JP6630239B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is fired into a game area by a launch device, and when a game medium wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area and a start condition is established, a plurality of types of identification are performed. Information (hereinafter, display symbols) is variably displayed on a variable display device (variable display), and it is determined whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. There is a pachinko machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, the game machine enters a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player. .

  In such a gaming machine, when a look-ahead announcement effect in which the hold display is a special mode is executed, a predetermined display area is provided corresponding to each of before and after the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold display. It has been proposed that the display can be changed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-231895 A

  In the technique described in Patent Literature 1, the same change content may be obtained before and after the start of the variable display. In this case, the change of the display becomes monotonous, and there is a possibility that it may be difficult to improve the game entertainment.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine that enhances amusement in gaming.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player, and stores information related to variable display as hold storage. Hold storage means, hold display means for performing hold display corresponding to the hold storage, specific display means for performing specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed, and first change effect for changing the display mode of the hold display a first change effect execution means for executing said and a second change effect execution means for executing a second variation effect of changing the specific display of the display mode, is displayed after the first change effect is performed that the display mode of the hold display includes a special mode that is not visible after the second change effect is performed, to indicate a change in the display mode to one of the display as the hold display or the specific display Suggest and produce an enable multiple execution, the suggestion effect may include a successful effect changing the display mode after execution of a predetermined effect, failure game and that does not change the display mode after execution of a predetermined effect, and for the specific display ratio of the successful demonstration is executed in the suggestion effect, the relative said hold display the suggested effect higher rather than the rate of the successful demonstration is executed in respect, the hold display or one display as the specific display In the case where the suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, after executing the failure effect as the suggestion effect, the ratio of executing the success effect as the suggestion effect is higher than after executing the success effect as the suggestion effect. , Is characterized.
(B) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player, and stores information relating to variable display as hold storage. Hold storage means, hold display means for performing hold display corresponding to the hold storage, specific display means for performing specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed, and first change effect for changing the display mode of the hold display a first change effect execution means for executing a second change effect execution means for executing a second change effect changing the display mode of the specific display comprises, appears after the second change effect is performed that the specific display of the display mode includes a special mode that is not visible after the first change effect is performed, to indicate a change in the display mode to one of the display as the hold display or the specific display Suggest and produce an enable multiple execution, the suggestion effect may include a successful effect changing the display mode after execution of a predetermined effect, failure game and that does not change the display mode after execution of a predetermined effect, and for the specific display ratio of the successful demonstration is executed in the suggestion effect, the relative said hold display the suggested effect higher rather than the rate of the successful demonstration is executed in respect, the hold display or one display as the specific display In the case where the suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, after executing the failure effect as the suggestion effect, the ratio of executing the success effect as the suggestion effect is higher than after executing the success effect as the suggestion effect. , Is characterized.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to a player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like). ), A suspension storage unit (for example, a first special figure suspension storage unit or a second special figure suspension storage unit provided in the RAM 102) for storing information relating to variable display as suspension storage, and Hold display means (for example, first start winning storage display area 5HR, second start winning storage display area 5HL, and effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step S312, etc.) for holding display and variable display during execution Display means (for example, active display area AHA, effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S326) And a first change effect executing means for executing a first change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display (for example, a hold display change effect corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “3”) (for example, the process of step S343) And a second change effect executing means for executing a second change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display (for example, a hold display change effect or an icon display change effect during active display). (For example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S345), and the display mode of the hold display displayed after the first change effect is executed is after the second change effect is executed. Includes a special mode that is not displayed (for example, "secret" is displayed) (see, for example, FIG. 27).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the first change effect of changing the display mode of the hold display to the special mode, and it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

(2) Alternatively, in order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to a player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine). a 1 etc.), pending storing means for storing a pending store information about the variable display (e.g., the first Japanese view pending storage unit and the second Japanese view hold storage portion provided in the RAM 102), before Symbol hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to pending memory (e.g., the first start winning storage display area 5HR, second start winning storage display area 5HL, and effect such control CPU120 for executing the processing of step S312) and, running effect control CPU for executing specific display unit (e.g., the active display area AHA, and the processing of steps S326 to perform certain display corresponding to the variable display 20, etc.), before Symbol first change effect of changing the hold display of the display mode (e.g., hold display change first change effect execution means for executing an effect like) (for example, effect control for CPU120 for executing the processing in step S343 a), second change effect changing the display mode of the previous SL specific display (e.g., a second change effect execution means for executing an icon display change effect) (for example, effect control for CPU120 for executing the processing of step S345) and wherein the specific display of the display mode the second change effect is displayed after being executed, a special embodiment not shown the table after the first change effect is performed (for example, "chance" and "NEXT" (E.g., "heat") (see FIG. 28, for example).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the second change effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the special mode, and it is possible to improve a game entertainment.

(3) In the gaming machine according to the above (1) or (2), the first change effect execution means is an effect mode common to the second change effect executed by the second change effect execution means (for example, effect image The first change effect may be executed in a predetermined mode including the display of CH1 (for example, see FIGS. 26 and 27).
In such a configuration, the player can pay attention to which of the hold display and the specific display changes, thereby improving the game entertainment.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the first change effect executing means changes a display mode of the hold display and does not change a display mode of the hold display. And a first successful effect (for example, an effect effect for displaying an effect image of the character CH1) which is executed in common with the first successful effect that changes the display mode of the hold display after executing the first common effect ( For example, a hold display change effect based on a hold display change pattern) or a first failure effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display (e.g., a hold display change effect without a hold display change pattern). The second change effect executing means is configured to execute a second common effect commonly performed when the display mode of the specific display is changed and when the display mode of the specific display is not changed. (For example, an action effect for displaying an effect image of the character CH1) and a second successful effect for changing the display mode of the specific display after executing the second common effect (for example, an icon display change effect by an icon display change pattern, etc.). ) Or a second failure effect that does not change the display mode of the specific display (for example, an icon display change effect in the case where there is no icon display change pattern), and the second change effect executing means can execute the first change effect. The second success effect may be executed by the change effect execution means at a rate higher than the rate at which the first success effect is executed among the first failure effect and the first success effect (for example, FIG. 15 (B) and FIG. 24 (A)).
In such a configuration, it is possible to easily change the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the variable display, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in amusement for the variable display.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), the second change effect execution means is configured to execute the second change effect after the variable information identification information is started until a display result is derived. The effect may be executable a plurality of times (see, for example, FIGS. 23B and 29).
In such a configuration, a sense of expectation for the variable display can be maintained.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), when the first change effect is executed by the first change effect executing means, and when the second change effect is executed by the second change effect executing means. When the change effect is executed, a limited effect (for example, displaying an effect image SV1 for display restriction) in which at least a part of the on-hold display by the on-hold display means and the specific display by the specific display means is restricted. A limited effect execution means (for example, see FIG. 30B) for executing a limited effect may be provided.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by paying attention to which display changes.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of random number value judgment processing at the time of a prize. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the variation pattern at the time of a loss. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting various commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a suspended display data storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a hold display setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a suspended display change effect and the presence or absence of a display change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting example of a hold display change pattern and a change effect timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a suspended display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a suspended display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change effect timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change effect timing pattern. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart showing an example of a change effect setting process. It is an explanatory view showing a setting example of an icon display change pattern. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of determining an icon display change pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a figure showing an example of production execution. It is a figure showing an example of production execution. It is a figure showing an example of production execution. It is a figure showing an example of production execution. It is a figure showing an example of production execution. It is a figure showing an example of production execution.

  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 (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device and hit.

  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 (to the right 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 composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), and identifies each of them in a special figure game which is an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as "special figures"), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), are displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are respectively a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to the number or symbol. Variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of the above. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  A plurality of types of special symbols variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be provided with symbol numbers for identifying each of them. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol of “-” may be assigned “0” as a symbol number and “1” to “9” may be assigned as symbol numbers for a plurality of types of lighting patterns. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game are respectively supported. For example, in a decorative design display area serving as a plurality of variable display units, for example, three, a decorative design which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) each of which can be identified is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged. Then, in response to the start of 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 in the special figure game, In each of the decorative pattern display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, the change of the decorative pattern (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, the decorative symbol is changed in each of the decorative symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5. The fixed decoration symbol (final stop symbol) as a display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display apparatus 4B is displayed. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which is identifiable, is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern as a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derived”). Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as a special symbol and a decoration symbol, means stopping the identification information of the decoration symbol or the like (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and terminating the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation and display of the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result, the decorative symbol fluctuates at “0”, The design may be stopped and displayed, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking, expansion and contraction, and the like. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not steadily displayed, the player can recognize that the fluctuation of the decorative symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, completely displaying the decorative symbol for a shorter time than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display section 5HR, a second hold display section 5HL, and an active display section AHA are arranged. The first reservation display unit 5HR displays the first special figure reservation storage number so that it can be specified. The first special figure reservation storage number is the variable display reservation number corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second suspension display section 5HL displays the second special figure suspension storage number in a identifiable manner. The second special figure reserved storage number is the variable display reserved number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes (enters) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning prize ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable prize winning ball device 6B. It is generated based on the winning start of the game. That is, a start condition (also referred to as an “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. Due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state, for example, when the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not established, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, when the first start winning prize in which the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, the start condition (the first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure reserved storage number is 1 The addition (increment) is performed, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, the occurrence of the second start winning where the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (the second start condition) ) Is satisfied, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure reserved storage number is 1 The addition (increment) is performed, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. Is started, the second special figure reserved storage number is decremented by one. If the first special figure reserved storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) when the first start winning is generated, the first start condition is not satisfied, and the first start condition is not satisfied. The special map game may be invalidated, and only payout of the prize ball may be performed. Further, when the second start winning is generated, if the second special figure reserved storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the second starting condition is not satisfied, and the second starting condition is not satisfied. The special map game may be invalidated, and only payout of the prize ball may be performed.

  In the first hold display section 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. In the second hold display unit 5HL, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. The variable display reserved storage number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is particularly called the total reserved storage number. The term “number of special figure reserved storages” generally refers to a concept including all of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number. (The concept includes the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number, but excludes the total reserved storage number).

  The first hold display unit 5HR may be configured to perform the first hold display, for example, left-justified. The first reservation display section 5HR is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit “4” of the first special figure reservation storage number, and the reservation numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the left end. , "4". When the number of reservations of the special map game using the first special map increases due to establishment of the first start condition, if there is no other first reservation display in the first reservation display unit 5HR, the reservation is performed in the first reservation display unit 5HR. At the leftmost display portion corresponding to the number “1”, a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold storage number. If there is another first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR, a new first hold display is not displayed on the right side of the display part where the other first hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to one of the reservation numbers “2” to “4”). When there are a plurality of first hold displays in the first hold display section 5HR, when a special map game using the first special map is started due to establishment of a new first start condition, the first hold display section 5HR displays The first hold display at the leftmost display part corresponding to the hold number "1" is deleted (digested), and the first hold display at the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers "2" to "4" is replaced with each other. It is moved (shifted) in the direction (left side) of the erased display part.

  The second hold display unit 5HL may be configured to perform the second hold display, for example, right-justified. The second reserved storage unit 5HL is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit of the second special figure reserved storage number “4”, and the reserved numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the right end. , "4". When the number of reserves of the special figure game using the second special figure increases due to establishment of the second start condition, if there is no other second reserve display on the second reserve display section 5HL, the second reserve display section 5HL reserves the second reserve display section 5HL. At the rightmost display part corresponding to the number “1”, a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold storage number. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display section 5HL, a new second hold display is not displayed on the left side of the display part where the other second hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to one of the reservation numbers “2” to “4”). When there is a plurality of second hold displays in the second hold display unit 5HL and a special map game using the second special map is started due to establishment of a new second start condition, the second hold display unit 5HL displays The second hold display in the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted (digested), and the second hold display in the display portions corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is respectively performed. It is moved (shifted) in the direction (right side) of the erased display part.

  The active display unit AHA displays the same effect image as the hold display or a different effect image in response to the variable display being executed. The display in the active display section AHA is referred to as active display (also referred to as display corresponding to variable display, display during digestion, or current display). In the active display section AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure when the first start condition is satisfied, the first display section 5HR erased (digested) the first special figure game. An active display corresponding to the hold display is performed. Further, in the active display unit AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special map game using the second special map when the second start condition is satisfied, the active display unit AHA is deleted (digested) in the second hold storage unit 5HL. An active display corresponding to the second hold display is performed. Note that the first hold display or the second hold display and the active display need only have a common color or pattern. For example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display or the second hold display. There may be. However, the display mode of the active display in this embodiment may change to a display mode different from the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display when the active display change effect is executed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 1, an active display section AHA is arranged between the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL. On the other hand, the active display unit AHA is not limited to the one arranged between the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, but is arranged at an arbitrary position in the display area of the image display device 5. It should just be. The arrangement of the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL may be replaced with each other.

  A display for displaying the number of special figure reservation storages may be provided together with the first reservation display unit 5HR or the second reservation display unit 5HL, or instead of the first reservation display unit 5HR or the second reservation display unit 5HL. . In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the number of special figure hold storages can be specified above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The first reservation display 25A and the second reservation display 25B each have a number (for example, four) corresponding to the upper limit (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure reservation storage number and the second special figure reservation storage number, respectively. ) LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a normal prize ball device 6A and a normal variable prize ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state at a vertical position and an open state at a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) to form a second starting winning opening.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. ). The normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) the second starting winning opening, while the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may be harder to approach (pass) than an open state. As described above, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B has the first variable state such as an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) the second starting winning opening or an enlarged open state, and a game ball incapable of passing (entering). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  A game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is (eg, “4”) or less, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the first starting port switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the second starting port switch 22B May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out gaming balls that become prize balls, or may give points corresponding to the number of gaming balls that become prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a special winning opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid 82 is turned on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball passes through the large winning opening (enters). ) In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes between an open state in which the game balls easily pass (enter), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game balls cannot pass (enter), which is disadvantageous for the player. I do. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of a game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this manner, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the gaming ball may enter another winning opening, such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, and the first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to pass (enter) the gaming ball into the special winning opening to obtain the winning ball, and for the player to obtain the winning ball. The second state is disadvantageous.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is configured by 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs or the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is variably displayed (variably displayed). Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called a normal symbol game (also referred to as a “regular symbol game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, there is provided a general symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reserves as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball that has entered one of the general prize ports by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in.

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (storage). ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate for holding (reserving) excess balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be able to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member forming the lower plate at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). I have. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position at which the index finger of the operator's hand is hooked when the player grips the operation rod). I have. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds an operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, a left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised as follows. It is sufficient that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is built in the operation stick.

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation on the operation rod may be provided in the lower portion of the stick controller 31A, for example, inside the main body of the lower plate. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmission-type photosensors (parallel sensors) that are disposed on the left side of the center of the operation stick as viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 and parallel to the surface of the game board 2. Pair) and two transmission-type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center of the operation stick as viewed from the player and perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A) or the like, which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. Is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 35B for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a function of setting random numbers used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. 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. In addition, the main board 11 controls the lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol, and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the ordinary symbol display 20, etc. It also has a control function.

  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 detecting game balls and transmits them to the microcomputer 100 for game control. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory and a solenoid 82 for a special 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 displays the image display device 5 and the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric components such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 performs all or a part of the display operation on the image display device 5 or all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations of the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. And a function of determining control contents for causing a production electric component to execute a predetermined production operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for the purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12. Based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are used. And a lamp driver circuit for performing the lighting / extinguishing driving in the above.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a starter switch (a first starter switch 22 </ b> A and a second starter switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. The various switches may have any configuration, such as a sensor called a sensor, that can detect a game ball as a game medium. The main board 11 is connected to wires for transmitting command signals for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the like.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). It is sufficient that the first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data is set to “0”.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103. It comprises a random number circuit 104 for performing the processing and an input / output port (I / O) 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 reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data in the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the same, and a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 temporarily stores various Read operation, CPU 103 receives an input of various signals from the outside of game control microcomputer 100 via I / O 105, reception operation, and CPU 103 moves out of game control microcomputer 100 via I / O 105. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

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

  In the game control microcomputer 100, numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the progress of the game is renewably counted by, for example, 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 game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104, or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, a predetermined random number value is indicated on a random counter provided in a predetermined area (a game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102. Numerical data may be stored, and the CPU 103 may update the stored value periodically or irregularly, so that the random number value is updated.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a fluctuation pattern table storing a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 of the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored in a rewritable manner.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 for performing a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 for providing a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation, a random number circuit 124 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and an I / O 125 And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the electric components for effect is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the fixed data reading operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 The variation data reading operation for reading out various variation data temporarily stored, the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from outside the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the 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 has a wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, a wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, the effect control board 12 includes a wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation of the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a user's operation has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation is renewably counted by, for example, a random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. . The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating various random numbers for determining various effects, such as a random value for determining a stop symbol in a variable display of a decorative symbol and a random value for determining an announcement effect, can be counted. Is controlled.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data forming a determination table, and pattern data configuring various effect control patterns. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and an end code. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling 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 a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for performing variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining the timing of switching effect images to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include 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 GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or a microprocessor for image processing more generally called a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a nonvolatile memory such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the audio control board 13 (sound effect signal), and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Illumination signal) is 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 given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is fired on the basis of a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle provided at the lower right of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball as a game medium is fired toward a game area by a firing motor or the like provided in the device. When a game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) a first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the game ball is turned by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection or the like. Thereafter, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit game state. Is done.

  When the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second starting region) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. Thus, the second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the second start condition being satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state. Is done. However, when the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the normal opening state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening.

  On the basis of the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the ordinary symbol starting condition for executing the variable display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 20 is satisfied. After that, the ordinary symbol display device 20 starts the ordinary symbol game based on the establishment of the ordinary symbol starting condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol, for example, the end of the previous ordinary symbol game. In this ordinary symbol game, when a predetermined time elapses after the variation of the ordinary symbol is started, the fixed ordinary symbol which is a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if the ordinary symbol other than the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “the ordinary symbol loss”. In response to the result of the variable display of the normal symbol being "per-figure", the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wings of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are at the tilting position. After a predetermined period of time, the closing control and the normal opening control that return to the vertical position are performed.

  When a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B is started, special It is determined (predetermined) whether or not to make the variable display result of the symbol a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result before deriving and displaying the variable display result. Then, a variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and an effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

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

  When a predetermined big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big hit” (specific display result), which is a specific game state advantageous to the player. It is controlled to the jackpot game state. That is, whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As the variable display result of the special symbol, when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes “losing” (non-specific display result).

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is "big hit", it is determined in advance in the display area of the image display device 5. The determined decorative symbol to be the obtained big hit combination is derived and displayed. As an example, the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, thereby determining a jackpot combination. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed.

  In the big hit game state, the special winning prize port is opened, and the special variable prize ball device 7 becomes the first state which is advantageous for the player. Then, a period until a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the large winning opening to generate a winning ball. In the period up to this, a round game (also simply referred to as “round”) in which the special winning opening is continuously opened is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the special winning opening is in a closed state, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the special winning opening, a winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball each time the ball is detected. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until reaching a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “2” or “15”).

  The case where the variable display result is “big hit” may include a case where the big hit type is any of “non-probable”, “probable”, and “probable”. When the jackpot type becomes “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is in a first state (the large winning opening is opened) in which the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is advantageous to the player as a round game in the big hit gaming state. The normal opening round in which the upper limit time is relatively long (for example, 29.5 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type becomes “probable”, as the round game in the jackpot game state, the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (opening the big winning opening) is relatively short. A short opening round of time (eg, 0.1 seconds) is performed. The jackpot game state in which the normal opening round is executed is also referred to as a first specific game state. The jackpot game state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific game state.

  In the jackpot game state in which the jackpot type is “spot”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short opening round (the big prize opening door is opened by the big prize entrance door). The upper limit of the open state period is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. Note that the same control as in the case of executing the normal opening round may be performed, except that the opening period of the special winning opening is controlled to be the second period in the short opening round. Alternatively, when the short opening round is executed, the number of round games executed is the second round number (eg, “2”) smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) that is the execution number of the normal opening round. ). In other words, the jackpot game state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the special winning opening in each round game, compared to the jackpot game state in which the normal opening round is executed. At least one of the second period in which the change period is shorter than the first period and the second round number in which the number of round games executed is smaller than the first round number. Just fine.

  When such a short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of payouts (prize balls) are obtained if a game ball wins in the special winning opening. However, since the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (eg, 0.1 second), a big hit game state in which a payout (prize ball) cannot be substantially obtained is achieved. Therefore, the jackpot game state (second specific game state) based on the jackpot type being “probable” is the jackpot game state (first specified) based on the jackpot type being “non-probable” or “probable”. Gaming state). In this way, when the jackpot type is changed to "non-probable change" or "probable change", when the game is in the jackpot game state in which the normal opening round is executed, the first game ball easily passes through the special winning opening. In the change mode, control for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 between a first state (open state) and a second state (closed state) is performed. On the other hand, based on the fact that the jackpot type has been changed to “surprise”, when the jackpot is in a jackpot game state in which the short-term opening round is executed, the special change is made in the second variation mode in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the special winning opening. Control for changing the variable winning ball device 7 between a first state (open state) and a second state (closed state) is performed.

  After the jackpot gaming state is completed, the probability that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to be a probability change state in which the variable display result becomes higher than the normal state based on the establishment of the predetermined probability change control condition. There is. The certain probability change state is such that a certain probability change end condition is satisfied, such as a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) of variable display being executed, or a big hit game state being started before the number of times of variable display reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until it does. Note that the certain change end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit game state is started, regardless of the number of times of performing the variable display. After the big hitting game state ends, the average variable display time may be controlled to the time saving state in which the average variable display time becomes shorter than the normal state. The time-saving state is such that predetermined time-saving termination conditions are satisfied, such as a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display being executed, or a big hit game state being started before the number of times of variable display reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until it does. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes the time saving state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable change” or “probability”, after the big hit game state ends, the game state becomes the certain change state.

  In the probable change state or the time saving state, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is changed to the first variable state (open state or enlarged open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening than the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the control by the normal symbol display 20 to make the fluctuation time (normal fluctuation time) of the normal symbol in the ordinary symbol game shorter than in the normal state, or the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary symbol game is " The tilt control time for performing the control for increasing the probability of "hit per figure" as compared to the normal state, and the tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable prize ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "hit for normal". By changing the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous manner by controlling the length of the ball to be longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of times of tilting than in the normal state. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. The control for changing the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change manner in this manner is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to the probable change state or the time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes "big hit" is shortened, and the special game state is more advantageous for the player than the normal state. In addition, even when the probable change control is performed in the probable change state, the high opening control may not be performed in some cases.

  In the image display device 5, the decorative symbol other than the symbol that is the final stopped symbol (for example, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the middle symbol of the right symbol) is continuously stopped for a predetermined time and stopped in a state in which the symbol matches the big hit combination. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to swinging, scaling or deformation, or when multiple decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the display position is switched, etc. An effect performed in a state where sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. As the reach effect, displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5, changing the display mode of the background image, a moving image different from the decorative design An effect operation different from changing the variation mode of the decorative symbol, such as reproducing and displaying an image, may be executed. Not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 are different from the operation mode before the reach mode. The operation mode may be included in the reach effect. The reach state and its state are called a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is referred to as a reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not a big hit combination, the result is "losing" and the variable display state ends.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as reach patterns) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”) differs depending on the effect mode in each reach effect. That is, the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, a normal reach effect (normal reach) and a super reach effect (super reach) are set in advance. Then, when the reach effect in super reach is executed, the possibility of the variable display result to be "big hit" (big hit expectation) is higher than when the reach effect in normal reach is executed. It should be noted that the reach effect to be a super-reach may include a plurality of types of reach effects including a super-reach that executes a specific reach effect with a higher jackpot expectation than other super-reach.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be "big hit", etc. In some cases, a variable display effect for notifying the player is performed in a variable display mode of the decorative symbol. As an example, it is only necessary that a variable display effect of “pseudo ream” can be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the variable display effect of the “pseudo ream” in response to the determination of the variation pattern on the main substrate 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, in response to the start condition of the special figure game being established once, a fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) which is a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started. Is temporarily stopped until the is displayed and displayed, and the effect display for changing again (pseudo continuous fluctuation) can be performed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of times of pseudo-running changes is displayed as "left," "middle," and "right" decorative symbols, excluding the initial variation from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the temporary stop of all decorative symbols for the first time. The number of times that the decorative design changes again in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be used.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, for example, in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left,” “middle,” and “right,” a plurality of pre-determined pseudo repetition chances of a special combination are set. A decorative symbol that is one of the types of loss combinations is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the variable display effect of the “pseudo ream”, a predetermined effect such as an image display serving as a re-change effect may be executed along with a plurality of change displays including the first change. In addition, the re-fluctuation effect is not limited to the effect of displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 5, but may include any effect operation using various effect devices.

  As an example of the re-fluctuation effect different from the image display, a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area during the period of each variable display (including the initial fluctuation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” Among them, the control may be performed so that the number of lit ones increases one by one. In addition, during the period of each variable display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or one of the plurality of decoration LEDs that is turned on may change. May be controlled.

  As a further example of the re-fluctuation effect different from the image display, a production model provided inside or outside the game area during the period of each variable display (including the initial fluctuation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-ream” ( The movable member may be controlled to operate. At this time, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the operation mode of the effect model (movable member) may be controlled to change, or a plurality of effect models (movable members) may be controlled. May be controlled so as to change what operates in.

  During the period of each variable display (including the first variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, control may be performed so that a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. . In addition, as a re-fluctuation effect, for example, when a decorative symbol serving as a pseudo-sequence chance is temporarily stopped and displayed, control may be performed so that sounds serving as special sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition to or in place of part or all of these re-fluctuation effects, or in place of part or all of these re-fluctuation effects, lighting or blinking of the decorative LED, operation of the effect model, display of effect images, sound effects May be controlled to execute a re-fluctuation effect combining a part or all of the outputs. At this time, a case where the period includes a period in which the re-orientation effect combining a plurality of types of effect modes is executed or a case where a plurality of re-performation effects is performed, compared to the case where the re-variation effect is executed only in one type of effect mode When the effect mode changes in, the possibility that a predetermined game value is given, such as the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit expectation), may be increased.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-run”, the pseudo-run fluctuation (re-fluctuation) is performed once to three times, so that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbol was started two to four times in a row. When the number of repeated executions of the pseudo-run variation (re-variation) (the number of pseudo runs) increases, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" (big hit expectation) is greater than when the number of pseudo runs is small. Get higher. In addition, control may be performed such that the production ratio of the effect changes according to the number of repetitive executions of the pseudo-run variation (the number of pseudo runs). For example, the “reach determination” may be made by performing the pseudo run variation twice, and the “super reach determination” may be made by performing the pseudo run variation three times. In addition, the number of times of the pseudo-run change (re-change) in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-run” may be executed up to more than one to three times, for example, four times or five times.

  Such variable display effects using the variable display operation of the decorative pattern include, in addition to “pseudo-ren”, for example, “slip”, “development opportunity eye”, “development opportunity eye end”, “slide after stop of chance eye”. Such as various effect operations may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “slip”, “left”, “middle” and “right” are displayed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation and display of the fixed decorative symbol as a variable display result. After the decoration symbols are changed in all of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decoration symbol display areas (for example, the “left” and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) are displayed. After the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L) in the temporarily stopped and displayed decorative symbol display area And either or both of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5R), the decorative symbols are changed again, and then stop-displayed, whereby an effect display for changing the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed is performed.

  In the variable display effect of “Development Opportunities”, the decoration of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the final decorative symbol as the variable display result After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols constituting the development chance eyes included in the predetermined special combination in all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach state, Reach production starts. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity eyes”, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, “left,” “middle,” and “right” in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern of a combination predetermined as a development chance eye is derived and displayed as a fixed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after chance stop”, similarly to the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result. , Temporarily display the decorative pattern of the loss combination (special combination) serving as a pseudo consecutive chance in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Unlike the variable display effect of "pseudo ream" in which the decorative design is changed again in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative design is changed again in a part of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the variable display effect such as the reach effect or “pseudo ream,” for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, and the decorative image is displayed as a message image display or sound output. By the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, there is a possibility that the reach effect by super reach may be executed, the variable display result is " An announcement effect for notifying the player in advance that there is a possibility of a “big hit” may be executed.

  The effect operation to be a notice effect is that, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is started. May be executed (started) prior to the reaching of the reach mode (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the announcement effect that informs that the variable display result is likely to be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode. As described above, the notice effect can be set to the big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to the derivation of the fixed special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol which is the variable display result. What is necessary is just to be able to foresee sex. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance in correspondence with the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) in the case of executing such a notice effect.

  Among the announcement effects, there is a one that becomes a look-ahead announcement effect (also referred to as a look-ahead effect). In the pre-reading advance notice effect, the variable display result is set to "big hit" according to the effect mode before the variable display as a target (notice target) for which the possibility of the variable display result being "big hit" is announced (notice target). It is a notice production that can foresee the possibility of becoming. In particular, a look-ahead preview effect that gives a continuous preview over a variable display of a decorative symbol that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special figure games is also referred to as a continuous preview effect. In the look-ahead notice effect, before the start of the variable display targeted for the notice, for example, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" based on, for example, a hold of a special figure game due to the occurrence of a start winning prize is notified. Production operation is started. In comparison with the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that starts to be executed after the variable display targeted for notice is started is referred to as a single notice effect (also referred to as a single notice, the change notice, or the variable notice notice effect). Is done.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the prefetch notice effect, the display portion of the first hold display in the first hold display portion 5HR and the display portion of the second hold display in the second hold display portion 5HL are displayed in the normal display mode. By changing the display mode to a different display mode, a look-ahead announcement effect of “change of display on hold” for announcing the possibility of “big hit” in the variable display to be notified is executed. More specifically, the display color in the display portion for displaying the number of special figure reservation storages can be specified to be a specific color (for example, any of red, green, and blue) different from a predetermined color (for example, white) in normal times. By doing so, it is only necessary to be able to notify that the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” is higher than usual. In addition, by setting the display pattern in the first hold display or the second hold display to a specific pattern (for example, a cherry pattern) different from the normal state, the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” is higher than usual. May be notified. Alternatively, a display mode indicating a predetermined message (for example, “secret”) is displayed as the first hold display or the second hold display to notify that the possibility that the display color is changed to the specific color is higher than usual ( Hint). Such a hold display indicating that the display mode is likely to change to the specific mode is also referred to as a suggestion hold display. The look-ahead announcement effect of "change of hold display" is also called a change of hold display effect.

  The look-ahead announcement effect that is executed based on the occurrence of the start winning prize is executed (started) after the start winning prize, before the player can determine whether or not the announcement content by the look-ahead announcement effect is realized. Anything can be used. For example, the look-ahead announcement effect for giving a notice that there is a possibility of being in a reach state due to the occurrence of a certain start winning prize is at least because the variable display state of the decorative symbol based on the occurrence of the start winning prize becomes the reach state (or non-reach state). What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before. In addition, the look-ahead preview effect that foresees that the variable display result may be "big hit" due to the occurrence of a certain start winning prize is at least in the variable display based on the occurrence of the start winning prize, rather than the fixed decorative symbol being stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before.

  When the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display may or may not change. Among the hold display change effects, the effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes is also referred to as a hold display change success effect. Among the holding display change effects, an effect in which the display mode of the holding display does not change is also referred to as a holding display change failure effect. In addition, the hold display change effect includes a hold display change common effect. When the hold display change effect is executed, first, a hold display change common effect that is executed in common when the display mode of the hold display is changed and when it is not changed is executed. The hold display change common effect includes, for example, an effect effect of displaying an effect image indicating a predetermined character on the display area of the image display device 5 and exerting an effect on the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be notified. Just fine. The action effect in the hold display change common effect is to change the display mode of the hold display by acting on one of the first hold display in the first hold display portion 5HR and the second hold display in the second hold display portion 5HL. Any display effect that suggests a possibility of change may be used. Along with such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a part or all of the luminous bodies such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are lit in a predetermined lighting mode, May be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

  When the hold display change success effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display exerted by the action effect is changed. In this way, the effect in which the display mode of the hold display that has exerted the effect after the action effect in the hold display change common effect is executed is also referred to as a hold change effect as the first successful effect. On the other hand, when the hold display change failure effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display exerted by the action effect is not changed. In this way, an effect in which the action effect in the hold display change common effect is executed, but the display mode of the hold display that has exerted an effect does not change is also referred to as a hold change gaseous effect as the first failure effect.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the single announcement effect, the display of the effect image on the active display unit AHA is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal state, so that the “big hit” is displayed in the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied. An announcement effect of “active display change” that announces the possibility of “” is executed. More specifically, by changing the display color on the active display unit AHA to a specific color (for example, any of red, green, and blue) different from a predetermined color (for example, white) in a normal state, a variable display result is obtained. What is necessary is just to be able to notify that the possibility of "big hit" is higher than usual. In addition, by setting the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA to a specific icon different from the normal round solid color, a message such as “?”, “Chance”, or “hot” is reported, for example. What is necessary is just to be able to suggest the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit". In addition, icons displayed on the active display unit AHA include, for example, an icon that notifies a message such as “NEXT” and notifies that a pseudo-run variation in the variable display effect of “pseudo-run” is executed. Is also good. The notice effect of “active display change” is also called an active display change effect.

  When the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display on the active display unit AHA, such as the display color or icon, may or may not change. Among the active display change effects, an effect in which the display mode of the active display changes is also referred to as an active display change success effect. Among the active display change effects, an effect in which the display mode of the active display does not change is also referred to as an active display change failure effect. In addition, the active display change effect includes an active display change common effect. When the active display change effect is executed, first, an active display change common effect that is executed in common when the display mode of the active display is changed and when it is not changed is executed. The active display change common effect, like the hold display change common effect, includes, for example, an effect effect of displaying an effect image indicating a predetermined character in the display area of the image display device 5 and affecting the active display. Just fine. The action effect in the active display change common effect may be a display effect indicating that there is a possibility that the display mode of the active display may change by acting on the active display in the active display unit AHA. Along with such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a part or all of the luminous bodies such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are lit in a predetermined lighting mode, May be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

  When the active display change success effect is executed after the active display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the active display exerted by the action effect is changed. In this way, after the action effect in the active display change common effect is executed, the effect in which the display mode of the active display that has exerted an effect changes is also referred to as an active change effect as the second successful effect. On the other hand, when the active display change failure effect is executed after the active display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the active display exerted by the action effect is not changed. As described above, an effect in which the action effect in the active display change common effect is executed, but the display mode of the active display exerting the effect does not change is also referred to as an active change gaseous effect as the second failure effect.

  The effect of changing the display color of the hold display and the display color of the active display is also referred to as a display color change effect. The effect of changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a predetermined message (for example, “secret”) is also referred to as a special display change effect. The effect of changing the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA to a specific icon different from the normal round solid color is also referred to as an icon display change effect.

  When the lost symbol is stop-displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is "Loss", the variable display mode is "non-reach" ("Normal"). And a case where the variable display mode is "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss"). When the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, and a predetermined combination of decorative symbols (non- (Reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the variable display mode is “reach”, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the reach effect is performed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, and finally the big hit combination is A predetermined combination of decorative symbols (reach combination) that is not to be displayed is stopped (derived). The non-reach combination and the decorative symbol constituting the reach combination may be included in the non-specific display result together with the special symbol which is a lost symbol.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupts to be prohibited. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Further, a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, every 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and a loop process is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be performed, and then the loop process may be started.

  When receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process sets an interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt process includes, for example, a switch process, a main-side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, and a command control process. The processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch process is a process of determining the state of a detection signal input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the random numbers for gaming used on the side of the main board 11 include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern, and The random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game to the big hit game state as “big hit”. When the variable display result is "big hit", the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type determines the big hit type to be one of a plurality of types such as "non-probable", "probable", and "probable". Is a random value used for The random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol to one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random number value MR5 for determining the general figure display result is such that the variable display result of the normal symbol in the general figure game is set to "per normal figure" and the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is closed (normally opened). This is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the game ball to be in an open state (enlarged open state) in which the game ball can easily pass (enter) at a higher frequency than the state.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt process, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the operation and set the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on or off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to set the variable display of the normal symbol and the setting of the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Is a process that enables In the normal symbol process processing, as a high opening control accompanying the time reduction control, a control in which the normal symbol display device 20 shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game (normal symbol fluctuation time) than in the normal state, and in each time, A control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "per-figure" in the ordinary figure game than in the normal state, and a normal variable winning ball apparatus based on the fact that the variable display result is "per-figure". Part or all of the control of making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable wing piece in 6B longer than in the normal state and the control of increasing the number of times of tilt than in the normal state are performed.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 is output to the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After the 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, it is possible to transmit an effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After the command control process is executed, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after the interrupt control is set.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination processing, the CPU 103 selects any one of the processing of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Run.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S101 in FIG. 3 as the start winning determination processing. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first detects a start winning switch based on a detection signal from the first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the first starting port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved figure number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is equal to the predetermined upper limit value. (For example, “4”) is determined (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved storage number count value, which is the storage value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby providing the first special figure reservation. It is sufficient if the number of storages can be specified. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the starting port which is the stored value of the starting port buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as the game control buffer setting unit). The buffer value is set to "1" (step S203).

  When the first starting port switch 22A is turned off in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is ON based on a detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved figure number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is equal to the predetermined upper limit value. (For example, “4”) is determined (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved storage number count value, which is the storage value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby obtaining the second special figure reserved. It is sufficient if the number of storages can be specified. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the starting port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the count value of the number of suspended storages corresponding to the starting port buffer value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by one. In this manner, the first reserved stored number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning port and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to be incremented. Further, the second reserved stored number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to be incremented. In this manner, when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated so as to increase by one, and when the second start condition is satisfied, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated so as to be increased by one. . At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing in step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, random number for updating the special figure display result is selected from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and a random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating a numerical value MR1, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers thus extracted is stored as reserved data at the head of an empty entry in the special figure reserved storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210).

  In the process of step S210, for example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the holding data is set in the first special figure holding storage unit, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the holding data is set. The data is set in the second special figure holding storage unit. The first special figure holding storage unit stores the special start game (which has not started yet, although the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning prize ball device 6A and the first starting prize has occurred. A special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored as a hold memory. The second special figure holding storage unit stores a special figure game in which a game ball has passed (entered) a second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B and a second starting winning has occurred, but has not yet started. (Special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored as the hold memory.

  The first special figure holding storage unit associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the hold number in the first start winning opening, for example, and establishes the first start condition by passing (entering) the game ball. The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like, and stores them as pending data. It is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure game is held, and the variable display result (the special figure display result) in this special figure game ), Whether or not it is determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state, whether the variable hit result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is one of a plurality of types, and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, This is storage storage information that enables determination as to whether or not a super-reach reach effect is achieved.

  The second special figure holding storage unit associates, for example, the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) with the second start winning opening with the hold number and based on the establishment of the second start condition by the passage (entry) of the game ball. The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like, and stores them as pending data. It is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the second special figure holding storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (the special figure display result) in this special figure game ), Whether or not it is determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state, whether the variable hit result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is one of a plurality of types, and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, This is storage storage information that enables determination as to whether or not a super-reach reach effect is achieved.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, a setting for transmitting a start-up opening winning designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). Subsequently, a winning random number value determination process is executed (step S212). After that, a setting for transmitting a reserved storage number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S213). Further, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), and then the starting winning is achieved. The determination processing ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216). The process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid winning prize of a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both valid starting prizes can be surely completed.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 4 as a winning random number value determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is started, in a special symbol normal process (step S110 of FIG. 3, FIG. 8) described later, the special symbol display result is set to "big hit", and Is determined, and a variation pattern is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination processing in step S212 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). By executing, it is determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is determined to derive the big hit symbol as the special figure display result, and the random number value MR3 determined to be the variable pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state. For example, a determination is made as to whether or not. Thus, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decoration symbol based on the detection of the game ball passing (entering) the starting winning opening, whether or not the result of the special symbol display becomes “big hit” is determined. It is predicted whether or not a reach state is reached during the variable display of the symbol, and based on the prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not to execute a notice effect that is a look-ahead effect. Can be determined.

  In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first checks the state of the time reduction flag and the probability change flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. The current game state of the machine 1 is specified (step S401). More specifically, when the probable change flag is on, the game state is in the probable change state, when the probable change flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the game state is in the time reduction state, and both the probable change flag and the When it is off, the normal state may be specified. Further, by checking the value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag control unit) of the RAM 102, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state. It only has to be specified.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the game state specified in this way is a big hit, which is a big hit game state (step S402). At this time, if it is determined that the vehicle is not in the big hit, it is further determined whether or not the vehicle is in the high base where the high opening control accompanying the time saving control is being performed in the probable change state or the time saving state (step S403). When it is determined in step S402 that the big hit is being performed (step S402; Yes), or when it is determined in step S403 that the high base is being performed (step S403; Yes), the starting port buffer value is “2”. Is determined (step S404).

  When it is determined in step S403 that the vehicle is not at the high base (step S403; No), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), FIG. Various variable display contents are determined using the random number value extracted in the processing of step S209 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the variable display contents determined at the time of starting winning include "big hit", "determination of super reach at loss", "determination of reach at loss", and "general at loss".

  The CPU 101 sets a jackpot determination range to determine whether the variable display content is “big hit”. For example, data used for determining a special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state (special figure display result determination table data ). In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the determined value to which the special figure display result is assigned to “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range. This big hit determination range is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result extracted in the process of step S209. At this time, if the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, the variable display content is determined to be "big hit".

  If it is determined that the variable display content is not “big hit” in response to the random number value MR1 being out of the big hit determination range, a super reach determination range or a reach determination range at the time of loss is set. The super reach determination range and the reach determination range at the time of the loss are random numbers that can be determined as a variation pattern accompanying a reach effect including super reach or normal reach regardless of the number of special figure reservation storage (randomness for determining the variation pattern). The range of the numerical value MR3) may be set in advance.

  When the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is started, a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern and a variation pattern determination table prepared in advance by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 are prepared in advance. From among the plurality of variation patterns, the variation pattern used in the current variable display is determined. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to one of the plurality of variation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determined value matching the random number value MR3 is assigned as the variation pattern used in the current variable display. For example, in the variation pattern determination table used when the variable display result is "losing", the assignment of the determination values to the plurality of variation patterns is determined by the first feature as shown in FIG. 11 (B1) and FIG. 11 (B2). The number differs depending on the number of stored figures and the number of second special figure stored memories. However, some of the determined values are assigned to the same (or the same type) variation pattern irrespective of the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number. In the table data that constitutes such a fluctuation pattern determination table, among the determination values assigned to the fluctuation pattern with super reach, the range of the determination value allocated to the fluctuation pattern with super reach regardless of the number of special figure reservation storages May be predetermined as the super reach determination range. Also, in the table data constituting the variation pattern determination table, among the determination values assigned to the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach, the determination value is assigned to the variation pattern with the reach effect regardless of the number of special figure reservation storages. The range of the determined values may be set in advance as the reach determination range.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of loss when the variable display result is “loss”. In a normal state in which the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state without time saving control, a fluctuation pattern determination table in which determined values as shown in FIG. 11 (B1) are assigned to the fluctuation patterns is used. In this case, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is in the range of "295" to "300", it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of first special figure reserved storages. . On the other hand, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is in the range of “271” to “300”, it is uncertain whether or not super-reach is accompanied according to the first special figure reserved storage number. That is, it is determined that the variation pattern is accompanied by the reach effect including the normal reach regardless of at least the first special figure reserved storage number.

  In addition, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable change state with time-saving control or a time-saving state where the time-saving state is in effect, a fluctuation pattern determination table in which determined values as shown in FIG. Can be In this case, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is in the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of second special figure reservation storages. . On the other hand, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is in the range of “289” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with the normal reach is determined regardless of the number of second special figure reservation storages. .

  The number of special figure reserved storages when the start winning is generated (the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number) is the same as the special figure reserved storage number when the variable display is actually started. However, after the start winning has occurred, the display may change due to the execution of the variable display or the occurrence of a new starting winning. Therefore, there is a case where the table data selected due to the difference in the number of special figure reserved storages does not match between the determination result at the time of the start winning and the determination of the fluctuation pattern at the start of the variable display. It is generally difficult to determine and determine whether or not to be determined. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table according to the present embodiment, when the variable display result is “losing”, the determination value assigned to the variation pattern with a reach effect including at least a variation pattern with a super reach or a normal reach is: It contains a common decision value regardless of the number of special figure reservation storages. Therefore, regardless of the number of memorized special figure reservations at the time of the start winning prize or the start of the variable display in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the variation pattern with the super reach is determined, and the reach effect including the normal reach. It can be determined whether or not it is determined to be determined as the variation pattern accompanied by.

  If the variable display result is “losing” during normal time when the time saving control is not performed, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is in the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content Is determined to be “determination at the time of loss,” and if the random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is in the range of “271” to “300”, the variable display content is “determination of the reach at loss”. judge. If the variable display result is “losing” during the time savings in which the time saving control is performed, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is in the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content Is determined to be “determination of super reach at loss”, and if the random number information MR3 for determining a variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “300”, the variable display content is “determination of reach at loss”. judge.

  When it is determined in step S404 shown in FIG. 5 that the starting port buffer value is not “2” but “1” (step S404; No), the setting for restricting the winning determination in the processing of step S405 is performed. Perform (Step S406). In this manner, when the high opening control accompanying the time saving control is performed or when the game is in the big hit game state, the start winning (first starting winning) based on the occurrence of the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is based on the occurrence. Restrict so that the determination of the variable display content is not performed. Accordingly, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start-up is performed during the high opening control or the big hit game state. It is possible to secure the soundness of the game by restricting the pre-reading notice based on the winning from not being executed.

  After that, the notification content at the time of the start winning prize according to the determination result by the processing of step S405 and the setting by the processing of step S406 is set (step S407). In accordance with the contents of the notification, a setting for transmitting a winning determination result command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S408), and then the winning random number determination processing ends.

  FIG. 7 shows start-up opening prize designation commands (first start-up entrance prize designation command and second start-up entrance prize designation command), reserved storage number notification command (first reserved storage number notification command and second reserved storage number notification command), It shows a setting example of a winning determination result command. In this embodiment, a command B100H serving as a first starting port winning designation command and a command B200H serving as a second starting port winning specifying command are prepared in advance as starting port winning specifying commands. Note that the subscript H indicates a hexadecimal number. In addition, a command C1XXH serving as a first reserved storage number notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second reserved storage number notification command are prepared in advance as the reserved storage number notification command. Note that XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content of the effect control command. In the reserved storage number notification command, different EXT data (for example, any of 00H to 04H) is set according to the special figure reserved storage number. Further, a command C4XXH serving as a winning determination result command is prepared in advance.

  When a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, the steps shown in FIG. 4 are performed. When it is determined in the processing of S202 that the first special figure reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the first start condition is satisfied. The first start condition is a condition for executing a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “1” in the process of step S203 shown in FIG. 12, a first starting port winning designation command is transmitted. In addition, by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S408 shown in FIG. Further, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  When a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, it is shown in FIG. When it is determined in the process of step S205 that the second special figure reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the second start condition is satisfied. The second starting condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second starting condition is satisfied, the starting port buffer value is set to “2” in the processing of step S206 shown in FIG. 12, a second start-up opening winning designation command is transmitted. In addition, by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S408 shown in FIG. Further, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  The effect control board 12 can detect the establishment of the first starting condition by receiving the first start opening winning command, and detect the establishment of the second starting condition by receiving the second starting opening winning command. it can. As described above, the first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying that the first start condition is satisfied. The second starting opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying that the second starting condition is satisfied. The prize time determination result command is a first start prize which is a time when a game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning port, or a game ball which has passed (entered) the second start prize port. At the time of the second starting prize, a comparison result (prize-winning determination result) using a game random number (such as a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result) extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like is sent to the effect control board 12 side. Notify. The first reserved storage number notification command notifies the first special figure reserved storage number. The second reserved storage number notification command notifies the second special figure reserved storage number. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command are used to determine whether the game ball passes (enters) either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, and the starting winning is determined. This is notified as well as being sent as hold notification information designating which of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number has increased.

  Note that the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command correspond to, for example, starting execution of a special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Alternatively, it may be transmitted. Alternatively, when the reserved storage number increases, the reserved storage number addition designation command (the first reservation storage number addition designation command or the second reserved storage number addition designation command) indicating that the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number has increased. While the number of reserved storages is transmitted, when the number of reserved storages decreases, the number of reserved storages subtraction designation command (the number of reserved storages indicating that the number of first special figure reserved storages or the number of second special figure reserved storages has decreased). Alternatively, a command for designating a subtraction of one reserved storage number or a command of subtracting a second reserved storage number may be transmitted. A total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or together with the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command. May be transmitted. That is, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) of the total reserved storage number may be used.

  FIG. 7B exemplifies the contents of notification by the winning determination result command. The command C402H, the command C203H, and the command C404H among the prize-winning determination result commands shown in FIG. 7B may be transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not within the big hit determination range. Then, the variable display result is determined to be "losing" and the result of the prize-winning determination that the big hit gaming state is not controlled is notified. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, and when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. The determination result (variable display content is "big hit") is notified. The command C402H is transmitted when the random value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern is within the super reach determination range at the time of a loss, and the prize-winning determination result that the fluctuation pattern with the super reach is determined at the time of the loss (variable display content) Informs the user of “determination of super reach when losing”. The command C403H is transmitted when the random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is within the reach determination range at the time of a loss, and the prize-winning determination result that the variation pattern is accompanied by a reach effect at the time of the loss (variable display content is "Leach at the time of loss confirmation") is notified. The command C404H is transmitted when the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is neither within the super reach determination range at the time of the loss nor within the reach determination range, and upon winning a prize that there is a possibility that the variation pattern with the reach effect may not be determined. The determination result (variable display content is “general at loss”) is notified. As described above, the prize-winning determination result command uses the random number for gaming extracted at the time of starting prize, and determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" or whether it is determined to be a specific variation pattern. Is transmitted as determination result information notifying the determination result at the time of winning.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the first special symbol display device 4A are used based on the presence / absence of on-hold data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first and second on-hold special symbol storage units. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. In the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, it is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or not. It is decided (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, so that the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, a fixed special symbol (big hit symbol, big hit symbol, etc.) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Loss symbol is set). In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set in advance in accordance with the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is determined. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, by determining a variation pattern at a predetermined ratio when the variable display result is “losing” in the variation pattern setting process, whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” is determined. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change process includes a process for setting a special symbol on the special symbol display device 4 for changing the special symbol, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the change of the special symbol, and the like. . Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. The special symbol stopping process includes a process of stopping the change of the special symbol by the special symbol display device 4 and stopping and displaying the fixed special symbol which is a variable display result of the special symbol. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". If the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit". It is included. When the big hit opening pre-process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For 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 figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". In the post-big hit opening process, it is determined whether or not the number of round games executed for opening the big winning port has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, “2” or “15” according to the type of big hit). And a process of waiting until the next round game is started when the maximum number of times has not been reached. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, and when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is set to “7”. Is updated to ".

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end processing, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect as a staging operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. The process includes a process of waiting until time elapses, and a process of performing various settings for controlling to the probable change state or the time saving state according to whether the probable change control condition is satisfied. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probable change state or the time saving state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  If the second special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), it is stored in the first area (the storage area corresponding to the reserved number “1”) of the second special figure reserved storage unit. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the held data (step S232). As a result, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (the second starting winning) in the second starting winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is read. The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one from the second reserved figure count value and updated, for example, and the second special figure reserved storage number is subtracted. The content stored in the section is shifted (step S233). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure hold storage unit is shifted upward by one entry at a time. shift. In the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designating buffer value stored in the variable special figure designating buffer provided in the predetermined area (the game control buffer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether the read value is “0”. As described above, the process in step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved storage number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure starts in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that, regardless of whether the game ball is the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, when the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls pass (enter) the starting winning opening, A predetermined area of the RAM 102 is associated with a holding number, separately from the holding data, or separately from the holding data, in association with the holding data, or separately from the holding data, indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) the starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In the special figure game corresponding to each hold data, the order in which the starting conditions are satisfied may be specified.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved figure storage count, and the like, and the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one. The content stored in the section is shifted (step S237). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure hold storage unit is shifted upward by one entry at a time. shift. In the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After performing one 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 to be either "big hit" or "losing" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used to determine whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing”. , As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the random number buffer for fluctuation.

  In the process of step S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable change state and the probable change control is being performed, the special figure is increased at a higher rate than when the probable change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state. The display result is determined to be "big hit". The probable change state is started, for example, by setting the probable change flag to the ON state in response to the case where the big hit type is either “probable” or “probable” by the big hit end processing in step S117 shown in FIG. Is done. When in the probable change state, the special map display result is more likely to be a "big hit" and a bigger hit gaming state than when the probable change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). If the special map display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . The big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a big hit type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance or the like is selected and set as a use table for determining a big hit type. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the jackpot type depends on whether the variation special map is the first special map or the second special map. What is necessary is just to be assigned to the result of determining which of the types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type read from the random number buffer for fluctuation.

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

  If the special figure display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a fixed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is "big hit", one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the result of the determination of the big hit type in step S242. What is necessary is just to determine a fixed special symbol.

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

  If the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S246), and then the special symbol is set. The normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is sent from the main board 11 to effect control. It is determined whether the data has been transmitted to the substrate 12. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demo display setting ends. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting ends.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as a variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit at which the special figure display result becomes "big hit" is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the loss when the special figure display result is “loss” is determined (step S263).

  In the process of step S262, the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined using a big hit variation pattern determination table prepared by, for example, storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. In the big hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 responds to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine the fluctuation pattern. In the process of step S263, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined using a loss variation pattern determination table prepared by, for example, storing the information in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. In the loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 responds to the case where the variable display result is “losing” by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. What is necessary is just to determine the fluctuation pattern.

  FIG. 10 shows a fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases in which the variable display result (special figure display result) is “losing”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” where the reach state is not set, and “the reach state is set” A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (the special figure display result) is “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern), and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “reach” is , A reach variation pattern (also referred to as a reach loss variation pattern). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss”. A fluctuation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit fluctuation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in super reach is executed.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of determining a jackpot variation pattern or a loss variation pattern. In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 11A, any of the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 and the fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 is used as the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit at a predetermined ratio. Is determined. In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 9, when the time saving control is not performed normally, the loss variation pattern is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 11 (B1), for example. Further, in the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 9, when the time saving control is being performed, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 11 (B2), for example. In the process of step S263, by determining the variation pattern at the time of losing, when the variable display result is "losing", it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is to be the reach state. It should be noted that it may be determined by a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern whether or not to reach the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the determined values assigned to the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the reach effect in the super reach, such as the fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, are the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to the fluctuation patterns PA3-1. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the fluctuation pattern with the reach effect in the normal reach such as PA3-3. On the other hand, in the examples shown in FIG. 11 (B1) and FIG. 11 (B2), the determined values assigned to the fluctuation patterns with the reach effect in the normal reach, such as the fluctuation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3, are the fluctuation values. It is set so as to be larger than the determined value assigned to the fluctuation pattern accompanying the reach effect in the super reach, such as the pattern PB2-1 to the fluctuation pattern PB2-4. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit" (big hit expectation) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 11 (B1), a determination value assigned to a different fluctuation pattern is included depending on whether the first special figure reserved storage number is 0, 1, or 2 or more. As a specific example, the determined value in the range of “151” to “180” is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 if the first special figure reserved storage number is 0, and the first special figure reserved storage number is 1 If it is, it is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-2, and if the first special figure reserved storage number is 2 or more, it is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-3. With such a setting, the average variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be varied according to the number of the first special figure holding storage. In particular, the average variable display time is shortened when the first special figure reserved storage number is equal to or more than a predetermined value (for example, “2”) than when the first special figure reserved storage number is less than the predetermined value. It is only necessary that a determined value be assigned to each variation pattern so that At normal times when the time saving control is not performed, the game ball is unlikely to pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the first special figure reserved storage number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the second special figure reserved storage number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data as in (1). Alternatively, irrespective of the second special figure reserved storage number when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, refer to the table data corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage number at that time. , A variation pattern may be determined. Alternatively, in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, FIG. 11 ( The variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data to which a determination value is assigned differently from B1). Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the “first special figure reserved storage number” shown in FIG. 11 (B1) is replaced with the “second special figure reserved storage number”, The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data according to the second special figure reserved storage number.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 11 (B2), a determination value assigned to a different variation pattern is included depending on whether the second special figure reserved storage number is 0, 1, or 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be varied according to the number of the second special symbol reservation storage. In particular, the average variable display time should be shorter when the number of second special figure reservation storages is equal to or more than a predetermined value (for example, “2”) than when the second number of special figure reservation storages is less than a predetermined value. It is only necessary that a determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the following can be performed. During the time savings in which the time saving control is being performed, the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the second special figure is high. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeatedly performed during the time reduction. It is highly likely to be executed, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the first special figure is low. Then, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure reserved storage number is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure reserved storage number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first special figure reserved storage number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data as the above. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data to which the determined value is assigned differently from that in FIG. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the “second special figure reserved storage number” shown in FIG. 11 (B2) is replaced with the “first special figure reserved storage number”, The change pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage number.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S262 and S263, a special figure variable time which is a variable display time of a special symbol is set (step S264). The special figure variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (the special figure display result). It is. As shown in FIG. 10, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation time is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S264, the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start any special figure game in which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After executing the process of step S265, the command transmission setting at the start of the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the first fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern specification command, the variable display result notification command, the first In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification commands, the storage address (head address) of the prepared first variation start command table in the ROM 101 is specified. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern specification command, the variable display result notification command, the second In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification commands, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the prepared second variation start command table is designated.

  The first change start command and the second change start command use a change start in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or a second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of change in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a production control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process ends. When the value of the special figure 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 power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and a CTC (counter / timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned 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, a 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 an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control signal serving as an effect control command is sent from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. Take in. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  When the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and a command analysis process is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  As an example, in the command analysis process, when there is a received command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, it is determined which effect control command has been received by checking the MODE data of the received command. . At this time, when the prize-winning-time determination result command and the first retained storage number notification command are received together with the first start-up opening prize designation command, a first area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit) or the like. The first start opening winning designation command and the first reserved storage number notification command are sequentially stored in the storage area having the smallest hold display number as the buffer number among the free areas in the start winning command buffer. On the other hand, when the command for notifying the second holding number is received together with the second start opening winning designation command, the free space in the second start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like is determined. Among them, the second start opening winning designation command and the second hold storage number notification command are sequentially stored in the storage area having the smallest hold display number as the buffer number.

  In the first start winning command buffer, one set of effect control commands (first start opening winning designation command and first hold storage number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning are associated with each other. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning is generated in the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers "1" to "4" of the first start winning command buffer in accordance with the receiving order. Are stored in order from the head of the empty area in. The hold display number in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first special figure hold storage number.

  The second start winning command buffer is associated with one set of effect control commands (second start opening winning designation command and second hold storage number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start winning. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning is generated in the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the second start winning command buffer in accordance with the receiving order. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area in The reserved display number in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the second special figure reserved storage number.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a game effect lamp 9 and a light emitting body such as an LED for decoration are performed. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random numbers used for effect control.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, first, a hold display setting process is executed (step S161). The hold display setting process updates the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HL at the time of the start winning where the first start winning and the second start winning occur. For processing. In addition, the hold display setting process includes, for example, a determination process and a setting process for executing a prefetch notice effect of “change of hold display” using data stored in a hold display data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121. Includes

  FIG. 13 illustrates a configuration example of the hold display data storage unit. The suspension display data storage unit responds to the suspension of the execution of the special map game using the first special map and the suspension of the execution of the special map game using the second special map, Various data for performing the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HR and various data for performing the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HL are stored as the hold display data. As the hold display data storage unit, a first hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the special figure game using the first special figure and a hold storage display of the special figure game using the second special figure are supported. And a second hold display data storage unit to be provided. In the hold display data storage unit, it is possible to specify a prize-winning determination result, a hold display change pattern, and a change effect timing pattern in association with a hold number similar to the first special figure hold storage unit or the second special figure hold storage unit, for example. The storage area for storing the data shown in FIG. The prize-winning determination result indicates variable display contents of a special symbol or a decorative symbol specified based on the prize-winning determination result command. The hold display change pattern is an effect pattern including designation of a display mode of the hold display to be changed in the look-ahead notice effect of “hold display change”. The change effect timing pattern is an effect pattern including designation of a timing at which a prefetch notice effect of “hold display change” is executed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S161 in FIG. 12 as the hold display setting processing. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 14, first, the effect control CPU 120 receives an effect control command (a start-up winning designation command, a winning-time determination result command, a hold storage number notification command, etc.) transmitted at the time of the start winning. It is determined whether or not there is (step S301). In the process of step S301, for example, whether or not a start opening winning designation command, a winning determination result command, and a hold storage number notification command are newly stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning command buffer, for example. , The presence or absence of the command reception at the time of the start winning prize may be determined.

  If no command has been received in step S301 (step S301; No), the hold display setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that a command has been received (step S301; Yes), a prize-winning determination result corresponding to the received prize-winning determination result command is specified (step S302). At this time, it is determined whether or not “winning-time determination is being limited” is specified (step S303). If it is a prize-winning determination result other than “winning-time determination being restricted” (step S303; No), the presence / absence of a hold display change effect indicating whether or not to execute the hold display change effect and the execution of the hold display change effect are performed. In this case, the effect type is determined (step S304). The effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the hold display change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like, and determines the hold display change effect determination stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. The presence or absence and type of the suspended display change effect may be determined by referring to the table. In the process of step S304, an effect of "no change effect" when not performing the hold display change effect, or an effect of "with change effect (1)" or "with change effect (2)" when performing the hold display change effect One of the types is determined.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination in step S304 is “no change effect” (step S305). At this time, if the determination result is “change effect (1)” or “change effect (2)” and not “no change effect” (step S305; No), it is determined whether or not there is a display change (step S305). Step S307). The presence or absence of the display change determined in the process of step S307 indicates whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display as an execution result of the hold display change effect. For example, when the hold display change success effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed in the hold display change effect, there is a display change because the display mode of the hold display changes. On the other hand, when the hold display change failure effect is executed after executing the hold display change common effect in the hold display change effect, the display mode of the hold display does not change, so that there is no display change. That is, by determining the presence or absence of a display change in the process of step S307, it is determined whether to execute the pending display change success effect or the pending display change failure effect. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for display change determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like, and refers to a display change determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. Thus, the presence or absence of the display change may be determined. In the process of step S307, it is determined to be either "display change" or "display change".

  After executing the processing in step S307, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “no change in display” (step S308). At this time, if the determination result is “display change” and not “no display change” (Step S308; No), it is determined to be one of a plurality of reserved display change patterns prepared in advance (Step S309). ). When the determination result is determined to be “no change in display” in step S308 (step S308; Yes), or after executing the processing in step S309, the determination is made to one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns prepared in advance. (Step S310). Then, the determination result of the pending display change pattern by the processing of step S309 and data indicating the determination result of the change effect timing pattern by the processing of step S310 can be specified in the pending display data storage unit according to the new start winning. The information is stored in association with the hold number (step S311). However, when the process of step S309 is not executed due to the determination of “no change in display” in the process of step S307, the hold display data storage unit stores a hold number corresponding to a new start winning. In association with this, data indicating the determination result of the change effect timing pattern is stored, while data indicating the determination result of the hold display change pattern is not stored.

  If it is determined in step S303 that "the winning determination is being restricted" (step S303; Yes), if it is determined in step S305 that "no change effect" (step S305; Yes), or step S311 After the processing of (1) is performed, the update setting of the hold display at the time of the start winning is performed (step S312), and the hold display setting processing ends. For example, when the first special drawing reserved storage number increases by 1 due to a game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, the first reserved display on the first reserved display unit 5HR is increased by one. Add a new first hold indication. On the other hand, when the second special figure hold storage number is increased by 1 due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening, the second hold display in the second hold display section 5HL is increased by one. A new second hold indication is added. In this embodiment, the normal display mode in the first hold display and the second hold display is a round solid white display. In the process of step S312, the display is updated so as to add a hold display that becomes a round solid white display as an initial display of the first hold display and the second hold display.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of determining the pending display change effect and the presence or absence of the display change. In the processing of step S304 shown in FIG. 14, for example, one of “no change effect”, “with change effect (1)”, and “with change effect (2)” at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. To decide. In the determination example shown in FIG. 15 (A), the types and determination ratios of the determination display effects that can be determined are different depending on the determination number and the determination result at the time of winning. If the hold number is any of “2” to “4”, “no change effect”, “with change effect (1)”, and “with change effect (2) at different rates depending on the winning determination result. )). If the hold number is “1”, it is determined as “no change effect” or “with change effect (1)” at a different rate according to the winning determination result, and “with change effect (2)”. Is not decided. When the prize-winning result is "big hit", the determination ratio of "no change effect" is the lowest, and "change at super reach at loss", "reach at loss", "general at loss" in order. There is a higher proportion of "no production" decisions. Therefore, when the hold display change effect is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit”, the possibility that the reach effect in super reach is executed, and The likelihood that the display state becomes the reach state is increased.

  The type of the hold display change effect may be any type as long as a plurality of hold display change effect patterns are classified according to the change mode of the hold display. Among the types of the pending display change effects, the effect type “changed effect (1)” enables the display color of the hold display to be changeable, but does not change to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. Change effect patterns are classified. Among the types of the pending display change effects, the effect type of “change effect present (2)” classifies the hold display change effect pattern that can change the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. ing.

  In the processing of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, for example, the presence or absence of a display change is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 15B, the determination ratio of “display change” differs depending on the winning determination result. When the prize-winning determination result is "big hit", it is always determined that "display change has occurred" (at a display ratio of 100/100). If the prize-winning determination result is any of "Lost Loss Super Reach Confirmation", "Lost Loss Reach Confirmation", or "Loss Loss General", it may be determined that the display does not change and "No display change" In this order, the determination ratio of “no change in display” increases in this order. Therefore, when the display mode of the hold display is changed due to the hold display change effect, the possibility that the variable display result is "big hit" or the possibility that the reach effect in super reach is executed is greater than when the change mode is not changed. Thus, the possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state is increased.

  In addition, if the determination result at the time of winning is "big hit", if "display change" is always determined, even if the hold display change effect is executed corresponding to "no display change", the display mode of the hold display Does not change, it is determined that the "big hit" will not be achieved in the variable display to be notified, and there is a possibility that the gaming interest may decline. Therefore, even when the prize-winning determination result is “big hit”, it may be set so that “no change in display” may be determined at a predetermined ratio. In this case, it may be set so that “no change in display” is determined at a rate sufficiently lower than the other prize-winning determination results.

  FIG. 16 shows a setting example of the hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern. As shown in FIG. 16A, in this embodiment, the hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, the hold display Change pattern ZHP3-1 and hold display change pattern ZHP10 to hold display change pattern ZHP13 are prepared in advance. The hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, and the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 are “change effect (1)”. While the display color is classified into the effect type and the display color of the hold display is changed, the display color indicating the message such as “secret” is not changed. The hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 are classified into an effect type of “change effect present (2)”, and the display mode of the hold display can be changed to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. it can. In this manner, the plurality of on-hold display change patterns may be set to be classified into any of the plurality of effect types according to the display mode of the on-hold display displayed after executing the on-hold display change effect. Good.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, in this embodiment, a change effect timing pattern TP0-1, a change effect timing pattern TP1-1, a change effect timing pattern TP1-2, a change effect timing pattern TP2-1 to a change effect. The timing pattern TP2-4, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to the change effect timing pattern TP3-7 are prepared in advance. Each change effect timing pattern includes one or a plurality of hold numbers (indicated by “1” to “3” in FIG. 16B) corresponding to the execution timing of the hold display change effect, or the execution timing of the active display change effect. (Indicated by "A" in FIG. 16 (B)) is designated in the active display section AHA corresponding to. In the hold display data storage unit shown in FIG. 13, data indicating a change effect timing pattern is stored in association with the hold number. When the hold number specified by the change effect timing pattern indicated by the stored data matches the hold number associated in the hold data storage unit, the execution condition of the hold display change effect is satisfied. When the storage data corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased in the hold data storage unit because the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, active display is designated by the change effect timing pattern indicated by the storage data. In this case, the condition for executing the active display change effect is satisfied. After the execution conditions of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are satisfied in this way, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display of the decorative symbol was started, it becomes the execution timing of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. The hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed (started).

  With such a combination of the hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern, the hold display change effect of changing the display color to a specific color different from normal as the hold display mode, and the display color as the display mode of the active display. With respect to the active display change effect for changing to a specific color different from normal, the presence or absence of each execution and the display color (specific color) after the execution can be determined collectively when a start winning is generated. That is, in this embodiment, the game ball passes through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening according to the presence / absence of execution, execution timing, execution content (display color after change), and the like for the display color change effect. Entry) can be determined collectively.

  In the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a suspended display change pattern updated by random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter or the like, and stores it in ROM 121 in advance. By referring to the reserved display change pattern determination table prepared in advance, any one of a plurality of reserved display change patterns may be determined.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of determining a hold display change pattern according to the effect type of the hold display change effect corresponding to “change effect present (1)”. In the case where the effect type of the suspended display change effect is “change effect is (1)” and the prize-winning determination result is “big hit”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, the determination as shown in FIG. One of a plurality of pending display change patterns is determined by the ratio. On the other hand, when the effect type of the pending display change effect is “change effect is (1)” and the winning determination result is “losing super reach fixed”, the processing of step S309 shown in FIG. One of a plurality of pending display change patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination examples shown in FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B, the determinable hold display change pattern and the determination ratio are different depending on the hold number. For example, when the hold number is “3” or “4”, the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 can be determined at a predetermined ratio, while when the hold number is “1” or “2”. Cannot be determined as the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1. When the hold number is any one of “2” to “4”, it becomes possible to determine any one of the hold display change patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 at a predetermined ratio, while holding When the number is “1”, it is impossible to determine these pending display change patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 starts the hold display in which the white display, which is the normal display mode, is started, and then the display color of the hold display (the display color of the corresponding active display is changed). ) Are changed in three steps in the order of blue, green, and red. The execution condition of the suspended display change effect and the active display change effect can be satisfied each time the variable display is started. Therefore, in order to change the display color of the suspended display in three stages, it is necessary to execute (start) at least three times of the variable display after the suspended display is started. Therefore, when the hold number is “3” or “4”, the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 can be determined. On the other hand, when the hold number is “1” or “2”, the hold display change pattern By making it impossible to determine the ZHP3-1, the display color of the hold display can be surely changed in three stages. Each of the hold display change patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 changes the display color of the hold display in two stages. Therefore, when the hold number is “2” to “4”, it can be determined to be any of the hold display change patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3, while the hold number is “1”. In this case, the display color of the reserved display can be surely changed in two stages by making it impossible to determine these reserved display change patterns.

  In addition, in the determination examples shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the determination of the hold display change pattern is made according to whether the winning determination result is “big hit” or “losing super reach fixed”. The proportions are different. For example, when the hold number is “3” or “4”, if the prize-winning judgment result is “big hit”, the hold number is set at a higher rate than when the prize-winning judgment result is “losing super reach fixed”. One of display change pattern ZHP2-2, hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, and hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 is determined. As shown in FIG. 16A, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-2, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, and the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 all have the hold display color finally changed to red. To change. With such a setting, it can be suggested that the variable display result is more likely to be a "big hit" when the display color of the hold display changes to red than when the display color changes to another display color.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of determining a hold display change pattern according to the effect type of the hold display change effect corresponding to “change effect present (2)”. When the effect type of the pending display change effect is “change effect present (2)” and the prize-winning determination result is “big hit”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, the determination as shown in FIG. The ratio is determined to be one of a plurality of hold display change patterns. On the other hand, when the effect type of the pending change effect is “change effect present (2)” and the prize-winning determination result is “losing super reach fixed”, the process of step S309 shown in FIG. One of a plurality of pending display change patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in B). In the determination examples shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, one of the hold display change patterns ZHP10 to ZHP13 is determined at a predetermined ratio regardless of the hold number.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, when the hold number is any one of “2” to “4”, the effect type of “change effect (2)” at a different rate according to the result of the winning determination. On the other hand, when the hold number is “1”, the effect type “change effect (2)” cannot be determined. Therefore, when it is determined to be any one of the hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 in the processing of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, the hold number is any one of “2” to “4”. As shown in FIG. 16A, the hold display change pattern ZHP11 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 each start the hold display of white display, which is a normal display mode, and then change the display mode of the hold display to “secret”. "And a step of changing the display color of the hold display to any one of blue, green, and red. The hold display change pattern ZHP10 changes the display mode of the hold display to a display mode showing a “secret” message in one step. Therefore, if the hold number is any one of “2” to “4”, the display mode of the hold display can be reliably changed in two stages.

  Also, in the determination examples shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the determination ratio of the hold display change pattern ZHP10 is sufficiently higher than the determination ratios of the other hold display change patterns, regardless of the winning determination result. It is set to be low. Therefore, after the display mode of the hold display changes to the display mode indicating the message of “secret”, the possibility that the display color of the hold display further changes to any of blue, green, and red is increased. Thus, when the display mode of the hold display changes to the display mode indicating the message of “secret”, it can be suggested that the display mode of the hold display is likely to change to the specific mode.

  In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a change effect timing pattern updated by random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter or the like, and stores it in ROM 121 in advance. By referring to the prepared change effect timing pattern determination table, any one of the plurality of change effect timing patterns may be determined.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of determining a change effect timing pattern corresponding to the case where the winning determination result is “big hit”. In the processing of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when the winning determination result is "big hit", one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of determining a change effect timing pattern corresponding to the case where the prize-winning determination result is “losing super-reach fixed”. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when the prize-winning determination result is “losing-time super-reach determination”, one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns is determined at a determination ratio shown in FIG.

  In the determination examples shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the change effect timing pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined are different depending on the hold display change pattern and the hold number determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. If the result of the prize-winning determination is "determination of super-reach-at-loss", "no change effect" is determined at a predetermined ratio in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. At this time, since the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 is not executed, the pending display change pattern becomes “none”.

  In the determination examples shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, among the cases where any one of the pending display change patterns ZHP1-1 to ZHP1-3 is determined by the processing of step S309, the pending number is “4”. In this case, it is possible to determine the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 at a predetermined ratio, while if the hold number is any of “1” to “3”, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 cannot be determined. It becomes. As shown in FIG. 16 (B), the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 has a hold display change timing when the hold number is “3”. The execution condition of the suspended display change effect may be satisfied each time the variable display is started. Therefore, in order to execute the hold display change effect when the hold number is “3”, the change effect timing pattern is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “4” when the start winning is generated. Need to be Therefore, when the hold number is “4”, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 can be determined, while when the hold number is any of “1” to “3”, the change effect timing pattern TP3 By making it impossible to determine to −1, it is possible to execute the hold display change effect corresponding to the variable display executed (started) when the hold number is “3”.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 20, when the hold display change pattern is “none”, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 according to the hold number. Is determined. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 designate a hold number of 1 as a hold display change timing. When the hold display change pattern is not determined, the display mode of the hold display does not change even if the hold display change effect is executed. Therefore, the hold change gassing effect for one hold display can be executed once before the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started. Note that the change effect timing pattern may be determined so that the hold change gassing effect for one hold display can be executed a plurality of times.

  In the determination examples shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, in the case of the hold display change pattern ZHP10, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 according to the hold number. On the other hand, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined regardless of the hold number. As shown in FIG. 16A, the hold display change pattern ZHP10 starts the hold display in which the display is white, which is the normal display mode, and then changes the hold display mode to a display mode indicating a “secret” message. To change. As shown in FIG. 16 (B), the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 specifies that active display is being performed as the suspended display change timing. As described above, in the case of the hold display change pattern ZHP10, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined, so that when the active display change effect is executed, the message indicating that the display mode of the active display is “secret” is displayed. Restrictions can be provided so that the displayed form does not change. That is, the display mode indicating the message of “secret” is included in the display mode of the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect is executed, and the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed. This is a special mode not displayed as.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S171 in FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like which is a fixed decorative symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S321). In the process of step S321, the effect control CPU 120 determines the variable display content such as the variable pattern indicated by the variable pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the variable display result include “non-reach (losing)”, “reach (losing)”, “non-probable change (big hit)”, and “probable change (big hit)”. is there.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach state, the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “losing”. ". When the variable display content is "reach (losing)", after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach-losing combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "losing". . When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the time saving state. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes the positive change state.

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

  When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the same (matching) decorative symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as the final stop symbol. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the left and right fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, and reads the left and right fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. By referencing, for example, the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. decide. Further, it extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, and refers to a medium-fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. Thereby, the middle fixed decoration symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decoration symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decoration symbols. Here, for example, in the case where the determined decorative symbol is a big hit combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle determined decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol and the right determined decorative symbol, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to or from the symbol number of the medium determined decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decorative symbol, a difference (symbol difference) between the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol with the symbol number may be determined, and a middle fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  If the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Determines the same (matching) decorative symbol as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, for example, the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L on the screen of the image display device 5, The design symbols stopped and displayed together with 5C and 5R determine the same design symbol. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, whether or not the promotion process during the big hit is performed, a normal symbol (for example, even number It is only necessary to determine which of the decorative design shown) and the probable design (for example, a decorative design showing an odd number) is to be the fixed decorative design. In the jackpot medium promotion effect, a combination of decorative symbols (non-probable variable jackpot combination) that reminds the user of the big hit but does not recall the probable change state is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display device 5, and then the big hit game state or the big hit game state This is an effect to notify whether or not the state changes to a certain state at the end of.

  As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a fixed decoration design is determined from a plurality of types of normal designs. When it is determined that the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)” and that the promotion process during the big hit is not to be executed, the one that becomes the fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of positive change designs. On the other hand, even if the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)", when it is determined that the promotion process during the big hit is to be executed, the one that becomes the fixed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. In this way, it is only necessary to prevent the player from being executed during the jackpot, even if the surely-changed symbols are displayed as a finalized decorative symbol, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S321, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is determined whether or not to execute a probable change promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a promotion process during a big hit. You may. In the re-lottery effect, by displaying the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot combination of the same normal symbol once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or unrecognizable to be controlled to the probable variable state, The decorative symbol is variably displayed (re-varied) again, and it is possible to notify that the decorative symbol of the same variable jackpot combination including the same variable symbol is stopped and displayed, thereby controlling to the positive variable state. In addition, there is a case where the decoration symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-fluctuated in the re-lottery effect, so that the control of the probable change state may not be notified. If it is determined in step S321 that a re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before executing the re-lottery effect.

  Subsequent to the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in the process of step S321, a change effect setting process for setting execution of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is executed (step S322). In the change effect setting process, the execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed when the execution condition of the hold display change effect is satisfied based on the contents stored in the hold display data storage unit and the like. In the change effect setting process, the execution setting of the active display change effect is performed when the execution condition of the active display change effect is satisfied based on whether or not the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is executed. . Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S323). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns (effect control patterns at the time of special figure fluctuation) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, and sets the selected pattern as a use pattern. set. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns (display change effect control patterns) corresponding to the execution setting of the hold display change effect or the active display change effect by the change effect setting process of step S322. And set it as the usage pattern.

  Subsequent to the process of step S323, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 122 is set in accordance with, for example, the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. (Step S324). Then, a setting is made on the screen of the image display device 5 to start the change of the decorative design or the like (step S325). At this time, for example, a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern at special figure change) determined in the process of step S323 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. For example, the variation of the decorative symbol may be started in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right" provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

  After the process of step S325 is performed, the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HL are displayed in response to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol. A setting for updating is performed (step S326). For example, when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed (started), the display part corresponding to the reservation number “1” (the display part on the left end) corresponding to the reservation number “1” is deleted in the first reservation display part 5HR. At the same time, the first hold display in the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) leftward one by one. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed (started), the display part corresponding to the reservation number “1” (the rightmost display part) is deleted in the second reservation display unit 5HL. At the same time, the second holding display in the display portion corresponding to the other holding numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) to the right one by one. In the process of step S326, setting for updating the active display in the active display unit AHA is also performed. For example, when the first hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted (digested) in the first hold display unit 5HR, the same active display as the deleted (digested) first hold display is displayed in the active display unit. Start with AHA. On the other hand, when the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted (digested) in the second hold display unit 5HL, the active display similar to the deleted (digested) second hold display is active displayed. Section AHA is started. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S327), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 22A is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect setting process executed in step S322 of FIG. In the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 22A, first, the storage contents in the hold display data storage unit are updated (step S501). That is, the storage data of the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the hold display data storage unit, and the storage areas lower than the hold number “1” (the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are deleted. The storage data of the corresponding storage area) is shifted upward by one entry. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a pending display change timing, which is an execution timing of the pending display change effect, comes (step S502). In the process of step S502, one or a plurality of change effect timing patterns stored in the hold display data storage unit whose contents have been updated by the process of step S501 match the hold numbers associated with the respective change effect timing patterns. It is determined whether or not the specification of the suspended display change timing to be performed is included. For example, when one of the change effect timing patterns TP3-1 to TP3-7 shown in FIG. 16B is to be stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “3”. Since this includes the specification of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “3”, it is determined that the hold display change timing has come. Any one of the change effect timing patterns TP2-1 to TP2-4, the change effect timing pattern TP3-4, the change effect timing pattern TP3-6, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-7 are stored in the hold display data storage unit. When it is stored in association with the hold number “2”, since the specification of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “2” is included, it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached. . Change effect timing pattern TP1-1, change effect timing pattern TP1-2, change effect timing pattern TP2-3, change effect timing pattern TP2-4, change effect timing pattern TP3-3, change effect timing pattern TP3-5, change effect When any of the timing patterns TP3-7 is to be stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “1”, the specification of the hold display change timing matching the hold number “1” is included. Therefore, it is determined that it is the hold display change timing.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the timing for changing the suspended display is reached (step S502; Yes), the execution setting of the suspended display change effect is performed (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, the storage contents of the hold display change pattern in the hold display data storage unit and the display mode in the current hold display are specified, and whether or not the display mode is changed is set. The setting of the later display mode, the setting for executing the pending display change common effect, and the like may be performed. In the process of step S503, among the active display change effects, the execution setting of the display color change effect of changing the display color of the active display based on the determination result of the hold display change pattern may be performed. In this case, the display mode setting for displaying the suspended display change pattern indicated in the storage data deleted from the suspended display data storage unit in the process of step S501 and executing the active display change effect, Settings for executing the active display change common effect may be performed.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the timing is not the hold display change timing (step S502; No), or after the processing in step S503 is executed, the “pseudo link” is set according to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. Is determined (step S504). At this time, if it is determined that the variable display effect of “pseudo-ream” is to be executed (step S504; Yes), the icon display change effect is to determine whether to execute the icon display change effect among the active display change effects. Is determined (step S505). The effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the icon display change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like, and determines the icon display change effect determination stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. The presence or absence of the icon display change effect may be determined by referring to a table or the like. In the process of step S505, it is determined whether the icon display change effect is not executed or “change effect is not performed” or the icon display change effect is executed or “change effect is present”.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the variable display effect of “pseudo-ren” is not to be executed (step S505; No), it is determined whether or not a display color change effect is being performed during active display (step S506). . At this time, when it is determined that the display color change effect is to be performed (step S506; Yes), the change effect setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display color change effect is not performed (step S506; No), the process proceeds to step S505, and the presence or absence of the icon display change effect is determined.

  After executing the processing in step S505, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “no change effect” (step S507). If the determination result is "no change effect" (step S507; Yes), the change effect setting process ends. If the determination result is “change effect present” (step S507; No), the process determines one of a plurality of icon display change patterns prepared in advance (step S508), and ends the change effect setting process. .

  FIG. 22B illustrates an example of determining an icon display change effect. In the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 22A, for example, the presence or absence of the icon display change effect is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 22B, the determination ratio of “change effect” is different depending on the variable display content. For example, when the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)", the determination ratio of "no change effect" is the lowest, and "non-probable change (big hit)", "reach (losing)", "non-reach (losing)" ”, The determination ratio of“ no change effect ”increases. Therefore, when the icon display change effect is executed, there is a possibility that the probability change control will be performed after the end of the big hit game state, a possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”, Is more likely to be in the reach state.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of setting an icon display change pattern. Here, the case where there is no pseudo-run variation in which the variable display of “pseudo-run” is not executed and the case where the variable display effect of “pseudo-run” is executed and the pseudo-run variation is executed three times are determined in advance. 9 shows a plurality of icon display change patterns prepared. In the case where there is no pseudo-run variation, as shown in FIG. 23A, an icon display change effect can be executed by any of the icon display change patterns YAP1 to YAP3. It should be noted that the icon display change pattern may not be determined even if it is determined that the icon display change effect is to be executed and “change effect is present”. In this case, after executing the active display change common effect in the active display change effect, the active display change failure effect is executed, and the display mode of the active display does not change. The icon display change pattern YAP1 to the icon display change pattern YAP3 change the icons displayed on the active display section AHA to specific icons that notify the message of “?”, “Chance”, and “heat”.

  In the case of three pseudo consecutive fluctuations, as shown in FIG. 23B, the icon display change pattern YDP1-1 to the icon display change pattern YDP1-4, the icon display change pattern YDP2-1 to the icon display change pattern YDP2- 4. An icon display change effect can be executed by any of the icon display change patterns YDP3-1 to YDP3-4. When the variable display effect of “pseudo-run” is executed, an icon display change effect is executed corresponding to the initial fluctuation and each pseudo-run fluctuation. Thus, a plurality of active display change effects can be executed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation of the final decorative symbol as a display result, thereby changing the display mode of the active display. . If the change effect timing pattern for changing the display during the active display is determined in step S310 of the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 14, the display color change effect may be executed with the first change.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 23B, the icon for notifying the message of “NEXT” is displayed after the active display change effect is executed only when the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is executed. The display mode is an active display. Further, the icon for notifying the message of “NEXT” indicates the active display change at the last change when the “pseudo-run” variable display effect is executed, such as the third pseudo-run change in the setting example shown in FIG. The display mode is not displayed as the active display mode after the effect is executed. That is, the icon for notifying the message of “NEXT” is displayed after the active display change effect is executed during the variable display before the decorative symbol temporarily stops (pseudo-run variation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo-run”. A display mode that is included in the display mode of the active display that can be displayed, but that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is performed during the variable display after the pseudo continuous change is performed a predetermined number of times; Become.

  In the setting examples shown in FIG. 23A and FIG. 23B, icons displaying messages such as “?”, “Chance”, “heat”, and “NEXT” have an active display change effect. While included in the display mode of the active display that is displayed later, the special mode is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the hold display change effect is executed.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of determining an icon display change pattern. In the processing of step S508 shown in FIG. 22A, effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining an icon display change pattern to be updated by random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter or the like. Any of a plurality of icon display change patterns may be determined, for example, by referring to an icon display change pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance.

  In the case where there is no pseudo-run change in which the variable display effect of “pseudo-run” is not executed, a plurality of icons are displayed at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 24 (A) by the process of step S508 shown in FIG. Decide on one of the change patterns. On the other hand, in the case of three pseudo consecutive fluctuations in which the pseudo consecutive fluctuation is performed three times in the variable display effect of “pseudo consecutive”, the processing in step S508 shown in FIG. Is determined as one of a plurality of icon display change patterns at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination examples shown in FIG. 24A and FIG. 24B, the determinable icon display change pattern and the determination ratio are different depending on the variable display content. For example, in the determination example shown in FIG. 24A, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 can be determined, while the variable display is performed. When the content is “non-reach (loss)” or “reach (loss)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 cannot be determined. If the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the display is determined to be one of the icon display change pattern YAP1 to the icon display change pattern YAP3 at a predetermined ratio, and When the display content is "non-reach (losing)" or "reach (losing)", the icon display change pattern becomes "none" at a predetermined rate.

  With such a setting, when there is no pseudo-run variation, the active display change effect is executed, and when the display mode of notifying the message of “hot heat” is displayed as the display mode after the change by the icon display change pattern YAP3, It is determined that the variable display result is "big hit" in the current variable display corresponding to the active display. Also, in the case where there is no pseudo continuous change, the active display change effect is executed, and when the icon display change pattern becomes the active change gassed effect in which the display mode of the active display does not change corresponding to “none”, the active display is changed to the active display. In the corresponding variable display of this time, it is determined that the variable display result is not "big hit" but "losing".

  In addition, according to the display mode of the active display displayed after the active display change effect is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” or “losing” in the current variable display corresponding to the active display. Is determined, there is a possibility that the game entertainment until the variable display ends is reduced. Therefore, for example, even when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)” or “reach (losing)”, it may be set so that the icon display change pattern YAP3 may be determined at a predetermined rate. In this case, the icon display change pattern YAP3 may be set so as to be determined at a sufficiently lower ratio than when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”. Further, for example, even when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the icon display change pattern may be set to “none” at a predetermined rate. In this case, it is set so that the icon display change pattern is determined to be “None” at a sufficiently lower ratio than when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)” or “reach (losing)”. Is also good.

  The rate at which the icon display change pattern is determined to be “none” in the processing of step S508 illustrated in FIG. 22A is greater than the rate that is determined to be “no display change” in the processing of step S307 illustrated in FIG. It is set to be low. For example, as shown in FIG. 15B, in the process of step S307, when the prize-winning determination result is “general at loss”, the display is determined to be “display change” at a ratio of 20/100. That is, in this case, “no change in display” is determined at a ratio of 80/100. In contrast, for example, as shown in FIG. 24A, in the process of step S508, when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the icon display change pattern changes to “none” at a rate of 5/100. It is determined. If "no change in display" is determined in step S307, a pending change gassing effect is executed, and if an icon display changing pattern is determined to "none" in step S508, an active change gassing effect is executed. You. With such a setting, the rate at which the active change display effect in which the display form of the active display does not change after the active display change effect is executed changes the display form of the hold display after the hold display change effect is executed. Not lower than the rate at which the change-change production is performed. Therefore, it is possible to execute the active display change success effect as the second successful effect in the active display change effect at a higher rate than the rate at which the pending display change successful effect as the first successful effect is executed in the pending display change effect. it can.

  Among the plurality of change effect timing patterns shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1, the change effect timing pattern TP1-2, the change effect timing pattern TP2-2, the change effect timing pattern TP2-4, When the change effect timing pattern TP3-2, the change effect timing pattern TP3-5, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-6 are determined, the hold display change timing occurs during the active display, and the display color is displayed as the active display mode. An active display change effect, which is a display color change effect for changing to a specific color, is executed. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, the determination ratio of the change effect timing pattern that becomes the hold display change timing during the active display is lower than the determination ratio of the change effect timing pattern that does not become the hold change timing during the active display. Any of the change effect timing patterns may be determined using the determination table set so as to satisfy the condition. In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 22A, if it is determined that the display color change effect is to be performed during the active display, the process does not proceed to step S505, and the icon display change effect is limited so as not to be executed. For this reason, if the rate of executing the display color change effect during the active display increases, the icon display change effect may not be easily executed. Therefore, the rate at which the icon display change effect is executed may be increased by reducing the determination ratio of the change effect timing pattern that becomes the hold display change timing during the active display.

  If it is determined in step S506 shown in FIG. 22A that the display color change effect is being performed during the active display, the change effect setting process ends without proceeding to step S505, and the icon is displayed. Restrict so that the display change effect is not executed. Thereby, the active display change effect, which is a display color change effect, and the active display change effect, which is an icon display change effect, are prevented from being performed in an overlapping manner. Can be improved.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 25, first, it is determined whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer (step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and when the end code is read from the effect control pattern in accordance with the updated effect control process timer value. Then, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not it is a hold display change effect period for executing the hold display change effect (step S342). The suspended display change effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. 21, for example. If it is the suspension display change effect period (step S342; Yes), control for executing the suspension display change effect is performed (step S343). In the process of step S343, various commands created based on the setting of the display change effect control pattern are 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 sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on or off or on or off. Alternatively, by combining some or all of these, it is only necessary to be able to execute the hold display change effect with a predetermined effect device.

  When it is determined in step S342 that it is not the suspended display change effect period (step S342; No), or after the process of step S343 is performed, it is the active display change effect period for executing the active display change effect. It is determined whether or not it is (step S344). The active display change effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. 21, for example. If it is the active display change effect period (step S344; Yes), control for executing the active display change effect is performed (step S345). The hold display change effect and the active display change effect may be executed by performing common effect control. In this case, in place of the processing of steps S342 to S345, it is determined whether or not a display change effect period is common to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, and if it is determined that the display change effect period is present, In this case, the control for executing the hold display change effect and the active display change effect may be performed according to the display change effect control pattern.

  When it is determined in step S344 that it is not the active display change rendering period (step S344; No), and after performing the process of step S345, it is determined whether or not it is the reach rendering period for executing the reach rendering. A determination is made (step S346). The reach effect period may be predetermined in an effect control pattern determined according to, for example, a fluctuation pattern. When it is determined in step S346 that it is the reach effect period (step S346; Yes), control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S347).

  When it is determined that it is not the reach effect period in step S346 (step S346; No), or after the process of step S347 is performed, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, for example. In addition, control for performing an effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol is performed (step S348).

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S349). At this time, if no symbol confirmation command has been received (step S349; No), the variable display effect processing ends and the apparatus stands by. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, a predetermined error process is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it so.

  When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S349 (step S349; Yes), in the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) as the display result (step S350). At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S351). After the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S352), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball hit into the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, and a start winning such as a first start winning or a second start winning occurs. The variable display of the special symbol is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the start condition allowing the start of the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. You. On the screen of the image display device 5, the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol.

  When the first start condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of the first start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, the processing of steps S203 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 is executed. , The first special figure reserved storage number is incremented by one. When the second starting condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of the second starting winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening, the processing of steps S206 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 is executed. , The second special figure reserved storage number is incremented by one. At this time, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted by the process of step S209. Then, by executing a random number value determination process at the time of winning as shown in FIG. 5 in step S212, the variable display content such as whether the variable display result is “big hit” is determined, and the winning determination result is determined. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In step S301 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not an effect control command transmitted at the time of the start winning including the winning determination result command has been received. If it is determined that a command has been received, the presence or absence and type of the suspended display change effect are determined by the processing of step S304 based on the winning determination result specified in the processing of step S302. At this time, if it is determined that the suspended display change effect is to be performed, the presence or absence of a display change is determined by the process of step S307. When it is determined that there is a display change, the suspended display change pattern is determined by the processing of step S309, and when it is determined that there is no display change, the processing of step S309 is not performed and the change effect is performed by the processing of step S310. A timing pattern is determined. The determination result of the hold display change pattern or the change effect timing pattern is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number by the process of step S311.

  When the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative symbol is started based on the establishment of the start condition, the variable pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9 is executed in step S111 shown in FIG. Is determined, and a variation pattern designating command indicating the determined variation pattern is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In step S321 shown in FIG. 21, the final stop symbol or the like is determined based on the variation pattern or the like indicated by the variation pattern designation command. Subsequently, as the change effect setting process in step S322, as shown in FIG. Processing is executed. In the change effect setting process, when it is determined in step S502 that it is the hold display change timing, the execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed in step S503. Note that the execution setting of the active display change effect, which is the display color change effect, may also be performed in step S503. If it is determined in step S504 that the variable display effect of “pseudo-ren” is executed, or the variable display effect of “pseudo-ren” is not executed, but the display color change effect is not executed during the active display in step S506. If it is determined that there is an icon display change effect in step S506. If an icon display change effect is to be executed, an icon display change pattern is determined in step S508.

  FIG. 26 illustrates an example of execution of the suspended display change effect when the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 is determined by the process of step S310 illustrated in FIG. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 26A, the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed on the second hold display unit 5HL, and the current variable display is performed on the active display unit AHA. The active display corresponding to is performed. Among the hold displays in the second hold display unit 5HL, the hold display of the hold number “3” (third from the right end) is changed in the processing of step S304 shown in FIG. (1) ". As shown in FIG. 16 (B), the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 has a hold display change timing when the hold number is “3”. As a result, as shown in FIG. 26B, for example, an effect display effect common effect including an effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 acts on the hold display of the hold number “3” is executed. Then, if it is determined that “display change has occurred” in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14 and the pending display change pattern ZHP1-1 is determined in the process of step S309, FIG. 26 (C1) As shown in (2), a pending display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors as the display mode of the pending display is executed. On the other hand, if “no change in display” has been determined in the processing of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. 26 (C2), the hold display failure effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change (Pending change gas production) is executed.

  FIG. 27 shows an execution example of a display color change effect and an icon display change effect during active display. In this execution example, after the variable display of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 27A is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 27B, the effect image of the character CH1 is changed to the active display in the active display unit AHA. An active display change common effect including an effect effect that works is performed. The active display change common effect shown in FIG. 27 (B) differs in that the action target is the hold display or the active display, but includes an action effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 acts. In this regard, the present embodiment has an effect mode common to the hold display change common effect shown in FIG. When the suspended display change pattern ZHP1-1 is determined in the processing of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 and the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 is determined in the processing of step S310 corresponding to the active display. As shown in FIG. 27 (C1), as the display mode of the active display, an active display change success effect of changing the display color to blue among the specific colors is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that “there is a change effect” in the processing of step S505 shown in FIG. 22A and the icon display change pattern YAP2 is determined in the processing of step S508, FIG. As shown in C2), an active display change success effect in which the display mode of the active display changes to a display mode informing a message of “chance” is executed.

  FIG. 28 shows an effect execution example in which a plurality of hold display change effects are executed corresponding to one hold display. In this execution example, the hold display change pattern ZHP12 is determined by the processing of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 corresponding to the hold display of the hold number “3” among the hold displays in the second hold display unit 5HL. The change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is determined by the process of step S310. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 has a hold display change timing when the hold number is “3” and the hold number is “1”. Therefore, when the variable display of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 28A is started, it is determined by the processing of step S502 shown in FIG. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, for example, a pending display change common effect as shown in FIG. 28B is executed. After the effect shown in FIG. 28 (B) is executed, the display form of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” changes to a display form showing a “secret” message as shown in FIG. 28 (C). I do. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28 (D), the variable display is terminated by stopping and displaying the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol.

  Following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 28 (D), the variable display of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 28 (E) is started. At this time, by the processing of step S501 shown in FIG. 22A, the storage data indicating the hold display change pattern ZHP12 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is moved (shifted) in the hold display data storage unit to the hold number. It is stored in association with “2”. Since the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 does not include the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “2”, it is determined in step S502 that the timing is not the hold display change timing. Therefore, the variable display ends when the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 28 (F) without executing the suspended display change effect.

  Following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 28 (F), the variable display of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 28 (G) is started. At this time, by the processing of step S501 shown in FIG. 22A, the storage data indicating the hold display change pattern ZHP12 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is moved (shifted) in the hold display data storage unit to the hold number. It is stored in association with “1”. Since the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 includes the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “1”, it is determined in step S502 that the hold display change timing is reached. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the processing of step S503, for example, a pending display change common effect as shown in FIG. 28 (H) is executed. After the holding display change common effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 28 (I), the holding display in which the display color changes to green among the specific colors as the holding display mode corresponding to the holding number “1”. A successful change effect is performed.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of execution of a hold display change effect and an icon display change effect in the case of three pseudo consecutive fluctuations. In this execution example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, as shown in FIG. 29A, an active display in which the display color is green among the specific colors is performed on the active display section AHA. I do. In response to this active display, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3 or the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 is determined by the processing of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 and the hold display change during the active display is performed by the processing of step S310. A change effect timing pattern including timing is determined. When the variable display corresponding to the active display shown in FIG. 29A is started, the storage data corresponding to the hold number “1” is stored in the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. Are erased (digested). At this time, according to the change effect timing pattern indicated in the stored data that has been erased, it is determined in step S502 that it is the hold display change timing during active display. Also, based on the determination that the variable display effect of “pseudo-ren” has been executed by the process of step S504, it is determined to be “changed effect” by the process of step S505, and the process of FIG. The icon display change pattern YDP2-4 shown in FIG.

  After the variable display shown in FIG. 29A is started, for example, an active display change effect as shown in FIG. 29B is executed based on the execution setting by the process of step S503 shown in FIG. Is done. This active display change effect is executed as a display color change effect, and as shown in FIG. 29C, the display color changes to red among the specific colors as the display mode of the active display. The decorative symbol shown in FIG. 29 (C) has a predetermined combination as a pseudo consecutive chance, and the variable display is temporarily stopped and then restarted to execute the first pseudo consecutive change. At this time, for example, an active display change effect as shown in FIG. 29D is executed according to the icon display change pattern YDP2-4. This active display change effect is executed as an icon display change effect, and as shown in FIG. 29 (E), the display mode of the active display changes to a display mode for notifying a “NEXT” message.

  The decorative symbol shown in FIG. 29 (E) has a predetermined combination as a pseudo consecutive chance, and the second pseudo consecutive change is executed. At this time, for example, an active display change effect as shown in FIG. 29F is executed according to the icon display change pattern YDP2-4. This active display change effect is executed as an icon display change effect, and as shown in FIG. 29 (G), the display mode of the active display changes to a display mode for notifying a message of “chance”. The decorative symbol shown in FIG. 29 (G) has a predetermined combination as a pseudo consecutive chance, and the third pseudo consecutive change (final change) is executed. At this time, in accordance with the icon display change pattern YDP2-4, for example, an active display change common effect among the active display change effects as shown in FIG. 29 (H) and an active display change as shown in FIG. The active display change success effect of the effects is executed, and the display mode of the active display is changed to a display mode for notifying a message of “hot heat”. After that, a reach effect in normal reach or super reach is executed based on that the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state as shown in FIG. 29 (J), for example. Then, for example, the final stop symbol of the big hit combination as shown in FIG. 29 (K) may be derived and displayed.

  Note that the active display is not limited to one that is continuously displayed until the variable display is completed. For example, the active display may be deleted when a predetermined display deletion condition is satisfied after the variable display is started. May be. As an example, when the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the active display may be deleted by satisfying the display deletion condition.

  In the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 14, the effect type is determined to be "change effect (2)" at a predetermined ratio. In accordance with this determination result, in the processing of step S309, one of the hold display change patterns ZHP10 to ZHP13 as shown in FIG. When the hold display change effect is executed according to these hold display change patterns, the display mode of the hold display changes from the white display, which is the normal display mode, to the display mode indicating the “secret” message. The display mode indicating the message of “secret” is a display mode that does not change after the active display change effect is executed due to the setting of the change effect timing pattern or the like. Thus, when the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display can be changed to a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after executing the active display change effect.

  In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 22A, for example, one of a plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B is determined. When an active display change effect is executed according to these icon display change patterns, the display mode of the active display changes to a display mode for informing a message of “?”, “Chance”, “hot” or “NEXT”. . These display modes are displays that do not change after executing the hold display change effect. Thus, when the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display can be changed to a special mode that is not displayed as the hold display mode after the hold display change effect is executed.

  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 need to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and a part described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the related art. May be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode of the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect is executed includes a display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed, and the active display The display mode of the active display displayed after the execution of the change effect has been described as including a display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the execution of the hold display change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display may be configured to include a display mode that is not displayed as the other display mode. . For example, the display mode of the hold display includes a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display, while the display mode of the active display includes a common display mode that can also be displayed as the display mode of the hold display. And a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display may be omitted. In addition, the display mode of the active display includes a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display, while the display mode of the hold display includes a common display mode that can also be displayed in correspondence with the display of the active display. And a unique display mode that is not displayed as the active display mode may be omitted.

  When the hold display change effect is executed and when the active display change effect is executed, a limit effect for limiting at least a part of the hold display and the active display may be executed. The limited effect is, for example, displaying an effect image for display restriction in the display area of the image display device 5, a semi-transparent display or a transparent display on the first hold display unit 5 HR, the second hold display unit 5 HL, or the active display unit AHA. A part of the hold display and the active display, for example, by performing a scale-down display or by moving the production model (movable member) from the retracted state to the advanced state and concealing the hold display and the active display when in the advanced state. Alternatively, all may be limited so that the player cannot visually recognize it or cannot easily recognize it.

  FIG. 30 shows an example of an effect execution in a case where a restriction is imposed on the hold display and the icon display when executing the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. In this execution example, for example, as shown in FIG. 30B, as an effect common to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect after the variable display of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. Display common effect is executed. At this time, by displaying the effect image SV1 for display restriction in the display area of the image display device 5 as a restricted effect, the reserved display in the first reserved storage unit 5HR and the second reserved storage unit 5HL and the active display unit AHA The active display is hidden (covered) so as to be invisible to the player. Thereafter, when the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display is changed, for example, as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display is changed, for example, as shown in FIG. By executing such a limited effect, when the hold display change effect or the active display change effect is executed, the player cannot recognize or hardly recognize which effect is to be performed, and the hold display and the active display The player can pay attention to which of these changes, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  A plurality of types of effects having different effect modes may be prepared as the limited effects. In this case, depending on whether the hold display change effect is executed or the active display change effect is executed, one or both of the type of the limit effect that can be determined and the determination ratio are set to be different. May be. According to such a setting, the sense of expectation as to which of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is executed differs according to the effect mode of the limited effect, and the game to determine which display changes is performed. Can attract attention. Alternatively, the effect form of the limited effect may be determined at a predetermined ratio regardless of whether the hold display change effect is executed or the active display change effect is executed.

  In the case where a hold change gasse effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change is executed, or in the case where an active change gasse effect in which the display mode of the active display does not change is executed, the hold display change effect or active in which the display mode changes It may be determined to execute the limited effect at a higher rate than when the display change effect is executed. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the display mode has not changed despite the execution of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, thereby preventing a decrease in gaming interest. Alternatively, when the hold display change success effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes is executed, or when the active display change success effect in which the display mode of the active display changes is executed, the hold change in which the display mode does not change is performed. It may be determined that the limited effect is to be executed at a higher rate than when the gaseous effect or the active change gaseous effect is executed. Thereby, when the restricted effect is executed, the sense of expectation that the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display change can be increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In the case where the limited model is performed by shifting the model for production (movable member) from the retracted state to the advanced state and hiding the hold display and the active display, the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are described in the above embodiment. May be executed in the same manner as that described above. In this case, for example, when the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed and the player can visually recognize the character CH1, the effect model is in the retreat state, for example, even before the effect state that acts on the hold display or the active display. To the advanced state to hide the hold display and the active display, and after the execution of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is completed and the effect image of the character CH1 is no longer displayed, the effect model is in the retracted state. It is also possible to make the player return and display the hold display and the active display visually. When the effect model enters the advanced state, the effect image including the effect image of the character CH1 may be concealed, or the effect image of the character CH1 may not be concealed so that the player can recognize the effect image. . As described above, the limited effect may be executed in an effect mode that is easily recognized as an effect having low relevance to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the display mode has not changed despite the execution of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, thereby preventing a decrease in gaming interest.

  In the above embodiment, by changing the display mode of the hold display to the display mode indicating the message of “secret”, there is a high possibility that the display color of the hold display subsequently changes to any of blue, green, and red. It has been described that a suggestion hold display is performed. When a plurality of such suggestion suspension displays are displayed on the first suspension display unit 5HR and the second suspension display unit 5HL, effects for changing the display mode of the suspension display are simultaneously and redundantly executed, and the production is effected. May become complicated, and the gaming interest may decrease. Therefore, when a plurality of on-hold displays are displayed in a specific mode that easily changes to another display mode, the display mode of the on-hold display is changed so that the on-hold display change effect is executed only for one on-hold display. Or not. For example, in the process of step S310 illustrated in FIG. 14, when the display mode indicating the “secret” message is displayed in a plurality of hold displays, the hold display change timing corresponding to each hold display is not the same timing. A change effect timing pattern may be determined. Alternatively, when it is determined in step S502 shown in FIG. 22A that the timing is the change of the hold display, the display mode indicating the “secret” message is changed to the display mode of the specific color in the plurality of hold displays. Is determined. If it is determined that the display mode is to be changed in a plurality of hold displays, for example, the setting change is performed on the hold display having the larger hold number so that the hold display change timing is obtained in the next variable display. It may be performed.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of execution of a hold display change effect corresponding to a case where a plurality of hold displays have a display mode indicating a “secret” message. In this execution example, first, as shown in FIG. 31A, when the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed on the second hold display unit 5HL, the hold number The display mode of the hold display corresponding to “3” is a display mode indicating a “secret” message. For example, when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second special figure hold storage number becomes “4”, the hold display data storage unit stores the hold number corresponding to the hold number “3”. It is assumed that data indicating the display change pattern ZHP11 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 are stored. It is also assumed that, in response to the occurrence of the second starting prize in which the second special figure hold storage number becomes “4”, the hold display change pattern ZHP13 is determined by the processing of step S309 shown in FIG. In this case, in the process of step S310, in response to the data indicating the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 being stored in association with the hold number “3” in the hold display data storage unit, the same hold display change timing is set. The change effect timing pattern corresponding to the hold number “4” need only be determined so as not to be affected. For example, if the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 similar to the hold number "3" is determined, it is possible to avoid the change of the hold number from being the hold display change timing of changing to the specific color at the same timing.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 has a hold display change timing when the hold number is “3” and the hold number is “1”. When the variable display of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 31B is started, the hold number “2” and the hold number “3” are stored in the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. And the data indicating the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 are stored. At this time, in the process of step S502, it is determined that the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is not the hold display change timing, while the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” is the hold display change timing. It is determined that there is. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, a hold display change effect for the hold display of the hold number “3” as shown in FIG. 31B is executed. After executing the hold display change effect, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” changes to a display mode indicating a “secret” message. Then, when the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display ends.

  When a new variable display is started following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the hold number "in the hold display data storage unit is stored by the processing of step S501 shown in FIG. 22 (A). Data indicating the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is stored in association with "1" and the hold number "2". At this time, in the process of step S502, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is determined to be the hold display change timing, while the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is determined to be the hold display change timing. It is determined that there is not. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, a hold display change effect for the hold display of the hold number “1” as shown in FIG. 31D is executed. After executing the hold display change effect, as shown in FIG. 31 (E), the display color changes to blue among the specific colors as the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, when the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display ends.

  When a new variable display is started following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 31 (E), the hold number “” in the hold display data storage unit is obtained by the processing of step S501 shown in FIG. 22 (A). In association with “1”, data indicating the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is stored. At this time, in the process of step S502, it is determined that the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is the hold display change timing. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, a hold display change effect for the hold display of the hold number “1” as shown in FIG. 31 (F) is executed. After executing the hold display change effect, as shown in FIG. 31 (G), the display color changes to red among the specific colors as the hold display mode corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, when the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display ends.

  In this way, the change effect timing pattern is determined or the setting of the hold display change timing is changed so that the plurality of hold display change effects for the plurality of hold displays are not executed simultaneously. Thus, it is possible to prevent the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display from becoming complicated. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to a configuration in which a plurality of holding display change effects are not executed simultaneously among a plurality of holding displays in the first holding display unit 5HR and the second holding display unit 5HL. The change effect timing pattern is determined so that the hold display change effect for the hold display on the second hold display unit 5HL and the active display change effect for the active display on the active display unit AHA are not executed simultaneously. Or change the setting of the hold display change timing, or determine whether or not to execute the item display change effect. In this way, by preventing a complicated effect of changing the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  A change effect timing pattern is determined so that a plurality of hold displays are not limited to a display mode indicating a “secret” message, and a plurality of hold display change effects for a plurality of hold displays are not executed simultaneously. Or the setting of the hold display change timing may be changed. In this way, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game by preventing a complicated effect of changing the display mode of the hold display.

  In addition, as the suspended display change effect, one that changes the display mode of a plurality of suspended displays by executing one change effect may be prepared. In addition, as an effect combining the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, a device that changes the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display by executing one change effect may be prepared. For example, when the display mode of the hold display or the display mode of the active display is changed after displaying the effect image SV1 as shown in FIG. 30B, the effect is complicated even if a plurality of display modes are changed. It does not become uncomfortable to the player. As described above, by performing one change effect, by changing a plurality of display modes, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming complicated, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In the above-described embodiment, both the hold display change effect and the active display change effect have been described as having a common effect mode, for example, including an effect effect in which an effect image of the character CH1 acts. . On the other hand, the present invention is not limited to the effect image of the character CH1 and may be any as long as it is possible to execute a common pending display change effect and an active display change effect in any effect mode. For example, while the action effect of the effect image of the character is included, the type, shape, pattern or color of the character to be displayed is partially or entirely different, the sound effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect, and the like. Either one or both of the lighting modes of the light emitter such as the lamp 9 and the decoration LED may be made different. As a more specific example, the effect image of the character includes a first character CH1 and a second character CH2, and the effect effects include an effect effect SE1 in which a hold display or an active display is shot with a gun, and a hold effect. It is assumed that there is an action effect SE2 in which the display and the active display are cut with a sword. Here, when the action effect SE1 by the first character CH1 is executed and when the action effect SE2 by the first character CH1 is executed, the effect mode of the action effect is different, but the character type is Have in common. On the other hand, when the action effect SE1 by the first character CH1 is executed and when the action effect SE1 by the second character CH2 is executed, the type of the character is different, but the effect mode of the action effect is common. are doing. As described above, the case where the type of character is common but the effect mode (contents of action operation) is different, and the case where the effect mode of action effect (content of action operation) is common but the type of character is different In both cases, there is a common part in the effect type of the character type or the action effect, so it can be said that this is a common effect mode. Further, for example, when the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed in an effect mode in which the combination of the type of the character and the effect mode of the effect effect is common, such as the effect effect SE1 by the first character CH1. Even if there is, the display mode of the hold display changes depending on whether the hold display change effect is executed or the active display change effect is executed in the effect mode (for example, any one of the specific colors of blue, green, and red) ) May be set to be different. In addition, among the hold display change effects, the hold display or the active display is performed according to whether the hold display change effect including the effect effect for any of the hold numbers “1” to “4” is executed. May be set so that the rate of change of the display mode is different. Alternatively, when the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed in an effect mode in which the combination of the type of the character and the effect mode of the action effect are common, the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes (for example, Even if the rate of change to any of the specific colors of blue, green, and red) is the same, the rate of change (for example, change to red) of the display mode after the change to a display mode with high jackpot reliability is different. May be set as follows. Also, among the hold display change effects, the display mode of the hold display depends on which of the hold numbers “1” to “4” and the hold display change effect including the effect effect that operates is performed. May be set to the same degree, or the rate at which the changed display mode changes to a display mode with high jackpot reliability may be set to be different. Alternatively, in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, effects in which all effect modes are different from each other may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the presence / absence of a display change is determined by the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 15B, and the icon display change pattern is determined by the determination ratio as shown in FIG. Has been described assuming that the display mode of the active display changes when the active display change effect is executed at a rate higher than the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes when the command is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when either the hold display change effect or the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display or the active display always changes (at a rate of 100%). May be set as follows. In addition, when any one of the suspended display change effect and the active display change effect is executed, the display mode may not change at a predetermined rate, whereas when the other effect is executed, The display mode may be set so as to always change (at a rate of 100%). Alternatively, the display mode of the hold display may be set to change at a higher rate than the rate at which the display mode of the active display changes when the active display change effect is executed, and the display mode of the hold display may change when the hold display change effect is executed. Good.

  In the above embodiment, in the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 22 (A), when a variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is executed, any of a plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIG. It has been described that, by determining whether the variable display is started, the active display change effect can be executed a plurality of times from the start of the variable display until the final stop symbol is derived and displayed and the variable display ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is not executed, a plurality of active display change effects are executed during the variable display based on the satisfaction of one start condition. You may be able to. As an example, the timing at which the active display change effect can be executed is, for example, at the start of the variable display, during the high-speed fluctuation of all the symbols, at the time when the variable display state reaches the reach state, and during the reach effect after the reach state. , A plurality of timings are provided. Then, it may be determined at which of the plurality of timings the active display change effect is to be executed, for example, at a predetermined ratio different depending on the variable display content. In this case, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display content is more than “non-reach (losing)” or “reach (losing)”. The ratio determined to execute the active display change effect at the timing may be set to be high.

  In the above embodiment, in the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns as shown in FIG. It has been described that it can be changed only. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The display color of the active display can be changed a plurality of times from the start of the variable display corresponding to the active display until the final stop symbol is derived and displayed and the variable display ends. May be. The timing at which the display color is changed during the active display is not limited to the timing during the variable display corresponding to the initial change when the variable display effect of “pseudo-run” is executed, and the pseudo-run change is performed once to three times. The variable display timing may correspond to the pseudo-run variation in the middle due to the execution of the predetermined number of pseudo-run variations or the pseudo-run variation that is the final variation. Even when the variable display effect of “pseudo-ren” is not executed, such as at the start of the variable display, during the high-speed fluctuation of all the symbols, when the variable display state reaches the reach state, and when the reach state is reached, the reach effect is performed. The display color of the active display may be changeable at some or all of the plurality of timings. Also, for example, instead of a part of the display mode included in the special mode, the display color of the active display can be changed, such as the display mode of notifying the message of “chance” in the above embodiment. Is also good.

  In the above embodiment, the display color change effect of changing the display color to a specific color (any one of blue, green, and red) as the display mode can be executed in any of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, The special change effect of changing to the special display mode indicating the message of “secret” can be executed in the hold display change effect, but cannot be executed in the active display change effect, and “?”, “Chance”, “hot” , "NEXT" has been described as an icon display change effect that is not executable in the hold display change effect, but is executable in the active display change effect. However, which of the pending display change effect and the active display change effect is executable or not executable may be arbitrarily set. For example, among the display color change effects, an effect that changes to a part of the display color (for example, gold or rainbow color) may be set to be executable only in the hold display change effect, or an active display change effect. It may be set so as to be executable only in the case. As an effect that can be executed in the hold display change effect but cannot be executed in the active display change effect, instead of an effect of performing a suggestion hold display in which the display form of the hold display is more likely to change, or an suggestion hold Along with the effect of performing the display, an effect of performing a mode shift suggestion display indicating that the display mode may be shifted to a predetermined effect mode (prefetch notice mode) as a prefetch notice effect may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, regardless of whether the display color change effect is executed as a hold display change effect or an active display change effect, the process of step S304 shown in FIG. It has been described that whether or not to execute is determined by the processing of step S309 and the suspended display change pattern is determined by the processing of step S309. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 14, while determining whether to execute the display color change effect in the hold display change effect, the display color change effect in the active display change effect is determined. It may not be determined whether or not to perform the effect. In this case, whether to execute the display color change effect in the active display change effect may be determined at a predetermined ratio according to the variable display content in the change effect setting process executed in step S322 shown in FIG. Good. Alternatively, after executing the processing of steps S304 and S309 in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, in the change effect setting processing executed in step S322, the variable display content according to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command is obtained. Accordingly, the display color (specific color) to be changed during the active display may be determined again. In the case where the display color change effect is determined when the start winning is generated, the determination is made at a rate corresponding to the winning determination result. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the determination of the variable display content at the time of starting winning is made based on the case where the jackpot reliability is lowest. On the other hand, when the change effect setting process is executed in step S322 shown in FIG. 21, it is possible to specify the variable display content according to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command. Therefore, if the display color (specific color) to be changed during the active display is determined in the change effect setting process executed in step S322, the effect is changed to an effect mode that is more suited to the big hit reliability of the change pattern in the current variable display. Can be. After changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of No. 1 to the display mode determined based on the winning determination result, the display mode of the active display displayed when the start condition is satisfied is changed according to the fluctuation pattern. The display mode may be changed to a display mode determined based on the variable display content.

  In the above embodiment, the suspended display change pattern is determined in the processing of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, and the change effect timing pattern is determined in the processing of step S310, so that the suspended display corresponding to one variable display is performed. Has been described as being collectively determined based on the occurrence of the start winning prize. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display corresponding to one variable display, and the display mode after the change is changed, for example, are stored in the hold display data storage unit. It may be determined stepwise according to the update of the content. For example, when the storage data of the hold display data storage unit is updated in step S501 shown in FIG. 22A, the hold display is performed in a ratio corresponding to the display mode of one or a plurality of hold displays or the winning determination result. It may be determined whether or not to execute the change effect, the display mode of the hold display in the case of executing the change effect, and the like. In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 22A, for example, after determining the display mode of the active display to be changed by the final fluctuation, the active display to be changed by the pseudo continuous fluctuation or the first fluctuation executed before the final fluctuation. May be determined step by step. Alternatively, the process of changing the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display, including the display color change effect and the icon display change effect, may be determined collectively.

  After determining the presence / absence of the suspended display change effect in step S304 shown in FIG. 14, the presence / absence of the display change is determined in step S307, and the present invention is not limited to determining the suspended display change pattern in step S309. After determining whether or not to change the color, the presence or absence of the hold display change effect may be determined. In this case, while changing the display color, it may be determined not to execute the suspended display change effect. In this case, the display color of the hold display may be changed without executing the hold display change effect. Further, the presence / absence of the suspended display change effect, a part or all of the suspended display change pattern, and the change effect timing pattern may be determined collectively. In this case, a plurality of effect patterns prepared by combining a part or all of the presence / absence of the hold display change effect, the hold display change pattern, and the change effect timing pattern are prepared in advance, and at a predetermined ratio according to the prize-winning determination result. Any one of the effect patterns may be determined.

  In the above-described embodiment, even when the hold display change effect or the active display change effect is executed, when the process of step S312 shown in FIG. 14 is executed, the initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display is performed. The above description has been made on the assumption that the display is updated so as to add a hold display which is a round solid white display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and differs from the normal display mode as the initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display, for example, in accordance with the hold display change pattern determined in step S309. Hold display may be started in a display mode.

  In the above embodiment, the presence / absence of a display change is determined in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, and if “no change in display” is determined, it is determined according to the change effect timing pattern determined in the process of step S310. It has been described that the hold change gassing effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the change effect setting process of step S322 shown in FIG. 21, it may be determined whether or not to execute the hold change gassing effect. In this case, based on the result of updating the storage data in the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. Then, it may be determined whether or not to execute the hold change gassing effect. This allows the hold display change effect for changing the display mode of the hold display to be executed prior to the hold change gaseous effect, thereby improving the entertainment of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the process of step 310 shown in FIG. 14, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the pending display change pattern is “none”, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1 The description has been given assuming that, by deciding one of the change effect timing pattern TP2-1 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-1, the hold change gassing effect for the hold display of 1 is executed only once. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case where a hold change gassing effect for one hold display is executed a plurality of times. Also, for example, when the display mode of the hold display is changed only once as in the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3 shown in FIG. 16A, as in the change effect timing pattern TP3-7. A plurality of hold display change timings may be designated, and a hold change gassing effect may be executed at any of the hold display change timings. More generally, when a display change timing that is greater than the number of times the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed is specified, a display change timing that does not change the display mode at a display change timing that exceeds the number of display mode changes. It may be executed. In addition, after the gauze effect that does not change the display mode is performed, which one of the gauze effect and the success effect is executed at each display change timing so that a successful effect that changes the display mode is easily performed. May be determined.

  In the above embodiment, in the process of step 508 shown in FIG. 22A, regardless of the result of changing the display mode of the hold display, for example, the determination as shown in FIG. 24A and FIG. It has been described that the icon display change pattern is determined by the ratio. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determinable icon display change pattern and the determinable ratio may be changed according to the result of changing the display mode of the hold display before shifting to the active display. This makes it possible to smoothly change the display mode of the active display in accordance with the display mode of the hold display, thereby reducing a sense of discomfort in the display and improving the entertainment of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the display mode of the active display changes due to the icon display change effect, the display mode is changed to a display mode not related to the execution result of the display color change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the icon display change effect is executed after the display color change effect is executed and the display mode of the active display changes, the display after the display color change effect is changed. The display color may change to a recognizable display mode. For example, when the display mode changes to a display mode indicating a “chance” message, the character color indicating the “chance” message is changed to a specific color (for example, any of blue, green, and red) after being changed by the display color change effect. ). Alternatively, the display frame of the icon in the active display may be displayed in a specific color changed by the display color change effect. In this way, by changing the display color of some or all of the icons in the active display according to the specific color changed by the display color change effect, the player can recognize the jackpot reliability according to the display color. It may be possible.

  In the above embodiment, the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA is changed to the specific icon that reports the message of “?”, “Chance”, and “hot fever” by executing the icon display change effect. Described as However, the specific icon is not limited to the one that informs the message, for example, a specific shape, such as an item such as a gun, a sword, a medicine, or a character such as an ally character serving as an ally or an enemy character serving as an enemy in a reach effect. Any pattern, color, or combination thereof may be used. Depending on the item or character displayed as the specific icon, the effect mode (type of super reach) in the super-reach reach effect may be set differently, or a predetermined game such as a jackpot reliability or a reach reliability may be set. You may set so that the possibility (reliability) of giving a value may differ.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, after the hold display change pattern is determined at the rate shown in FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B, the change effect timing pattern is determined at the rate shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. By doing so, it has been described that the variable display result may indicate a "big hit" depending on the specific color after the display color is changed, regardless of whether the display is the hold display or the active display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit occurs when the display color of the hold display changes to red due to the hold display change effect and when the display color of the active display changes to red due to the active display change effect. The hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern may be combined so that the degree of expectation is different, or in any case, the hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern are combined so that the jackpot expectation degree is substantially the same. Is also good.

  When determining various patterns such as the hold display change pattern, the change effect timing pattern, and the icon display change pattern in the above embodiment, or the presence or absence and type of the hold display change effect, the presence or absence of the display change, the presence or absence of the icon display change effect When various types of decisions are made, such as when deciding on, the ratio of one of the plurality of decision results to be higher than the ratio of the other decision results is one of the decision results. May be included as 100%, or may be included as a result of another determination as 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of the other decision result is 0%, if the ratio of the 1 decision result is a predetermined ratio other than 100% other than 0%, the ratio of the 1 decision result is the other decision result. Higher than the ratio.

  In the above embodiment, one variable pattern designation command is transmitted when variable display is started in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a variable pattern indicating a variable display time and a variable display mode of a decorative symbol. Although the example has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run variation, whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. The command indicating the variable display time and the variable display mode (before the so-called second stop) is transmitted. The second command indicates the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. If not, a command indicating the variable display time and the variable display mode (after the so-called second stop) may be transmitted. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable display time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the variable display time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 selects the specific variable display mode executed at each timing. It may be. When transmitting two commands, two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, or after a predetermined period has elapsed after the first command has been transmitted (for example, in the next timer interrupt). ) A second command may be transmitted. Note that the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the variation pattern using two or more commands in this manner, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the determination ratio of various games and effects, the image display operation on the image display device 5, the sound output operation on the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 Various effecting operations including lighting operations of a light-emitting element such as an LED for decoration and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but may enclose the gaming media and score based on the occurrence of a prize. Can be applied to an enclosed game machine.

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

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a 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.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect as the first change effect indicates, for example, a “secret” message. As in the display mode, a special mode that is not displayed as the active display mode after the active display change mode serving as the second change mode is executed is included. As described above, by executing the hold display change effect of changing the display mode of the hold display to the special mode, it is possible to change various displays and improve the entertainment of the game.

  In addition, the display mode of the active display displayed after the active display change effect as the second change effect is executed, for example, notifies a message such as “?”, “Chance”, “hot” or “NEXT”. Like the display mode of the icon, it includes a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the hold display change effect as the first change effect is executed. As described above, by executing the active display change effect of changing the display mode of the active display to the special mode, it is possible to change various displays and to improve the game entertainment.

  The common display mode between the hold display change effect as the first change effect and the active display change effect as the second change effect includes, for example, an effect effect of displaying an effect image of the character CH1 to give an effect. The effect of the predetermined mode including is performed. In this way, by making the player pay attention to which of the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display changes, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  In the hold display change effect that is the first change effect, a hold display change successful effect of changing the display mode of the hold display after executing the hold display change common effect including the effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed. There is a case where it is executed, and a case where a hold change gassing effect as a hold display change failure effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display is executed. Further, in the active display change effect that is the second change effect, the active display change success effect of changing the display mode of the active display after executing the active display change common effect including the effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed. There is a case where an effect is executed and a case where an active change gassing effect as an active display change failure effect that does not change the display mode of the active display is executed. For example, while the presence or absence of a display change is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 15B, the icon display change pattern is determined to be “none” at a rate as shown in FIG. When the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display is changed at a higher rate than the change rate of the display mode of the hold display when the hold display change effect is executed. In this manner, by making it easy to change the display mode of the active display, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest for the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied.

  For example, in response to the case where the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is executed, by determining one of a plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIG. By the time the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed, the active display change effect serving as the second change effect can be executed a plurality of times. Thus, even if the active display change effect is not performed once or a predetermined number of times and the display mode of the active display does not change to the display mode having the high hit reliability, the active display change effect is further executed and the active display is displayed. Since the possibility of changing the mode can be left, the sense of expectation for the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied can be maintained.

  When the hold display change effect as the first change effect is executed and when the active display change effect as the second change effect is executed, for example, an effect image SV1 for display restriction as shown in FIG. Is performed, at least a part of the hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR or the second hold display unit 5HL and the active display in the active display unit AHA is limited. In this way, the player's interest in the game can be improved by making the player pay more attention to which display including the plurality of hold displays and the active display changes.

The specific game state (big hit game state) is a big win after a predetermined time (symbol fixed stop time + big hit start production time) elapses after a specific symbol combination (solo pattern of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. The example in which the mouth is opened and the specific game state is started is illustrated, but the invention is not limited to this. After the specific symbol combination (the same symbol of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device, the variable symbol is provided in the game area. The specific game state may be started by passing the ball through a specific area (specific passing gate sensor or winning sensor). As a result, the player can control the timing of the occurrence of the big hit, and even if the ball has run out before the start of the big hit, the player can have time to lend a ball and refill the ball.
Further, a plurality of specific regions may be provided, and the number of rounds per jackpot may be varied depending on which specific region is passed. Further, a lottery of the number of jackpot rounds may be performed by passing through a specific area. Further, in this case, if there are a plurality of specific areas, the lottery ratio of the number of rounds may be changed depending on which specific area is passed.

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

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Holding storage means for storing information about the variable display as holding storage;
Hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage,
A specific display means for performing a specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed;
First change effect execution means for executing a first change effect for changing the display mode of the hold display;
And a second change effect execution means for executing a second change effect changing the display mode of the specific display,
The display mode of the hold display displayed after the first change effect is executed includes a special mode that is not displayed after the second change effect is executed,
It is possible to perform a suggestion effect suggesting a change in the display mode a plurality of times for one display as the hold display or the specific display,
The suggested effect includes a successful effect that changes the display mode after the execution of the predetermined effect, and a failure effect that does not change the display mode after the execution of the predetermined effect,
The rate at which the successful presentation in the suggested effect for the particular display being performed, rather high than the percentage of the successful demonstration is executed in the suggested effect with respect to the hold display,
In the case where the suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times for one display as the hold display or the specific display, after executing the failure effect as the suggestion effect, after executing the success effect as the suggestion effect Than the ratio of executing the successful performance as the suggested performance is higher,
A gaming machine characterized by that: A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Holding storage means for storing information about the variable display as holding storage;
Hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage,
A specific display means for performing a specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed;
First change effect execution means for executing a first change effect for changing the display mode of the hold display;
And a second change effect execution means for executing a second change effect changing the display mode of the specific display,
The display mode of the specific display displayed after the second change effect is executed includes a special mode that is not displayed after the first change effect is executed,
It is possible to perform a suggestion effect suggesting a change in the display mode a plurality of times for one display as the hold display or the specific display,
The suggested effect includes a successful effect that changes the display mode after the execution of the predetermined effect, and a failure effect that does not change the display mode after the execution of the predetermined effect,
The rate at which the successful presentation in the suggested effect for the particular display being performed, rather high than the percentage of the successful demonstration is executed in the suggested effect with respect to the hold display,
In the case where the suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times for one display as the hold display or the specific display, after executing the failure effect as the suggestion effect, after executing the success effect as the suggestion effect Than the ratio of executing the successful performance as the suggested performance is higher,
A gaming machine characterized by that: