, any of 00H to 04H) is set according to the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. The winning determination result command may be the command C4XXH including a value set according to the determination result of the look-ahead determination.

When a 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 a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, the first reserved memory number is stored. When it is determined that the upper limit has not been reached, the first starting condition is satisfied. The first start condition is a condition for executing a special figure game (first special figure game) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the first start opening winning designation command, the winning determination result command, and the first reserved storage number notification command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12. When a 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 a starting winning (second starting winning) occurs, the second reserved memory number The second starting condition is satisfied when it is determined that the upper limit value has not been reached. The second start condition is a condition for executing a special figure game (second special figure game) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the second start opening winning designation command, the winning determination result command, and the second reserved storage number notification command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the staging control board 12.

On the side of the staging control board 12, the establishment of the first starting condition can be detected by receiving the first starting opening winning designation command, and the establishment of the second starting condition can be detected by receiving the second starting opening winning designation command. can. As described above, the first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The winning determination result command is at the time of the first start winning, which is the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening, or at the time of detecting the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening. At the time of the second start winning, the comparison result (decision result at the time of winning) using the game random number (random number value for determining the special figure display result, etc.) extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like is sent to the side of the staging control board 12. Notice. The first reserved storage number notification command notifies the first special figure reserved storage number. The second reserved storage number notification command notifies the second special figure reserved storage number.

FIG. 8-2 (B) illustrates the content of the notification by the winning determination result command. Of the winning judgment result commands, commands C402H, command C403H, and command C404H may be transmitted when the random number value for determining the special figure display result is not within the jackpot judgment range, and the display result of the special figure game is displayed. By being determined to be "missing", the winning judgment result that the jackpot game state is not controlled is notified. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the random number value for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, and is controlled to the jackpot gaming state by determining the display result of the special figure game as "big hit". Notify the winning judgment result (variable display content is "big hit"). The command C400H notifies that the winning determination is restricted. The command C402H is transmitted when the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the super reach determination range at the time of loss, and the determination result at the time of winning (variable display content is determined to be the fluctuation pattern with super reach at the time of loss). "Super reach confirmed at the time of loss") is notified. On the other hand, the command C403H is transmitted when the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the reach determination range at the time of loss, and the determination result at the time of winning (variable) is determined to be the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect at the time of loss. The displayed content notifies "reach confirmed when lost"). Further, the command C404H is transmitted when the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern is neither within the super reach confirmation range at the time of loss nor within the reach confirmation range, and it is possible that the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect is not determined. Notify the time judgment result (variable display content is "general when lost"). In this way, the winning judgment result command uses the game random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning, and whether or not the variable display result is determined as a "big hit" or whether or not it is determined in a specific fluctuation pattern. It is transmitted as judgment result information for notifying the judgment result at the time of winning.

FIG. 8-3 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern relating to the feature portions 126AK to 128AK. These variation patterns may be prepared in advance so as to be usable in place of a part or all of the variation patterns in the above embodiment, or together with a part or all of the variation patterns in the above embodiment. The plurality of fluctuation patterns differ in the variable display mode of the special figure fluctuation time and the decorative symbol. The special figure fluctuation time is the time required from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the stop display of the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game such as the first special figure game and the second special figure game. The plurality of fluctuation patterns relating to the feature portions 126AK to 128AK include fluctuation patterns corresponding to any one of "non-reach", "reach", and "big hit". "Non-reach" is a case where the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "non-reach loss". "Reach" is a case where the fixed decorative symbol of the reach combination that is not the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "reach loss". The "big hit" is a case where the fixed decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "big hit". The fluctuation pattern corresponding to "non-reach" is a non-reach fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to "reach" is a reach fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to "big hit" is a jackpot fluctuation pattern. The non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are also collectively referred to as a loss fluctuation pattern.

The plurality of fluctuation patterns relating to the feature portions 126AK to 128AK include fluctuation patterns capable of executing pseudo-continuous fluctuations of 1 to 3 times as pseudo-continuous effects. Pseudo-continuous variation is a variable display that is resumed after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped while the variable display of the decorative symbol is being executed. When the pseudo-continuous variation is executed, for example, the variable display may be temporarily stopped by the temporary stop display of the pseudo-continuous symbol in a temporary stop mode different from the case where the pseudo-continuous variation is not executed. In the pseudo-continuous effect, the variable display may be temporarily stopped in a temporary stop mode that the player can recognize, or the variable display may be temporarily stopped in a temporary stop mode that is difficult for the player to recognize (instantaneous stop, etc.). ) May be used. Alternatively, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the variable display of the decorative pattern is continuously executed, while the display of the effect image in the image display device 5, the speaker 8L, corresponding to the predetermined continuation mode. Depending on the sound output by 8R, the lighting of light emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, the operation of the movable member, or a combination of some or all of these, the variable display that changes all the symbols again or continuously. You may notify that it will be executed. In the variable display that changes all the symbols, the decorative symbols are changed at high speed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R that are "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5. Includes variable display.

Among the plurality of fluctuation patterns related to the feature portions 126AK to 128AK, for example, the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 is a fluctuation pattern capable of executing a pseudo-ream effect including one pseudo-ream variation corresponding to “non-reach”. The variation patterns PA2-2 and PB2-2 are variation patterns capable of executing a pseudo-continuous effect including one pseudo-continuous variation corresponding to the “reach”. The fluctuation patterns PA2-3 and PB2-3 are fluctuation patterns capable of executing a pseudo-ream effect including two pseudo-ream fluctuations corresponding to the "reach". The variation pattern PB2-4 is a variation pattern capable of executing a pseudo-continuous effect including three pseudo-continuous variations corresponding to the “reach”. Further, the fluctuation patterns PA3-2 and PB3-2 are fluctuation patterns capable of executing a pseudo-ream effect including one pseudo-ream variation corresponding to the "big hit". The fluctuation patterns PA3-3 and PB3-3 are fluctuation patterns capable of executing a pseudo-ream effect including two pseudo-ream fluctuations corresponding to the "big hit". The variation pattern PB3-4 is a variation pattern capable of executing a pseudo-continuous effect including three pseudo-continuous variations corresponding to the “big hit”.

8-4 and 8-5 show a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table for the feature portions 126AK to 128AK. FIG. 8-4 (A) shows the fluctuation pattern determination table 126AKT01 corresponding to the normal time loss, and FIG. 8-4 (B) shows the fluctuation pattern determination table 126AKT02 corresponding to the time saving and medium loss. FIG. 8-5 shows the variation pattern determination table 126AKT03 corresponding to the jackpot. The normal time loss is a case where the display result of the variable display becomes "loss" in the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed. The time reduction middle loss is a case where the display result of the variable display becomes "loss" during the time reduction during the time reduction control. In the fluctuation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of the special symbol process process, when the time reduction control is not performed in the normal time, or when the time reduction control is performed, the time reduction is performed. Or, depending on the case of "big hit", the variation pattern is determined using the determination table selected from the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 to 126AKT03. When determining the variation pattern, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the variation pattern is read from the random number buffer for variation. The random number buffer for variation can store the extracted random number value when the start winning determination process is executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process. The effect control CPU 120 compares the random number value for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation with the determination value preset in the selected variation pattern determination table. Then, among the ranges of the determination values assigned for each variation pattern, the variation pattern to be used is determined according to the determination result of which range includes the random number value for determining the variation pattern. It should be noted that, by a process separate from the determination of the fluctuation pattern, it may be determined whether or not the reach mode is adopted in the case of “loss”.

The first reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the first special figure, is 0, 1, or 2 or more to the plurality of fluctuation patterns to which the determination value is assigned in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01. A variation pattern is included in which the number of assigned determination values differs depending on whether the value is. For example, the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 is "210" when the first reserved storage number is 0, "120" when the first reserved storage number is 1, and the first. It is "60" when the number of reserved storages is 2 or more. In the variation pattern PA1-2, the determination value is not assigned when the first reserved storage number is 0, and the number of determined determination values assigned when the first reserved storage number is 1 is "120". , The number of determination values assigned when the first reserved storage number is 2 or more is "90". In the variation pattern PA1-3, the determination value is not assigned when the first reserved storage number is 0 or 1, and the number of determination values assigned when the first reserved storage number is 2 or more is "100". ". The special figure variation time of the variation pattern PA1-1 is 12000 ms (milliseconds), the special map variation time of the variation pattern PA1-2 is 6000 ms, and the special map variation time of the variation pattern PA1-3 is 4000 ms. The number of judgment values assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 is the largest when the first reserved storage number is 0, decreases as the first reserved storage number increases, and when the first reserved storage number is 2 or more. Is the least. On the other hand, the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern PA1-2 is the smallest when the first reserved storage number is 0 (no allocation), and the largest when the first reserved storage number is 1. When the number of 1-held storages is 2 or more, it is less than the case of 1. A determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-3 only when the first reserved storage number is 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol can be made different according to the first reserved storage number. When the first reserved storage number is equal to or more than a predetermined value (for example, "2"), the average variable display time (special figure variation time) is shorter than when the first reserved storage number is less than the predetermined value. It suffices if a judgment value is assigned to each fluctuation pattern so that

In the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the table is the same as when the first reserved storage number is a predetermined value (for example, "0") regardless of the second reserved storage number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the data. Alternatively, regardless of the second reserved storage number when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the variation pattern is referred to by referring to the table data according to the first reserved storage number at that time. A decision may be made. Alternatively, in response to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the fluctuation pattern determination table 126AKT01 is executed regardless of the second reserved storage number. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by referring to the table data to which the determination value is assigned differently. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the "first hold storage number" in the fluctuation pattern determination table 126AKT01 is read as "second hold storage number", and the second hold storage number is read. The fluctuation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data according to the above.

In the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02, there is a variation pattern in which the number of assigned determination values differs depending on which value the second reserved storage number is 0, 1, or 2 or more. It suffices if the average variable display time (special symbol fluctuation time) of the special symbol or the decorative symbol can be made different according to the second reserved storage number. When the second reserved storage number is equal to or more than a predetermined value (for example, "2"), the average variable display time can be shortened as compared with the case where the second reserved storage number is less than the predetermined value. It suffices if the judgment value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02, the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern having a shorter special map variation time than the variation pattern with a long special map variation time is larger than that of the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01. It suffices if a determination value is assigned to each fluctuation pattern. As a result, it is sufficient that the average variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol can be shortened when the time reduction control is performed during the time reduction, as compared with the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed.

During the time reduction control, the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, and the special figure game using the second special figure is frequently executed. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated if the time is shortened. There is a high possibility that it will be executed, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the first special figure is low. Then, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second reserved storage number is 0. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the table is the same as when the second reserved storage number is a predetermined value (for example, "0") regardless of the first reserved storage number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the data. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined by referring to the table data in which the allocation of the determination values is different from that of the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02 regardless of the number of first reserved storages. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the "second hold storage number" in the fluctuation pattern determination table 126AKT02 is read as "first hold storage number", and the first hold storage number is obtained. The fluctuation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data according to the above.

In the variation pattern determination table 126AKT03, the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern with a reach effect that becomes super reach, such as variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, is such as variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3. , Judgment values are assigned to each variation pattern so as to be larger than the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns accompanied by the reach effect which is the normal reach. In the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 and 126AKT02, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns with the reach effect that becomes the normal reach, such as the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3, is the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4. Judgment values are assigned to each variation pattern so as to be larger than the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns accompanied by the reach effect that becomes super reach. As a result, when the display result of the variable display is stopped and displayed after the reach effect that becomes the super reach is executed, the reach effect that becomes the super reach is not executed even if the reach effect that becomes the normal reach is executed, and the variable display is displayed. The jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation are higher than when the display result is stopped and displayed.

Judgment values assigned to a plurality of fluctuation patterns to which judgment values are assigned in the fluctuation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 to 126AKT03 according to whether or not a pseudo-ream effect is executed and the number of times the pseudo-ream variation is executed. Fluctuation patterns with different numbers of are included. For example, in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 is "35" when the first reserved storage number is 0, and the variation pattern PA2-1 is "35". When the variation pattern PA2-2 is "9", the variation pattern PA2-3 is "6", and the first reserved storage number is 1 or 2 or more, the variation pattern PA2-1 is "17". The variation pattern PA2-2 is "5", and the variation pattern PA2-3 is "3". In the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 is "3" for the variation patterns PB2-1 and PB2-2, respectively, when the first reserved storage number is 0. , And when the fluctuation patterns PB2-3 and PB2-4 are "2" respectively and the first reserved storage number is 1 or 2 or more, the fluctuation pattern PB2-1 is "2" and the fluctuation pattern PB2. -2 to PB2-4 are "1" respectively. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT03, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 is "1" for the variation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2, respectively, and the variation pattern PA3. -3 is "5". In the variation pattern determination table 126AKT03, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 is "33" for the variation pattern PB3-1 and "65" for the variation pattern PB3-2. The variation pattern PB3-3 is “85” and the variation pattern PB3-4 is “110”.

The variation patterns PA2-1, PB2-1, PA3-1, and PB3-1 do not execute the pseudo-continuous effect, and the variation patterns PA2-2, PB2-2, PA3-2, and PB3-2 have one pseudo-continuous variation. There is an execution of a pseudo-continuous effect including, and the variation patterns PA2-3, PB2-3, PA3-3, PB3-3 have an execution of a pseudo-continuous effect including two pseudo-continuous variations, and the variation pattern PB2-4, PB3-4 has a pseudo-continuous effect including three pseudo-continuous fluctuations. The number of judgment values assigned to the reach variation pattern is the largest when the pseudo-ream effect is not executed, decreases as the number of executions of the pseudo-ream variation in the pseudo-ream effect increases, and is two pseudo-reams in the case of normal reach. It is the least when the variation is executed, and the least when the pseudo-continuous variation is executed three times in the case of super reach. If the number of judgment values assigned to the jackpot fluctuation pattern is normal reach, two pseudo-continuous fluctuations are executed than when the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed and when one pseudo-continuous variation is executed. In the case of super reach, it is the least when the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, and it increases as the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous effect increases, and when the pseudo-continuous variation is executed three times. Will be the most. With such a setting, it is possible to make the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation different depending on whether or not the pseudo-continuous effect is executed and the number of times the pseudo-continuous variation is executed. When the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the determination value may be assigned to each variation pattern so that the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed. In addition, when the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation is larger than the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous production, a judgment value is assigned to each fluctuation pattern so that the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher. It suffices if it is done. The jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation differ depending on whether or not the pseudo-ream effect is executed, and if it is executed, the number of times the pseudo-ream variation is executed. Therefore, the pseudo-ream effect gives the player an expectation that is controlled by the jackpot game state as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, depending on the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream effect and the number of executions of the pseudo-ream variation. Can be suggested. In this respect, the pseudo-continuous staging is included in the preliminary staging that foretells that it will be controlled in an advantageous state.

When the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes the variation pattern setting process in step S111 of the special symbol process process, the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01 is selected if the variation pattern is normally lost, and if the variation pattern is lost, the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01 is selected. The variation pattern determination table 126AKT02 is selected and used to determine the variation pattern. In the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 and 126AKT02, the range of the determination values assigned to the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 in which the reach effect that becomes the super reach is executed is the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage. It may include a portion that changes according to the number and a portion that does not change regardless of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number. For example, in the fluctuation pattern determination table 126AKT01, when the number of judgment values assigned to the fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 is totaled, it becomes "10" when the first reserved storage number is 0, and the first reserved storage number becomes "10". If it is 1 or 2 or more, it becomes "5". In the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02, when the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 is totaled, the second reserved storage number may be 0, 1, or 2 or more. It becomes "5". Therefore, for example, when the random number value for determining the variation pattern can be updated in the range of "1" to "300", it is assigned to the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 in the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 and 126AKT02. The range of the determination value is "291" to "295" which changes according to the first reserved storage number, and "296" to "300" which does not change regardless of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. It may be set to include the part of "." In such a setting, if the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the range of "296" to "300", the reach effect that becomes super reach is executed regardless of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number. It is fixed to the fluctuation pattern to be performed. In the same way, for example, if the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern is within the range of "276" to "295", the reach becomes super reach regardless of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number. Although it is uncertain whether or not the effect is executed, it may be determined to be a variable pattern in which the reach effect including the normal reach is executed regardless of at least the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number.

When the display result of the variable display is "missing", the range of the determination value determined in the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect that becomes the super reach is executed is defined as the super reach confirmation range. When the display result of the variable display is "missing", the range of the determination value determined in the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect including the normal reach is executed is defined as the reach confirmation range. The start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process includes a big hit look-ahead determination process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a "big hit" and a variation pattern as the look-ahead determination process. It includes a specific pattern look-ahead determination process for determining whether or not a specific pattern is determined. In the jackpot look-ahead determination process, the display result determination table is used to determine whether or not the display result of the variable display is a "big hit" based on the random number value for determining the display result. At this time, if the random number value for determining the display result is included in the big hit confirmation range, it is determined that the variable display is "big hit" (determination at the time of winning). In the specific pattern look-ahead determination process, when it is determined by the jackpot look-ahead determination process that the display result of the variable display does not become a "big hit", the fluctuation pattern determination range is used to determine the fluctuation pattern. Based on the numerical value, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern is determined to be a specific pattern. The number of reserved storages (first reserved storage number, second reserved storage number) when the start winning is generated does not always match the reserved storage number when the variable display is actually started, and the starting winning is generated. It may change later due to the execution of variable display or the occurrence of a new start prize. Therefore, the table data selected due to the difference in the number of reserved storages may not match between the judgment result at the start winning and the determination of the fluctuation pattern at the start of the variable display, and the specific fluctuation pattern is determined in advance at the start winning. It is generally difficult to determine and predict whether or not it will be done. On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display is "missing", the judgment value assigned to at least the fluctuation pattern with super reach or the fluctuation pattern with reach effect including normal reach is a common part regardless of the number of reserved memories. Includes. Therefore, regardless of the number of reserved memories at the start winning prize or the start of the variable display in the pachinko gaming machine 1, whether or not the fluctuation pattern with super reach is determined and the fluctuation pattern with reach effect including normal reach are determined. Whether or not it can be determined. In the specific pattern look-ahead determination process, for example, when the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern is included in the range of "296" to "300", it is included in the super reach confirmation range, so that the variable display is "super reach confirmation at the time of loss". If the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is included in the range of "276" to "295", it is included in the reach confirmation range, so the variable display is "reach confirmed at the time of loss". It may be judged (judgment at the time of winning). In the specific pattern look-ahead judgment process, when the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is not included in the super reach confirmation range or the reach confirmation range, it is determined that the variable display is "general at the time of loss" (judgment at the time of winning). do it.

FIGS. 8-6 show an outer frame partial image, which is an effect image in which the display color of the display frame to be the outer frame can be set, as an effect image that can be used for the display image in the step-up notice regarding the feature portions 126AK to 128AK. A plurality of effect images prepared in advance corresponding to each of the partial image in the frame, which is an effect image that enables switching display in the display area in the display frame, are shown. The advance notice effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes a step-up notice. In the step-up notice, the effect mode of the advance notice effect, such as the display of the effect image on the image display device 5, changes stepwise. The effect mode that changes in the step-up notice is not limited to the display of the effect image on the image display device 5, the output of sound by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting of light emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable member. The operation, or a combination of some or all of these, may be included. In this embodiment, when the step-up notice is executed, the effect image is displayed in the display area of the effect image surrounded by the display frame which is a square shape of a predetermined display color and serves as an outer frame during the variable display of the decorative pattern. By displaying the display contents (display mode) of the above in a switchable manner according to a predetermined order, the staging operation is performed so that the staging mode is changed in a plurality of stages to step up. The effect image displayed when the step-up notice is executed includes an outer frame partial image showing a display frame and a frame inner partial image used for switching display in a step change. The partial image in the frame may be a still image that is still displayed at each stage of the stage change, or may be a moving image that is displayed as an animation at each stage of the stage change.

FIG. 8-7 shows a setting example of an outer frame display pattern and a step number pattern for the feature portions 126AK to 128AK in relation to the effect image that can be used for the display image in the step-up notice. In this embodiment, four outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 to 126AKC4 are prepared in advance as a plurality of outer frame display patterns. Further, as a plurality of step number patterns, four step number patterns 126AKD1 to 126AKD4 are prepared in advance. The quantity in which the outer frame display pattern and the number of steps pattern are prepared is not limited to four, and may be a plurality of patterns based on an arbitrary design.

The outer frame display pattern 126AKC1 displays an effect image whose display color is blue as the outer frame partial image. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC2 displays an effect image having a green display color as the outer frame partial image. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC3 displays an effect image whose display color is red as the outer frame partial image. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 displays an effect image whose display color is gold as the outer frame partial image. The step number pattern 126AKD1 displays the effect image of the first step corresponding to the step number "1" when the change of the effect mode in the step-up notice is the first stage. The step number pattern 126AKD2 displays the effect image of the second step corresponding to the step number "2" when the change of the effect mode in the step-up notice is the second stage. The step number pattern 126AKD3 displays the effect image of the third step corresponding to the step number “3” when the change of the effect mode in the step-up notice is the third stage. The step number pattern 126AKD4 displays the effect image of the fourth step corresponding to the step number "4" when the change of the effect mode in the step-up notice is the fourth stage. Each step number pattern in the step number patterns 126AKD1 to 126AKD4 may be able to display one staging image corresponding to one step number, or corresponds to the total number of steps equal to or less than the assigned number of steps 1. Alternatively, it may be possible to display a plurality of staging images.

FIG. 8-8 shows an execution example of a step-up notice by the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 and the step number pattern 126AKD4 for the feature portions 126AK to 128AK. In this execution example, it is possible to display four staging images corresponding to the total number of steps "1" to "4" in which the step number pattern 126AKD4 is the number of steps "4" or less. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 displays an outer frame partial image in which the display color of the display frame serving as the outer frame is gold. The step number pattern 126AKD4 displays a partial image within the frame of the first step shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) corresponding to the step number "1" of the first step, and then the step number "1" of the second step. 2 ”, the display is switched to the display of the partial image in the frame of the second step shown in FIG. 8-8 (B). Subsequently, the display of the partial image within the frame of the third step shown in FIG. 8-8 (C) is switched to correspond to the number of steps "3" in the third step. Finally, corresponding to the number of steps "4" in the fourth step, the display is switched to the display of the partial image in the frame of the fourth step shown in FIG. 8-8 (D). By the step-up notice for displaying such an effect image, the effect mode of the advance notice effect can be changed step by step.

In the command analysis process executed in step S75 of the effect control main process, when the winning determination result command and the first reserved storage number notification command are received together with the first start opening winning designation command, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, Among the free areas in the first start winning command buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit), etc., the storage area with the smallest hold display number, which is the buffer number, is used for the first start opening winning designation command and winning judgment. The result command and the first hold storage number notification command are stored in order. Further, in the command analysis process, when the winning determination result command and the second reserved storage number notification command are received together with the second start opening winning designation command, they are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit). In the storage area with the smallest hold display number, which is the buffer number, among the free areas in the second start winning command buffer, the second start opening winning designation command, the winning judgment result command, and the second hold storage number notification command. Are stored in order. In the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, one set of effect control commands (first start opening winning designation command, winning determination result command, first reserved storage number notification) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting winning A storage area is secured so that commands) can be associated and stored. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start prize is generated in the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers "1" to "4" of the command buffer at the time of the first start prize according to the reception order. Stores in order from the beginning of the free area in. The hold display number in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning corresponds to the first hold storage number. In the command buffer at the time of the second start winning, one set of effect control commands (second start opening winning designation command, winning judgment result command, second reserved storage number notification) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second starting winning. A storage area is secured so that commands) can be associated and stored. The staging control CPU 120 stores the staging control commands received when the second start winning is generated in the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the command buffer at the time of the second start winning according to the reception order. Stores in order from the beginning of the free area in. The hold display number in the command buffer at the time of the second start winning corresponds to the second hold storage number.

FIG. 8-9 (A) shows a configuration example of the hold display data storage unit for the feature units 126AK to 128AK. The hold display data storage unit may be provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit). The hold display data storage unit is the first in the first hold display area 126AKB1 in response to the fact that the execution of the first special figure game is held and the execution of the second special figure game is held. Various data for performing the hold display and various data for performing the second hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2 are stored as hold display data. As the hold display data storage unit, a first hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the first special figure game and a second hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the second special figure game are provided. It suffices if it is done. In the hold display data storage unit, for example, in order to store data that can identify the winning determination result, the hold display image, and the final display image in association with the hold numbers in the first hold display area 126AKB1 and the second hold display 126AKB2. Storage area is secured. The hold display data storage unit uses a part or all of the first start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer (for example, the storage area of the winning judgment result command), or the first starting winning command buffer. And it may be configured as a storage unit separate from the second start winning command buffer.

The winning determination result that can be stored by the hold display data indicates the determination result of the look-ahead determination specified based on the winning determination result command. The winning judgment result specified based on the winning judgment result command includes "big hit", "super reach confirmed at the time of loss", "reach confirmed at the time of losing", and "general at the time of losing". When the winning judgment result of "big hit" is notified by the winning judgment result command, it is specified that the display result of the variable display which is the judgment target is "big hit". When any of "Loss time super reach confirmation", "Loss time reach confirmation", and "Loss time general" is notified by the winning judgment result command, the display result of the variable display that is the judgment target is "Loss". Is specified. The hold display image that can be stored by the hold display data is displayed in the first hold display area 126AKB1 and the second hold display area 126AKB2 so that the presence / absence of a special figure game that has not been started and the number of holds can be recognized. It is a production image. The final display image that can be stored by the hold display data is an effect image for hold display or active display that is finally displayed in the first hold display area 126AKB1, the second hold display area 126AKB2, or the active display area 126AKA1. Is.

The notice effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include a hold display notice and an active display notice. As an example of the look-ahead notice effect, the hold display notice is at least one of the first hold displays in the first hold display area 126AKB1 or at least one of the second hold displays in the second hold display area 126AKB2. By changing the display mode to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal time, it is announced that the variable display corresponding to the hold display will be "big hit" at a predetermined ratio and will be controlled to the big hit game state. Due to the hold display notice, the display color of the hold display corresponding to the variable display that has not been started is changed to a specific color (for example, blue, green, red, gold, etc.) different from the predetermined color (for example, white) in normal time. By making it possible to recognize changes in the display mode of the hold display, it is sufficient to suggest that the display result of the variable display becomes a "big hit" at a predetermined ratio. Alternatively, by changing the display pattern in the hold display to a specific pattern (for example, Sakura pattern) different from the predetermined pattern (for example, plain) in the normal time, the expectation that the display result of the variable display becomes a "big hit" is normal. It may be possible to suggest that it is higher than. Alternatively, by setting the display mode to show a predetermined message (for example, "chance", "heat", "extreme heat", etc.) as the hold display, the expectation that the display result of the variable display will be "big hit" is increased. You may be able to suggest that you are there. The change in the hold display in the hold display notice is also referred to as "change in hold display".

The active display notice changes the active display in the active display area 126AKA1 to a display mode different from the normal display mode, so that the start condition is satisfied and the variable display during execution becomes a "big hit" at a predetermined rate and becomes a big hit. Notice that it will be controlled by the game state. When the display mode of the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed is changed by the active display notice, the display color, display pattern, presence / absence and content of the message, etc. are normally changed as in the case of the hold display notice. It would be good if it could be changed to something different from. The change in the active display in the active display notice is also referred to as "active display change". The display mode of the active display that can be changed by the active display notice may include a unique display mode that is different from the display mode of the hold display that can be changed by the hold display notice. The display mode of the hold display that can be changed by the hold display notice may include a unique display mode different from the display mode of the active display that can be changed by the active display notice.

8-9 (B1) to (B5) show a plurality of staging images that can be used for the hold display and the active display of the feature portions 126AK to 128AK. In this embodiment, five display images 126AKE0 to 126AKE4 are prepared in advance as a plurality of effect images that can be used for the hold display and the active display. The number of display images that can be used for hold display and active display is not limited to five, and may be a plurality of images based on an arbitrary design. The display image 126AKE0 is an effect image when a round plain white display is performed. The display image 126AKE1 is an effect image when a round plain blue display is performed. The display image 126AKE2 is an effect image when a round plain green display is performed. The display image 126AKE3 is an effect image in the case of displaying a round solid color in red. The display image 126AKE4 is an effect image when a round plain gold display is performed. The normal display mode in the hold display and the active display is a round plain white display.

In the hold display notice or active display notice, the display color of the hold display or active notice is blue, green, red, or gold as a notice effect using the effect element common to the effect element used for the step-up notice. Is provided. Of these, when the display color is red or gold, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the display color is blue or green. In this way, the display color that increases the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation is included in the common specific staging element. The display color of the outer frame partial image used for the step-up notice and the display color of the display image used for the hold display notice and the active display notice are the same display color, which is regarded as a common effect element. Any display color that the player can recognize in common, such as a color within a predetermined range of the same color system, can be included in the common staging element. The common staging element is not limited to the display color of the staging image, and the player can use the character type, shape, color, pattern, and other arbitrary staging image types, shapes, colors, and patterns shown by the staging image. Any element included in the visible appearance may be used. For example, when a pattern is a common staging element, it is not limited to a common staging element by having the same structural unit of the pattern, such as the size of the pattern, color coding, and the degree of blurring, and is, for example, predetermined. Any pattern that the player can recognize the commonality, such as a pattern within the range of the recognition system, can be included in the common staging element. In the case of a display target recognized by the player by displaying the production image, the common effect element is at least predetermined among the appearances of the display object such as the shape, pattern, and color that constitute the display object as a whole. It is a production element that allows the player to recognize the commonality by having any of the partial shapes, patterns, and colors in common with the whole or partial shapes, patterns, and colors in other display objects. All you need is.

FIG. 8-10 shows a display example of an effect image in an element transfer effect or a pseudo-continuous transfer effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 with respect to the feature portions 126AK to 128AK. The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include element transfer effects and pseudo-continuous transfer effects. In the element transfer effect, at least a part of the effect elements included in the effect mode when one notice effect is executed is as at least a part of the effect elements included in the effect mode when another notice effect is executed. It is a production that can suggest that it will be used. The pseudo-continuous transfer effect is an effect that can suggest that when at least one pseudo-continuous variation is executed in the pseudo-continuous effect, at least one pseudo-continuous variation is executed again.

FIG. 8-10 (A) shows a display example 126AKX1 when the element transfer effect is executed. When the element transfer effect is executed, the display area 126AK01 and the display area 126AK02 are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5, and the decorative pattern is variably displayed in a reduced state by the reduced display unit 126AK03. To. When the execution of the element transfer effect is started, for example, the execution of the step-up notice, which is the first notice effect, is temporarily stopped. Along with this, in the display area 126AK01, the effect image of the stop notification 126AK04 is temporarily displayed. In the element transfer effect, the display area 126AK01 displays the step-up notice corresponding to the first notice effect, and the display area 126AK02 corresponds to the active display notice and the hold display notice which are the second notice effects. The display is done. As an example, in the display area 126AK01, an effect image recognizable that the step-up notice has been executed using a specific effect element such that the display color of the outer frame partial image is red or gold is displayed. In the display area 126AK02, an effect image recognizable that the active display notice or the hold display notice is executed using a specific effect element such that the display color of the active display or the hold display is red or gold is displayed. In the display area 126AK01, the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect, such as the effect image according to the effect mode of the step-up notice, is enlarged from the effect image displayed when the actual step-up notice is executed. It may be displayed as. In the display area 126AK02, an effect image corresponding to the second advance notice effect, such as an effect image according to the effect mode of the active display notice or the hold display notice, is displayed when the actual active display notice or the hold display notice is executed. It may be displayed in a state larger than the staging image. In the display areas 126AK01 and 126AK02, the effect image itself used for the first advance notice effect and the second advance notice effect may be enlarged and displayed, or the effect image used for the first advance notice effect and the second advance notice effect may be enlarged and displayed. In addition, a staging image prepared separately from the staging image used for the first staging effect and the second staging effect may be displayed. In the display area 126AK01, the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 moves from the left end portion to the right end portion. In the area on the left side where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 has passed, the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect is displayed in a state of being highly transparent, and the area on the right side where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 has not passed. Then, the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect is displayed in a normal display state with low transparency. In the display area 126AK02, the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 moves from the left end portion to the right end portion. In the area on the left side where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 has passed, the effect image corresponding to the second notice effect is displayed in a normal display state with low transparency, and the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 has not passed on the right side. In the area, the effect image corresponding to the second notice effect is displayed in a state where the transparency is enhanced. In the display area 126AK01, the display of the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect changes from a display mode that is easy for the player to see (normal display state) to a display mode that is difficult for the player to see (high transparency). It should change. In the display area 126AK02, the display of the effect image corresponding to the second notice effect changes from a display mode (high transparency) that is difficult for the player to see to a display mode (normal display state) that is easy for the player to see. It should change. The display mode is not limited to the one that changes the display mode as the effect images of the transfer progress notifications 126AK11 and 126AK12 are moved and displayed. For example, in the display area 126AK01, the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect is faded out and displayed. In the area 126AK02, the effect image corresponding to the second notice effect may be faded in and displayed. Alternatively, in the display area 126AK01, the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect is displayed so as to be reduced with the passage of time, and in the display area 126AK02, the effect image corresponding to the second notice effect is enlarged with the passage of time. It may be displayed as. In addition, the effect mode corresponding to the first notice effect is changed from the effect mode that is easy for the player to recognize to the effect mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, and the player recognizes the effect mode corresponding to the second notice effect. It suffices as long as it changes from a difficult production mode to a production mode that is easy for the player to recognize. As a result, it is possible to display how the specific effect element used for the first advance notice effect is transferred as the specific effect element used for the second advance notice effect as the transfer progress notifications 126AK11 and 126AK12 move. Further, by displaying the effect image of the transfer notification 126AK05 on the screen of the image display device 5, the player can easily recognize that the specific effect element is transferred.

On the screen of the image display device 5, the active display in the active display area 126AKA1 and the hold display in the first hold display area 126AKB1 and the second hold display area 126AKB2 may be erased with the execution of the element transfer effect. As a result, which of the active display notice and the hold display notice that can be executed as the second notice effect is executed, and when the hold display notice is executed, the display image is displayed for which hold display. Whether it changes may be unrecognizable or difficult for the player to recognize.

FIG. 8-10 (B) shows a display example 126AKX2 when the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed. When the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, the display area 126AK01 and the display area 126AK02 are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 as in the case of the element transfer effect, and the decorative pattern is the reduced display unit 126AK03. It is variably displayed in a reduced state with. When the execution of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is started, for example, the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect included in the advance notice effect is temporarily stopped. Along with this, in the display area 126AK01, the effect image of the stop notification 126AK04 is temporarily displayed. In the pseudo-continuous transfer effect, the display corresponding to the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous effect already executed is performed in the display area 126AK01, and the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous effect to be executed again later is performed in the display area 126AK02. The corresponding display is made. As an example, in the display area 126AK01, an effect image such as a pseudo-continuous pattern that can recognize that the pseudo-continuous variation has been executed first is displayed. In the display area 126AK02, an effect image that can recognize that the pseudo-continuous variation is executed again later, such as a pseudo-continuous pattern that is the same as or different from the display area 126AK01, is displayed. In the display area 126AK02, the effect image corresponding to one pseudo-continuous symbol may be displayed, or the effect image corresponding to a plurality of pseudo-continuous symbols may be displayed. When the effect images corresponding to a plurality of pseudo-continuous symbols are displayed in the display area 126AK02, the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations to be executed again is a plurality of times corresponding to the number of displayed pseudo-continuous symbols. It should be possible to suggest. In the display areas 126AK01 and 126AK02, the effect image corresponding to the pseudo-ream variation in the pseudo-ream effect, such as the effect image according to the display mode of the pseudo-ream pattern, is displayed when the actual pseudo-ream effect is executed. It may be displayed in a state larger than the effect image of the design. In the display areas 126AK01 and 126AK02, the effect image itself of the pseudo-continuous pattern used for the pseudo-continuous effect may be enlarged and displayed, or used for the pseudo-continuous effect to enlarge and display the pseudo-continuous pattern used for the pseudo-continuous effect. A staging image prepared separately from the staging image of the pseudo-continuous pattern may be displayed. In the display area 126AK01, the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 moved from the left end to the right end, and in the left area where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 passed, the effect image of the pseudo-continuous pattern was enhanced in transparency. In the area on the right side where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 has not passed, the effect image of the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in a normal display state with low transparency. In the display area 126AK02, the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 moves from the left end to the right end, and in the left area where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 passes, the effect image of the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed normally with low transparency. In the area on the right side where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 has not passed, the effect image of the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in a state of increased transparency. In the display area 126AK01, the display of the effect image corresponding to the pseudo-continuous variation executed earlier is changed from a display mode that is easy for the player to see (normal display state) to a display mode that is difficult for the player to see (high transparency). It should change to the state). In the display area 126AK02, the staging image corresponding to the pseudo-continuous variation that is executed again later has a display mode that is difficult for the player to see (high transparency) to a display mode that is easy for the player to see (normal display state). It should change to. The display mode is not limited to the one that changes the display mode as the effect images of the transfer progress notifications 126AK11 and 126AK12 are moved and displayed. For example, in the display area 126AK01, the effect image corresponding to the previously executed pseudo-continuous variation is faded out. At the same time, in the display area 126AK02, the effect image corresponding to the pseudo-continuous variation that is executed again later may be faded in and displayed. Alternatively, in the display area 126AK01, the effect image corresponding to the pseudo-continuous variation executed earlier is displayed so as to be reduced with the passage of time, and in the display area 126AK02, the effect image corresponding to the pseudo-continuous variation executed again later is displayed. May be displayed so as to be enlarged over time. In addition, the effect mode corresponding to the pseudo-continuous variation executed earlier is changed from the effect mode that is easy for the player to recognize to the effect mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, and the pseudo-continuous variation that is executed again later is supported. Any aspect may be used as long as the effect mode is changed from an effect mode that is difficult for the player to recognize to an effect mode that is easy for the player to recognize. As a result, with the movement of the transcription progress notifications 126AK11 and 126AK12, the effect element of the pseudo-continuous pattern used in the pseudo-continuous effect executed earlier becomes the effect of the pseudo-continuous pattern used in the pseudo-continuous effect executed again later. It is possible to display how it is transferred as an element. Further, by displaying the effect image of the transfer notification 126AK05 on the screen of the image display device 5, the player can easily recognize that the effect element of the pseudo-continuous pattern is transferred.

FIG. 8-11 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S161 of the effect control process process as the pre-reading notice setting process. In the pre-reading notice setting process, it is determined whether or not the command at the time of winning the start opening has been received (step 126AKS001). The start opening winning command includes a starting opening winning designation command, a hold storage number notification command, and a winning determination result command. In step 126AKS001, for example, it is confirmed whether or not the start opening winning designation command, the winning determination result command, and the hold storage number notification command are newly stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second starting winning command buffer. By doing so, it may be determined whether or not a command has been received at the time of starting winning.

If no command is received in step 126AKS001 (step 126AKS001; No), the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command has been received (step 126AKS001; Yes), the content of the notification by the received command is specified (step 126AKS002). For example, the winning judgment result is specified as the notification content by the winning judgment result command. Subsequently, the final display image is determined (step 126AKS003). The final display image is an effect image that is finally displayed as a first hold display, a second hold display, or an active display. The effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining the final display image, and based on the random number value, refers to the final display image determination table according to the winning determination result specified by step 126AKS002. The display image may be determined. After that, after setting the update of the hold display at the time of the start winning (step 126AKS004), the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated. The stored contents in the hold display data storage unit may be updated according to the update setting of the hold display at the time of starting winning. At this time, it is determined by the winning judgment result specified from the winning judgment result command, the display image 126AKE1 in the case of displaying white as the initial holding display image, and step 126AKS003 at the head of the free area in the hold display data storage unit. The final display image may be stored by storing the hold display data that can be identified.

FIG. 8-11 (B) shows a configuration example of the final display image determination table 126AKT11. In step 126AKS003 of the pre-reading notice setting process, it is sufficient that the final display image can be determined by referring to the final display image determination table 126AKT11. In the final display image determination table 126AKT11, a determination value which is a numerical value to be compared with a random number value for determining the final display image may be assigned to the determination result of the final display image according to the determination result at the time of winning. The final display image determination table 126AKT11 may be configured with table data so that the final display image to which the determination value is assigned differs depending on the determination result at the time of winning. For example, in the determination result that the final display image is the display image 126AKE3 or 126AKE4, the number of determination values assigned when the determination result at the time of winning is "general at the time of loss" or "reach confirmed at the time of loss" is "0". While the judgment value is not assigned, the number of judgment values assigned when the judgment result at the time of winning is "Super reach confirmed at the time of loss" or "Big hit" is other than "0", and the judgment value is assigned. .. Further, the number of judgment values assigned to the determination result that the final display image is the display image 126AKE0 is "270" when the judgment result at the time of winning is "general at the time of loss", and the judgment result at the time of winning is "at the time of loss". It is "210" in the case of "reach confirmed", "65" in the case of "super reach confirmed at the time of loss", and "1" in the case of the winning determination result of "big hit". On the other hand, the number of judgment values assigned to the decision result that the final display image is the display image 126AKE4 is "0" when the judgment result at the time of winning is "general at the time of loss" or "reach confirmed at the time of loss" ( (No allocation), when the winning judgment result is "super reach confirmed at the time of loss", it becomes "10", and when the winning judgment result is "big hit", it becomes "150". As a result, the jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation, which are the reliability and expectation controlled by the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state, differ depending on whether the final display image is the display image 126AKE0 or 126AKE04. More specifically, the determination result that the final display image is the display image 126AKE0 is assigned more judgment values when the judgment result at the time of winning is other than "big hit" than when the judgment result is "big hit". , It becomes easier to determine when the judgment result at the time of winning is other than "big hit". On the other hand, in the determination result that the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, more judgment values are assigned when the judgment result at the time of winning is "big hit" than when it is other than "big hit". It becomes easier to determine when the judgment result at the time of winning is a "big hit". Therefore, when the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the display image 126AKE0. According to the same comparison regarding the number of judgment values assigned to the display image to be the final display image, when the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot are higher than when the display image is 126AKE3. Expectations are high. When the final display image is the display image 126AKE3, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the display image 126AKE2 is used. When the final display image is the display image 126AKE2, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the display image 126AKE1 is used. When the final display image is the display image 126AKE1, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the display image 126AKE0.

FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the final stop symbol or the like to be the final decorative symbol as the variable display result of the decorative symbol is determined (step 126AKS011). The effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol based on the variable display contents such as the variable pattern indicated by the variable pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. You just have to decide. The variation pattern specification command and the display result notification command are mainly used by setting the transmission of the command at the start of variation of the special symbol when the variation pattern setting process is executed in step S111 of the special symbol process process. It is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. The variation pattern specification command is an effect control command that specifies a variation pattern determined as a usage pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result determined by using a random value for determining a special figure display result. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the variable display result include "non-reach (loss)", "reach (loss)", "non-probability (big hit)", and "probability (big hit)". All you need is.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not change to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is displayed. It becomes "missing". When the variable display content is "reach (loss)", after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, the confirmed decorative symbol of the reach loss combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is "miss". It becomes. When the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)", the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit", and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state becomes the time saving state. When the variable display content is "probability change (big hit)", the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes the probable change state.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the effect control CPU 120 stops the different (mismatched) decorative symbols in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left confirmed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124, the random counter for effect, or the like, and uses a left confirmed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to or the like, among the fixed decorative symbols, the left confirmed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for right-determined symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the right-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 and prepared is referred to. Among the fixed decorative symbols, the right fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative symbol is determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium-determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared is referred to. Among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

When the variable display content is "reach (loss)", the effect control CPU 120 finally stops the same (matching) decorative symbol in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left / right confirmed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124, the random counter for effect, or the like, and prepares the left / right confirmed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121. By referring to or the like, among the fixed decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same stop display in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right" on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium-determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared is referred to. Therefore, among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, if the fixed decoration symbol becomes a big hit combination, for example, when the symbol number of the middle fixed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value is used. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium-determined decorative symbol, the confirmed decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle-fixed decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. ..

When the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", the effect control CPU 120 has "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot confirmation symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 Determines decorative symbols with the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed in 5C and 5R. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probable change (big hit)", and whether or not the big hit medium promotion effect is executed, a normal symbol (for example, an even number) is displayed. It suffices to determine whether the decorative symbol (decorative symbol to be shown) or the probabilistic symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating an odd number) is to be the definite decorative symbol. In the big hit middle promotion effect, the combination of decorative symbols (non-probable change big hit combination) that reminds the big hit but does not remind the probability change state is temporarily stopped and displayed in the image display device 5, and then the big hit game state or the big hit game state. It is a production that notifies whether or not a probable change state is reached at the end of.

As a specific example, when the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)", a fixed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when it is determined that the variable display content is "probability change (big hit)" and the promotion effect during the big hit is not executed, the definite decoration symbol is determined from among a plurality of types of probabilistic symbols. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the big hit middle promotion effect even if the variable display content is "probability change (big hit)", the fixed decorative symbol is decided from among a plurality of types of normal symbols. As a result, even though the probabilistic symbols are aligned and displayed as the definite decorative symbols, it is possible to prevent the big hit middle promotion effect from being executed so as not to give the player a sense of distrust.

When the variable display content is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", in step 126AKS011, it is decided whether or not to execute the probabilistic promotion effect such as the re-lottery effect or the big hit medium promotion effect. You may be broken. In the re-lottery effect, it is once difficult or unrecognizable to be controlled to the probabilistic state by temporarily displaying the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot combination consisting of the same normal symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The player can recognizely notify that the decorative symbol is controlled to the probabilistic state by displaying (re-variating) the decorative symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probabilistic jackpot combination consisting of the same probabilistic symbol. In some cases, the decorative symbol of the non-probable change jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol is re-variated by the re-lottery effect, so that it is not notified that the decorative symbol is controlled to the probable change state. When it is determined in step 126AKS011 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

After the final stop symbol and the like are determined in step 126AKS011, a pseudo-continuous transfer effect determination process (step 126AKS012), an active display change determination process (step 126AKS013), a hold display change determination process (step 126AKS014), and a notice effect determination process (step 126AKS014). Step 126AKS015) is executed in order. Subsequently, the staging control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step 126AKS016). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure variation effect control pattern) in response to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, and uses the effect control pattern 120. set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (pseudo-continuous transfer effect control pattern) in response to the execution setting of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect by the pseudo-continuous transfer effect determination process in step 126AKS012. However, it may be set as a usage pattern. One of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (active display change effect control pattern) may be selected and set as a usage pattern in response to the execution setting of the active display change by the active display change determination process of step 126AKS013. .. One of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (hold display change effect control pattern) may be selected and set as a use pattern in accordance with the execution setting of the hold display change by the hold display change determination process of step 126AKS014. .. In the active display change determination process of step 126AKS013 and the hold display change determination process of step 126AKS014, the execution setting of the element transfer effect may be performed. Corresponding to the execution setting of such an element transfer effect, one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (element transfer effect control pattern) may be selected and set as a pattern to be used. One of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (preliminary effect control pattern) may be selected and set as a pattern to be used in accordance with the execution setting of the other advance notice effect by the advance notice effect determination process of step 126AKS015. The special figure fluctuation effect control pattern, pseudo continuous transfer effect control pattern, active display change effect control pattern, hold display change effect control pattern, and advance notice effect control pattern are not limited to those in which separate effect control patterns are set. , 1 effect control pattern corresponding to the combination of execution settings of each effect may be set.

When the staging control pattern is determined by step 126AKS016, for example, the initial staging control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as the staging control timer setting unit) corresponding to the staging pattern designated by the staging pattern designation command. Set the value (step 126AKS017). Then, a setting is made on the screen of the image display device 5 to start the variation of the decorative pattern or the like (step 126AKS018). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in step 126AKS016 to the VDP of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbol may be started in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

After setting the variable start in step 126AKS018, the hold display such as the first hold display in the first hold display area 126AKB1 and the second hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2 corresponds to the start of the variable display. Make settings for updating and so on (step 126AKB019). For example, when the first special figure game is executed (started), the display portion (display portion at the right end) corresponding to the hold number "1" is erased (digested) in the first hold display area 126AKB1. , The first hold display in the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers "2" to "4" is moved (shifted) one by one to the right. On the other hand, when the second special figure game is executed (started), the display portion (display portion at the left end) corresponding to the hold number "1" is erased (digested) in the second hold display area 126AKB2. , The second hold display in the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers "2" to "4" is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. This shifts the hold display. The stored contents of the hold display data storage unit may be shifted in accordance with the shift of the hold display.

If both the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number are "0" and the variable display is immediately started based on the occurrence of the first start winning prize or the second starting winning prize, the first is The setting for updating the active display in the active display area 126AKA1 may be made without updating the 1-hold display or the second hold display. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may start the active display, which is a round plain and white display, in the active display area 126AKA1 as a normal display mode in the active display. After updating the hold display or the like by step 126AKS019, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step 126AKS020), and then the variable display start setting process is terminated. ..

FIG. 8-13 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 126AKS012 of the variable display start setting process as the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process. In the pseudo-continuous transfer effect determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a pseudo-continuous transfer effect (step 126AKS101). The effect control CPU 120 may determine the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuous effect based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When there is a pseudo-continuous effect in step 126AKS101 (step 126AKS101; Yes), it is determined whether or not the pseudo-continuous variation is executed twice or more (step 126AKS102). For example, if any of the fluctuation patterns PA2-3, PB2-3, PB2-4, PA3-3, PB3-3, and PB3-4, the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed twice or more, and fluctuations other than these are executed. If it is a pattern, the pseudo-continuous fluctuation will not be executed more than once.

If there is no pseudo-continuous effect in step 126AKS101 (step 126AKS101; No), or if the pseudo-continuous variation is not executed twice or more in step 126AKS102 (step 126AKS102; No), the pseudo-continuous transfer effect determination process is terminated. .. When the pseudo-continuous variation is executed twice or more in step 126AKS102 (step 126AKS102; Yes), it is determined whether or not the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed (step 126AKS103). At this time, it is determined to be either "with effect" or "without effect" to execute the pseudo-continuous transfer effect. After that, it is determined whether or not the determination result by step 126AKS103 is "with effect" (step 126AKS104). If there is no effect (step 126AKS104; No) in which the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is not executed, the pseudo-continuous transfer effect determination process is terminated.

In the case of "with effect" for executing the pseudo-continuous transfer effect (step 126AKS104; Yes), the pseudo-continuous transfer effect pattern is determined (step 126AKS105). The pseudo-continuous transfer effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the execution timing, effect mode, and the like of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect can be specified, and a plurality of patterns may be prepared in advance by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121. The effect control CPU 120 is used from among a plurality of pseudo-continuous transfer effect patterns according to the variable display time (special figure variation time) corresponding to the variation pattern, the execution mode of the advance notice effect (for example, execution timing, effect mode), and the like. You can select the pattern. After that, the determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the like (step 126AKS106), and then the pseudo-continuous transfer effect determination process is terminated.

FIG. 8-13 (B) shows a configuration example of the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21. In step 126AKS103 of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect determination process, the variable display content is specified based on the variable pattern specification command and the variable display result notification command, and the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21 is referred to based on the random value for the transfer effect determination. Then, it is only necessary to be able to determine the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect. In the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21, the determination value, which is a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the transfer effect, is determined as the determination result of the transfer effect including the pseudo-continuous transfer effect, depending on the variable display content or the determination result at the time of winning. It suffices if it is assigned to the decision result of "without effect" and "with effect" to execute the transfer effect. When the variable display content is "big hit", the case where the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)" and the case where the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)" are included. The transfer effect determination table 126AKT21 may be configured with table data so that the number of determination values assigned to the determination result differs depending on the variable display content or the determination result at the time of winning. For example, the number of determination values assigned when the variable display content or the determination result at the time of winning is "big hit" is "150" for both "without effect" and "with effect". The number of determination values assigned when the variable display content or the determination result at the time of winning is other than "big hit" is "270" for "without effect" and "30" for "with effect". As a result, depending on whether or not the transfer effect including the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the jackpot is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state. The reliability and the expectation of big hits are different. More specifically, when the variable display content or the judgment result at the time of winning is "big hit", more judgment values are assigned to the judgment result of "with effect" than in the case other than "big hit", so that it is pseudo. The rate at which a transfer effect including a continuous transfer effect is executed increases. Therefore, when the transfer effect including the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the transfer effect is not executed.

FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 126AKS013 of the variable display start setting process as the active display change determination process. In the active display change determination process, first, the active display data is acquired (step 126AKS121). The active display data is data that can identify the variable display content, the hold display image, and the final display image corresponding to the current variable display. When step 126AKS121 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 acquires the hold display data stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1” of the hold display data storage unit, thereby displaying the hold display image or the final display. You just have to specify the image. The stored contents of the hold display data storage unit are updated in step 126AKS019 of the variable display start setting process in accordance with the shift of the hold display. At the time when step 126AKS121 is executed, the data indicating that the hold display image and the final display image corresponding to the current variable display can be identified are stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold number "1" of the hold display data storage unit. ing. The variable display content may be specified in the active display data based on the variable pattern specification command or the variable display result notification command.

After acquiring the active display data in step 126AKS121, it is determined whether or not there is an active display change (step 126AKS122). At this time, depending on the comparison result between the pre-change image that was the hold display image and the final display image, it is determined whether the active display change is "changed" or not executed "no change". For example, the pre-change image and the final display image are compared, and if they are different display images, it is determined to be "changed" to execute the active display change. When the variable display is started without the pre-change image and the final display image matching, the display of the staging image to be the active display may be changed to the final display image by executing the active display change. When the pre-change image and the final display image are the same display image, it may be determined as "no change" in which the active display change is not executed. Even if the pre-change image and the final display image are the same display image, the active display notice can be executed at a predetermined ratio, and the display mode of the active display does not change even if the notice effect is executed. You may do so. However, even in this case, if the final display image is the display image 126AKE4 (display color is gold), the jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation cannot be further increased, so the active display change is not executed. To decide.

Based on the determination result of step 126AKS122, it is determined whether or not it is determined to be "changed" (step 126AKS123). When it is determined that "there is no change" instead of "there is a change" (step 126AKS123; No), the active display change determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a change (step 126AKS123; Yes), the active display change pattern is determined (step 126AKS124). The active display change pattern is an effect pattern in which the execution timing and effect mode of the active display change that is an active display notice can be specified, and if a plurality of patterns are stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance and prepared. good. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the active display change pattern by referring to the active display change pattern determination table based on the pre-change image and the final display image. Then, it is determined whether or not the display color after the change is red or gold (step 126AKS125). At this time, when the final display image is any of the display images 126AKE3 and 126AKE4, it may be determined that the display color after the change is red or gold.

If the display color after the change is neither red nor gold (step 126AKS125; No), the active display change determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the display color after the change is red or gold (step 126AKS125; Yes), it is determined whether or not the element transfer effect is executed (step 126AKS126). At this time, it is determined to be either "with effect" or "without effect" to execute the element transfer effect. After that, it is determined whether or not the determination result by step 126AKS126 is “with effect” (step 126AKS127). On the other hand, if there is no effect of not executing the element transfer effect (step 126AKS127; No), the active display change determination process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of "with effect" for executing the element transfer effect (step 126AKS127; Yes), the element transfer effect pattern is determined (step 126AKS128). The element transfer effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the execution timing and effect mode of the element transfer effect can be specified, and a plurality of patterns may be stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance. The effect control CPU 120 has a plurality of element transfer effect patterns depending on the variable display time (special figure variation time) corresponding to the variation pattern, the execution mode of the active display change (for example, execution timing, display color after change), and the like. You can select the one that will be the usage pattern from. After that, the determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the like (step 126AKS129), and then the active display change determination process is terminated.

FIG. 8-15 (A) shows a setting example of the active display change pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, active display change patterns 126AKF01 to 126AKF04, 126AKF12 to 126AKF14, 126AKF23, 126AKF24, and 126AKF34 are prepared in advance as a plurality of active display change patterns. The plurality of active display change patterns correspond to the combination of the active display display image (pre-change image) before the active display change is executed and the active display display image (post-change image) after the active display change is executed. ing. For example, the active display change pattern 126AKF01 is used when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0 and the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE1 due to the active display change. The active display change pattern 126AKF02 is used when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0 and the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE2 due to the active display change. The active display change pattern 126AKF03 is used when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0 and the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE3 due to the active display change. The active display change pattern 126AKF04 is used when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0 and the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE4 due to the active display change. In addition, as an active display change pattern, a pattern for executing a ghost effect in which the display mode of the active display does not change even if the advance notice effect is executed may be prepared. Further, different active display change patterns may be prepared according to the execution timing of the active display change.

Depending on the active display change pattern, the changed display color, which is the display color of the active display after the execution of the active display change, may be red or gold, or may not be red or gold. More specifically, when any of the active display change patterns 126AKF03, 126AKF04, 126AKF13, 126AKF14, 126AKF23, 126AKF24, and 126AKF34, the display image as the post-change image displayed after the execution of the active display change is the display image. It becomes either 126AKE3 or 126AKE4, and the display color becomes red or gold after the change. In step 126AKS125 of the active display change determination process, when any of the active display change patterns 126AKF03, 126AKF04, 126AKF13, 126AKF14, 126AKF23, 126AKF24, and 126AKF34, it is determined that the display color after the change is red or gold.

FIG. 8-15 (B) shows a configuration example of the active display change pattern determination table 126AKT22. In step 126AKS124 of the active display change determination process, it is sufficient that the active display change pattern can be determined by referring to the active display change pattern determination table 126AKT22 based on the pre-change image and the final display image. The table data of the active display change pattern determination table 126AKT22 is configured so that the active display change pattern is determined according to the combination of the pre-change image and the final display image. For example, when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0, when the final display image is the display image 126AKE1, the active display change pattern 126AKF01 is determined, and when the final display image is the display image 126AKE2, the active display change pattern 126AKF02 When the final display image is the display image 126AKE3, the active display change pattern 126AKF03 is determined, and when the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, the active display pattern 126AKF04 is determined. As a result, even if the pre-change image is the same display image 126AKE0, the final display image is changed to one of the different display images 126AKE1 to 126AKE4 depending on which of the active display change patterns 126AKF01 to 126AKF04 is determined. be able to.

FIG. 8-16 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 126AKS014 of the variable display start setting process as the hold display change determination process. In the hold display change setting process, first, the hold display data storage contents are confirmed (step 126AKS141). The hold display data storage content is, for example, data indicating a winning determination result, a hold display image, a final display image, etc., which are stored in association with each of the hold numbers "1" to "4" in the hold display data storage unit. It is the contents of. The hold display image is specified as a pre-change image displayed before the execution of the hold display change due to the hold display notice. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a change in the hold display (step 126AKS142). At this time, it is determined as either "with change" or "without change" to execute the hold display change, based on, for example, the pre-change image or the final display image. More specifically, the pre-change image and the final display image are compared, and if the pre-change image is a display image different from the final display image, a random value for determining the pending display change is extracted and the disorder is obtained. Based on the numerical value, it may be determined as either "changed" or "no change" by referring to the hold display change presence / absence determination table according to the winning determination result specified by step 126AKS141. When the pre-change image and the final display image are the same display image, it may be determined as "no change" in which the hold display change is not executed. Even if the pre-change image and the final display image are the same display image, the hold display notice can be executed at a predetermined ratio, and the hold display display mode does not change even if the notice effect is executed. You may do so. However, even in this case, if the final display image is the display image 126AKE4 (display color is gold), the jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation cannot be further increased, so the hold display change is not executed. To decide.

Based on the determination result of step 126AKS142, it is determined whether or not it is determined to be "changed" (step 126AKS143). When it is determined that "there is no change" instead of "there is a change" (step 126AKS143; No), the hold display change determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that "there is a change" (step 126AKS143; Yes), the hold display change pattern is determined (step 126AKS144). The hold display change pattern is an effect pattern in which the execution timing and effect mode of the hold display change that is a hold display notice can be specified, and if a plurality of patterns are stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance and prepared. good. The effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining the pending display change pattern, and refers to the pending display change pattern determination table according to the pre-change image and the final display image specified by step 126AKS141 based on the random number value. By doing so, the hold display change pattern may be determined. Then, it is determined whether or not the display color after the change is red or gold (step 126AKS145). The post-change display color is the display color of the hold display corresponding to the post-change image displayed after the hold display change is executed. In step 126AKS145, it is specified whether the display color after the change is red or gold, or a display color different from red or gold, according to the hold display change pattern determined by step 126AKS144.

If the display color after the change is neither red nor gold (step 126AKS145; No), the hold display change determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the display color after the change is red or gold (step 126AKS145; Yes), it is determined whether or not the element transfer effect is executed (step 126AKS146). At this time, it is determined to be either "with effect" or "without effect" to execute the element transfer effect. After that, it is determined whether or not the determination result by step 126AKS146 is “with effect” (step 126AKS147). On the other hand, if there is no effect of not executing the element transfer effect (step 126AKS147; No), the hold display change determination process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of "with effect" for executing the element transfer effect (step 126AKS147; Yes), the element transfer effect pattern is determined (step 126AKS148). After that, the determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the like (step 126AKS149), and then the hold display change determination process is terminated.

FIG. 8-16 (B) shows a configuration example of the hold display change presence / absence determination table 126AKT23. In step 126AKS142 of the hold display change determination process, when the pre-change image is a display image different from the final display image, the winning determination result is specified, and the presence or absence of the hold display change is based on the random value for determining the hold display change. By referring to the determination table 126AKT23, it may be possible to determine whether or not there is a change in the pending display. In the pending display change presence / absence determination table 126AKT23, the determination value, which is a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for determining the pending display change, is executed as "no change" without executing the pending display change according to the winning determination result. It suffices if it is assigned to the decision result of "changed". The table data may be configured in the hold display change presence / absence determination table 126AKT23 so that the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of "no change" or "changed" is different depending on the determination result at the time of winning. .. More specifically, the number of determination values assigned when the determination result at the time of winning is "general at the time of loss" is "270" for "no change" and "30" for "changed". When the winning determination result is "reach confirmed at the time of loss", the number of determination values assigned is "210" for "no change" and "90" for "changed". The number of determination values assigned when the determination result at the time of winning is "super reach confirmed at the time of loss" is "150" for both "no change" and "changed". The number of determination values assigned when the determination result at the time of winning is "big hit" is "90" for "no change" and "210" for "changed". As a result, the jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation differ depending on whether or not the hold display change has been executed. In particular, when the judgment result at the time of winning is "big hit", more judgment values are assigned to the judgment result of "changed" than in the case other than "big hit", so the rate at which the hold display change is executed. Will be higher. Therefore, in the variable display corresponding to the hold display in which the hold display change is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than in the variable display corresponding to the hold display in which the hold display is not executed. Even if the hold display change is not executed and the hold display does not change, if the final display image is a display image other than the display image 126AKE0, the active display change by executing the active display change. become.

FIG. 8-17 (A) shows a setting example of the hold display change pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as a plurality of hold display change patterns, hold display change patterns 126AKG01 to 126AKG04, 126AKG12 to 126AKG14, 126AKG23, 126AKG24, and 126AKG34 are prepared in advance. The plurality of hold display change patterns correspond to the combination of the hold display display image (pre-change image) before the hold display change is executed and the hold display display image (post-change image) after the hold display change is executed. ing. For example, the hold display change pattern 126AKG01 is used when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0 and the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE1 due to the hold display change. The hold display change pattern 126AKG02 is used when the image before the change is the display image 126AKE0 and the image after the change becomes the display image 126AKE2 due to the change in the hold display. The hold display change pattern 126AKG03 is used when the image before the change is the display image 126AKE0 and the image after the change becomes the display image 126AKE3 due to the change in the hold display. The hold display change pattern 126AKG04 is used when the image before the change is the display image 126AKE0 and the image after the change becomes the display image 126AKE4 due to the change in the hold display. In addition, as a hold display change pattern, a pattern for executing a ghost effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change even if the notice effect is executed may be prepared. Further, different hold display change patterns may be prepared depending on the execution timing of the hold display change.

Depending on the hold display change pattern, the change display color, which is the display color of the hold display after the hold display change is executed, may be red or gold, or may not be red or gold. More specifically, when any of the hold display change patterns 126AKG03, 126AKG04, 126AKG13, 126AKG14, 126AKG23, 126AKG24, and 126AKG34, the display image as the changed image displayed after the execution of the hold display change is the display image. It becomes either 126AKE3 or 126AKE4, and the display color becomes red or gold after the change. In step 126AKS145 of the hold display change determination process, when any of the hold display change patterns 126AKG03, 126AKG04, 126AKG13, 126AKG14, 126AKG23, 126AKG24, and 126AKG34, it is determined that the display color after the change is red or gold.

FIG. 8-17 (B) shows a configuration example of the hold display change pattern determination table 126AKT24. In step 126AKS144 of the hold display change determination process, the hold display change pattern may be determined by referring to the hold display change pattern determination table 126AKT24 based on the pre-change image and the final display image. In the hold display change pattern determination table 126AKT24, the determination value, which is a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the hold display change pattern according to the combination of the image before change and the final display image, is the determination result of the hold display change pattern. It suffices if it is assigned to. In the hold display change pattern determination table 126AKT24, the table data may be configured so that the hold display change pattern to which the determination value is assigned differs depending on the combination of the pre-change image and the final display image. For example, the determination result of the hold display change patterns 126AKG03 and 126AKG04 is that the determination value is assigned when the final display image is the display image 126AKE1 or the display image 126AKE2 among the cases where the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0. On the other hand, when the final display image is the display image 126AKE3, the number of determination values assigned to the hold display change pattern 126AKG03 is "50", and when the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, the hold display is displayed. The number of determination values assigned to the change pattern 126AKG03 is "75", the number of determination values assigned to the hold display change pattern 126AKG04 is "50", and the determination values are assigned. Among the display images 126AKE0 to 126AKE4, when the display image 126AKE4 is the final display image, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are the highest, and as the display images 126AKE3, 126AKE2, and 126AKE1 are obtained, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are the highest. When the display image 126AKE0 is the final display image, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are the lowest. According to the structure of the table data in the hold display change pattern determination table 126AKT24, the hold display change pattern for changing to a display image having higher jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation than the display image to be the final display image is determined. There is no. As a result, even if the hold display change is executed and the hold display changes to a display color with high jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation, and then the hold display change is further executed, the hold display remains the jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation. Since there is no downfall that changes to a low display color, it is possible to prevent the once raised expectation of the player from being impaired by the downturn of the hold display.

The pseudo-continuous transfer effect can be executed according to the determination result in step 126AKS103 when it is determined in step 126AKS102 of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect determination process that the pseudo-continuous variation is two or more times. When the display color after the change is determined to be red or gold in step 126AKS125 of the active display change determination process, the element transfer effect can be executed according to the determination result in step 126AKS126, and in addition, the hold display can be performed. When it is determined in step 126AKS145 of the change determination process that the display color after the change is red or gold, it can be executed according to the determination result in step 126AKS146. Then, the ratio determined to the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation is executed twice or more by using the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 to 126AKT03 is determined by using the final display image determination table 126AKT1 to display the final display image on the display images 126AKE3 and 126AKE4. It is different from the determined rate. Therefore, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation can be different between the case where the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed and the case where the element transfer effect is executed.

In step 126AKS126 of the active display change determination process and step 126AKS146 of the hold display change determination process, the element transfer effect can be executed at a predetermined ratio when the reach effect that becomes normal reach or super reach is executed, and the reach is achieved. If the variation pattern is such that the effect is not executed, it may be decided not to execute the element transfer effect. As a result, it is possible to secure an effect period for executing the element transfer effect and execute an appropriate effect. If there is a hold display whose display color is red or gold after the change, the variable display corresponding to the hold display is executed by reading the winning judgment result in the stored contents of the hold display data storage unit. In the previous variable display, it may be determined whether or not the element transfer effect can be executed by determining whether or not the variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed is determined.

FIG. 8-18 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 126AKS015 of the variable display start setting process as the advance notice effect determination process. In the advance notice effect determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the element transfer effect is executed in response to the variable display this time (step 126AKS161). The effect control CPU 120 is an "element" in which the element transfer effect is executed when the determination result (information indicating the element transfer effect pattern, etc.) for executing the element transfer effect is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. It may be determined that "there is a transfer effect" and that "there is no element transfer effect" that the element transfer effect is not executed when such a determination result is not stored. In the case of "with element transfer effect" (step 126AKS161; Yes), a step-up notice effect pattern according to the display color after the change due to the active display change or the hold display change is determined (step 126AKS162). The step-up notice effect pattern may include an outer frame display pattern and a step number pattern. When the element transfer effect is executed, the display color after the change of the active display or the hold display due to the change of the active display or the hold display is red or gold. Of these, when the display color becomes red after the change, the step-up notice effect pattern including the outer frame display pattern 126AKC3 is determined, so that the display color is red as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. The image may be displayed. When the display color after the change is gold, the step-up notice effect pattern including the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 is determined, so that the effect image whose display color is gold is displayed as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. Just let me do it. Regarding the step number pattern, for example, by determining the step number pattern 126AKD4, the effect mode in the step-up notice may be changed up to the fourth step. The outer frame display patterns 126AKC3 and 126AKC4 are determined according to whether the display color after change is red or gold, while the step number pattern shows whether the display result of this variable display is "missing" or "big hit". It may be determined to be one of the step number patterns 126AKD1 to 126AKD4 at different ratios depending on whether or not the pattern is.

In the case of "no element transfer effect" (step 126AKS161; No), it is determined whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and the advance notice type when the advance notice effect is executed (step 126AKS163). At this time, it is determined to be either "no notice" in which the notice effect is not executed, or "step-up notice", "character notice", or "title notice" in the case of executing the notice effect. In addition to the step-up notice, the notice effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a character notice and a title notice. In the character notice, a predetermined character is displayed on the image display device 5. The character notice is executed so that the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are different depending on the type, size, color, pattern, movement, dialogue, or the production mode including a part or all of these combinations. To. In the title notice, a title with a predetermined character image is displayed on the image display device 5. The title notice is the jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation depending on the content, size, color, pattern, display timing, display period, display update speed, or the production mode including some or all combinations of these. Is executed differently. The effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining the advance notice effect, and based on the random number value, refers to the advance notice effect determination table according to the variable display content to determine the presence or absence of the advance notice effect and the type of advance notice. Just do it.

Based on the determination result of step 126AKS163, it is determined whether or not the determination is made "without notice" (step 126AKS164). If it is determined that there is no notice (step 126AKS164; Yes), the notice staging determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that "there is a notice" (step 126AKS164; No), the notice effect pattern according to the notice type is determined (step 126AKS165), and then the notice effect determination process is terminated. The advance notice effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the execution timing of the advance notice effect, the effect mode, and the like can be specified, and a plurality of patterns may be prepared in advance by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121. The effect control CPU 120 selects the advance notice effect pattern determination table according to the advance notice type, extracts a random number value for the advance notice effect pattern determination, and based on the random number value, selects the advance notice according to the variable display content and the like. The advance notice effect pattern may be determined by referring to the effect pattern determination table.

FIG. 8-18 (B) shows a configuration example of the advance notice effect determination table 126AKT25. In step 126AKS163 of the advance notice effect determination process, it is sufficient that the presence / absence of the advance notice effect and the advance notice type can be determined by referring to the advance notice effect determination table 126AKT25 based on the variable display content. In the notice effect determination table 126AKT, the determination value, which is a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for the advance notice effect determination, is "no notice", "step-up notice", "character notice", "title" according to the variable display content. It suffices if it is assigned to the decision result of "notice". The notice effect determination table 126AKT25 may be configured with table data so that the notice type to which the determination value is assigned differs depending on the variable display content. For example, in the determination results of "character notice" and "title notice", when the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", the judgment value is not assigned, whereas the variable display content is "normal (loss)". In the case of, the number of judgment values assigned to the determination result of "character notice" is "10", and when the variable display content is "super (loss)", "character notice" or "title notice" is decided. The number of judgment values assigned to the results is "50", and when the variable display content is "big hit", the number of judgment values assigned to the decision result of "character notice" is "70" and the "title". The number of determined values assigned to the determination result of "notice" is "100", and there is an assignment of determination values. In addition, the number of judgment values assigned to the determination result of "step-up notice" is "30" when the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", and the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)". If it is other than, it becomes "120". On the other hand, the number of judgment values assigned to the determination result of "Title notice" is "0" when the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)" or "normal (loss)" (no allocation). , When the variable display content is "super (loss)", it is "50", and when the variable display content is "big hit", it is "100". As a result, the jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation differ depending on whether the notice type is "step-up notice" or "title notice". More specifically, even if the variable display content is other than "big hit", the decision result of "step-up notice" is variablely displayed because more judgment values are assigned than the decision result of "title notice". Even if the content is something other than "big hit", it will be easier to determine at a relatively high rate. On the other hand, the decision result of "Title notice" is that if the variable display content is other than "Big hit", the number of judgment values is only "50" in the case of "Super (loss)", and "Step". Since a smaller judgment value is assigned than the determination result of "up notice", when the variable display result is other than "big hit", it is determined at a relatively low rate. Therefore, when the title notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the step-up notice is executed. According to the same comparison regarding the presence / absence of the notice effect and the number of judgment values assigned to the decision result of the notice type, when the title notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot reliability are higher than when the character notice is executed. Expectations for big hits are high. When the character notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the step-up notice is executed. When the step-up notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the notice effect is not executed.

In the advance notice effect determination process, if it is determined in step 126AKS161 that "there is an element transfer effect", the process proceeds to step 126AKS162, and the execution setting of the advance notice effect by steps 126AKS163 to 126AKS165 is not performed. Therefore, when the element transfer effect is executed, other advance notice effects such as character notice and title notice are not executed. When the character notice or the title notice is executed, the jackpot reliability or the jackpot expectation is higher than that when the step-up notice is executed. When the element transfer effect is executed, step 126AKS162 determines a step-up notice effect pattern including any of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC3 and 126AKC4. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC3 displays an effect image whose display color is red as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 displays an effect image whose display color is gold as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. The character notice and the title notice also include a production mode that suggests that the jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation is a specific reliability or expectation by displaying a production image whose display color is red or gold. May be good. In this way, when the step-up notice is executed in response to the execution of the element transfer effect, the jackpot reliability or the jackpot expectation is a specific reliability or expectation, such as a character notice or a title notice. The notice does not have to be executed. When the step-up notice is executed in response to the execution of the element transfer effect, the step-up notice is not limited to the one in which the entire character notice or title notice is not executed. For example, an effect image whose display color is red or gold is displayed. A staging image in which the display color is white, blue, or green, while other staging effects such as character notices and title notices to be displayed are not executed in which the jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation is a specific reliability or expectation. Other notice effects whose jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation is lower than a specific reliability or expectation, such as a character notice or a title notice for displaying, may be determined to be feasible.

In step 126AKS162 of the advance notice effect determination process, a step-up advance notice effect pattern including any of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC3 and 126AKC4 is determined as the step-up advance notice effect pattern corresponding to the case where the element transfer effect is executed. As a result, it becomes possible to display an effect image whose display color is red or gold as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. On the other hand, in step 126AKS162 of the advance notice effect determination process, a restriction is provided so that the step-up advance notice effect pattern including any one of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 and 126AKC2 is not determined. On the other hand, when the element transfer effect is not executed, the step-up advance notice effect pattern including any of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 and 126AKC2 can be determined by steps 126AKS163 to 126AKS165 of the advance notice effect determination process. As described above, when the element transfer effect is not executed, the step-up notice effect pattern including any of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 and 126AKC2 can be determined, whereas when the element transfer effect is executed, the step-up notice effect pattern can be determined. , The limit or range regarding the determination or execution of the effect may be set such that the step-up notice effect pattern including any one of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 and 126AKC2 is not determined. As a result, it is possible to execute the step-up notice that is the first notice effect by using any one of a plurality of effect elements corresponding to the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice of blue, green, red, and gold. However, if a step-up notice is executed using an effect element such as a blue or green display color that has a lower jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation than a red or gold display color, the element transfer effect is executed. Will not be done.

FIG. 8-19 (A) shows a configuration example of the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26. When the notice type of "step-up notice" is determined in step 126AKS163 of the notice effect determination process, in step 126AKS165, the step-up notice is made by referring to the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26 based on the variable display content. It suffices if the outer frame display pattern included in the effect pattern can be determined. In the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26, a determination value, which is a numerical value to be compared with a random number value for determining the outer frame display pattern, may be assigned to the determination result of the outer frame display pattern according to the variable display content. .. For example, in the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26, the number of judgment values assigned to the outer frame display pattern 126AKC1 is "200" when the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", and the variable display content is "normal". In the case of "(loss)", it becomes "150", in the case of the variable display content of "super (loss)", it becomes "100", and in the case of the variable display content of "big hit", it becomes "10". On the other hand, the number of judgment values assigned to the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 is "0" (no allocation) when the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)" or "normal (loss)", and is variable. When the display content is "super (loss)", it is "10", and when the variable display content is "big hit", it is "100". As a result, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation differ depending on the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. More specifically, the outer frame display pattern 126AKC1 in which the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is blue is more common when the variable display content is other than "big hit" than when it is "big hit". Since the determination value is assigned, it becomes easy to determine when the variable display content is other than "big hit". On the other hand, in the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 in which the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is gold, more judgments are made when the variable display content is "big hit" than when it is other than "big hit". Since the value is assigned, it is easy to determine when the variable display content is "big hit". Therefore, when the display color of the outer frame partial image is gold by the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot are higher than when the display color of the outer frame partial image is blue by the outer frame display pattern 126AKC1. Expectations are high. According to the same comparison regarding the number of determined values assigned to the determined result of the outer frame display pattern, when the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is gold, the display color is red. The jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation are higher than in the case of becoming a jackpot. When the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is red, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the display color is green. When the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is green, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the display color is blue.

FIG. 8-19 (B) shows a configuration example of the step number pattern determination table 126AKT27. When the notice type of "step-up notice" is determined in step 126AKS163 of the notice effect determination process, in step 126AKS165, the step-up notice effect is produced by referring to the step number pattern determination table 126AKT27 based on the variable display content. It suffices if the number of steps included in the pattern can be determined. In the step number pattern determination table 126AKT27, a determination value which is a numerical value to be compared with a random number value for determining the step number pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the step number pattern according to the variable display content. For example, in the step number pattern determination table 126AKT27, the number of determination values assigned to the step number pattern 126AKD1 is "200" when the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)", and the variable display content is "normal (loss)". ) ”, It becomes“ 140 ”, when the variable display content is“ super (loss) ”, it becomes“ 75 ”, and when the variable display content is“ big hit ”, it becomes“ 1 ”. On the other hand, the number of judgment values assigned to the step number pattern 126AKD4 is "0" when the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)" (no allocation), and the variable display content is "normal (loss)". In the case of "", it becomes "10", in the case of the variable display content of "super (loss)", it becomes "75", and in the case of the variable display content of "big hit", it becomes "200". As a result, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation differ depending on the number of stages in which the production mode has changed in the step-up notice. More specifically, the step number pattern 126AKD1 in which the effect mode in the step-up notice is up to the first stage (no step-up) is when the variable display content is other than "big hit" rather than "big hit". Since many judgment values are assigned, it becomes easy to determine when the variable display content is other than "big hit". On the other hand, in the step number pattern 126AKD4 that changes the effect mode in the step-up notice to the fourth stage, more judgment values are assigned when the variable display content is "big hit" than when it is other than "big hit". Therefore, it becomes easy to determine when the variable display content is a "big hit". Therefore, when the step-up notice effect mode is changed to the fourth stage by the step number pattern 126AKD4, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the step-up notice effect mode is not changed from the first stage by the step number pattern 126AKD1. And the expectation of big hits will be high. Regarding the number of judgment values assigned to the determination result of the number of steps pattern, according to the same comparison, when the effect mode in the step-up notice changes to the 4th stage, it is a big hit than when it changes to the 3rd stage. The reliability and the expectation of big hits will increase. When the effect mode in the step-up notice is changed to the third stage, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the effect mode is changed to the second stage. When the effect mode in the step-up notice changes up to the second stage, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the effect mode does not change from the first stage.

When the display color after the change is determined to be red or gold in step 126AKS125 of the active display change determination process, the element transfer effect can be executed according to the determination result in step 126AKS126, and in addition, the hold display can be performed. When it is determined in step 126AKS145 of the change determination process that the display color after the change is red or gold, it can be executed according to the determination result in step 126AKS146. When the element transfer effect is executed, the step-up advance notice effect pattern corresponding to the display color after the change is determined in step 126AKS162 of the advance notice effect determination process. In step 126AKS163 of the advance notice effect determination process, it is possible to determine the execution of the step-up advance notice using the advance notice effect determination table 126AKT25. The ratio at which the execution of the step-up notice is determined using the advance notice effect determination table 126AKT25 is different from the ratio at which the final display image is determined for the display images 126AKE3 and 126AKE4 using the final display image determination table 126AKT1. .. In particular, when the display result of the variable display is "missing", it is decided at a high rate to execute the step-up notice. Therefore, a hold display notice or an active display notice that changes the display color to a red or gold hold display or an active display is executed, as compared with the case where a step-up notice for displaying an effect image whose display color is red or gold is executed. In this case, the reliability of big hits and the expectation of big hits are higher.

FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the effect process during variable display. In the variable display effect processing, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, has elapsed, based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer (step 126AKS031). At this time, the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and when the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, the variable display time is changed. It may be determined that the passage has passed. When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step 126AKS031; No), it is determined whether or not it is the change effect period (step 126AKS032). The change effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (active display change effect control pattern, hold display change effect control pattern, or the like) determined in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process. When it is determined that the change effect period is determined (step 126AKS032; Yes), control for executing the change effect such as an active display change in the active display notice or a hold display change in the hold display notice is performed (step 126AKS033). In the active display change and the hold display change, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation degree differ depending on the display color after the change of the active display and the hold display. Therefore, the active display notice and the hold display notice are included in the notice effect suggesting the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state by the display color after the change of the active display and the hold display.

When it is not the change effect period (step 126AKS032; No), or after the control by step 126AKS033 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the element transfer effect period (step 126AKS034). The element transfer effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (element transfer effect control pattern, etc.) determined in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process. When it is determined that the element transfer effect period (step 126AKS034; Yes), the control to execute the element transfer effect is performed (step 126AKS035). When the execution of the element transfer effect is started, the execution of the first advance notice effect such as a step-up notice may be temporarily stopped. The stop notification effect may be executed to notify the player that the execution of the first notice effect is temporarily stopped. As the execution of the first notice effect is temporarily stopped, the effect image of the stop notification 126AK04 is temporarily displayed in the display area 126AK01 of the image display device 5. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the step-up notice as the first notice effect has temporarily stopped progressing. Further, when the element transfer effect is executed, the display area 126AK01 of the image display device 5 displays an effect image corresponding to the effect mode in the step-up advance notice as the first advance notice effect, and the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. In 126AK02, the effect image corresponding to the effect mode in the active display notice and the hold display notice as the second notice effect is displayed. As described above, it is sufficient that the element transfer effect can be executed by the display corresponding to the step-up notice which is the first notice effect and the display corresponding to the active display notice or the hold display notice which is the second notice effect.

The effect mode in the element transfer effect may be a part or all different effect mode depending on the specific effect element used in the first notice effect. For example, when the display color of the outer frame partial image is gold in the step-up notice as the first notice effect in response to the case where the display color after the change of the hold display or the active display becomes gold, the element transfer effect Some or all of the colors, patterns, and other effects of the above may be different from those in which red is used as the display color. As described above, when the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed by using a special effect element among the common specific effect elements, a part or all of the effect mode in the element transfer effect is also. Control may be performed to execute so as to have a special effect mode.

When the element transfer effect is executed, for example, by immediately changing the display color of the active display or the hold display, the second notice effect such as the active display notice or the hold display notice is executed in parallel with the element transfer effect. You may. Alternatively, after a predetermined period has elapsed after the element transfer effect is executed, the display color of the active display or the hold display is changed, so that the second notice effect such as the active display or the hold display ends the element transfer effect. It may be executed later.

When it is not the element transfer effect period (step 126AKS034; No), or after the control by step 126AKS035 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the pseudo continuous transfer effect period (step 126AKS036). The pseudo-continuous transfer effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (pseudo-continuous transfer effect control pattern, etc.) determined in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process. When it is determined that the pseudo-continuous transfer effect period (step 126AKS036; Yes), the control to execute the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is performed (step 126AKS37). When the execution of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is started, the execution of the advance notice effect such as the pseudo-continuous transfer effect may be temporarily stopped. A stop notification effect may be executed to notify the player that the execution of the advance notice effect is temporarily stopped. As the execution of the advance notice effect is temporarily stopped, the effect image of the stop notification 126AK04 is temporarily displayed in the display area 126AK01 of the image display device 5. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the progress of the pseudo-continuous effect as the advance notice effect has been temporarily stopped. Further, when the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed, the display area 126AK01 of the image display device 5 displays an effect image corresponding to the pseudo-continuous pattern in the pseudo-continuous effect as the already executed notice effect, and displays the image. In the display area 126AK02 of the device 5, an effect image corresponding to a pseudo-continuous pattern or the like in a pseudo-continuous effect as a preview effect that has not been executed yet is displayed. In this way, if the pseudo-continuous transfer effect can be executed by the display corresponding to the pseudo-continuous effect which is the already executed notice effect and the display corresponding to the pseudo-continuous effect which is the notice effect that has not been executed yet. good. When the execution of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is completed, for example, the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in a reduced state at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5, and then the pseudo-continuous variation due to the pseudo-continuous effect is executed again. It may be recognizable to be notified.

When it is not the pseudo-continuous transfer effect period (step 126AKS036; No), or after the control by step 126AKS037 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the advance notice effect period (step 126AKS038). The advance notice effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (such as the advance notice effect control pattern) determined in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process. When it is determined that the advance notice effect period is reached (step 126AKS038; Yes), the control to execute the advance notice effect is performed (step 126AKS039). By controlling by step 126AKS039, it is sufficient that the notice effect according to the notice type such as step-up notice, character notice, and title notice can be executed. When the character notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the step-up notice is executed. When the title notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the character notice is executed. In addition, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation differ depending on the production mode in the step-up notice. The jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation differ depending on the production mode in the character notice. The jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation differ depending on the production mode in the title notice. By executing such a notice effect, it is possible to suggest the ratio controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state.

When it is not the advance notice production period (step 126AKS038; No), or after the control by step 126AKS039 is performed, it is determined whether or not it is the reach production period (step 126AKS040). The reach effect period may be predetermined, for example, in an effect control pattern (such as a special figure variation effect control pattern) determined according to the variation pattern in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step 126AKS040; Yes), the control to execute the reach effect is performed (step 126AKS041). When it is not the reach effect period (step 126AKS038; No), or after the control by step 126AKS040 is performed, for example, the decorative pattern is variable based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. After controlling to execute the effect during the variable display including the display operation (step 126AKS043), the variable display effect process is terminated. By performing the control by step 126AKS043, the pseudo-continuous production may be feasible. When the pseudo-ream effect is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the pseudo-ream effect is not executed. Further, when the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous production is large, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the number of executions is small. Therefore, the pseudo-ream effect is included in the advance notice effect that suggests the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state depending on the presence or absence of execution and the number of executions of the pseudo-ream variation. When the reach is established and the reach effect is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the reach is not established and the reach effect is not executed. Further, in the case where the reach is established, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher when the reach effect which is the super reach is executed than when the reach effect which is the normal reach is executed. Therefore, the reach effect is included in the advance notice effect that suggests the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state depending on the presence or absence of execution and the effect mode.

When it is determined in step 126AKS031 that the variable display time has elapsed (step 126AKS031; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step 126AKS043). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step 126AKS043; No), the variable display-in-progress processing is terminated and the process is waited for. If the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may do so.

When a symbol confirmation command is received (step 126AKS043; Yes), for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the final display result is obtained in the variable display of the decorative symbol. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) as a stop display (step 126AKS044). At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step 126AKS045). Further, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the waiting process for hitting a special figure (step 126AKS046), the effect process during variable display is terminated.

In this embodiment, the advance notice effect in a narrow sense includes a step-up advance notice, a character advance notice, and a title advance notice executed according to the advance notice effect pattern determined by steps 126AKS163 to 126AKS165 of the advance notice effect determination process. On the other hand, the advance notice effect in a broad sense may be an effect that can suggest the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state. Reach effects can be included. Further, the element transfer effect and the pseudo-continuous transfer effect can also be included in the advance notice effect in a broad sense in that when they are executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when they are not executed.

The step-up notice, character notice, and title notice are based on the variable display content according to the combination of the variable pattern indicated by the variable pattern specification command and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. The presence or absence and the type of notice are determined. On the other hand, in the active display notice and the hold display notice, the final display image is determined based on the winning judgment result indicated by the winning judgment result command, and the final display image is determined according to the combination of the pre-change image and the final display image. , Whether or not to execute and the change pattern are determined. As a result of determining the variation pattern, the pseudo-continuous effect determines whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect in response to the determination of the variation pattern capable of executing the pseudo-continuous variation one to three times. As described above, various effects included in the advance notice effect in a broad sense can be classified into different advance notice types depending on the execution mode. The execution mode for classifying the advance notice effect into a plurality of advance notice types shall include the execution condition, the execution period, the execution ratio, the effect mode when the advance notice effect is executed, or a part or all of these. It suffices as long as it can be recognized by distinguishing that the person has a different notice type.

FIG. 8-21 shows the execution timing of various effects depending on the presence or absence of the element transfer effect. Here, FIG. 8-21 (A) shows the execution timings of fluctuations and stops in the variable display of the decorative symbol. 8-21 (B1) to (B2) show the execution timings of the step-up notice, the active display change due to the active display notice, and the hold display change due to the hold display notice, corresponding to the case where the element transfer effect is not executed. 8-21 (C1) to (C2) show a step-up notice, a change in the active display according to the element transfer effect, and a hold display according to the element transfer effect, corresponding to the case where the element transfer effect is executed. It is the execution timing of the change. In this execution example, as a step-up notice, the display of the partial image in the frame changes stepwise from the first step to the fourth step.

When the element transfer effect is not executed, after the variation is started in the variable display of the decorative pattern, the execution of the step-up notice is started, the period D11 is the first step, the period D12 is the second step, and the period D13. Is the third step, and the period D14 is the fourth step. Further, when the active display notice is executed, the display image in the active display is changed by executing the active display change effect in the period D15 started at the same timing as the step-up notice period D11. It is changed from the previous image to the post-change image. Even when the hold display notice is executed, the display image in the hold display is changed from the pre-change image by executing the hold display change effect in D16 which is started at the same timing as the step-up notice period D11. After the change, it is changed to the image. When both the active display notice and the hold display notice are executed during one variable display, the execution timing is determined so that the period D15 and the period D16 are different periods not including the same period. You may. Alternatively, in the period D15 and the period D16 including the same period, the display images in the active display and the hold display are changed from the respective pre-change images by executing the change effect common to the active display notice and the hold display notice. It may be changed to a later image.

When the element transfer effect is executed, after the variation is started in the variable display of the decorative pattern, the execution of the step-up notice is started, and in the period D21 similar to the period D11, it becomes the first step, and the same as the period D12. In the period D22 of, it is the second step. After that, in the period D23, the third step is performed, but during the execution, the period D24 is set and the execution of the element transfer effect is started. After the step-up notice is executed up to the third step in the period D23, the execution of the element transfer effect is started in the period D24, so that the player can use the step-up notice effect mode as the first notice effect. It can be fully recognized that the first advance notice effect has been executed using the specific effect element, for example, the display color of the outer frame partial image is gold. When the execution of the element transfer effect is started, the progress of the step-up notice is temporarily stopped. When the display image of the active display is changed by the element transfer effect, the display image of the active display is changed from the pre-change image to the post-change image by executing the element transfer effect in the period D24. When the display image of the hold display is changed by the element transfer effect, the display image of the hold display is changed from the pre-change image to the post-change image by executing the element transfer effect in the period D24. When the element transfer effect in the period D24 is completed, the progress of the step-up notice that has been temporarily stopped is resumed, and the step-up notice is the fourth step in the period D25.

FIG. 8-22 shows a specific example when the element transfer effect is executed. 8-22 (A) to 8-22 (H) show an effect when the display image of the hold display corresponding to the hold number "1" of the first hold display area 126AKB1 changes due to the execution of the element transfer effect. Indications 126AK101 to 126AK108 are shown. In this case, the hold display corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first hold display area 126AKB1 is determined by the display image 126AKE4 as the final display image in step 126AKS003 of the look-ahead notice setting process, and the hold display change determination process is performed. In step 126AKS144, the hold display change pattern 126AKG04 is set, and it is determined that the display color is changed from white to gold. As a result, in step 126AKS145 of the hold display change determination process, since the display color after the change is gold, the process proceeds to step 126AKS146, and it is determined to be "with effect" to execute the element transfer effect. After that, in step 126AKS161 of the advance notice effect determination process, since it is determined that there is an element change effect, the process proceeds to step 126AKS162, and a step-up including the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 as a step-up advance notice effect pattern according to the display color after the change. The notice production pattern is decided.

Based on these decisions, when the decorative pattern is variablely displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as in the staging display 126AK101, the execution of the step-up notice starts corresponding to the period D21. Will be done. In the effect display 126AK101 corresponding to the period D21, the in-frame partial image corresponding to the first step is displayed, and the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 displays the effect image whose display color is gold as the outer frame partial image. After that, in the period D22, the display is switched to the display of the partial image in the frame corresponding to the second step, as in the effect display 126AK102. At this time, as the outer frame partial image, the effect image whose display color is gold is displayed as in the first step. In the period D23, the display is switched to the display of the partial image in the frame corresponding to the third step, as in the effect display 126AK103. When the period D24 follows the period D23, the execution of the element transfer effect is started, and the effect image in the element transfer effect is displayed as in the effect display 126AK104. When the execution of the element transfer effect is started, the progress of the step-up notice is temporarily stopped. In the element transfer effect, the effect image used for the step-up notice or the hold display notice may be enlarged and displayed. As a result, when the element transfer effect is executed, the hold display notice is executed using a specific effect element, and the hold display change due to the hold display notice is executed without executing the element transfer effect. More than in the case, it is possible to suggest an effect mode that is easy for the player to recognize.

When the element transfer effect is completed, a specific effect element such as the display color of the outer frame partial image used for the step-up notice is transferred and used as the display color of the active display or the hold display, such as the effect display 126AK105. It may be notified by displaying an effect image or the like. In the staging display 126AK105, "golden transfer completed" indicating that the golden display color used for the outer frame partial image of the step-up notice corresponding to the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 was transferred as the display color after the change of the hold display. Includes the display of a staging image that notifies the message of "!!". In addition, in the effect of notifying that the display color after the change of the hold display is gold, as an effect mode emphasized by combining the enlarged display of the effect image corresponding to the hold display and the display of the effect image for notifying the message. May be good. As a result, when the element transfer effect is executed, the hold display notice is executed using a specific effect element, and the hold display change due to the hold display notice is executed without executing the element transfer effect. More than in the case, it is possible to suggest an effect mode that is easy for the player to recognize. In this way, the execution of the element transfer effect is completed as in the effect display 126AK106. Further, when the period D25 is reached, a partial image in the frame corresponding to the fourth step of the step-up notice is displayed as in the effect display 126AK107, and the display color is changed as the outer frame partial image by the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4. A golden staging image may be displayed. In the effect display 126AK108, the variable display of the decorative pattern is the reach mode, and the reach is established.

In this way, when the hold display change pattern 126AKG04 that changes the display color of the hold display from white to gold is determined, it becomes possible to determine whether or not to execute the element transfer effect, and it is decided to execute it. Based on the above, a step-up notice effect pattern including the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 is determined. As a result, the step-up notice for displaying the effect image whose display color is gold is executed as the outer frame partial image, and the element transfer effect is executed when the step-up notice is executed. In this element transfer effect, the golden display color used for the outer frame partial image of the step-up notice is transferred as the display color after the change of the hold display, so that the display image of the hold display changes to a specific display image. It suffices that it can be suggested by an effect mode that is easy for the player to recognize, as compared with the case where the hold display notice is executed without executing the element transfer effect. In the element transfer effect when changing the display image of the active display, the golden display color used for the outer frame partial image of the step-up notice is transferred as the display color after the change of the active display, so that it is active. It suffices if it is possible to suggest that the display image of the display changes to a specific display image by an effect mode recognizable by the player, as compared with the case where the active display notice is executed without executing the element transfer effect.

FIG. 8-23 shows the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect. Here, FIG. 8-23 (A) shows the execution timings of fluctuations and stops in the variable display of the decorative symbol. FIG. 8-23 (B) shows the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect. In this execution example, as the pseudo-continuous effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode after the pseudo-continuous variation is executed twice. After the variation is started in the variable display of the decorative symbol and all the symbol variations that are the initial fluctuations are executed, the variation is temporarily stopped in a temporary stop mode such as a combination of decorative symbols including a pseudo-continuous symbol. Subsequently, the entire symbol variation is executed again by the first pseudo-continuous variation that becomes the revariable display. Corresponding to this first pseudo-continuous variation, the period D31 is set, and the execution of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is started. After the variable display is temporarily stopped due to a temporary stop mode such as a pseudo-ream symbol, the period D31 is set with the first pseudo-ream variation, and the execution of the pseudo-ream transfer effect is started. It is possible to fully recognize that the advance notice effect by executing the pseudo-continuous fluctuation such as the temporary stop of the continuous pattern has been executed. When the execution of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is started, it may be notified that the progress of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect has been temporarily stopped. By executing the pseudo-continuous transfer effect in the period D31, it is possible to suggest that the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous effect is executed again. When the pseudo-continuous transfer effect in the period D31 is completed, in the period D32 until the temporary stop mode is temporarily stopped, the pseudo-continuous variation may be notified again by displaying an effect image or the like.

FIG. 8-24 shows a specific example when the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed. 8-24 (A) to 8-24 (H) show a case where the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed while the variable display by the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variation is executed twice by the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. The effect display 126AK201 to 126AK208 are shown. In this case, in step 126AKS102 of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect determination process, since the pseudo-continuous variation is two or more times, the process proceeds to step 126AKS103, and it is determined that there is an effect to execute the pseudo-continuous transfer effect. In step 126AKS104, the process proceeds to step 126AKS105 corresponding to "with effect", and the pseudo continuous transfer effect pattern is determined.

Based on these decisions, a variable display of the decorative symbol is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 as in the effect display 126AK201, and then a combination of decorative symbols including a pseudo-continuous symbol is performed as in the effect display 126AK202. Is stopped and the variable display is temporarily stopped in the temporary stop mode. After that, with the start of the first pseudo-continuous variation, when the period D31 is reached, the execution of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is started, and the effect image in the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is displayed as in the effect display 126AKS203. When the execution of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is started, it may be notified that the progress of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect has been temporarily stopped. In the pseudo-continuous transfer effect, the effect image of the pseudo-continuous pattern used for the pseudo-continuous effect may be enlarged and displayed. As a result, when the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed, the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous effect is executed again in an effect mode that is easier for the player to recognize than when the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is not executed. It can be suggested.

When the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is completed, it may be notified by displaying an effect image or the like that a specific effect element such as a pseudo-continuous pattern is transferred and used, as in the effect display 126AK204. In the effect display 126AK204, the pseudo-continuous symbol displayed as a temporary stop to execute the first pseudo-continuous variation is used for the stop display as a temporary stop to execute the second pseudo-continuous variation. Includes the display of a staging image that informs the message "Pseudo-continuous transfer completed !!" indicating that the image has been transferred to. Further, in the effect of notifying the transfer of the pseudo-continuous symbol, the effect may be emphasized by combining the enlarged display of the effect image corresponding to the pseudo-continuous symbol and the display of the effect image for notifying the message. As a result, when the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed, it is possible to suggest that the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous effect is executed again by the effect mode that the player can recognize. On the other hand, when the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is not executed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to recognize that the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous effect is executed again. Therefore, when the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed, it is suggested that the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous effect is executed again by the effect mode that is easier for the player to recognize than when the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is not executed. It will be possible. In this way, after the execution of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is completed, when the period D32 is reached, an effect image corresponding to the pseudo-continuous pattern, such as the effect display 126AK205, is displayed on the upper right portion of the screen of the image display device 5. It is displayed at a predetermined position of. With such a display, the player may recognizablely notify that the pseudo-continuous variation, which is suggested to be executed again by the pseudo-continuous transfer effect, is not executed yet and is held. In the effect display 126AK206, the variable display is temporarily stopped in the temporary stop mode in order to execute the pseudo-continuous variation suggested by the pseudo-continuous transfer effect. Subsequently, on the effect display 126AK207, the second pseudo-continuous variation is executed. In the effect display 126AK208, the variable display of the decorative pattern is the reach mode, and the reach is established.

In this way, when the variation pattern for executing the pseudo-continuous variation two or more times is determined in the pseudo-continuous effect, it becomes possible to determine whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous transfer effect, and it is decided to execute the pseudo-continuous transfer effect. Based on this, the pseudo-continuous transfer effect pattern is determined. As a result, the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed when the pseudo-continuous variation is executed at least once in the pseudo-continuous effect. In this pseudo-continuous transfer effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol used for temporarily stopping to execute the pseudo-continuous variation is transferred as a pseudo-continuous symbol for executing the pseudo-continuous variation from the next time onward, thereby performing the pseudo-continuous effect. It suffices if it is possible to suggest that the pseudo-continuous variation is executed again by an effect mode that is easy for the player to recognize, as compared with the case where the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is not executed. For example, the advance notice effect may include a pseudo-continuous advance notice that announces the rate at which the pseudo-continuous variation is executed in the pseudo-continuous effect. Even in the case where such a pseudo-continuous notice can be executed, the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous effect is executed again by executing the pseudo-continuous transfer effect, which is simulated without executing the pseudo-continuous transfer effect. It suffices if it is possible for the player to suggest an effect that is easy for the player to recognize, as compared with the case where the continuous notice is executed.

The effects that the player can easily recognize include the display size, display position, display color, display period, display change speed, display movement speed, display change range, display movement range, and other sounds and light emission. , Any effect mode, such as a combination with the movement of the movable member, may be different so as to be easy for the player to recognize. In the case of a display target recognized by the player by displaying the effect image, at least a predetermined partial shape of the appearance of the display target such as the shape, pattern, and color constituting the display target as a whole. Any of the patterns and colors may be different from the overall or partial shapes, patterns, and colors of other display objects so that the player can easily recognize them.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and is shown in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a part of the configuration.

As a specific example, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the element transfer effect can be executed and the pseudo continuous transfer effect can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, when the element transfer effect is executed in the pachinko game machine 1 in which the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is not executed, and the first notice effect is executed using the specific effect element. In addition, it may be possible to suggest that the second advance notice effect is executed by using the specific effect element. Even in this case, it can be suggested that the second notice effect, which is different from the executed first notice effect, is executed by using the specific effect element common to the first notice effect, so that an appropriate effect is executed. By doing so, the game entertainment can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the element transfer effect is executed when the step-up notice is executed as the first notice effect, so that the active display notice and the hold display notice, which are the second notice effects, are referred to as the step-up notice. It has been described as being able to suggest that the staging mode uses a common specific staging element. On the other hand, the advance notice effect to be the first advance notice effect and the second advance notice effect may be any arbitrary advance notice effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, as the first notice effect, when a notice effect included in any of the notice types that can be determined in step 126AKS163 of the notice effect determination process, such as a character notice and a title notice, is executed in addition to the step-up notice. An element transfer effect may be performed. Also in this case, when the execution of the element transfer effect is started, the progress of the character notice and the title notice may be temporarily stopped. Even when a common specific effect element is used, the jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation of the preview effect executed as the second preview effect are different depending on the advance notice type of the advance notice effect executed as the first advance notice effect. You may. For example, when the title notice is executed as the first notice effect, even if the display color of the effect image is common red or gold, the element transfer effect is executed and the active display notice or hold that changes to the display color. When the display notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation may be higher than when the character notice is executed as the first notice effect. Further, when the character notice is executed as the first notice effect, even if the display color of the effect image is common red or gold, the element transfer effect is executed and the active display notice changes to the display color. When the hold display notice is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation may be higher than when the step-up notice is executed as the first notice effect. For example, in step 126AKS162 of the advance notice effect determination process, the step-up advance notice, the character advance notice, or the title advance notice is the first advance notice effect at a ratio according to whether the display result of the variable display is "missing" or "big hit". It may be decided whether to execute as. More specifically, when the display result of the variable display is "missing", the ratio determined for the step-up notice is the highest, and the ratio determined for the character notice is higher than the ratio determined for the step-up notice. The first notice effect may be decided so as to be low and the ratio determined for the title notice is the lowest. On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the ratio determined for the title notice is the highest, the ratio determined for the character notice is lower than the ratio determined for the title notice, and the step. The first notice effect may be decided so that the ratio determined for the up notice is the lowest. As a result, when the element transfer effect is executed, the expectation of being controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state is different depending on the advance notice type of the advance notice effect executed as the first advance notice effect, which is appropriate. It is possible to improve the entertainment of the game by performing various effects.

By executing the element transfer effect when the active display notice or the hold display notice is executed as the first notice effect, the step-up notice that becomes the second notice effect is common to the active display notice and the hold display notice. It may be possible to suggest that the production mode uses a specific effect element. In this case, the step-up notice executed by using the specific effect element has a higher jackpot reliability and jackpot expectation than the active display notice and the hold display notice executed by using the specific effect element. All you need is. As a result, the element transfer effect is executed, and by suggesting the execution of the step-up notice using the specific effect element, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being lowered and improve the game entertainment.

The timing at which the element transfer effect or the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed may be any time set arbitrarily according to the timing at which the advance notice effect is executed or the like. For example, when the step-up notice is being executed as the first notice effect, the execution of the element transfer effect may be started while the effect image corresponding to the first step is being displayed. Alternatively, the execution of the pseudo-continuous transfer effect may be started with the start of the second pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous effect. After the execution of the advance notice effect is completed, the rewind notification effect for notifying the rewinding of the advance notice effect may be executed, and then the element transfer effect or the pseudo continuous transfer effect may be executed.

In step 126AKS162 of the advance notice effect determination process, it may be possible to determine a special advance notice effect pattern different from the case where the element transfer effect is not executed, corresponding to the case where the element transfer effect is executed. For example, as a special step-up advance notice effect pattern, a advance notice effect pattern that enables display of an effect image to be an effect display may be determined in addition to the display of the outer frame partial image and the inner frame partial image. Not limited to the step-up notice, even if an arbitrary notice effect such as a character notice or a title notice is the first notice effect, a special notice effect pattern can be determined when the element transfer effect is executed. May be. As a result, when the element transfer effect is executed, the first notice effect is executed in a special effect mode, so that an appropriate effect is executed so as to raise the player's expectation for the element transfer effect. By doing so, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(Explanation of problem-solving means and effects of feature unit 126AK)
A game machine capable of executing a game, for example, a pachinko game machine 1, capable of executing a plurality of notice effects having different notice types, such as a step-up notice, a hold display notice, and an active display notice, for example, step 126AKS033, The advance notice effect means includes a notice effect means such as a production control CPU 120 that executes 126AKS039, and a special suggestion effect means that can execute a special suggestion effect related to the advance effect such as, for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes step 126AKS035. Of the notice types, for example, the first notice effect of the first notice type such as step-up notice is displayed, for example, the second notice effect of the second notice type such as hold display notice and active display notice among the notice types. It is possible to execute using a common specific effect element such as red or gold in color, and the special suggestion effect means specifies when the first notice effect is executed using the specific effect element as the special suggestion effect. It can be suggested that the second preview effect is executed by using the effect element, for example, as in the display example 126AKX1, for example, the final display image determination table 126AKT11 and the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26 use the specific effect element. Therefore, there is a higher expectation that the player will be controlled to an advantageous state when the second notice effect is executed using the specific effect element than when the first notice effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by performing an appropriate effect.

The special suggestion effect means can execute the special suggestion effect by the display corresponding to the first notice effect such as the display of the display area 126AK01 and the display corresponding to the second notice effect such as the display of the display area 126AK02. All you need is. As a result, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

When the special suggestion effect is being executed, the execution of the first notice effect may be temporarily stopped, for example, as shown by the stop notification 126AK04. As a result, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

For example, in steps 126AKS124 to 126AKS126, when it is determined to execute the second advance notice effect using the specific effect element, it is possible to decide to execute the special suggestion effect, and the first advance notice corresponding to the execution of the special suggestion effect. In the variable display in which the effect is executed, it is not necessary to execute another advance notice effect in which the expectation degree that is advantageous to the player is the specific expectation degree, as in the case of Yes in step 126AKS161, for example. As a result, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

For example, according to the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21, when the advance notice effect is executed using the specific effect element depending on whether or not the special suggestion effect is executed, the expectation degree of being controlled to an advantageous state favorable to the player is determined. It may be different. As a result, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

The advance notice effect means can execute the first advance notice effect and the second advance notice effect by using any one of a plurality of common effect elements such as, for example, a display color of blue, green, red, or gold, for example, a step. Among a plurality of common effect elements, such as the case of No in 126AKS125 and the case of No in step S126AKS145, a common effect element having a lower expectation level controlled to an advantageous state favorable to the player is used. When the first notice effect is executed, the special suggestion effect may not be executed. As a result, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

(Explanation of problem-solving means and effects of feature unit 127AK)
As the special suggestion effect, the special suggestion effect can suggest that the advance notice effect is executed again when the advance notice effect is executed, for example, the display example 126AKX2, for example, a pseudo continuous shooting effect. 1 The first warning effect using a first suggestion effect means such as an effect control CPU 120 that executes a suggestion effect, for example, step 126AKS037, and a specific effect element such as a display example 126AKX1 as a special suggestion effect. Is executed, it is possible to suggest that the second preview effect is executed using the specific effect element, for example, the second suggestion effect such as the element transfer effect is executed, for example, the effect control for executing step 126AKS035. A second suggestion effect means such as a CPU 120 for the user is included, and the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is executed by, for example, the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01 to 126AKT03 and the final display image determination table 126AKT11. Expectations that are controlled to a favorable state that is advantageous to the player are different. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by performing an appropriate effect.

The special suggestion effect means can execute the second suggestion effect by the display corresponding to the first notice effect such as the display of the display area 126AK01 and the display corresponding to the second notice effect such as the display of the display area 126AK02. It should be. As a result, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

When the second suggestion effect is being executed, the execution of the first notice effect may be temporarily stopped, for example, as shown by the stop notification 126AK04. As a result, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

For example, in steps 126AKS124 to 126AKS126, when it is determined to execute the second preview effect using the specific effect element, it is possible to decide to execute the second suggestion effect, and it is possible to determine to execute the second suggestion effect. 1 In the variable display in which the advance notice effect is executed, even if another advance notice effect in which the expectation degree that is advantageous to the player is the specific expectation degree is not executed, as in the case of Yes in step 126AKS161, for example. good. As a result, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

For example, the expectation degree controlled by the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21 to be advantageous to the player when the advance notice effect is executed using the specific effect element depending on whether or not the second suggestion effect is executed. May be different. As a result, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

The advance notice effect means can execute the first advance notice effect and the second advance notice effect by using any one of a plurality of common effect elements such as, for example, a display color of blue, green, red, or gold, for example, a step. Among a plurality of common effect elements, such as the case of No in 126AKS125 and the case of No in step S126AKS145, a common effect element having a lower expectation level controlled to an advantageous state favorable to the player is used. When the first notice effect is executed, the second suggestion effect may not be executed. As a result, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

(Explanation of problem-solving means and effects of feature unit 128AK)
A game machine capable of executing a game, for example, a pachinko game machine 1, capable of executing a plurality of notice effects having different notice types, such as a step-up notice, a hold display notice, and an active display notice, for example, step 126AKS033, The advance notice effect means includes a notice effect means such as a production control CPU 120 that executes 126AKS039, and a special suggestion effect means that can execute a special suggestion effect related to the advance effect such as, for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes step 126AKS035. Of the notice types, for example, the first notice effect of the first notice type such as step-up notice is displayed, for example, the second notice effect of the second notice type such as hold display notice and active display notice among the notice types. It is possible to execute using a common specific effect element such as red or gold in color, and the special suggestion effect means specifies when the first notice effect is executed using the specific effect element as the special suggestion effect. It is possible to suggest that the second advance notice effect is executed by using the effect element by an effect mode that is easy for the player to recognize, for example, as in the display example 126AKX1. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by performing an appropriate effect.

As the advance notice effect, the advance notice effect means can execute a state change effect in which the effect state can be changed, such as a step-up advance notice effect according to the step number patterns 126AKD1 to 126AKD4, and when the special suggestion effect is executed, For example, as shown in the stop notification 126AK04, the change in the state change effect may be temporarily stopped. As a result, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

When the special suggestion effect is executed, the effect image used for the advance notice effect, such as the display of the display areas 126AK01 and 126AK02, may be enlarged and displayed. As a result, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

When the special suggestion effect is executed, the effect mode may be such that the effect portion indicating the specific effect element is emphasized, for example, the effect execution examples 126AK105 and 126AK204. As a result, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

For example, according to the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21, when the advance notice effect is executed using the specific effect element depending on whether or not the special suggestion effect is executed, the degree of expectation is controlled to be advantageous to the player. It may be different. As a result, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

The advance notice effect means can execute the first advance notice effect and the second advance notice effect by using any one of a plurality of common effect elements such as, for example, a display color of blue, green, red, or gold, for example, a step. Among a plurality of common effect elements, such as the case of No in 126AKS125 and the case of No in step S126AKS145, a common effect element having a lower expectation level controlled to an advantageous state favorable to the player is used. When the first notice effect is executed, the special suggestion effect may not be executed. As a result, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control CPU
126AKA1 ... Active display area 126AKB1 ... 1st hold display area 126AKB2 ... 2nd hold display area 126AKX1, 126AKX2 ... Display example 126AK01, 126AK02 ... Display area

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can execute games,
A notice production means that can execute a notice production, and
It is equipped with a specific display means that performs a specific display corresponding to the variable display.
The display mode of the specific display includes a normal mode, a predetermined mode different from the normal mode, and the normal mode and a specific mode different from the predetermined mode.
It is highly expected that the display mode of the specific display is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player than the case where the display mode of the specific display is the predetermined mode.
As a pattern for changing the display mode of the specific display, there are a first pattern and a second pattern different from the first pattern.
In the first pattern, the execution of the advance notice effect in which the common effect element common to the specific display of the display mode after the change is used is temporarily stopped, and the predetermined display corresponding to the advance notice effect and the specific display of the normal aspect are specified. And, both are displayed side by side, and the predetermined display is changed from an easy-to-recognize mode to a difficult-to-recognize mode, and the specific display is changed from a difficult-to-recognize mode to an easy-to-recognize mode. It is a pattern that changes the display mode of the specific display depending on the mode of shifting the element from the predetermined display to the specific display.
When the display mode of the specific display is changed from the normal mode to the predetermined mode, the first pattern is not executed and the second pattern is feasible.
When the display mode of the specific display is changed from the normal mode to the specific mode, both the first pattern and the second pattern can be executed .
When the display mode of the specific display is changed by the first pattern, the advance notice effect means can limit the execution of a specific advance effect different from the advance notice effect in which the common effect element is used.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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