JP6522282B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a game machine, a predetermined start condition is established after a start condition based on the entry of a game medium (eg, a game ball etc.) into a start area (eg, a start winning opening etc.) provided in the game area is established. The variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol etc.) capable of identifying each one is performed based on that, and a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol etc.) predetermined as a display result of the variable display Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state (eg, a big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player when derived.

  As such a gaming machine, when the first window screen is displayed in the step-up notice effect, the existence of all the progressable window screens is notified in advance, and then the window screen with a low probability of big hit There is a gaming machine which makes it possible to indicate the possibility of becoming a jackpot advantageous to the player by sequentially displaying (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-139473 A

  However, in the technology described in Patent Document 1, the displayed window screen is not displayed each time it is switched, so the connection between the window screens becomes thin, which may reduce the interest of the game.

  This invention is made in view of the said situation, and aims at provision of the game machine which prevents the fall of the interest of a game in the notice production | presentation in which a production | presentation display is expand | deployed stepwise.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.),
Effect display expansion means (for example, first to third steps, etc.) for expanding plural kinds of effect displays (for example, display of window image etc.) in a predetermined order (for example, first stage to third stage) as effects corresponding to the game , And the effect control CPU 120 that executes the step-up notice effect operation process of step S453), and
Of a plurality of types of effect display developed in stages by the effect display developing means, a specific effect (for example, an image of an “arrow” in relation to the effect display in the first stage (for example, the first stage etc.) Specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the specific effect operation process together with the step-up notice effect operation process of step S453) for executing the display of
A variable display execution means for executing variable display ;
The specific effect execution means is a second step (e.g., a second step) subsequent to the first step, of the effect image relating to the specific effect executed in relation to the effect display in the first step. , Etc.),
There are multiple types of said specific effects,
Depending on the type of the specific effect that has been executed, the rate at which the effect display expands to the next stage differs,
Depending on the type of the specific effect executed, the rate at which the player is controlled to an advantageous state differs.
There are multiple types of effect display,
Ri Do different proportion to be controlled to the advantageous state by the effect display type of the displayed,
When the effect display at the second stage is executed in a specific effect mode by the effect display expanding means, the specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect a plurality of times in one variable display.
It is characterized by
Before SL particular effect execution means, the specific effect on the effect display of the previous one stage than the final stage may be allowed to act.

  According to such a configuration, an effect with a sense of unity can be performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The effect display developing means changes the effect display in the second stage to a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, switching display to each window image shown in FIGS. 18A, 18D, 19A, etc. Depending on which of the above is executed, a display mode indicating the effect after the second step effect shown in FIG. 18 (B), (E), and FIG. 19 (B) according to the expansion mode of the effect display (for example, Etc.),
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the effects and to improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2),
When the effect display at the second stage is executed in a specific effect mode (for example, displaying a label image of “NEXT”, etc.) by the effect display expanding means, a predetermined effect (for example, step-up notice effect) And the like (e.g., the effect control CPU 120 for executing the pseudo continuous change in the variable display effect process of step S172).
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, attention can be drawn to the step-up notice effect by giving relevance to the step-up notice effect and the other effects (pseudo reams), and a decrease in interest of the game can be prevented. Can.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The specific effect execution unit continuously executes the specific effect from the effect display in the first stage to the effect display in the second stage (for example, FIGS. 17D to 17H). Display the image of "arrow" with the window image and the display during switching as shown in
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the connection of the effect display of each stage by the specific effect, and it is possible to prevent the decrease in the interest of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The effect display expanding means makes it more difficult to view the effect display before expansion (for example, the window image before switching) with the effect display after expansion (for example, the window image after switching) than the effect display after expansion (Eg, displaying a part of the window image before switching)
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize the connection of the effect display before and after switching, and it is possible to prevent the decrease in the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result etc. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flow chart etc. which show an example of step-up notice production determination processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a step-up notice production determination table in the case of two times of false continuum change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a structure of the step-up notice production determination table in the case of one pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the step-up advance presentation production | presentation determination table in the case of non-pseudo continuous variation. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing under variable display. It is a flow chart which shows an example of step-up notice production operation control processing. It is a timing chart which shows change of a production | presentation aspect of step-up notice production | presentation in the case of one pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation. It is a figure which shows the example of production operation of 1st step production and 2nd step production. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation operation operation following the 2nd step presentation shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of production operation of the 3rd step production performed following the 2nd step production shown in FIG.

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

  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 (the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is constituted of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc., and identifies each in a special view game as an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as "special figures"), which are plural types of possible identification information (special identification information), are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do.

  In addition, 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" and symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in the 7-segment LED are different. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  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 configured of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special figure game and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols which are plural types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, decorative pattern display areas of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B being started in the special figure game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special view game, the decorative symbol is variable in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5 The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in first special symbol display device 4A, or the second special figure in second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to stop display (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) identification information such as a decorative symbol and to end variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, the change speed of the decorative symbol is "0", and the decorative symbol is displayed. For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed in a definite manner, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the decorative pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  On the screen of the image display 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is disposed. In the start winning storage display area 5H, a holding storage display for specifying the number of holdings of variable display (number of special drawing holding memories) corresponding to the special drawing game is performed. Here, the game ball passes the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for suspension of variable display corresponding to the special view game. It occurs based on the start-up winning by (entering). That is, although a start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing a variable display game such as a special view game or variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, a variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. When the start condition for allowing 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, etc., the hold of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is To be done.

  For example, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, the start condition of the special drawing game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A (the first start condition) If the first start condition for starting the special view game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when 1) The addition (increment) is performed, and the execution of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is suspended. In addition, starting condition of the special figure game which uses the 2nd special figure by the 2nd special symbol display device 4B due to the occurrence of the 2nd start winning which the game ball passes (enters) the 2nd starting winning a prize opening (the 2nd starting condition If the second start condition for starting the special view game using the second special view based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when The addition (increment) is performed and the execution of the special drawing game using the second special drawing is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure reservation memory number is decremented by 1 and the special figure game is executed using the second special figure Is decremented by one.

  The number of pending storages of the variable display obtained by adding the number of the first special view pending storage and the number of the second special view pending storage is particularly referred to as the total pending storage number. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  In addition to or in place of the start winning storage display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of stored special figures may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning combination storage display area 5H, a first hold for specifying the number of special view hold storages to be identifiable on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B is, for example, the number corresponding to the upper limit value (for example, "4") in each of the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number (for example, "4") For example, four LEDs are included.

  Under the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B has an electric tulip type role having a pair of movable wing pieces that changes between a closed state in which the vertical position is achieved by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character shown in FIG. (Normal motorized role) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is in the off state. It becomes. On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is in the on state, the game ball is opened to enter the second starting winning hole It becomes a state (first state). Even in the closed state (the second state), the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, but the game ball can enter the second start winning port more than when the game ball is in the open state. It may be configured to be less likely. As described above, the second start winning opening is changed into the open state (first state) where the game ball can enter and the closed state (second state) where the game ball can not enter or is difficult to enter in the game area. A normally variable winning ball device 6B is provided to form the.

  The game ball entering the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball entering the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media) based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first number of pending storages is a predetermined upper limit. If the value (for example, "4") or less, the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second number of pending storages is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value , The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the gaming balls to be the winning balls, or may give a score corresponding to the number of gaming balls to be the winning 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 prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter) I can not do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter ) To make it easier. In this manner, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter). Do. In place of the closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter) the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning winning ball device 7, for example, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening More balls will be paid out than when the player passes (enters). Therefore, when the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter the special winning prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed or partially closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it is impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the special winning opening. This is a second state disadvantageous to the player.

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc. like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and plural kinds of identification information different from the special symbol The symbol which is normally displayed (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game"). Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing retention indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general drawing retention memory number as the number of effective passing balls passed through the passing gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. Also, 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 a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member It may be provided. 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 the game ball entering one of the general winning openings is detected by the predetermined general winning ball switch. . At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming 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 gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . At the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided a striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) 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 and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate, a touch sensor substrate, etc. are disposed on the back of the gaming board etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Also, the main board 11 performs on / off control of the respective LEDs (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and performs the first special drawing or the second special Variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling variable display of a figure, or performing on / off / coloring control of normal symbol display 20 to control variable display of normal symbols by normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control the

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111 and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary motorized role and the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. And, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric component for presentation such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for effect, such as the unit, to perform a predetermined effect operation.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output voice based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform the audio | voice signal processing for this are mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, decorative LED, etc. The lamp driver circuit etc. which perform lighting / extinguishing drive in are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the start port switch (the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B), and the count switch 23 are transmitted to the main substrate 11. Wiring is connected. The various switches may be of any type as long as they can detect gaming balls as gaming media, such as those called sensors. Further, the main substrate 11 is connected with a wire for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20 and the like.

  The control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 is relayed by the relay substrate 15. The control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 via the relay substrate 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal. In the effect control command, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control an audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp A lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the LED 9 and the decorative LED is included. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data may be set in advance so that it always becomes "1" and the first bit of the EXT data becomes "0".

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, etc., and the game control A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 for providing a work area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 for executing control operations by executing a game control program, and updating of numerical data indicating a random number independently of the CPU 103 , And an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may be at least incorporated with the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the progress of the game is countably updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers. The gaming 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 gaming control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be For example, a random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and updating the stored value periodically or irregularly by the CPU 103.

  The ROM 101 of the microcomputer 100 for game control stores various selection data, table data, and the like used to control the progress of the game, in addition to the program for game control. 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 make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 101, table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for transmitting control signals as various control commands from the main substrate 11 by the CPU 103, and a fluctuation pattern table storing plural kinds of fluctuation patterns are constituted. Table data etc. are stored. Various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is temporarily stored in the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 in a rewritable manner.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores effect control programs, 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 random number circuit 124 for executing processing for determining control contents of the display operation in 5, and the like, the random number circuit 124 for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the effect control CPU 120, and I / O 125 And is mounted.

  As an example, the effect control board 12 executes a program for effect control read out from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120 to execute a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121, a change data write operation in which the effect control CPU 120 writes various change data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 in the RAM 122 Fluctuation data read operation to read out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, reception operation to receive various signal input from outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, the effect control CPU 120 to I / O for effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of 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. The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring or the like for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14 is connected.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the effect operation is counted by the random number circuit 124 or the like in an updateable manner. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, in the ROM 121, a plurality of determination tables prepared to make various determinations, determinations, and settings by the effect control CPU 120, table data forming the determination tables, pattern data forming the various effect control patterns, etc. It is memorized. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used to control the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control instruction from the effect control CPU 120 and the like. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing variable display of decorative symbols or various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 or 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), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing which is more generally referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or any of non-volatile recording media such as a magnetic memory and an optical memory. As long as it is configured.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, and an output for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 It is comprised including a port. For example, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, an instruction (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and an instruction transmitted to the lamp control board 14 from the output port of the I / O 125 (Electric decoration signal) etc. are output.

  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 provided based on the game result. As an example of the game using the game ball, the ball hitting operation handle installed at the lower right of the front of the case in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on predetermined operation (for example, rotation operation) by the player, the predetermined ball hitting A game ball as a game medium is shot toward the game area by a shooting motor or the like provided in the shooting device. When the gaming ball having flowed down the gaming area passes (enters) the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the gaming ball is moved by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection or the like. After that, for example, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is based on the establishment of the first start condition by the previous special figure game or the end of the big hit gaming state etc. It is started.

  In addition, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 2 As a result, the second start condition is satisfied. After that, for example, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is based on the establishment of the second start condition by the previous special figure game or the end of the big hit gaming state etc. It is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the closed state as the second state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball having passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, a common drawing start condition for executing variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied. After that, for example, based on the fact that the common drawing start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is established, for example, that the previous common drawing game has ended, the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is started . In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time passes, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (common symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per common symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol in the common drawing is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "general drawing lost". In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol becoming "per common figure", the open control and the enlargement open control are performed such that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is tilted. The closing control or the normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when the predetermined time has elapsed.

  When the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed, whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result or the variation pattern is the microcomputer 100 for gaming control of the main substrate 11 shown in FIG. From the stage to the effect control board 12.

  After the special view game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when the predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed, the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result is displayed. Derivation is displayed. "Left", "Medium" and "Right" decorations arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 corresponding to variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, or in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the finalized special display result of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a finalized ornamental symbol as a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the image display device 5. When the jackpot symbol predetermined as the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes a "big hit" (specific display result), and it is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. It is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. As the variable display result of the special symbol, the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes "loss".

  As an example, a special symbol indicating a number of "3" or "7" is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol of "-" is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol or lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Also, the special symbol common to both of the special figure games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or a symbol is not limited to a big hit symbol or a lost symbol, for example, a special symbol of an arbitrary lighting pattern in a 7-segment LED, a big hit symbol or a lost symbol It may be a pattern.

  In the big hit game state, the big winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. Then, during a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated, the big winning opening is continuously opened. A round game is executed. In a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the special winning opening is closed, making it difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When the gaming ball enters the big winning opening, the winning switch is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball every time the detection is made. The round game in the jackpot gaming state is repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type becomes either "non-probability change" or "probability change" is included. For example, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is derived and displayed as the variable symbol result of the special symbol, the jackpot type becomes "non-probability change" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "7" is jackpotted when the jackpot is displayed The type is "probable". When the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", the special variable winning ball device 7 is set as the first state advantageous to the player (opening the big winning opening) as a round game in the jackpot gaming state. A normal open round is performed in which the upper limit time is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds). In addition, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, a short-term time (for example, 0.1 second etc.) in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state (big winning opening open) is relatively short. You may provide the big hit classification (for example, "probability" etc.) in which an opening round is performed. The jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  After the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability that the variable display result will be the "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to the positive change state higher than the normal state based on the establishment of the predetermined probability change control condition There is. The definite change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined fixed change termination condition is satisfied, such as a predetermined number of variable displays being performed or a next big hit gaming state being started. Also, after the big hit gaming state ends, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short time state where it is shorter than the normal state. The time saving state is controlled so as to continue until one of the time saving end conditions is first established among the fact that the variable display of the predetermined number of times has been executed and that the next big hit gaming state is started. . As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-deterministic", after the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes a time saving state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable change", after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes the definite change state.

  In the positive change state or the short time state, the game ball can pass (enter) the second starting winning opening more easily than in the normal state, and in the advantageous change mode, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the first state (open state) Change to the closed state). For example, control to shorten the variation time of the normal symbol (general figure variation time) in the regular game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state or the variable display result of the regular symbol in each regular game Control to improve the probability of being “per-figure” than in normal condition, tilt control time to perform tilting control of movable wing in ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result becoming “per-flat” If the variable ball device 6B is changed to the first state and the second state in the advantageous change mode by the control to make the length of the ball longer than that in the normal state and the control to increase the number of tilting times than in the normal state. Good. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, control for changing the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B to the first state and the second state in the advantageous change mode is referred to as high open control (also referred to as "high base control"). By being controlled to such a definite change state or a short time state, the time required for the next variable display result to become a "big hit" is shortened, and a special game state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is attained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the record information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have, for example, a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity I hope there is. Alternatively, the recorded information of the gaming balls and the scores may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have a valuable value that can be used for playing the game again with the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in first special symbol display device 4A Among the special drawing games using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B, variable display of the decorative design is started in response to the start of one of the special drawing games. Then, a period from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when variable display is ended by stop display of the decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In some cases, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, with the reach mode, a decorative symbol ("reach variation symbol") that is not displayed in a stopped state when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a big hit combination The term “display mode” also refers to a display mode in which the fluctuation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative patterns are synchronously fluctuated while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the "left", "middle", "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, "inside" which has not been stopped yet displayed when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of "7") constituting the predetermined big hit combination is stopped and displayed The display pattern in which the decorative pattern is changing in the decorative pattern display area 5C etc.) or the decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R in all or part of the "left", "middle", "right" It is a display mode which is fluctuating synchronously while a pattern constitutes all or a part of big hit combination.

  Also, in response to the reach mode, the variation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or, by changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach mode May be executed. Such rendering operations such as display of character images and changes in display mode of background images, reproduction display of moving images, and changes in variable display modes of decorative symbols are referred to as reach effect displays (or simply reach effects). In the reach effect, 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, etc. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the rendering operation in the reach rendering, a plurality of types of rendering patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (rendering modes) may be prepared in advance. And according to the production | presentation aspect in each reach production, the possibility (it is also called "reliability" or "big hit reliability") changes with "big hit." That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be the "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are set in advance. And, when the reach effect of the super reach such as the super A and the super B is executed, the variable display result may become "big hit" compared with the case where the normal reach effect is executed (big hit expectation) Becomes higher.

  Unlike the reach effect, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may become the reach mode, and the variable display result may become the "big hit", etc., while the variable display of the decorative pattern is A variable display effect for notifying a player by variable display operation of a decorative symbol or the like may be executed. In this embodiment, a variable display effect such as “pseudo link” can be performed. It may be determined whether or not to execute the variable display effect of “pseudo series” in response to the change pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  The variable display effect of “pseudo series” is, for example, a plurality of predetermined “pseudo series chances” of special combinations in “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The decoration pattern which is one of the kinds of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. The pseudo-continuous chance may include a combination of decorative patterns that is a predetermined non-reach combination, without the variable display mode of decorative patterns becoming a reach mode. In addition, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the pseudo continuous chance may include the combination of the decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined reach loss combination (also simply referred to as “reach combination”). For example, a special decorative pattern (pseudo run chance) which is not used in the variable display of the decorative pattern in the normal time, the ornamental pattern (middle design) to be stopped and displayed in the ornamental pattern display area 5C of "middle" among the pseudo run chance eyes It may be a symbol). Among the decorative symbols used also in the variable display of the decorative symbol at the normal time, a pseudo-continuous chance symbol which becomes a pseudo-continuous chance eye by being stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C may be included .

  Related display effects associated with multiple times of variable display (pseudo continuous fluctuation) including initial fluctuation in the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous”, such as stopping display of pseudo continuous chance including the pseudo continuous chance symbol And the like may be performed. As a re-variation effect, instead of stopping and displaying a special decorative symbol such as a pseudo continuous chance symbol, or together with a stop display of a special decorative symbol, each variable display (a first variation While the predetermined effect image such as a specific character image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 during the period of (including), it may be controlled to display a message image such as “another time”, for example. In addition, during the period of each variable display (including the first change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo series”, the effect may be controlled so as to perform a rewind effect for rewinding for a predetermined period.

  In addition, the re-variation effect is to be displayed by performing image display (for example, temporary stop display of pseudo consecutive chance symbol etc.) on the screen of the image display device 5 (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5C of "medium") It is not limited and may include any rendering operation using various rendering devices. As an example of the re-change effect different from the image display, a plurality of decorative LEDs provided inside or outside of the game area during each change display (including the first change) by the variable display effect of the “pseudo series” It may be controlled such that the lights are increased one by one. In addition, the display color of the decorative LED may be controlled to be changed during the period of each variable display (including the first change), and it is possible to change one of the plurality of decorative LEDs to be lit. May be controlled.

  In addition, as the re-variation effect, for example, when a decorative symbol that is a pseudo continuous chance eye is temporarily stopped and displayed, a sound that is a special sound effect may be controlled to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition to or in place of a part or all of these re-change effects, the lighting or blinking of the decorative LED, the operation of the effect model, the display of effect images, the display of sound effects, or the like It may be controlled to execute a re-variation effect combining some or all of the outputs of. At this time, rather than the case where the re-variation effect is executed with only one type of effect mode, it includes a period in which the re-variance effect combining a plurality of effect modes is executed, or a plurality of re-variance effects When the effect mode in is changed, the possibility that a predetermined game value is given may be increased, such as the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" (big hit expectation).

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo series”, for example, any of a plurality of types of pseudo series chances predetermined in the left, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R The decorative pattern that constitutes the object is temporarily displayed temporarily as a predetermined display result. After that, pseudo continuous fluctuation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-series fluctuation (re-variation) once or twice in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-series”. Based on this, it is possible to make the variable display of the decorative pattern appear as if it had been started two or three times consecutively. Then, when the number of times of repeated execution of the pseudo continuous fluctuation (re-variation) is large (the number of times of pseudo continuous transmission), the possibility that the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit expectation) becomes higher It should be set as follows. In addition, the generation ratio of the effect may be controlled to change according to the number of times of repetitive execution (re-occurrence) of the pseudo continuous fluctuation (re-variation). For example, when the number of pseudo runs is one, "reach determination" may be made, and when the number of pseudo runs is two, "super reach determination" may be made. Note that the number of times of pseudo series fluctuation (re-variation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo series” may be set to be able to be performed more than once or twice, for example, three times to five times.

  As the variable display effect using the variable display operation of such a decorative pattern, for example, "slip", "development chance eye", "development chance eye end", "slip after stop chance scene" other than "pseudo ream" And various other rendering operations may be performed. Here, in the variable display effect of "slip", until after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and the finalized decorative symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed, "left", "middle" and "right" A single or a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) after changing the decorative symbol in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R The temporary stop display of the decorative symbol is performed, and then a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of decorative symbol display areas (for example, "left") of the decorative symbol display areas displayed in the temporary stop is displayed (for example, "left") By changing the decorative pattern again in the display area 5L and one or both of the decorative pattern display areas 5R "right", the stop display is performed, whereby effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped is performed. Note that it may be determined whether or not to execute the variable display effect of “slip” in response to the change pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side. Further, whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is performed on the side of the effect control board 120 may be determined regardless of the fluctuation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of "Development Opportunity Eye", the decoration of "left", "middle", and "right" until variable decoration result of decoration design is derived and displayed after variable display of decoration design is started The temporary display of the decorative symbol constituting the development chance eye included in the predetermined special combination in all in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R is performed, and then the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined as the reach mode. Reach production is started. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of "Development chance eye end", after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" An effect display is performed in which a decorative symbol of a combination predetermined as a development opportunity is derived and displayed as a finalized decorative symbol. In the variable display effect of "slip after chance stop", similarly to the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", until after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and the finalized decorative symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed After temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the lost combination (special combination) which becomes a pseudo recurrent chance in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the "left", "middle", and "right" Unlike the variable display effect of “pseudo series” in which the decorative symbol is again changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative symbol is changed again in part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R As a result, effect display is performed to change the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed.

  Unlike variable display effect of reach effect or pseudo ream during variable display of decorative design, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display or voice output as a message, game effect lamp 9 or for decoration For example, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol can be a reach mode by the rendering operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol, such as the lighting operation of the LED or the predetermined operation of the rendering model such as the rendering character The advantage of the game played in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as that there is a possibility, that the reach effect by the super reach may be executed, that the variable display result may be a "big hit", etc. An advance notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance.

  The production operation to be the preview production is the variable display state of the decorative design after the variable display of the decorative design is started in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" It is sufficient if it is performed (started) before (i.e., before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may become a "big hit" may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state. In this manner, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started to when the finalized special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol is derived as the variable display result. It should be something that can give notice of sex. A plurality of advance notice patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the contents (effect mode) of the effect operation in the case of executing such advance effect. The effect operation to be the advance effect effect may be any operation that does not cause a change in the variable display time of the special symbol depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a step-up notice effect can be executed in which the effect mode is developed stepwise from the first step to the third step (from the first step effect to the third step effect) in a predetermined order It is set. In the step-up notice effect, it is sufficient if the different big hit reliability can be indicated in advance according to the stage when the effect mode is developed. Specifically, when the effect mode changes stepwise to a large number of steps in the step-up notice effect, the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state becomes higher than the case where the effect mode changes only to a small level. The step-up notice effect is that in each step effect corresponding to each step, the effect display proceeds by sequentially switching the effect display such as an image or a moving image, and the effect display to give notice for the player is sequentially changed It is sufficient if it can be recognized. In addition, when the effect display is switched, the step-up notice effect is displayed also after switching in a mode in which the effect display before switching is more difficult to visually recognize than the effect display after switching. For example, the window image is sequentially switched as the effect display, and the window image after switching is displayed, and a part of the window image before switching is blurred and displayed. Also, each time the effect display is switched, the shape and color of the appearing character change, the number of characters gradually increases, the number and frequency of movement of characters gradually increase, and the size of characters gradually increases. You may Further, the step-up notice effect may sequentially change the operation state of other effect means (display, sound, lamp, model for effect, etc.) while sequentially switching the effect display. For example, the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state by gradually increasing the number of effect models moving when a plurality of effect models are provided, or by gradually increasing the number and frequency of movement of the effect models You may notice that it will increase gradually.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, during the execution of the step-up notice effect, the specific effect associated with the effect display of the step effect corresponding to the first stage is executed, and this specific effect is performed after the first stage. It is displayed in an effect mode in which the effect display of the step effect corresponding to the second stage is operated. Specifically, in the first step effect (as shown in FIGS. 17B to 17D, in the effect display group in which the mark image of “STEP 1” is displayed on the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5), The image of the "arrow" is displayed as a specific effect related to the effect display that suggests impulsivity, and the display (specific effect) of the image of this "arrow" is the second step effect of the next stage (FIG. 17 (F) As shown in (H), (A) and (D) of FIG. 18, in the effect display group in which “STEP 2” is displayed at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5), It acts on the effect display by a plurality of types of effect modes including whether to hit (stitch) or not.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, different effects are set to be executable after execution of the second step effect according to the effect mode to be executed in the second step effect described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 17H, after the “arrow” as the specific effect hits the character as the target in the second step effect, a plurality of different effect modes are set to be executable. The second step effect is classified into “second step effect (simulated series)”, “second step effect (loss)”, and “second step effect (normal)” according to the effect mode to be executed.

  In this embodiment, during execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol in the pseudo-series variable display effect, the first step-up notice effect according to which step from the first step to the third step is developed, the first The step effects from the step effect to the third step effect are sequentially set to be executable. For example, during execution of variable display of a decorative symbol in pseudo-series variable display effect, when it is determined to expand to the first stage as the step-up notice effect, the first step effect corresponding to the first stage is executed. In addition, during execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol in the variable display effect of the pseudo ream, if it is decided to expand to the third step as the step-up notice effect, the first corresponding to each step from the first step to the third step The step effect, the second step effect, and the third step effect are sequentially 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 finalized decorative figure to be a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", it is identical to the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is only necessary to derive and display a finalized decorative symbol to be a big hit combination by arranging and stopping and displaying the decorative symbols.

  When the special drawing display result is "loss", the decorative display forming the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without the variable display mode of the decorative design being the reach mode, and the non-specific display result The fixed decoration design which becomes will be derived and displayed (non reach). In addition, when the special figure display result becomes “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern that constitutes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach losing combination”) is stopped and displayed By being done, the fixed decoration design which becomes non specific indication result may be derived and displayed (reach loss).

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

  In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, 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 initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disable state and executes predetermined game control timer interrupt processing. For game control timer interrupt processing, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as switch processing and main side error processing, information output processing, random number update processing for gaming, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing Processing for controlling the progress of the game is included.

  The switch process is a process of determining the state of detection signals 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 through the switch circuit 110. The main side error processing is processing for diagnosing abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enabling generation of a warning if necessary according to the result of the diagnosis. The information output process is, for example, a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game random number updating process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by software.

  As an example, random numbers for special display display determination, a random number MR2 for determination of a big hit type, random numbers MR2 for determination of fluctuation patterns, and random numbers MR3 for determination of fluctuation patterns are used as random numbers for gaming used on the main substrate 11 side. It is sufficient if there is a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result such as the special symbol in the special figure game as the "big hit". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used to determine the jackpot type in the case where the variable display result is "big hit", for example, any of a plurality of types such as "non-probability variation" or "probability variation" It is. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random number value MR4 for determining the common drawing display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per common drawing" or "general drawing loss". Random number value.

  In the special symbol process process included in the timer control process for game control, the value of the special view process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and the opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 according to a predetermined procedure. . The normal symbol process processing controls the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the tilting operation setting of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B. And so on.

  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 or the like. As an example, in the command control process, the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the settings in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, the transmission of effect control commands based on the settings in the command transmission table is enabled. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing an example of the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start opening switch 22A or the second start opening switch 22B is on. At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is on, the first special figure is used based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A. A first start winning process is performed to update the first special drawing pending storage number, which is the pending memory number of the special view game. On the other hand, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on, the second special figure is used based on the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special drawing reserve memory count, which is the special drawing game reserve memory count.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the number of first special map reservations is equal to a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). At this time, if the number of first to-be-saved storages has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is ended. On the other hand, if the number of first special view reservations is less than the upper limit value, the first pending storage number, which is the storage value of the first suspension number counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, game control counter setting unit) of RAM 102 Add 1 to the count value. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increment. Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as hold data (hold information) in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the first special view hold storage unit).

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the number of second special view reservations has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). At this time, if the number of second special-image storages has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is ended. On the other hand, if the second special drawing reserve storage number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserve storage number is the storage value of the second reserve storage number counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 Add 1 to the count value. Thus, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increment. Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as hold data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the second special view hold storage unit).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 executes steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special view process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select and execute one of the following processing.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the first special view pending storage unit 151A or the second special view pending storage unit 151B. A determination is made as to whether or not the special figure game is to be started by the display device 4B. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special pattern display result, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" is the variable display result Make a decision (pre-decision) before being displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, the finalized special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit symbol or Missing symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "1". The variation pattern setting process includes, for example, a process of determining the variation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is to be a "big hit". The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is preset corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process, the variable display time from when the variable display of the special symbol is started to when the determined special symbol to be the variable display result is derived is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is to be "reach" when the variable display result is "loss". Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is to be "reach" by determining the change pattern when the change display result is "loss" in the change pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2".

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process to make settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol Processing etc. is included. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop process, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol as the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed. It includes the process of setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on. When the jackpot flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state based on that the special drawing display result is "big hit" is set, and the value of the special drawing process flag is Update to 4 ”. When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, on the basis of the variable display result becoming “big hit” etc., the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and performing the setting to open the big winning opening It is included. In this process, for example, the upper opening round may be performed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “29 seconds”. In addition, if a short hit opening round is performed by setting the upper limit of the period which makes a big winning opening open state to "0.1 second", when the "big hit" type is provided with "probable", Good. When the big hit opening pre-processing is executed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit open processing of step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6".

  The big hit opening post process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post process, processing to determine whether or not the number of times of execution of the round game with the big winning opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached Includes the process of waiting until the start of the Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of round game executions reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated to

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In this big hit end processing, waiting corresponding to a period in which ending effect is executed as a rendering operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state by a rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the gaming effect lamp 9, etc. The process includes a process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for controlling to a definite change state or a short time state according to success or failure of the definite change control condition, and the like. For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”, a setting for controlling to the positive change state or the short time state is performed. Thereafter, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is “0” (step S 231). The second special figure reservation storage count is the number of reserved storages of the special view game using the second special view by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second hold storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”.

  When the number of second special figure holding storages is other than "0" at step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the start area of the second special drawing holding storage unit (for example, storage corresponding to holding number "1") As reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as an area), numerical data indicating a predetermined random number is read out (step S232). As a result, the gaming random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening in the starting winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read out. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, by being stored in a variable random number buffer or the like.

  Subsequent to the process of step S232, for example, by updating the second reserved memory count count value by subtracting 1 and updating, etc., the second special view reserved memory number is updated to be decremented by 1, and the second special view reserved The storage content in the storage unit is shifted (step S233). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers "2" to "4") lower than the pending number "1" in the second special view pending storage unit is advanced by one entry each shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of pending storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value, which is the storage value of the variation special feature designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the number of second special figure holding memories is "0" at step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the number of first special drawing holding memories is "0" (step S235). The first special view reservation storage number is the number of suspension storages of the special view game using the first special view by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first pending storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is “0”, and the number of first special views suspension storage is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special view game using the second special view starts being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view.

  In addition, the special drawing game using the second special drawing is not limited to one to be executed prior to the special drawing game using the first special drawing. That is, regardless of whether it is the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the special figure game may be executed in the order in which the game balls pass (enter) the start winning opening. In this case, the starting opening data indicating which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) with the holding data, or separately from the holding data, with the holding number It may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association, and the order in which the start conditions are satisfied may be specified with respect to the special drawing games corresponding to the respective pending data.

  When it is determined in step S235 that the number of first special map reservations is other than “0” (step S235; No), for example, the first region of the first special diagram storage section (eg, storage corresponding to reservation number “1”) As reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as an area), numerical data indicating a predetermined random number is read out (step S236). As a result, the gaming random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first starting winning) at the first starting winning opening in the starting winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read out. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, by being stored in a variable random number buffer or the like.

  Subsequent to the process of step S 236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory count count value by subtracting 1 and updating, etc., the first special view reserved memory number is updated to be decremented by 1 and The storage content in the storage unit is shifted (step S237). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers “2” to “4”) lower than the pending number “1” in the first special view pending storage unit is advanced one entry at a time shift. In addition, in the process of step S237, the total number of pending storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined as either "big hit" or "loss" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in the use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination is the determination result of whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "loss". , As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special view display result by referring to the special view display result determination table based on numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination read out from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 5A shows a determination example of the special view display result by the process of step S239. As described above, it is determined whether the special view display result is "big hit" or "loss" by using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result or the special view display result determination table. It should be determined by In the determination example shown in FIG. 5 (A), the determination ratio as to whether or not the special view display result is to be “big hit” is made different depending on the presence or absence of the probability change control in the probability change state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the special view display result is “at a higher rate than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. It is determined to be a "big hit". Therefore, for example, the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability change” by the jackpot end processing of step S117 shown in FIG. When in the definite change state, the special view display result is more likely to be a "big hit" and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the positive change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state.

  In this embodiment, whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B Regardless, the special drawing display result is determined at a predetermined ratio according to the presence or absence of the probability change control. On the other hand, the assignment of the decision value to the special drawing display result corresponds to each of the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special drawing game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, in the case of the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special drawing game by the second special symbol display device 4B, allocation of the determination value to the predetermined special drawing display result is made different. May be

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the special map display result determined by the process of step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). If the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241) . Also, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S 242). As an example, in the process of step S 242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like is selected, and is set in the use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for jackpot type determination may be allocated to the determination result as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types are to be used. The CPU 103 may determine the big hit type by referring to the big hit type determination table based on numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type read from the random number buffer for variation.

  FIG. 5B shows a determination example of the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, the jackpot type is determined to be either “non-probability change” or “probability change” at a predetermined ratio regardless of whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Note that depending on whether the variation special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing, the determinable jackpot type may be made different or the determination ratio of the jackpot type may be made different. As an example, when the variation special figure is the first special figure, the jackpot type can be determined to be "probable" at a predetermined rate, while when the variation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is "probable "" May not be determined.

  After the process of step S242 is performed, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the big hit type by storing data indicating the determination result of the big hit type in a big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102.

  If the special view display result is not a "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No) or after executing the process of step S243, the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result of the special symbol in the special view game is determined (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is not a "big hit", a special symbol indicating a symbol of "-" previously determined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is "big hit", any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of big hit symbols according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 If it is decided, it should be decided on the special symbol. More specifically, when the jackpot type is "non-deterministic", a special symbol indicating the number "3" may be determined as the determined special symbol. If the jackpot type is "certain", a special symbol indicating the number "7" may be determined as the determined special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special view process flag is updated to "1" (step S245), and the special symbol normal processing is ended. When the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "1" in the process of step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special drawing game using the first special drawing in step S235 is "0" (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol End normal processing. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (waiting customer demonstration specification command) for specifying a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, etc. It is determined whether transmission to the control board 12 has been completed. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demonstration display setting is ended.

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6A, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (step S261). Then, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special view display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the lost time when the special view display result is "loss" is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 6 (B) shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "loss", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non reach" not to be the reach mode and "reach mode" A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the respective cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special view display result) is “big hit”.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 6A, for example, using the big hit variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is determined for the fluctuation pattern depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability" It only needs to be assigned to the result. The CPU 103 coped with the case where the variable display result is "big hit" by referring to the big hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination read out from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S 263 shown in FIG. 6A, the game state is the normal state, and the game state is the definite change state or the time reduction state in which the time reduction control is performed. The fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined using any of a plurality of lost fluctuation pattern determination tables prepared in advance. In a plurality of lost fluctuation pattern determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is a fluctuation pattern depending on whether it is normal time or time-short and the total number of pending storages. It should be assigned to the decision result of. The CPU 103 makes a variable by referring to any of the lost fluctuation pattern determination tables according to the normal time and the time-span on the basis of the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination read out from the fluctuation random number buffer. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "losing" may be determined.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, when the total number of pending storages is a predetermined number (for example, "2") or more, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non reach" at a higher rate than when it is less than the predetermined number. As long as it is determined, the determination value may be assigned. As described above, when the number of special drawing reservations is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be set to be more difficult to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special view holding memories is relatively large, the average variable display time is shortened compared to the case where the number is relatively small, thereby suppressing the occurrence of invalid start winnings, or the game ball by the player. Stop the so-called "stopping" can be reduced.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determination of a fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit. In this determination example, the determination ratio of fluctuation patterns for which normal reach effects are executed, such as fluctuation patterns PA3-1 and PB3-1, is super value such as fluctuation patterns PA3-2, PA3-3, PB3-2, and PB3-3. The reach effect of the reach is set to be lower than the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern to be executed. Further, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, the determination ratio of the variation pattern for which the reach effect is performed, such as the variation patterns PA3-1, PA3-2, and PA3-3, is the variation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-2. , PB3-3, etc., are set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the pseudo-series variable display effect is executed.

  FIG. 7B shows a determination example of the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the variation patterns for which normal reach effects are executed, such as the variation patterns PA2-1 and PB3-1, is a super ratio such as the variation patterns PA2-2, PA2-3, PB2-2, and PB2-3. The reach effect of the reach is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern to be executed. In the determination example shown in FIG. 7B, the determination ratio of the variation patterns for which the reach effect is executed, such as the variation patterns PA2-1, PA2-2, PA2-3, is the variation patterns PB2-1, PB2-2, PB2 It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-series variable display effect such as -3 is executed. Further, at the time of losing, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern for which the reach effect of the super reach is executed is set to be lower than that at the time of the big hit. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is performed, the possibility (big hit expectation) of the variable display result becoming “big hit” is enhanced.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 7 (B), the reach effect of the super B is executed for the determination ratio of the variation patterns PA2-2 and PB2-2 for which the reach effect of the super A is executed and the variable display result is derived. The variable display result is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation patterns PA2-3 and PB2-3 from which the variable display result is derived. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, the determination ratio of the variation patterns PA3-2 and PB3-2 is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation patterns PA3-3 and PB3-3. There is. Further, at the time of the big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the supermarket B is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the gaming state is the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is obtained after the reach effect of the super B is executed at a higher rate than the case where the big hit gaming state is not set. It is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and PB2-1 to PB2-3, and the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 and PB3-1 to PB3-3 are particularly advantageous. While the chart fluctuation time and the contents are common, it is different whether the variable display result is "loss" or "big hit". With the setting of the determination ratio shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. When the reach effect of the super B is executed, the big hit expectation is raised more than when the reach effect of the super A is executed. Further, when the pseudo-series variable display effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the pseudo-series variable display effect is not executed.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262 and S263, a special figure fluctuation time which is a variable display time of the special symbol is set (step S264). Special figure fluctuation time that is the variable display time of the special symbol, from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time it is derived derived display of the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result (special figure display result) It is. As shown in FIG. 6 (B), the special figure fluctuation time is previously determined corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special figure fluctuation time.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S264, of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, start In order to start one of the special drawing games for which the condition is satisfied, setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S265). As an example, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After executing the process of step S265, transmission setting of a command at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 transmits a first fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, the first to the presentation control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 transmits a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, the second to the presentation control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command use the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is an effect control command which designates the fluctuation start in the special figure game which had been. The fluctuation pattern designation command is variably displayed on the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game This is an effect control command for specifying a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After the process of step S266 is executed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2" (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is ended. When the value of the special view process flag is updated to "2" in step S267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation processing of step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  Next, the operation of 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. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the effect control board 12 Perform register settings etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 occurs separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. If an interrupt occurs because the effect control INT signal is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable state, but interrupts using the CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue a prohibited instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control signal serving as an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 Capture The effect control command fetched at this time is stored, for example, in a effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be in the off state, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after the various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer are read, the read effect control commands are read out. Settings and controls corresponding to are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as display operation of effect images in the display area of the image display device 5, audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operation of light emitting materials such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED With regard to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device of the present invention, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, the effect random number updating process is executed, and software is used to update numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 as various random number values used for effect control.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 executes the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select and execute one of the following processing.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first change start command or the second change start command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received, the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 It includes a process of determining whether to start or not. The first change start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second change start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When such a first change start command or a second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of the decoration pattern in and various other effect operations, it includes the process of determining the finalized decoration pattern and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbol and the kind of display result etc. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 controls various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 Are included to perform various effect control during variable display of the decorative symbol. In addition, during the variable display effect processing, in response to receiving the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11, etc., the finalized display of the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol as the variable display result of the decorative symbol A process of (derivative display) is included. In addition, in response to the end code being read out from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized display (derivative display) of the finalized decorative symbol may be made. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command has elapsed, the effect control board 12 side autonomously without the effect control command from the main board 11 It is possible to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol on the final display and to fix the variable display result. After such effect control, etc., the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state is started based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, etc. Includes the process of determining whether or not And, when the big hit game state is started corresponding to the variable display result “big hit”, while the value of the presentation process flag is updated to “4”, the variable display result corresponds to “losing” If the jackpot gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". The big hit display process includes a process for executing a big hit notification effect (fanfare effect) for reporting the start of the big hit gaming state based on the reception of the big hit start designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 or the like. There is. Then, when the execution of the jackpot notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5".

  The jackpot inside effect process of step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this big hit inside effect processing, for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents on the screen of the image display device 5 And outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 and outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 It performs various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Further, in the big hit internal effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “6” in response to the reception of the big hit end designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 or the like.

  The jackpot end effect process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In the big hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the screen of the image display device 5 And outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13 and outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED, is executed. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a result of the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol (step S401). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the determined content at the start of the change, such as the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 or the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. , Determine the final stop symbol. In this embodiment, "not reach (loss)", "reach (loss)", "non-probability (big hit)", "probability ( Jackpot).

  FIG. 9B shows an example of determination of a decorative symbol to be the final stop symbol in the process of step S401. In this example, when the change start determination content is "non-reach (losing)", the (left) and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R different (mismatched) decorative symbols in the final stop symbol Decide on. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a left determined symbol determination random number value updated by a effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 The left fixed symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 of the fixed decorative symbols is stopped and displayed by referring to the left fixed symbol determination table previously stored in ROM 121 and prepared. Determine the final decoration design. Next, the numerical data indicating the right determined symbol determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted, and the right determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the finalized decorative symbols is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical value data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be displayed in the stop display on the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 in the finalized decorative symbol is determined.

  When the change start determination content is "reach (loss)", the same (matching) decorative design is determined as the final stop design in the decorative design display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right" . The CPU 120 for effect control extracts the numerical data indicating the random value for the left and right fixed symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, etc., and stores the left and right fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to etc., the decorative symbols of the left and the right in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are displayed in the same pattern number stop display in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be displayed stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5C of "middle" in the display area of the image display 5 among the finalized decorative symbols is determined. Here, for example, as in the case where the symbol number of the medium finalized decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left finalized decorative symbol and the right finalized decorative symbol, an arbitrary case where the finalized decorative symbol is a big hit combination By adding or subtracting a value (for example, “1”) to or from the symbol number of the middle determined decoration symbol, the determined decoration symbol may be a reach combination without being a big hit combination. Alternatively, when the middle fixed decoration pattern is determined, the difference between the left fixed decoration pattern and the right fixed decoration pattern with the pattern number (pattern difference) may be determined, and the middle fixed decoration pattern corresponding to the design difference may be set. .

  When the content at the start of the change is "non-probability (big hit)" or "probability (big hit)", the left, "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are the same. Determine the (matched) decoration pattern of the final stop pattern. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot determination symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like. Subsequently, the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5 L in the display region of the image display device 5 are referred to by referring to the big hit finalized symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. 5C and 5R are fixed and the symbol numbers displayed stopped are determined the same decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", whether the jackpot promotion promotion is performed, etc., either the normal symbol or the probability symbol is determined as the decorative symbol. It is good if it is decided. Specifically, when the jackpot type is "non-deterministic", one of a plurality of types of normal symbols is determined to be the finalized decorative symbol. In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot type is “probable change” and the jackpot promotion promotion is not performed, a determined decoration symbol is determined from among a plurality of kinds of probability variation symbols. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot middle promotion effect is to be executed even if the jackpot type is “probable change”, the determined decoration symbol is determined from among a plurality of types of normal symbols. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from being distrusted by preventing the jackpot promotion effect from being executed even though the definite variation symbols are equally drawn out and displayed as the finalized decorative symbol.

  In the process of step S401, if the content determined at the start of the change is "non-probability change (big hit)" or "probability change (big hit)", whether or not to execute a probability change promotion effect such as re-lottery production or jackpot promotion effect It may be determined. In the re-lottery effect, the decoration pattern of the non-probability variation big hit combination consisting of the same normal pattern is displayed once during the variable display of the decoration pattern, making it temporarily difficult or unrecognizable that it is controlled to the probability changing state, It is possible to notify that the decorative pattern is controlled to be in the positive state by displaying the decorative pattern of the probability variation big hit combination consisting of the same probability variation symbol again by variably displaying (re-changing) the decoration symbol. In addition, after the decoration pattern is re-varied in the re-lottery effect, the decoration pattern of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed, and it may not be notified that it is controlled in the probability change state. In addition, it is sufficient if it can be informed that the jackpot is controlled to the certainty state by executing the jackpot promotion effect during the jackpot gaming state or at the end of the jackpot gaming state. If it is determined in the process of step S401 that the re-lottery effect is to be performed, the combination of the decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped may be determined before the re-lottery effect is performed.

  Subsequent to the determination of the final stop symbol etc. in step S401, the re-variation effect execution setting is performed (step S401A). In step S401A, in the case of executing the pseudo-series variable display effect, the setting for executing the re-variation effect is performed.

  After the process of step S401A is performed, step-up notice effect determination process is performed (step S402). Following the process of step S402, the effect control pattern is determined to be any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S403). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may select one of a plurality of special pattern change time effect control patterns prepared corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern specification command and the various effects determined in the process of step S402. Select and set as usage pattern.

  After execution of the process of step S403, for example, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. Are set (step S404). Then, setting is made to start the change of the decorative symbol or the like in the image display device 5 (step S405). At this time, for example, the display control instruction specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S403 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123, or the like. It is only necessary to start the variation of the decorative pattern in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the display screen of 5.

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, in response to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the setting for updating the pending storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H is performed (step S406). For example, the display region corresponding to the hold number "1" in the start winning storage display area 5H may be erased and the entire display region may be moved leftward one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S407), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S402 in FIG. 9A as the step-up advance announcement effect determination process. In the step-up notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the presence or absence of execution of the step-up notice effect (step S501). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determination of presence / absence of step-up advance effect effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like. Thereby, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence or absence of execution of the step-up notice effect.

  After executing the processing of step S501, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an execution of step-up notice effect (step S502). If it is determined that there is execution of the step-up advance notice effect (step S502; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 specifies a change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command (step S503). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pseudo continuous fluctuation is twice based on the specified fluctuation pattern (step S504). If the fluctuation pattern identified in the process of step S 503 is any one of the fluctuation patterns PB 2-2, PB 2-3, PB 3-2 and PB 3-3 shown in FIG. It is determined that the pseudo continuous fluctuation is twice. On the other hand, if the variation pattern identified in the process of step S 503 is not one of the variation patterns PB 2-2, PB 2-3, PB 3-2 and PB 3-3 shown in FIG. , It is determined that the pseudo continuous fluctuation is not twice.

  When it is determined in step S504 that the pseudo continuous change is executed twice (step S504; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control controls the step-up pattern of the step-up notice effect according to the fluctuation pattern identified in step S503. It determines (step S505). In the process of step S505, as one example, the effect control CPU 120 is prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance as shown in FIG. 11 as a use table for determining the step-up notice effect. The step-up notice effect determination table in the case of two pseudo continuous variation is selected and set. In the step-up advance notice effect determination table in the case of two pseudo continuous change, for example, depending on whether the variable display result corresponding to the change pattern identified in step S503 is "big hit" or "loss", A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the step-up advance notice effect in the case of two pseudo continuous variation may be assigned to the step-up pattern which is a development pattern of the step-up advance notice effect. The effect control CPU 120 is for determining, for example, a step-up notice effect determination in the case of two pseudo continuous fluctuation extracted from the effect random counter or the like provided in the random number circuit 124 or a predetermined area (such as the effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122 The step-up pattern may be determined by referring to the step-up advance presentation effect determination table in the case of the pseudo random change twice based on the numerical data indicating the random number value of.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the step-up notice effect determination table in the case of two pseudo continuous variation. In the step-up advance notice effect determination table in the case of two pseudo continuous variation, the first variation (first variation), the second variation, and the third variation are displayed in the first stage to the third stage. Step effects to be sequentially executed are set according to the stage of For example, in the case of the step-up pattern SU2-07, in the first variation, the first step effect, in the second variation, the first step effect, and in the second step effect (simulated series), in the third variation, the first step effect, the second The two-step effect (normal) and the third step effect are respectively set to be performed. Further, in the case of the step-up pattern SU2-13, the first step effect, the second step effect (normal) and the third step effect are respectively set to be executed in any of the first variation to the third variation. ing. When the variable display result is "big hit", for example, the step-up pattern developed from the first variation to the high stage as in the step-up pattern SU2-13 is low in the first variation as in the step-up pattern SU2-07. It is set to be determined at a higher rate than the step-up pattern, which develops only up to the stage. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "loss", for example, the step-up pattern SU2-13 is set to be determined at a lower rate than the step-up pattern SU2-07. In this way, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the step-up notice effect.

  When it is determined in the process of step S504 that the pseudo series fluctuation is not twice (step S504; No), the effect control CPU 120 has one pseudo series fluctuation based on the fluctuation pattern identified in step S503. It is determined whether or not (step S506). When it is determined that the pseudo continuous fluctuation is one time (step S506; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the step-up pattern of the step-up notice effect according to the fluctuation pattern (step S507). In the process of step S507, as an example, the CPU for effect control 120 is prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance as shown in FIG. The step-up notice effect determination table in the case of one pseudo continuous change is selected and set. In the step-up advance notice effect determination table in the case of one simulated continuous change, for example, depending on whether the variable display result corresponding to the change pattern identified in the process of step S503 is a "big hit" or a "loss". The numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value for step-up advance notice effect determination in the case of one pseudo continuous change may be allocated to the step-up pattern which is the pattern of the step-up notice effect. . The effect control CPU 120 is, for example, for determining a step-up notice effect in the case of one pseudo continuous fluctuation extracted from the effect random counter or the like provided in the random number circuit 124 or a predetermined area (e.g. effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122 The step-up pattern may be determined by referring to the step-up advance presentation effect determination table in the case of one pseudo continuous change based on numerical data indicating a random number value of.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of the step-up notice effect determination table in the case of one pseudo continuous change. In the step-up advance notice effect determination table in the case of one pseudo continuous variation, the first variation (first variation) and the second variation are displayed according to the stage developed from the first stage to the third stage in each variation display. Step effect to be executed sequentially is set. For example, in the case of the step-up pattern SU1-02, in the first variation, the first step effect and in the second variation, the first step effect and the second step effect (loss) are respectively set to be executed. In the case of the step-up pattern SU1-06, the first step effect and the second step effect (pseudo series) in the first variation, the first step effect, the second step effect (normal) and the third step effect in the second variation , Are set to be executed respectively. When the variable display result is "big hit", for example, the step-up pattern developed from the first variation to the high stage as in the step-up pattern SU1-06 is low in the first variation as in the step-up pattern SU1-02. It is set to be determined at a higher rate than the step-up pattern, which develops only up to stages. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "losing", for example, the step-up pattern SU1-06 is set to be determined at a lower rate than the step-up pattern SU1-02. In this way, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the step-up notice effect.

  When it is determined in the process of step S506 that the pseudo connected fluctuation is not one time (step S506; No), the CPU 120 for effect control determines the step-up notice effect according to the fluctuation pattern specified in step S503 ( Step S508). In the process of step S508, as one example, the effect control CPU 120 is prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance as shown in FIG. 13 as a use table for determining the step-up notice effect. The step-up notice effect determination table for non-simulated continuous change is selected and set. In the step-up advance notice effect determination table in the case of non-simulated continuous change, for example, depending on whether the variable display result corresponding to the change pattern identified in step S503 is “big hit” or “losing”, A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the step-up advance notice effect in the case of the pseudo continuous change may be allocated to the step-up pattern which is the pattern of the development of the effect mode. For example, the effect control CPU 120 is for determining a step-up notice effect in the case of non-simulated continuous fluctuation extracted from the effect random counter or the like provided in the random number circuit 124 or a predetermined area (such as effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122 What step-up pattern should be used may be determined by referring to the step-up notice effect determination table in the case of non-simulated continuous change based on numerical data indicating random values.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the step-up notice effect determination table in the case of non-simulated continuous change. In the step-up advance notice effect determination table in the case of this non-simulated continuous change, step effects are sequentially executed according to the stage developed out of the first stage to the third stage in the first change. For example, in the case of the step-up pattern SU3-01, the first step effect is set to be executed. In the case of the step-up pattern SU3-04, the first step effect, the second step effect (normal), and the third step effect are set to be executed. When the variable display result is "big hit", for example, a step-up pattern developed to a high stage like step-up pattern SU3-04 is a step-up pattern developed only to a stage low as step-up pattern SU3-01. Rather, they are set to be determined at a higher rate. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "loss", for example, the step-up pattern SU3-04 is set to be determined at a lower rate than the step-up pattern SU3-01. In this way, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the step-up notice effect.

  If it is determined in step S502 that there is no execution of the step-up notice effect (step S502; No) or after one of the processes in steps S505, S507, and S508 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 performs step-up notice. The effect determination process ends.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value or the like (step S451). As an example, in the process of step S451, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, decremented by 1), and a predetermined effect control pattern (for example, special figure fluctuation effect control corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value) When the end code is read out from the pattern), it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step 451 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S451; No), it is determined whether there is a step-up notice effect (step S452). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the presence or absence of the step-up advance effect based on whether or not the effect control pattern of the step-up advance effect is set to the use pattern. If it is determined in step S452 that the step-up notice effect is present (step S452; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the step-up notice effect operation control process for executing the step-up notice effect (step S453). .

  FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing an example of the step-up notice effect operation control process executed in step S453 of FIG. In the step-up notice effect operation control process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether it is in the step-up notice effect period of the first variation (step S601). The step-up notice effect period of the first variation may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern according to the step-up pattern. When it is determined in step S601 that it is the step-up notice effect period of the first change (step S601: Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control executes the step-up notice effect of the first change (step S602). In step S602, the effect mode is changed in accordance with the step-up pattern determined in any of steps S505 and S507.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the first variation step-up notice effect period of the first change is not determined (step S601: No) or after the process of step S602 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 performs the second change step-up notice effect It is determined whether it is a period (step S603). The step-up notice effect period of the second variation may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern according to the step-up pattern. When it is determined in step S603 that it is the step-up notice effect period of the second change (step S602: Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control executes the step-up notice effect of the second change (step S604). In the process of step S604, the moving image is reproduced or the effect mode is developed in accordance with the step-up pattern determined in any of steps S505 and S507.

  If it is determined in step S603 that the step-up notice production period for the second change is not determined (step S603: No) or after the processing of step S604 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 performs the step-up notice generation for the third change. It is determined whether it is a period (step S605). The step-up notice effect period of the third variation may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern according to the step-up pattern. When it is determined in step S605 that it is the step-up notice effect period of the third change (step S605: Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control executes the step-up notice effect of the third change (step S606). In step S606, the effect mode is developed in accordance with the step-up pattern determined in step S505.

  If it is determined in step S605 that the third variation step-up notice effect period is not determined (step S605: No) or after the process of step S606 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 performs step-up notice of non-simulated continuous variation It is determined whether it is a presentation period (step S607). For example, in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern according to the step-up pattern, the step-up advance notice effect period of the non-simulated continuous change may be determined in advance. If it is determined in step S607 that it is a step-up notice effect period of non-simulated continuous change (step S607: Yes), CPU 120 for effect control executes a step-up notice effect of non-false continuous change (step S608) . In the process of step S608, a moving image is reproduced or a presentation mode is developed according to the step-up pattern determined in step S508. In addition, you may perform operation control of step-up notice production | generation of non-pseudo series variation as operation control of step-up notice production of the 1st change. That is, the processes of steps S601 and S602 may be used also as operation control of step-up notice effects of non-simulated continuous change.

  If it is determined in step S607 that the step-up notice effect period of non-simulated continuous change is not determined (step S607: No) or after the processing of step S608 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 performs step-up notice effect operation control processing Finish.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 14, when it is determined that the step-up notice effect is not performed in step S 452 (step S 452; No) or after the process of step S 453 is performed, the effect control CPU 120 changes again It is determined whether or not it is a re-variation effect execution period for executing the effect (simulated continuous change) (step S454). The re-variation effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern according to the change pattern. If it is determined in step S454 that the re-variation rendering execution period is in progress (step S454; Yes), the CPU for effect control 120 performs re-variation rendering operation control processing for executing re-variation rendering (step S455).

  If it is determined in step S454 that the re-variation rendering execution period is not determined (step S454; No) or after the processing of step S455 is performed, the CPU for effect control 120 executes the reach rendering execution period for executing the reach rendering. It is determined whether there is any (step S456). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in an effect control pattern (for example, special pattern fluctuation effect control pattern) determined to be a use pattern according to the fluctuation pattern. When it is determined in step S456 that it is a reach effect execution period (step S456; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for executing reach effect (step S457). For example, in the process of step S457, various commands are performed to execute reach effect according to a predetermined effect mode according to effect control execution data (for example, display control data or lamp control data) read from the effect control pattern or the like. And may be transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on or off or off. It is sufficient that the reach effect can be performed by a predetermined effect device by operating the effect model or by combining a part or all of them.

  If it is determined in step S456 that the reach effect execution period is not determined (step S456; No) or after the processing of step S457, the effect control CPU 120 performs, for example, the effect control selected corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. After performing the rendering operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design based on the setting in the pattern and the like (step S458), the variable display rendering process is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S451 (step S451; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received (step S461). At this time, if the symbol determination command is not received (step S461; No), the variable display effect processing is ended and the process waits. In addition, after the variable display time elapses, when the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol determination command, a predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol determination command normally. You may

  When the symbol determination command is received in step S461 (step S461; Yes), for example, the variable display of the decorative symbol such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123 Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (decided decorative symbol) to be the display result in step S462. Further, a predetermined time set in advance is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S463). Then, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S464), the variable display effect process is ended.

  Next, the execution timing of the step-up notice effect and the development of the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing execution timing and the like when the step-up notice effect is executed. Here, a case will be described where a pseudo-series is executed as a variable display effect, and a step-up notice effect is performed in each variable display (including the first change). Moreover, FIGS. 17-19 has shown the example of production operation at the time of step-up notice production being performed.

  FIG. 16A shows the development of the effect mode of the step-up notice effect (step-up pattern SU1-02) in which the second step effect is executed in the first change and the second change when one pseudo continuous change is performed. It is a timing chart. Here, as described above, the second step effect is “second step effect (simulated series)”, “second step effect (loss)”, “second step effect (normal)” according to the effect mode. Separated. In the case of the step pattern SU1-02, as the second step effect corresponding to the second step, the "second step effect (simulated series)" in the first variation and the "second step effect (loss)" in the second variation are executed. Be done.

  First, when the first variation is started at timing TS shown in FIG. 16 (A) and variable display of decorative symbols is started, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, The decorative pattern changes in 5R. After that, the step-up notice effect in the first variation is started at timing Tb1, and the first step effect corresponding to the first step is executed. In the first step effect, first, as shown in FIG. 17B, a window image composed of an image of a character A 131 with a bow and an arrow and a message image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, as shown in FIGS. 17B to 17D, a mark image S1 of "STEP 1" indicating that the first step effect is being executed is displayed at the lower right of the screen.

  After the window image shown in FIG. 17 (B) is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17 (C), the display image is rotated in the direction of the arrow, and the image of character B covered with the covering surface shown in FIG. 17 (D) It switches to the window image comprised with target image TA. Thus, the first step effect is configured by a series of effects in which the window images shown in FIGS. 17B to 17D are switched.

  Further, at timing T1 shown in FIG. 16A, at the same time as switching to the window image shown in FIG. "" Image PD is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 17D, even after the window image is switched, a part of the window image before switching is displayed together with the window image after switching. The same applies to switching of other window images in the step effect. As a result, the player can easily recognize that the window image has been switched.

  After the window image shown in FIG. 17 (D) is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17 (E), the display image is rotated in the arrow direction, and effects during switching of the window image are executed. Note that, as shown in FIG. 17E, the image PD of the “arrow” that is the specific effect is displayed even during the effect until switching to the next window image.

  After execution of the effect during switching of the window image, “second step effect (simulated sequence)” corresponding to the second stage is started at timing Tc1 shown in FIG. 16 (A). With the start of the second step effect, as shown in FIG. 17 (F), the image of the character B 132 covered with the masked surface on the screen of the image display device 5 and the character B 132 by the specific effect continuously executed from the first step effect The image PD of the "arrow" heading to the image of is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 17F to 17H, 18A, 18D, and 19A, the lower right of the screen indicates that the second step effect is being executed. A mark image S2 of "STEP 2" is displayed. Here, although the display mode and the switching of the window image shown in FIGS. (F) to (H) are common to the effect mode of the second step effect, after the display of the window image shown in FIG. The step effect (pseudo chain) is shown in FIG. 18A, the “second step effect (loss)” is shown in FIG. 18D, and the “second step effect (usual)” is shown in the window image shown in FIG. Transition to display respectively.

  After the window image shown in FIG. 17F is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17G, the display image is rotated in the direction of the arrow, and the image of the character B 132 covered with the covering surface shown in FIG. Switch to the configured window image. In the window image switched after the variable display shown in FIG. 17G, as shown in FIG. 17H, the “arrow” which is the specific effect hits the right ear of the character B 132 covered with the masked surface ). Thereafter, the second step effect is performed in a plurality of different effect modes.

  Following the display of the window image shown in FIG. 17 (H), transition is made to the display of the window image shown in FIG. 18 (A). As shown in FIG. 18A, the effect display in which the label image LN of “NEXT” falls from the right ear of the character B 132 covered with the masked surface that the image PD of “Arrow”, which is the specific effect, was hit (stuck) To be executed. Thereby, it is suggested that after the end of the step-up notice effect, the pseudo-series variable display effect is executed. As described above, the “second-step effect (simulated sequence)” is configured by a series of effects in which the window images shown in FIGS. 17 (F) to 17 (H) and 18 (A) are switched.

  The second step effect and the specific effect end at timing T2 shown in FIG. 16A, whereby the step-up notice effect at the first change end. When the step-up advance notice effect in the first change is finished at timing Te1, as shown in FIG. 18B, the label image LN of “NEXT” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereby, it can be informed that the pseudo-series variable display effect is performed. Next, as shown in FIG. 18C, the display pattern of the special combination including the label image LN of the “NEXT” which is a pseudo recurrent chance pattern is temporarily stopped without the variable display mode of the decorative pattern being the reach mode. Is displayed. The first change is ended by the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol.

  After temporary stop display of the decorative symbol shown in FIG. 18 (C), re-variation of the decorative symbol is executed and the second change is started. After the re-variation of the decorative pattern, the step-up notice effect in the second variation is started at timing Tb2 shown in FIG. Similar to the step-up notice effect in the first variation, the first step effect corresponding to the first stage is executed, and the specific effect is started at timing T3. Thereafter, at the timing T2, the step-up notice effect develops to the second stage, and the "second step effect (loss)" is started. When the “second step effect (loss)” is started, the effect by switching the window image shown in FIGS. 17F to 17H is executed as in the step-up notice effect in the first variation.

  Following the display of the window image shown in FIG. 17 (H), transition is made to the display of the window image shown in FIG. 18 (D). As shown in FIG. 18D, an effect display is performed in which the label image LL of “lost” is dropped from the right ear of the character B 132 that has covered the masked surface which the “arrow” image (specific effect) PD hits. This implies that the step-up notice effect ends without developing to the next stage. As described above, the “second-step effect (loss)” is configured by a series of effects in which the window images shown in FIGS. 17F to 17H and 18D are switched.

  The second step effect and the specific effect end at timing T4 shown in FIG. 16A, whereby the step-up notice effect of the second change ends. When the step-up advance notice effect in the second change is finished at timing Te2, as shown in FIG. 18E, the label image LL of “lost” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereby, it can be informed that the step-up notice effect ends without developing to the next stage. Next, as shown in FIG. 18 (F), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, and thereafter, the second variation ends at timing TF, and the finalized decorative symbol is displayed.

  FIG. 16 (B) shows a step-up notice effect (step-up pattern SU1-02) executed up to the second step effect in the first change and to the third step effect in the second change at the time of one pseudo continuous change. It is a timing chart which shows development of a production mode. In the case of the step-up pattern SU1-02, as a second step effect corresponding to the second stage, "the second step effect (simulated series)" in the first change and "the second step effect (normal)" in the second change. To be executed.

  The execution timings from timing TS to Tc2 shown in FIG. 16B are the same as the execution timings from TS to Tc2 shown in FIG. The “second step effect (normal)” started as the step-up notice effect in the second change at timing Tc2 shown in FIG. 16B is the display of the window image shown in FIGS. Proceed by switching. Following the display of the window image shown in FIG. 17 (H), transition is made to the display of the window image shown in FIG. 19 (A). As shown in FIG. 19A, a window image composed of the close-up image is displayed on the image (special effect) PD of the “arrow” hitting the right ear of the character B 132 covered with the masked surface. This can suggest that the step-up notice effect is further developed to the third stage. Thus, the “second step effect (normal)” is configured by a series of effects in which the window images shown in FIGS. 17F to 17H and 19A are switched.

  After the window image shown in FIG. 19 (A) is displayed, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), the display image is rotated in the arrow direction and corresponds to the third step at timing Tc3 shown in FIG. 16 (B) The third step effect is executed. At the start of the third step effect, as shown in FIG. 19 (C), an attempt is made to pull out the “arrow” which is a specific effect that the character B 132 covered with a masked surface has hit the right ear on the screen of the image display device 5. The window image composed of the image to be displayed is displayed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 19C to 19G, a mark image S3 of "STEP 3" indicating that the third step effect is being executed is displayed at the lower right of the screen.

  After the window image shown in FIG. 19C is displayed, as shown in FIG. 19D, the display image is rotated in the direction of the arrow, and the character B 132 covered with a masked surface shown in FIG. It changes to a window image composed of an image that throws an "arrow" pulled out of the ear. After the window image shown in FIG. 19 (E) is displayed, as shown in FIG. 19 (F), the display image is rotated in the arrow direction and switched to the window image shown in FIG. 19 (G). In addition, as shown to FIG. 19F, the "arrow" which is a specific effect is displayed also in the period until a display image rotates and it switches to the following display image. The window image shown in FIG. 19G is an image in which the “arrow” thrown by the character B 132 in the window image shown in FIG. 19E pierces the character A 131. Thus, the third step effect is configured by a series of effects in which the window images shown in FIGS. 19 (C) to (G) are switched.

  The third step effect and the specific effect end at timing T5 shown in FIG. 16B, whereby the step-up notice effect of the second change ends. When the step-up notice effect in the second change at the timing Te2 is finished, the display mode of the image display device 5 changes to the reach mode as shown in FIG. 19 (H). At the end of the second change, the finalized decorative symbol is displayed.

  In addition, when "step-up notice effect (normal)" is developed up to the third stage and step-up notice effect is executed, step-up notice effect ends in the second step effect other than when the third step effect is executed. Is also performed. For example, when the “second step effect (normal)” is executed in the second change of the step-up pattern SU1-03 shown in FIG. 12, the step-up notice effect ends by the display of the window image shown in FIG. Do.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, for example, the step-up notice effect of step-wise expanding the step effect of sequentially switching and displaying the window image during the variable display of the decorative symbol Run. During the execution of the first step effect corresponding to the first step of the step-up advance effect effect, a specific effect associated with the effect contents such as displaying the image of the “arrow” that the character A sent to the character B is started It acts on the effect mode of the second step effect corresponding to the next second step. As a result, it is possible to perform step effects with a sense of unity through each step, and to improve the taste of the game.

  Moreover, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, for example, in the step-up notice effect, any of the switching effects of the plurality of window images of the second step effect corresponding to the second step is executed Depending on the heel, the deployment mode after the second step effect is made different. As a result, it is possible to diversify the step-up notice effect and improve the taste of the game.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, a window image on which the label image LN of “NEXT” falls is displayed, and the second step effect is simulated. When it is executed in the effect mode to notify that the variable display effect of the run is performed ("second step effect (pseudo run)"), after the end of the second step play, re-change production (pseudo run variation) is To be executed. As a result, by providing relevance between the step-up notice effect and the pseudo-variable variable display effect, it is possible to draw attention to the step-up notice effect, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the amusement of the game.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, in the step-up notice effect, an image of an “arrow” released by the character A shown in FIG. Etc. is executed across the first step effect corresponding to the first step and the second step effect corresponding to the second step of the next step. In this way, the player can easily recognize the connection between the step effects corresponding to each step of the step-up notice effect by giving relevance to the step-up notice effect and the pseudo-series variable display effect. It is possible to prevent the decline in the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, when the window image is switched in the step effect corresponding to each step of the step-up notice effect, for example, the window image after switching the window image before switching is Also display together in a difficult-to-see manner. For example, as shown in FIG. 17D and the like, a part of the window image before switching is displayed together with the window image after switching. As a result, the player can be made aware of the connection between the window images before and after the switching, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be prevented.

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

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, one game area is formed on the game board 2. However, the game area formed on the game board 2 is not limited to one. For example, a plurality of game areas may be formed on the game board 2.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the image of the “arrow” as the specific effect whose display is started during the first step effect is continuously displayed also in the subsequent second step effect or the third step effect . However, as shown in FIG. 17 (E), the display of the image of the “arrow” of the specific effect is such that the “arrow” stands out during the switching display from developing the first step to the second step In addition to this, as shown in FIG. 19B, the same applies to the window image that the “arrow” hits (stitches) the character during the switching display from the second step effect to the third step effect and then switches next. It may be the one the "arrow" hit (stuck). In this case, as shown in FIG. 19B, it is desirable that the image of the character that the “arrow” hit (stuck) is displayed even during the switching display. Moreover, the image of the "arrow" as a specific effect is not restricted to what is always displayed across step effects since display was started. The specific effect only needs to maintain the relevance of each window image and each step effect throughout the step-up notice effect. Therefore, for example, an image or the like as a specific effect may once disappear and be displayed again during transition of each step effect or the like during switching of the window image in each step effect. Furthermore, the image or the like as the specific effect may be changed according to the development of the step-up notice effect. For example, a part of the image that is the specific effect may be cut off and continuously displayed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, by displaying the label image LN of “NEXT” as an effect aspect of the second step effect, the pseudo-repetition is performed after the end of the step-up advance effect effect. It suggested that the variable display effect of is performed. However, what is suggested by the effect mode of the second step effect is not limited to the pseudo-series variable display effect. As what is executed after the end of the step-up notice effect, for example, it is suggested whether the reach aspect is developed without suggesting the specific reach aspect type such as "reach" and "super reach" Or “Super reach A” or “Super reach B” may indicate a specific type of reach mode. Moreover, you may alert | report not an actual production but a degree of expectation (probability of becoming a big hit) like "CHANCE", "excessive heat", etc. Furthermore, it is not limited to the notice performed before the reach, but indicates the notice to be performed after the reach (for example, the display of “group” indicating that the group notice occurs after the reach is established, and the reach to be performed from now on The “next notice effect” that indicates the next notice effect that suggests the type of “the next time notice effect”, the “cut in” of a character or the like that indicates that the expectation of the reach to be executed is high, and the like may be used. Further, in the above embodiment, for example, the pseudo-connected symbol such as "NEXT" falls from the right ear of the masked face of the character and the pseudo-connected variable display effect is executed. Characters such as "continuation" suggesting variable display effect are displayed, or in the variable display of the decorative symbol after the step-up notice effect, the decorative symbol including the pseudo consecutive symbol is temporarily stopped and re-varied. May be

  In the above embodiment, for example, according to the effect mode of the second step effect, the second step effect is “second step effect (simulated link)”, “second step effect (loss)”, “second step It classified into effect (normal), and set a different expansion mode after the second step effect respectively. However, the type of the presentation mode of the second step presentation may be added to increase the expansion mode after the second step presentation. For example, in addition to these presentation modes, the game may be expanded to "super reach", "preliminary notice presentation", or the like.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 17D, when the window image is switched in the step effect corresponding to each step of the step-up notice effect, a part of the window image before switching is switched. It is displayed with the later window image. However, any other display mode may be used as long as the window image before switching can be displayed in a mode that is more difficult to view than the window image after switching. For example, the window image before switching may be smoothed, the display size may be reduced, or moved to the edge of the display screen. If the connection between the window images can be recognized, the window image before switching may be hidden after switching.

  In the above embodiment, the step-up notice effect is developed in stages from the first stage to the third stage. However, the final stage that can be developed in the step-up notice effect is not limited to three. For example, on the premise that the expectation of the step-up notice effect can be maintained, the final stages that can be developed may be set to less than three stages, or may be set to four or more stages.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the window image switched in each step effect is mainly a still image. However, the window image is not limited to a still image, and may be a moving image. Also, the window image may be a combination of a still image and a moving image.

  In the above embodiment, in the pseudo-series variable display effect, the re-variation effect (pseudo series variation) is set to be performed up to two times, but the re-variation stage (pseudo series variation) is performed three or more times. It may be set to In this case, a development route may be provided so that a pseudo-series variable display effect or the like may be performed at any stage before the final stage of the step-up notice effect. Also, a plurality of window image switching effects to be executed in each step effect may be prepared, and the step effects to be executed may be varied each time re-variation is performed. In the above embodiment, the development route is set to branch to a different expansion mode in the second step effect which is an intermediate stage of the step-up notice effect, but the final step (the third step effect in the above embodiment, the third step effect In the case of up to four-step effect, the development route may be set in the fourth step effect).

  In the above embodiment, the step-up notice effect is executed as a notice effect in the variable display of the decorative pattern in which the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed. However, the step-up notice effect may be executed before the variable display to be targeted as the advance notice effect is started. The preview advance notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold data of the special drawing game and the like before starting the variable display to be a target for which the possibility of the variable display result becoming a "big hit" etc. is there. For example, the step-up notice effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays to be executed before the target variable display is performed, and the display mode of the pending storage display displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H is changed stepwise May be In addition, a display may be suggested that suggests that preview advance notice effect is to be executed after step-up notice effect. For example, when executing a pre-reading zone (notice effect to shift to a special background) as pre-reading notice effect, “zone” may be displayed, or when holding change is performed as pre-reading notice effect, “ "Pending change" may be displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the second step effect, the development route is set to branch into different expansion modes after the effect of the specific effect “arrow” hitting (piercing) the character covered with the masked surface. However, for example, the step-up notice effect may be ended as a second step effect (loss) by an effect in which the “Arrow” that is a specific effect does not hit (not pierce) the character covered with the masked surface. Also, for example, another character placed behind the masked surface hits an "arrow" without hitting the masked surface, and the second step effect (pseudo sequence) is a pseudo sequence. A variable display effect or the like may be performed. In addition, the arrangement of the character covered with the masked surface and the other character may be reversed, and the character covered with the masked surface may be hit to be developed as the second step effect (normal) in the next stage. As described above, the "arrow" which is a specific effect may be used as long as the "arrow" which is the specific effect acts on any of the effect display of the step effects corresponding to the next stage and the further effect is executed. It is also possible that no further rendition is performed by the fact that

  As a specific effect, other than something that changes the effect display due to physical contact with something like "arrow" or "bullet", for example, a light emission effect, a flame effect, a wind effect, etc. occur Alternatively, the color may be changed or characters may be displayed by overlapping these effects and the like with the effect display. In addition, not only items such as “arrows” but also combinations of characters and items (for example, wizards and wands, warriors and swords) may be displayed as a specific effect, and it depends on the combination of character types and item types. The mode of operation and the mode of change after operation may be made different. For example, in the case of the above combination it is easy to act respectively and the rendering after the operation is also likely to have high expectation of the big hit, but in the case of the chighahu combination different from the above combination it is difficult to act and the rendering after the operation It may be difficult for the jackpot to have high expectations.

  In addition, as a staged effect other than a step-up notice effect, a conversation notice effect (for example, one that develops like the first speech, the second speech, and the third speech) “” Is displayed as a visual character, and a balloon including the character may exceed the frame of the window image, and may perform rendering such as jumping into the frame of the window image after switching. In addition, when the character included in the pseudo run symbol displayed at the time of execution of the variable display effect of the pseudo run is continuously displayed on the screen until the next fluctuation, and the pseudo run symbol stops again, etc. The effect may be that the character jumps into the pseudo continuous symbol. Also in the case of preview advance notice effect, the same effect as the above-described pseudo-series variable display effect may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17C to 17E and the like, the thickness of the frame that divides the adjacent window images does not change before and after switching. However, for example, the thickness of the frame may be made different so that the window image before switching and the window image after switching can be easily understood. In addition, when the expectation of the big hit is high, the color of the frame line (for example, gold, red, blue, etc. in the order of high hit), the pattern (such as cherry or fruit pattern, animal pattern, diamond, heart, etc. The pattern of) may be provided, and by changing the mode of the frame, the expectation of the jackpot when the step effect is developed to the same stage may be made different. Further, as the form of the frame line, a straight line, a broken line, a broken line or the like may be provided to make the ratio of developing in the next step different. In addition, provide multiple modes of specific effects (“arrows” etc.) (eg, thick “arrows” and thin “arrows”, black “arrows” and red “arrows” etc., and thick “arrows” are the third step It is easy to develop up to the effect, red "arrow" is easy to execute the variable display effect of pseudo ream, etc.) to which stage to expand according to the aspect of the specific effect, and the ratio of the development route to branch differs It is also good. For example, thick "arrows" and thin "arrows", red "arrows" and black "arrows" etc. are provided, thick "arrows" are easy to develop up to the third step effect, and red "arrows" are variable display effects of pseudo-series While it is easy to execute, the thin "arrow" may be easily developed to the first step effect, and the black "arrow" may be easy to execute the non-reach variable display effect.

  In the case of determining an effect aspect for changing the aspect of the specific effect described above, etc., it is prepared in advance as a step-up pattern, and is collectively determined similarly to the step-up notice effect determination table shown in FIGS. It is good, after determining each development route and to which stage the step effect is developed in FIGS. 11 to 13, it may be separately determined in which mode to execute.

  In the above embodiment, only whether or not to execute the step-up notice effect as the notice effect is determined, but it may be determined whether to perform the notice effect other than the step-up notice effect. For example, in addition to the step-up notice effect, the talk notice effect may be executed. In this case, it may be decided from three of no notice effect, step-up notice effect and conversation notice effect, or if step-up notice effect is not executed after deciding whether or not to execute step-up notice effect, etc. It may be determined whether or not to perform the conversational preview effect. In the above embodiment, since the expansion route that suggests the variable display effect of the pseudo ream is set, the distribution of the notice effect is changed depending on whether or not the variable display rendition of the pseudo ream is performed. The way of making it different is not limited to this. For example, in an effect that performs pseudo-series variable display effects, the notice effect to be performed in the final change is determined, and the final change is performed twice based on the notice effect performed one time before the determined final change. The notice effect to be performed before may be determined. In this case, the notice to be executed may be determined in advance according to the presentation mode (super reach B, super reach A, normal reach, no reach, etc.) to be executed in the final change.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the variable display mode after the end of the step-up notice effect is the reach, but the present invention is not limited to the reach. As shown in FIG. 18E, in the case where the variable variation is ended from the display of the label image of “lost”, the non-reach combination may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the variable display effect of pseudo-run is executed from the display of the label image of “NEXT”, a combination that is a predetermined pseudo-run temporary stop mode is displayed. What is necessary is just "6 目 7" or "1 2 2" as long as it is a gap such as "6 7 7" or "1 2 2". In the case where the display of “NEXT” is displayed, the combination may be a reach combination, a non-reach combination that is not a gap eye, or a non-reach combination of a gap eye.

  In the above embodiment, the step-up notice effect is a notice effect for giving notice of the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state. However, the step-up notice effect is not limited to the notice effect for giving notice of the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state. For example, the step-up notice effect is a notice effect for giving notice of the possibility of becoming a game state such as a definite change state after the variable display result becomes a "big hit" (for example, the possibility that the big hit type becomes a "sure change") It is also good. In this case, for example, a probability variation determination device may be provided. The probability variation determination device changes, for example, into an easy entry state (for example, an open state) in which the game ball easily enters and a difficult entry state (for example, a closed state or a partial open state) in which the game ball is difficult to enter (For example, a winning opening (such as an attacker)). The said area | region of a probability variation determination apparatus should just be changed into the entry easy state in the round game of a big hit game state, for example. The game ball having passed through the area enters into the probability variation determination device. In addition, the probability variation determination device is internally provided with a specific area to which the game ball having passed through the area can enter (a nonspecific area may be provided with the specific area, and the specific area is nonspecific). It is good if the game ball is more likely to enter than the area). In addition, the payout of the winning balls may be performed based on the game ball having entered at least one of the winning opening, the specific area, and the non-specific area. In such a pachinko gaming machine, for example, when the gaming ball having passed through the winning opening enters a specific area, it becomes a definite change state after the end of the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state). And at the time of variable display start (may be the big hit start time etc.), instead of the big hit type, plural kinds of modes (a plurality of time when the easy entry state is changed) changing the area to the easy entry state It is determined from among the types of aspects) (as in the case of the jackpot type, it may be determined using a random value or a table). Since the time for making the entry easy state differs according to the determined aspect, the possibility of whether or not the positive change state occurs after that changes depending on the determined aspect.

  In the above embodiment, the pseudo run variation has been described as being performed before the variable display mode becomes the reach mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo run variation can be reached by the variable display mode It may be performed after becoming an aspect. For example, after the variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the effect image for prompting the operation of the operation button is displayed on the image display device 5, and when the operation button is operated, the pseudo run special symbol is stopped and displayed as the middle symbol, What is necessary is to perform continuous change.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the CPU for effect control 120 of a fluctuation pattern indicating a variable display mode such as a variable display time of a decorative symbol and a type of reach effect, one fluctuation pattern designation is performed when variable display is started. Although the example which transmits a command was shown, you may make it notify fluctuation | variation pattern to CPU120 for production control by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, in the gaming control microcomputer 100, as the first command, before reaching reach such as presence / absence of variable display effects such as “slip” and “simulated link” (reach When it does not become, the command which shows the variable display time and variable display mode before the so-called 2nd stop is transmitted, and it became reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of re-lottery effect, as the second command Thereafter, a command indicating a variable display time or a variable display mode may be transmitted (after reaching a so-called second stop when not reaching a reach). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) notifies the variable display time by each of the two commands, and for effect control for a specific variable display mode to be executed at each timing. The selection may be performed by the CPU 120. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after sending a first command, after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the variable display 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 fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as a fluctuation pattern designation command.

  The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to slot machines and the like. The slot machine is, for example, an arbitrary gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols serving as plural types of identification information, and giving a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and a variable display for variably displaying plural types of identification information (patterns) that can be identified. One game ends when the display result of the device (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.) is derived and displayed, and according to the display result, winnings (for example, cherry winning, watermelon winning, bell winning, replay winning, BB winning, It is a gaming machine in which it is possible to generate an RB prize or the like. In such a slot machine, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the above-described embodiment or modification, by the cooperation of hardware resources including the image display device of the slot machine and software for performing predetermined processing. It should just be comprised so that all or one part of the feature which has may be provided.

  In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown by the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device and the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED The operations and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit 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 a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and it encloses the gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of the prize. It can apply also to the enclosed type game machine which grants. The slot machines are not limited to those in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set the number of bets using gaming balls as gaming values and only credits as gaming values It may be a fully credited slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When using a game ball as a game medium, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, for example, when setting 3 as the number of bets, bet using 15 game balls It corresponds to what sets the number. The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a plurality of types of medals and game balls, etc. The gaming value of the may be used in combination. For example, a slot machine can set a bet number and play a game using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a medal or game ball etc. when a prize is generated. Any of a plurality of types of gaming values may be paid out.

  As the advance notice effect that can be executed in such a slot machine, the step-up notice effect or the like in the above embodiment may be included.

  In addition, the apparatus configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the process shown in the flowchart, and the image display operation in the image display apparatus for executing predetermined effects such as the advance notice to be "background notice" The various effects such as the game effect lamp and the lighting operation of the decorative LED can be arbitrarily changed and corrected without departing from the scope 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 a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and it encloses the gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of the prize. It can apply also to the enclosed type game machine which grants.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to, for example, a form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device included in a game machine such as a pachinko game machine 1 or a slot machine. It is not limited to this, and it may be distributed by preinstalling it in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming board 3 ... gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 5H ... start winning memory display area 5L, 5C, 5R ... symbol display area 6A ... ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal Symbol display 21 ... gate switch 22A, 22B ... start opening switch 23 ... count switch 25A, 25B, 25C ... hold indicator 41 ... passage gate 81, 82 ... solenoid 100 ... game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
110 ... Switch circuit 111 ... Solenoid circuit 120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... display control unit 131 ... character A
132 ... Character B
S1 Mark image of STEP 1 S2 Mark image of STEP 2 S3 Mark image of STEP 3 PD image of arrow (specific effect)
TA ... Target image LN ... NEXT label image LL ... Lost label image

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that can execute a game,
Effect display expanding means for expanding a plurality of types of effect displays in a predetermined order in stages as effects corresponding to the game;
Specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect in relation to the effect display in the first stage among a plurality of types of effect display developed in stages by the effect display expanding means;
A variable display execution means for executing variable display ;
The specific effect execution means acts on the effect image according to the specific effect executed in relation to the effect display in the first stage on the effect display in the second stage after the first stage Let
There are multiple types of said specific effects,
Depending on the type of the specific effect that has been executed, the rate at which the effect display expands to the next stage differs,
Depending on the type of the specific effect executed, the rate at which the player is controlled to an advantageous state differs.
There are multiple types of effect display,
Ri Do different proportion to be controlled to the advantageous state by the effect display type of the displayed,
When the effect display at the second stage is executed in a specific effect mode by the effect display expanding means, the specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect a plurality of times in one variable display.
A game machine characterized by The specific effect executing means causes the specific effect to act on the effect display at any stage prior to the final stage,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that.

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