JP6731715B2 - Amusement 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 can perform variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

As a generally known game machine of this type, there is one that can perform variable display (also referred to as variable display) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player.

As such a gaming machine, there is one that performs an additional effect of adding a notice image for notifying a change effect of changing the color of the hold display and an effect executed for the hold display (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-230760, A

However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, the effect modes of the change effect and the additional effect are different from each other, so that the player knows which effect is to be executed at the start of the effect, and the entertainment Was insufficient.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of letting a player pay attention to which one of a change effect and an additional effect is executed. That is.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state or the like) that is advantageous to the player,
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display (active display AH, hold display, etc.) regarding variable display (microcomputer 100 for effect control, displaying active display AH in active display area AHA in effect display device 9, first start) A prize hold display area 9HL, a second start prize hold display area 9HR, etc.)
Change effect executing means (e.g., effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display (a change effect that changes the color of the active display AH shown in FIG. 15);
It is possible to execute an additional effect (additional effect of adding the notice image 65 to the active display AH shown in FIG. 16) that adds the notice image (the notice image 65 or the like) to the specific display (active display AH, hold display, or the like). And additional effect execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.),
The change effect is executed by reducing the variable display , displaying the first predetermined image (for example, the specific image 61), and then displaying the first specific image (for example, the character A63) in place of the first predetermined image. However, the display mode of the specific display can be changed by applying the first specific image to the specific display (for example, irradiating the active display AH with a beam) (see, for example, FIG. 15 ). ),
The additional effect is executed by reducing the variable display , displaying a second predetermined image (for example, the specific image 61) that is the same as or similar to the first predetermined image, and then replaces the second predetermined image with the second predetermined image. A second specific image (character B64) different from the first specific image is displayed, and the second specific image is caused to act on the specific display (for example, by throwing the notice image 65 against the active display AH). It is possible to add the notice image to the display (see, for example, FIG. 16),
The variable display is reduced and executed , and either the same or similar image as the first predetermined image or the same or similar image as the second predetermined image is displayed, and then the first specific image is displayed. It is possible to execute an effect (for example, the suggestion effect of FIG. 17) for returning the size of the variable display without displaying any of the second specific images.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which effect, the change effect or the additional effect, is executed, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A variable display section (first special symbol display device 8a, second special symbol display device 8b, effect display device 9, etc.) for performing variable display,
And a hold storage unit (first and second hold storage buffers) for storing hold information about the variable display that has not been started,
The fluctuation display section includes a first fluctuation display section (first special symbol display 8a and the like) and a second fluctuation display section (second special symbol display 8b and the like),
The normal state in which the variable display on the first variable display section is easier to execute than the variable display on the second variable display section, and the variable display on the second variable display section is the first variable display Further, a specific state control means (game control microcomputer 560, etc.) that can be controlled to a specific state (time saving state, high open control state, etc.) that is easier to execute than variable display in the section,
The pending storage means includes first pending information (first pending storage or the like) corresponding to the variable display on the first variable display section and second pending information (second pending storage or the like) corresponding to the second variable display section. ) And can be stored,
In the normal state, the specific display means displays a number of the specific displays corresponding to the number of the first suspension information (by a circular symbol mark image displayed in the first start winning award suspension display area 9HL). The number of the second hold information is displayed together with the hold display in a display mode in which the hold memories are individually displayed (for example, the hold storage displayed in the second starting winning memory number area HA2 can be specified by a number). On the other hand, in the specific state, the number of the first hold information is displayed (a display capable of specifying the hold storage displayed in the first start winning a prize memory numerical value area HA1 by a number) in the specific state. A certain number of the specific displays corresponding to the number of the second suspension information (a digital suspension display according to a mode) (a circular symbol mark image displayed in the second start winning award suspension display area 9HR is used for suspension. (Hold display, etc. of the display mode that displays each memory individually),
After the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, after the power supply is restored, until the predetermined condition is satisfied (such as until the first customer waiting demonstration designation command is received), the specific display prohibition means (production control) As shown in FIG. 22A, the microcomputer 100 for use further includes a process of not displaying a hold until the first customer waiting demonstration designation command is received after the power is restored.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a display indicating that the number of held storages is mistaken is displayed after the power supply is restored.

(3) In the gaming machine of any of (1) or (2) above,
In the change effect and the additional effect, at least the same or a similar effect sound is output from the start of the effect (as shown in FIG. 14, the common effect part is set to output a common effect sound, etc.). ).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player by the output of the sound effect that the execution of one of the change effect and the additional effect is started, and the change effect and the additional effect can be notified. Of these, more attention can be paid to which effect is executed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
In the change effect and the additional effect, at least the same or similar specific image is displayed from the start of the effect (as shown in FIG. 14, the common mode portion is set to display the common specific image 61). etc).

With such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player by displaying a specific image that the execution of one of the change effect and the additional effect is started, and the change effect and the additional effect can be notified. Of these, more attention can be paid to which effect is executed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
At least a part of the effect modes are common from the start of the effect, and the suggestion effect executing means for executing the suggestion effect that does not change the display mode of the specific display and does not add the notice image to the specific display is further provided. Control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 14, similar to the change effect and the additional effect in the common mode portion, the sound effect is output and the specific image 61 is displayed, and thereafter, neither the change effect nor the additional effect is executed. Perform production, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on whether any one of the change effect and the additional effect is executed or none of the effect is executed, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game. You can

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
After the change effect is executed, a character display unit that displays a character indicating that the display mode of the specific display has changed (as shown in the effect control microcomputer 100, FIG. 14A, and FIG. 15D, In the change effect, after the display color of the active display AH is changed, a promotion character 66 indicating that the display mode of the active display AH is changed is further provided),
The character display means does not display the character after executing the additional effect (the effect control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 14B, the notice image 65 is added in the additional effect, but the change effect is generated. The promotion character 66 indicating that the display mode of the active display AH has changed is not displayed, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to clearly inform the player that the display mode of the specific display has changed.

(7) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A variable display section (first special symbol display device 8a, second special symbol display device 8b, effect display device 9, etc.) for performing variable display,
And a hold storage unit (first and second hold storage buffers) for storing hold information about the variable display that has not been started,
The fluctuation display section includes a first fluctuation display section (first special symbol display 8a and the like) and a second fluctuation display section (second special symbol display 8b and the like),
The normal state in which the variable display on the first variable display section is easier to execute than the variable display on the second variable display section, and the variable display on the second variable display section is the first variable display Further, a specific state control means (game control microcomputer 560, etc.) that can be controlled to a specific state (time saving state, high open control state, etc.) that is easier to execute than variable display in the section,
The pending storage means includes first pending information (first pending storage or the like) corresponding to the variable display on the first variable display section and second pending information (second pending storage or the like) corresponding to the second variable display section. ) And can be stored,
In the normal state, the specific display means displays a number of the specific displays corresponding to the number of the first suspension information (by a circular symbol mark image displayed in the first start winning award suspension display area 9HL). The number of the second hold information is displayed together with the hold display in a display mode in which the hold memories are individually displayed (for example, the hold storage displayed in the second starting winning memory number area HA2 can be specified by a number). On the other hand, in the specific state, the number of the first hold information is displayed (a display capable of specifying the hold storage displayed in the first start winning a prize memory numerical value area HA1 by a number) in the specific state. A certain number of the specific displays corresponding to the number of the second suspension information (a digital suspension display according to a mode) (a circular symbol mark image displayed in the second start winning award suspension display area 9HR is used for suspension. (Hold display, etc. of the display mode that displays each memory individually),
After the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, when the power supply is restored, the command transmitting means at the time of restoration capable of transmitting the command capable of specifying the holding information of the holding storage means (game control microcomputer 560, power supply restoration) Sometimes, the game control main process further includes a process of transmitting a power restoration command, etc.,
The specific display means restores the specific display based on the command transmitted by the restoration time command transmission means when the power supply is restored after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (production control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 22(B), a normal hold display is displayed based on the reception of the first hold storage number designation command, the second hold storage number designation command, and the game state designation command as the power restoration command. Process to start).

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a display indicating that the number of held storages is mistaken is displayed after the power supply is restored.

(8) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A variable display section (first special symbol display device 8a, second special symbol display device 8b, effect display device 9, etc.) for performing variable display,
And a hold storage unit (first and second hold storage buffers) for storing hold information about the variable display that has not been started,
The fluctuation display section includes a first fluctuation display section (first special symbol display 8a and the like) and a second fluctuation display section (second special symbol display 8b and the like),
The normal state in which the variable display on the first variable display section is easier to execute than the variable display on the second variable display section, and the variable display on the second variable display section is the first variable display Further, a specific state control means (game control microcomputer 560, etc.) that can be controlled to a specific state (time saving state, high open control state, etc.) that is easier to execute than variable display in the section,
The pending storage means includes first pending information (first pending storage or the like) corresponding to the variable display on the first variable display section and second pending information (second pending storage or the like) corresponding to the second variable display section. ) And can be stored,
In the normal state, the specific display means displays a number of the specific displays corresponding to the number of the first suspension information (by a circular symbol mark image displayed in the first start winning award suspension display area 9HL). The number of the second hold information is displayed together with the hold display in a display mode in which the hold memories are individually displayed (for example, the hold storage displayed in the second starting winning memory number area HA2 can be specified by a number). On the other hand, in the specific state, the number of the first hold information is displayed (a display capable of specifying the hold storage displayed in the first start winning a prize memory numerical value area HA1 by a number) in the specific state. A certain number of the specific displays corresponding to the number of the second suspension information (a digital suspension display according to a mode) (a circular symbol mark image displayed in the second start winning award suspension display area 9HR is used for suspension. (Hold display, etc. of the display mode that displays each memory individually),
After the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, when the power supply is restored, the command transmitting means at the time of restoration capable of transmitting the command capable of specifying the holding information of the holding storage means (game control microcomputer 560, power supply restoration) Sometimes, the game control main process further includes a process of transmitting a power restoration command, etc.,
The specific display means, when the power supply is restored after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, based on the command transmitted by the restoration time command transmitting means, when the power supply is not restored normally. The specific display is displayed in a mode different from the mode (the effect control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 22(C), as the power restoration command, the first reserved memory number designation command and the second reserved memory number designation A process for starting the temporary hold display based on the reception of the command).

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a display indicating that the number of held storages is mistaken is displayed after the power supply is restored.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flow chart which shows special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process. It is the flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship of change production, additional production, and suggestive production. It is an explanatory view showing a display example of a change effect on the effect display device. It is an explanatory view showing a display example of an additional effect on the effect display device. It is an explanatory view showing a display example of a suggestive effect on the effect display device. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows the production decision table. It is the flowchart which shows production setting processing. It is a display screen diagram of an effect display device showing a display example of an effect for restoring the hold display after the power is restored. It is a timing chart which shows the recovery pattern of the hold display after a power supply recovery with progress of time.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be a coin gaming machine, another gaming machine such as a slot machine, or the like. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player when the result is the specific display result.

[First Embodiment]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium in the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is openably and closably provided in the game frame. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is openably and closably installed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (games to be described later). (Excluding the board 6). When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front, the glass door frame 2, the front frame, and the mechanism plate are arranged in this order.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball, and the like. A game board 6 is removably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray), for example, and The stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right) is attached. The stick controller 122 is provided with a trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that allows a predetermined instruction operation.

In the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper tray) 3, for example, a predetermined instruction operation is performed by the player by pressing or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. In the game area 7, the first path of the downflow path along which the game ball flows down is provided mainly in the area on the left side of the effect display device when viewed from the front, and the first downflow path along which the game ball flows down. A second route different from the route is mainly provided in the area on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

Hitting a game ball into the left side area of the effect display device 9 in order to make the game ball flow down to the first path is called left hitting. Hitting the game ball in the right side area of the effect display device 9 in order to let the game ball flow down to the second path is called right hitting.

The first route and the second route may be completely different routes, or may be a shared route. The first route is a route that allows the game ball to flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 7, and thus may be called a left hitting route. Further, the second route is a route that allows the game ball to flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7, and thus may be called a right-handed route.

On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each The second special symbol display 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as the identification information of is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is composed of a simple and small-sized display device (for example, a 7-segment LED) that can variably display numbers 0 to 9 and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and a display screen displays various images such as a variable display of effect symbols synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Areas are provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area in which three decorative (for production) effect symbols for “left”, “middle”, and “right” are variably displayed is formed.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display section). There is something to do.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is controlled by the game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the variable display, and on the second special symbol display device 8b. When the variable display of the 2 special symbols is being executed, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

When the big hit display result (big hit pattern) as the specific display result is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) is displayed as the specific display result on the second special symbol display 8b. When the display is derived, the effect display device 9 also displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result. Thus, when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which a value advantageous to the player (advantageous value) is given.

Further, in the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) are continued for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbols (for example, the left, middle, and right symbols are arranged in the same symbol). The combination of symbols) is stopped, oscillating, enlarged or reduced or deformed in a state of being in agreement, or a plurality of symbols fluctuates in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are changed. Then, the production performed in a state in which the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the big hit combination, the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed are continuously changed. A state, or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate in synchronization while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes the specific display result in the plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable areas is in the variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols, or reach symbols.

The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, at the time of reach, an effect different from usual may be given by a lamp or a sound. This production is called reach production. In addition, at the time of reach, a character (a display effect imitating a person or the like and different from a design (effect design or the like)) is displayed, or a display mode of a background image of the effect display device 9 (for example, color or the like). ) May be changed. The display of the character and the change of the display mode of the background are referred to as reach effect display. Further, some of the reach are set so that a big hit is more likely to occur when the reach appears, as compared with a normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. The reach also includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than the special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

In this embodiment, in super reach, after a reach pattern is formed, a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image) is displayed, and then in the final effect display before the display result derivation display. , A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling the changing medium effect design, is executed. Further, in the normal reach, after the reach pattern is formed, the type of the background image (the image forming the background of the pattern) is different from the image displayed before the reach state without displaying the above-mentioned moving image. A relatively simple effect display that allows the display to be performed is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scrolling state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the medium symbol, for example, an effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (symbol array number) such as 3 symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. Incidentally, in the normal reach, other effect displays may be displayed.

After the reach state is reached, when the reach display result other than the big hit display result is obtained in the form in which the reach pattern is formed, the reach release is called. Further, when a reach display result is obtained in a mode in which the reach pattern is not formed without reaching the reach state, the non-reach is called a shift.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The variable winning ball device 15 is provided with a pair of left and right movable wing pieces (so-called electric tulips) that can be opened and closed electrically by the upper part of the second starting winning opening 14, and when the movable wing pieces are in the closed state, It is in a disadvantageous state for the player who cannot enter, and when the movable wing piece is in the open state, it is controlled to be advantageous for the player who can enter the game ball. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game balls are easier to win in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In addition, while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is hard to win).

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be identified is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, a 7-segment LED) that can variably display numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0-9. Further, the small-sized display is formed, for example, in a rectangular shape.

On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a gate 32 that can perform variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 10 based on the fact that the game ball has passed. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state which is disadvantageous to the player for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. Changes to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, there is provided a normal symbol hold storage display device 41 having a display section with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1.

Based on the variable display result of the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10, when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball is in a state where the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game balls can be won into the second starting winning opening 14 (starting winning is easy), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game balls are easier to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Also, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game balls are easier to win in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In addition, while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is hard to win). Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is After having passed (including winning) the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area, the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, It is a state in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and is started based on the fact that the jackpot game is not executed), the variable display time (variation time) When the time has passed, the display result (stop design) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that passing a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the gaming ball has entered (winning) the winning opening. Is. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed. In addition, regarding the variable display in which the starting condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, within a predetermined upper limit number. Storing information is called pending storage. Further, such a term “reserved storage” is also used to indicate (specify) information stored in a reserved state (reserved storage information).

Above the second special symbol display device 8b, the second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b consisting of four display devices for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as a starting memory or a starting winning memory. ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a consisting of four displays. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into a game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hit ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then comes down the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first That the first start condition that the variable display of the 1 special symbol can be started has been established), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 8a, and the effect display device 9 At, the variable display of the effect design is started. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

In this embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 allows a game ball from the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9 to be won by the arrangement of the game nails provided in the game area 7. However, it is impossible to win a game ball from the second route on the right side of the effect display device 9. Therefore, only when the player makes a left-handed hit, the game ball can be won in the first start winning hole 13.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first That the second start condition that allows the variable display of the 2 special symbols to be started is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the effect display device 9 At, the variable display of the effect design is started. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning port 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

In this embodiment, the second start winning port 14 is a first route on the left side of the effect display device 9 and a second route on the right side of the effect display device 9 depending on the arrangement of the game nails provided in the game area 7. It is possible to win game balls from both. However, since the gate 32, which is used as a condition for executing the variable display of the ordinary symbols which is a condition for opening the second starting winning opening 14, is provided in the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9, When aiming for winning at the starting winning opening 14, it is necessary to hit the game ball to the right and aim for passing to the gate 32. Therefore, the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 is mainly performed from the second route at the time of right-handed hitting.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the effect design as the design of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Moreover, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, the big hit as a big hit display result on the effect display device 9 is recalled. A combination of such effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

Further, at the lower end portion in the display area of the effect display device 9, an image for displaying the generated pending storage information (hereinafter, referred to as a pending image or a pending display) is displayed corresponding to the number of pending storage information. A display area is formed (not shown, see FIG. 15). In the hold display area, the hold storage information is displayed in a format in which the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number are distinguished. For example, in the effect display device 9, the first reserved memory number is displayed as the first reserved display in the first start prize winning hold display area 9HL on the left side, and the second reserved memory number is displayed in the second start prize winning hold display area 9HR on the right side. It is displayed as a second hold display (see FIG. 15). In this way, by displaying the first start winning award holding display area 9HL and the second starting winning award holding display area 9HR separately, it becomes possible to easily distinguish the first holding storage information and the second holding storage information. ..

In addition, information including an active display AH (also referred to as a variation correspondence display) corresponding to the variable display is displayed during execution of the variable display corresponding to the pending display erased (moved or shifted) from the pending display area. An active display area AHA for displaying the selected image is formed in the center of the reserved display area (not shown, see FIG. 15). In the active display area AHA, it is specified that the reserved image displayed in the reserved display area corresponds to the reserved image displayed until then, such as being moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA. It is displayed in a possible manner. The active display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 9.

In the hold display area, the hold storage information may be displayed in a display mode in which the first start winning award hold display area 9HL and the second start winning award hold display area 9HR are combined without being distinguished from each other. With such a summed pending storage display, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided with an opening/closing plate, and is in an open state advantageous for the player (advantageous because the game ball can win) and a closed state advantageous for the player (advantageous because the game ball cannot win). ) It is a device that can be opened and closed. When the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the specific game state that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b. In the (big hit game state), the open/close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, so that the big winning opening, which is the winning area, is in the open state. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

In addition, while the special variable winning ball device 20 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is hard to win).

In the big hit game state, the repeat continuation control in which the special variable winning ball device 20 repeats the open state and the closed state is performed. In the repeat continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Therefore, the repeat continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is decided to make a big hit, one of the big hit types is selected.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, four speakers 27 for producing a sound effect or a voice as a predetermined voice output are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables a ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

In the hit type table of FIG. 2, the jackpot probability after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the base after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the fluctuation time after the jackpot gaming state is finished, and the number of times of opening in the jackpot ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

Specifically, in the jackpot gaming state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, a predetermined end condition of the opened state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the opened state, or When a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls have been established, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

Among the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hit game state, the special change state is a state in which the probability of being decided to be a big hit is higher than the normal state (normal game state that is not the change state) The type (class) of the big hit that shifts to (the abbreviation of the probability variation state and also called the high probability state) is called “probable variation big hit”. Further, in the present embodiment, as the special game state, in the case of being controlled to a time saving state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened as compared with the non-time saving state, in association with the probability variation state. There is. The special game state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability variation state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so when the time saving state, an effective starting winning is likely to occur and a jackpot game may be performed. Increase. Note that, of the "big hits", a kind of big hit that is not shifted to the probability changing state after being controlled to the big hit game state for 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened in association with the probability changing state or the time saving state. The variable winning ball device 15 may be controlled (hereinafter, also referred to as high opening control) to a power tube support control state that facilitates winning (increasing entry, increasing frequency). The power control support state is a high base state, as will be described later, and is therefore mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

Here, the power control support control will be described. As the electric Chu support control, the variation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the variable display to the time of deriving and displaying the display result) is shortened to derive and display the display result early (normal symbol shortening control), the ordinary symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. The control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the ratio of time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed. Therefore, the winning frequency to the second start winning port 14 is increased. Is increased, the game ball is easy to start winning (the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol display devices 8a, 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 by such control, it becomes a gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and/or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol increases.

The state (the high-frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control is the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball according to the winning number with respect to the number of balls to be launched. Since the ratio "base" is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called "high base condition". Further, when such control is not performed, it is called "low base state". In addition, such control is control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip.

In this embodiment, the term "high probability state (probability variation state)" and the "low probability state (non-probability variation state)" are used as terms indicating the state of the jackpot probability, and as a term indicating a combination of base states. , "High base state (electricity chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electricity chew support control state)".

Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the state of the base, "low accurate low base state", "low accurate high base state", and "high accurate high base state" To use. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state that indicates that the state with the big hit probability is the low-probability state and the state of the base is the low-base state. The “low-probability high-base state” is a state in which a state with a big hit probability is a low-probability state, and a base state is a high-base state. The “high-probability-high-base state” is a state in which a state with a big hit probability is a high-probability state and a base state is a high-base state.

In this embodiment, when controlled to a high probability state, it is controlled to a time saving state and a high base state, but since the time saving state and the high base state have the same control start condition and end condition, The time-saving state and the state controlled by the high base may be represented by the term "time-saving state" and may be represented by the term "high base state".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the game ball can enter the first starting winning opening 13 only from the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9, so that the second starting winning is higher than in the high base state. In a low base state where it is difficult to enter the game ball into the mouth 14, the player generally performs a variable display of the special symbol by hitting left and aiming for the game ball to enter the first starting winning opening 13. Target. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, since the gate 32 is provided on the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9, the gaming ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 more than in the low base state. In a high base state where it is easy to make, the player generally performs a variable display of the special symbol by hitting the right and aiming the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the second starting winning opening 14.

Therefore, in the low base state where it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 14 than in the high base state, the player aims leftward to aim the game ball entering the first starting winning opening 13. Since it is general, only the first reserved memory is likely to occur, and as the reserved display, only the reserved image mainly corresponding to the first reserved memory is displayed. On the other hand, in the high base state in which it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 than in the low base state, the player aims to hit the game ball to the second starting winning opening 14 by hitting right. Since it is general, only the second hold storage is likely to occur, and as the hold display, only the hold image corresponding to the second hold storage is mainly displayed.

In addition, the game balls may be allowed to enter the first starting winning opening 13 from both the first route and the second route. Moreover, the game ball may be allowed to enter the second starting winning opening 14 only from the second route. Further, the gate 32 may be provided on the first route on the left side of the effect display device 9, and both the first route on the left side of the effect display device 9 and the second route on the right side of the effect display device 9. May be provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, as a 15-round big hit, a plurality of kinds of big hits, a normal big hit and a probability variation big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to an uncertain variation state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low certainty high base state) after the 15 rounds of the jackpot game state. In normal big hits, the non-probable variation state continues until the next big hit occurs, and the short-time state and the high base state are executed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, and the next big hit. The condition continues until the condition that occurs first, whichever is earlier, is satisfied.

Probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to transition to the probability variation state, the time saving state, and the high base state (high-probability high base state) after the 15 rounds of the jackpot game state. In the probability variation big hit, such a condition that the highly accurate high base state is executed until the variable display is executed 100 times a predetermined number of times or until the next big hit occurs, whichever comes first. It continues for a period of time.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the programs, and an I/O port unit. Including 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a 1-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, and hence the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. Based on the fact that the numerical value data is read (extracted) at the time of starting winning, a random number generation function is provided in which the numerical value data read becomes a random number value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 for providing the game control microcomputer 560 with detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, the output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening/closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening/closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is mainly used. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, which displays the special symbol in a variable manner, the normal symbol display device 10, which displays the ordinary symbol in a variable manner, and the first special symbol reserved memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with the effect control microcomputer 100, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I/O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that passes the signal only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to performing variable display control of the effect display device 9, display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed via the lamp driver substrate 35, or from the speaker 27 via the audio output substrate 70. Various effect control is performed by controlling the sound output of.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122, from the trigger sensor 121 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player's operation of the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the operation of the technician is detected with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. .. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 4, types of random numbers, update ranges, uses, and addition conditions are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R: A random counter for determining whether to make a big hit. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): determine the type of jackpot (type, normal jackpot, and probability variation jackpot) and the jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination and jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for determination of variation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): It is determined whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determines the initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value).

In this embodiment, as the big hit that is the specific game state, a plurality of types including a normal big hit and a probability variation big hit are included. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is one of these big hits based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of big hit is decided, at the same time, the big hit design is decided on the basis of the value of random number for big hit type decision (random 1). Therefore, Random 1 is also a random number for jackpot symbol determination.

Further, the fluctuation pattern is first included in the fluctuation pattern type determined by using the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the fluctuation pattern type and using the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3). It decides on the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The fluctuation pattern type is one in which a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped according to the characteristics of the fluctuation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The fluctuation pattern type may be referred to as a fluctuation type.

In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type which is a variation pattern type without reach and a reach variation pattern type which is a variation pattern type with reach.

Such a variation pattern type is set in such a manner that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is set to be different between the time saving state and the time saving state when the display result is out of order. When, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time saving state is not set. For example, in the time saving state, in order to shorten the average time of the change time compared to the time when not in the time saving state, the change time of the predetermined change pattern is set shorter than that when the time is not short, or the most change of the change pattern types. The variation pattern type with a short time is selected at a high rate, and even when the reach type is selected, the variation rate of the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time saving state is not set.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit judgment table includes a normal time (non-probability change state) big hit judgment table used in a normal state (a game state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability variation time big hit determination table used in a probability change state.

In the normal time jackpot determination table, each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 5(A) is set as a jackpot determination value, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, it is described in the right column of FIG. 5(A). Each numerical value is set as a jackpot judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the big hit judgment table at the time of probability change is the big hit judgment value common to the big hit judgment value set at the normal time big hit judgment table (normal time big hit judgment value or first big hit judgment value) Due to the addition of the unique jackpot determination value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot determination values (referred to as the jackpot determination value or the second jackpot determination value) than in the probability variation big hit determination table are set. .. As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit judging random number (random R) at a predetermined time. The big hit judging random number value is shown in FIG. When any of the jackpot determination values shown is matched, it is determined to be a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

5(B) and 5(C) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5(B) is a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a reserved memory (also referred to as a first reserved memory) based on that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (variable display of the first special symbol is It is a first special symbol big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performed). FIG. 5(C) is a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the reserved memory (also referred to as the second reserved memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (the variable display of the second special symbol is It is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when performed).

5(B), and each of the first and second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5(C), when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol, for big hit type determination Based on the random number of (random 1), the type of big hit is determined to be either "normal big hit" or "probable variation big hit", and is referred to for determining big hit symbols.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(B), a determination value corresponding to each of the "normal jackpot" and the "probable variation jackpot" (a jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(C), a determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probable variation jackpot" (a jackpot type determination) Value) is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (a jackpot symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to "normal big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probability variation big hit" is also set as a determination value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

By using such a big hit type big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the big hit type determination value with which the value of random 1 is matched as the big hit type, and the value of random 1 is matched as the big hit symbol. Determine the jackpot pattern that you made. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(C) have the same proportion determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, as the big hit type, when selecting a big hit type from a plurality of kinds of big hits with different maximum round numbers in the big hit game state, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. It may be set so that the proportion of selection of jackpot types having a larger number of rounds is higher than that in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, it is advantageous for the player to select the type of big hit, and the interest of the game can be improved. Moreover, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5(C) may be set to have a higher rate of probability variation big hits than the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5(B). .. By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be higher than the variation display of the first special symbol, the ratio of the probability variation big hit. Further, the first special symbol big hit type determination table may be higher than the second special symbol big hit type determination table, the proportion determined as the probability variation big hit.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a variation pattern table used in the game control microcomputer 560 to select and determine variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a fluctuation pattern table used to determine a fluctuation pattern.

In FIG. 6, (a) shows a determination table for out-of-normal state, and (b) shows a determination table for out-of-time state. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit judgment table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit judgment table. The determination tables of FIGS. 6A to 6D are stored in the ROM 54, are selected according to the gaming state, and are used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between random 2 and variation pattern types, and a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between random 3 and variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

Further, "normal reach" in each table in FIG. 6 indicates a variation pattern of normal reach in which a particularly flashy effect is not executed when the reach state is reached. “Super reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

In addition, as described above, the “super reach” is a variation pattern in which a higher proportion is selected when a big hit occurs than in the “normal reach”, and the expectation of a big hit is high. Furthermore, "super reach" is a variation pattern having a longer variation time than "normal reach" (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds, etc.). Note that the “expectation degree” is a concept including the expectation degree for a big hit, the expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also called reliability) for a big hit is the degree of expectation (a proportion of a big hit) that a big hit occurs when each reach variation pattern is selected. For example, the reach variation is performed 100 times. If it is a big hit 60 times, the expectation degree for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears is 60%). In addition, the degree of expectation for a probability change refers to the degree of expectation of transition to a probability change state (probability of probability change).

Further, the fluctuation pattern shown in the out-of-phase determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the variable display is the display result of “out”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal big hit time determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the variable display is the display result of "normal big hit". The variation pattern shown in the probability variation big hit time determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation big hit".

Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “Super reach B (40 seconds)” shown in the column of “variation pattern” in FIG. Is a fluctuation pattern in which super reach A is executed.

In the table of FIG. 6, the columns labeled "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type" indicate the function as a variation pattern type determination table section showing the relationship between "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type". This is the column shown. For example, in the case of FIG. 6A as an example, all the values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. Are allocated to the numerical range of. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of Random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any one of the judgment values assigned to 210 to 224 among the random number values of 1 to 251. , "Normal reach" is determined as the variation pattern type.

Further, in the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as “random 3 range” and “variation pattern” indicate the function as a fluctuation pattern determination table section showing the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns that are shown for each type in the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns that belong to each type. For example, in the case of FIG. 6A, the variation pattern belonging to the type of “super reach” is “super reach A” or “super reach B”.

All the values of Random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges and are assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type. For example, in the case of FIG. 6A, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is determined, the random number 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 out of the random number values of 1 to 220. When any of the judgment values assigned to ~140 is matched, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be the fluctuation pattern of "super reach A (30 seconds)".

When the variation display result is out of place for the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time saving state, when the variation display result is out of alignment, the out of position determination table in the normal state of FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the variation display result is out of alignment, the out of time saving state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. By using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio is constant when the normal state is lost and when the time saving state is lost, regardless of the number of holdings.

Further, when the variable display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether or not it is a time saving state, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows. When the variation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit time determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the variation display result is the probability variation big hit irrespective of whether it is in the time saving state, the probability variation big hit time determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

In the deviation determination table for the time saving state of FIG. 6B, the variation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the determination table for the normal state of FIG. 6A. 6B, the variation time is shorter than the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super-reach variation) in the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A compared to the normal state deviation determination table. Normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (variations that cause deviation display results instead of reach)) are high, and the fluctuations that reach longer than normal fluctuations are less likely to be determined. The data is set.

As a result, compared to the non-time saving state (normal state), the rate of selecting a variation pattern with a shorter variation time is higher in the time saving state. The variation display is performed in an averagely shorter variation time than in the case of. By selecting the determination table in this manner, the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to shorten the pending consumption during the time-saving state.

In addition, in the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, which are selected when the reach is out of the range, the data is selected so that the selection ratio of the reach type is normal reach>super reach. Is set. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D that are selected when the jackpot is a big hit, the selection ratios of the types of reach are selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach<super reach. The data is set. As a result, when the jackpot is a big hit, the proportion of the reach effect of the super-reach (the proportion of the reach effect of the super-reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the hit, so that the By performing the reach effect, the player's expectation can be increased.

In addition, in the determination table of FIG. 6(d), which is selected when the jackpot is the probability variation big jackpot, the normal reach is higher than that of the determination table of FIG. 6(c) which is selected when the jackpot is the normal jackpot. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability variation jackpot is high, the proportion of the reach effect of super reach reached (the proportion of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal jackpot. By performing the reach effect of the reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the probability variation big hit.

In addition, such a variation pattern, when the total number of reserved storages (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that are displayed in a variable manner is a predetermined number or more (for example, the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more) By setting the selection ratio to be different when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storages is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number. You may make it perform the hold|maintenance number reduction control which is shortened. However, even under the condition that the hold number reduction control is executed (for example, the total hold storage number is 3 or more), by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant, the expectation for the reach is maintained. In addition, it is also possible to execute the hold number reduction time reduction control by preventing the change time from being shortened only in the super reach among the reach. Furthermore, the number-of-holding time saving control may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal variation having a short variation time, or may be executable by shortening the variation time of each variation pattern itself, The combination may be sufficient.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. Command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX. ). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the usable fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 6, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX(H), the effect display CPU 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start the variable display of effect symbols.

The commands 8C01(H) to 8C03(H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type.

Command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variable display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (designation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are big hit start designation commands for designating the start of the big hit game state for each big hit type (normal big hit or probability variation big hit).

The command A1XX(H) is a special winning opening open designation command which indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. A2XX(H) is a command after opening the special winning opening, which indicates after (closed) opening of the special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands that designate the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A 401 (H) is a first start winning a prize specifying command that specifies that the first starting award has been won. The command A402(H) is a second start winning a prize designating command that specifies that the second starting award has been won.

The command B000(H) is a normal state designation command that designates that the gaming state is the normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a time saving state (high base state). The command B002(H) is a probability variation state designation command that designates that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

The command C0XX(H) is a first reserved storage number designating command for designating the first reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX(H) indicates the first reserved storage number. The command C1XX(H) is a second reserved storage number designating command for designating the second reserved storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX(H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

In addition, in the effect control microcomputer 100, by transmitting the first reserved storage number designation command for indicating the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number designation command for indicating the second reserved storage number. The number of reserved storages can be specified, but not limited to this, every time a variable display is executed, a reserved storage count subtraction designation command for subtracting the first reserved storage count or the second reserved storage count is transmitted. Thus, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be able to specify the number of pending storages.

The command C2XX(H) and the command C3XX(H) are results of winning determination such as a big hit determination, a big hit type determination, a variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of a start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It is a production control command indicating the contents. Among them, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command showing whether or not a big hit is obtained in the winning determination result and a determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, the command C3XX(H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of the determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number in the winning determination result. Is.

In this embodiment, in a prize effect process (see S1215 of FIG. 10) which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to be a big hit at the time of starting winning, a big hit type, and a variation pattern type random number. It is determined which judgment value range the value of is in. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value designating a big hit and a value designating a big hit type are set, and control is performed to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, the EXT data of the variation type command is set to a value designating the range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type, and is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit at the time of starting winning, based on the value set in the symbol designating command, and the type of big hit, and the fluctuation. The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the type command.

Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (holding storage data) corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The hold storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first pending storage number is secured in the first pending storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, a big hit determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a fluctuation pattern type determination random number (Random 2) and a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) are stored.

Based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, A process of saving (storing) in the save area of the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, based on the winning of the second start winning port 14, these random values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

In this way, the storage of the information related to the start winning as described above in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as “reserved storage”. The variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in advance, but a variation pattern setting process (described later) ( You may make it extract at the time of the change of a special symbol).

The data thus stored in the hold storage buffer is read at the time of starting winning and is used for pre-reading notice effect, and is also read at the start of variable display and is used for variable display, as described later.

When there is a starting winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, it is called a symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first (second) starting winning designating command, and a total reserved memory number designating command. The command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process (for example, the winning effect process of S1215, S1225) is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning award reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designating command, variation type command, first (second) starting winning award designating command, and total reserved memory number designating command. A storage area for storing data capable of specifying the received command is secured so that various commands such as can be stored in association with each other.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variable display operation of the effect symbol, reach It is composed of data showing the control contents of various effect operations such as effect display operation in effect, or various effect operations without variable display of effect symbols. In addition, the notice production control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the production operation that is the notice production executed corresponding to the notice patterns prepared in advance. Various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control contents thereof.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko game machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined game control main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is performed. By executing, various game controls can be executed.

In the game control main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), display random number updating processing ( Type determination of fluctuation pattern, update processing of various random numbers such as fluctuation pattern determination), and random number update processing for initial value (ordinary symbol per determination random number generation counter for initial value update processing of count value) etc. are executed ..

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether a power-off signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) (S20). Then, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these signals are determined (switch process: S21). ..

Next, the CPU 56 is the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the normal symbol display device 10, the first special symbol reserved memory display device 18a, the second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b, the normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the pending storage display 41 is executed (S22). About the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the normal symbol display device 10, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display device in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination and a random number for determining jackpot type used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). .. The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning opening in a predetermined order, perform the corresponding process, and the special symbol process. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display device 10 in a predetermined order, and the value of the normal symbol process flag is in the gaming state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending a production control command to the production control microcomputer 100 (production control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to ON/OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output process).

Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for effecting display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 10.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process is terminated. By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every predetermined time.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, a starting port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores the pending storage data (first pending storage data) such as the big hit determination random number obtained based on the starting winning into the first starting winning opening 13, as described above. A first reserved storage buffer, and a second reserved storage buffer for storing reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained on the basis of the starting winning into the second starting winning opening 14. Is provided. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the storage number of each reserved storage is secured in each of the reserved storage buffers.

In the starting opening switch passing process, if the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is provided on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved storage number counter that counts the number is incremented by 1, and numerical value data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination are obtained from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number Random numbers) are extracted and stored (stored) in the storage area of the first storage buffer. On the other hand, if the second starting opening switch 14a is turned on, the number of stored second reserved storage data is counted on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1, and numeric data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

Regarding the following description regarding the reserved storage, the storage of the above-described information regarding the starting winning in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as “reserved storage”. Further, the numerical data stored in the first pending storage buffer may be referred to as first pending storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second pending storage buffer may be referred to as second pending storage information.

The processing of S300 to S307 is the following processing. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining a big hit type in the case of a big hit. The fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) determines a fluctuation pattern (a fluctuation pattern type determination random number and a fluctuation pattern determination using the fluctuation pattern determination random number), and measures a fluctuation time according to the determined fluctuation pattern. Is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the variable time timer for.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling the production control microcomputer 100 to transmit the display result designation command. The special symbol variation process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. Special symbol stop process (S304), the variation display in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation time timer It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is processing for performing control of opening the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the process of opening the special winning opening (S306), the control for transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. When the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the special winning opening opening preprocessing (S305). When all rounds have been completed, the process moves to the big hit ending process (S307). The big hit ending process (S307) is a process for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passage processing of S312. In the starting opening switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first starting opening switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first starting opening switch 13a is not in the on state, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first starting opening switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage for counting the first reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1222.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating the software random number and storing them in the storage area of the first reserved storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, It is stored in the save area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect effect process for previously determining a variation display result and a variation pattern type when a variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed (S1215).

In this embodiment, a start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is stored as reserved storage information, and then the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing of starting the variable display, in the special symbol normal processing (S300), based on the pending storage information, the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) to start the variable display, the variation The determination as to whether or not the display result is the big hit display result and the big hit type are determined based on the big hit determination value and the big hit type determination value set corresponding to the various random number values described above. Then, the determination of the variation pattern (including the determination of the variation pattern type) in the variation pattern setting process (S301) is performed using the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set corresponding to the various random number values described above. Based on.

On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the variable display based on the starting winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is started, specifically, the game ball is first started. At the timing (timing at which the hold storage information is stored) when the start winning is made in the winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, the holding storage information storing various data obtained at the start winning is pre-read, and the pre-read hold Based on the stored information, the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value, which are set in advance in accordance with the various random number values described above, are used to determine whether or not to be a jackpot, the jackpot type, and the variation pattern. , And a pre-winning determination effect process based on the variation pattern type determination value is executed. By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 100 predicts the variable display result in advance before the variable display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on various determination results at the time of starting winning, the effect symbol of the effect symbol is It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as a pre-reading notice that gives a big hit (possibly a big hit) during variable display.

Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1216), and also transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1217). Further, the CPU 56 controls to send the first start winning award designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and sets the value of the first reserve storage number counter to the EXT data to designate the first reserve storage number. Control is performed to send a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1219).

By executing the processing of S1216, S1217, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, gaming state such as jackpot game state) Every time the player wins in the starting winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1216 to S1219, when the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 occurs, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first starting winning designation command And, a set of four commands of the first reserved storage number designation command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second starting opening switch 14a is in the on state (S1221). If the second starting opening switch 14a is not in the on state, the processing is ended as it is. If the second starting opening switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage for counting the second reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1222). If the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating the software random number, and storing them in the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type determination random number (random 1), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, It is stored in the save area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes the winning effect effect process as described in S1215 (S1225). Then, the CPU 56 performs a control of transmitting a symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1226), and a control of transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is performed (S1227). In addition, the CPU 56 controls to send the second start winning award designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), sets the value of the second retained storage number counter in the EXT data, and designates the second retained storage number. Control is performed to send a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1229).

By executing the processing of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, regardless of the game state (high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, game state such as jackpot game state) Every time the winning a prize is given to the starting winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1226 to S1229, when the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, the symbol designating command, the variation type command, the second starting winning designating command. And, a set of four commands of the total reserved storage number designation command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 confirms whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer, to the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating "second" is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved storage data in the second reserved storage buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

In this embodiment, hereinafter, depending on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a. The variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed by using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, based on the pending storage data stored in the first pending storage buffer, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed. Be done. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, based on the pending storage data stored in the second pending storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Is performed.

By the control of S52 to S54, if at least one data of the second reserved storage exists in the second reserved storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display device 8b based on the data of the second reserved storage, It is executed in priority to the variable display of the first special symbol display device 8a based on the data of the first reserved memory.

Next, in the RAM 55, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, the CPU 56, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved memories=1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=1 in the second reserved storage buffer. The data is stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and the storage area of each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the content of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is shifted.

That is, the CPU 56, in the case where the special symbol pointer indicates "first", in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages=n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of reserved storages=n-1.

Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers (or the respective second reserved memory numbers) are always extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or, The second reserved memory number)=1, 2, 3, 4 and the order.

In addition, CPU56, on the basis of the value of the reserved storage number counter of the special symbol pointer after the subtraction, performs the control of transmitting the reserved storage number designation command of the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S59). In this case, when the value indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when the value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second reserved storage number designation command.

In the special symbol normal process, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first special symbol indicating that the process is executed "first" Or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the pending storage buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the big hit determination random number extracted in S214 of the starting mouth switch passage process or S224 of the starting mouth switch passage process and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer to determine the big hit. Do. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number and determining that the jackpot is a jackpot if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state), the probability of being a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability variation state (normal gaming state and time saving state). ing. Specifically, the probability variation big hit determination table in which a large number of big hit determination values are set in advance (table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 5A in ROM 54 is set) and the number of big hit determination values There is provided a normal big hit judgment table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit judgment table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state, performs the jackpot determination process using the probability variation big jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. In the idle state or the time saving state, the jackpot determination table for normal time is used to perform the jackpot determination process. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5(A), the CPU 56 determines to make a big hit for the special symbol. When it is decided to make a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. It should be noted that determining whether or not to be a big hit is to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to determine whether or not to make a stop symbol in the special symbol display device a big hit symbol But also.

The confirmation as to whether or not the current game state is the probability variation state is performed depending on whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability variation state, and reset when ending the probability variation state. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and then either the condition that the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times) or the condition that the next big hit is determined. When the earlier condition is met, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and reset at the timing of stopping and displaying the stop symbol.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N of S60), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) in S60 matches any of the big hit determination values, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game is over. And as a table used to determine the jackpot type into any of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(B) and the second special symbol jackpot type of FIG. 5(C) One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 5(B).

Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 5(C).

Next, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random number extracted in the starting opening switch passage process and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer, and uses the jackpot type determination table selected in S72 to store the holding jack. The jackpot type and jackpot pattern corresponding to the value that matches the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer are determined (S73).

As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit symbol is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence relationship between the big hit symbol and the game control according to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

Further, the CPU 56 indicates the determined big hit type and sets big hit type data in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the big hit type is "normal big hit", "01" is set as big hit type data. When the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as big hit type data.

Next, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, "-" which is a falling symbol is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, the big hit design decided by S73 is set to the stop design of the special design according to the big hit classification decision result. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be "probable variation jackpot", "7" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol.

Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect control main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of effect control main processing. In the effect control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main processing, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control processing.

In the effect control processing, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command is a command to instruct. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can specify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process processing, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of effect symbols on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the content of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (production control process flag) is selected to execute production control.

Next, a random number used by the production control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining a left stop symbol of the production symbol, SR1-2 for determining a middle stop symbol of the production symbol, SR1-3 for determining a right stop symbol of the production symbol) , And a random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers including SR2 for effect determination (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR2 is generated by the count of a random counter that updates the count value by software, is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and is determined for each. It is used as a random number by being extracted at different times.

Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (increase, delete, move, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S707). In the hold storage display control processing of S707, display control of the active display displayed in the active display area is also executed. Specifically, display control is performed in the following processing. For example, in the processing of S704, a predetermined flag is set when the first reserved storage number designation command or the second reserved storage number designation command is received. If the predetermined flag is set, in the process of S707, one hold display in the hold display area is erased, and the remaining hold displays are shifted one by one toward the active display area and held. Update the display in the display area. Further, the processing of updating the display of the active display may be performed by causing the hold display erased from the hold display area to appear in a manner of moving (shifting) to the active display area. In the active display area, the active display is erased during execution of the variable display. Therefore, the image regarding active display is not displayed in the active display area before updating. Then, it transfers to S702.

By performing such effect control main processing, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect display device 9 transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the effect devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls according to the game state are performed.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect and executes the prefetch effect process (S500) for selecting the type of the prefetch effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Depending on the, any one of S800-S807 is performed.

In the production control process processing, the following processing is executed. In the production control process processing, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled and the variable display of the production symbol is realized, but the control relating to the variable display of the production symbol in synchronization with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the effect of is also executed in one effect control process process.

The pre-reading effect process (S500) is a process of performing pre-reading determination such as whether to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. Here, the pre-reading effect, before the order of the variable display (symbol fluctuation) of the special symbol which is based on certain reservation information (holding memory) comes, the special design which pre-reads the reservation information and is based on the reservation information It is a production technique of judging the contents of the variable display of, and giving an advance notice in advance of what the future variable display of the special symbol will be. For example, when the pending information to be digested third is a big hit, in the variable display of the special symbol based on the pending information to be digested before the pending information to be digested third, the big jackpot may occur later. A pre-reading effect is a kind of effect such as giving a notice in advance in a predetermined effect mode. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information which is the target of the prefetching effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of confirming whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command is received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start processing.

The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling so that the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started. The effect symbol fluctuating process (S802) is a process of controlling the switching timing of each fluctuating state (fluctuation speed) forming the fluctuating pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is a process of stopping the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result (final stop symbol) of the variable symbol.

The big hit display process (S804) is a process of performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit after the end of the variable time. The in-round process (S805) is a process for performing display control during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to round post-processing, and if the final round has ended, the jackpot completion process proceeds. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process moves to the in-round process. The big hit end effect process (S807) is a process of performing a display control in the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during the predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The production device (production parts) such as the production display device 9 is controlled according to the process data set in the process table.

The process table is composed of process timer set values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating the form of each variation forming the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect design (decoration pattern) are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the process timer set value is set with the change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control to display effect symbols in a variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the change effect is executed for the active display as the specific display. The change effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the active display. The effect of changing the display mode of the active display is an effect of changing the active display, which is normally displayed in white, to a blue or red display with a high jackpot expectation. In addition to such a change effect, an additional effect is executed for the active display as a specific display. The additional effect is an effect of adding a notice image to the active display. The effect of adding the notice image to the active display is an effect of adding to the active display the notice image of the content that gives advance notice of the effect executed during the variable display of the active display.

Further, the change effect and the additional effect include a common mode portion in which the effect modes are common from the start of the effect. In the common mode portion executed in the change effect and the additional effect, the same (or similar) effect sound is output, and the specific image of the same (or similar) mode is displayed. Similarity means that at least some of them are the same, and there is something in common between the effects. In addition, after the production of the common mode portion is executed, a suggestion production that suggests execution of the change production or the additional production, which is a production in which neither the change production nor the additional production is executed, may be executed. The suggestion effect is also referred to as a gasse effect because neither the change effect nor the additional effect is executed after the common mode portion is executed. Each effect will be described in detail below.

FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the change effect, the additional effect, and the suggestive effect. FIG. 14 shows a timing chart when the three effects shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C are executed. FIG. 14A is a timing chart when the change effect is executed. FIG. 14B is a timing chart when the additional effect is executed. FIG. 14C is a timing chart when the suggestive effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 14A, in the change effect, the effect of the common mode portion is executed at the start of the effect as a part of the change effect. In the common mode portion, the speaker 27 outputs a sound effect indicating execution of the change effect. Further, after the sound effect is output, the specific image 61 displayed as a smoke image (smoke image) is displayed as an image indicating that the change effect is executed (see FIG. 15 ). Then, in the change effect, the character A63 appears, and the effect that the character A63 changes the display color of the active display AH is executed. Further, after the change effect is executed and the display mode of the active display AH is changed, a promotion character indicating that the active display AH has been changed to a mode with a high jackpot expectation is displayed. Such promotion character display is an effect that is performed after the execution of the change effect that changes the active display AH. In FIG. 14A, however, in FIG. 14A, the effect that the promotion character display is executed is the change effect execution period. It is shown as a performance performed inside.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, in the additional effect, a part of the additional effect, that is, a common aspect part that is the same as (or may be similar to) the change effect is executed at the start of the effect. In the common mode portion, the speaker 27 outputs a sound effect indicating execution of the additional effect. This sound effect is the same as (may be similar to) the common mode part in the change effect. Further, after the sound effect is output, the specific image 61 displayed as a smoke image (smoke image) is displayed as an image indicating that the additional effect is to be executed (see FIG. 16 ). The specific image 61 is the same as (may be similar to) the effect of the common mode portion in the change effect. Thereafter, in the additional effect, the character B64 appears, and the effect that the character B64 adds the notice image 65 to the active display AH is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, in the suggestive effect, the same effect (or similar) as the effect of the common mode portion executed in the change effect and the additional effect is executed. In the common mode portion, the speaker 27 outputs the same (or similar) sound effect as the common mode portion in the change effect and the additional effect. Further, after the sound effect is output, the specific image 61 displayed as a smoke image (smoke image) is displayed as an image indicating that the change effect or the additional effect is executed (see FIG. 17 ). The specific image 61 is the same image (may be similar) as the image displayed in the common mode portion in the change effect and the additional effect. After that, in the suggestive effect, neither the change effect nor the additional effect is executed. That is, in the suggestive effect, after the effect of the common mode portion is executed, neither the change effect in which the character A63 changes the display color of the active display AH nor the additional effect in which the character B64 adds the notice image 65 to the active display AH are executed. ..

As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, in the change effect and the additional effect, the effect in the common mode is executed from the start of the effect. In the common mode portion, the speaker 27 outputs a sound effect indicating execution of the change effect or the additional effect. Further, in the common mode portion, the specific image 61 displayed as a smoke image (smoke image) is displayed as an image that suggests that the change effect or the additional effect is executed. In this way, the change effect and the additional effect have the same effect executed in the common mode part. Therefore, in the common mode part, it is not known whether the change effect or the additional effect is executed thereafter. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which effect, the change effect or the additional effect, is executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, in the change effect and the additional effect, the same (or similar) effect sound is output as the effect of the common aspect part. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player (execution of the specific effect) by outputting the sound effect that the execution of one of the effect and the additional effect is started, and the effect and the additional effect are combined. Of these, more attention can be paid to which effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, in the change effect and the additional effect, the specific image 61 of the same (or similar) aspect is displayed as the effect of the common aspect part. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player by the display of the specific image 61 that the execution of any one of the change effect and the additional effect has been started. Can get more attention to what is done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14C, the common mode part has the same effect as the effect mode (at least a part of the effect modes may be common), and the active mode AH does not change and the active mode does not change. There may be a case where a suggestive effect in which the notice image 65 is not added to the display AH is executed. Since the suggestive effect may be executed, it is possible to draw attention to whether any of the change effect and the additional effect is executed, or neither effect is executed. Can be improved.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14(A), after execution of the change effect, a promotion character indicating that the display mode of the active display AH has changed is displayed. However, as shown in FIG. 14B, the promotion character is not displayed after the additional effect is executed. In this way, the effect by the promotion character display is not executed in the additional effect because the notice image 65 has already been displayed in the additional effect, and the effect becomes difficult to understand if the promotion character is displayed there. Is. Further, in the change effect, although the display mode of the active display AH changes, a player with little game experience may not know what the change in color on the active display AH indicates. Therefore, by displaying the promoted character after the execution of the change effect, it is possible to clearly inform the player that the display mode of the active display AH has changed to a mode with a high jackpot expectation.

In FIG. 14, the time from the start to the end of the effect is the same when the change effect is executed and when the additional effect is executed, but the time when the effect is executed is different between the change effect and the additional effect. May be.

15 to 17 are explanatory diagrams for explaining how the change effect, the additional effect, and the suggestive effect shown in FIG. 14 are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a change effect on the effect display device 9. In addition, FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the additional effect on the effect display device 9. In addition, FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a suggestive effect on the effect display device 9.

In the change effect, FIGS. 15(a) and 15(b) are effects executed as effects in the common mode. Further, FIGS. 15C and 15D are effects executed as effects unique to the change effect. First, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbols is satisfied, each of the symbol display areas 91, 92, 93 of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 9 is displayed. The variable display of the effect symbols composed of nine numerical symbols "0" to "9" is started for each. Each of the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 91, 92, 93 is basically produced in the order of the "left", "right", "middle" symbol display areas 91, 93, 92. The design is stopped.

On the lower left side of the effect display device 9, the number of the first reserved memory when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a (when the starting winning occurs) is circled. There is provided a first start winning award suspension display area 9HL indicated by a display. Further, on the lower right side of the effect display device 9, the number of the second reserved memory when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a (when the starting winning occurs). A second start winning award hold display area 9HR indicated by a circle is provided.

In addition, in the center of the lower part of the effect display device 9, a variable display corresponding to the hold display erased (moved or shifted) from the first start prize winning hold display area 9HL or the second start prize holding hold display area 9HR. During execution, an active display AH (also referred to as a variation correspondence display) corresponding to the variation display is displayed. The active display AH is displayed above the active display area AHA shown in the form of a pedestal. Since the active display area AHA is displayed in the form of a pedestal, the hold image displayed in the hold display area (the first start winning award hold display area 9HL or the second start winning award hold display area 9HR) is changed to the active display area AHA. It is possible to specify that it corresponds to the pending image that has been displayed until then.

As shown in FIG. 15(a), in the first starting prize-winning hold display area 9HL, the first holding H1, the second holding H2, and the third holding H3 in the order in which the starting winning (holding storage information) occurs. The fourth hold H4 is displayed. Since the upper limit of the number of pending storages based on the first pending storage is 4, no more pending display based on the first pending storage is performed. Further, it can be seen that the hold display based on the second hold storage is not present since the hold display is not displayed in the second start winning award hold display area 9HR. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since a game is usually played by aiming at the first starting winning opening 13 by left-handing, in the normal state, a hold is accumulated in the first starting winning hold display area 9HL. The active display AH of FIG. 15A shows a variable display due to the first start winning. The hold display and the active display are normally displayed as white circles (basic color of the hold display).

When the variable display is started, a sound effect is output from the speaker 27 as a common mode effect. This sound effect is a sound that is easily heard by the player. For example, a sound that is higher or louder than a sound that is played during a normal effect (an effect when an effect other than the common mode is being executed) is set to be a sound that is easy to hear and can be a prominent sound.

After a sound effect is output as an effect to be executed in the common mode part, as shown in FIG. 15B, “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed at the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9. The small symbols 62 in which the effect symbols in the respective symbol display areas 91, 92, 93 are downsized (reduced) are variably displayed. Further, on the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9, a specific image 61 displayed as a smoke image (smoked image) is displayed as an effect executed in the common mode portion. The specific image 61 is displayed in a mode that suggests that some effect will be executed.

After the effects in the common mode as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B are executed, the character A63 is displayed from the place displayed in the specific image 61, as shown in FIG. 15C. Further, the character A63 produces an effect of irradiating the active display AH with a beam. As shown in FIGS. 15C and 15D, the active display AH irradiated with the beam changes its color from white to blue, which is indicated by the diagonal lines in the drawing. The display color of the active display AH changes due to the change effect including such a common mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 15D, after the display mode of the active display AH is changed due to the change effect, a character image of “promotion!” indicating that the active display AH has changed near the active display AH. The promotion character 66 is displayed. The display of the promotion character 66 indicates that the active display AH has changed.

Next, a case where the additional effect is executed will be described. 16(a) and 16(b) are parts in which the effect in the same common mode as the change effect is executed in the additional effect, and therefore the description thereof is omitted. As shown in FIG. 16C, the character B64 is displayed from the place displayed in the specific image 61 after the execution of the common mode effect. The character B64 is displayed with a notice image 65 indicating that the special reach will be executed during the current variable display. Here, the special reach is a reach with a high expected jackpot that is executed in the variation pattern of the super reach. Specifically, it is a reach with a high degree of expectation that is executed after developing from a reach effect with a mode with a low degree of expectation. In the special reach, for example, an effect in which an enemy character and a teammate character fight is executed.

As shown in FIG. 16D, the character B 64 performs an effect of throwing the notice image 65 (the image showing the notice of the effect executed during the variable display and the notice of the big hit) which the character B 64 has, on the active display AH. .. Then, the thrown notice image 65 is added to the upper part of the active display AH. Thus, by adding the notice image 65 to the active display AH by the additional effect including the common mode portion, it is announced that the effect executed during the current variable display will be developed into the special reach. It should be noted that in the additional effect, unlike the change effect, a character image indicating that the additional effect has been executed is not newly added.

It should be noted that two or more notice images added in the additional effect may be added in one additional effect. In addition, by executing the additional effect a plurality of times during one variable display, two or more preview images may be added. Further, the added notice image may be an image for giving notice of the reach effect or the jackpot expectation degree to be executed during the current variable display, or an image for giving notice of the pseudo-relation executed during the current variable display. May be For example, an image such as "NEXT" may be displayed as the image for giving notice of the pseudo-relation. Here, the pseudo-relation is an effect display that originally appears to be one change corresponding to one reserved storage, but makes it appear that a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of reserved storages are continuously performed. Abbreviation for continuous variation. In the pseudo continuous effect, the effect in which the effect symbol or the pseudo exclusive symbol is temporarily stopped is repeated every time the variation of the pseudo continuous effect is executed. An image for announcing the execution of such a pseudo run or the number of times the pseudo run is executed may be displayed as a notice image of additional effect.

Next, a case where the suggestive effect is executed will be described. In the suggestive effect, as shown in FIGS. 17(a) and 17(b), effects in the same common mode as the change effect and the additional effect are executed. However, as shown in FIG. 17C, the character is not displayed from the place where the specific image 61 was displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 17(d), the effect symbol that has been variably displayed in the small pattern 62 at the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9 is variably displayed in a large size in the center of the screen. As described above, in the suggestion effect in which the same common mode effect as the change effect and the additional effect is executed, neither the change effect nor the additional effect is executed after the execution of the common mode effect.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process. For the change effect, the additional effect, and the suggestive effect, which effect is to be executed is set in the effect symbol variation start process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

In the effect symbol variation start processing, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the variation display result is out of alignment (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of position is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is determined to be out of alignment, it is confirmed whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern is received is determined by, for example, the data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the display result of the outlier that does not reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol by using the outlier symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S604). , S616. In the falling symbol determination data table, numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of the plurality of types of effect symbols.

In the process of S604, numerical data (random number) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a pattern corresponding to the extracted numerical data is used for the left and middle symbols, respectively, using the outlier symbol determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols that result in variable display of the right effect symbols. In this way, when determining the combination of non-reach outliers, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of jackpot symbols accidentally, it is corrected to be a combination of outliers (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting it by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number accidentally becomes a reach symbol, correction is made so as to be a combination of non-reach outliers (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

When it is determined that it is not the non-reach variation pattern in the processing of S602 (when it is determined to be the reach variation pattern), the stop symbol of the effect symbol that constitutes the reach symbol combination is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the process of S605, numerical data (random number) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is used by using the falling symbol determination data table. The symbols corresponding to the random numbers that match the values of the counters extracted from SR1-2 are determined as the stop symbols of the middle symbols, which are determined as the stop symbols of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. Further, also in this case, when it happens to be a combination of big hit symbols, each stop symbol is determined by correcting so as to be a combination of outlying symbols (for example, correction by shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

In addition, when it is not determined in the process of S601 to be a deviation (when it is determined to be a big hit) (N in S601), the effect control CPU 101, depending on the type of the big hit, of the big hit symbol The stop symbols of the effect symbols forming the combination are determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

In S603, a combination of winning symbols is determined according to the type of big hit as follows. Based on which of the display result 2 specified command and the display result 3 specified command is stored in the display result specific command storage area, the type of the big hit from the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit When it is determined that it is decided to make the probability variation jackpot, numerical data (random number) is extracted from the SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and the probability variation jackpot pattern (for example, left, Middle, right is a combination of odd-numbered ditches such as "7, 7, 7") and using a data table (probability variation jackpot symbol determination table) that has been set, one of the probability variation jackpot symbols from the extracted value The combination of is selected and determined. Further, when it is determined that it is determined to be a normal big hit, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal big hit symbol (for example, left, middle, The right is a combination of even numbers such as “4, 4, 4”) and a relational data table (normal jackpot symbol determination table) is used, and one of the regular jackpot symbols is combined from the extracted values. Select and decide. The symbol thus determined is used as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result before being controlled to the big hit game state.

Next, an effect setting process (S616) for performing processing for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, effect of variable display of effect symbols, and processing for setting various effects such as change effect and additional effect). After the execution, go to S617. The contents of the effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In S617, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the pattern variation control pattern table according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and the various production control (production operation) patterns designated by the production control pattern of the production determined in S616. Of the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in, the effect control pattern corresponding to the specified various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern.

In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol to the stop display of the final effect symbol which is the final stop symbol. Data showing the control contents of various production operations such as design variation display operation, production display operation in reach production, production display operation in pseudo-relation production, and production display operation in notice production, multiple types as design variation control patterns It is stored.

In addition, each symbol variation control pattern, for example, production control process timer set value, production control process timer determination value, production display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and end code such as variation display of production symbols. It includes control data for controlling various performance operations according to the contents, and the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series.

Next, a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S617 is selected (S618). Then, the process timer (production setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

After executing the processing of S619, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), a rendering device (rendering display device 9 as a rendering component, rendering component as a rendering component). Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production part is started (S620). For example, according to the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including the effect symbol) according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting/extinguishing control of light emitters such as various LEDs. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation display time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation process (S802), A symbol variation start process is executed (S622). Then, the effect design variation start process ends.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect determination table. The effect determination table is a data table used to determine a change effect, an additional effect, and a suggested effect that are executed during the variable display. The effect determination table includes the tables shown in FIGS. 19(A) and 19(B). FIG. 19A is a big hit effect determination table used when the display result of the variable display becomes the big hit display result. FIG. 19B is a streak effect determination table used when the display result of the variable display becomes the stray display result. These effect determination tables are stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

In the effect determination tables of FIGS. 19A and 19B, the value of the effect determination random number SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 109) as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect. Allocated to determine content. For SR2, the number of allocated random numbers is shown for the sake of clarity.

The contents of various effects determined by the effect determination table will be specifically described. The effect content “none” is a pattern in which the above-described change effect, additional effect, and suggestion effect are not executed. In addition, in the contents of the effect, "the active display is changed to blue by the character A + promoted character display" and "the active display is changed to red by the character A + promoted character display", the character A63 appears during execution of the variable display, This is a pattern in which the character A63 executes a change effect that changes the active display AH. Due to the change effect, the display mode of the active display changes from the white display mode of the normal mode to the blue (red) display mode, and after the change, the promotion character 66 is displayed to indicate that the change has occurred. It should be noted that the contents (color, size, contents of characters, etc.) of the promoted character display to be displayed may be different depending on whether the color changes to blue or red.

In addition, when the effect contents are “add SP display to active display by character B” and “add intense heat display to active display by character B”, the character B64 appears during execution of variable display, and the character B is active. It is a pattern for performing an additional effect on the display. By the additional effect, the notice image executed during the variable display is added to the active display AH. The advance notice image is an image that gives advance notice of the effect contents executed during the variable display before the effect starts. The “SP display” is a display for announcing that the production will develop into a special reach in which an ally character and an enemy character battle during variable display. In addition, the "intense heat display" is a display for warning that the fluctuation display executed this time has a high expectation for a big hit.

In addition, the effect content “gase effect” included only in the staggering effect determination table in FIG. 19B is a pattern in which the above-described suggestive effect is executed. In the suggestion effect, the effect in the same common mode as the change effect or the additional effect is executed at the start of the effect, but after the effect in the common mode is executed, a so-called gase effect in which the change effect or the additional effect is not executed It is a pattern that is used. By providing a suggestive effect that is executed as such a gratuitous effect, it is possible for the player to execute any one of the change effect and the additional effect, or whether neither effect is executed. It can be noticed.

By setting the data in the effect determination tables of FIGS. 19A and 19B as described above, when the variable display executed this time is the big hit display result, compared to when the variable display is the outlying display result, the change effect is changed. , The ratio of effect patterns changing to red is higher than that of blue. Therefore, the player can expect to be a big hit by changing the display mode of the active display AH from white to red according to the change effect. Further, when the variable display executed this time is the big hit display result, the proportion of the effect pattern in which the intense heat display is added is higher than that in the SP display in the additional effect, as compared with the case where the variable display result is the outlier display result. .. Therefore, the player can expect to be a big hit by adding the intense heat display to the active display AH by the additional effect.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the above-mentioned effect setting process (S616). In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 performs a process as described below. First, it is determined whether or not the variation display executed this time is a reach variation pattern (S901). Whether the variation display executed this time is the reach variation pattern is determined based on the data of the command storage area (RAM 103) in which the variation pattern command designating the variation pattern of the current variation is stored. It can be judged based on whether or not the fluctuation pattern is the reach fluctuation pattern. In S901, if the variation pattern to be executed this time is not the reach variation pattern, the process proceeds to S907.

When it is determined in S901 that the current variation pattern is the reach variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation display executed this time is a jackpot display result (S902). The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable display to be executed this time is the jackpot display result, based on whether or not the contents of the jackpot display result are stored in the variable display result storage area provided in the RAM 103. Determine whether. In S902, when it is determined that the variable display executed this time is the big hit display result, SR2 for effect determination is extracted, and the effect to be executed by the extracted value and the big hit effect determination table of FIG. 19(A). The content of is determined (S903). Then, the process proceeds to S904.

Further, in S902, when it is determined that the variable display executed this time does not result in the big hit display result (when it is determined that the display result is out of alignment), SR2 for effect determination is extracted, and the extracted value and FIG. The content of the effect to be executed is determined based on the out-of-range effect determination table in B) (S906). Then, the process proceeds to S904.

In S904, it is determined whether it is determined to execute any one of the change effect, the additional effect, and the suggestive effect determined in S903 and S906. In S904, if execution is not determined for these effects, the process proceeds to S907.

In S904, when it is determined to execute any one of the effect, the additional effect, and the suggestive effect, the effect, the additional effect, or the suggestive effect is executed. (S905). Then, the process proceeds to S907. In S907, the processing for setting the various effects other than the change effect, the additional effect, and the suggestion effect described above is executed (S907). Then, the process ends.

Through the effect setting process as described above, which of the change effect, the additional effect, and the suggestion effect is to be executed is set. When the effect setting is made, the effect control pattern corresponding to the setting is set in S617 of FIG. 18 based on the setting data. As a result, in the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 13, the effect set is executed. The change effect and the additional effect described above may be executed not for the active display AH but for the hold display displayed in the hold display area. Further, when the change effect or the additional effect is executed with respect to the hold display, the suggestive effect may be executed as in the case of the active display AH. Further, the change effect, the additional effect, and the suggestion effect may be executed not only on the hold display but also on the active display AH.

An example in which the change effect, the additional effect, and the suggestive effect are executed with respect to the hold display will be specifically described. For example, whether or not these effects are executed for the hold display may be determined in the prefetching notice process shown in S500 of FIG. When the start winning is generated, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the reserved memory is a reach variation pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot display result is obtained in the case of the reach variation pattern. Then, based on these contents, the effect contents as shown in FIG. 19 are determined.

The content determined by the prefetching advance notice process may be executed when the hold display is shifted. That is, the content determined by the prefetching advance notice process may be executed when the pending display is shifted and the variable display is started. In addition, when an effect such as a change effect is performed on the hold display, the display is difficult to understand if performed on a plurality of hold displays, and the process becomes complicated. Therefore, if it is determined in the pre-reading notice process that one of the effects such as the change effect is to be executed, the effect such as the change effect is not executed for the start winning that occurs after the start winning. It is desirable to put restrictions on Further, the effect such as the change effect is not necessarily executed at the next shift after the start winning is generated, and the execution timing of the effect may be determined from a plurality of timings.

Further, when any of the change effect, the additional effect, and the suggestive effect is executed at the stage of the hold display and also executed for the active display, in the prefetch notice process, one of the hold display and the active display is displayed. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to execute. Then, after it is determined that one of the various effects will be executed, it is desirable that the effect such as the change effect is not executed in the subsequent start winning. It should be noted that, while performing an effect such as a change effect on the hold display that is the target of the prefetch notice, when the variable display of the target is executed, the effect such as a change effect may be executed again. Good.

Further, effects such as change effects may be executed multiple times for one hold display. For example, at the time of the first shift, the effect of changing the hold display from white to blue is performed by the change effect. Then, at the time of the next shift, the change effect may be executed again to perform the effect of changing the hold display from blue to red. In addition, after the hold display is changed to blue by the first change effect, the change effect of changing from blue to red in the active display may be executed. Further, the additional effect may be repeated a plurality of times. Further, like the change effect and the additional effect, the suggestion effect may be repeated a plurality of times. In addition, after the change effect is executed, the additional effect may be executed, and the suggestion effect may be executed between the change effect and the additional effect. In this way, by executing an effect in which various effects, additional effects, and suggestive effects are combined in various ways, variations in the game can be increased and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a hold display having different display modes corresponding to the gaming state will be described. Display examples of the first hold display and the second hold display for each game state on the effect display device 9 will be described.

In the normal game state that is not the time saving state (non-time saving state), the first holding memory of which the variable display is likely to be executed can specify the holding memory in the first start winning award holding display area 9HL at the lower left of the screen. In this manner, an analog hold display (a hold display of a display mode in which each hold memory is individually displayed by a circular symbol mark image) is displayed. Further, the second hold memory for which the variable display is difficult to be executed is a digital hold display in a display mode in which the hold memory can be specified numerically by a digital value in the second starting prize winning memory value area HA2 on the left side of the screen. To be done. In the digital hold display, "0" is displayed even when there is no hold storage (see FIG. 21).

Further, in the time saving state, contrary to the normal game state, the second hold memory of the one in which the variable display is easily executed and the one in which the variable display is executed easily are stored in the second start winning award hold display area 9HR on the right side of the screen. An analog hold display is performed in a display mode that can be specified for each. Further, the first hold memory for which the variable display is difficult to be executed is a digital hold display in a display mode in which the hold memory can be specified by a numerical value in the first starting prize winning memory value area HA1 on the right side of the screen. To be done. In the digital hold display, "0" is displayed even when there is no hold storage (see FIG. 21).

When the hold display is displayed by a digital numerical value, the number of hold storages can be easily grasped. In addition, when the hold display is displayed as a digital value, "0" is displayed even when there is no hold storage. Therefore, even when there is no hold storage, the number of hold storage can be easily grasped. You can

In the case where the hold display is displayed by a digital numerical value, when there is no hold storage, the display of "0" may not be performed and the hold display itself may not be performed.

In addition, when the hold display is displayed with a digital numerical value, the display area required for the hold display can be made smaller than when the hold display is displayed in an analog manner, so that another image is displayed. For example, the degree of freedom in displaying an image on the effect display device 9 can be increased.

However, with respect to the hold display, as described above, since the effect of changing the display mode may be executed for the hold display image for each hold storage, both the first hold display and the second hold display may be temporarily displayed. At the same time, if the digital values are displayed, it becomes impossible to produce an effect for the pending display image for each pending storage.

Therefore, for the hold display, one of the first hold display and the second hold display is displayed in an analog manner and the other hold display is displayed as a digital numerical value according to the game state. Done.

For example, in the normal game state that is not the time saving state, since the high opening control is not performed, the variable display based on the first reserved memory is based on the fact that the first reserved memory is more likely to occur than the second reserved memory. Is more likely to be executed than the variable display based on the second hold storage. Therefore, in the normal game state that is not the time saving state, an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display image is executed only for the first hold display, the first hold display is displayed in an analog manner, and the second hold display is performed. Control is performed to display the hold display as a digital value.

On the other hand, in the time saving state, since the high opening control is performed, the variable display based on the second reserved memory is based on the fact that the second reserved memory is more likely to occur than the first reserved memory. It is easier to execute than the variable display based on the pending storage. Therefore, in the time saving state, an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display image is executed only for the second hold display, the second hold display is displayed in an analog manner, and the first hold display is digitally displayed. The numerical display is controlled.

As described above, the control for displaying either one of the first hold display and the second hold display in an analog manner and displaying the other with a digital value is a pachinko game machine that does not execute the effect of changing the hold display image. In 1 as well, according to the game state, the holding memory for which the variable display is easily executed may be displayed in an analog manner, and the holding memory for which the variable display is difficult to be executed may be displayed as a digital numerical value. ..

Further, for such a hold display, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms the game state, determines the display mode according to the game state, and performs control to display. When the power supply is cut off due to power supply interruption such as power failure, the data related to the game control executed by the game control microcomputer 560 is backed up and stored, but the data related to the game control executed by the effect control CPU 101 is backed up. I can't remember. Therefore, after the power is restored by restarting the power supply after the power-off state, the game control state can be restored to the state before the power-off based on the backup storage data, but the effect control state is based on the backup storage data. It cannot be restored. Therefore, it is necessary to perform the hold display in a mode that can reduce the possibility that the player may mistakenly recognize the number of held memories after the power is restored after the power-off state occurs.

Below, the control regarding the restoration (restoration) of the display image of the effect display device 9 at the time of power restoration after the power shutdown state has occurred and after the power restoration will be described.

When a power-off state occurs, back data capable of specifying the game control state being executed is backed up and stored in the back-up data area of the RAM 55, and is stored for a predetermined period by the back-up power source power. For example, data that can specify the first hold storage, data that can specify the second hold storage, data that can specify the universal figure hold storage, data that can specify the progress of the game (various flags such as game control process flags) Data, various timer data such as a variable time measuring timer), data capable of specifying the count value of various counters, and predetermined backup data such as various buffer data are backed up and stored. When the power is restored by restarting the power supply, the game control microcomputer 560 is activated and the game control main process is executed. When a predetermined return operation is performed by an administrator such as a game shop clerk when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the above-mentioned backup data is read in the game control main processing at the time of power restoration, and the pachinko game is played based on the backup data. A restoration process for restoring a predetermined control state such as a game control state in the machine 1 to a state before the power is cut off is performed. Then, the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted from the restored control state.

In the restoration process, for example, the following power supply restoration time command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 101 to specify the control state at the time of power restoration to the effect control CPU 101 and restore the effect control. Is ordered. As the power-restoration command, various commands that are used during normal times other than power-restoration may be used in combination, or a command dedicated to power-restoration may be used. As the power restoration command, a dual-purpose command and a dedicated command may be used separately or may be used in combination depending on the situation. If the command regarding power restoration includes at least a command that can specify the gaming state and the number of reserved memories, such as a game state designation command (may be a background designation command) and a reserved number of reserves command. , It is possible to restore the pending storage display. The command that can specify the gaming state is a command that needs to be transmitted once, for example, at the time of restoration, and does not need to be transmitted every time when the variation display after restoration is performed.

The power restoration command includes a power restoration designation command (power failure restoration designation command), a display result designation command, a game state designation command, a restoration state designation command, a reserved storage number designation command, a first symbol confirmation designation command, and a second. A predetermined command such as a symbol confirmation designation command is included. The command list shown in FIG. 7 may include these commands.

The power restoration specification command is a command that designates power restoration. The display result designation command is a command that indicates the variable display result that has been backed up. The game state designation command is a command for specifying the game state according to the states of the time saving flag and the probability variation flag that have been backed up. Restoration state designation command, the game state that is backed up (for example, during the variable display of the first special symbol, during the variable display of the second special symbol, during the big hit of the first special symbol, during the big hit of the second special symbol, etc. Is a command for designating the state after the power supply is restored according to the game state of (). The reserved storage number designation command is a first reserved storage number designation command indicating the first special symbol reserved storage number being backed up, and a second reserved storage number designation command indicating the second special symbol reserved storage number being backed up. including. The first symbol confirmation designation command is a command to designate the end of variable display of the first special symbol that has been backed up. Therefore, when the power is turned off during the variable display of the first special symbol, the first symbol confirmation designating command is not transmitted. The second symbol confirmation designation command is a command to designate the end of variable display of the second special symbol that has been backed up. Therefore, when the power is cut off during the variable display of the second special symbol, the second symbol confirmation designation command is not transmitted.

As for the power restoration command, the power restoration designation command is first transmitted, and after that, the display result designation command, the game state designation command, the restoration state designation command, the reserved storage number designation command (first reserved storage number designation command, second Reserved memory number designation command), the first symbol confirmation designation command, the second symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted in this order, that is, it is transmitted in a predetermined order.

In the effect control CPU 101, when the power restoration specification command is received, in the command analysis processing described above, the display start setting of the restoration screen that can identify the power restoration state is set, and the power restoration flag is turned on. Process. The restoration screen is a screen for notifying that there has been a power restoration (resumption of power supply) (game control is resumed from the state when the power was cut off). As a result, when the power is restored, the effect display device 9 first displays the restoration screen.

After that, when a normal screen restoration condition as described below is satisfied, in the effect display device 9, a process for returning from the restoration screen to the normal screen as the normal effect screen is executed in the command analysis process described above. It When the process for returning to the normal screen is performed, the process for turning on the power restoration flag is performed, and the process for turning on the hold display return flag is performed. As a result, after the power is restored, the pending storage is restored in the effect display device 9 when the normal display is restored.

The relationship between the normal screen restoration condition and the process executed when the normal screen restoration condition is satisfied is as follows. When the contents of the state designation command at the time of restoration, during the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol, the game state designation command, the first symbol confirmation designation command, the second symbol confirmation designation command When the normal screen restoration condition that all of the above are received is satisfied, a process of setting the value of the effect control process flag to "0" is performed.

When the content of the state designation command at the time of restoration is during the big hit of the first special symbol or the big hit of the second special symbol, it is normal that the special winning opening opening designation command or the special winning opening after designation command is received. When the screen restoration condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is set to "6", and the effect in the big hit game state (the effect changes between opening and closing) according to the received command is in progress ( The process of setting the effect control pattern restarting from the time when the special winning opening is opened or closed) is performed.

When the contents of the state designation command at the time of restoration is during the big hit of the first special symbol or the big hit of the second special symbol, if the normal screen restoration condition that the big hit end designation command is received is satisfied, the production control The process of setting the value of the process flag to "7" is performed. If the content of the restoration state designation command is other, and if the normal screen restoration condition that the variation start time command is received is satisfied, a process of setting the value of the effect control process flag to "1" is performed. If the contents of the restoration state designation command are other, and if the normal screen restoration condition that the customer waiting demo designation command is received is satisfied, the process of setting the value of the production control process flag to "0" is performed. ..

As explained above, depending on the contents of the restoration state specification command, by setting based on the relationship between the normal screen restoration condition and the processing to be executed when the normal screen restoration condition is satisfied, the normal effect is restored from the restoration screen. The screen returns smoothly.

Next, the timing for returning from the restoration screen to the normal effect screen will be described. There is a power interruption during the execution of the first special symbol, and when the power is restored, the production control CPU 101 receives a power restoration command (not including the first symbol confirmation designation command) at the time of restoration of the power, and a restoration screen. Start to display. After that, when the first special symbol ends (when the first symbol confirmation designation command is received), the effect screen of the effect display device 9 returns from the restoration screen to the normal effect screen (effect in the big hit game state, during variable display). Production, demonstration screen display, etc.)

Also, there is a power interruption during the execution of the second special symbol, and when the power is restored, the production control CPU 101 receives the power restoration command (not including the second symbol confirmation designation command) at the time of power restoration. Start displaying the recovery screen. After that, when the second special symbol ends (when the second symbol confirmation designation command is received), the effect screen of the effect display device 9 returns from the restoration screen to the normal effect screen (effect in the jackpot gaming state, during variable display). Production, demonstration screen display, etc.)

Further, when the power is cut off during the big hit game state (period during the round) and the power is restored, the effect control CPU 101 receives the power restoration command at the time of restoration of the power and starts displaying the restoration screen. After that, the next processing in the jackpot gaming state (either big winning opening opening, big winning opening closing, start of big winning end) is executed and command (specifying command during opening big winning opening, command after closing big winning opening) , Any of the jackpot end designation commands) is transmitted, the restoration screen is returned to the normal effect screen (display of the effect screen corresponding to the process is started).

In addition, when the power is cut off during the big hit game state (period after the round) and the power is restored, the effect control CPU 101 receives the power restoration command at the time of restoration of the power and starts displaying the restoration screen. After that, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command or the first (second) symbol variation designation command is sent, the restoration screen is restored to the normal effect screen (demo display or special symbol variation display The production etc. corresponding to the execution are performed.)

Further, when the power is cut off during the demonstration display and the power is restored, the effect control CPU 101 receives the power restoration command at the time of power restoration and starts displaying the restoration screen. When a customer waiting demo designation command (transmitted as a power restoration command or subsequently) or a 1st (2nd) symbol variation designation command is sent, from the restoration screen to the normal effect screen It is restored (the demonstration or the like corresponding to the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is performed).

In this embodiment, the state of the gaming machine after the power supply is restarted (which is one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed, while using a command that is normally used as a symbol confirmation designation command) Can be made easy to understand.

Moreover, since the screen of the effect display device 9 is returned from the recovery screen to the normal effect screen when the above-described screen recovery condition is satisfied, the display of the recovery screen can be ended during the period when the normal effect screen cannot be displayed well. This can be prevented, and the timing of returning to the normal performance screen can be optimized.

Next, with respect to the display of the hold storage, an example of an effect in which the hold display is restored (restored) after the power supply is restored by restarting the power supply after the power supply is cut off due to the power supply stop such as a power failure will be described. As examples of effects, first to third examples will be described. FIG. 21 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing a display example of an effect for restoring the hold display after the power is restored. In FIG. 21, (A) shows the first example, (B) shows the second example, and (C) shows the third example.

In the first example shown in FIG. 21(A), after returning from the above-described restoration screen to the normal screen on the effect display device 9 after the power is restored, the specific display condition (the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are " Until the "0" condition is satisfied, the hold display is not performed, and the "non-hold display state" is set. In accordance with the satisfaction of the specific display condition, the "normal hold display state (hereinafter, normal hold display state)" is set. Control) is performed. Therefore, the normal hold display state is started from the stage when the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number are “0”.

In the second example shown in FIG. 21(B), when the effect display device 9 returns from the above-described restoration screen to the normal screen after the power is restored, the normal hold display state is based on a predetermined command transmitted when the power is restored. Then, control is performed to display the number of pending storages that can be grasped when the power is restored.

In the third example shown in FIG. 21C, when the effect display device 9 returns from the above-mentioned restoration screen to the normal screen after the power is restored, the normal hold display state is based on a specific command transmitted when the power is restored. In a temporary hold display state different from the above, the number of holdable memories that can be grasped when the power is restored is displayed, and after the number of holdable memories that can be grasped when the power is restored is exhausted (after the hold memory is exhausted by executing the variable display). The control for displaying the hold storage in the normal hold display state is performed. Specifically, as the temporary hold display state, unlike the normal hold display state, the hold display is not displayed in any of the first start prize winning hold display area 9HL and the second start prize holding hold display area 9HR, and the first start prize stored numerical value The hold display is made in both the area HA1 and the second starting winning prize stored numerical value area HA2. As a result, it is possible to separately grasp the first number of reserved memories and the second number of reserved memories, and also to grasp the total number of reserved memories. Furthermore, in the temporary hold display state, a gray display mode different from the normal hold display state (in the normal hold display state, for example, a color other than gray such as black is displayed, but in the temporary display mode state, the normal hold display state is displayed. In order to specify that it is not in a state, it is displayed in gray) and is displayed as a hold. Therefore, the normal hold display state is started from the stage when the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number are “0”.

That is, the temporary hold display state shown in FIG. 21C is the first hold storage that can be grasped when the power is restored without displaying the hold in the first start prize winning hold display area 9HL and the second start winning hold hold display area 9HR. The first hold memory is displayed as a digital value in the first start winning memory numerical value area HA1, and the second hold memory that can be grasped when the power is restored is digitally displayed in the second starting prize memory numerical area HA2. It is a display state in which a pending record is displayed by a numerical value.

In addition, as the temporary hold display state, a display for displaying a total hold storage number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number that can be grasped at the time of power restoration in a predetermined display area of the effect display device 9 as a digital numerical value. The state may be used.

Next, for each of the first to third examples, the relationship between the type of display mode (including no display) of the hold display after power restoration and the condition for selecting each display mode will be described, and what kind of Whether or not the hold display is restored will be described below.

FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing the recovery pattern of the hold display after the power supply is recovered as time passes. In FIG. 22, (A) shows the first example, (B) shows the second example, and (C) shows the third example.

In the first example, when the customer waiting demo designation command is not received after the power is restored, the display mode without the hold display as shown in FIG. 21A is selected (the hold display is not selected), and the power is turned on. When the first customer waiting demo designation command is received after the restoration, the display mode of the normal hold display state as shown in FIG. 21A is selected, and the hold display is executed based on the display mode thus selected. To do.

Here, in the hold storage display control process in S707 of FIG. 12, a hold return process for returning the hold display can be performed. In addition, the hold recovery process may be executed in the effect control process process. Since the hold display return flag is set after the power is restored, such a display mode of the hold display is selected by the hold return process, and the process of not displaying the hold display and the normal hold display state are selected according to the selection. Processing for starting the hold display in the display mode is performed. When the hold display is started in the display mode of the normal hold display state, the hold display return flag is reset, so that the hold return processing is not executed after the start of the normal hold display, and thereafter, the normal hold display is performed. The hold display is executed in this display mode.

By the process of selecting and displaying the holding mode after the power is restored, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is stored as a backup in the state where the restore screen is restored from the restore screen to the normal screen after the power is restored in the first example. After the power is restored, the total number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory and the second reserved display memory becomes "0" and the first waiting customer demonstration command is received. The display is turned off. Then, in response to the reception of the first customer waiting demonstration designation command, the hold display is started in the display mode of the normal hold display, whereby the control for returning the hold display is performed. As a result, in the first example, as shown in FIG. 22(A), after the normal screen is restored, the first customer waiting demo designation command is received, so that the total reserved storage number is “0” first after the power is restored. The hold display is not performed until the predetermined condition that "there is" is satisfied, and control is performed to return from the no hold display to the normal hold display state in response to the predetermined condition being satisfied.

As described above, in the first example, after the power supply is restored after the power is shut off, the hold display is not executed when the total number of the held storages backed up is not “0”, and the total number of the held storages is first displayed after the power is restored. Since the hold display in the normal hold display state is started when “0” is set to “0”, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the hold storage number is erroneously recognized after the power supply is restored.

In the first example, the customer waiting demo designation command is used as a command that can specify that the total number of held storages becomes “0” first after the power is restored. If it is a command that can specify that the number of reserved storages has become “0”, for example, for example, a command for designating the number of reserved storages (even a command for individually notifying the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number) Of course, any other command may be used (such as a command for notifying the total number of pending storages). (A command that is also used as another control command may be used. It may be a dedicated command for specifying that the number of reserved memories has become "0").

In addition, in the first example, the control is such that the hold display is not performed until a predetermined condition that the total number of held storages becomes “0” is first satisfied after the power is restored. When the power is restored, a command that can specify the total number of reserved memories is not transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, and even if the actual number of reserved memories becomes "0", the number of reserved memories becomes "0". It may be a period until the effect control CPU 101 receives a specific command that can be specified. Further, during the period in which the hold display is not performed, for example, when the power is restored, a command for specifying the total hold storage number is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, and the effect control CPU 101 grasps the total hold storage number. After that, each time the variable display after the power is restored is executed by the effect control CPU 101, the total pending storage number is subtracted to determine whether or not the total pending storage number has become “0”. It may be a period until the number becomes “0”.

Also, in the first example, after returning to the normal screen, the hold display is not performed until a specific display condition (the condition that the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number become “0”) is satisfied. The display mode of the "non-holding display state" display area may be different from the display modes of the other display areas, such as different display colors from the other display areas. By doing so, it is possible to identify whether the "non-holding display state" display area portion is only displaying no holding display or the number of holding storages is "0".

In addition, in the first example, the effect control CPU 101 side grasps the number of reserved storages at the time of power restoration specified by the first reserved storage number designation command and the second reserved storage number designation command transmitted at the time of power restoration. However, it counts whether or not all of the pending storage numbers have been exhausted by the subsequent variable display, and the normal pending display is not started until all of the pending storages are exhausted when the power is restored. The normal hold display may be started when all of the hold storages are exhausted (after the number of hold storages becomes “0”).

In the second example, when the power is restored, as a power restoration command, when one of the first reserved storage number designation command, the second reserved storage number designation command, and the game state designation command has not been received, it is suspended. When no display is selected and all of these commands are received, that is, when the recovery screen is restored to the normal screen, the display mode of the normal hold display state is selected, and based on the display mode thus selected, Perform hold display.

Since the hold display return flag is set after the power is restored, such a display mode of the hold display is selected by the hold return processing, and depending on the selection, the display of the hold display and the normal hold display state are performed. The process of starting the hold display in the display mode is performed. Since the selection condition of the normal hold display state is common to the display condition of the normal screen, in the second example, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the normal screen is restored, the normal hold display state is immediately restored. Control is performed. When the hold display is started in the display mode of the normal hold display state, the hold display return flag is reset, so that the hold return processing is not executed after the start of the normal hold display, and thereafter, the normal hold display is performed. The hold display is executed in this display mode.

By the process of selecting and displaying the holding mode after the power is restored, in the second example, as shown in FIG. 22B, the display screen on the effect display device 9 is normally changed from the restore screen after the power is restored. In the state where the screen is restored, the hold display is immediately started in the display mode of the normal hold display, so that the hold display is restored.

As described above, in the second example, after the power supply is restored after the power is cut off, immediately after the command that can specify the number of backup storages stored in the backup is received, the normal number of backup storages is used immediately. Since the hold display in the hold display state is started, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a display indicating that the number of held storages is erroneously displayed after the power supply is restored is reduced.

Further, in the second example, the normal hold display state using the existing commands used in the normal control such as the first hold storage number designation command, the second hold storage number designation command, and the game state designation command. Since the hold display is started, the number of commands need not be increased to restore the hold display after the power is restored.

In the second example, as a command used to restore the hold display after the power is restored, a game state designation command is used as a command capable of specifying the game state, but a background image is displayed according to the game state. In the case of an effect that changes the (image forming the background of the pattern), in a gaming machine that uses a background designation command that can identify the game state, use the background designation command instead of the game state designation command. May be.

In the second example, as the command used to restore the hold display after the power is restored, the first hold storage number designation command, the second hold storage number designation command, and the game state designation command are used. .. These commands are the minimum commands required to restore the hold display after power restoration in the second example, and at least these commands are used to restore the hold display after power restoration. It is sufficient to send a command including other commands.

In the third example, when the power is restored, as the power restoration command, when neither the first pending storage number designation command nor the second pending storage number designation command is received, no pending display is selected, When both of these commands are received, that is, when the normal screen is restored from the restoration screen, the display mode of the temporary hold display is selected, and the hold display is executed based on the display mode thus selected. After that, it is counted whether or not all the pending storages at the time of power restoration specified by the first pending storage number designating command and the second pending storage number designating command are exhausted by the variable display, and all of the pending storages at the time of power restoration. When is exhausted, the display mode in the normal hold display state is selected, and the hold display is executed based on the display mode thus selected.

Since the hold display return flag is set after the power is restored, such a display mode of the hold display is selected by the hold return processing, and the hold display is started in the display result form of the temporary hold display state according to the selection. And a process of starting the hold display in the display mode of the normal hold display state. Since the selection condition of the temporary hold display state is the same as the display condition of the normal screen, in the third example, the temporary hold display state is immediately started when the normal screen is restored as shown in FIG. After that, when all of the pending storage at the time of power restoration is exhausted, control is performed to return to the normal pending display state. When the hold display is started in the display mode of the normal hold display state, the hold display return flag is reset, so that the hold return processing is not executed after the start of the normal hold display, and thereafter, the normal hold display is performed. The hold display is executed in this display mode.

By such a process of selecting and displaying the holding mode after the power is restored, in the third example, as shown in FIG. 22C, the display screen on the effect display device 9 is normally displayed after the power is restored from the restoration screen. When the screen is restored, the hold display is immediately started in the display mode of the temporary hold display, and when all of the hold storage is restored after the power is restored, the hold display is started in the display mode of the normal hold display state. By doing so, control for restoring the hold display is performed.

As described above, in the third example, immediately after the power supply is restored after the power is cut off, the correct number of pending storages is immediately used based on the reception of the command capable of specifying the number of pending storages stored in the backup. Since the hold display in the temporary hold display state, which is different from the normal hold display state, is started, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the display indicating that the number of held storages is mistaken is displayed after the power supply is restored.

In addition, in the third example, an example in which the first reserved storage number designation command and the second reserved storage number designation command are used as the commands used to restore the suspended display after the power is restored, is not limited to this. A command capable of specifying the total number of the first pending storage number and the second pending display memory number is transmitted, and in response to the reception of the command, the temporary pending display state is set to the first pending storage number and the second pending display memory number. The total number of may be displayed as a digital value.

Further, in the first example and the third example, regardless of the number of pending storages (total pending storages) that were backed up and stored after the power supply is restored, the variable display is performed eight times after the power supply is restored (see FIGS. 1 and 2). May not be returned to the normal hold display state until the total number of variable display times corresponding to the maximum total hold display number) is completed. Further, in the first to third examples, the execution of the prefetching notice effect may be restricted (for example, prohibited) until the variable display is finished eight times after the power is restored. This kind of restriction may include a pending display that is a big hit before the variable display is executed eight times after the power is restored. This is because a big hit may occur before the variable display of the pending display, which is the target of the advance notice, is executed.

In addition, an analog display for displaying the hold storage in a hold display in a display mode in which each can be specified, and a hold display by a digital numerical display for displaying the hold storage for the variable display in a hold display by a number are, for example, a specific display. During the production of super reach, during the production using a specific accessory (movable object), and during the execution of the specific production such as during the big hit game state control, the display is restricted so as not to be executed. Is performed.

Specifically, like the effect of a specific super reach and the effect of a specific character, for example, the control for limiting the hold display when executing the specific effect performed during the variable display is effect symbol fluctuation in the effect control process processing. In the start setting process or the effect symbol changing process, it is determined whether the effect to be executed in the variable display is the specific effect, and when the effect is the specific effect, the process of prohibiting the hold display when the specific effect is executed is performed. To do. Further, the control to limit the hold display when executing a specific effect that is performed during the big hit game state, such as a big hit game state effect, is a process of prohibiting the hold display in the big hit display process or the mid-round process in the effect control process process. Do.

The specific effect that is the target of the control for limiting the hold display is, for example, an effect that is performed by using most of the display area of the effect display device 9. In addition, effects during variable display such as effects of a specific super-reach and effects of a specific accessory are effects that are executed with high expectation that the current variable display is a big hit. In this way, the effect with a high expectation that the variable display this time is a big hit is an effect in which the player's attention is higher than the hold display, and since it is an effect that requires less attention to the hold display, You may make it perform the control which limits a hold display for the production of super reach and the production of a specific character. In addition, since the effect performed during the big hit game state is a big hit which is highly satisfied by the player, and the necessity of paying attention to the hold display is low, if the effect is highly satisfied by the player, You may make it perform the control which limits an on-hold display for the effects other than the effects performed during a big hit game state.

In this way, if control is performed to limit the hold display during execution of the specific effect, attention can be paid to a specific effect other than the hold display depending on the game state. Furthermore, since the pending display is limited, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the pending storage number is mistakenly recognized.

As a control to limit the hold display when the specific effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display of the person who is performing the analog hold display in a display mode that can be specified is changed to the digital hold display. Thus, digital hold display may be performed on both the first hold display and the second hold display. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the number of held storages is mistakenly recognized due to the limitation of the held display.

As a display mode in which only one of the first hold display and the second hold display is analog hold display, both the first hold display and the second hold display are digital hold display, and Depending on the game state, only one of the first hold display and the second hold display may be used as an analog hold display.

Further, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a striking structure that strikes left in the normal gaming state and strikes right in the time saving state, and strikes left and right depending on the gaming state. By doing, since the susceptibility of the hold storage is different between the first hold storage and the second hold storage depending on the game state, the display of the first hold display and the second hold display according to the game state The ease of play is different, and it is possible to reduce the limitation of the effect due to the display of different importance depending on the game state.

In the gaming area 7 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, as a structure that separates left-handing and right-handing according to the gaming state, as a structure other than the above-described structure, the right side portion of the gaming area 7 (downflow on the right side) In the route), a gate 32 and a second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 15 are provided, and the first starting winning prize is provided along the flow-down route on the left side of the gaming area 7 (in the central portion of the gaming area 7). The mouth and the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 20 may be provided.

Further, as the structure for displaying the hold, the left hitting and the right hitting are not divided according to the gaming state, and the high opening control is not performed in the normal gaming state, so that the second starting winning opening is not displayed. It may be possible to use a configuration in which it is easy to win the first starting winning opening, and in the time saving state, by performing the high opening control, it is easier to win the second starting winning opening than the first starting winning opening.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, in the change effect and the additional effect, effects in a common mode are executed from the start of the effect. In the common mode portion, the speaker 27 outputs a sound effect indicating execution of the change effect or the additional effect. Further, in the common mode portion, the specific image 61 displayed as a smoke image (smoke image) is displayed as an image that suggests that the change effect or the additional effect is executed. In this way, the change effect and the additional effect have the same effect executed in the common mode part. Therefore, in the common mode part, it is not known whether the change effect or the additional effect is executed thereafter. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which effect, the change effect or the additional effect, is executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, in the change effect and the additional effect, the same effect sound is output as the effect of the common aspect part. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player by the output of the sound effect that the execution of any one of the change effect and the additional effect is started, and any effect of the change effect and the additional effect can be notified. More attention can be given to what happens.

(3) As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, in the change effect and the additional effect, the specific image 61 of the same aspect is displayed as the effect of the common aspect part. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player by the display of the specific image 61 that the execution of any one of the change effect and the additional effect has been started. Can get more attention to what is done.

(4) As shown in FIGS. 14 to 17, a suggestion effect in which the effect of the common mode part and the effect mode are common, the display mode of the active display AH is not changed, and the notice image 65 is not added to the active display AH. May be performed. Since the suggestive effect may be executed, it is possible to draw attention to whether any of the change effect and the additional effect is executed, or neither effect is executed. Can be improved.

(5) As shown in FIGS. 14 and 19, after execution of the change effect, the promotion character indicating that the display mode of the active display AH has changed is displayed. However, the promotion character is not displayed after the additional effect is executed. In this way, the effect by the promotion character is not executed in the additional effect because the notice image 65 is already displayed in the additional effect, and the effect becomes difficult to understand if the promotion character is displayed there. is there. Further, in the change effect, although the display mode of the active display AH changes, a player with little game experience may not know what the change in color on the active display AH indicates. Therefore, by displaying the promoted character after the execution of the change effect, the display mode of the active display AH is expected to be a big hit, for example, when the normal mode is changed to the blue display mode or the blue mode is changed to the red display mode. It is possible to clearly inform the player of the change to the highly frequent mode.

(6) In the first example shown in FIGS. 21(A) and 22(A), after the power is restored after the power is cut off, the hold display is executed when the total number of held backups stored in the backup is not “0”. However, since the hold display in the normal hold display state starts when the total number of held storages becomes "0" for the first time after the power is restored, a display that misidentifies the number of held storages is displayed after the power supply is restored. It is possible to reduce the risk of

(7) In the second example shown in FIGS. 21(B) and 22(B), it is based on the reception of the command capable of specifying the number of pending storages stored in the backup after the power is restored after the power is cut off. Since the hold display in the normal hold display state is immediately started using the correct hold storage number, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the display indicating that the hold storage number is erroneous is displayed after the power supply is restored.

(8) In the third example shown in FIGS. 21(C) and 22(C), it is based on the reception of the command that can specify the number of pending storages stored in the backup after the power is restored after the power is shut off. , Since the hold display in the temporary hold display state, which is different from the normal hold display state, is immediately started by using the accurate number of hold storage, there is a possibility that the number of hold storage is erroneously recognized after the power supply is restored. Can be reduced.

Next, modifications and characteristic points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the common-mode effect executed in the change effect, the additional effect, and the suggestion effect is an effect in which the same sound effect and the specific image are executed. However, in the common-mode effect, at least one of the sound effect and the specific image may be similar effects. Although the specific image is displayed after the sound effect is output, the sound effect may be output after the specific image is displayed, or may be executed at the same time.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the change effect is always executed when the character A63 appears, and the additional effect is always executed when the character B64 appears. However, even if each character appears, a change effect or additional effect may not be executed.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the expectation degree of the big hit may be different when the change effect is executed and when the additional effect is executed. For example, the random number value may be set such that the jackpot expectation is higher when the additional effect is executed than when the change effect is executed.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the change effect and the additional effect are not executed for the same active display or the hold display, but both effects are executed for the same active display or the hold display. You may make it perform the special effect. It is preferable that such a special effect is executed for a variable display with a high expectation of a big hit. For example, after the color of the active display or the hold display is changed by the change effect, the effect of adding the notice image by the additional effect may be executed. Further, the change effect may be executed after the additional effect is executed. In such a case, the degree of expectation of a big hit may differ depending on whether the change effect or the additional effect is executed first.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, a pseudo-relation effect may be executed as the effect executed in the variable display. Pseudo-continuous variation is an effect display that is a display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of pending storages are continuously performed, although it is originally one variation corresponding to a single pending storage. Is an abbreviation that indicates. In the pseudo continuous effect, the effect in which the effect symbol or the pseudo exclusive symbol is temporarily stopped is repeated every time the variation of the pseudo continuous effect is executed. Further, as the effect to be executed in the variable display, a sliding effect may be executed. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, when the pseudo-relation effect is executed, the change effect or the additional effect may be executed for each variation of the pseudo-relation effect. By doing so, the active display AH can be changed to a highly expected one for each variation of the pseudo-relation. In addition, with respect to the variation of the pseudo-relation, a suggestion effect may be executed in which neither the change effect nor the additional effect is executed even if the change of the pseudo-relation is executed.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the promotion character display indicating that the change effect has been executed is performed after the change effect has been executed. However, the promotion character display may be performed before the execution of the change effect. Further, such character display may be provided with different types, and the big hit expectation degree may be different depending on the type of character display.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the output of the sound effect from the speaker 27 is common as the effect of the common mode. However, instead of such a sound effect, blinking of the light of the frame LED 28 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the display mode may be common.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) having a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as the second effect control board.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may use another board (for example, as shown in FIG. 3) a sound output board 70, a lamp driver board 35, or the like shown in FIG. 3, or a sound/lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the voice output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound/lamp board so that the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control or lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or is changed to, for example, a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment, similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound/lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations which were made by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the effect control microcomputer 100, or voice output may be performed. The control may be performed by the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or a control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the sound/lamp board.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a typical example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, not limited to this, the advantageous state advantageous to the player may include a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and another advantageous state such as a high base state.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the regular big jackpot of 15 rounds and the probability variation big jackpot of 15 rounds are provided as the jackpot types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if jackpot types of three or more rounds are provided, for example, when jackpots of 15 rounds, jackpots of 10 rounds, jackpots of 5 rounds, and jackpots of 2 rounds are provided. Good. In that case, for example, the types of big hits include a big hit type group (for example, 15 rounds of big hits and 10 rounds of big hits) for which prize balls are easily obtained, and a big hit type group for which prize balls are hard to be obtained (for example, 5 rounds). Big hit, 2 round big hit), and the second special symbol is set so that the big hit type of the big hit type group in which a prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the first special symbol. You may.

(13) In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is used as an example of a gaming machine, but in the various effects shown in the above-described embodiments, a player inserts a medal and sets a predetermined bet number, When a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player and the symbols on the display means are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined value is determined. It is also possible to apply to a slot machine (slot machine) in which several medals are paid out to a player. Specifically, the above-described various effects may be executed on a display device such as an effect display device provided in the slot machine.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, one change is made when starting the change. Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not there is a pseudo-relation with the first command, whether or not there is a sliding effect, and the like (before the reach, the so-called second A command indicating the change time and change mode before (before stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called second stop if not reached). It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the variation time or variation mode of (after). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer notifies each of the two commands of the change time, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and a predetermined period of time has passed after the first command was sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, in the second command after the first command is transmitted, the result of determination of the display result by the winning effect process, Alternatively, the prefetching announcement information may be executed based on the transmission of the prefetching determination information such as the variation pattern type and the reception of the second command.

(15) The above-described embodiments can be applied to a device such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The programs and data for realizing the above-described embodiments are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a removable recording medium, and a storage device included in the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by pre-installed in. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment can be executed not only by executing a removable recording medium but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, a hardware resource on the side of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like may be directly used. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is distributed to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted.

(17) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described with a specific example of a predetermined value exceeding 0%. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, in the case where "the occurrence ratio of one is higher than the occurrence ratio of the other" by comparing the occurrence ratio of the predetermined game state 1 with the occurrence ratio of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period, It also includes the case where the occurrence rate of one game state is 0%.

(18) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 Pachinko gaming machine, 9 production display device, 9HL 1st start prize winning hold display area, 9HR 2nd start prize holding display area, AH active display, AHA active display area, 27 speakers, 61 specific image, 63 character A, 64 character B, 65
Preliminary image, 100 Microcomputer for production control.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that displays variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display for variable display,
Change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display,
An additional effect execution unit capable of executing an additional effect of adding a notice image to the specific display,
The change effect is executed by reducing the variable display , displaying the first predetermined image, then displaying the first specific image in place of the first predetermined image, and operating the first specific image on the specific display. It is possible to change the display mode of the specific display,
The additional effect is executed by reducing the variable display , displaying a second predetermined image that is the same as or similar to the first predetermined image, and then changes to the second predetermined image and is different from the first specific image. It is possible to display a second specific image, apply the second specific image to the specific display, and add the notice image to the specific display.
The variable display is reduced and executed , and either the same or similar image as the first predetermined image or the same or similar image as the second predetermined image is displayed, and then the first specific image is displayed. It is possible to execute an effect of returning the size of the variable display without displaying any of the second specific images.
Amusement machine.