JP6356402B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, the variable display of the identification information (for example, the decorative pattern of the decorative design) is based on the fact that the start condition for allowing the variable display of the identification information to start after the game medium enters the start area provided in the game area is satisfied. (Variable display) is performed to derive a display result, and when a specific display result (for example, a combination of “hit” combination) is derived as the display result, a specific gaming state ( For example, a gaming machine that becomes a big hit gaming state) is known.

  And, as such a gaming machine, a hold storage means for storing hold information for variable display of identification information that does not satisfy the start condition despite the fact that the game medium has entered the start area, and the start condition Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to change the variable display to a predetermined mode based on the hold information corresponding to the variable display of the identification information that has been established, and the variable display of the identification information Before-determination determining means for determining whether or not a display result is in the predetermined mode before determining by the prior-decision means based on hold information for variable display of the identification information; and Based on the determination result, the notice effect determining means for deciding whether or not to execute the notice effect and the type of the notice effect to be executed, and the notice effect (example) based on the determination result of the notice effect determining means If there is a gaming machine comprising: a prediction effect execution means for executing a read-ahead effect), the.

  As the gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that restricts the decision to execute a notice effect even if a game medium enters the start area during the notice effect.

JP 2012-20123 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the execution frequency of the notice effect may be low. On the other hand, if it is determined that the announcement effect is to be executed indefinitely when a game medium enters the start area during the announcement effect, the variable display (for example, the prefetch target) of the target identification information is different. However, the same type of notice effect may be executed continuously or multiple times over a short interval, which allows the player to maintain the same type of notice effect for variable display of the same identification information. The illusion of being executed multiple times continuously or over a short interval in the period, and generally, if the number of variable displays in which a notice effect is executed for one target is large, the ratio of entering a specific gaming state increases. As a result, there is a case in which the player's sense of expectation for the specific game state is unnecessarily struck. Furthermore, it is also conceivable that a plurality of notice effects with different variable displays of target identification information are executed in one variable display. In such a case, execution of the notice effects is excessive. was there.

The present invention, while increasing the frequency of execution of notice effect, the announcement attraction execution is prevented from becoming excessive, further suppressing game that fuels unnecessarily expectations for favorable favorable conditions for the player The purpose is to provide a machine.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine that executes variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player (for example, a big hit gaming state),
Hold storage means (for example, special figure hold storage unit, etc.) for storing variable display information (for example, hold data, etc.) as hold storage;
A pre-reading determination unit (for example, the CPU 103 that determines a variable display result and a variation pattern in step S211) for pre-reading to determine whether or not the variable display corresponding to the holding storage stored in the holding storage unit is in a predetermined mode;
Based on the determination result of the prefetch determination means, the notice effect determining means (for example, a variation pattern) for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect for the variable display to be determined and the type of the notice effect to be executed. An effect control CPU 120 that determines whether or not to execute a prefetch notice effect based on a change category specifying command that specifies a change category specified by
A notice effect executing means for executing a notice effect based on the determination result of the notice effect determining means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step S713 and step S172),
The notice effect determining means determines the type of the new notice effect according to the type of the notice effect being executed when determining the type of the new notice effect during the execution of the previously determined notice effect. (For example, the processing of steps S707 to S711 is executed to determine whether or not to execute a special image trailer, a chance eye trailer, an item trailer, etc. according to the previous target decision result) ,
The notice effect execution means executes the notice effect previously determined by the notice effect determination means in preference to the notice effect newly determined by the notice effect determination means (for example, execution information is stored in step S712). When the variable display corresponding to the hold display number for storing the execution information is already the target, the execution information is stored corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the target and the previous variable display. (See FIG. 32),
There are a plurality of types of the notice effect, including types that can be executed in duplicate with other types in the same period (for example, a hold display notice, a special image notice, a chance eye notice, or an item notice, Can be executed simultaneously),
The notice effect determining unit can restrict the determination to newly execute the notice effect when there are three variable displays that are targets of the notice effect (for example, effect control for executing the process of step S703). CPU 120),
It is characterized by that.
A specific display means for displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display symbol) corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means;
Types of the notice effect include those that change the display mode of the specific display (for example, a hold display notice).
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According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress the execution of the announcement effect from being excessive while increasing the frequency of executing the announcement effect, and to further suppress the expectation of the advantageous state from being necessary.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The notice effect determining means determines a new kind of notice effect so that the specific kind of notice effect is not continuously executed by the variable display of the identification information a plurality of times (for example, processing in steps S707 to S711). To specify the type of prefetching notice effect (special image notice, chance eye notice, item notice) executed for the previous target, and the same type of prefetch notice effect (special image notice, chance eye) (Preliminary notice, item notice) CPU 120 for controlling the production so as not to determine execution)
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  According to said structure, it can prevent that the same kind of preliminary announcement effect is performed continuously excessively.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
When the pre-determination determining unit determines that the variable display of the identification information is not in the predetermined mode, the pre-determining effect determining unit continuously performs the same pre-reading effect as the currently executing pre-announcement effect by a plurality of variable displays. (For example, when the variable category is “big hit”, the type of the pre-notification effect for the previous target is determined in the same manner as the hold-indication notice.) First, CPU 120 for effect control for determining whether or not to execute each pre-reading notice effect),
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  According to said structure, when it does not become a predetermined | prescribed aspect, it can prevent that the same kind of preliminary announcement production is performed continuously excessively.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
First erasure means for erasing the hold information for the variable display from the hold storage means when executing variable display of the identification information (for example, reading the hold data in step S232, or shifting the storage contents in step S234 CPU 103 to be
When the notice effect determining means determines to execute the notice effect, the information of the notice effect (for example, execution information) is stored in correspondence with the variable display of the identification information for executing the notice effect. A notice effect information storage means (for example, a start winning command buffer, etc.) for storing corresponding to the hold information stored in the means,
The notice effect executing means executes the notice effect based on the notice effect information stored in the notice effect information storage means corresponding to the hold information erased by the first erasing means, and has a predetermined condition. Is established, the notice effect is not executed based on the information of the notice effect (for example, the processing of step S530 or step S172 is executed, the execution information of the hold display number “1” is read, and the execution information is used). If the variable display at the time of execution is in the reach mode, etc., the effect control CPU 120 for canceling the execution of the prefetch notice effect),
When the hold information is erased by the first erasure means, second erasure means for erasing the notice effect information stored in the notice effect information storage means corresponding to the hold information (for example, executed in step S771) Further including an effect control CPU 120 that reads out information or shifts the stored content in step S773).
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  According to said structure, control about execution of a notice effect can be performed suitably.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The notice effect determining means restricts the decision to newly execute the notice effect when it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed with respect to the variable display of a predetermined number (for example, three) of identification information ( For example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S703),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, complication of control can be prevented.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
When the notice effect determining means determines the type of the new notice effect during the execution of the previously determined notice effect, the type of the notice effect currently being executed is a special type (for example, a pending display notice). The type of the new notice effect is determined without depending on whether or not it is (for example, in the processing of steps S707 to S711, the hold display notice does not affect the determination of whether or not the pre-read notice effect is executed, etc.) ),
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  According to said structure, a notice effect can be performed suitably.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the distribution apparatus of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the main control commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows random number values MR1-MR3. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of winning random number determination processing. (B) is a figure which shows an example of the data of a fluctuation category designation | designated command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between an example of the control command received by the production control board side, and an example of the processing content performed by command analysis processing according to the received control command. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display advance notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special image notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a chance eye notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of an item notice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize for demonstrating the fall of execution information. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of a relationship between special image notice and chance eye notice. It is a figure which shows the example of a relationship between special image notice and chance eye notice. It is a figure explaining a plurality of targets, the kind of prefetch notice effect determined for the target, the execution situation of the prefetch notice effect, etc. It is a figure which shows the example of a relationship between a decoration design and a special image. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example of a relationship between a decoration design and a special image.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. Thereafter, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game. The confirmed special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during variable display.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off as appropriate) may be included as a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED is different. What is necessary is just to be preset as a special symbol. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second 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) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed (variably displayed). This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative symbol other than the scrolled decorative symbol may appear during variable display and become a confirmed decorative symbol.

  As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, the special symbol game (also referred to as the first special symbol game) using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device. Synchronized with a special figure game using the second special figure in 4B (also referred to as a second special figure game), a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and a fixed decoration that is a variable display result The symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined display area 5H is arranged. In this display area 5H, a hold storage display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game in an identifiable manner is performed. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable ball apparatus 6B (for example, It is generated based on the start winning by passing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In this embodiment, the on-hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols (such as circles, hereinafter also referred to as a on-hold display symbol) as the variable display on hold. The on-hold display symbol has a one-to-one correspondence with the variable display on-hold.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the hold data (holding memory) is digested, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the second When the execution of the special figure game using the special figure is started, the hold data (hold memory) is digested, and the second special figure hold memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). When the hold data is digested, the corresponding hold display symbol is deleted. In addition, when another hold display symbol is displayed when the hold display symbol is displayed, for example, the displayed hold display symbol is displayed on the left one display position (the display where the erased hold display symbol is displayed). Shift position).

  The variable special display reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is also referred to as a total reserved memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  You may make it provide the indicator which displays the number of special figure reservation memories with the said display area 5H or it replaces with the display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold display for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A container 25B is provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided side by side in the horizontal direction. In addition, a distribution device 200 for distributing game media is provided thereon.

  The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example.

  The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes a pair of movable blades 6Ba (see FIG. 2) that are changed between a closed state that is a vertical position and an open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. An electric tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable blade piece 6Ba (see FIG. 2) is in the normal open state when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. . On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable blade piece 6Ba (see FIG. 2) is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state, so that the second starting prize opening is set. The game ball enters an expanded and open state in which it is easier to enter than usual. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state (easy entry state) such as an expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, and the game ball enters more than the first variable state. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a difficult normal open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an inflow port 201 through which game media can flow is provided at the upper part of the sorting apparatus 200. In addition, a sorting member 202 is provided inside the sorting device 200 for sorting the game medium that has flowed into the sorting device 200 from the inlet 201 into either the left passage 203 or the right passage 204. Further, at the lower part of the sorting apparatus 200, the left outlet 205 from which the game medium that has passed through the left passage 203 can flow out of the sorting apparatus 200, and the gaming medium that has passed through the right passage 204 can flow out of the sorting apparatus 200. And a right outlet 206 is provided.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2A, a state in which the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202 and the game medium can pass through the left passage 203 is shown. In the state shown in FIG. 2A, when the game medium flows into the distribution device 200 from the inflow port 201, the game medium flowing in from the inflow port 201 is left by the distribution member 202 as shown in FIG. It is distributed to the passage 203, passes through the left passage 203, and flows out from the left outlet 205. Since the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is located below the left outlet 205, the game medium flowing out from the left outlet 205 wins the first start winning opening. To do. At the time of distribution by the distribution member 202, the game medium hits the blade section 202a provided on the rotation shaft portion of the distribution member 202, and the blade section 202a is pushed by the weight of the game medium, whereby FIG. And as shown in FIG.2 (b), it changes from the state which the distribution member 202 fell to the right side to the state which fell to the left side. When the distribution member 202 changes to the left side, the distribution member 202 shields the left passage 203 in the distribution device 200, and the game medium can pass through the right passage 204.

  Next, in such a state, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the game medium flows into the distribution device 200 from the inflow port 201, it flows from the inflow port 201 as shown in FIG. 2 (d). The game medium is distributed to the right passage 204 by the distribution member 202, passes through the right passage 204, and flows out from the right outlet 206. Since the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is positioned below the right outlet 206, the game medium flowing out from the right outlet 206 wins the second starting prize. To do. When the distribution member 202 distributes, the game medium hits the blade portion 202a provided on the rotation shaft portion of the distribution member 202, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game medium, whereby FIG. And as shown in FIG.2 (d), it changes from the state which the distribution member 202 fell to the left side to the state which fell to the right side. When the sorting member 202 changes to the right side, the sorting member 202 shields the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 and allows the game medium to pass through the left passage 203.

  By performing the operation shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the game medium that has flowed into the sorting device 200 by the sorting member 202 is alternately distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, and the first start It is possible to win alternately at the winning opening and the second starting winning opening. For this reason, the number of game media winning in the first start winning opening is substantially the same as the number of game media winning in the second start winning opening. Note that when the movable wing piece 6Ba of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the tilting position, the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening. In particular, game media that do not pass through the sorting apparatus 200 can easily win the second start winning opening from the side of the sorting apparatus 200.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first special figure holding memory number is predetermined. If it is less than the upper limit (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is less than a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, the second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 3, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by making the gaming ball enter the special prize winning port, and the game is more than the first state. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose holding indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and is formed in a passing gate 41 formed in a gaming area (a gaming ball can be passed by a predetermined member. ) Is displayed by the gate switch 21.) The number of ordinary reserved storages as the number of effective passing balls that have passed is displayed.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor. A controller sensor unit 35A (FIG. 3) is configured by the tilt direction sensor unit, the trigger sensor, and the like, and an operation to the stick controller 31 is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B (FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation performed on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 31 </ b> B is installed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, a touch sensor board, and a payout control board are disposed on the back surface of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a power supply board for supplying power to each board.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly used for setting a random number used in a special game, a function for receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a command information addressed to a sub-side control board such as an effect control board 12. For example, a function for outputting and transmitting a control command (such as an effect control command described later) as a control signal, a function for outputting various information to the hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal hold indicator 25C, etc., and displaying various reserved memory numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, an input driver circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The input driver circuit 110 detects detection signals (passage and entry of game media) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23). (Detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory, or a solenoid for a grand prize opening door. 82.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8L, Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as 8R and game effect lamp 9 and decoration LED are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, all the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, or the like. A function of causing a part of the electrical parts for production to execute a predetermined production operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (audio signal) from the effect control board 12, the sound (sound signal) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting (speech designated by) is mounted. Note that the sound includes sound only (for example, music composed only of a performance that does not contain a song, sound effects, etc.).

  The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (electric decoration signal) from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED A lamp driver circuit or the like that performs lighting / extinguishing driving (lighting / extinguishing according to the drive content indicated by the electrical signal) is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as a game medium like what is called a sensor (for example, a photo sensor, a proximity switch etc.), for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20. The main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general-purpose hold indicator 25C. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a solenoid drive signal for driving the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting an effect control command or the like to the effect control board 12 as a control signal.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command (details will be described later). Each control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby realizing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main board 11 is realized). For the processing etc.). At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, for example, even if there is a power outage and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (so-called power outage or the like), a backup power supply is discharged for a predetermined period (for example, a capacitor as a backup power supply is discharged). Until the power supply is disabled, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data stored in the backup RAM and backed up in this way is appropriately referred to as backup data.

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 (such as the input driver circuit 110), and the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 (the solenoid circuit 111, the first special symbol display). Device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, relay board 15 and the like) and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes a process for controlling the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and an I / O 125. Yes.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby performing an effect operation by the effect electrical component (predetermined to the effect electrical component). A process for realizing a function for performing a rendering operation or the like is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. On the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting image data (data of effect image displayed on the image display apparatus 5) to the image display device 5, and information indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13 Wiring for transmitting an audio signal as a signal, wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data, and the like are connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, for example, effect control execution data (display control) associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value. Data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) and process data including an end code.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the stored data is lost when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (that is, when there is a power interruption).

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120 (for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 by this command). The image data of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is output. For example, the display control unit 123 may include a storage unit, and may generate and output image data based on data stored in the storage unit under the control of the CPU 120 for effect control. . Further, the display control unit 123 may output the image data stored in the storage unit as it is under the control of the effect control CPU 120. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines an effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 and its switching timing in accordance with the display control data included in the effect control pattern, and instructs the display control unit 123. As a result, the display control unit 123 is caused to output image data that realizes variable display of decorative symbols, various effect displays, and the like. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), or the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, image data transmitted to the image display device 5 (data output from the display control unit 123) or audio signal transmitted to the audio control board 13 (for effect control) Data output by the CPU 120), an electrical decoration signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (data output by the effect control CPU 120), and the like. In addition, an operation detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and an operation detection signal from the push sensor 35B are input to the effect control board 12 to the input port of the I / O 125.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel composed of a liquid crystal panel and the like, a driver circuit that drives the display panel, and the like. Image data supplied from the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5 via the I / O 125 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit to which the image data is input drives the display panel based on the input image data, and displays the image represented by the image data on the display panel. As a result, various effect images including variable display of decorative symbols are displayed on the image display device 5.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. Is turned on / off, or an effect image is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123 to execute various effects.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game on a gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a winning ball or giving a score, for example, controlling to a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a probable change state. In other words, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), and the variable that can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of times of display is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number of times (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first that the probability of being a probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) Ren Chang (E.g., "10"), such as part or all of it to be, may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. (The first start port switch 22A is turned on) or the like is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied by the fact that the 2 start port switch 22B is turned on). Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normal open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2 (the gate switch 21 is turned on), the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol. The usual chart start condition is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a winning ball (game ball that has entered the big prize opening) is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. It is. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, as a round game in the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player (a jackpot opening state is opened). The normal opening round in which the upper limit time to be a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed for a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). Note that the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” is referred to as “non-probable big hit game state”. Also, the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” is referred to as “probability big hit game state”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The time-short state is a short-time end of one of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) of variable display (special game) and the start of the next big hit gaming state. It is controlled to continue until the condition is satisfied first. Note that the remaining number of executions of variable display (such as a special figure game) until the time-shutdown condition is satisfied may be referred to as a time-save remaining number. The short-time state and the probability variation state are also advantageous for the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability big hit gaming state ends is a time-short state but does not become a probable variation state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state is ended is a short time state and a probability variation state.

  The normal state is a game state other than a state advantageous to the player, such as a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a short-time state, or a probability change state. The probability of “per figure” and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game will be “big hit” is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the non-short time state that is not in the short time state such as the normal state. Alternatively, the state is changed between an enlarged open state and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Time-short states are also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, etc., and game states that are not time-short states are also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, “non-time-short state”, “non-time-short state”, etc. Is called. The probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is “low probability state”, “low probability”, “non-probability variation state”, “non-probability variation”. Is also said. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low-accuracy base state”, “low-accuracy base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state, that is, the normal state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R In (variable display period), the decorative symbol variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established).

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  During the variable display of the decorative design, a character image (production image imitating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 or the rendering unit 55, a background image is displayed, An effect of reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design is executed. These effects are called variable display effects together with the variable display of the decorative pattern itself (this is also an effect). That is, the variable display effect is an effect by an image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the special symbol variable display. The decorative symbol variable display (the display result is derived from the start of the variable display). It is a concept that includes itself. The effect during variable display may be an effect that is executed in accordance with the progress of the game and causes the player to recognize the progress of the game, for example. Making the variable display mode a reach mode is one of the effects during variable display. In the variable display effect, in addition to the effect by the image (including the variable display of the decorative pattern itself) displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, effects such as lighting operation (flashing operation) in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 may be included.

  In the variable display effect, a reach effect may be executed. The reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode. Reach effects can be achieved by reducing the fluctuating speed of the decorative pattern, displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5, or changing the display mode of the background image. It is an effect that performs an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach mode, by playing a video that is different from the decorative pattern, or by changing the change mode of the decorative pattern. The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. In this embodiment, a normal reach, a super reach A, a super reach B, and a super reach C having different production modes are prepared as reach productions (see FIG. 15, details will be described later).

  In addition, a prefetch notice effect (also simply referred to as “prefetch notice”) is executed. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice of the possibility that the display result (variable display result) of the variable display will be “big hit” (also referred to as “big hit expectation”). ”,“ Variable display of target ”, etc.) is started based on the hold data (holding memory) of the special figure game. In this embodiment, the types of prefetching notice effects include a hold display notice, a special image notice, a chance notice, an item notice, and the like.

  The hold display advance notice (details will be described later, refer to FIG. 34, etc.) is the normal color of the target hold display design (the hold display design corresponding to the variable display of the advance notice) displayed in the display area 5H. This is an effect of making the color (for example, red, blue, green) different from (for example, white). In this way, the jackpot expectation degree for the variable display (target) corresponding to the hold display symbol whose color is changed is notified in advance. The jackpot expectation is different for each color. In the hold display notice of this embodiment, the color of the target hold display symbol is different from the normal color from the start of the display of the hold display symbol, but the color is changed at a predetermined timing after the hold display symbol is displayed. It may be changed.

  Special image notice (details will be described later, refer to FIG. 34, etc.), variably displayed decorative design is changed to a special image other than the decorative design, and the decorative design and special image are variably displayed to derive the display result. When the special image effect (special effect) to be performed and the variable display results are obtained as a special image (when the special result is obtained), the background of the subsequent effect image (image displayed on the image display device 5) is set to the normal background. It consists of background change effects (special effects) that change from things. The background change effect is executed over variable display (variable display before the target and variable display of the target) that is basically executed a plurality of times. The special image notice is performed as a part of the variable display effect in each variable display in which the effect is executed.

  The chance eye notice (details will be described later, refer to FIG. 34, etc.) is an effect in which the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol in front of the target is a predetermined chance eye. In this embodiment, the chances are derived by each of a plurality of variable displays that are basically executed before the target variable display. In other words, in this embodiment, once a chance is derived (the combination of decorative symbols during variable display becomes a predetermined combination), an effect (predetermined effect) from which the chance is derived is executed thereafter. Will be. It should be noted that an effect executed in response to the chance eyes being aligned (for example, an effect informing that the chance eyes are present) is executed as a predetermined effect executed in response to the chance eyes being derived. May be. The chance eye notice is performed as a part of the variable display effect in each variable display in which the effect is executed.

  The item notice is an effect of causing an image of a predetermined item to appear in the variable display of the decorative pattern in front of the target. In this embodiment, one of a plurality of items appears, and the jackpot expectation varies depending on the appearing items. By executing the item notice, the item appears in a variable display (variable display before the target and variable display of the target) that is basically executed a plurality of times. The item notice is performed as a part of the variable display effect in the variable display in which the effect is executed. The item notice is performed as part of the variable display effect in each variable display in which the effect is executed.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, they may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line as long as they are a certain type of fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line as long as they are a type of a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach-losing combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. The RAM 102 is cleared, for example, when an operation unit for initialization such as a clear switch (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operated when the power is turned on. This operation is performed outside the business hours of the amusement store, for example. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop (at the time of power interruption due to a power failure or the like) is executed, and then the loop process is started. (For example, when a predetermined data is stored in the RAM 101 when the power is turned on (on) without pressing the clear switch (for example, when power is cut off)).

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process.

  In the game control timer interrupt process, for example, the CPU 103 performs a switch process, performs a main side error process, performs an information output process, and then performs a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, Processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as command control processing, is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  The switch processing is performed by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the input driver circuit 110. Is a process for determining for each switch whether or not is in an on state (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). In the switch process, for example, a setting for transmitting a prize ball number command indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to the switches determined to be in the ON state (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23) is also performed. . The award ball number command is transmitted to the payout control board by command control processing. Upon receiving this command, the payout control board controls the ball payout device and pays out the award balls by the number of prize balls indicated by this command. Execute the process.

  The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result.

  The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be included (see FIG. 7). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “probable change” or “non-probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It can take any value from “100” to “100”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. It can take any value of “251”.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is regarded as a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control the game state, determination of variation pattern, control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special game), special variable winning ball device 7 in the big hit gaming state In order to perform the opening / closing operation setting (execution of round game or short-term opening control) of the special prize opening in the predetermined procedure, various processes are selected and executed. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined in the switch process that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, hold storage of the usual game (for example, extract a random value and store it in the RAM 102), or use the hold memory (random number stored in the RAM 102) to determine the variable display result of the usual game. Or, the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the regular game is determined, and the normal symbol display 20 is controlled according to the variation pattern to control the display operation (for example, lighting or extinguishing of the segment LED). First, the variable display result of the normal game can be derived and displayed, or when the variable display result is per general map, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened first. Or carried out the process of the state. By executing the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the normal game, the first variable state of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B at the time of the normal game, etc. are realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, switch processing, and the like, transmission setting of a control command (such as an effect control command) is performed (for example, storage address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102). In the command control process, a process of actually transmitting the transmission-set control command to the effect control board 12 is performed. In this transmission process, an effect control INT signal or the like is used, and a control command is transmitted.

  After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Here, main control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control process will be described with reference to FIG. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  Command 8001 (H) is an effect control command (first variation start designation command) that designates the start of variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. Command 8002 (H) is an effect control command (second variation start designation command) that designates the start of variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command. Information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in a later-described variation pattern designation command. The first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command is transmitted and set together with the variation pattern designation command and the like in step S111 described later that is executed for setting the variation pattern.

  Command 81XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) that designates a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to variable display of a special symbol. In this embodiment, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to each variation pattern (see FIG. 14, details will be described later) is set. For example, a unique number (variation pattern number) is assigned to each variation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “01” for the variation pattern PA1-1). The variation pattern designation command is also a command for designating the variation start of the decorative symbol, and is transmitted and set in step S111, which will be described later, executed for setting the variation pattern.

  Command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command) that designates whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type (that is, a variable display result). In this embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each display result is set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “big hit” for the big hit type “probable change”). "01"). The display result designation command is transmitted and set in step S111 described later, which is executed for setting the variation pattern together with the variation pattern designation command and the like.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for designating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted and set at the end of the special figure game in step S112 described later.

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (game state designation command) for designating a game state. In this embodiment, a game state designation command corresponding to each game state is set. For example, if the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base), “XX” is set to “00”. For example, if the gaming state is a high probability low base state, “XX” is set to “01”. For example, “XX” is set to “02” if the gaming state is a highly accurate and high base state. The gaming state designation command is set to be transmitted at the time of execution of step S113 and step S117, which will be described later, in which the gaming state can be changed.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (hit start designation command) for designating the start of a big hit gaming state (start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. This command is set to be transmitted when the big hit gaming state is started in step S113 described later.

  Command A300 (H) is an effect control command (hit end designation command) for designating the end of the big hit gaming state (start of ending). Note that the ending is an effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state, which is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. This command is set to be transmitted when the last round game is completed in step S116 described later.

  Command B100 (H) is an effect control command (first start opening winning designation command) for designating that the first starting winning is generated due to the entry of the game medium into the first start winning opening. Command B200 (H) is an effect control command (second start opening winning designation command) for designating that a second start winning has occurred due to the entry of a game medium into the second start winning opening. The first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start opening prize designation command. These commands are transmitted and set in a start winning determination process (step S101) described later.

  Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the first special figure reservation storage number. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the second special figure reservation storage number. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command may be collectively referred to as a special figure pending memory number designation command. The special figure reserved memory number designation command is transmitted and set in later-described step S101 and step S111 in which the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number can change.

  Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (designation designation command) for designating a display result among the determination results at the time of starting winning. Command C6XX (H) is an effect control command (variation category designation command) for designating a variation category among the determination results at the time of starting winning. As will be described in detail later, when the first start winning or the second starting winning occurs, the random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted (step S101). In this embodiment, for the variable display corresponding to the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3, the variable display of the variable display is performed based on the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3 before the start condition of the variable display is satisfied. Whether or not the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the big hit type, and the variable category of the variable display (rough type of fluctuation pattern) are determined. The determination at the time of starting winning means this determination, and this determination is performed in the winning random number determination process in step S211. A unique number is assigned to the determination result for the display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the symbol designating command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “big hit” for “non-probable change”). "01" for "probable", "02" for "big hit"). A unique number is assigned to the determination result for the variation category, and the number is set to “XX” in the variation category designation command (for example, “not reach” as shown in FIG. 9B, “ 00 ”,“ 10 ”for“ Leach Loss ”,“ 11 ”for“ Big Hit ”, etc.). These commands are transmitted and set in a start winning determination process (step S101) described later.

  Next, the special symbol process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is turned on ( Step S201). If it is determined in the switch process that the first start port switch 22A is on, for example, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the special game using the first special view It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the first stored value of a first special figure reserved memory number counter (counter that counts the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit). It suffices if the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). If it is determined in the switch process that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, and the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the special game using the second special view It is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the second stored value of the second special figure reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. It suffices if the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure reservation storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is increased. Add one. Thus, the first special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). Also, the second special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numerical data (see FIG. 7) indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit (step S210). At this time, the start port buffer value is also associated with the hold data as start port data (data specifying whether the start winning is for the first special figure or the second special figure) It is set at the head of the empty entry in the storage unit. For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the buffer value is associated with the hold data as start port data and set in the special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. For example, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the buffer value is associated with the hold data as start port data and set in the special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. At this time, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of specifying the first special figure hold memory number added by one. One hold indicator 25A may perform (for example, increase the number of LEDs to be turned on by 1). When the start port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a second hold display that can specify the second special figure hold memory number added by one. You may make it carry out to the container 25B (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  The special figure holding storage unit shown in FIG. 8 is a special figure game (first game) that has not yet started, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. 1 special symbol display device 4A special figure game using the first special figure) holding data and the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball enters the second start winning However, the pending data of the special figure game that has not yet been started (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) and the winning order (game ball detection order) are stored. As an example, the special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first starting condition by the entry of the gaming ball Alternatively, numerical values indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the establishment of the second start condition. Data and the like are stored as reserved data. Up to four pieces of hold data are stored for each of the winning at the first start winning opening and the winning at the second starting winning opening. The hold data stored in the special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure is being held, and the variable in this special figure game. Based on the display result (special drawing display result), it is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect). This is reserved storage information. Further, as described above, the special figure hold storage unit indicates whether each hold data is extracted based on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. The starting port data is stored in association with each holding data.

  Following the process of step S210, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (step S211). The winning random number determination process is a process for so-called prefetching. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols or decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 5, FIG. 10) described later. A determination is made as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 5, FIG. 11) to be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process in step S211 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result of the special figure game executed by the current start winning will be “big hit”, and the variable display mode of the decorative symbols executed by the current start winning is accompanied by reach. It is determined whether or not the display mode is set. As a result, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol variable display mode before the variable symbol special symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. Is determined to be a display mode with reach, and based on the prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like determines whether to perform the pre-reading notice effect on the effect control board 12 side. it can.

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a winning random number determination process. In the winning random number determination process, the CPU 103 first sets, for example, a time reduction flag (a flag that is turned on in the time reduction state) or a probability change flag (a flag that is turned on in the probability change state) provided in a predetermined area in the RAM 102. By confirming the state, the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies that the probability variation state is on when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time reduction state when the time reduction flag is on, and is in the normal state when both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. What is necessary is just to specify.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 starts the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) from among a plurality of special figure display result determination tables prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. Or, a table prepared corresponding to the current gaming state is selected and set in the use table (step S402). A plurality of special figure display result determination tables are prepared depending on whether the start prize is either the first start prize or the second start prize, or whether the gaming state is a certain change state. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates the special figure display result as “big hit” and “lost”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result.

  For example, as a special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table (non-probability change) (see FIG. 11A) corresponding to the first start winning prize and the non-probable change state, the first start winning prize and the probable change state, Corresponding first special figure display result determination table (probability change) (see FIG. 11B), second special figure display result determination table (non-probability change) corresponding to the second start winning prize and the non-probability change state (FIG. 11C )), A second special figure display result determination table (probability change) (see FIG. 11D) corresponding to the second start winning prize and the probability change state is prepared. Of these tables, the CPU 103 sets a table corresponding to the start port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current gaming state from the ROM 101 to the RAM 102 and sets the table as a use table. If the start port buffer value is “1”, the start prize is the first start prize, and if the start port buffer value is “2”, the start prize is the second start prize.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 6 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the use table set in step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 compares the random number MR1 with each decision value one by one. By doing so, it is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparing. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined as “big hit” (big hit start determination). .

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), the symbol designating command (of the determination result at the start winning prize) corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” A transmission setting for transmitting “losing” as a display result) to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S405).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 refers to a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type sets the jackpot type as “non-probable change” or “probability change”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 uses the jackpot type assigned to the determined value that matches the random number MR2 as the current determination result. The effect control board 12 receives a symbol designating command (a command for designating “big hit” of “probability change” or “non-probability change” as a display result of the determination result at the time of starting winning) according to the determination result by the process of step S409. Is set for transmission (step S410).

  After performing any of the processes of steps S405 and S410, the variation category of the variation display variation pattern executed by the start winning is determined (step S412).

  In step S412, if the CPU 103 determines that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that the variation category is a “big hit” category.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S403 that the random number MR1 is outside the jackpot determination range (step S403; No), numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern and the predetermined area of the ROM 101 are stored. The variation category corresponding to the range of the determination value including the random value MR3 is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table prepared in the above. In the loss variation pattern determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern depending on whether the gaming state is a short-time state or a non-short-time state. However, it is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. Based on the random number value MR3, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern assigned to the determined value that matches the random number value MR3 depending on whether or not the gaming state specified in step S401 is a short-time state. For example, when the random number value MR3 is “220”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the gaming state is the short-time state, and when the gaming state is the non-short-time state (not the short-time state), the variation pattern PB2. Select -1. If the CPU 103 selects PA1-1 or PA1-2 as the variation pattern, the CPU 103 determines that the variation category of the current determination result is the “non-reach lose” category. When the CPU 103 selects PA2-1 and PB2-1 to PB2-3 as the variation pattern, the CPU 103 determines that the variation category of the current determination result is the “reach lose” category.

  After step S <b> 412, the CPU 103 transmits a change setting for transmitting to the effect control board 12 a change category specifying command (a command for specifying a change category in the determination result at the time of starting winning) according to the determination result. Is performed (step S413). When the determination result is the “big hit” variation category, transmission setting of the command C611 (H) is performed as a variation category designation command (see FIG. 9B). If the determination result is a variation category of “non-reach loss”, the transmission setting of the command C600 (H) is performed as a variation category designation command (see FIG. 9B). When the determination result is the “reach lose” variation category, the transmission setting of the command C 610 (H) is performed as the variation category designation command (see FIG. 9B).

  After step S413, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a special figure reserved memory number designation command (step S414). Specifically, when the start port buffer value is “1”, transmission setting of the first special figure reserved memory number designation command is performed. When the start port buffer value is “2”, transmission setting of the second special figure reserved memory number designation command is performed. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command to be transmitted are increased by the current first special figure reserved memory number and second special figure reserved memory number (one by the start winning prize). The number of special figure hold memory number to be designated is a count of the first special figure hold memory number counter or the second special figure hold memory number counter. What is necessary is just to specify by a value. After step S414, the winning random number determination process ends.

  After the series of processes is executed, the command control process is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first starting condition and the second starting condition are satisfied. When established, the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation command, special figure reserved memory number designation command (first special figure pending memory) Four commands (number designation command or second special figure reserved storage number designation command) are transmitted as a set (start winning prize command) in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to being transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by command control processing for each timer interrupt.

  After step S211, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  Returning to FIG. 5, after executing the start winning determination process in step S <b> 101, the CPU 103 performs steps S <b> 110 to 10 in accordance with the value of the special process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. One of the processes of S117 is selected and executed.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, a special symbol is displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as a special symbol reservation storage unit. A determination is made whether to start the game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special symbol holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game. The CPU 103 may read the first special figure reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number count value, and determine whether both of the read values are “0” (if it is “0”). In this case, the special figure holding storage number is “0”.) Note that it may be determined whether or not the special figure reserved memory number is “0” by reading the total reserved memory number count value and determining whether or not the count value is “0”.

  When the special figure hold storage number is other than “0” (step S231; No), for example, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the top area of the special figure hold storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1”) As the held data, the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 and the start port data associated therewith are read out (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning or the second starting winning in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data and the start port data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Following the process of step S232, a variable special figure designation that is a stored value of a variable special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 in accordance with the start port data read in step S232. The buffer value is set to “1” (when the start port data is “1”) or “2” (when the start port data is “2”) (step S233). Thereby, it is set whether the special figure game to be started is of the first special figure or the second special figure.

  After step S233, when the start port data is “1”, the CPU 103 sets the first special figure reserved memory number to 1, for example, by subtracting and updating the first special figure reserved memory number count value by one. While updating so that it may subtract, the memory | storage content in a special figure reservation memory | storage part is shifted (step S234). When the start port data is “2”, the CPU 103 updates the second special figure reserved memory number by 1 by subtracting the second special figure reserved memory number count value by one, for example. At the same time, the contents stored in the special figure storage unit are shifted (step S234). For example, the special data reservation storage unit stores the hold data and the start port data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage areas corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “8”) one entry at a time. Shift to higher rank (storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “7”). Further, in the process of step S234, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1.

  After executing the process of step S234, the special figure display result which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is determined to be either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103, for example, based on the current gaming state and start-up data (data temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation), for example, the special figure display result determination table shown in any of FIGS. Set as the use table. Specifically, when the probability variation flag is in the off state and the start port data indicates “1”, the first special figure display result determination table (non-probability variation) in FIG. set. When the probability variation flag is on and the start port data indicates “1”, the first special figure display result determination table (probability variation) in FIG. 11B is set as the usage table. When the probability variation flag is off and the start port data indicates “2”, the second special figure display result determination table (non-probability variation) in FIG. 11C is set as the use table. When the probability variation flag is on and the start port data indicates “2”, the second special figure display result determination table (probability variation) in FIG. 11D is set as the usage table. In each special figure display result determination table, for example, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result sets the special figure display result to “big hit” or “lost”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result according to whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 from the random number buffer for variation, and converts it into the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1. Based on the special figure display result decision table set as the usage pattern, the decision result of either “big hit” or “losing” assigned to the decision value matching the random value MR1 is displayed as a special figure. What is necessary is just to determine as a result.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher decision ratio than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 5 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 12 as a use table. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type sets the jackpot type as “non-probable change” or “probability change”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result.

  In step S232, the CPU 103 reads numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation from the random number buffer for variation, and determines the big hit type read from the random number buffer for variation. If one of the jackpot types assigned to the determined value matching the random value MR2 is selected by referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for use Good.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit), a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, “0” in the case of “non-probability change”). In the case of “probability change”, the value of “1”) is stored to store the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S240; No), after step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  If the number of special figure hold storage is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (step S248), the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, after setting the transmission of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 5 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special diagram variation time) from the start of variable symbol special display until the finalized special symbol resulting in variable display is derived is determined. Is done. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S111 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 14 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”.

  In this embodiment, PA1-1 and PA1-2 are prepared as fluctuation patterns of “losing” in the case of “non-reach”. As the fluctuation pattern of “losing” in the case of “reach”, PA2-1 (normal reach is executed), PB2-1 (super reach A is executed), PB2-2 (super reach B is executed). PB2-3 (Super Reach C is executed) is prepared. Further, as a variation pattern of “big hit” when the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, PA4-1 (normal reach is executed), PB4-1 (super reach A is executed), PB4-2 (super reach B is executed) and PB4-3 (super reach C is executed) are prepared.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 13, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 reads the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern from the random number buffer for fluctuation, and refers to the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the read random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the random value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PB4-2.

  In the process of step S263 illustrated in FIG. 13, for example, the variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table illustrated in FIG. As an example, in the loss variation pattern determination table, depending on whether the gaming state is a short-time state or a non-short-time state (which can be specified by a short-time flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102), a fluctuation pattern determination disorder A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the numerical value MR3 only needs to be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the random value MR3 by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer and the state of the time reduction flag. The variation pattern assigned according to whether or not the determined value is in the short time state may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the random number MR3 is “220”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the time reduction flag is in the on state (when in the time reduction state), and when the time reduction flag is in the off state (non-time reduction state). ), The variation pattern PB2-1 is selected.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16, a variation pattern with a short special variation time is more easily selected in the short-time state. By shortening the variable display time, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of invalid start winnings, and to reduce the stop of the game ball fired by the player (so-called “stop hit”). Moreover, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased.

  15 and 16, when the super reach C is executed in the reach effect, the variable display result is “big hit” at the highest rate. Then, in the order of Super Reach B, Super Reach A, and Normal Reach, the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” (so-called big hit expectation) decreases.

  After executing any one of steps S262 and S263 shown in FIG. 13, a special figure variable time (also referred to as a variable time) which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 14, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The special figure change time is set by, for example, setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The determination of the variation pattern is also the determination of the special figure variation time.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. Control for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games in which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, control is performed to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, control is performed to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Thereby, a special figure game is started. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After executing the process of step S267, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the special figure display result, the variation pattern determination result, etc., transmission setting of a command (variation start command) at the start of special symbol variation Is performed (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the first variation start designation command, the variation pattern designation command ( A command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), a display result specifying command (a command including EXT data indicating the variable display result determined in step S239), a first special figure reserved memory number specifying command ( The first special figure reserved memory count value decremented by 1 in step S234, that is, a command including EXT data indicating the first special figure reserved memory number when one reserved memory is consumed by starting the execution of the special figure game). Perform transmission settings for sequential transmission. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second variation start designation command, a variation pattern designation command ( A command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), a display result specifying command (a command including EXT data indicating the variable display result determined in step S239), a second special figure reserved memory number specifying command ( The second special figure reserved memory count value decremented by 1 in step S234, that is, a command including EXT data indicating the second special figure reserved memory count when one reserved memory is consumed by starting the execution of the special figure game). Perform transmission settings for sequential transmission.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 in FIG. 5 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer. Then, when the timer value of the game control process timer (the timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure variation time has not elapsed, so control for executing variable display of the special figure game (for example, the first The first special symbol display is performed by updating the display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (control for transmitting a driving signal to appropriately update the display for maintaining the special symbol display for a predetermined time. The same applies hereinafter). In the device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process for changing the special symbol is performed, and the special symbol changing process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The apparatus 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110) that is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) (the fixed special symbol is a predetermined time). It is good to control so that it is continuously displayed.) When the display is stopped, the symbol confirmation designation command transmission setting is also performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit flag is on. When the big hit flag is on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays executed in the time reduction state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (time reduction remaining number) ) Is counted. The count value of the short time counter is counted as “0”. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, which is a predetermined time) is set as an initial value in the game control process timer. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. After that, it is set to send a hit start designation command and a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state (in this case, a command for designating the normal state), and the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. The symbol stop process is terminated. Since the gaming state is changed after the big hit gaming state, it is not necessary to transmit the gaming state designation command here.

  When the big hit flag is in the off state, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is in the on state. If it is in the on state, “1” is subtracted from the count value of the time reduction number counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-short end condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. Thereafter, transmission setting for transmitting a game state designation command based on the current game state is performed. When the time flag is off, the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or after the game state designation command transmission setting, the special process flag value is updated to “0”, etc. Then, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer. If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the big hit release pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the round game start timing has come. In this case, a process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and opening the grand prize opening (for example, a process of transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door), the big prize opening A process for setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the period during which the game is opened to the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This big hit release process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state in the process, the winning prize opening may be changed from the open state to the closed state (or the counter may be counted by a counter (provided in the RAM 102) or the like). Including a process for determining whether or not it is time to return to a partially open state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after decrementing by 1 has reached 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the big prize opening is closed. Therefore, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of turning off the solenoid 82 by stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door) Processing to set the timer value corresponding to the winning period closing period (a round game interval period, a preset period) in the game control process timer, or to decrement the count value of the round counter is executed Is done. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal Etc.), and the process during the big hit release is completed. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, there are processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it is not “0”, and the like. Done.

  When it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times. Is a waiting time until the end of the game, and a timer value corresponding to a predetermined time is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed.

  When the process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If not, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state Is maintained, and the processing after the big hit release ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the process for opening the big winning opening and the period for opening the big winning opening. A process for setting the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the big winning opening is opened in step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, and the jackpot end process is terminated as it is. When the timer value decremented by 1 reaches 0, the ending is completed. Therefore, depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, the short time flag, short time counter, probability change flag, etc. Set the state.

  For example, if the big hit type is “probability change” (for example, the big hit type buffer setting value is “1”), the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are turned on, and the initial value is counted in the time reduction number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. “100” is set as the value. If the big hit type is “non-probable change” (for example, the big hit type buffer set value is “0”), only the short time flag is turned on, and “100” is set as the initial count value in the short time counter. In the jackpot end processing, after such setting, a transmission setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state corresponding to the setting is performed, and various data such as a gaming control process timer and a jackpot type buffer setting value (next value) The variable is not carried over to the variable display), and the special figure process flag value is updated to “0”.

  Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, various control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer (provided in the RAM 122) are read out and then read out. Setting or control corresponding to the control command is performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as 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 the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, the process returns to the determination of whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  After the series of processes is executed, the command control process is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first starting condition and the second starting condition are satisfied. When established, the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation command, special figure reserved memory number designation command (first special figure pending memory) Four commands (number designation command or second special figure reserved storage number designation command) are transmitted as a set (start winning prize command) in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to being transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by command control processing for each timer interrupt.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not a start winning prize command (start opening prize designation command, special figure reserved memory number designation command, symbol designation command, variation category designation command) has been received from the main board 11. (Step S681). When the start winning command is received (step S681; Yes), the received command is stored in the start winning command buffer (step S682).

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the configuration of the start winning command buffer. In step S682, the first or second start opening winning designation command, the first or second special figure hold memory is stored in the storage area having the smallest hold display number serving as the buffer number among the free areas of the start winning command buffer. A number designation command, a symbol designation command, and a variation category designation command are stored in order. In the start winning command buffer, a storage area is secured so that a set of effect control commands (start winning command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the pending display numbers “1” to “8” in the start winning command buffer according to the receiving order of the effect control command (start winning command) received when the start winning occurs. The storage area is stored sequentially from the beginning of the empty area.

  In FIG. 19, “C400 (H)” of the symbol designation command indicates that the determination result of the variable display result is “losing”, and “C402 (H)” indicates that the determination result of the variable display result is “ Assume that it is a "big hit" of "probability change" (big hit type). The variation category designation command “C600 (H)” indicates that the variation category is “non-reach loss”, “C610 (H)” indicates that the variation category is “reach loss”, and “C611 (H)” "Indicates that the variation category is" big hit ". “C102 (H)” to “C104 (H)” of the special figure reserved memory number designation commands respectively indicate that the first special figure reserved memory number is “2” to “4” at the time of start winning. . “C202 (H)” to “C204 (H)” of the special figure reserved memory number designation commands respectively indicate that the first special figure reserved memory number is “2” to “4” at the start winning prize. . In FIG. 19, the number of the first special figure hold memory is the same for the holding numbers “5” and “7”. This is the first after the start winning of the holding number “5”. A special game is executed, and the first start prize is shown during the execution.

  The start winning command stored in the start winning command buffer has a one-to-one correspondence with the hold display symbol. Specifically, the hold display number and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other, whereby the start winning command corresponds to the hold display symbol on a one-to-one basis.

  For example, the hold display number “1” in the start winning command buffer corresponds to the first display position from the left of the display area 5H, and the hold display number “2” in the start winning command buffer corresponds to the left of the display area 5H. The hold display number “8” in the start winning command buffer corresponds to the eighth (rightmost) display position from the left of the display area 5H.

  For example, when the start winning command is stored in the hold display number “4” of the start winning command buffer, the hold display symbol is displayed at the fourth display position from the left of the display area 5H. At this time, since the start winning command should be stored in the hold display numbers “1” to “3” of the start winning command buffer, they are also held at the first to third display positions from the left of the display area 5H. The display symbol is displayed.

  The start winning time command stored in association with the hold display number is transmitted in correspondence with the extraction of the random value at the start winning time, and the extracted random value data is stored in the special figure hold memory of FIG. Is stored as hold data (information for executing variable display) corresponding to the hold number. Similarly to the hold data, each time the variable display is executed, the start winning command for the hold display number “1” (the start winning command stored in association with the hold display number “1”) is deleted. The start winning commands for the lower hold display numbers “2” to “8” are shifted up one by one (hold display numbers “1” to “7”) (details will be described later). That is, the same number corresponds to the hold number and the hold display number, and the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number and the hold display number of the same number respectively correspond to the start winning command. . That is, the start winning command corresponds to variable display executed based on the hold data having the same hold number as the hold display number corresponding to the command. Furthermore, since the hold display symbol is also displayed at the position corresponding to the hold display number, the hold data and the start winning command corresponding to the same hold display number and the hold number respectively, and the position corresponding to the same hold display number. The displayed hold display symbols correspond to each other and correspond to the same variable display. The hold display symbol represents variable display executed based on the corresponding hold data.

  In addition, a target flag is provided corresponding to each hold display number in the start winning command buffer. In addition, the start winning command buffer has a storage area for storing the notice information and the execution information corresponding to each hold display number (that is, the notice information and the execution information correspond to each hold display number). And memorized). For those with the same hold display number and hold number, the advance notice information, execution information, and target flag correspond to the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number of the same number, and execute based on the hold data It corresponds to the variable display etc. which are made.

  For example, the start winning command with the hold display number “4” corresponds to the hold data with the hold number “4” and corresponds to the variable display executed based on the hold data. The variable display executed based on the hold data of the hold number “4” corresponds to the target flag, the advance notice information, and the execution information corresponding to the hold display number “4”. The hold display symbol displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold display number “4” corresponds to the hold data of the hold number “4” and the start winning command of the hold display number “4”, and the hold number “4”. "Represents a variable display executed based on the on-hold data.

  The target flag is a flag that is turned on when the variable display corresponding to the flag is the target of the pre-reading notice effect. In FIG. 19, the variable display corresponding to the start winning command of the hold display numbers “3” and “7” is the target. The target flag will be described later.

  The advance notice information is information that specifies the type of prefetch notice effect to be executed with the corresponding variable display as a target, and its mode (notice pattern). This information is stored in correspondence with the hold display number (start winning prize command) with the target flag turned on. The advance notice information will be described later, but if the advance notice information is confirmed, the type and form of the prefetch notice effect that is executed with the variable display corresponding to the advance notice information as a target can be known.

  The execution information is information for specifying the type of prefetching notice effect to be executed and its mode (notice pattern) when executing the prefetching notice effect at the time of execution of the corresponding variable display. Although the execution information will be described later, the type of pre-reading notice effect scheduled to be executed when the variable display corresponding to the execution information is executed can be understood from the execution information.

  After step S682 or when the start winning command is not received (step S681; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs analysis processing on other effect control commands (step S689) and ends the command analysis processing. To do.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a table of processes performed in the command analysis process for each effect control command. In the processing content, S682 indicates that the processing is performed in step S682 described above. Other processing contents are, for example, processing performed in step S689. Each reception flag and each storage area in the table are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Also, setting the reception flag means turning on. Note that the reception flag and the command stored in the storage area may be appropriately cleared at an appropriate timing (for example, when the reception of the command is confirmed once by the reception flag and the confirmation is performed again later) Clear if necessary, etc.)

  When the first or second special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as the change start command, that is, the first or second special figure reserved memory number designation command is issued together with the first or second fluctuation start designation command. When received, the first or second special figure reserved memory number designation command is stored in the first or second special figure reserved memory number designation command storage area.

  When receiving the gaming state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the contents of the received gaming state designation command. The high-accuracy flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the probability-changing state. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the short time state. The high time flag on the main board 11 side is turned on. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. For example, when the gaming state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probability change flag and the time-short flag are designated to be on), the effect control CPU 120 designates the high-probability flag and the high Both base flags are turned on (if the flag is already on, the on state is maintained. The same applies to the on state and the off state for both flags). When the gaming state designation command specifies the high probability low base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and high base Turn off the flag.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice determination process for executing a prefetch notice effect (step S162).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice determination process. In the pre-reading notice determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents of the start winning command buffer (step S701), and the received command (start winning command) is newly stored in the start winning command buffer. (Step S702).

  If there is a new received command, it is determined whether there are three or more variable displays that are targets of the pre-reading notice among the variable displays corresponding to each start winning command currently stored in the starting winning command buffer (step S703). In step S703, for example, it is determined whether or not three or more of the target flags in the current start winning command buffer are in an ON state.

  If there are not three or more variable displays to be the target of the prefetching notice because three or more target flags are not turned on (step S703; No), the effect control CPU 120 holds the pending storage (in a new received command). It is determined whether there are four or more corresponding hold storages) (step S705). In step S705, for example, if a start winning command is stored after the hold display number “4”, it is determined that there are four or more hold memories.

  When it is determined that there are four or more on-hold memories (step S705; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the on-hold display notice (step S706).

  Here, the hold display notice will be described. The hold display advance notice sets the color of the hold display pattern corresponding to the target variable display to a predetermined color (in this case, “blue”, “green”, “red”), so that the target jackpot expectation (target This is a pre-reading notice effect (see the hold display symbol H (T) in FIG. 34B) for notifying the ratio that the display result of the variable display becomes “big hit”.

  In step S706, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value SR1 for determining the notice effect execution updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and the hold display notice is based on the extracted numerical data. With reference to the decision table (previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121), whether or not the hold display notice is executed, and the form of the hold display notice (the notice pattern, here, the color of the hold display symbol) when executed decide.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the hold display notice determination table. In the hold display advance notice determination table, “no execution” (result of determination not to execute hold display advance notice), “notice pattern HH1” (a mode in which the color of the hold display symbol is “green”), and “notice pattern HH2” ( A determination value (a mode in which the color of the reserved display symbol is “blue”) and a determination value (compared with the random value SR1) in each determination result consisting of “notice pattern HH3” (a mode in which the reserved display symbol is “red”). In FIG. 22, the determination ratio (selection ratio) is described.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “non-reach loss” (in the case of C600 (H)), “no execution” at a rate of 90%. The decision result is selected, “notice pattern HH1” is selected at a rate of 5%, “notice pattern HH2” is selected at a rate of 3%, and “notice pattern HH3” is selected at a rate of 2%. A hold display advance notice determination table may be configured.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “reach lose” (when C610 (H)), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 40%. The result is selected, “notice pattern HH1” is selected at a rate of 30%, “notice pattern HH2” is selected at a rate of 20%, and “notice pattern HH3” is selected at a rate of 10%. A display notice determination table may be configured.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “big hit” (in the case of C611 (H)), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 10%. The result is selected, “notice pattern HH1” is selected at a rate of 20%, “notice pattern HH2” is selected at a rate of 30%, and “notice pattern HH3” is selected at a rate of 40%. A display notice determination table may be configured.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the hold display notice determination table based on the random value SR1 and the variation category designated by the variation category designation command, and the decision value matching the random value SR1 is determined according to the variation category. If it is assigned to “No execution”, it is decided not to execute the hold display advance notice (“No execution” is selected), and if it is assigned to “Precaution pattern HH1”. When it is determined that the hold display notice is to be executed with “notice pattern HH1” with the hold display symbol set to “green” (“notice pattern HH1” is selected), and assigned to “notice pattern HH2” Is determined to execute the hold display notice with the “notice pattern HH2” in which the hold display symbol is set to “blue” (“notice pattern HH2” is selected). If it is assigned to the “notice pattern HH3”, it is determined that the hold notice is to be executed with the “notice pattern HH3” to change the hold display symbol to “red” (“notice pattern HH3” is selected). .)

  As shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 22, in this embodiment, when the variation category is “big hit”, the determination ratio of the notice pattern HH3 that sets the hold display symbol to “red” is the highest, and the hold display symbol is “ The decision ratio of the notice pattern HH2 to be “blue” is the next highest, the decision ratio of the notice pattern HH1 to be the “green” hold display symbol is the next highest, and the decision ratio of “no execution” is the lowest, and the fluctuation The determination ratio of the category “non-reach lose” or “reach lose” is reversed. Therefore, the target jackpot expectation when the color of the hold display symbol is “red” (the possibility that the variable display result of the hold display symbol (target) that changes color will be “hit”) is the highest The target big hit expectation degree when the color of the display symbol becomes “blue” is the next highest, and the target big hit expectation degree when the color of the hold display symbol becomes “green” is the next highest. Thus, in the hold display advance notice of this embodiment, the jackpot expectation that differs depending on the color of the hold display symbol is notified. Further, when the color of the hold display symbol changes (when the hold display advance notice is executed), the target jackpot expectation is higher than when the color does not change (when the hold display advance notice is not executed).

  After step S706, the type of the prefetching notice for the latest prefetching target (that is, the prefetching notice determined to be executed most recently) among the variable display of the hold storage excluding the variable display corresponding to the new received command. Type) is specified (step S707). For example, the production control CPU 120 identifies the hold display number having the largest number among the hold display numbers corresponding to the target flags that are turned on in the command buffer at the start winning prize, and corresponds to the specified hold display number. The type of the prefetching notice of the latest prefetching target is specified based on the notice information stored in the memory. As will be described later, the type of pre-reading notice effect that is executed with the variable display with the target flag turned on as the target is associated with the hold display number with the target flag turned on, and information on the mode is notified. Stored as information. By confirming the advance notice information, the type of the prefetch notice to be executed can be specified. If there is no target flag turned on in the start winning command buffer, for example, it may be specified that there is no kind of prefetch notice.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a special image notice and a chance eye notice in the type of the prefetch notice effect specified in step S707 (step S708). When there is no special image notice and chance eye notice (step S708; Yes), neither the special image notice nor the chance eye notice is executed for the latest prefetch target. If there is no target flag that is turned on (when it is specified that there is no kind of prefetching notice), it is determined that there is no special image notice or chance eye notice (step S708; Yes).

  If there is no special image notice or chance eye notice in the type of prefetch notice effect specified in step S707 (step S708; Yes), whether or not to execute the special image notice and chance eye notice is determined (step S709).

  In step S709, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute a special image notice.

  Here, the special image notice will be described. First, variable display of decorative symbols will be described. FIG. 33A shows the decorative symbols (plural decorative symbols) that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C of the image display device 5. FIG. Here, a plurality of decorative symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom in the decorative symbol display area 5C. Similarly, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5, a plurality of decorative symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom. In this manner, a plurality of decorative symbols are variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5.

  The special image notice includes the special image effect and the background change effect as described above.

  In the special image effect, a special image (here, a circle-shaped image) is superimposed and displayed on one of the variably displayed decorative symbols (here, “6”). One of the decorative symbols is hidden in the special image and is changed to the special image (see FIG. 33B, and the control may be replaced with one special image of the decorative symbol for control). In this embodiment, one of the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is changed to a special image (that is, the special image is changed after the variable display is started). The decorative symbol to be changed may be common to the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, or may be different. For example, in the decorative symbol display area 5L, “3” is set as the left decorative symbol. Is changed to a special image, “6” is changed to a special image in the decorative symbol display area 5C (FIG. 33B), and “1” is changed to the left decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5R. Changed to a special image. In addition, the decorative design to be changed to the special image may be determined in advance according to the aspect of the special image effect to be executed.

  After the decorative design is changed to the special image, the decorative design and the special image are variably displayed (see FIG. 34C). That is, variable display is continued even after the special image is changed. Here, the continued variable display is also part of the special image effect. That is, the special image effect is an effect including changing the decorative design to at least an apparent special image and performing variable display with the changed special image and the unmodified decorative design.

  In the special image effect, finally, the display result of the variable display is stopped and displayed. At this time, if the special image is displayed as a variable display and stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the result of the effect is successful (see FIG. 34F). Further, when the special image is not stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as the variable display result (when the variable display result is a combination of the decorative symbol or a combination of the decorative symbol and the special image) The result of the production fails (see FIG. 34D). Special image effects that produce a successful result (display result with special images) are called “successful special image effects”, and special image effects that produce a failure (display results with no special images) fail. “Gase special image production”, “Gase” and so on.

  When a successful special image effect is executed (when the variable display results are obtained as a special image), the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 in the subsequent variable display (the effect image of the variable display effect, etc.) ) Is performed to change the background to a special background different from the normal one (see FIG. 34G). In a successful special image production, after the special images are all stopped and displayed, the special images are erased, the decorative design covered by the special image appears, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative design is derived. . For this reason, when a successful special image effect is executed, the special image may be set so as to cover the decorative pattern constituting the variable display result.

  When the special image effect of gas is performed, the special image is stopped and displayed in at least one decorative symbol display area, and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the other areas. Thereafter, the special image is erased, and the decorative pattern hidden in the special image is displayed (see FIG. 34E). Thus, subsequent to the variable display result as the effect of the special image effect, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (combination composed of the decorative design and not including the special image) is derived and displayed ( The display result of the variable display of the decorative design is included in the variable display of the decorative design and is not included in the special image effect). When the special image effect of the gaze is executed, the background change effect is not executed thereafter. In addition, as a display result of the variable display of decorative symbols, a chance item for a chance item notice described later may be derived (see FIG. 34E). When the special image effect of GASE is executed, the special image that is stopped and displayed is a decorative pattern that constitutes the variable display result, and is set so as to cover the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in the same display area as the special image. Good.

  The special image notice is basically executed from the variable display of the target before three changes. Specifically, as an execution mode of the special image notice, a notice pattern that executes a special image effect of gas in the variable display before the target changes three times, and thereafter does not execute a background change effect (notice pattern TG1 in FIG. 23). There is. Also, as the execution mode of the special image notice, the special image effect of the gas is executed in the variable display of the target before the third change, and the successful special image effect is executed in the next variable display (the variable display before the change of two). In addition, there is a notice pattern (notice pattern TG2 in FIG. 23) in which a background change effect is executed in the immediately preceding variable display and target variable display. In addition, as a special image notice execution mode, a special image effect that is successful in the variable display before three changes of the target is executed, and a background change effect is executed in the next variable display, the previous variable display, and the target variable display. There is a notice pattern (notice pattern TG3 in FIG. 23). As will be described later, the special image effect is executed so as not to suffer from the reach effect. Therefore, as described later, even if the notice pattern is decided and execution of the special image notice is decided, the special image effect and the background image effect may be executed after the variable display that is originally executed. .

  In step S709, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR2 for determining the notice effect execution updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the special image notice is based on the extracted numerical data. With reference to a determination table (previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121), whether or not a special image notice is to be executed, and a special image notice form (notice pattern) when it is executed are determined.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the special image notice determination table. In the special image advance notice determination table, “no execution” (decision result not to execute special image advance notice) and “notice pattern TG1” (a mode in which the special image effect of the first is executed and the background change effect is not executed thereafter) “Preliminary pattern TG2” (a mode in which the effect is executed in the order of the special image effect of Gase, the special image effect of success, and the background change effect), and “Notice pattern TG3” (the special image effect of success, the background change effect The determination value (the determination ratio is described in FIG. 23) to be compared with the random value SR2 is assigned to each determination result consisting of a mode in which effects are performed in order) at different ratios depending on the variation category. It only has to be done.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “non-reach loss” (in the case of C600 (H)), “no execution” at a rate of 70%. The determination result is selected, “notice pattern TG1” is selected at a rate of 26%, “notice pattern TG2” is selected at a rate of 2%, and “notice pattern TG3” is selected at a rate of 2%. A special image notice determination table may be configured.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “reach lose” (in the case of C610 (H)), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 60%. The result is selected, “notice pattern TG1” is selected at a rate of 30%, “notice pattern TG2” is selected at a rate of 5%, and “notice pattern TG3” is selected at a rate of 5%. An image notice determination table may be configured.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “big hit” (in the case of C611 (H)), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 5%. The result is selected, “notice pattern TG1” is selected at a rate of 5%, “notice pattern TG2” is selected at a rate of 45%, and “notice pattern TG3” is selected at a rate of 45%. An image notice determination table may be configured.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the special image notice determination table based on the random value SR2 and the variation category designated by the variation category designation command, and the decision value matching the random value SR2 is determined according to the variation category. When it is assigned to “No execution”, it is determined that the special image notice is not executed (“No execution” is selected), and when it is assigned to “Notice pattern TG1”. It is determined that the special image notice is executed with the notice pattern TG1 ("Notice pattern TG1" has been selected). ("Notice pattern TG2" is selected) and is assigned to "Notice pattern TG3" It determines to perform the special image notice in the notice pattern TG3 (so that the "notice pattern TG3" is selected.).

  As shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 23, in this embodiment, when the variation category is “big hit”, the determination ratio of the notice patterns TG2 and TG3 is high and the determination ratio of the notice pattern TG1 and no execution is low. The determination ratio of the fluctuation category “non-reach loss” or “reach loss” is reversed. Therefore, when the background change image is executed by executing the special image effect of success, the target big hit expectation degree (the target variable display result is “big hit”) than when the background change image is not executed. Possibility). Further, when the background change image is not executed, the determination ratio of “non-reach loss” or “reach loss” is higher in the notice pattern TG1 than in the case of no execution. Even if the background change image is not executed, the target jackpot expectation is higher than when the special image notice is not executed.

  In step S709, the effect control CPU 120 also determines whether or not to execute a chance eye notice.

  Here, the chance eye notice will be described. Each decorative pattern that is variably displayed is color-coded into one of a plurality of colors (green, blue, red). For example, “4”, “6” and “9” are green, “2”, “5” and “8” are blue, “1”, “3” and “7” are red. Yes. In the chance eye notice, a combination of decorative symbols of the same color as the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols (here, non-reach combinations, “3, 7, 1”, “2, 5, 8”, “6, 4, 9 ”, etc.), the target big hit expectation degree is notified. In this embodiment, the degree of jackpot expectation differs depending on which color decorative pattern constitutes the chance eye. Note that the chance may be “1, 1, 3”, “5, 8, 8”, or the like. Since the decorative symbols stop in the order of the left decorative symbol, the right decorative symbol, and the central decorative symbol, such a chance will not be reached. The chance may be a combination of reach loses such as “7, 3, 7”.

  The chance eye notice is basically executed by variable display executed three times before the target (that is, the chance eye notice is derived by variable display three times before the target). When the three variable displays include a variable display that reaches a reach mode, execution of the chance eye notice is limited in the variable display that becomes the reach effect and the variable display that is executed before that (details). Will be described later).

  In step S709, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR3 for determining the notice effect execution updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter and the chance eye notice based on the extracted numerical data. With reference to the determination table (previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121), the presence / absence of execution of the chance eye notice and the mode (notification pattern) of the chance eye notice when executed are determined.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a chance eye notice determination table. In the special image notice determination table, “no execution” (decision result not to execute chance eye notice) and “notice pattern TM1” (a mode in which “green” chance eyes are derived and displayed in the variable display three times before the target) And “notice pattern TM2” (a mode in which “blue” chances are derived and displayed in the variable display three times before the target) and “notice pattern TM3” (“red” in the variable display three times before the target) The determination value (the determination ratio is described in FIG. 24) compared with the random number value SR3 is included in each determination result consisting of the following: It only has to be assigned.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “non-reach loss” (in the case of C600 (H)), “no execution” at a rate of 90%. The determination result is selected, “notice pattern TM1” is selected at a rate of 5%, “notice pattern TM2” is selected at a rate of 3%, and “notice pattern TM3” is selected at a rate of 2%. A chance eye notice determination table may be configured.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “reach lose” (when C610 (H)), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 40%. The result is selected, “notice pattern TM1” is selected at a rate of 30%, “notice pattern TM2” is selected at a rate of 20%, and “notice pattern TM3” is selected at a rate of 10%. An eye notice determination table may be configured.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “big hit” (in the case of C611 (H)), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 10%. The result is selected, “notice pattern TM1” is selected at a rate of 20%, “notice pattern TM2” is selected at a rate of 30%, and “notice pattern TM3” is selected at a rate of 40%. An eye notice determination table may be configured.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the chance eye notice determination table based on the random value SR3 and the variation category designated by the variation category designation command, and the decision value matching the random value SR2 is determined according to the variation category. When it is assigned to “No execution”, it is determined that the chance eye notice is not executed (“No execution” is selected), and when it is assigned to “Notification pattern TM1”. It is determined that the chance notice will be executed with the “notice pattern TM1” for deriving and displaying the “green” chance eye (the “notice pattern TM1” is selected), and is assigned to the “notice pattern TM2”. In this case, it is determined that the chance eye notice is executed by the “notice pattern TM2” which is derived and displayed by the “blue” chance eye (the “notice pattern TM2” is selected). If it has been assigned to the “notice pattern TM3”, it is determined that the chance eye notice is executed by the “notice pattern TM3” that derives and displays the “red” chance eye (“notice pattern TM3”). Is selected.)

  As shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 24, in this embodiment, when the variation category is “big hit”, the determination ratio of the notice pattern TM3 that sets the chance to “red” is the highest, and the chance eye is “blue”. The decision rate of the notice pattern TM2 to be set next is the next highest, the decision rate of the notice pattern TM1 to make the chance “green” is the next highest, the decision rate of “no execution” is the lowest, and the variation category is “ The determination ratio of “non-reach lose” or “reach lose” is reversed. For this reason, when the chance chance of “red” is derived, the target jackpot expectation is the highest, and when the chance eye of “blue” is derived, the target jackpot expectation is the second highest, and “green” The target's jackpot expectation when the chance is derived is the next highest. In this way, in the chance eye notice of this embodiment, the jackpot expectation that differs depending on the color of the chance eye is noticed. In addition, when the chance eye notice is executed, the target big hit expectation is higher than when the chance notice is not executed.

  In this embodiment, “1”, “3”, and “7” constitute a jackpot combination whose jackpot type is “probability variation” as described above, and “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” can constitute a jackpot combination whose jackpot type is “non-probable variation” as described above. Therefore, “1”, “3”, and “7” are numbers that can be more advantageous to the player than “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8”. Here, as described above, “1”, “3”, and “7” are red, and “red” chance eyes having a high expectation degree of big hit are configured. In this way, the big hit expectation degree of the chance eye constituted by the decorative pattern with high advantage (the degree of advantage of the big hit combination including the decorative pattern, etc.) may be increased.

  In this embodiment, each chance eye derived by each of the variable displays of a plurality of times has the same color according to the notice pattern (if the colors are the same, a combination of chance eyes (here, each decoration) The position of the symbol may change with each variable display.) For example, the first chance is “blue”, the second chance is “red”, etc. Eyes may be displayed. In such a case, the big hit expectation degree of the chance eye notice pattern (target big hit expectation degree) is, for example, the highest big hit expectation of the chance hit color expectation of the last chance color or the color of each chance eye Expectation.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the type of the prefetch notice effect specified in step S707 includes at least one of a special image notice or a chance eye notice (step S708; No), or after executing the above step S709. It is determined whether there is an item notice in the type of the prefetch notice effect specified in S707 (step S710).

  When there is no item notice (step S710; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the item notice (step S711). Even when there is no target flag that is turned on (when it is specified that there is no kind of prefetching notice), it is determined that the item notice is not executed.

  Here, the item notice will be described. The item notice is an effect of notifying the target jackpot expectation by displaying an item image (for example, an image of an item such as a sword, armor, treasure box, or medicine) during variable display. In this embodiment, multiple types of items (items 1 to 3) are prepared, and the target jackpot expectation differs depending on the item. In the item notice, the item image is displayed in each of the variable display of the target and the variable display of the three changes before the target.

  In step S711, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR4 for determining the notice effect execution updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and determines the item notice based on the extracted value data. With reference to a table (previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121), the presence / absence of an item notice is determined, and the item notice mode (notice pattern, here, the type of item) for execution is determined.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an item notice determination table. In the item notice determination table, “no execution” (decision result not to execute the hold display notice), “notice pattern IT1” (a mode in which item 1 appears), and “notice pattern IT2” (a mode in which item 2 appears) And a determination value to be compared with the random value SR4 (in FIG. 25, a determination ratio (selection ratio) is described) in each determination result including “notice pattern IT3” (a mode in which item 3 appears). However, what is necessary is just to be allocated in a different ratio according to a fluctuation | variation category.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “non-reach loss” (in the case of C600 (H)), “no execution” at a rate of 90%. The decision result is selected, “notice pattern IT1” is selected at a rate of 5%, “notice pattern IT2” is selected at a rate of 3%, and “notice pattern IT3” is selected at a rate of 2%. An item notice determination table may be configured.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “reach lose” (when C610 (H)), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 40%. The result is selected, “notice pattern IT1” is selected at a rate of 30%, “notice pattern IT2” is selected at a rate of 20%, and “notice pattern IT3” is selected at a rate of 10%. A notice determination table may be configured.

  In this embodiment, when the variation category designated by the variation category designation command of the new received command is “big hit” (in the case of C611 (H)), “no execution” is determined at a rate of 10%. The result is selected, “notice pattern IT1” is selected at a rate of 20%, “notice pattern IT2” is selected at a rate of 30%, and “notice pattern IT3” is selected at a rate of 40%. A notice determination table may be configured.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the item notice determination table based on the random value SR4 and the variation category designated by the variation category designation command, and the decision value matching the random value SR4 is determined according to the variation category. If it is assigned to “No execution”, it is decided not to execute the hold display advance notice (“No execution” is selected), and if it is assigned to “Notice pattern IT1”, it is an item. It is determined that the item notice is to be executed with “notice pattern IT1” that causes 1 to appear (“notice pattern IT1” is selected), and if assigned to “notice pattern IT2”, item 2 appears. It is determined that the item notice is executed with the “notice pattern IT2” to be executed (“notice pattern IT2” is selected). If that were assigned to the pattern IT3 "determines to execute the item notice the" notice pattern IT3 "which appeared item 3 (so that the" notice pattern IT3 "is selected.).

  As shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 25, in this embodiment, when the variation category is “big hit”, the determination ratio of the notice pattern IT3 that causes the item 3 to appear is the highest, and the notice pattern IT2 that causes the item 2 to appear. The next highest decision rate, the decision rate of the notice pattern IT1 that causes the item 1 to appear is the next highest, the decision rate of “no execution” is the lowest, and the change category is “non-reach lose” or “reach lose” The ratio is reversed. Therefore, when the item 3 appears, the target jackpot expectation is the highest, when the item 2 appears the target hit expectation is the next highest, and when the item 1 appears the target jackpot expectation is It is getting higher. Thus, in the item notice of this embodiment, the jackpot expectation that differs depending on the type of the item that appears is announced. Further, when the item notice is executed, the target jackpot expectation is higher than when the item notice is not executed.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes the prefetching notice effect by the above process when the item notice is in the type of the prefetching notice effect specified in step S707 (step S710; No) or after executing the above step S711. When determined, turn on the target flag corresponding to the new received command (for example, if the new received command is stored in the hold display number “7”, the target flag corresponding to “7”) The information about the pre-reading notice effect determined to be executed by the above process is stored in the start winning command buffer as notice information and execution information (step S711).

  In step S711, the effect control CPU 120 stores the advance notice information in association with the target flag that has been turned on this time. That is, the advance notice information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number of the target flag that is turned on this time. For example, the identification information of the notice pattern of the prefetch notice effect determined to be executed above (for example, “HH1” to “HH3”, “TG1” to “TG3”, “TM1” attached after the notice pattern in FIGS. To “TM3”, “IT1” to “IT3”) are stored as the notice information.

  For example, when it is determined to execute the hold display advance notice with the advance notice pattern HH3, the identification information (for example, “HH3”) of the advance notice pattern HH3 is stored as the advance notice information. For example, when it is determined that the special image notice is executed with the notice pattern TG1, the identification information (for example, “TG3”) of the notice pattern TG3 is stored as the notice information. When a plurality of types of prefetching notice effects are executed, the notice information for each of the plurality of types of prefetching notice effects is stored.

  In the example of FIG. 19, “IT3” and “HH1” are stored as the advance notice information in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number “3”. The pre-reading notice effect that is executed by targeting the variable display of the hold display number “3” based on the notice information of the hold display number “3” is the item notice in the notice pattern IT3 and the hold display notice in the notice pattern HH1. I understand that. Since the hold display advance notice is executed with the advance notice pattern HH1, the hold display symbol displayed at the position corresponding to the hold display number “3” is green.

  In the example of FIG. 19, “TM3”, “TG1”, and “HH3” are stored as the advance notice information in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number “7”. The pre-reading notice effect executed with the variable display of the hold display number “7” as a target based on the notice information of the hold display number “7” includes the chance eye notice in the notice pattern TM3 and the special image notice in the notice pattern TG1. It can be seen that this is a hold display notice in the notice pattern HH3. Since the hold display advance notice is executed with the advance notice pattern HH3, the hold display symbol displayed at the position corresponding to the hold display number “7” is red.

  In this way, in this embodiment, by confirming the advance notice information, the type of the pre-reading notice effect that targets the variable display corresponding to the notice information (the type of the pre-reading notice effect that is scheduled to be executed or is being executed, etc.) ) Can be specified. In particular, in the above, if the notice information is “HH1” to “HH3”, it can be specified that the pre-read notice effect to be executed includes a hold display notice, and if the notice information is “TG1” to “TG3”, It can be specified that a special image notice is included in the pre-reading notice effect to be executed, and if the notice information is “TM1” to “TM3”, it can be specified that a chance eye notice is included in the pre-reading notice effect to be executed. If “IT1” to “IT3”, it can be specified that the item preview is included in the prefetched preview effect to be executed.

  The advance notice information may be any information as long as at least one of the types of prefetch advance notice effects and the mode thereof can be understood in accordance with the contents of subsequent processing. Further, the notice information may be information including information on the type of the pre-read notice effect and information on the mode.

  Further, the CPU 120 for effect control stores the memory corresponding to the hold display number of the variable display for executing the pre-reading notice effect (the pre-reading notice effect determined to be executed as described above) with the variable display corresponding to the target flag turned on this time as the target. Execution information is stored in the area. When the pre-reading notice effect determined to be executed is any one of the special image notice, the chance eye notice, and the item notice, it is a hold display number of a new received command (a hold display number of a variable display of a target. For example, “ 7 ”) and the previous three hold display numbers (the hold display numbers of the variable display of the three changes before the target. For example,“ 6 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 4 ”) Execution information is stored in a storage area corresponding to the type and form of the pre-reading notice effect. When there are a plurality of prefetching notice effects to be executed, execution information is stored for each.

  For example, the identification information of the notice pattern of the prefetch notice effect determined to be executed above (for example, “TG1” to “TG3”, “TM1” to “TM3”, “IT1” attached after the notice pattern in FIGS. 23 to 25) To “IT3”) are stored as execution information. In addition, in the special image preview, there are also a special image effect of Gase, a special image effect of success, and a background change effect. For each of “TG1” to “TG3”, which of these effects is executed. Also, information for specifying is added. For example, when a special image effect of gasse is executed in the notice pattern TG1 or TG2, the execution information is stored as “TG1 (gase)” or “TG2 (gase)”. For example, when a special special effect of success is executed in the notice pattern TG2 or TG3, the execution information is stored as “TG2 (success)” and “TG3 (success)”. For example, when the background change effect is executed in the notice pattern TG2 or TG3, the execution information is stored as “TG2 (background)” and “TG3 (background)”.

  The execution information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the higher hold display number based on the hold display number corresponding to the target flag turned on this time (the hold display number corresponding to the new received command). What kind of execution information is stored in the storage area corresponding to which hold display number may be defined in advance for each type of pre-reading notice effect or notice pattern. A specific example in which execution information is stored will be described below. The hold display number of a new received command is “7”, the hold display number three before that is “4”, and the hold display number two before is “ 5 ”and the previous hold display number as“ 6 ”. Naturally, the hold display number changes according to the hold display number of a new received command.

  For example, when a special image notice is executed and the mode is the notice pattern TG1, TG1 (gase) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number “4”, and the hold display number “4”. In each storage area corresponding to “7” to “7”, execution information for the notice pattern TG1 is not stored.

  For example, when a special image notice is executed and the mode is the notice pattern TG2, TG2 (gase) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number “4” and the hold number “5”. TG2 (success) is stored in the storage area corresponding to, and TG2 (background) is stored in each storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “6” and “7”.

  For example, when a special image notice is executed and the mode is the notice pattern TG3, TG3 (success) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number “4”, and the hold number “5”. TG3 (background) is stored in each storage area corresponding to ~ 7.

  For example, in the case where a chance eye notice is executed and the mode is the notice pattern TM1, TM1 is stored in each storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “4” to “6”.

  For example, when a chance eye notice is executed and the mode is the notice pattern TM2, TM2 is stored in each storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “4” to “6”.

  For example, in the case where a chance eye notice is executed and the mode is the notice pattern TM3, TM3 is stored in each storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “4” to “6”.

  For example, when an item notice is executed and the mode is the notice pattern IT1, IT1 is stored in each storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “4” to “7”.

  For example, when an item notice is executed and the mode is the notice pattern IT2, IT2 is stored in each storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “4” to “7”.

  For example, when an item notice is executed and the mode is the notice pattern IT3, IT3 is stored in each storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “4” to “7”.

  In the example of FIG. 19, “IT3” is stored as execution information in the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “3”. This execution information indicates that the item notice is executed, and when the variable display corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “3” is executed (the variable display to be executed next, the next execution) When the variable display to be executed and the next variable display to be executed next are executed), in each variable display, the effect that the item 3 appears as part of the item notice is executed (executed) You know).

  In the example of FIG. 19, “TG1 (Gase)” and “TM3” are stored as execution information in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number “4”. When the variable display corresponding to the hold display number “4” is executed by the execution information of the hold display number “4” (when the variable display executed four times later is executed), the special image effect of the gas It can be seen that the chance red notice for deriving and displaying the “red” chance eye is executed (scheduled to be executed). When “TG1 (Gase)” and “TM3” are stored as execution information, the variable display corresponding to the execution information constitutes a special image effect of Gasse and a chance eye derivation display (part of the chance eye notice) In this case, a combination of decorative designs that are derived and displayed after the special image is executed after the special image effect of Gasse has been executed (display result of variable display of decorative designs) Is an opportunity.

  In the example of FIG. 19, “TM3” is stored as execution information in the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “5” and “6”. When the variable display corresponding to the hold display numbers “5” and “6” is executed by this execution information (when the variable display executed after 5 and 6 is executed), each variable display is displayed. It can be seen that an effect of deriving and displaying a “red” chance eye is executed (scheduled to be executed) as part of the chance eye notice. Here, “red” chance eyes are derived and displayed on the variable displays corresponding to the hold display numbers “4” to “6”, and the chance marks are displayed over the variable displays corresponding to the hold display numbers “4” to “6”. A notice will be executed.

  What information is stored in which storage area as execution information may be determined in advance according to the type and form of the pre-reading notice effect. The execution information is information that can specify in what manner the pre-reading notice effect is executed at the time of execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold display number of the execution information (the type of pre-reading notice effect to be executed and its form). I just need it. Similar to the advance notice information, the execution information may be information including information on the type of the prefetch advance notice effect and information on the mode.

  Thus, in this embodiment, by confirming the execution information, it is possible to specify the type of the pre-reading notice effect that is executed in the variable display corresponding to the execution information.

  The execution information may not be stored in a predetermined case. Details will be described below.

  For example, when the target flag corresponding to each of one or more storage areas for storing execution information includes a target flag that is already turned on (a target flag that is turned on before the target flag turned on this time) The execution information is not stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the target flag that is turned on and the hold display number higher than the hold display number.

  For example, when each piece of execution information is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “4” to “7” (the target flag of the hold display number “7” is currently turned on), the hold display number. When the target flag corresponding to “5” is on, the execution information is not stored in the storage area corresponding to “4”, which is higher than the hold display numbers “5” and “5”, and is held. Execution information is stored in storage areas corresponding to “6” and “7” lower than the display number “5”. In other words, the pre-reading notice effect specified by the execution information is changed from being executed over four variable displays to being executed over two variable displays. When the pre-reading notice effect specified by the execution information is a special image notice, the execution information is not stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “4” and “5”, so the special image effect is not executed and the background is changed. Since the effect is executed with variable display corresponding to the hold display numbers “6” and “7”, the background of the effect image is suddenly changed.

  If the pre-reading notice effect specified by the execution information is a special image notice, the execution of the special image effect may be postponed. Specifically, the special image effect is generated from the hold display number one level lower than the hold display number corresponding to the target flag that is turned on (the target flag turned on before the target flag turned on this time). Execution information may be stored so as to start execution (that is, execution of special image effects may be postponed). However, if the special image effect execution becomes variable display corresponding to the target flag that was turned on this time due to such lowering, storage of the execution information is canceled and execution of the special image notice is canceled. May be. In this case, the notice information about the special image notice is not stored. For example, when each piece of execution information is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “4” to “7” (the target flag of the hold display number “7” is currently turned on), the hold display number. When the target flag corresponding to “5” is on, and the notice pattern is TG1, TG1 (gase) is stored as execution information in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number “6”. . When the notice pattern is TG2, TG2 (gase) is stored as execution information in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number “6”, but TG2 is stored as execution information in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number “7”. In this case, the execution of the special image notice is canceled. When the notice pattern is TG3, TG3 (success) is stored as execution information in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number “6”, and TG3 (execution information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number “7”. Background).

  If it is determined in step S711 that both the special image notice and the chance eye notice are to be executed and the notice pattern of the special image notice is the notice pattern TG2 or TG3, the chance eye notice is executed. The execution information (TM1 to TM3) shown is not stored. That is, the execution of the chance eye notice is cancelled. At this time, the notice information (TM1 to TM3) is not stored.

  After step S712, when there are three or more variable displays that are targets for the pre-reading notice (step S703; Yes), or when there are not four or more hold memories (including hold memories corresponding to new received commands) ( Step S705; No), control to display the hold display symbol is performed (step S712). The effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to display the hold display symbol at the display position corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the new received command in the display area 5H of the image display device 5 (hereinafter, Until the variable display represented by the hold display symbol is executed, the hold display symbol is displayed while moving each time the variable display is executed.) At this time, in the case where notice information (such as “HH1” to “HH3”) indicating the hold display notice is stored in step 712 corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the new received command ( When the variable display corresponding to the new received command is the target of the hold display advance notice), the hold display symbol is displayed in a color corresponding to the form of the hold display advance notice indicated by the advance notice information (if “HH1”) Green, blue for “HH2”, red for “HH3”). When the advance notice information indicating the hold display advance notice (such as “HH1” to “HH3”) is not stored in step 712 (when the hold display advance notice is not executed with the variable display corresponding to the new received command as a target) ) Displays the hold display symbol in a normal color (for example, white).

  After step S713, when there is no new reception command (step S702; No), the prefetch determination process is terminated.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs the following in accordance with the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 after the prefetch determination process. Any one of the processes in steps S170 to S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is performed based on whether the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received (for example, whether each reception flag is in an on state). Based on this, it includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5. When the first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. . In other cases, the variable display start waiting process is terminated without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  In this variable display start waiting process, if it is not determined to start variable display of decorative symbols, and a customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted (the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag is turned on). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 performs control for displaying the demonstration screen (at this time, for example, the flag is cleared and turned off). The demonstration screen display is executed using various data such as an effect control pattern stored in the ROM 121. For example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to display a demo image on the image display device 5, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (audio signal) to the audio control board 13. And effect operation control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 is performed. Execution of the demonstration screen display is realized by repeatedly executing the effect operation control for each timer interruption.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The variable display start setting process is a process for setting a variable display to be executed.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the special figure display result based on, for example, a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be “lost” (step S521). When the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11 is displayed. Then, it is determined whether or not it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2) corresponding to the case of “non-reach” in which the decorative symbol variable display mode is not the reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a decorative symbol of a non-reach combination updated by a random counter for performance provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is extracted. Then, by referring to a non-reach combination decoration design determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, a finalized design (non-reach combination decoration design) is determined.

  At this time, if execution information (“TM1” to “TM3”) for executing the chance eye advance notice is stored in the start winning command buffer corresponding to the hold display number “1”, a definite decorative symbol is displayed. The chance item according to the mode of the chance eye notice indicated by the execution information is set. As an example, based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining a decorative design for a non-reach combination, by referring to a decorative design determination table for a chance of a non-reach combination prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 (execution) If the information is TM1, the table for determining the green chance eye is referred to. If the execution information is TM2, the table for determining the blue chance eye is referenced, and if the execution information is TM3. , Refer to a table for determining red chance eyes), and determine a definite decorative pattern (decorative decorative pattern) according to the mode of the chance eye notice indicated by the execution information. If the execution information is TM1, the green chance eye is determined (for example, one of a plurality of types of green chance eyes is selected), and if the execution information is TM2, the blue chance eye is determined. (For example, select one of a plurality of types of blue chance eyes) If the execution information is TM3, a red chance eye is determined (for example, one of a plurality of types of red chance eyes) Select).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when the variation pattern is PA2-1, PB2-1 to PB2-3) (step S522; No), the final stop constituting the reach combination A combination of the determined decorative symbols to be symbols is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining a decorative combination of a reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. For example, the determined decorative design (the decorative design of the reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative design determination table of the reach combination.

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, for example, according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11, the jackpot confirmation preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 is prepared. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern.

  After steps S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control pattern setting processing (step S530).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control pattern setting process. In the effect control pattern setting process, the effect control CPU 120 reads each data (including the state of the target flag) stored corresponding to the hold display number “1” from the start winning command buffer (step S771). Thereby, each data corresponding to the variable display executed this time is read out. Each read data may be stored in a predetermined buffer provided in the RAM 122.

  Next, the stored content of the start winning command buffer is shifted, and each data (including the state of the target flag) is shifted to a storage area corresponding to one higher than the hold display number (step S773). The production control CPU 120 has a start winning command stored in a storage area lower than the hold display number “1” (a storage area corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” to “8”) in the start winning command buffer. The state of the target flag, the advance notice information, and the execution information are shifted up by one entry (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “7”).

  The effect control CPU 120 uses the change pattern and the execution information included in the data read into the predetermined buffer in step S771 to provide the effect control pattern (executed with the current variable display). The production control pattern designating various production modes to be performed is determined and set as a usage pattern (step S774).

  When execution information is not included in the read data, this time among a plurality of types of effect control patterns (prepared corresponding to each variation pattern) prepared in advance such as stored in the ROM 121. An effect control pattern (an effect control pattern for executing an effect during variable display in an aspect specified by the change pattern) corresponding to the change pattern is set as a use pattern.

  When the read data includes execution information, the variable display effect corresponding to the variation pattern is executed, and the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the execution information (if there are a plurality of execution information, a plurality of pre-reading notices are executed. An effect control pattern for executing (effect) is set as a use pattern. When such an effect control pattern is set as a use pattern, a plurality of effect control patterns that can be set are stored in the ROM 121 in advance, and a variation pattern and a pattern are selected from the prepared effect control patterns. An effect control pattern corresponding to the execution information may be set as a use pattern, or a basic effect control pattern is stored in the ROM 121 in advance for each variation pattern and for each execution information. Depending on the situation, basic effect control patterns may be combined, and the combined effect control patterns may be set as usage patterns.

  For example, if the variation pattern is “PA1-1” and the execution information of “IT1” is included in the data read in step S771, a variable display effect (non-shortened version of variable) is derived from which a combination of non-reach loses is derived. An effect control pattern for executing a variable display effect that causes the item 1 to appear as a part of the item notice is set as a use pattern. If the read data further includes execution information of any of “TM1” to “TM3”, the chance item of the color corresponding to the execution information (step An effect control pattern for executing an effect during variable display for deriving and displaying the chance chance determined in 523 is set as a use pattern.

  For example, if the variation pattern is “PA2-1” and the execution information of “TM2” is included in the data read in step S771, a variable display effect (a shortened version of variable display) is derived. An effect control pattern for executing a variable display effect that derives a blue chance eye (chance eye determined in step 523) as a part of the chance eye is set as a usage pattern.

  For example, if the variation pattern is “PA1-1” and the data read in step S771 includes execution information of “TG1 (gase)”, a variable display effect (non-shortened) in which a combination of non-reach loses is derived. An effect control pattern for executing a special image effect of a gusset is set as a use pattern. If execution information of “TG1 (success)” is included, an effect control pattern for executing a successful special image effect is set as a use pattern. If the execution information of “TG1 (background)” is included, an effect control pattern for executing the background change effect is set as a use pattern. When the execution information of any of “IT1” to “IT3” is further included in the data read out in step S771, effect control for executing the variable display effect in which any of items 1 to 3 appears. A pattern is set as a usage pattern.

  For example, if the variation pattern is “PA1-1” and the data read out in step S771 includes execution information of “TG1 (gase)” and “TM1”, the combination of non-reach loss is derived. Production (non-shortened version during variable display production), special image production of Gase, and as a part of the chance eye notice, the green chance eye is derived and displayed (according to the chance eye notice) An effect control pattern for executing (an effect of covering a green decorative pattern constituting a chance eye with a special image) is set as a use pattern. Thereby, in the variable display effect that is executed based on the effect control pattern, it is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, the green decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is changed to a special image, and Arbitrary decorative symbols (decorative symbols other than the decorative symbols that make up the chance eye) that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C are changed to special images, variable display for variable display is executed, and the special images are aligned. Without being displayed, the combination of the decorative design and the special image is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 34). Thereafter, when the special image is erased and returned to the decorative pattern, the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed becomes a finalized decorative symbol that constitutes the chance eye, and thereby, the finalized decorative symbol of the chance eye is derived (FIG. 34). (See (E)). An effect control pattern for executing such a variable display effect is set as a use pattern.

  In step S774, the data read out in step S771 includes notice information, and when the target flag is on (that is, the variable display executed this time is the target), the variable display being executed is the target. It is also possible to set an effect control pattern for further executing an effect for notifying that.

  In step S774, if the current variation pattern is a “reach” variation pattern (PA2-1, PB2-1 to PB2-3, PA4-1, PB4-1 to PB4-3), step S771 is performed. Even if execution data (any one of “TM1” to “TM3”) for specifying the execution of the chance eye notice is included in the data read in step 1, an effect control pattern that does not perform the derivation display of the chance eye is used as the use pattern Try to set. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the contradiction between the determined combination of reach and chance.

  The production control CPU 120 has a hold display number one higher than the hold display number (for example, “3”) in which the target flag is on from the hold display number “1” after the shift in step S773. For example, if the variable category designation command corresponding to each of the hold display numbers up to “2”) is checked, and the variation category designated by each checked fluctuation category designation command has “reach lose”, “big hit”, or this time When the variation pattern is a “reach” variation pattern, even if the data read in step S771 includes execution information (any one of “TM1” to “TM3”) that specifies the execution of the chance eye notice. An effect control pattern that does not perform the derivation display of the chance eye may be set as a usage pattern. In this way, it is prevented that the reach effect is executed in the variable display that is not the target during the execution of the chance eye notice such as the chance eye → the reach effect → the chance eye → the target. It is possible to prevent misrecognition (target misrecognition) of variable display (variable display that is not a target) in which the reach effect is executed.

  Note that the restriction on the execution of these prefetch notices may also be performed for the item notice. As a result, it is possible to prevent the reach production and the item preview from being executed at the same time, resulting in an excessive production and misidentification of the target. Note that if the data read out in step S771 includes notice information and the target flag is on (that is, the variable display executed this time is the target), the execution of the item notice is not restricted. Also good.

  In step S774, if the current variation pattern is a “reach” variation pattern, the execution information (“TG1 (Gase)” to “TG3”) designates execution of the special image effect on the data read in step S771. (Gase) ”,“ TG1 (success) ”to“ TG3 (success) ”), an effect control pattern that does not execute the special image effect may be set as a use pattern. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the special image effect and the reach effect from being executed and the effect from becoming excessive. Note that the background change image may not be limited to such execution, or may be limited to execution. When the restriction is not performed, the background change image is executed without any special image effect. In the case of restriction, misidentification of the target can be prevented.

  In addition, the production control CPU 120 displays the hold display one higher than the hold display number (for example, “3”) in which the target flag is on from the hold display number “1” after the shift in step S773. Check the variation category designation command corresponding to each of the hold display numbers up to the number (for example, “2”), and if the variation category designated by each variation category designation command has “reach lose”, “big hit” or this time When the variation pattern is a “reach” variation pattern, execution information (“TG1 (Gase)” to “TG3 (Gase)”, “TG1 (Success)) that designates execution of special image effects on the read data. ”To“ TG3 (success) ”), an effect control pattern that does not execute the special image effect is used as a use pattern. It may be constant. In this way, for example, when the notice pattern is TG2, the special effect of Gase → Leach effect (actual special image effect should have been executed) → Background effect → Target It is prevented that the sex is lost. Even if the continuity is lost, it is possible to give a surprise that the background change image is suddenly executed.

  For the special image effects whose execution is restricted as described above, the execution information (“TG1 (Gase)”) to “TG3” of the special image effects whose execution is restricted is displayed in the area corresponding to the hold display number “1” after the shift. (Gase) ”or“ TG1 (success) ”to“ TG3 (success) ”may be stored (when execution information of special image effects and background change effects is stored in the area) , Overwriting the execution information). That is, the execution information of the restricted special image effect may be lowered as execution information corresponding to the lower hold display number. For example, in FIG. 28, since the variable display corresponding to the hold display number “1” is the variable display in the reach mode, the data corresponding to the hold display number “1” is read (step S771) and stored. After the content is shifted (step S773), the execution information ("TG1 (success)") is lowered in step S774. In addition, when the target flag corresponding to the hold display number “1” after the shift is on, the special image effect can be prevented from being executed in the variable display of the target by not performing the carry-down. . If the execution information to be lowered is “TG2 (Gase)”, the execution information before being overwritten (“TG (Success)”) is also lowered to the hold display number “2” along with the deferral of “TG2 (Gase)”. Good. At this time, when the target flag of the hold display number “2” is on, “TG2 (gase)” and “TG (success)” are not carried down, and execution information and notice related to the special image notice are not provided. Information (execution information and notice information indicating special image notice among the execution information and notice information corresponding to the highest hold display number for which the target flag is on and the hold display number higher than the hold display number) It is recommended to delete all from the command buffer at the start winning prize. By such a lowering, the special image notice can be executed as a series of flows, and it is possible to prevent sudden start from the background change image.

  After step S530, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the initial value (corresponding to the variation pattern) of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. An initial value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time is set (step S531).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display control unit 123 to correspond to the position of the leftmost hold display symbol (hold display number “1”) among the hold display symbols displayed in the display area 5H of the image display device 5. Is deleted, and the other hold display symbols are moved to the left one display position (the hold display number data after the shift in step S773 correspond to the hold display symbols). (Step S532). At this time, the hold display symbol (one of blue, green, and red hold display symbols) that is the target of the hold display notice moves to the left without changing the color.

  Then, a setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 (a start setting for effect operation control) is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in step S530, and the image data is transferred from the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5. The variation of the decorative pattern may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (Step S551). As an example, in the process of step S551, the timer value of the production control process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value decremented by 1 is an end code. By doing so, it is determined whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  When it is not an end code, that is, when the special figure variation time has not elapsed (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control process of the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern. Based on presentation control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) for executing the presentation associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the timer, the display control unit 123. To display the effect image (particularly, the effect image of the effect actually executed out of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the special image notice, the item notice, the reach effect, etc.) on the image display device 5, or the voice control board 13 to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (audio signal) to the lamp control board 14, Commanding (decorative illumination signal) output conducts effect operation control such that the turning on / off / blinking a game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED by the (step S560). By repeatedly executing step S553 for each timer interruption, variable display of decorative symbols, special image preview (when special images are displayed together with special images stopped (when successful), and decorative symbols and special images are displayed. Including the stop display of the combination (in the case of GASE), the execution of the item notice, the reach effect, etc. (execution of the effect specified in the effect control pattern among the effects) is realized. After step S560, the effect process during variable display ends.

  When the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S551 is an end code, and the special figure variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols (also a special figure game) (step S551; Yes) ), It is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is in an ON state) (step S561). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is off and no symbol confirmation designation command is received (step S561; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S561 (step S561; Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect control pattern used to execute the variable display is for executing a special image effect ( In step S562), when the special image effect is to be executed (step S562; Yes), the display control unit 123 is controlled to erase the special image that has been stopped and display the decorative pattern. Control is performed to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol (the finalized decorative symbol of the combination determined in step S171, the special image to be deleted is arranged so as to cover the decorative symbol constituting the finalized decorative symbol) (step S563). ). On the other hand, if the special image effect is not to be executed (step S562; No), the display control unit 123 is controlled, and the final stop symbol (determined symbol) that becomes a variable display result in the variable symbol variable display (step A control for deriving and displaying the combination decorative symbols determined in S171 is performed (step S564).

  After steps S563 and S564, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S565). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S566), and the variable display effect process is ended.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received, for example. When it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the effect control pattern for executing the effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state is selected as the use pattern, and further, the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is executed. A timer initial value corresponding to the time is set in the effect control process timer. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”.

  If it is determined that no hit start designation command has been received, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1. If the timer value obtained by decrementing by 1 is not 0, the special figure waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is 0 (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing”, and the effect process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this hit process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to produce the production image on the image display device 5. Displaying, outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound signal) to the sound control board 13, and outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 for the game effect lamp 9 and decoration Production operation control such as turning on / off / flashing the LED is performed. By repeatedly executing step S174 for each timer interruption, the execution corresponding to the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect including fanfare and excluding ending) is realized. In the hit processing, it is further determined whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. If no hit end designation command has been received, all round games have not ended, so the value of the effect control process flag should be updated. The process is terminated without hitting. Further, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are ended, and therefore the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to step S175 in order to start the ending effect. Update to 5 ". At the time of this update, an effect control pattern for executing ending is selected as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer.

  The ending process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the production control process timer, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the production control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5. The sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (audio signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Production operation control such as turning on / off / flashing is performed. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption. If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is “0”, or if the data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the end code, the rendering process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  An effect operation realized by the above series of processing will be described. For example, when a special image advance notice is executed with the advance notice pattern TG1 and a chance eye advance notice is also executed, as shown in FIG. Is executed, the chance eyes are derived and displayed, and the chance eyes are derived and displayed in each of the variable displays before and after the first and second changes, and the target variable display is executed. In the above embodiment, when the execution information is stored, the execution information about the special image notice in the notice pattern TG2 or TG3 and the execution information about the chance eye notice are not stored simultaneously (chance). Does not store execution information for eye notices). For this reason, when a successful special image effect is executed, the determined decorative symbol is not derived and displayed. For example, when the special image notice is executed with the notice pattern TG3, as shown in FIG. 31, the special image effect (special gusset) of success is executed in the variable display of the target before three changes. At this time, the confirmed decorative symbols other than the chance eyes are derived and displayed. In addition, the background change image is executed in each variable display before two changes and one variable before, and further in the target variable display, and the background changes, but the chances are not derived and displayed in each variable display.

  In the above embodiment, when special image trailer, chance eye trailer, and item trailer are executed using newly generated pending storage (held variable display) as a target, if there is already a target, variable display after the target is displayed. The special image trailer, chance eye trailer, and item trailer are executed at.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing such a situation (in FIG. 32, it is assumed that there is no special image effect, etc.). In FIG. 32, first, execution of the hold display notice and the special image notice (notice pattern TG3) is determined with the variable display (4) as a target. For this reason, in the variable displays (1) to (3), the hold display advance notice is executed, and the color of the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display (4) is changed. In variable display (1), a successful special image effect is executed. After that, variable display (2) is executed. At this time, each holding storage corresponding to variable display (5) to (8) is generated. In variable display (2), a background change effect is executed. At the time of starting winning of the variable displays (5) to (8), it is first determined to execute the hold display notice and the item notice with the variable display (6) as a target. The hold display advance notice targeting variable display (6) is executed from the display of the hold display symbol to variable display (5). Further, execution of the special image notice (notice pattern TG3) is determined with the variable display (8) as a target. In variable display (3) and (4), a background change effect is executed. Originally, here, the item notice targeting the variable display (6) is executed in the variable display (3) and (4), but since the variable display (4) is the target, the execution is executed. Is restricted (cancelled). In variable display (5) and (6), an item notice is executed. In the variable displays (5) and (6), a special image effect and a background change image which are originally targeted for the variable display (8) are executed, but the variable display (6) is the target. Therefore, the execution is restricted (cancelled), and the background change effect is executed in the variable displays (7) and (8) without executing the special image effect.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the decorative design is changed to a special image. “1” to “9” are prepared as variably displayed decorative symbols, a special image is displayed so as to cover one of them (here, “6”), and the decorative symbol is changed to a special image. .

  FIG. 34 shows an example of the effect screen. During one variable display, a hold memory that is a target of the pre-reading notice effect is generated (FIGS. 34A and 34B). In this case, the hold display symbol 5H (T) corresponding to this hold storage (variable display) is displayed in addition to the hold display symbol 5H that has been displayed previously. Since the hold display notice is also executed this time, the color of the hold display symbol 5H (T) is different from the normal color. At the time of executing the next variable display, a special image effect is executed (FIG. 34C). In the special image effect, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5R, 5C, and 5L, one of the decorative symbols is changed to an apparently special image covered with the special image, and variable display using the special image and the decorative symbol is executed. . When the special image effect to be executed is a special image effect of Gase, the special image is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5R and 5L. In the decorative symbol display area 5C, decorative symbols other than the special image are stopped and displayed. Thus, the special images are not aligned for stop display (FIG. 34D). As a result, the effect of the special image effect is failed, the special image is erased, and the hidden decorative pattern is displayed (FIG. 34E). At this time, the combination of the decorative symbols displayed may be a chance. In addition, when the chance eyes are derived and displayed, an effect for notifying that the chance eyes have been obtained may be executed. When the special image effect to be executed is a successful special image effect, the special images are aligned and stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5R, 5C, and 5L (FIG. 34F). As a result, the effect of the special image effect is successful. After the special images are arranged, the special images are deleted, the hidden decorative symbols are displayed, and a predetermined confirmed decorative symbol (a combination other than the chance eye) is derived and displayed. Then, the next change (next variable display) is executed, and at this time, the background change image in which the background of the effect image is changed is displayed (FIG. 34G).

  In the above-described embodiment, according to the above-described configuration, the identification displayed in a plurality of variable display areas (here, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R) where variable display of the identification information (in this case, decorative symbols) is executed. When a specific combination (here, a jackpot combination) is derived as a combination of information, a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is in a specific gaming state (here, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player is configured.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a predetermined combination (here, a chance combination) in which the combination of identification information displayed in the plurality of variable display areas after the variable display of the identification information is started is different from the specific combination. ), A predetermined effect execution means (here, an effect for deriving and displaying chance chances after the second time, an effect executed in response to the chance eyes being derived) The CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S172, and after the variable display of the identification information is started, the special image (here, the special image) is displayed, and the special effect (here, the special image) is used. The special effect execution means (here, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S172) and the special effect execution means. Special effect execution means for executing a special effect (here, a background change effect) when the effect result of the special effect is a special result (here, when special images are all stopped and displayed) Then, when the effect result of the special effect executed by the special effect execution means does not become the special result (here, a special display result of variable display). Special image erasing means (in this case, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step S172) for erasing the special image when the images are not prepared. The special image erasing means performs the special image erasing means. A combination of identification information displayed in the plurality of variable display areas after an image is erased can be the predetermined combination. And are (here, it is possible that a combination of decorative symbols appearing special image is erased becomes opportunity eyes, see FIG. 34 (E)).

  According to the above configuration, even if the effect result of the special effect does not become a special result (here, even if the effect result of the special image effect fails), a predetermined combination may occur (here, Because the chances are derived and displayed), the fun of the game is improved.

  The identification information displayed in the plurality of variable display areas after the special image is erased by the special image erasing unit based on the determination result of the pre-determination unit and the determination result of the pre-determination determination unit, which will be described later. You may make it perform the process which makes a combination the said predetermined combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, the special effect and the predetermined effect imply a ratio at which the specific combination is derived (in this case, the target is obtained by executing the background change effect and deriving the chance eye). The ratio indicated by the special effect differs from the ratio indicated by the predetermined effect (here, when the background change effect is executed and when the chance eye is derived) And the target's big hit expectation is different).

  According to said structure, it pays attention that either a special effect and a predetermined effect are performed, and the interest of a game improves.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the background change effect and the chance eye notice, the background change effect has a higher target jackpot expectation (see determination ratios in FIGS. 23 and 24). In other words, the big hit expectation is higher in the special production. As a result, even if the special result is not obtained, a certain degree of big hit expectation can be expected by executing the predetermined effect, so that the interest of the game is improved. Note that the background change effect may lower the target jackpot expectation level in the background change effect and the chance eye notice. In other words, the special effect may lower the expectation level of the big hit. As a result, even if the above-mentioned special result is not obtained, expectations are gathered for the execution of the predetermined effect, so that the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the variable display of the target of the big hit expectation may be different between the special effect and the predetermined effect. For example, the predetermined effect may be a pseudo-ream described later, and the special effect may be a prefetch notice effect as described above.

  In this embodiment, when the special effect execution result executed by the special effect execution means becomes a special result in this embodiment (in this case, the special image is prepared as the display result of variable display). 2) a second special image erasing unit (in this case, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S172), and the special image is erased by the second special image erasing unit. The combination of the identification information displayed in the plurality of variable display areas after being performed is not the predetermined combination (here, the successful target special image effect and the chance eye notice are executed with the same variable display for the same target. Not).

  According to said structure, when a special effect is performed, it can prevent that a predetermined effect is also performed and an effect becomes complicated.

  In the above embodiment, even if it is determined that the special image notice of any one of the notice patterns TG2 and TG3 and the chance notice notice of any of TM1 to TM3 are executed for the same target, the execution information is stored. , TM1 to TM3 are not stored with the execution information (conversely, the execution information about TG2 and TG3 may not be stored), so that the special image effect of success and the chance eye notice are displayed in the same variable display. For example, “TG2 (success)” or “TG3 (success)” and any of “TM1” to “TM3” are stored as execution information when variable display is executed. Canceling any execution and setting the production control pattern, the successful special image production and the chance eye notice will be the same variable display May not be executed (to cancel the execution of one). When canceling the execution of the successful special image effect, the derivation of the chance eye may be canceled by executing the background change effect in the next change after the chance eye is executed. Alternatively, the background change effect and the chance eye derivation may be performed with the same variable display.

  In the above embodiment, the chance eye is not derived even in the background changed image after the successful special image effect. However, the chance eye is derived in the variable display for executing the background changed image. May be.

  In this embodiment, the special effect execution means does not execute the special effect whose effect result does not become the special result a plurality of times for one variable display (for example, the special effect of gasses). The image effect is executed only once).

  According to said structure, since the execution of the special effect which does not produce a special result is not repeated, the fall of the interest of a game can be prevented.

  The special effect executing means does not produce the special result for the one variable display when the predetermined effect is not executed by the predetermined effect executing means for the one variable display. The special effect is executed (here, the special image notice and the chance eye notice are executed over the same number of variable displays, and in the special image notice, the special image effect of Gasse is performed in the first variable display) become.

  According to said structure, it can prevent that the special effect which does not produce a special result is performed, although the predetermined effect is performed, and the interest of a game falls.

  In the above-described embodiment, the chance eye is a chance eye notice as a kind of pre-read notice effect. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a holding storage unit, a predetermination unit, and a predetermination determination unit, which will be described later, and based on the determination result of the predetermination determination unit, the combination of identification information is the specific combination. Whether or not a predetermined combination (in this case, a chance) is different from whether or not a special effect is performed is determined. However, the chance eye may be a chance eye that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the pseudo-ream.

  The pseudo-ream is, for example, a decorative symbol display area 5L for “left”, “middle”, and “right” from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result. After temporarily displaying decorative symbols (for example, predetermined pseudo consecutive chances) in all of 5C and 5R, the decorative symbols are again changed (simulated) in all decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is an effect in which the effect display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. An effect in which the decorative design is re-variable may be the predetermined effect, or a temporary stop display may be the predetermined effect. Further, an effect that notifies that the chance eye is temporarily stopped may be executed, and this effect may be set as a predetermined effect.

  Whether or not to execute the quasi-continuation may be determined, for example, at the time of determining the variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern designating the quasi-continuation is prepared). Also, the special effect using the special image is executed during variable display before the temporary stop display of the chance eyes, for example. That is, the predetermined effect and the special effect may target the same variable display. In such a case, the presence / absence of execution of a special effect, the presence / absence of execution of a pseudo-ream, and the like are determined based on the determination result of the prior determination means. The presence / absence of execution of the special effect may be determined on the effect control board 12 side, and when the special effect is executed on the effect control board 12 side (especially when a special image effect of success is included). If it is determined and the variation pattern is to execute a pseudo-ream, the special display variation time may be the same, but a variable display effect that does not execute the pseudo-ream may be performed.

  The special effect may be a pseudo-ream. In such a case, when a special image appears in the pseudo-series and has a special result (for example, when at least one special image is stopped and displayed, a plurality of special images are stopped and displayed together) It is only necessary that the decorative pattern is changed again. In such a case, when a special result is obtained, for example, a story pseudo-run that performs a pseudo-run while showing a story may be performed as a special effect.

  A case will be described in which the special effect and the special effect are story pseudo-series, and the combination of identification information is a predetermined pseudo-series. Basically, it is only necessary to replace the special effect notice with the story pseudo-ream and replace the predetermined combination with the chance of the pseudo-ream. For example, when a variation pattern designation command that designates a pseudo-continuous as a variation pattern is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 uses a random value, a table, or the like in step S530 or the like. Whether or not to execute the story pseudo-run (for example, whether the result of the special effect is success or failure), whether to execute the normal pseudo-run or the mode (chance of Color, etc.). The determination may be performed at different determination ratios according to the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, a variation pattern specifying command, a display result specifying command, etc.). For example, if it is determined that the story pseudo-run is to be executed, when the variable display is started, the story pseudo-run is started, an effect accompanied by the story is executed, a change before the temporary stop or a predetermined re-start after the temporary stop. In the fluctuation, a special image is displayed by covering the identification information with a special image, etc., and as a special effect using the special image, an effect is given to whether or not a plurality of special images are displayed together and stopped. When the special images are all displayed and stopped and displayed, the result of the special effect is successful, and the story pseudo-run that performs the pseudo-run while showing the following story is executed as the special effect. The special effect may be an effect different from the story pseudo-series (an effect that introduces the story pseudo-series). If it is decided to execute the normal pseudo-ream, the chance of the pseudo-ream (to make the combination of identification information a predetermined combination) is temporarily stopped and re-varied (there is a predetermined number of chances) Temporary stop and re-variation). It should be noted that the predetermined effect may be re-variation, or an effect that informs that the chance of a false run is temporarily stopped (for example, blinking an image displayed on the image display device 5 or effect processing). It is good also as a production | presentation, the notification production | presentation by the audio | voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the notification production | presentation by lighting of the game effect lamp 9, blinking, etc.). Here, if it is determined that both the story pseudo-ream and the normal pseudo-ream are to be executed, if the aspect of the story pseudo-ream is a state in which the special effect fails (in a case where the special effect of Gase is performed) The execution of both the story pseudo-ream and the normal pseudo-ream is allowed, and, as in the above embodiment, in the special effect, a plurality of special images are not stopped and displayed together, the effect result is failed, and the special image is deleted. When this is done, it is sufficient that the chance chances of the normal pseudo-ream are derived and displayed (for example, a decorative design is displayed at the part where the special image disappears to constitute a part of the chance eye). In this case, the story pseudo-ream is canceled and the normal pseudo-ream (re-variation) starts. On the other hand, if it is determined that both the story pseudo-ream and the normal pseudo-ream are to be executed, and the aspect of the story pseudo-ream is a state in which the special effect is successful (this is a state in which the special effect of Gasse is executed). ), The execution of one of the story pseudo-ream and the normal pseudo-ream is stopped, and only the other is executed. When the number of re-variations is specified by the variation pattern specification command, it is determined whether the number of re-variations is the number of times that the story pseudo-series can be executed. Whether to execute or not may be determined.

  “The combination of identification information has become a predetermined combination (in this case, a chance) different from the specific combination” means that the decorative pattern of the predetermined combination is derived and displayed or temporarily stopped, This includes that some pieces of identification information are stopped in a specific combination and other pieces of identification information are not stopped.

  The predetermined combination may be a reach mode or the like. In this case, the predetermined effect is a reach effect or the like. The predetermined effect may be a development effect that develops when the chance item is derived and displayed or temporarily stopped. Further, the predetermined combination may be, for example, identification information that is not displayed during variable display and includes identification information that appears at the end of variable display. The predetermined effect may be an effect that is executed when the combination of identification information becomes a predetermined combination, and an effect (for example, an image displayed on the image display device 5) notifying that the predetermined combination has been obtained. It may be an effect of blinking or effect processing, a notification effect by sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a notification effect by lighting or flashing of the game effect lamp 9, and the like.

  When a special image is displayed in a plurality of areas such as the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the special image may be different in each area or the same. A plurality of special images may be displayed in each area. Treating special images as a success of special effects may be the case when the same special images are prepared, or when special images are displayed in each area but multiple types of special images are displayed. May be.

  The special image may be any image such as a graphic image, a character image, or a design image.

  For example, an image of a controller that is approximately the same size as a decorative pattern may be displayed as a special image. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 determines in advance whether or not to execute a special effect such as a story pseudo-ream (for example, determine whether or not to execute by a lottery using a random value and a table) In the same manner as described above, the controller image is placed in a plurality of areas such as the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R so as to cover the decorative symbol and be replaced with the decorative symbol or inserted into the decorative symbol row. , And variably displayed together with other decorative designs. If it is determined in advance that a special effect such as a story pseudo-ream will be executed, the controller images are all stopped and the controller is displayed on the image display device 5 (such as a stick controller or a push button provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1). An image of an instruction to operate is displayed, and an effect of operating the controller is performed. The story pseudo-ream is executed in response to the operation of the controller. On the other hand, if it is determined that the story pseudo-run is not to be executed, the controller images are not stopped at the same time or the controller images are stopped at the same time, but the story pseudo-run is not started even if the controller is operated. Like that. An effect when the controller image is variably displayed in a plurality of areas such as the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be an effect constituting a part of the story pseudo-ream. A special effect may be used from when the controller image is variably displayed in a plurality of areas such as the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R until the variable display is stopped and the controller is operated. Further, when the images of the controller are not aligned and stopped, the effect up to this point may be a special effect. When the story pseudo-run is started by the operation of the controller, the result of the special effect production is successful and the story pseudo-run as the special production is started. If the story pseudo-run is not started even if the controller is operated, or if the images of the controller are not prepared, the result of the special effect production fails. In this case, the story pseudo-ream is not executed. In addition, if the story pseudo-run is not started even when the controller is operated, or if the controller images are not prepared, the controller image is erased, and if it is decided to execute the normal pseudo-run, Ordinary pseudo-reams (predetermined effects) may be performed by configuring a series of chance eyes with decorative patterns after erasure (that is, making the combination of identification information a predetermined combination). A predetermined movable member (an accessory) may be provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and when the result of the special effect is successful, the movable member may be operated and the story pseudo-ream may be performed.

  In the embodiment described above, the special image is displayed so as to cover the decorative design, but it may be replaced with a decorative design. In the case of replacement, when the special image is erased, identification information (decorative pattern) before replacement may be displayed, or other identification information may be displayed. The special image may cover a part (for example, most) of the decorative design. The special image may cover or replace identification information displayed in at least one of the plurality of variable display areas. That is, it is sufficient that one or more special images are displayed. Further, the special image may be inserted into a decorative symbol row (see FIG. 35). The special effect using the special image may be an effect in which whether or not the special image is displayed at a predetermined position in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc., and the special image is displayed at the predetermined position. In some cases, a special result is obtained, and when a special image is not displayed at a predetermined position, the special result may not be obtained. For example, when one of the decorative symbols variably displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C is covered with a special image or replaced with a special image, and the special image is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C (predetermined position). In addition, a special result may be obtained (any symbol may be stopped in the other decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). At this time, by setting the stop symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as decorative symbols constituting the chance eye, the special image can be expected to stop, and even if the special image does not stop, the chance eye may be established. You may have the expectation that there is no. This increases the fun of gaming. It is not always necessary to set the stop symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as decorative symbols constituting the chance eye, but a predetermined ratio (for example, a non-reachable in which the chance eye is not derived) is referred to with reference to a table or the like. The ratio may be higher than when performing variable display.) This increases the fun of gaming.

  For each of the chance eye notice, the special image notice, and the item notice, the number of variable displays to be executed may be appropriately determined. Further, a plurality of variable displays for which the advance notice is executed may be provided, and the number of variable displays to be executed may be determined based on the determination result of the pre-determination determination means (for example, a table and It is determined using a random value.) At this time, it is preferable that the greater the number of times, the higher the expectation level for jackpots. The same applies to the number of pseudo-reams. Similarly, when the successful special image effect is executed may be determined based on the determination result of the determination unit before determination (for example, determined using a table and a random value). .)

  The identification information covered by the special image or the identification information replaced with the special image may be different from the identification information displayed after the special image is erased. For example, although the special image covers the decorative pattern “1”, when the special image is deleted, the decorative pattern “2” may be displayed in the area where the special image is displayed.

  In addition to the background change effect, the special effect may be an effect that changes the effect mode (for example, an effect that changes an appearance character or the like), a pseudo-relation with a story, an expansion effect, or the like. The special effect may be an effect that displays and uses a special image, for example. At this time, an effect (such as an effect of operating the controller) that is executed in association with the use of the special image may be part of the special effect. The special effect indicates whether or not the effect result is a special result (for example, success of the result of the effect) (whether a plurality of special images are displayed together or not, and one or more special images are displayed at a predetermined position) Whether or not the special effect is executed by the operation of the controller. The special effect may be an effect executed in response to the result of the effect being a special result, and may be, for example, a hold display notice. For example, as a special image, an image of a reserved display notice character is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C, and when the image is stopped and displayed, a special result is obtained and a special effect is executed. You may make it change a holding | maintenance display design. The display position of the special image may not be the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the special image may not be variably displayed in these areas. For example, it may be a character image or the like that is displayed when the hold display symbol is changed (such as a character image that performs an operation of changing the hold display symbol in the hold display advance notice). Even if it is such a special effect, if the special image is erased and the effect result of the special effect does not become a special result (for example, when the holding display design is not changed), the variable design is appropriately displayed. It is advisable that the chance eyes are derived or temporarily stopped. The special image may be displayed with a decorative pattern in the erased part when it is deleted, or it may be deleted by being displayed in a different place from the display area of the decorative pattern. It may be one that does not affect the display of the decorative design.

  In the above embodiment, the special image is erased after the decorative design or special image is stopped. However, the special image may be erased before the decorative design or special image is stopped.

  The special effect or the predetermined effect may indicate, for example, whether the variable display of the target is in a reach form, or whether super reach is executed (in this case, a special effect based on a change category or a change pattern). An effect or a predetermined effect is executed.) Further, it may be an effect that suggests whether or not the state is likely to change.

  Further, when the chance eyes are derived, the appearance ratio of the chance eye colors may be changed depending on whether the special image effect of the gusset is executed or not. As a result, the production becomes diverse and the interest of the game is improved. In particular, when a special image effect of a gaze is executed, disappointment of failure can be reduced even if the result of the effect of the special effect is unsuccessful by making it easy to derive a chance chance of a color with a high expectation degree of jackpot .

  In the above embodiment, control is performed so that the special image effect of success or success is not executed in the variable display of the target, but the special image effect may be executed in the variable display of the target. For example, in the case of a successful special image effect, after performing the target variable display, the background effect image may also be displayed with the variable display. In such a case, the special image effect is the special effect, and the predetermined combination is a reach mode (a predetermined effect is a reach effect or the like) or a pseudo-continuous chance (the predetermined effect is the next re-variation or pseudo-continuous chance For example, an effect that informs the user of the situation). When the effect result of the special effect does not become a special result (when the special image is deleted), the combination of identification information may be a predetermined combination without fail or at a certain ratio. Thereby, even if a special result is not obtained, the player can expect more a predetermined combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the game medium (here, the game ball) enters the start area (here, the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening) provided in the game area by the above configuration. Based on the fact that the start condition permitting the variable display of the identification information (here, the special symbol or the decorative symbol) to be started is satisfied, the variable information is displayed and the display result is derived. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to be in a specific gaming state (here, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (here, the big hit symbol, the big hit combination) is derived.

  A holding storage means (in this case, special data here) for storing holding information (here, holding data) for variable display of identification information in which the starting condition is not satisfied even though the gaming medium has entered the starting area. Whether or not the variable display is in a predetermined mode (here, big hit symbol, jackpot combination, reach mode) based on the hold information corresponding to the variable display of the identification information for which the start condition is satisfied Is determined in advance before the display result is derived (here, the CPU 103 that determines the variable display result and the variation pattern in step S110 and step S111), and the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the predetermined mode. Before-determination determining means (which determines whether or not the variable information of the identification information is variably displayed prior to the determination by the prior-decision means. Then, based on the determination result of the variable display result and the variation pattern in step S211, and the determination result of the pre-decision determination means, whether or not to execute the notification effect and the type of the notification effect to be executed are determined. The notice effect determining means (here, the effect control CPU 120 for determining whether or not to perform the pre-read notice effect based on the change category designation command for specifying the change category specified by the change pattern) and the notice effect determining means is determined. A notice effect execution means for executing the notice effect based on the result (in this case, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the processes of step S713 and step S172) is provided.

  Whether or not the variable display is set to the predetermined mode may be, for example, whether or not the variable display mode is set to the reach mode or whether or not to be set to the super reach mode. The deciding means decides whether or not the variable display is set to a predetermined mode by determining the fluctuation pattern, and the determination unit before determination determines whether or not the variable display is set to a predetermined mode by specifying the variability category. Is judged. As described above, the determination and the determination as to whether or not the variable display is set to the predetermined mode may be performed by different methods. Predetermined mode means, for example, the reach mode in which super reach is executed (appearance is the same as the reach mode in which normal reach is executed. ), Chances of pseudo-ream, and small hit combinations (small hits that are advantageous to the player at an advantage different from the big hit gaming state when derived as a variable display result) Combinations controlled by gaming state), jackpot combinations, chances for chance notice, etc. Setting the variable display to the predetermined mode may be to change the mode (display result) at the time of the final stop to a predetermined mode (chance eyes, etc.), or to change the decorative pattern or the like at the time of temporary stop to a predetermined mode (small hit combination) , Jackpot combination).

  Whether or not to execute the notice effect and the type of the notice effect to be executed may be determined by individually determining whether or not to perform the pre-read notice effect as in the above-described embodiment, For example, by referring to a table or the like, it is possible to determine whether to execute the notice effect and to determine the type of the notice effect to be executed by determining which kind of the notice effect is to be executed (at this time) For example, the type of the notice effect is determined according to the type of the notice effect determined immediately before by referring to a different table according to the kind of the notice effect determined immediately before.)

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the notice effect determining means determines the type of the notice effect that is being executed when determining the type of the new notice effect during the execution of the previously determined notice effect. Accordingly, the type of the new notice effect is determined (in this case, the processes of steps S707 to S711 are executed, and the special image notice, the chance eye notice, and the item notice are executed according to the previous target decision result. The effect control CPU 120 for determining the presence / absence of the notification effect), the notice effect execution means executes the notice effect previously determined by the notice effect determination means in preference to the notice effect newly determined by the notice effect determination means. (Here, when the execution information is stored in step S712, the variable display corresponding to the hold display number for storing the execution information has already been targeted. The target and the previous variable display in response to a hold display number corresponding to the run does not store information presentation control CPU 120, will see FIG. 32) that.

  According to the above-described configuration, it is possible to suppress the execution of the announcement effect from being excessive while increasing the execution frequency of the announcement effect, and to further suppress the expectation of the specific gaming state from being necessary. .

  In the example of FIG. 32, if the type of the pre-reading notice effect that targets the variable display (6) is determined indefinitely, there is a possibility that execution of the special image notice of the notice pattern TG2 or TG3 is decided as the kind. In this case, the background effect is continuously executed from the background effect in the pre-reading notice effect targeting the variable display (4). As a result, the same type of prefetching notice effect is continuously executed, and the player mistakenly recognizes that the same type of prefetching notice effect is executed over many variable displays. When the pre-reading notice effect is executed over a plurality of continuous variable displays (the effects that make up the pre-reading notice effect (the effect of each variable display, the effect that the item appears, the chance eye is derived) In the case where an effect, a background effect, a special image effect, etc.) are executed on each variable display), if the type of the prefetching notice effect is determined to be unlimited, the effects that constitute the prefetching notice effect are displayed in a plurality of variable displays. It will be executed many times (continuous or discontinuous). In general (in a general gaming machine), if the number of executions of a pre-reading notice effect for the same target is large, the ratio of entering a specific gaming state increases. If it is executed (or discontinuously), it will be mistaken that there is only one target, and the expectation for the specific gaming state will be raised more than necessary. In this embodiment, since the type of the subsequent prefetching notice effect is not made the same as the type of the prefetching notice effect, it is possible to prevent such inconvenience. Also, as shown in FIG. 32, when there are a plurality of targets targeting different variable displays, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect (excluding the hold display notice) for the different targets is restricted by one variable display. As a result, the production is less likely to be excessive. For example, for each of the chance eye notice, the special image notice, and the item notice, a plurality of variable display times to be executed in the notice are provided, and the number of variable displays to be executed is determined based on the determination result of the determination means before determination. The above configuration is also effective when determining (for example, using a table and a random number value) and making the jackpot expectation higher when the number of times is larger. Each notice effect may be performed by one variable display.

  In the above embodiment, when at least one of the special image notice and the chance eye notice is executed in the previous target, the execution of the special image notice and the chance eye notice is restricted in the next target. doing. As described above, it is preferable that a plurality of types of specific pre-reading notice effects are collectively determined as one group so that the pre-reading notice effects of the group are continuously executed over two targets. In particular, a plurality of types of pre-reading notice effects of the same type use pre-reading notice effects of the same system (for example, the same effect members (excluding image display devices such as speakers 8L and 8R and game effect lamp 9). This is effective when the pre-reading notice effect or the pre-reading notice effect in which the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is similar or a common effect image is used. For example, as a pre-reading notice effect, a pre-reading notice effect for moving a movable member provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is prepared, and a plurality of types of pre-reading notice effects with different movement modes of the movable member (all of which are effects using a movable member) ), When different types of pre-reading notice effects are continuously executed across two targets, the different types of pre-reading notice effects are effects using the same movable member, although the types are different. The player may misunderstand that the same type of pre-reading notice effect is continuously executed or is executed a plurality of times through a short interval, and the player may have an expectation for a specific gaming state more than necessary. As described above, such inconvenience is caused by determining that a plurality of types of pre-reading notice effects are collectively executed as one group and the pre-reading notice effects of the group are continuously executed over two targets. It is suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, the type of prefetching notice effect (but other than the hold display notice) of the same type as the type of the prefetching notice effect determined immediately before is not determined by the type of the prefetching notice effect of the new target. When determining the type of the new prefetching notice effect, the type of the new prefetching notice effect is determined according to the type of the prefetching notice effect being executed (the variable display (6) in FIG. 32 is targeted). The type of the pre-reading notice effect that is being executed is specified, and the type of the pre-reading notice effect that is the same type as the specified type (but other than the hold display notice) is selected as the type of the pre-reading notice effect of the new target. It may not be determined. In the above embodiment, the same type of pre-reading notice effect as that of the previous target is not necessarily executed, but the execution rate may be changed. For example, the ratio of executing the same type of pre-reading notice effect may be lowered so that the same type of pre-reading notice effect as the target is less likely to be executed (the same applies to the above group). This also increases the frequency of execution of the notice effect, suppresses the execution of the notice effect, and further suppresses the expectation of the specific gaming state more than necessary. For example, prepare multiple tables with different determination rates for the type of prefetching notice, set a table according to the type of prefetching notice in the target, and decide the type of prefetching notice effect. That's fine. Even when it is not necessary to execute the same type of prefetching notice effect as the previous target, the type of the prefetching notice effect may be determined with reference to a table in which the determination ratio of the same type of prefetching notice effect is 0. Good. When the type of the pre-reading notice effect being executed is specified and the type of the next target pre-reading notice effect is determined according to the specified type, for example, in the case of FIG. 32, variable display (6) And (8) are determined based on the type of the prefetching notice effect targeting the variable display (4), so that the variable display (6) and (8) are respectively targeted. Since there is a possibility that the type of the prefetching notice effect is the same, it is desirable to determine the type of the prefetching notice effect of the new target in accordance with the type of the prefetching notice effect determined immediately before.

  In the above-described embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the notification effect determining unit determines a new type of notification effect so that a specific type of notification effect is not continuously executed with variable display of identification information multiple times. (Here, the processing of steps S707 to S711 is executed to identify the type of prefetching notice effect (special image notice, chance eye notice, item notice) to be executed for the previous target, and the same type. The pre-reading notice effect (special image notice, chance eye notice, item notice) is not determined to be executed.

  According to said structure, it can prevent that the same kind of preliminary announcement effect is performed continuously excessively.

  When the pre-determination determining unit determines that the variable display of the identification information does not become the predetermined mode, the pre-determining effect determining unit is configured to display the same pre-reading effect as the currently executing pre-announcement effect by a plurality of variable displays. You may make it determine the kind of new notice production so that it may not be performed continuously. For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the variation category is “big hit”, whether or not each pre-reading notice effect is executed regardless of the type of the pre-reading notice effect targeted at the previous target, similarly to the hold display notice. Should be determined.

  According to said structure, when it does not become a predetermined | prescribed aspect, it can prevent that the same kind of preliminary announcement production is performed continuously excessively.

  In the above-described embodiment, according to the above configuration, when executing variable display of identification information, the first erasure unit (in this case, the hold data is deleted in step S232) that deletes the hold information about the variable display from the hold storage unit. CPU 103 for reading or shifting the stored contents in step S234) and when the notice effect is determined to be executed by the notice effect determining means, information on the notice effect (execution information here) Preliminary effect information storage means (in this case, a start winning command buffer) that stores information corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means in correspondence with variable display of the identification information for executing the effect is further provided. The notice effect executing means is stored in the notice effect information storing means corresponding to the hold information erased by the first erasing means. The notice effect is executed based on the information of the notice effect that is remembered, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the notice effect is not executed based on the information of the notice effect (in this case, the processing of step S530 and step S172 is performed). The execution information of the hold display number “1” is read out, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the execution information. However, if the variable display at the time of execution is in the reach mode, the pre-reading notice effect is executed. Effect control CPU 120) canceling the information on the notice effect stored in the notice effect information storage means corresponding to the hold information when the hold information is erased by the first erasing means. Erasing means (here, CPU 120 for effect control that reads execution information in step S771 or shifts the stored content in step S773) It will be further provided.

  According to said structure, control about execution of a notice effect can be performed suitably.

  In the above-described embodiment, according to the above-described configuration, when the notification effect determining unit determines to execute the notification effect on the variable display of a predetermined number (here, three) of identification information, a new notification effect is provided. Is determined to be executed (here, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S703).

  According to said structure, complication of control can be prevented.

  In the above-described embodiment, according to the above configuration, when the notice effect determining means determines the type of the new notice effect during execution of the previously determined notice effect, the type of the notice effect currently being executed is special. The type of the new notice effect is determined without depending on whether it is the type (here, the hold display notice) (here, in the processes of steps S707 to S711, the hold display notice is the pre-read notice effect). Does not affect the determination of execution).

  According to said structure, a notice effect can be performed suitably. In particular, for items that can be recognized by the target according to the type of advance notice, such as a hold notice, it is possible to specify the prefetch notice effect while increasing the frequency of the prefetch notice effect by not affecting the type of the prefetch notice to be determined later. It can be suppressed that the sense of expectation for the gaming state is unnecessarily high.

  The timing of changing the color of the hold display symbol when executing the hold display advance notice is not limited to the display of the hold display symbol, and may be an appropriate timing thereafter.

  In step S705 of FIG. 21, not only the pending storage, but also the previous 3 (eg, “4” to “6”) before the pending display number (eg, “7”) in which the new reception buffer is stored is supported. Then, the variation category designation command stored in the start winning command buffer may be checked to determine whether each variation category designation command designates “non-reach”. When the number of reserved memories is 4 or more and each of the variable category designation commands designates “non-reach”, the process proceeds to step S706, and the number of reserved memories is not 4 or more. If none of the variable category designation commands designate “non-reach”, the process may proceed to step S713. In this way, it is possible to prevent the execution of the special image effect or the derivation of the chance eye from being canceled or the execution of the special image effect being deferred to the variable display after the next time.

  In step S705 in FIG. 21, the number of determination target pending storages may be made different depending on the presence or absence of a prefetch target (whether there is a target flag turned on). For example, if there is a prefetch target, in step S705, the number of reserved memories after the target flag that is turned on, excluding the reserved memory corresponding to the new received command, is specified. If the specified number of reserved memories is “2” or more, the process may proceed to step S706 (if less than “2”, the process proceeds to step S713). At this time, the notice effect that is executed over a plurality of variable displays such as a special effect notice, a chance eye notice, and an item notice may be performed only for the specified number of variable displays, or for the number of times less than the specified number. May be. For example, the number of pending storages is, for example, the pending display number (for example, “6”) that is one higher than the pending display number (for example, “7”) of the new received command—the pending display number of the target flag that is on. (For example, “4”) may be calculated and specified.

  The present invention can be further modified and applied to the above-described embodiments and the like. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like, and the one described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Below, the modification of the said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

(Modification 1)
In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode, such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is used when starting change. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

(Modification 2)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

(Modification 3)
The technical idea in the above embodiment can be applied to all gaming machines for playing games. For example, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a predetermined game value can be given based on a game result by launching a game ball as a game medium into a game area, and for example, a plurality of types of identification information It can also be applied to any gaming machine that can perform a predetermined game such as variable display of a symbol (which is performed in a plurality of variable display areas) and that can give a predetermined game value based on the game result. . More specifically, by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, the game can be started and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified can be changed. A display result of a variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) to be displayed is derived and displayed, and one game is completed. According to the display result, a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate a prize, an RB prize, or the like. In such a slot machine, the combination of identification information displayed in the plurality of variable display areas after the special image is erased may be a predetermined combination.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display as hold storage;
Prefetch determination means for prefetching to determine whether or not the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored by the hold storage means is in a predetermined mode;
Based on the determination result of the prefetch determination means, the notice effect determining means for determining whether to execute the notice effect for the variable display that is the determination target and the type of the notice effect to be executed;
A notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect based on the determination result of the notice effect determining means,
The notice effect determining means determines the type of the new notice effect according to the type of the notice effect being executed when determining the type of the new notice effect during the execution of the previously determined notice effect. And
The notice effect executing means executes the notice effect previously determined by the notice effect determining means in preference to the notice effect newly determined by the notice effect determining means,
There are multiple types of the notice effect, including types that can be executed in duplicate with other types during the same period,
The notice effect determining means can restrict the determination to newly execute the notice effect when there are three variable displays that are targets of the notice effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that. Specific display means for displaying a specific display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means;
Types of the notice effect include those that change the display mode of the specific display.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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