JP6737582B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

There are a normal mode, a special mode, a first special mode, and a second special mode as display modes of the hold display, and when the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display. There is proposed a gaming machine that changes and displays the hold display from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode before the start of the game (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-168556, A

In the gaming machine described in the cited document 1, when the hold display is displayed in the normal mode, the player's expectation cannot be maintained, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game cannot be sufficiently improved. It was

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of the game is improved.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that variably displays and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means for storing information about variable display that has not been started yet as hold information,
Holding display means for performing holding display corresponding to the holding information stored in the holding storage means,
Display mode of the hold display is usually embodiment and, the normal mode and the different special embodiment, the normal mode and the A special embodiment and different embodiments are multiple steps to notice the rate to be the preferred state notice mode And including,
The plurality of steps include an advantageous state determining step that determines that the advantageous state is controlled.
The display mode of the hold display, and the normal mode or the through changes in special embodiments or al plants constant number is the multiple steps either allow change of form changing means notice embodiment,
Further, a specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect that suggests whether or not the display mode of the hold display is changed,
When changing from the normal mode to the notice mode, the rate of changing to the notice mode at a higher stage is higher than when changing from the special mode to the notice mode,
The presentation mode of the specific effect is at least a first mode showing that the hold display of the notice mode changes to the notice mode at a higher stage, and a second mode showing that the display mode of the hold display does not change. And an aspect,
The specific effect executing means,
When performing the specific effect for the reserved display of the advance notice mode of a predetermined stage or more and less than the advantageous state determination stage, the specific effect of the second aspect is not executed,
Display mode of the hold display is a time and changed to notice aspects of a particular stage of the normal mode or from said special aspect through the variation of the first number is the multiple stage notice embodiment, the Naru different and the first count The ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different from when the notice mode of the specific stage is changed after two changes.
It is characterized by
(1) Also, as another game machine,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means (for example, a first special figure hold storage section, a second special figure hold storage section) for storing information on variable display that has not been started yet as hold information,
Holding display means (for example, a first holding display portion 5HL, a second holding display portion 5HR) for performing holding display corresponding to the holding information stored in the holding storage means,
In the display mode of the hold display, a normal mode, a special mode different from the normal mode (for example, “white”), and a ratio different from the normal mode and the special mode to the advantageous state There are multiple stages of advance notice (eg "blue", "green", "red"),
Mode change means capable of changing the display mode of the hold display from the normal mode or the special mode to the advance mode having a plurality of stages (for example, effect control for executing steps S513 and S516 based on the determination in step S503) CPU 120) for
When changing from the normal mode to the notice mode, it is easier to change to the notice mode at a higher stage than when changing from the special mode to the notice mode (for example, display mode change pattern determination shown in FIG. 20. In the table, when the display mode at the time of winning is "normal mode", the rate of change by two steps is higher than when "white" (special mode).
It may be characterized.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce an unexpected effect, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Even in the notice mode at a predetermined stage, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state may be different depending on which mode the change is made.
With such a configuration, the process of changing the display mode of the hold display can be focused on, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The display mode of the hold display may include a special mode that can be changed only from the normal mode.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the change from the normal mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The special mode may be a display mode in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is the highest.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the change from the normal mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Predetermined effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect having a plurality of stages of effect modes suggesting that it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, pre-reading notice effect such as hold notice effect and variable display notice effect such as step-up notice effect) (For example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S503),
A specific effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S559) that executes a specific effect that suggests whether or not to shift to the effect mode of the next stage while the predetermined effect is being executed. ,,
The multi-stage production mode of the predetermined production includes an advantageous state confirmation stage (for example, a stage of the display color of “red” in the pending notice production) that confirms that the advantageous state is controlled.
As the effect modes of the specific effect, the success mode (for example, the specific effect shown in FIGS. 27B and 27C) indicating that the predetermined effect shifts to the effect mode of the next stage, and the predetermined effect are next. There is a failure mode (for example, the specific performance shown in FIGS. 27G and 27H) indicating that the production mode of the stage is not shifted,
The specific effect execution means does not execute the specific effect in the failure mode when executing the specific effect when the predetermined effect of a predetermined level or more and less than the advantageous state determination step is being executed (for example, As shown in FIG. 23, when the specific effect is executed when the display mode is "green", it is always changed to "red").
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered due to the execution of the specific production in the failure mode, even in the situation where it can be expected to be in the advantageous state. That is, the specific effect can be suitably executed.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is the figure which shows one example of the main production control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of starting winning determination processing. It is a figure which shows random number value MR1-3. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flowchart showing an example of a random number determination process at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot type determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table according to a variable display result. It is a flow chart which shows an example of command analysis processing. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the command buffer at the time of starting winning. It is the explanation drawing which explains one example of the production control command which is received on the production control baseplate side, and the processing contents which are executed with command analysis processing according to the received production control command. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a hold display setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an active display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the display mode change pattern determination table when the number of reservations is four. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of specific production setting processing. It is a figure showing an example of a judgment rate in specific production setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is a diagram showing an example of an effect image when a pending notice effect is executed. It is a diagram showing an example of an effect image when a pending notice effect is executed. It is a diagram showing an example of an effect image when a specific effect and a pending notice effect are executed.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven into it.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc., and in the special symbol game as an example of the variable display game, Special symbols (also referred to as "special symbols") that are a plurality of types of identifiable identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (variably displayed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. Then, the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game. The fixed special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during variable display.

The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, there are a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combinations of what is turned on and what is turned off in the 7-segment LED are different (the pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off may be included as the lighting pattern) It may be preset as a special symbol. Below, the special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". ..

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, respectively. In the decorative pattern display area, which is a plurality of variable display portions such as three, for example, decorative patterns which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

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

Thus, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special figure game (also called a first special figure game) using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, or a second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the special figure game (also called the second special figure game) using the second special figure in, the variable display of a plurality of types of decorative designs that can be identified by each is performed, and the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is displayed. Derivative display (or simply referred to as “derivation”) is performed. It should be noted that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) to end the variable display. is there. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, the variable speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The design may be displayed in a stopped state, and may be in a display state in which, for example, slight shaking or expansion/contraction occurs. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative pattern completely for a shorter time than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing a slight shake or expansion/contraction.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display section 5HL, a second hold display section 5HR, and an active display section AHA are arranged. The 1st reservation display part 5HL displays the 1st special figure reservation storage number so that specification is possible. The first special figure hold storage number is a variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second hold display unit 5HR displays the number of second special figure hold storages in a identifiable manner. The second special figure reservation storage number is a variable display reservation number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display corresponding to the special figure game is held by the game ball passing through (entering) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is generated based on the winning prize for starting. That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special drawing game and the variable display of the decorative pattern is established, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. If the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state (advantageous state), the variable corresponding to the established starting condition Display is suspended.

For example, due to the occurrence of the first start winning that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, the starting condition of the special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A (first starting condition ) Is established, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first starting condition is not established, the first special figure hold storage number is 1 The addition (increment) is performed, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, due to the occurrence of the second starting prize in which the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening, the starting condition of the special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B (second starting condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second starting condition is not established, the second special figure hold storage number is 1 The addition (increment) is performed, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the pending data (reserved storage) is consumed, the number of the first special figure reserved storage is decremented by 1, and the second special figure is stored. When the execution of the special figure game using the special figure is started, the pending data (reserved storage) is consumed, and the second special figure reserved storage number is decremented by one. In addition, if the first special figure reservation storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) when the first start prize is generated, the first start condition is not satisfied and the start prize is won. The special game based on the game may be invalidated, and only the prize balls may be paid out. Further, when the second start prize is generated, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"), the second start condition is not satisfied, and the start prize is won. The special game based on the game may be invalidated, and only the prize balls may be paid out.

The variable display special figure pending storage number obtained by adding the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number is also referred to as a total pending storage number in particular. When simply referred to as “special figure reserved storage number”, it usually means a concept including all of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number, but in particular, a part of these (for example, , The first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are included, but the total reserved storage number is excluded).

The first hold display section 5HL displays a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure. The 1st hold|maintenance display part 5HL should just be comprised so that the 1st hold display may be performed by right justification, for example. The first hold display unit 5HL is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value "4" of the first special figure hold storage number, and hold numbers "1", "2", "3" in order from the right end. “,” “4”. When the number of holdings of the special drawing game using the first special drawing increases due to the establishment of the first starting condition, if there is no other first holding display on the first holding display unit 5HL, the holding is performed on the first holding display unit 5HL. At the rightmost display portion corresponding to the number "1", a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold storage number. If there is another first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HL, the new first hold display is hidden next to the display part where the other first hold display is being performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When a special figure game using the first special figure is started due to the establishment of a new first start condition when there are a plurality of first pending displays on the first pending display section 5HL, the first pending display section 5HL While deleting (digesting) the first hold display in the rightmost display part corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the first hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4”, Move (shift) in the direction (right side) of the erased display area.

On the second hold display section 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is displayed. The second hold display unit 5HR may be configured to display the second hold display in a left-justified manner, for example. The second hold display section 5HR is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value "4" of the second special figure hold storage number, and hold numbers "1", "2", "3" in order from the left end. “,” “4”. When the number of holdings of the special drawing game using the second special drawing is increased by the establishment of the second starting condition, if there is no other second holding display on the second holding display portion 5HR, the holding is performed on the second holding display portion 5HR. At the leftmost display portion corresponding to the number “1”, a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold storage number. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display section 5HR, the new second hold display is a display that is hidden next to the display part where the other second hold display is being performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When the special figure game using the second special figure is started due to the establishment of the new second start condition when the second hold display section 5HR has a plurality of second hold displays, the second hold display section 5HR The second hold display on the leftmost display part corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested), and each of the second hold display on the display parts corresponding to other hold numbers “2” to “4” is changed. It is moved (shifted) in the direction (left side) of the erased display area.

The active display unit AHA displays the same effect image as the hold display or a different effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed. The display on the active display portion AHA is referred to as an active display (also referred to as a variable display corresponding display, a display during digestion, or a current display). In the active display portion AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special drawing game using the first special drawing due to the establishment of the first start condition, the first erased (digested) display in the first hold display portion 5HL is performed. 1 Active display is performed according to the hold display. Further, in the active display portion AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special drawing game using the second special drawing due to the establishment of the second start condition, it is erased (digested) in the second hold display portion 5HR. Active display is performed according to the second hold display. It should be noted that the first hold display or the second hold display and the active display may have the same color or pattern, and for example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display or the second hold display. May be

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

A display device for displaying the number of special figure reservation memories may be provided together with the first reservation display unit 5HL and the second reservation display unit 5HR, or instead of the first reservation display unit 5HL and the second reservation display unit 5HR. Good. In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR, the number of special figure hold storage can be specified at the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first reserved indicator 25A displays the number of the first special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner. For example, the first pending display unit 25A and the second pending display unit 25B each have a number (for example, “4”) corresponding to an upper limit value (eg, “4”) in each of the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number. For example, four LEDs are included. Here, the first special figure reservation storage number and the second special figure reservation storage number are displayed according to the number of turned-on LEDs.

In some cases, "variable display related information" is used as a generic term for the information corresponding to each of the hold display (first hold display, second hold display) and active display described above. In addition, when described as “variable display related information”, it indicates any of information corresponding to the hold display, information corresponding to the active display, and information corresponding to the hold display and the active display.

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

As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes through (enters) the second starting winning port. Not closed. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port. ) Can be opened. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is normally open when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second starting winning port, while the expanded opening state is when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. Also, it may be configured such that the game ball does not easily pass (enter). In this way, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has a first variable state (an easy passing state) such as an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) the second start winning port, and the game ball. Can be changed to a second variable state (a state where passage (entry) is difficult (including passage impossible)) such as a closed state where passage (entry) is impossible or a normal open state where passage (entry) is difficult Has been done. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball is easier to pass (enter) into the second starting winning opening than in the second variable state.

The game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game medium), and the first special figure reservation storage number is predetermined. If it is less than the upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the second special figure reservation storage number is less than the predetermined upper limit value. If so, the second starting condition is satisfied.

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

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

As an example, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball enters the special winning opening (for example, You cannot pass. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the on state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily enters, which is advantageous to the player, and a closed state, in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily enter the special winning opening may be provided.

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

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, a plurality of types different from the special symbol. A normal pattern (also referred to as a "general drawing" or "normal drawing") that is identification information is variably displayed (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also called "normal figure game"). Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and is formed in a game area through a passage gate 41 (a predetermined member is formed so that a game ball can pass therethrough. The number of the universal figure pending storage as the number of effective passing spheres that has passed (detected by the gate switch 21 of 2) is displayed.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, as the winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member. It may be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general winning openings have been detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. .. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so that it can be supplied to a ball striking device. An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

For example, a stick controller 31A that can be tilted and held by the player is attached to a member forming the lower tray at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Has been. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operation rod). ing. The trigger button performs a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, the left hand). It suffices if it is configured to be able to. It suffices that a trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push/pull operation with respect to the trigger button is built in the operation rod.

A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the central position of the operating rod when viewed from the player's side. The photo sensor may be included.

As a member forming the upper plate, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing down at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 35B for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly for setting a random number used in a special drawing game, a function for receiving a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a command for a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting a control command (an effect control command described later) as an example of information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 controls the lighting/extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) that constitutes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Variable display of a predetermined display symbol such as controlling the variable display of the figure and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20 by performing lighting/lighting-off/coloring control of the ordinary symbol indicator 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C, and the like to display various numbers of hold memories.

On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, etc. are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting a game ball (detection signals indicating that the passage or entry of a game medium has been detected (the switch has been turned on)) and the game control microcomputer 100. To transmit. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory, or a solenoid for a special winning opening door. 82.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and then displays the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electric parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 controls all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the turn-on/turn-off operations of the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. It is provided with a function of causing a production electric component such as a section to execute a predetermined production operation.

The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound (effect) from the speakers 8L and 8R based on a signal (sound effect signal) from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting a sound specified by the sound signal) is installed. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (illumination signal) from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. A lamp driver circuit for performing lighting/lighting-off driving (lighting/lighting-out according to the driving content indicated by the illumination signal) is mounted.

As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a starting port switch (first starting port switch 22A and second starting port switch 22B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main substrate 11. The wiring is connected. It should be noted that the various switches may be those having an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as one called a sensor. Further, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the like. Further, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a solenoid drive signal for driving the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door.

The control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal (details will be described later). Each effect control command has, for example, a two-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). It is sufficient that the head bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1" and the head bit of the EXT data is "0".

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a program for game control, fixed data, and the like, and a game control microcomputer. RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides a work area, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a program for game control to perform control operation, and update of numerical data that indicates a random number value independently of CPU 103 And a I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, realize the function of the main board 11 described above). Processing) is executed. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 to temporarily store various data, and the variable data write operation to store various data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. The transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

It should be noted that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 is required to include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I/O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

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

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data, table data, etc. used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data that configures a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 101, table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals which are various control commands from the main board 11, and a fluctuation pattern table storing a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns are stored. The constituent table data and the like are stored.

In the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are rewritably temporarily stored. The RAM 102 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. That is, for example, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to a power failure or the like (even if there is so-called power interruption), the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply supplies the power for a predetermined period. (Until disabled), part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved. In particular, at least data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data saved in the backup RAM and backed up in this way is called backup data as appropriate.

The I/O 105 is configured to include, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game controlling microcomputer 100, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game controlling microcomputer 100. It

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

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the CPU 120 for effect control executes the program for effect control read from the ROM 121 to control the effect operation by the electric parts for effect (predetermined for the electric parts for effect. Processing for realizing the function of executing the rendering operation) is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121 by a fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 writes in the RAM 122. A variation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variation data, a reception operation in which the production control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from outside the production control board 12 via the I/O 125, and the production control CPU 120 performs I/O. A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the production control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used to control such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to count numerical data indicating random number values for various effect determinations, such as a random number value for determining a stop symbol in a variable display of a decorative symbol or a random number value for determining a notice effect. Controlled by.

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

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

The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 120 (for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 by this command), and an image is displayed. The control content of the display operation in the display device 5 is determined and executed. For example, the display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to perform variable display of decorative designs and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Control. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or a microprocessor for image processing more commonly called a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. It may be configured.

The I/O 125 mounted on the performance control board 12 is, for example, an input port for receiving a performance control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, and an output for transmitting various signals to the outside of the performance control board 12. And a port. For example, from the output port of the I/O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a sound effect signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, an illumination signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and the like. Is output.

With the above-described configuration, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, or via the lamp control board 14, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the like. The various effects are executed by performing the lighting/extinguishing drive in the above, or displaying the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game is played using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined game value can be added based on the game result. The gaming value given to the gaming machine is, directly, the payout of a gaming ball that is a prize ball or the addition of a score corresponding to this. The game balls and the record information of the scores corresponding to the number thereof may be those having a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the number, for example. Alternatively, the recorded information of the game balls and the points may have a valuable value that can be used for another game with the gaming machine, although the recorded information cannot be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize.

Further, the game value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to the payout of game balls that are prize balls and the addition of points, and for example, control to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probability change state. Do, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot gaming state is the first round number (eg, “16”) that is greater than the second round number (eg, “2”), and is executed in the time saving state The upper limit number of possible variable displays is the first number (eg, “100”) larger than the second number (eg, “50”), and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is the second probability (eg, 1/50). ) Is higher than the first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chan, which is the number of times it is repeatedly controlled to the jackpot gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is the second consecutive chan number (for example, “ It may be included that a more favorable game situation for the player, such as a part or all of the first consecutive chan number (for example, “10”) that is larger than 5”).

As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined ball is hit on the basis of a player performing a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) on a ball operation handle installed at the lower right of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball as a game medium is shot toward the game area by a launch motor or the like included in the launch device. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. As a result (the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on), the first starting condition is satisfied. After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied because the previous special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended, the special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A Be started.

Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second starting area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. As a result (the second starting opening switch 22B is turned on) and the like, the second starting condition is satisfied. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied because the previous special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended, the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. Be started. However, when the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning port.

Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2 (that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the normal symbol variable display is executed on the normal symbol display device 20. The universal figure starting condition for is satisfied. After that, for example, based on the fact that the general figure start condition for starting the variable display of normal symbols such as the end of the previous general figure game is satisfied, the general figure display 20 is started. .. In this public figure game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time elapses, the fixed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (normal symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “universal symbol loss”. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol", the opening control and the expansion opening control in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilted position are performed. The closing control and the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position after a lapse of a predetermined time are performed. Whether or not the variable display result of the normal symbol is set as "universal symbol hit" as a predetermined specific display result, such as when the regular symbol game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started, the variable display result Is determined (predetermined) before being derived and displayed.

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

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

When the predetermined big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big hit” (specific display result), and the big hit as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. Controlled to the gaming state. Whether or not to be controlled to the big hit game state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a variable display result of the special symbol, when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed but the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “miss” (non-specific display result).

As an example, the special symbols indicating the numbers "1", "3", and "7" are big hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the symbol "-" are lost symbols. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big hit symbol and a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state which is advantageous to the player. Then, during a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated, the special winning opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply referred to as "round") is executed. In a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the special winning opening is closed, and it becomes difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When a game ball enters the special winning opening, the count switch 23 detects a prize ball (a game ball entering the special winning opening), and a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are detected as prize balls at each detection. Be paid out. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "16") is reached.

When the variable display result is "big hit", it includes a case where the big hit type is any of "non-probable change", "probable change", and "probability". For example, as a variable display result of the special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number "3" is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes "uncertain change", and when the big hit symbol indicating the number "7" is derived and displayed, the big hit. The type is “probability change”. Further, when the jackpot pattern indicating the number "1" is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is "probable". When the jackpot type becomes "probable change" or "non-probable change", as a round game in the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is set as the first state (the jackpot opening state) that is advantageous to the player. The normally open round in which the upper limit time to be set is a predetermined time (for example, the first period such as 29 seconds) is executed a predetermined number of times such as 16 rounds (16 times). Further, when the jackpot type becomes "acute", as a round game in the jackpot game state, the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (the jackpot opening state) advantageous to the player. Is performed for a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 0.5 seconds), the normal opening round is executed a predetermined number of times such as two rounds (two times). The big hit game state based on the "big hit" when the big hit type is "non-probable change" is called "non-probable change big hit game state". In addition, the big hit game state based on the "big hit" when the big hit type is "probable change" is called "probable change big hit game state". Further, the big hit game state based on the "big hit" when the big hit type is "actual hit" is referred to as the "affirmative big hit game state".

After the jackpot gaming state is over, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit probability) may be controlled to be a certain variation state that is higher than the normal state. The probability variation state is controlled to continue until a predetermined probability variation ending condition such as the next big hit game state is started. Further, after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the average variable display time may be controlled to a time saving state where it becomes shorter than the normal state. The time saving state is a time saving end of either one of a predetermined number (100 times in the present embodiment) of variable display (special figure game) being executed and the next big hit game state being started. It is controlled to continue until the condition is met first. The remaining number of executions of the variable display (special figure game, etc.) until the time saving end condition is satisfied may be referred to as the time saving remaining number. The time saving state and the probability change state are also advantageous states for the player.

When a predetermined small hit pattern (for example, "5") is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes "small hit", and a big hit after the big hit game state It becomes a small hit with the probability of becoming unchanged. When it becomes a small hit, it is controlled to a small hit game state in which the special winning opening is opened twice in substantially the same opening mode (for example, an opening time of 0.5 seconds) as when it was a sudden big hit. As a result, the player cannot specify whether it was a small hit or a sudden big hit from the opening mode of the big hit game. Also, when the small hit occurs, the gaming state is not controlled to the time saving state. As a result, when the big hit is controlled to the state where the big winning opening is opened twice, it is possible to give the player the impression that a sudden big hit has occurred. That is, the small hit can be used as a so-called false big hit of the sudden big hit.

In the present embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability-variable big-hit gaming state ends is a time saving state, but does not become the probable variation state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit game state ends is a time saving state and a probability variation state.

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state, a time saving state, or a state other than an advantageous state for the player such as a probability variation state. The probability of being a "hit" and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game is a "big hit" is a predetermined reset state after the power is turned on, such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initially set (for example, when the system is reset). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

In the time saving state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is set in the first variable state (open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than in the non-time saving state such as the normal state which is not in the time saving state. Alternatively, it is changed to the enlarged open state) and the second variable state (closed state or normal open state). For example, the control for making the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 (general figure variation time) shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary figure game is Control for improving the probability of "per drawing" compared to that in the normal state, tilting control time for performing tilting control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "universal drawing" Is controlled to be longer than that in the normal state, and control to increase the number of tilts than that in the normal state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). To be done. By controlling to such a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and the special game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

In addition, the time saving state is also called "high base state", "high base", etc., and the gaming state which is not the time saving state is also called "low base state", "low base", "non-time saving state", "non-time saving state", etc. Be seen. The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also called "high-accuracy state", "high-accuracy", etc., and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is "low-probability state", "low-probability", "non-probability variation state", "non-probability variation". It is also said. The gaming state when it is in the probability changing state and the time saving state is also referred to as a "highly accurate high base state" or "highly accurate high base". The game state when not in the probability changing state but in the time shortening state is also referred to as a "low certainty high base state" or "low certainty high base". The game state when it is in the probability changing state without being in the time saving state is also referred to as "high accuracy low base state" or "high accuracy low base". A state that is neither a time saving state nor a probability changing state, that is, a normal state is also referred to as a "low accurate low base state" or "low accurate low base".

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

Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative design stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the decorative design not yet stopped and displayed (“reach variation design”). (Also referred to as) is a display mode in which the fluctuation continues, or a display mode in which all or some of the decorative patterns are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in a part of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) When the decorative pattern (for example, a decorative pattern indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative pattern display area (for example, “Middle” The decoration pattern is changing in the decoration pattern display area 5C, etc.), or the decoration pattern is displayed in all or a part of the decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It is a display mode in which the symbols fluctuate in synchronization while forming all or part of the big hit combination.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, a character image (an effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a background image is displayed, and the decorative pattern is An effect of reproducing and displaying different moving images is executed. These effects, together with the variable display of the decorative design, are called effects during variable display. That is, the variable display effect is an effect produced by the image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, and is a concept including the variable display of the decorative symbol itself. Setting the variable display mode to the reach mode is also one of the effects during the variable display. In the variable display effect, along with the variable display of the special symbol, in addition to the effect by the image (including the variable variable display of the decorative symbol itself) displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, the voice output operation by the speakers 8L, 8R is performed. Alternatively, an effect such as a lighting operation (flashing operation) of a light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 may be included.

In the variable display effect, the reach effect may be executed. The reach effect is executed in response to the arrival of the reach mode. In the reach effect, the changing speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, a character image (an effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. By making the moving image different from the decorative design be reproduced or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, the production operation different from that before the reach mode is performed. In addition, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 are the reach modes for the reach effect. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. In the present embodiment, as reach effects, normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, and a hit/small hit special reach having different effect modes are prepared.

In addition, unlike the reach effect, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, the possibility that the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and the possibility that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" are displayed in the variable display of the decorative pattern. A variable display effect for notifying the player depending on the mode or the like may be executed. As an example, the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" may be executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. Whether or not the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is executed should be determined in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", the variable display is started after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special drawing game being satisfied once. Before the resulting final decorative design is derived and displayed, after temporarily displaying the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, It is possible to perform the effect display in which all the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are changed again (pseudo continuous fluctuation) a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is the "Left", "Middle", "Right" decorative pattern display, excluding the initial fluctuation from the start of variable display of decorative patterns until the first temporary stop of all decorative patterns. This is the number of times the decorative pattern is changed again in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As an example, in the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream", a plurality of predetermined predetermined pseudo-repeated chances of special combinations are displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". A decorative pattern that is one of the types of lost combinations is temporarily displayed. In the provisional stop display, while the decorative design is displayed in a stopped state, it is displayed to the player by, for example, performing a swing fluctuation display or immediately changing the decorative design again by stopping for a short time. It is sufficient to inform that the decorative pattern is not confirmed. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, it is possible to stop the decorative design to the extent that the player recognizes that the displayed decorative design has been finalized, and then change the decorative design again.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous", for example, as the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations (re-fluctuations) increases, the variable display result is set to be more likely to be a "big hit". As a result, the player can recognize that the pseudo continuous chance display is temporarily stopped and the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous” is performed, and the variable display result is increased as the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations increases. The expectation that it will be a "big hit" will be increased. In the present embodiment, in the variable display effect of "pseudo-repeated", the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once because the pseudo-repeated change (re-change) is performed once or twice. Based on this, the variable display of the decorative pattern can be displayed as if it was started two or three times in a row. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-changes) in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” may be, for example, 4 times or 5 times.

When the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is executed, the re-variation effect by the related display effect or the like is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the first fluctuation (pseudo-relational fluctuation). Good. As an example, a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image may be displayed on the image display device 5 during each variable display (including the first change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-relation”. Further, the most variable effect may be executed by performing an arbitrary effect operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R or a lighting operation of another light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9.

As a variable display effect using the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, in addition to “pseudo-relation”, for example, “slip”, “development opportunity eye”, “end of development opportunity eye”, “after opportunity eye stop” Various effect operations such as “slip” may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “slip”, from the start of variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result, “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed. After changing the decorative design in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a single or a plurality of decorative design display areas (for example, "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) After the temporary stop display of the decorative pattern at, a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of decorative pattern display areas (for example, "left" decorative pattern) in the temporary stop display area Either one or both of the display area 5L and the "right" decorative pattern display area 5R) is changed again and then stopped and displayed, thereby effecting display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed.

In the variable display production of "Development opportunity", the decorations of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is displayed. In all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after the decorative symbols constituting the development chance eyes included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set as the reach state and the predetermined state is set. The reach production is started. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, all of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are displayed. The effect display for deriving and displaying the decorative pattern of a predetermined combination as the development opportunity item as the fixed decorative pattern is performed. In the variable display effect of "slip after opportunity stop", similarly to the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", from when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started until the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result is derived and displayed. , “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, after temporarily displaying the decorative patterns of the miss combination (special combination) to be the pseudo consecutive chance, in all, Unlike the variable display effect of "pseudo-run" in which the decorative pattern is changed again in all of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the decorative pattern is changed again in a part of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. By doing so, effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed.

During the variable display of the decorative design, unlike the variable display effect such as reach effect or "pseudo-relation", for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, or a message image display or voice output is performed. Due to a production operation different from the variable display operation of the design, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state, the reach production by the super reach may be executed, and the variable display result is " A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that a “big hit” may occur.

The presentation operation, which is the notice production, is the variable display mode of the decorative pattern after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. May be executed (started) before the change to the reach mode (before the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R). Further, the notice effect for notifying that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include what is executed after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect can be a jackpot gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to the derivation of the fixed special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol which is the variable display result. Anything that can announce the sex will do. A plurality of advance notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when executing such advance notice effect.

The notice production includes a look-ahead notice production (also referred to as a look-ahead production). In the pre-reading notice production, the variable display result is a "big hit" before the variable display is executed, which is a target (preliminary subject) for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is executed. It is a notice production that can announce the possibility of becoming. In particular, the look-ahead notice effect that continuously gives a notice over the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed a plurality of times corresponding to a plurality of special drawing games is also called a continuous notice effect. In the pre-reading notice production, before the variable display subject to the notice is started, for example, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" based on the pending memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start winning is announced. The staging operation for starting is started. In the present embodiment, as such a prefetching notice effect, the variable display result is changed to “big hit” by changing the display mode of the noticeable hold display (first hold display, second hold display) or active display. It is possible to execute a pending notice production that can give notice of the possibility.

In contrast to the look-ahead notice effect, the notice effect that is executed after the variable display that is the subject of notice is started is called an independent notice effect (also referred to as an independent notice, the change notice, or a notice during variable display). To be done.

Further, when changing the display mode of the hold display, an action effect suggesting that the display mode is changed may be executed. When the action effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display changes as a result of the action effect. In addition, the action effect may include an arbitrary effect operation such as a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R or a lighting operation of another light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9.

Next, the main operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. Although the operation will be described below with reference to a flowchart or the like, in each operation (each process), a process or the like not shown in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. In the game control timer interrupt processing, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as switch processing, main side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing. It includes processing for controlling the progress of the game. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

The switch process is performed by determining whether or not the detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. It is a process of determining for each switch whether or not it is in an on state (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed).

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

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

The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It may be included (see FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as the "big hit" to the big hit game state, and "1". It can take any value of "65535". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used for determining the jackpot type to be either "probable variation" or "non-probable variation" when the variable display result is "big jackpot". It can take any value from "" to "100". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special pattern or the decorative pattern to any of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance, and is from "1" to It can take any value of "900".

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

In the normal symbol process processing, for example, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 (for example, when it is determined by the switch processing that the gate switch 21 is in the ON state), the number of holdings has reached the upper limit number. If not, the general-purpose game is stored on hold (for example, a random number value is extracted and stored in the RAM 102), or the variable display result of the general-purpose game is determined using the storage on hold (the random number value stored in the RAM 102). Or, the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the ordinary figure game is determined, and the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED, etc.) on the ordinary symbol display device 20 is controlled according to the variation pattern to display the variable symbol of the ordinary symbol. The process is executed to derive and display the variable display result of the universal figure game, and when the variable display result is a universal figure, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is brought into a first variable state such as an open state. By executing the normal symbol process processing every time the timer interrupt occurs, execution of the normal symbol game and the first variable state of the normal variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period at the time of the normal symbol are realized.

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

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

Here, main effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, "(H)" shows that it is a hexadecimal number.

The command 80XX(H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern designation command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to each variation pattern is set. For example, a unique number (fluctuation pattern number) is assigned to each fluctuation pattern, and that number is set to "XX" in the command (for example, "01" for fluctuation pattern PA1-1). Further, the variation pattern designation command is also a command for designating the variation start of the decorative pattern.

The command 8A01 (H) is an effect control command (first starting opening winning award designating command) that specifies that the first starting winning due to the entry of the game medium into the first starting winning opening has occurred. The command 8A02 (H) is an effect control command (second starting opening winning award designating command) that specifies that the second starting winning due to the entry of the game medium into the second starting winning opening has occurred. The first start mouth winning designation command and the second start mouth winning designation command may be collectively referred to as a start mouth winning designation command.

Command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command) for designating whether or not to be a big hit and for designating a big hit type, that is, a variable display result. In the present embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each display result is set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and the number is set to "XX" in the command (for example, "00" for "miss", and "big hit" for jackpot type "probable variation"). "01" etc.).

Command 8D01 (H) is a production control command (first variation start designation command) that specifies to start variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. Command 8D02 (H) is a production control command (second variation start designation command) that specifies to start variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command. Information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern determination result designating command to be described later.

The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design determination design command) that designates to end the variable display (variation) of the decorative design and derive and display the display result (stop design).

Command 95XX (H) is a production control command (game state designation command) for designating a game state. In the present embodiment, a game state designation command corresponding to each game state is set. For example, if the gaming state is the normal state (low accurate low base), "XX" is set to "00". For example, if the gaming state is the highly accurate low base state, "XX" is set to "01". For example, if the gaming state is the highly accurate high base state, "XX" is set to "02".

Command A000 (H) is a production control command (big hit start designation command) that specifies the start of the big hit game state (start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit game state and notifies that the big hit game state has been reached. Command A100 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) that specifies the start of the small hit game state.

The command A2XX(H) is an effect control command (major winning opening opening designation command) for designating the opening of the special variable winning a prize ball device 7 of the number (round) indicated by XX. A3XX(H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the special winning opening) for designating the closing of the special variable winning a prize ball device 7 of the number (round) indicated by XX.

Command A601 (H) is a production control command (big hit end designation command) that specifies the end of the big hit game state (start of ending). The ending is an effect that is executed at the end of the big hit game state and notifies that the big hit game state is ended. Command A602 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end designation command) that specifies the end of the small hit game state.

Command C1XX (H) is a production control command (first special figure reservation storage number specification command) for designating the first special figure reservation storage number. “XX” indicates the number of first special figure pending storage. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second special figure reservation storage number designating command) that specifies the second special figure reservation storage number. “XX” indicates the number of second special figure pending storage. The first special figure reserved storage number designation command and the second special figure reserved storage number designation command may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved storage number designation command.

Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (design determination result designation command) for designating a display result among the determination results at the time of starting winning. The command C5XX(H) is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern determination result designation command) that designates a variation pattern in the determination result at the time of starting winning. In the present embodiment, random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted when the first start prize or the second start prize occurs in the process of step S101 described later. Regarding the variable display corresponding to the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3, the variable display is changed based on the random number values MR1 and MR3 of the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3 before the variable display start condition is satisfied. It is determined whether or not the display result is a "big hit" and the variable pattern of variable display (see FIG. 12). The determination at the time of winning the start refers to these determinations, and is executed in the random number determination process at the time of winning at step S213. Note that this determination may not be performed in a predetermined case. A unique number is assigned to the determination result of the display result (including the case of no determination), and the number is set to "XX" in the symbol designating command (for example, if "no determination", " 00", "Loss" is "01", "Big hit" is "02", etc.). A unique number is assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern (including the case of no determination), and the number is set to “XX” in the variation pattern designation command (for example, if “no determination”). “00”, “11” for “PA1-1”, “12” for “PA1-2”, etc.).

Next, the special symbol process process will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101. When the start winning determination processing is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is ON ( Step S201). When it is determined that the first starting port switch 22A is on, for example, when the first starting port switch 22A is determined to be on in the switch process (step S201; Yes), the CPU 103 displays the first special diagram. It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the used special figure game, has a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 is the first stored value of the first special figure reserved storage number counter (counter for counting the first special figure reserved storage number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as the game control counter setting unit). It suffices that the first special figure reserved storage number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved storage number count value. When it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S202; No), the CPU 103 stores the starting opening buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control buffer setting unit or the like). The starting opening buffer value, which is the value, is set to "1" (step S203).

If it is determined in step S201 that the first starting opening switch 22A is off (step S201; No), or if it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value (step S202; In Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is turned on (step S204). When it is determined that the second starting port switch 22B is on, for example, when the second starting port switch 22B is determined to be on in the switch process (step S204; Yes), the CPU 103 displays the second special view. It is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the used special figure game, has a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 is the second stored value of the second special figure reservation storage number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reservation storage number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like). It suffices that the second special figure reserved storage number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved storage number count value. When it is determined in step S205 that the number of second special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value (step S205; No), the CPU 103 sets the starting opening buffer value to "2" (step S206). When it is determined that the second starting opening switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No) or when it is determined that the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that The start winning determination process ends.

After executing either the process of step S203 or S206, the CPU 103 updates the special figure reservation storage number count value corresponding to the starting port buffer value so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first special figure reservation storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second special figure reservation storage number count value is set. Add one. In this way, the 1st special figure reservation storage number count value is incremented by 1 when the game ball enters the 1st start winning hole and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the 1st special figure is established. Updated to (increment). Further, the second special figure reserved storage number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is established. Updated to (increment). At this time, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like), is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 and random data provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 are updated by a random counter or the like, and the random data for determining the special figure display result is disturbed. Numerical data (see FIG. 6) indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure pending storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is "1", the pending data is set in the first special figure pending storage unit as shown in FIG. 7(A). On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the pending data is set in the second special figure pending storage unit as shown in FIG. 7(B). At this time, when the pending data is set in the first special figure pending storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first pending indicator 25A to specify the number of the first special figure pending storage incremented by one. Such display may be displayed on the first hold indicator 25A (for example, the number of lit LEDs is increased by 1). When the pending data is set in the second special figure pending storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second pending indicator 25B to display a display capable of specifying the second special figure pending storage number incremented by one. The second hold indicator 25B may be operated (for example, the number of lit LEDs is increased by 1).

The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7(A) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting winning has occurred. The pending data of the special figure game (special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the 1st special figure reservation storage section associates the winning number into the 1st starting winning opening (the order of detecting the game balls) with the holding number, and based on the establishment of the first start condition by the entry of the game balls. The number of storages of the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) is reached. Thus, the pending data stored in the first special figure pending storage unit indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game Hold to enable determination of whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state based on (special map display result) and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a specific mode (for example, reach effect) It becomes memory information.

In addition, the hold number of the first special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol (controlled by the effect control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the first hold display unit 5HL. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the first hold display portion 5HL. To do.

The second special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7B has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning has occurred. Stores pending data of a non-special figure game (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning number in the second starting winning opening (the order of detecting the game balls) with the holding number, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game balls. The number of reserved data, such as the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 and the like, are used as the pending data. It is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. In this way, the pending data stored in the second special figure pending storage unit indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game Hold to enable determination of whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state based on (special map display result) and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a specific mode (for example, reach effect) It becomes memory information.

In addition, the hold number of the second special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol (controlled by the effect control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the second hold display portion 5HR. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the second hold display portion 5HR. To do.

After executing the processing of step S210, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a previously prepared starting mouth winning designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S211). After that, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a prepared reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 (step S212).

Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (step S213). As described above, the winning random number determination process is a process of performing a start winning determination, and based on the random number values MR1 and MR3 of the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209, This is a process of determining whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed is “big hit” or “small hit” and the variation pattern (see FIG. 12) of the variable display. After that, the CPU 103 determines whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the CPU 103 clears the starting opening buffer and initializes the stored value to "0" ( (Step S215), the start winning determination process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the CPU 103 clears the starting opening buffer and initializes the stored value to "0". From (step S216), the process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid starting prize for a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both effective starting prizes can be surely completed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S213 of FIG. 5 as the winning random number determination process. In the present embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol normal process is used to set the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) as "big hit" or "small hit", and the big hit game is performed. A decision is made as to whether to control the state or the small hitting gaming state. Further, in the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined. On the other hand, in addition to these determinations, in the random number determination process at the time of winning, the game ball is extracted at this timing at the starting winning timing detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Whether or not the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target of the random number value (the random number value extracted in the process of step S209) is "big hit" or "small hit" and the variable display of the decorative pattern The determination of which the variation pattern is will be made (so-called “look-ahead”). As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning opening is started (before the start condition of the special symbol game is satisfied), the special symbol display result is “big hit” or It is pre-read that "small hit" will occur and that the variable display mode of the decorative pattern will be the predetermined display mode, and based on the pre-read result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side displays the hold display. The display mode and the like can be determined.

In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first, for example, a time saving flag (a flag that is turned on in the time saving state) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control flag setting unit) or The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by confirming the state of the probability variation flag (flag that is turned on when in the probability variation state) (step S301). Whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the jackpot gaming state, by checking the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag control unit, etc.) Specify. For example, when the value of the special figure process flag is "4" to "7", it may be specified that the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the jackpot gaming state.

Subsequent to the processing of step S301, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the identified gaming state is the jackpot gaming state, which is the jackpot (step S302). When it is determined that the big hit is not in progress (step S302; No), the CPU 103 further determines whether or not the high base in which the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S303). ). When it is determined that the high base is being performed (step S303; Yes), or when it is determined that the big hit is being performed in the process of step S302 (step S402; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that the starting opening buffer value is "2". It is determined whether there is any (step S304). When it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is not "2" (step S304; No), the CPU 103 makes settings for limiting the winning determination (step S306).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is “2” (step S304; Yes), or when it is determined that the high base is not in the process of step S303 (step S303; No), the CPU 103 From the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table shown in 10 (A), (B), corresponding to the starting opening buffer value ("1" or "2") and the current game state Then, the special figure display result determination table used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S305).

Following the processing of step S305, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S307). For example, the CPU 103 compares the individual determination values included in the jackpot determination range with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The presence or absence of a decision value that matches MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be a “jack” (a jackpot start determination). it can.

In the process of step S307, for example, the CPU 103 may read the random number value MR1 stored in the special figure reservation storage unit in step S210 and use the read random number value MR1 to make the above determination. In addition to the step S210, the CPU 103 holds the random number value MR1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (area other than the special figure reservation storage section), a storage area of the CPU 103, or the like, and makes the above determination based on the held random value. You may go. The same applies to the random number value MR3 described later. As described above, the random number value used in the winning random number determination process may not be the random value stored in the special figure reservation storage unit.

When it is determined in the process of step S307 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S307; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination (step S308). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the variation special map (“first special map” corresponding to “1” or “second special map” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the starting opening buffer value. , The big hit type determining table data is selected from the big hit type determining table shown in FIG. The CPU 103 determines which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be determined by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data.

Subsequent to the process of step S308, the CPU 103 selects a jackpot variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13) described later, which is prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance and sets it as a use table (step S309). .. The big hit variation pattern determination table is a table for determining the variation pattern of the variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit”, and a decision value to be compared with the random number value MR3 is assigned to each variation pattern.

In the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, the determination ratio is described instead of the range of the determination value. In the actual table, it is sufficient that the determined values in the range corresponding to the determined ratio in FIG. 13 are assigned to each variation pattern. The determination rate is a rate with 100 as the entire range (1 to 900) of values that the random number value MR3 can take. For example, as shown in FIG. 13(A), when the jackpot type is a probable/non-probable change, the determination rate of the variation pattern PB1-1 is 5, the determination rate of the variation pattern PB1-2 is 25, and the variation pattern PB1- Since the determination rate of 3 is 70, the variation pattern PB1-1 is assigned the determination values 1 to 45 (5% range) to be compared with the random number value MR3, and the variation pattern PB1-2 is determined to be the random value MR3. Decision values 46 to 270 (25% range) to be compared are assigned, and decision values 271 to 900 (70% range) to be compared with the random number value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB1-3. The allocation of such a determination value is the same for other tables in which the determination ratio is described.

When it is determined in the process of step S307 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S307; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the predetermined jackpot determination range (step S307). S310). The CPU 103 executes the same process as in the case of the big hit determination range for the decision value assigned to the special prize display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result decision table selected in the process of step S305. It suffices to be able to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range.

When it is determined that it is within the small hit determination range (step S307; Yes), a small hit variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13B) prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected. Then, it is set in the use table (step S311). The small hit variation pattern determination table is a table for determining a variable display variation pattern in which the variable display result is “small hit”, and each variation pattern is assigned a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3. ..

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not within the range of the small hit determination range (step S310; No), a loss variation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 (see FIGS. 13C and 13D). ) Is selected and set in the usage table (step S311). Specifically, when the current game state specified in step S301 is the non-time saving state (low base state) (when the time saving flag is in the off state), the loss variation pattern determination table of FIG. 13C is used. When the current game state specified in step S301 is the time saving state (high base state) (when the time saving flag is in the on state), the loss variation pattern determination table of FIG. 13D is set. Set in the usage table. The lost variation pattern determination table is a table for determining the variation pattern of the variable display in which the variable display result is “missed”, and each variation pattern is assigned a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3.

After executing any one of steps S309, S311, and S312, the CPU 103 determines the big hit fluctuation pattern set in the usage table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination extracted in step S209. By referring to any one of the table, the small hit variation pattern determination table and the lost variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern assigned to the determination value that matches the random number value MR3 is determined (step S313). For example, the CPU 103 compares the individual determination values assigned to each variation pattern with the random number value MR3 one by one, thereby determining the variation pattern by determining the presence or absence of the determination value that matches the random number value MR3. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the decision values assigned to each fluctuation pattern, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR3 and the minimum value of the decision values. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined by comparing with the maximum value.

After executing either of the processes of steps S306 and S313, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the start winning command at the content according to the determination result of step S308 or step S313 (step S314), and the random number determination process during winning. To finish. The start winning award command is composed of a start opening winning award designation command, a special figure reservation storage number designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, and a variation pattern determination result designation command. When the starting mouth buffer value is "1", as the command for starting winning, the first starting mouth winning designation command, the first special figure reserved storage number designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern determination result designation Make command and transmission settings. When the starting mouth buffer value is "2", as a command for starting winning, a second starting mouth winning designation command, a second special figure reservation storage number designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, and a variation pattern determination result designation Make command and transmission settings. The command set for transmission is transmitted in the command control process.

The first special figure reserved storage number designation command and the second special figure reserved storage number designation command to be set for transmission are commands for designating the current first special figure reserved storage number and second special figure reserved storage number ( The command including the corresponding EXT data), and the specified special figure reservation storage number may be specified by the count value of the first special figure reservation storage number counter or the second special figure reservation storage number counter. When the determination result of step S307 is within the jackpot determination range (step S307; Yes), the symbol designating command to be set for transmission is a command that specifies that the determination result of the variable display result is “jackpot” (“big hit”). When the determination result of step S307 is within the small hit determination range (step S310; Yes), a command specifying that the determination result of the variable display result is "small hit" (" A command including EXT data corresponding to "small hit"), and a command specifying that the determination result of the variable display result is "miss" when the determination result of step S310 is not within the small hit determination range (step S310; No) (Command including EXT data corresponding to “miss”), and when the determination result of step S303 is the starting opening buffer value=1 (step S304; No), the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed “no determination” It is sufficient to use a command that specifies that (a command including EXT data corresponding to “no determination”). The variation pattern determination result designation command to be set for transmission is a command (a command including EXT data corresponding to the variation pattern that is the determination result) that designates the variation pattern that is the determination result when the variation pattern is determined in step S313. When the determination result of step S304 is the starting opening buffer value=1 (step S304; No), a command designating that "no determination" has not been made at the time of starting winning (the EXT corresponding to "no determination"). Command including data).

In the winning random number determination process, as described above, for the variable display corresponding to the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 this time, the variable display result of the variable display (special figure game) is “big hit” or “small hit”. Whether or not it is a "hit" and the variation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 13) are determined, and so-called prefetching is performed. It should be noted that, in this process, the determination is made based on the current game state, and the determination is not necessarily accurate because the determination is not made based on the game state when the variable display is actually executed. It is possible to accurately predict the variable display result and the variation pattern. In the winning random number determination process, the process is started in step S304 when it is determined that the big hit is in the process of step S302 or when the time saving control is determined in the process of step S303. It is determined whether the mouth buffer value is "2". At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "1" and not "2", the process proceeds to the process of step S314 without executing the process of step S305 and the like, and the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed. In this way, when the high opening control associated with the time saving control is performed or when the jackpot is in the gaming state, each of the above is based on the occurrence of the start winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball entering the first starting winning opening. Restrict the judgment so that it is not performed. As a result, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start prize is achieved during the time saving control or in the big hit game state. It is possible to ensure the soundness of the game by restricting the prefetching based on the above.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 executes steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit or the like). Select and execute one of the processes.

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

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 shown in FIG. When the special symbol normal process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is "0" (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second special figure reservation storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

When it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special figure reservation storages is other than “0” (step S231; No), the CPU 103, for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, reservation number “1 Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as the reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as a storage area corresponding to “” (step S232). As a result, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (the second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, by being stored in a fluctuation random number buffer or the like.

Following the processing of step S232, the CPU 103 updates the second special figure pending storage number by subtracting 1 from the second special figure pending storage number, and updates the second special figure pending storage number, for example. The contents stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the suspension number “1” (storage area corresponding to the suspension numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure suspension storage unit is stored in an upper order (one entry at a time). It shifts to the storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers "1" to "3". Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of pending storages may be updated by subtracting one. Then, the CPU 103 updates the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variation special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, to "2" (step S234). ..

When it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0" (step S231; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether the first special figure pending storage number is "0" ( Step S235). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first special figure reservation storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". Or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

In addition, regardless of whether it is the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, if the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening The starting opening data indicating which of the second starting winning opening the game ball has entered is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding data or separately from the holding data in association with the holding number. For the special figure game corresponding to each hold data, the order in which the starting conditions are satisfied may be specified.

If it is determined in step S235 that the first special figure reservation storage number is other than "0" (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, corresponding to the reservation number "1") Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as a storage area (step S236). As a result, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) at the first starting winning opening in the process of step S236 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, by being stored in a fluctuation random number buffer or the like.

Subsequent to the process of step S236, the CPU 103 updates the first special figure reservation storage number by subtracting 1 from the first special figure reservation storage number count value, for example, and updates it. The contents stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the suspension number "1" (storage area corresponding to the suspension numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure suspension storage unit is higher by one entry ( It shifts to the storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers "1" to "3". Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of pending storages may be updated by subtracting one. Then, the variable special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the CPU 103 determines the special symbol display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol to be either “big hit” or “miss” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10 as a use table. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit” and “miss”. It suffices to be assigned to the result of the decision as to whether or not the gaming state is the probable variation state.

The CPU 103 reads out the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, which is included in the game random numbers temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236, from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the positive change state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table based on whether or not there is and the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR1, whether or not the game state is the probable change state to the determination value that matches the random number value MR1. According to, the determination result of any one of the assigned “big hit”, “small hit” and “miss” may be determined as the special figure display result.

In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10A and a second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. It is prepared. The first special symbol display result determination table, the variable display result before the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Whether to control the big hit game state as "big hit" or whether to control the variable display result to the small hit game state as "small hit" is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. This is a table that is referred to in order to do this. The second special symbol display result determination table 130B, the variable display result before the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether to control the variable display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state It is a table that is referenced to determine.

In the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10(A), whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the time saving state (low certainty state), or the certainty changed state (high certainty state). Accordingly, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display results of "big hit", "small hit", and "miss". In the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10(B), the special figure is changed depending on whether the game state is the normal state, the time saving state (low certainty state) or the certainty changed state (high certainty state). A numerical value (determined value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "miss".

In the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the special figure display result as "big hit". It is the determination data assigned to the determination result of whether to control the big hit game state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high accuracy state), than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low accuracy state) Many decision values are assigned to the special map display result of "big hit". Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as compared to the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and the big hit game is played. The probability of being determined to control the state increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probable variation state, compared to the normal state and the time saving state, the big hit The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the gaming state is high.

In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “30000” to “30100”) are assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table, no decision value is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". With such a setting, when the variable display result is determined based on that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, In the case where the variable display result is determined based on the satisfaction of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special figure display result is displayed. The proportion determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state as "small hit" can be made different.

In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not decided to control the special figure display result to "small hit" as the small hit game state. Frequent occurrence of small hitting game state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball in a game state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as the probability changing state (high-accuracy base state) By avoiding, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game due to the extension of the game. Also in the second special figure display result determination table, a predetermined range of determination values different from the setting in the first special figure display result determination table may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". .. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table, a smaller determination value than that in the first special figure display result determination table may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". In this way, when the high base state such as the time saving state or the probability changing state is lower than the normal base state or the low base state such as the probability changing state without time saving, the proportion determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state is lower. Good. Alternatively, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result is determined by referring to the common special figure display result determination table. You may make a decision.

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 to the on state (step S241). Further, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type. The CPU 103 sets, for example, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10C as a usage table. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10C, the numerical values (determined values) that are compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination are "non-probable variation", "probable variation", and "probable variation" of the jackpot type. It is sufficient to be assigned to each of the “probability”.

The CPU 103 reads out numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number MR2 included in the game random numbers temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer in step S232 or S236 from the variation random number buffer and reads from the variation random number buffer. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the type, by referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table, one of the jackpot types to which the determination value matching the random number value MR2 is assigned is selected. do it.

FIG. 10C shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table, in order to determine the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types on the basis of the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, when it is determined to control the jackpot game state as "big hit" Is a table referenced by. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second symbol). The numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type depending on whether it is a special drawing game by the special symbol display device 4B) is a plural number such as "indeterminate change", "probable change", or "probability". It is assigned to the jackpot type.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table, the assignment of the determined value to the jackpot type of "probability" differs depending on whether the variation special map is the first special diagram or the second special diagram. That is, when the variation special map is the first special figure, the determination value of the predetermined range (value in the range of “70” to “99”) is assigned to the jackpot type of “probability”, while the variation special figure is Is the second special map, the determined value is not assigned to the jackpot type of "probability". With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied With, it is possible to make the jackpot type "probably" determined differently. Particularly, in the special drawing game using the second special drawing, since it is not decided that the big hit type is set to "probability" and the short hit open big hit state is controlled, for example, by the high open control accompanied by the time saving control, the normal variable winning ball is used. In the game state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting winning opening formed by the device 6B, the frequent occurrence of the short-term open jackpot condition where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball is avoided, and the deterioration of the game interest due to the extension of the game is prevented. it can.

Even in the case where the variation special map is the second special figure, the determined value in the predetermined range different from the case where the variation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the jackpot type “probability”. Good. For example, when the variation special map is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than that when the variation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the jackpot type of “avoidance”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to common table data.

After executing the processing of step S242, the CPU 103 stores the big hit type (step S243). The CPU 103, in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit), sets a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the jackpot type determination result (for example, "0 in the case of "indeterminate change"). , And “probability change”, a value that becomes “1”) may be stored to store the jackpot type.

When it is determined that the special figure display result is not "big hit" (step S240; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S244). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S244; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 to the on state (step S245).

After performing the process of step S243, after performing the process of step S245, or when it is determined that the special figure display result is not "small hit" in the process of step S244 (step S244; No) The CPU 103 determines a fixed special symbol which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game (step S246). For example, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” in step S240, the CPU 103 determines, according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 (depending on the big hit type buffer setting value), a plurality of kinds of big hit symbols. As one of the predetermined special symbols is determined as the confirmed special symbol. When it is determined that the special symbol display result is "small hit" in step S240, the CPU 103 determines one of the special symbols predetermined as the small hit symbol to be the fixed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S244 that the special symbol display result is not the "small hit", the CPU 103 determines the special symbol that is predetermined as the lost symbol as the confirmed special symbol.

After executing the processing of step S246, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to "1" (step S247), and ends the special symbol normal processing. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" in step S247 and the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

In the process of step S235, when it is determined that the number of pending memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" (step S235; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a predetermined demo display setting ( (Step S248), the special symbol normal process ends. In this demo display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to the control board 12. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted and set, and then the demo display setting is terminated. When the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted, the production control board 12 displays a demo screen.

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types, based on the result of the determination in advance as to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". Since the variation pattern specifies the variable display content (variable display mode) of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time of the special design or the decorative design is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special figure variation time) from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result is determined. To be done. Further, the fluctuation pattern setting process may include a process of setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 4. When the fluctuation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 shown in FIG. When the fluctuation pattern setting process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is in the on state (step S261). When it is determined that the big hit flag is in the on state (step S261; Yes), the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S262). When it is determined that the big hit flag is in the off state in the process of step S261 (step S261; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the small hit flag is in the on state (step S263). When it is determined that the small hit flag is in the on state (step S263; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S264). On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit flag is in the off state (step S263; No), the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “miss” (step S265).

FIG. 12 shows a specific example of the variation pattern in this embodiment.

The fluctuation pattern PA1-1 is selected when the variable display result is “miss”, specifies non-reach (the variable display mode does not reach), and the special figure fluctuation time is normal. It is a non-reach variation pattern of length.

The variation pattern PA1-2 is selected when the variable display result is “miss”, specifies non-reach (the variable display mode does not reach), and the special figure variation time is longer than usual. Is a non-reach fluctuation pattern for short time saving.

The variation pattern PA2-1 is a reach variation pattern which is selected when the variable display result is “miss” and which specifies execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PA2-2 is a reach variation pattern which is selected when the variable display result is “miss” and which specifies execution of the super reach A. The variation pattern PA2-3 is a reach variation pattern that is selected when the variable display result is “miss” and specifies execution of the super reach B.

The variation pattern PB1-1 is a reach variation pattern which is selected when the variable display result is “big hit” and which specifies execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PB1-2 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach variation pattern that specifies execution of the super reach A. The variation pattern PB1-3 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach variation pattern that specifies execution of the super reach B.

The variation pattern PC1-1 is selected when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability" and when the variable display result is "small hit", and specifies non-reach. This is a non-reach fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern PC1-2 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probably hit”, and when the variable display result is “small hit”, and it is exclusively for the hit/small hit. It is a reach variation pattern that specifies execution of reach. Here, the sudden/small hit special reach is a reach that can be selectively determined only when the variable display result is the sudden big hit or small hit. The decorative design for the sudden jackpot is a design in which the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative designs is stopped and displayed at “3”, “5”, and “7”. The small hit decorative pattern is a pattern in which the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns is stopped and displayed at “2”, “4”, and “6”.

In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determining random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby the variation assigned to the determination value that matches the random number value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the current variation pattern. Note that, in FIG. 13A, the decision rate is described instead of the decision value.

In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the small hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13B, which is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, is used to determine the variation pattern at the time of small hit. .. As an example, in the small hitting variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 refers to the small hit variation pattern determination table on the basis of the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and is assigned to a determination value that matches the random number value MR3. The fluctuation pattern may be determined (selected) as the current fluctuation pattern. In addition, in FIG. 13, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value. Note that in FIG. 13B, the decision rate is described instead of the decision value.

In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D which is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. To be done. When the gaming state is the non-time saving state (the time saving flag is off), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13(C). When the gaming state is the time saving state (the time saving flag is on), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13(D). As an example, in each loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 refers to the lost variation pattern determination table on the basis of the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby the variation assigned to the determination value that matches the random number value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the current variation pattern. Note that, in FIGS. 13C and 13D, the decision rate is described instead of the decision value.

In the loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D, the variation pattern PA1-1 having a short special figure variation time is easily selected in the time saving state, and is more average than in the non-time reduction state. The variable display time can be shortened to suppress the generation of invalid starting winnings, and the player's stoppage of the game ball (so-called “stop hitting”) can be reduced. In addition, the frequency of execution of variable display can be increased.

As shown in FIG. 13, at the time of a big hit (probability change/non-probability change), the determination rate of the variation pattern PB1-3 that executes the super reach B is the highest, and the variation pattern PB1-2 of the super reach A and the variation of the normal reach. The determination rate gradually decreases in the order of the pattern PB1-1. At the time of losing, the determination rate of the non-reach variation pattern PA1-1 is highest, and the normal reach variation pattern PA2-1, the super reach A variation pattern PA2-2, and the super reach B variation pattern PA2-3 are in this order. The decision rate is gradually decreasing. From this, when super reach B is executed, the variable display result is "big hit" at the highest rate. Then, in the order of super reach A and normal reach, the ratio at which the variable display result is "big hit" (so-called big hit expectation degree) decreases.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the determination rate of the variation pattern PC1-2 of the certainty/small hit reach is higher than the determination rate of the variation pattern PC1-1 of the non-reach during the big hit (actual hit). On the other hand, at the time of small hit, the determination rate of the non-reach variation pattern PC1-1 is higher than the determination rate of the sudden/small hit reach variation pattern PC1-2. From this, when the variation pattern PC1-2 of the abrupt/small hit reach is executed, the variable display result is likely to be “big hit (actual)”, and when the variation pattern PC1-1 of the non-reach is executed, The variable display result is likely to be a "small hit".

After executing the processing of any of steps S262, S264, S265, the CPU 103 sets a special figure variation time (also referred to as variation time) which is a variable display time of the special symbol (step S266). The special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. Is. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure variation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in each processing of steps S262, S264, and S265. The special figure variation time is set by, for example, setting a timer value according to the special figure variation time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Following the processing of step S266, of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the special figure game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, start The setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special figure games where the conditions are satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. As a result, the special figure game is started. When the variable display using the first special figure is started, the CPU 103 controls the first reservation indicator 25A to display the first special figure reservation storage number that is subtracted by one. The hold display 25A may be used (for example, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1). When the variable display using the second special figure is started, the CPU 103 controls the second pending indicator 25B to display the second special figure pending storage number, which is subtracted by one, as a second display. The hold display 25B may be used (for example, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1).

After performing the process of step S267, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 side of the special figure display result, the variation pattern determination result, and the like, in order to notify the special symbol variation start command (variation start time command). Transmission settings are made (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 instructs the effect control board 12 from the main board 11 as a variation start time command such as a first variation start designation command and a variation pattern designation command ( A command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), a display result designation command (a command including EXT data indicating the variable display result determined in step S244), a first special figure reserved storage number designation command ( The first special figure reserved storage number count value reduced by 1 in step S237, that is, a command including EXT data indicating the first special figure reserved storage number when one reserved storage is consumed by starting execution of the special figure game) Perform transmission settings for sequential transmission. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 instructs the main control board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a variation start time command such as a second variation start designation command and a variation pattern designation command ( A command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262 or S263), a display result designation command (a command including EXT data indicating the variable display result determined in step S244), a second special figure reserved storage number designation command ( The second special figure pending storage number count value reduced by 1 in step S233, that is, a command including EXT data indicating the second special figure pending storage number when one pending storage is exhausted by starting execution of the special figure game) Perform transmission settings for sequential transmission.

After executing the process of step S268, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “2” (step S267), and then ends the fluctuation pattern setting process. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer. When the timer value of the game control process timer (timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure change time has not elapsed, so control for executing variable display of the special figure game (for example, The first special symbol display device by updating the display of the 1 special symbol and the second special symbol (including appropriately updating for maintaining the display of the special symbol for a predetermined time. The same applies hereinafter) and the like. 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B performs a process for varying the special symbol, and ends the special symbol variation process. On the other hand, the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0, and when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the device 4B, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110) is stopped and displayed (derived display) (the fixed special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time. It is preferable to control so as to continue), and when the stop display is performed, transmission setting of the symbol fixing designation command is also performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3". By repeatedly executing step S112 every time a timer interrupt occurs, variable display of special symbols, derivation display of fixed special symbols, and the like are realized.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit flag is turned on. When the big hit flag is in the ON state, the CPU 103 makes settings for ending the special game state such as the probability variation state or the time saving state. For example, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are reset (turned off), and the count of a time saving counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 for counting the remaining number of variable displays executed during the time saving state (remaining time saving) A process of setting the count value of the time reduction counter to "0" is performed. Then, a timer value corresponding to a fanfare wait time (a waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit game state, which is a predetermined time) is set as a game control process timer as an initial value. Then, "16" is set as an initial value in the round number counter for counting the round games provided in the RAM 102. After that, the hit start designation command and the game state designation command that designates the current game state (here, the command that designates the normal state) are set to be transmitted, and the special figure process flag is updated to "4", etc. The special symbol stop process ends. Since the game state is changed after the big hit game state, it is not necessary to transmit the game state designation command here.

When the big hit flag is in the off state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit flag is in the on state. When the small hit flag is in the on state, the small hit start performance waiting time (small It is a waiting time until the execution of the effect corresponding to the start of the winning game state is started, which is a predetermined time), and a small hit based on the special figure display result being "small hit" The transmission setting of the small hit start designation command (production control command) which is a control command for designating the start of the gaming state is performed, and the special figure process flag is updated to "8". On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to end the special game state such as the probability variation state or the time saving state. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag is in the ON state, and when the time saving flag is in the ON state, subtracts “1” from the count value of the time saving counter. It is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting "1" is "0", and when the count value is "0", the time saving end condition for ending the time saving state is satisfied (that is, the time saving In order to end the time saving state, the time saving flag is turned off because the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times which can be executed in the state. After that, based on the current game state, the game state designation command (here, a command that designates the high-accuracy low base state) is set to be transmitted, and the special symbol stop process ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this jackpot opening preprocessing, for example, the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by 1. If the timer value after the subtraction is not "0", it means that the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the jackpot opening preprocessing is ended. If the timer value after the subtraction is "0", the fanfare wait time has elapsed, and it is the timing to start the round game. In this case, the process of starting the round game in the big hit game state to open the special winning opening (for example, the process of transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door), the big winning opening The process of setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (here, 29 seconds) of the period for which is opened to the game control process timer is executed. When processing such as opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". By repeating step S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of fanfare) and opening of the special winning opening are realized.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit open process, the process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, the timer value after subtracting 1 or the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Based on, for example, a counter (provided in the RAM 102) that counts 1 each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the on state in the process), the special winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state (or It may include processing for determining whether or not it is time to return to the part open state).

When it is determined that the timer value after subtracting 1 becomes 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the special winning opening is made. Since it is the timing to close, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door to turn off the solenoid 82), The process of setting the timer value corresponding to the closing period of the special winning opening (interval period of the round game, which is a preset period) in the game control process timer, the process of decrementing the count value of the round number counter by 1, etc. To be executed. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, the process of maintaining the special winning opening in the open state (for example, the solenoid drive signal The process of continuing the supply) is performed to end the process during the big hit opening. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". By repeating step S115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". In this jackpot opening post-processing, there is processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become "0", processing for reducing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it has not become "0", and the like. Done.

When it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is "0", it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times, so the game control process timer has an ending waiting time (starting of the ending in the big hit game state). Is a waiting time from the end to the end, which is a predetermined time) is set to the game control process timer. In addition, the setting for transmitting the hit end designation command is performed, and the special figure process flag is updated to "7".

If the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by 1, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If it is not 0, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state Is maintained and the processing after the jackpot opening ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the process of opening the special winning opening, the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (here, 29 seconds) of the period of opening the special winning opening Processing for setting the game control process timer is executed. When processing such as opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

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

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In the big hit ending process, a process of reducing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 or the like is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, so the jackpot ending process ends. When the timer value reduced by 1 becomes 0, the ending ends, so depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, a time saving flag, a time saving number counter, a probability change flag, etc. Set the state of.

For example, if the jackpot type is “probability variation”, the time saving flag and the probability variation flag are turned on, and “100” is set as the count initial value in the time reduction counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the jackpot type is "non-probable change", only the time saving flag is turned on and "100" is set as the count initial value in the time saving counter. If the jackpot type is “probability”, only the probability variation flag is turned on. In the jackpot end process, after such settings, transmission settings for sending a game state designating command that designates the game state according to the settings are performed, and various data such as a game control process timer and jackpot type buffer setting values (next (The ones that do not want to be carried over to the variable display of) are appropriately reset and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". In this small hit opening pre-processing, the variable display result is "small hit", and it is time to open the special winning opening (for example, the small hit start performance waiting time set above). Based on the above) and the like), the process of opening the special winning opening, the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time from the open state, and the like. In the small hit opening pre-processing, for example, as in the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probability”, the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is “0.5 seconds”. By setting such as "," the small hit game state is set. When processing such as opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9". The step S118 is repeatedly executed to control the standby state until the special winning opening is opened.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this small hitting open process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big prize based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. The process of determining whether it is the timing to return the mouth from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially opened), and the timing to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state (game ball Processing for returning the special winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number has reached a predetermined number (for example, nine) or the elapsed time has reached the upper limit period set in step S118) Etc. are included. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the process of determining whether the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the timing of returning the large winning opening to the closed state if the upper limit number of times has not been reached The process of measuring the elapsed time from, and the process of opening the special winning opening again when the measured elapsed time reaches a preset time are executed. When the number of times of opening the special winning opening reaches the upper limit number, a setting is made to transmit a small hit end designation command which is a control command for notifying that the small hit game state has ended, and the value of the special figure process flag is "10". Will be updated. The command that is set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-mentioned command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed. The step S118 is repeatedly executed, and the step S119 is repeatedly executed to realize the small hitting game state.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". In this small hit end processing, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an effect operation for informing the end of the small hit game state is executed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like is executed. It includes a process of waiting until the time elapses (finishing the small hit end process until the waiting time elapses) and the like. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the state of the probability change flag and the time saving flag are not changed, and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and also the CTC (counter/timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting. After that, it is determined whether a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, a production control flag setting unit) is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, it waits.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I/O 125, a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15 receives a control signal to be an effect control command. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, for example, various kinds of operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and a light emitting body such as a decorative LED are performed. With respect to the control content of the production operation using the production device, the determination, the determination, the setting, etc. are performed according to the production control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11. Following the effect control process processing, effect random number updating processing is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 are updated by software as various random number values used for effect control. Then, the determination as to whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on is executed again.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 receives a start winning command (starting mouth winning designation command, special figure reserved memory number designation command, symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern determination result designation command) from the main board 11. It is determined whether there is any (step S401).

When it is determined that the command for starting winning a prize is received (step S401; Yes), the received command is stored in the command buffer for starting winning a prize (step S402). When the first winning opening winning designation command and the first special drawing reserved memory number specifying command are received as the starting winning prize command, the starting winning prize command (first starting mouth winning specifying command, first special drawing reserved memory number specifying command) , A pattern determination result designating command and a variation pattern determination result designating command) are stored in a first start prize-winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. When the second start opening winning award designating command and the second special figure reserved memory number specifying command are received as the starting winning award command, the starting winning award command (the second starting mouth winning award designating command, the second special figure reserved storage number specifying command) , A pattern determination result designating command and a variation pattern determination result designating command) are stored in a second start prize winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

FIG. 15A is an example of the configuration of the first start prize-winning command buffer. The first start prize-winning command buffer stores various command data constituting the start prize-winning reception command received at the first start prize-winning. In the first start prize-winning command buffer, a storage area (corresponding to each of the reserved display numbers 1 to 4) capable of storing various kinds of data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the first special figure reserved memory number Area) is provided.

When there is a start winning a prize to the first start winning a prize port, four commands of a first starting award winning designation command, a first special figure reservation storage designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, a variation pattern determination result designation command A production control command (command at the time of starting winning) as a set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. In the first start winning award command buffer, in addition to these first starting mouth winning designation command, first special figure hold storage designation command, symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern determination result designation command, other information is held A storage area is secured so that the storage area can be stored in association with the stored information.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the data for specifying the start-winning command at the beginning of the empty area of the first start-winning command buffer according to the receiving order. The data of the empty area of the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, that is, the area where no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. Therefore, when the command for start winning a prize is received, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the minimum hold display number in which the storage area of the command for starting a winning prize is all “0000 (H)” in the first command buffer for starting winning a prize. In the storage area to be stored, each effect control command data is stored in the order of the first start winning combination designation command, the first special figure reservation storage designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern determination result designation command.

In addition, the first start-up winning command buffer is provided with a storage area for storing other information corresponding to each of the reserved display numbers and a storage area for storing a display mode change pattern described later. .. The display mode change pattern is a type indicating a change (transition) of the display mode (display color) of the hold display and the active display. As shown in FIG. 15A, when the display mode change pattern is “0”, the display mode change pattern is not set, and the pending notice effect is not executed. Therefore, the display modes of the pending display and the active display are displayed. The (display color) does not change as it is in the normal mode of "white".

Further, FIG. 15B is an example of the configuration of the second start prize-winning command buffer. The command buffer at the time of the second start prize stores various command data which constitutes the received command at the time of the second start prize received. In the second start prize winning command buffer, a storage area (corresponding to each of the reserved display numbers 1 to 4) capable of storing various kinds of data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the second special figure reserved memory number Area) is provided.

When there is a starting winning prize to the second starting winning opening, the four commands of the second starting winning award designating command, the second special figure reservation storage designating command, the symbol determination result designating command, the variation pattern determination result designating command The effect control command (command at the time of starting winning) as a set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the second start winning award command buffer, in addition to these second starting mouth winning designation command, second special figure hold storage designation command, symbol determination result designation command, fluctuation pattern determination result designation command, other information is held A storage area is secured so that the storage area can be stored in association with the stored information.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the data for specifying the start winning award command from the top of the empty area of the second starting award command buffer according to the reception order. The empty area of the command buffer at the time of the second start winning, that is, the data of the area where the data is not stored is “0000 (H)”. Therefore, when the command for start winning a prize is received, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the minimum reserved display number in which the storage area of the command for starting a winning prize is all “0000 (H)” in the second command buffer for starting a prize. In the storage area to be stored, each effect control command data is stored in the order of the second starting winning combination designation command, the first special figure reservation storage designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern determination result designation command.

Further, in the second start-winning-award command buffer, similarly to the first start-winning award command buffer, a storage area for storing other information corresponding to each of the reserved display numbers is provided, and a display mode change pattern described later is provided. A storage area for storing is provided. "PT4-3-06" and "PT4-4-29" are stored in the display change patterns corresponding to the hold display numbers "2" and "4" shown in FIG. It indicates that the pending notice effect is executed for the pending displays corresponding to the display numbers “2” and “4”.

Returning to the explanation of the flowchart of the command analysis process shown in FIG. 14, after executing step S402 or when it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (step S401; No), the effect control CPU 120 plays the game. It is determined whether or not a status designation command has been received (step S403). When it is determined that the game state designation command has been received (step S403; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 switches the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag on/off based on the content of the received game state designation command. (Step S404).

The high-accuracy flag is provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit), and is turned on in response to the probability change state. The on-state/off-state is switched corresponding to the switching of the on-state/off-state. The high base flag is provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, a production control flag setting unit), and is turned on in response to the time saving state. The on-state/off-state is switched corresponding to the switching of the on-state/off-state. For example, CPU120 for production control, when the game state designating command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are in the ON state), the high-accuracy flag and the high precision flag. Both of the base flags are turned on (if they are already on, the on state is maintained. The same applies to the on/off states of both flags below). If the gaming state specification command is for specifying a high-accuracy low base state (for example, if the probability variation flag is on and the time saving flag is off), then the high-accuracy flag is turned on and the high base is set. Turn off the flag. When the gaming state designation command is one that designates a low-probability low base state (normal state) (for example, when the probabilistic variation flag and the time saving flag are designated to be in the off state), both the high-probability flag and the high-base flag are set. Turn off.

After executing step S404, or when it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (step S403; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes other analysis processing (step S405), and the command analysis processing. To finish.

Here, with reference to FIG. 16, a process executed in response to the reception of each effect control command in the command analysis process will be described. The content shown in the item of “processing content” shown in FIG. 16 is, for example, the processing executed in step S405. Further, the step number shown in the item of “processing content” indicates the step number in the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, and means that the corresponding step processing is executed. Further, each reception flag and each storage area indicated in the item of “processing content” are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Further, setting the reception flag means turning it on.

For example, when the received effect control command is a variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variation pattern command reception flag.

Further, for example, when the received effect control command is a display result specifying command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result specifying command in the display result specifying command storage area formed in the RAM 122.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display setting process (step S161).

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold display setting process. When the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start winning command is received (step S501). When it is determined that the start prize command is received (step S501; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the received start prize command is the first reserved storage number addition designation command received in the low base state or the high command. It is determined whether the received command is the second reserved storage number addition designation command received in the base state (step S502). In the present embodiment, the processing of step S502 is executed, so that in the low base state, the pending notice effect can be executed when the pending storage is increased based on the winning of the first start winning port 13, and the high base effect can be executed. In the state, the pending notice effect can be executed when the pending storage is increased based on the winning of the second start winning port 14.

When it is determined that it is either the first start winning opening designation command received in the low base state or the second starting winning opening designation command received in the high base state (step S502; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 Determines the display mode of the hold display (step S503). The effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the active display mode determination table shown in FIG. 19 which is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 according to the variable display result and the variation pattern of the variable display, and the active display mode ( The final display mode) is determined. Then, based on the determined display mode of the active display, the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display is displayed with reference to the display mode change pattern determination table shown in FIG. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 may obtain the variable display result and the variation pattern of the variable display by referring to the symbol determination result designation command and the variation pattern determination result designation command included in the start winning command.

Next, the determination of the display mode of the hold display and the active display will be described. In the present embodiment, a pending announcement effect is executed in which the display modes of the pending display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started and the active display corresponding to the variable display that is being executed are changed in stages. The active display mode determination table shown in FIG. 19 is a table for determining in advance the display mode of active display (also referred to as “final display mode”), which is the final stage of the change (transition) of the display mode. As shown in FIG. 19, the active display mode determination table is a determination for determining which display color (display mode) is to be used as the final display mode for each variable display result (including the big hit type and the variation pattern). A percentage is assigned. More specifically, the variable display results are classified into "big hit (16R)", "big hit (probability)", "miss (super reach)/small hit", and "other than the above", and the active display of each is displayed. Different determination ratios are assigned to the normal modes that are the display modes of “white”, “blue”, “green”, and “red” prepared as display colors and the circle without coloring.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the variable display result is "big hit (16R)" in which a 16-round game is executed, "green" is determined as the active display mode (display color) which is the final display mode. The highest proportion is set, and the determination proportions are set to be low in the order of “blue”, “red”, “white”, and “normal mode”. On the other hand, in the case where the variable display result is “big hit (probability)” in which a two-round game is executed, the determination rate of “green” is the highest as the active display mode (display color), and then “blue”, The determination ratios are set to decrease in the order of “red”, “white”, and “normal mode”. Further, when the variable display result is “miss (super reach)” or “small hit” in which the variation pattern includes super reach effect, the determination ratio of “white” is the most as the active display mode (display color). It is set to be high, and the determination ratio is low in the order of “blue”, “green”, “normal mode”, and “red”. When the variable display result does not correspond to any of "big hit (16R)", "big hit (probability)", "miss (super reach)", and "small hit", the active display mode (display color) is " The determination rate of “normal mode” is the highest, and the determination rate is set to be lower in the order of “white” and “blue”.

With such a setting, it is possible to notify that the variable display result is always a “big hit” when the active display mode (display color) that is the final display mode is “red”. It can be suggested that when the active display mode (display color) which is the final display mode is “green”, the variable display result is highly likely to be “big hit” (probable change/non-probable change/probability). When the active display mode (display color), which is the final display mode, is "blue" or "white", the variable display result is likely to be "miss (super reach)" or "small hit". Can be suggested. When the active display mode (display color), which is the final display mode, is “blue”, it can be informed that at least super-reach will occur, or either of the wins (small hit, big hit). The possibility that the variable display result will be a big hit (big hit reliability) increases in the order of “red”, “green”, “blue”, “white”, and “normal mode”. When the variable display result is "big hit" (probability), the active display color is set to "green" at a higher rate, and the jackpot reliability is the highest. It is possible to prevent a decrease in expectation for the display color "green", which is one step lower than a certain "red".

In the pending notice production, the display mode of "red" in which the variable display result is always "big hit" is also called a big hit confirmation stage. It should be noted that the display mode of “red” is at the stage of confirming the big hit, and as shown in FIG. 19, only 10% is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, so that the rarity value is high.

The display mode change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20 is a table referred to for determining a display mode change pattern indicating a change in the display mode of the pending display and the active display which are the notice targets of the pending notice effect. The display mode change pattern determination table is divided according to the number of holds (the hold display number of the hold storage that is the target of the notice of the hold notice effect) and the active display form (final display form). Specifically, depending on the number of held numbers “4” to “2” and the display color of the active display of “normal mode”, “white”, “blue”, “green”, and “red”. The display mode change pattern determination table is divided. In addition, in each display mode change pattern determination table divided by the number of holdings and the active display mode, the active display is performed for each variable display result such as “big hit” (probability change/non-probability change/probability), “miss”/“small hit”. Different determination ratios are assigned to the display mode change patterns set according to the mode (final display mode).

The hold display is displayed in a display color of either "normal mode" or "white" at the start of the hold display accompanying the start winning. The hold display can be changed to a different display color each time it is shifted and displayed as the hold storage is exhausted, and "normal mode" → "blue" → "green" → "red" or "white" → "blue". →Changes in the order of “green” →“red”. Further, the active display may be displayed in a different display color from the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "1". It should be noted that in changing the display color, only the change to the display color in the upper stage is allowed. In addition, the display color may be changed in two steps with one change by skipping the intermediate steps such as “normal”→“green” and “white”→“green”. In this embodiment, the display mode of the display color “white” is also referred to as a special mode, and the display modes of the display colors “blue”, “green”, and “red” are also referred to as a notice mode.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode change pattern determination table for determining a display mode change pattern in which the display mode at the time of winning and the change timing of the display mode are determined with respect to the final display mode. FIG. 20 is referred to when the active display mode (final display mode) is “green” and the number of holds is “4” (when the hold storage of the notice target of the hold notice effect is the hold display number “4”). 3 is a display mode change pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 20, the display mode at the time of winning (holding number “4”), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” to “1”, and the display mode of the active display (change timing) are shown. The display mode change pattern shown is set. As shown in FIG. 20, when the display mode at the time of winning is the “normal mode”, the rate of change by two steps is higher than when the display mode is “white” (special mode). Specifically, the determination rates of the display mode change patterns PT4-3-4 to PT4-3-7 that change from "normal mode" to "green" are 10/100 at the time of a big hit, respectively, while from "white" The determination rates of the display mode change patterns PT4-3-11 to PT4-3-14 that change to "green" are 1/100 at the time of the big hit.

When the display mode at the time of winning is “white”, the rate of change by one step is higher than that in the “normal mode”.

In this way, in the case of the "normal mode" having the lowest jackpot reliability in the final display mode, the rate of change in two steps is higher than in the case of "white", and the "normal mode" is It is possible to increase the expectation of the player in the case of ". Further, it is possible to execute an unexpected effect. On the other hand, in the case of “white”, the rate of change in a stepwise manner is high, so the process of change can be enjoyed. Further, in the case of "white", the player expects to what stage the change will finally occur, etc., so that it is easy to maintain the expectation.

Further, in the case of the “normal mode”, the rate is changed by two steps (the display mode change pattern PT4-3-3) rather than the rate of changing by one step (display mode change pattern PT4-3-1 to PT4-3-3). 4 to PT4-3-7) ratio is high. By doing so, the ratio of the two-step change can be suitably secured.

Further, even when the final display mode is the same, the determination rate is different between the case of changing by one step and the case of changing by two steps, and the jackpot reliability is also different.

Further, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20, when changing from the “normal mode” by one step, when changing from the “normal mode” by two steps, when changing from “white” by one step, from “white” to two steps When changing, in each case, the change timing is determined at substantially the same rate when the “big hit” occurs. On the other hand, in the case of “miss/small hit”, it is easy to be decided at a late change timing (when the holding number 1 or active display). With such a setting, the jackpot reliability can be changed according to the change timing. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the jackpot reliability is higher as the change timing is earlier. By doing so, it is possible to reassure the player by changing at an early stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot reliability may be higher when the change timing is later.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, when the hold number is reached (when the hold display is shifted) and when the active display is performed, the display timing of the hold display is changed. Change timing may be provided. For example, the change timing may be during the variable display of the decorative design, when the reach is reached, or when the super reach is reached.

Note that the determination rate shown in FIG. 20 is an example, and the determination rate is not limited to the determination rate shown in FIG. 20 as long as the rate of change in two stages in the normal mode is high. Although the active display mode (final display mode) is “green” and the display mode change pattern determination table referred to when the number of reservations is “4” is illustrated here, the final display mode (“normal mode”) is used. , “White”, “blue”, “green”, “red”) and a plurality (5×5=25 types) of display mode change pattern determination tables corresponding to the number of reservations (0 to 4) are prepared.

Also in the other display mode change pattern determination tables, it is sufficient if the ratio of two-step change in the normal mode is high (the ratio of two-step change is higher than that of "white", and/or two-step change from the one-step change). Including those that change easily). In the case where the final display mode of the hold display is "red", when one change changes in three stages, such as "normal mode" → "red" or "white" → "red" There may be. Also in this case, it is sufficient that the ratio of three-step change is higher when the display mode of the hold display is "normal mode" than when it is "white" (special mode).

When the final display mode is "blue" or more, the display mode at the time of winning may be determined to be "white" more easily than "normal mode". By doing so, when the hold display is displayed in "white" at the time of winning, the player comes to expect that the hold notice effect will be executed. In addition, as described above, when the hold display is displayed in the “normal mode” at the time of winning, the player expects to change by two steps, so even if any of the display modes at the time of winning the player Can give different expectations.

Returning to the description of the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 18, after executing the process of step S503, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display mode (display color) determined in step S503 in accordance with the received start winning command. The first hold display or the second hold display is additionally displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL or the second hold display unit 5HR of the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S504).

In the processing of step S502, when it is determined that it is neither the first start winning opening designation command received in the low base state nor the second starting winning opening designation command received in the high base state (step S502; No). , The CPU 120 for effect control is in the normal mode, that is, in the display color “white”, in accordance with the received command for start winning a prize, the first hold display unit 5HL or the second hold display unit 5HR of the display screen of the image display device 5. Is additionally displayed with the first hold display or the second hold display (step S505).

After executing the process of step S505, or when it is determined in the process of step S501 that the start winning command has not been received (step S501; No), the effect control CPU 120 has received the variation start designation command. It is determined whether or not (step S506). The production control CPU 120 refers to whether or not the first fluctuation start designation command reception flag or the second fluctuation start designation command reception flag is set, for example, to thereby determine whether or not the fluctuation start designation command is received. It may be determined whether or not. When it is determined that the fluctuation start designation command has not been received (step S506; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display setting process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation start designation command is received (step S506; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received variation designation command is the second variation start designation command (step S507). .. When it is determined that the received fluctuation start designation command is not the second fluctuation start designation command, that is, the received fluctuation start designation command is the first fluctuation start designation command (step S507; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines According to the display mode change pattern of the hold display number "1" stored in the command buffer for the first start winning a prize, the first hold display corresponding to the hold display number "1" in the first hold display portion 5HL of the image display device 5. Is displayed as an active display on the variable display corresponding display unit AHA by changing its display color or maintaining (without changing) its display color (step S511). The effect control CPU 120 refers to the display mode variation pattern stored in the display mode variation pattern storage area in the first start prize-winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15A, and corresponds to the hold display number “1”. When the first hold display and the active display are set to different display colors, the display color of the first hold display corresponding to the hold display number "1" is changed and displayed as the active display.

After performing the process of step S511, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to each of the hold display numbers “2” to “4” other than the hold display number “1” in the first hold display unit 5HL of the image display device 5. The first hold display is moved (shifted) one display position to the right by changing the display color or maintaining the display color (without changing) according to the display mode change pattern (step). S513). The effect control CPU 120 refers to the display mode variation pattern stored in the display mode variation pattern storage area in the first start-winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15A, and refers to the display color of each first hold display. May be changed or maintained according to the display mode variation pattern associated with each.

Then, the stored contents of the hold display number "0" (active display) in the first start winning award command buffer are erased, and the stored contents corresponding to the hold display numbers "1" to "4" are shifted one by one. (Step S514). After performing the process of step S514, the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display setting process.

In the process of step S507, if it is determined that the received variation designation command is the second variation start designation command (step S507; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 holds the second start winning command buffer stored in the command buffer. In accordance with the display mode change pattern of the display number “1”, the display color of the second hold display corresponding to the hold display number “1” in the second hold display unit 5HR of the image display device 5 is changed, or The display color is maintained (without changing) and displayed on the variable display correspondence display unit AHA as an active display (step S515). The effect control CPU 120 refers to the display mode variation pattern stored in the display mode variation pattern storage area in the second start prize-winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15B, and corresponds to the hold display number “1”. If the second hold display and the active display are set to different display colors, the display color of the second hold display corresponding to the hold display number "1" is changed and displayed as the active display.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 causes the second hold display section 5HR of the image display device 5 to display each second hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” to “4” other than the hold display number “1”. According to the display mode change pattern, the display color is changed or the display color is maintained (without being changed), and the display position is moved (shifted) to the left one by one (step S516). The effect control CPU 120 refers to the display mode change pattern stored in the display mode change pattern storage area in the second start prize-winning command buffer shown in FIG. 15B, and refers to the display color of each second hold display. May be changed according to the display mode variation pattern associated with each.

Then, the stored contents of the hold display number "0" (active display) in the second start winning award command buffer are erased, and the stored contents corresponding to the hold display numbers "1" to "4" are shifted one by one. (Step S517). After executing the process of step S517, the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display setting process.

Returning to the explanation of the flowchart of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 17, after performing the hold display setting process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Depending on the value of the process flag (initially "0"), any one of the following steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". This variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received. It includes processing for determining whether or not to do. When the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1". To be done.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol being started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. In order to perform variable display and other various effect operations, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result. The variable display start setting process ends after the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control determined in step S171 corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, effect control timer setting unit). Various control data is read from the pattern, and various effect control is performed while the decorative pattern is variably displayed.

The variable display stop process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". The variable display stop process includes a process of determining whether the variable display result notified by the display result designation command is “big hit”, “small hit” or “miss”. When the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, while when the variable display result is “miss”, the effect is The process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

The special figure winning waiting process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In this special figure winning wait process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit game state, and the big hit type specified by the display result designation command received before that is "probability change". Or, if it is "non-probable change", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6". If the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit game state, or if the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit game state, the display result designation command received before that If the jackpot type identified by is "probability", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5". Also, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “miss”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value.

The special winning opening short-term opening process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In this big winning opening short-term opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the “hit” game state of the big hit or the small hit game state, and an effect image based on the set contents. Is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, voices and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by output of a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (power switch is issued to the lamp control board 14). Various effect control in the "hit" big hit game state or small hit game state, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal (the occurrence of a big hit or a small hit) Is also included in the image display device 5, for example. In addition, in the special winning opening short-term opening process, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to the reception of the big hit end designation command or the small hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. Is updated to "7".

The special winning opening normal opening process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this special winning opening normal opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change”, and the effect image based on the setting content. Is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, voices and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by output of a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (electric power is sent to the lamp control board 14). Various effect control in the "probable change" or "non-probable change" jackpot gaming state, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of a decoration signal (for example, occurrence of a jackpot, , Including the effect control of notifying in the image display device 5.). In the special winning opening normal opening process, the value of the effect control process flag is set to "7" which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to the reception of the big hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. Update.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and the effect image based on the setting contents is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5. To display on the voice control board 13 and output a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13 to output voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, and output a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 to achieve a game effect. Various effect controls at the end of the big hit game state such as turning on/off/blinking the lamp 9 and the decorative LED are executed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on, for example, a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the figure display result is "miss" (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss” (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area). The variation pattern specified by the command) is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2, PC1-1) corresponding to the case of "non-reach" in which the reach mode is not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern. It is determined whether or not (step S552).

When it is determined that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern in the process of step S552 (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the non-reach combination (step S553). ). The production control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for decorative pattern determination of a non-reach combination updated by the production random counter provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, and stores it in the ROM 121. The fixed decorative pattern (decorative pattern of non-reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative pattern determination table of the non-reach combination that is stored and prepared in advance.

When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the reach combination (step S554). ). The production control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for decorative pattern determination of the reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124, the production random counter, or the like, and the reach combination stored in advance and stored in the ROM 121. By referring to the decorative pattern determination table of (1), a fixed decorative pattern (decorative pattern of reach combination) is determined.

When it is determined in the process of step S551 that the special figure display result is not "miss" (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable". Or, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S555). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "probable hit" or "small hit" (step S555; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, in the case of "probable hit" or "small hit" such as opening chance. The combination of the fixed decorative design which becomes the final stop design corresponding to the case is determined (step S556). The effect control CPU 120, for example, in response to designation of either the variation pattern PC1-1 or PC1-2 by the variation pattern designation command, configures one of the plurality of types of opening chance eyes to be the final one. The combination of the fixed decorative design which becomes the stop design is determined. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for chance chance determination, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit, is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the combination, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the fixed decorative patterns forming any of the opening chance eyes. In the chance eye determination table, for example, odd chances “3”, “5”, “7”, “1”, “3”, “5”, chances for small hit are formed as odd chance eyes. It suffices that “2”, “4”, “6” and “4”, “6”, “8” configured by even-numbered eyes are set.

When it is determined that the special figure display result is neither "probability" nor "small hit" in the process of step S555 (step S555; No), the effect control CPU 120 is the final decoration which is the final stop symbol forming the big hit combination. The combination of symbols is determined (step S557). The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot finalized symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like. Subsequently, according to the big hit type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, by referring to the big hit fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, the image display device 5 The "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area are determined and the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed are determined.

After performing any of the processes of steps S553, S554, S556, and S557, the effect control CPU 120 executes a specific effect setting process (step S559). In the present embodiment, a specific effect may be executed as an action effect that suggests (or agitates) the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display. The specific effect setting process includes a process for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect and a process for executing the specific effect.

In this embodiment, when the variable display ends and the hold display shifts, a specific effect that suggests that the hold display changes is executed. Specifically, when the variable display ends, the image display device 5 executes the specific effect of displaying the effect image of the shooting star toward the hold display. When the display mode of the hold display changes, a specific effect of the success mode (also referred to as the first mode) in which the shooting star effect image collides with the hold display is executed, and when the display mode of the hold display does not change. For example, a specific effect in a failure mode (also referred to as a second mode) in which the shooting star effect image does not collide with the hold display and disappears or deviates is executed. It can be said that the display mode of the hold display changes when the specific effect of the success mode is executed, and the display mode of the hold display does not change when the specific effect of the failure mode is executed.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific effect setting process executed in step S559 of FIG. When the specific effect setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 firstly outputs the special figure display result based on the display result specification command (command stored in the display result specification command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be "miss" (step S751).

In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is "big hit" or "small hit", the big hit game state or the small hit game state is entered after the end of the variable display, so that the specific effect is not executed. It is like this. It should be noted that the specific effect may be executed during variable display before shifting to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, or in the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

When the special figure display result is not “miss” (step S751; No), the specific effect setting process ends. When the special figure display result is "miss" (step S751; Yes), it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect (step S752). In step S752, as shown in FIG. 23, whether or not the specific effect is executed based on how the display mode of the hold display changes or is maintained (display mode change pattern of the hold display). Should be determined.

Further, in this embodiment, in the low base state, the hold notice effect can be executed in the first hold display, and in the high base state, the hold notice effect can be executed in the second hold display. Therefore, in the low base state, it is determined whether or not the specific effect is executed for each of the first hold displays, and in the high base state, whether or not the specific effect is executed for each of the second hold displays. To judge. That is, the specific effect may be simultaneously executed for a plurality of hold displays. On the other hand, when it is desired to clarify the target of the specific effect, the specific effect may be executed for one hold display. In this case, for example, the specific effect may be preferentially executed for the hold display in which the display mode changes. By doing so, the display mode of the other hold display that is not the target of the specific effect changes even though the specific effect of the failure mode is executed for one hold display, and the effect does not mesh. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

Whether or not the display mode of the hold display is changed may be specified from the display mode change pattern and the hold display number stored in the winning command buffer shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the display mode change pattern PT4-3-06 (see FIG. 20C) is stored in the hold display number 2, the display mode of the hold display (display) is displayed. When it is specified that “blue” is maintained (blue→blue) as the color) and the display mode change pattern PT4-4-29 (see FIG. 21) is stored in the hold display number 4, the hold display is displayed. It is specified that the display mode (display color) of is changed from “white” to “blue” (white→blue). For other hold display numbers, it is specified that the display mode (display color) of the hold display is "white" (white→white).

As shown in FIG. 23, when the display mode (display color) of the hold display is maintained (for example, “white→white”), it is determined to execute the specific effect of the failure mode, and the hold display is displayed. When the display mode (display color) changes (for example, “white→blue” or the like), it is determined to execute the specific effect of the success mode. In addition, when the display mode (display color) of the hold display changes, the effect mode of the success mode of the specific effect may be changed according to the number of changing stages. By doing so, the player is more expecting that the specific effect is executed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 23, when the display mode (display color) of the hold display changes, the specific effect is more easily executed than when it does not change. For example, when the display mode is maintained as "white", the execution rate of the specific effect is 3%, whereas when the display mode is changed from "white" to "blue", the specific effect is executed. The ratio is 30%. Further, when the display mode is maintained as “blue”, the execution rate of the specific effect is 5%, whereas when the display mode is changed from “blue” to “green”, the specific effect is executed. The ratio is 50%. When the display mode is maintained as "green", the execution rate of the specific effect is 0%, whereas when the display mode is changed from "green" to "red", the specific effect is executed. The ratio is 70%. With such a setting, it is possible to suggest to the player that the display mode of the hold display is changed by executing the specific effect.

Further, when the display mode of the hold display changes by three steps, the ratio of the specific effect being executed is higher than when the display mode of the hold display changes by two levels, and when the display mode of the hold display changes by two steps, it changes by one step. The ratio at which the specific effect is executed is higher than that.

In this embodiment, the jackpot reliability is gradually increased in the order of “white”→“blue”→“green”→“red”. In particular, the display mode of "red" is in the big hit confirmation stage in which it is decided that the variable display result is "big hit". Then, in the display mode of "green" which is one stage before the big hit determination stage, and when the display mode is maintained as "green", the specific effect is not executed. That is, when the specific effect is executed when the display mode is "green", it is surely changed to "red". In other words, in the case of the display mode of "green", which is one stage before the big hit determination stage, the specific effect of the failure mode is not executed. As shown in FIG. 19, the display mode of "red" at the stage of jackpot confirmation is a display mode with a high rarity value (most difficult to appear) in which only 10% of the "big hit" appears. Also, the stage immediately before that is the easiest to be selected at the time of "big hit" (50% at "big hit (16R)", 60% at "big hit (probability)"), so the player has already I expect it to be a big hit to some extent. Nevertheless, if the specific effect of the failure mode is executed, the player's expectation may be impaired despite the execution of the specific effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the stage of the hold display (holding notice effect) is equal to or more than a predetermined stage (here, “green” before the big hit fixing stage) and less than the big hit fixing stage (“red”) In order to prevent the specific effect of the failure mode from being executed (only the specific effect of the successful mode can be executed), it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being impaired and prevent the interest of the game from being lowered. ..

In addition, when the suspension notice production (predetermined production) is a predetermined stage that is advantageous for the player who is less than the jackpot confirmation stage, if the specific production of the failure mode is executed, the player is shown to have a further stage. .. As a result, the player may not have the expectation at a predetermined stage. Furthermore, the production of notifying the big hit such as the big hit confirmation stage is generally a rare rarity production, and such an attempt is made to increase the frequency of execution of the production that develops into such a stage. Many of the productions were unsuccessful, which could lead to a decrease in the player's interest. On the other hand, in the present invention, when the stage of the hold display (holding notice effect) is equal to or more than a predetermined stage (here, “green” immediately before the big hit fixing stage) and less than the big hit fixing stage (“red”). In particular, by preventing the specific effect of the failure mode from being executed, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being impaired and prevent the interest of the game from decreasing.

In this embodiment, the predetermined stage is “green”, which is one stage before the big hit confirmation stage in the pending notice effect, but it is at least a super reach or one of the hits (small hit, big hit). It may be a “blue” stage where the fact is decided. That is, the predetermined stage may be a stage that is less than the big hit confirmation stage and shows some advantage (the player has a sense of expectation). For example, although not provided in this embodiment, for example, a predetermined effect stage, such as a hold notice effect, which gradually indicates that the player is controlled to an advantageous state, is, for example, (1) reach determination step (2). ) Super reach determination stage (3) Big hit high expectation stage such as when a specific super reach is likely to occur (4) Big hit confirmation stage, any one of (1) to (3) The step can be a predetermined step. For example, in any one of the predetermined stages (1) to (3), when a specific production that suggests (incites) that the stage of the predetermined production shifts to the next stage or higher is performed, the success mode is always achieved and the next stage or higher. You should move to the stage of. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation from being spoiled by the execution of the failure mode specific effect, and to prevent the interest in the game from decreasing. Further, the predetermined stage may be a stage advantageous to the player other than the above (1) to (3).

In addition, when changing the effect mode of the specific effect according to the number of changing stages, the specific effect of the effect mode suggesting that the change from the predetermined step to the jackpot determination step (for example, “blue”→“red”) is a failure mode. It should be prevented.

Further, in step S752, only the presence or absence of execution of the specific effect is determined, but the effect mode of the specific effect (a concept different from the success mode or the failure mode, for example, the specific effect A or the specific effect B) is determined. You may make it provide two or more and may determine the production mode at the time of performing a specific production. For example, as with the presence or absence of execution of the specific effect, the effect mode of the specific effect is based on how the display mode of the hold display changes or is maintained (whether to be the success mode or the failure mode). May be determined. For example, the specific effect A may be more likely to be a success mode than the specific effect B. Moreover, you may make it determine the production mode of a specific production based on a reservation number. In this embodiment, a specific effect of displaying shooting stars is executed with respect to the hold display, but any effect that suggests or fuels a change in the effect mode of the hold display may be used, and the content of the effect is arbitrary. May be

When it is determined in step S752 that the specific effect is not to be executed (step S752; No), the specific effect setting process is ended as it is, and when it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed (step S752; Yes), The setting for executing the specific effect when the variable display ends and the hold display shifts is performed (step S753), and then the specific effect setting process ends. In step S753, for example, the specific effect execution flag indicating that the specific effect is to be executed is set to the on state in association with the hold display determined to execute the specific effect. In addition, when any one of a plurality of types of specific effects is executed, the effect mode of the specific effect to be executed may be stored.

In this embodiment, the specific effect setting process (step S559) is executed in the variable display start setting process (when the variable display is started) shown in FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect, and when it is executed, the setting is made for execution. However, at any timing after the display mode of the hold display is determined in step S503 shown in FIG. 18, whether or not to execute the specific effect for each hold display, the execution timing when executing the effect (success mode or failure) Mode), or at least a part of the effect mode or the like in the case of execution. In this case, based on the result of the determination, the process for actually executing the specific effect (selection of effect control pattern or the like) may be executed in steps S559 and S560 of FIG. Even in this case, when the pending notice effect (predetermined effect) is a predetermined step that is advantageous to the player who is less than the jackpot confirmation step, the specific effect in the failure mode is controlled not to be executed.

For example, after determining the display mode of the hold display in step S503 illustrated in FIG. 18, the presence/absence of execution of the specific effect and the execution timing may be determined based on the determined display mode change pattern. Then, in step S559 of FIG. 21, the determination result may be referenced to select the success mode or the failure mode.

Returning to the description of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 21, after executing step S559, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S560). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of effect control patterns (special figure change effect control pattern) prepared in accordance with the change pattern indicated by the change pattern determination result designating command. Set as a pattern. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (hold display change patterns) in accordance with the execution setting of the hold display change effect by the hold display setting process of step S161, and the usage pattern. Set as. If it is determined in step S559 that the specific effect is to be executed, one of the effect control patterns (specific effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution of the specific effect is selected and set as the usage pattern.

Following the processing of step S560, the effect control CPU 120 is provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 122, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern determination result designation command. The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern or the like is performed on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S562). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 issues, for example, a VDP of the display control unit 123 to the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern during special figure change) determined in the process of step S559. By transmitting to the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", "right" in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R to start changing the decorative pattern Just do it.

After executing the process of step S562, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S563), and then performs the variable display start setting process. To finish.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display during effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. When the variable display during effect processing shown in FIG. 24 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like, whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed. (Step S801). CPU120 for production control updates the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, subtracts 1), and when the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed in the process of step S801 (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S801). S806). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the reach effect (step S807).

After performing the process of step S807 or when determining in the process of step S806 that the reach effect period is not reached (step S806; No), the effect control CPU 120, for example, the effect determined corresponding to the variation pattern. In addition, based on the setting in the control pattern, the control for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern is performed (step 808).

When it is determined in the process of step S801 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S801; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. The control for deriving and displaying the final stop design (fixed design) which is the display result in the variable display of the decorative design is performed (step S809). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined fixed time as the big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S811). Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure winning waiting process (step S812).

After performing the processing of either step S808 or S812, or when it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has not been received in the processing of step S809 (step S809; No), the CPU 120 for effect control makes the variable display effect. The process ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, an example of an effect image when the pending notice effect is executed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 25(A), variable display is being executed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5, and the variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The active display AH is displayed in the active display area AHA. Further, the first hold display section 5HL displays the first hold displays H1 to H4 corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4”. Among these hold displays H1 to H4, the hold display H2 is displayed in "blue", and the hold displays H1, H3, H4 are displayed in "white" which is a normal mode. In addition, the hold display H2 is a hold display based on a hold memory whose variation pattern determination result is PA2-2 (super reach A (miss)), and the hold display H4 has a variation pattern determination result of PB1-3 (super reach). It is assumed that the hold display is based on the hold storage of B (big hit). Further, it is assumed that the hold display H2 and the hold display H4 are subject to notice of the hold notice effect, and display mode change patterns PT4-3-06 and PT4-4-29 are set respectively. Further, it is assumed that the second hold storage number is “0” and that the second hold display is not displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25(B), the variable display that was being executed in FIG. 25(A) is terminated, and in the display screen of the image display device 5, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are misaligned. The symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result. Along with the derived display of the variable display result, the active display AH displayed in the active display area AHA is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(C), the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed on the first hold display section 5HL in FIGS. 25(A) and (B) is started. An active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 is newly displayed in the active display area AHA. Further, in the first hold display unit 5HL, the hold display H1 is erased (digested), and each of the other hold displays H2 to H4 is moved (shifted) in the direction (right side) of the erased hold display H1. ing. When the hold displays H2 to H4 are moved (shifted), the display colors of the hold displays H2 and H3 do not change, but the hold display H4 changes from "white" in display color according to the display mode change pattern PT4-4-29. It has changed to "blue".

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25(D), the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 being executed in FIG. 25(C) ends, and on the display screen of the image display device 5, the decorative symbol display area 5L is displayed. In 5C and 5R, the lost symbols are derived and displayed as variable display results. Further, along with the derivation display of the variable display result, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H1 displayed in the active display area AHA is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(E), the variable display corresponding to the hold display H2 displayed on the first hold display portion 5HL is started, and along with this, the hold display H2 is displayed in the active display area AHA. The corresponding active display AH is newly displayed. When the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 is displayed, the display color is changed from “blue” to “green” according to the display mode change pattern PT4-3-06. Further, in the first hold display section 5HL, the hold display H2 is erased (digested), and each of the other hold displays H3 and H4 is moved (shifted) in the direction (right side) of the erased hold display H2. ing. When the hold displays H3 and H4 are moved (shifted), the display color of the hold display H4 changes from “blue” to “green” according to the display mode change pattern PT4-4-29.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25(F), on the display screen of the image display device 5, "1" is stopped and displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R, and the super reach A effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 25(G), the variable display in the decorative symbol display area 5C ends and "2" is stopped and displayed, and the lost symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result. Along with this, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H2 displayed in the active display area AHA is erased.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(H), the variable display corresponding to the hold display H3 displayed on the first hold display section 5HL is started, and accordingly, the hold display H3 is displayed in the active display area AHA. The corresponding active display AH is newly displayed. The display color of the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H3 does not change. In the first hold display unit 5HL, the hold display H3 is erased (digested), and the hold display H4 is moved (shifted) in the direction (right side) of the erased hold display H3. When the hold display H4 is moved (shifted), the display color of the hold display H4 changes from “green” to “red” according to the display mode change pattern PT4-4-29.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 26(I), the variable display corresponding to the hold display H3 being executed in FIG. 25(H) ends, and the decorative pattern display area 5L is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. In 5C and 5R, the lost symbols are derived and displayed as variable display results. Further, along with the derivation display of the variable display result, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H3 displayed in the active display area AHA is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26(J), the variable display corresponding to the hold display H4 is started, and along with this, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H4 is newly displayed in the active display area AHA. There is. The display color of the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H4 remains “red” according to the display mode change pattern PT4-4-29. On the other hand, in the first hold display section 5HL, all hold displays are erased (digested).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 26(K), on the display screen of the image display device 5, "7" is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and the super reach B effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 26(L), the variable display in the decorative symbol display area 5C ends, and the jackpot symbol showing the number "7" is derived as the variable display result in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. It is displayed. Further, along with the derived display of the variable display result, the active display AH corresponding to the hold display H4 displayed in the active display area AHA is deleted. In response to the jackpot symbol being derived and displayed as the variable display result, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

Next, with reference to FIG. 27, an example of an effect image when the specific effect and the pending notice effect are executed will be described.

The example of the effect image shown in FIG. 27 is a diagram except that the specific effect is executed, and the display color of the hold display H4 in FIG. 27C is not changed from “white” to “blue”. This is the same as the effect image example shown in FIG. When it is determined to execute the specific effect with respect to the first hold display H2 of FIG. 27(A), as shown in FIG. 27(B), the first hold display of the display color “blue” The specific effect in which the effect image SS1 of the shooting star flies toward H2 is executed. Here, an example is shown in which a specific effect in a failure mode in which a shooting star effect image SS1 disappears before hitting the first hold display H2 is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 27C, the first hold display H2 shifts to the right, but its display color remains "blue".

After that, as shown in FIG. 27E, the display color of the hold display H4 changes from “white” to “green” according to the display mode change pattern PT2-4-07. Then, when it is determined to execute the specific effect on the first hold display H4 of FIG. 27(F), as shown in FIG. 27(G), the first display color “green” is displayed. A specific effect in which the effect image SS2 of a shooting star flies toward the hold display H4 is executed. Here, an example is shown in which the production effect SS1 of a shooting star hits the first hold display H2 and the specific effect of the success mode in which the display mode of the hold display is changed is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 27(H), the first hold display H4 is shifted to the right and the display color is changed to "red". As described above, when the specific effect is executed for the hold display whose display color is "green", the specific effect of the success mode is always executed and the display color is changed to "red". It has become.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the like, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, the hold display mode at the time of winning is described as "normal mode" or "white", but it may be "blue", "green", or "red".

In addition, the “normal mode” may change to “white” in some cases. In this case, it is changed step by step in the order of “normal mode”→“white”→“blue”→“green”→“red” or “white” (at the time of winning)→“blue”→“green”→“red” It will be. Also in this case, when the display mode is the “normal mode”, the ratio of change in a plurality of steps may be higher than when the display mode is the “white” (special mode). For example, the rate of changing from “normal mode” to “blue” and the rate of changing from “normal mode” to “green” may be higher than the rate of changing from “white” to “green”.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display modes of the hold display are four types of “normal mode”, “white”, “blue”, “green”, and “red”, but there are other display modes. May be. For example, there may be modes such as "rainbow color" and "star shape". Also, a special mode that can be changed from only the "normal mode" may be provided in the pending notice effect. Such a special mode may be a display mode with the highest jackpot reliability. By doing so, the change from the normal mode can be paid more attention, and the interest in the game is improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined effect having the effect mode of a plurality of stages that suggests that it is controlled to the advantageous state (big hit game state) is the pending notice effect as the prefetch notice effect (continuous notice effect), The predetermined effect of the present invention may be another look-ahead notice effect (continuous notice effect). For example, the predetermined effect of the present invention may be a look-ahead notice effect (continuous notice effect) in which the notice image is gradually changed. Further, the predetermined effect is not limited to the look-ahead notice effect (continuous notice effect), and may be the change notice (variable display notice effect) such as step-up notice effect. In any case, the specific effect may be an effect that suggests (incites) whether or not to shift to the effect mode of the next stage when the predetermined effect is being executed.

Further, the predetermined effect may be a variable display effect of "pseudo-relation", and the specific effect is whether or not the pseudo-reaction shifts to the next stage (whether or not the next re-variation is executed). It may be a suggestive (inspiring) performance. In this case, for example, a stage in which the number of re-variations in the pseudo run is a predetermined number (for example, 4 times) may be set as the advantageous state determination stage. In the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous", the pseudo combination chance eyes of the special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, but in the specific effect, such pseudo repetition chance eyes are temporarily displayed. It may be any effect that suggests that it is stopped and displayed (for example, a "slip" effect or an effect that gives advance notice of a stop symbol). In this case, the first mode of the specific effect is a mode in which the pseudo consecutive chances are temporarily displayed as a result of the execution of the specific effects, and the second mode is that the pseudo consecutive chances are displayed as a result of the execution of the specific effects. This is a mode in which non-reach loss or reach (loss or big hit) occurs without temporary stop display. Then, when the specific effect is executed when the pseudo-relation (re-fluctuation) that is equal to or more than the predetermined stage (for example, three times) or less than the advantageous state determination stage is executed, control is performed so that the specific effect of the second aspect is not executed. do it.

Although the active display portion AHA is provided in the above embodiment, the active display portion AHA may not be provided and the active display may not be displayed. In this case, in step S503 of FIG. 18, it is only necessary to determine the display mode of the hold display from the time of winning to the display number of hold 1. Even in this case, the display mode of the hold display may be determined such that the normal mode at the time of winning is more likely to be changed to a higher notice mode than the special mode at the time of winning.

The method of facilitating the change from the normal mode to the advance mode to the advance mode at a higher stage than when changing from the special mode (“white”) to the advance mode is the same as in the above embodiment. In the process of step S503 of FIG. 18, when the display mode (display mode change pattern) of the hold display may be adjusted by the selection ratio, or when the display mode change pattern is not determined in advance, Alternatively, adjustment may be made according to the change rate when actually shifting the hold display.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configurations are not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Be done.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the pending notice effect, the pending display and the active display are displayed in four display colors such as “white”, “blue”, “green”, and “red”. The present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display and the active display may be displayed with more display colors or less display colors. Also, for example, one display color is assigned to one stage, such as “red” for the third stage of the advance notice mode, “green” for the second stage, and “blue” for the first stage. The display color of may be assigned. Further, the shapes of the hold display and the active display are not limited to circles, and may be arbitrary.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, in the special figure game using the first special figure, as shown in the first special figure display result determination table of FIG. In the special drawing game using the second special drawing as the special drawing display result, "special hit" and "miss" are special drawings as shown in the second special drawing display result determination table of FIG. 10(B). As a display result, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to each of the special figure display results. However, the special figure display result of the special figure game using the first special figure may be only “big hit” and “miss”, and “small hit” may not be included. In addition, "small hit" may be included in the special figure display result of the special figure game using the second special figure.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, in the process of step 502 shown in FIG. 18, when the first starting winning opening designation command is received in the low base state or the second starting winning opening designation command is received in the high base state. In such a case, the pre-reading notice by the pending notice production is executed. However, regardless of the received start winning opening designation command, the pre-reading notice may be executed only when the game state is the low base state or the high base state.

In the above embodiment, for example, data may be exchanged with the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server via a mobile terminal or the like having a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet network. The player connects to the management server using a mobile terminal or the like, is issued with the player's own ID, etc. in advance, and receives a notification regarding his or her performance during the game, or a past game history by his or her choice. It is possible to play a game in a game mode that reflects.

In the above-described embodiment, by performing the winning random number determination process in the start winning determination process executed on the main board 11, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the variable display is “big hit”. .. The main board 11 transmits a determination result designation command for designating a determination result to the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 determines the contents of the pre-reading notice based on the determination result designation command received from the main board 11. However, the main board 11 is not limited to the one that determines whether or not a “big hit” occurs. For example, the main board 11 transmits a command indicating the random number value extracted at the time of winning to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 determines that the "big hit" is based on the command indicating the random value received from the main board 11. It is also possible to determine whether or not to be satisfied, and determine the content of the prefetching notice and the like based on the determination result. That is, the determination processing such as whether or not the “big hit” is necessary for determining the content of the prefetch notice may be executed by either the main board 11 or the effect control board 12.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of each segment that is not limited to numbers or symbols are provided. An example of variable display is shown. However, the variable display result displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B or the special symbol that is variably displayed is a symbol indicating "0" to "9" or a symbol indicating "-". The present invention is not limited to the one configured by, etc. For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). What alternates and is also included in the variable display of the special symbol (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during the variable display and the special symbol displayed as the variable display result may be different. As a variable display of the special symbol, for example, a display of blinking "-" is performed, and as a variable display result, other special symbols ("7" for "big hit", "1" for "miss", etc.) ) Is included in the variable display of special symbols. In addition, the variable display of the decorative design includes blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design. The lighting pattern in the variable display of the normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost design) Alternately repeating is also included in the variable display of ordinary symbols. Further, the decorative design or the normal design displayed during the variable display and the decorative design or the normal design displayed as the variable display result may be different.

It should be noted that in the above-described embodiment, the ratio (including the determined ratio, etc., and the same for the probability) may include 0%. That is, the ratio and the probability may be between 0 and 100%. For example, making one ratio different from the other ratio means that one ratio is, for example, 30%, the other ratio is 70%, and the other ratio is, for example, 0% and the other ratio is 10%. Including that. Further, the sum of one ratio and the other ratio does not have to be 100% (there may be one that is not included in either one or the other, and may have a predetermined ratio). Further, when the ratio of the other is higher than the ratio of one, it includes setting one ratio to 0% and the other ratio to 100%. For example, in the above, making the determination rate of the variable display pattern in the specific period after the advantageous state different from the determination rate of the variable display pattern in the period other than the specific period means that the variable display pattern selected on the one hand is selected on the other hand. It also includes the case that the variable display pattern selected on the one hand and the variable display pattern selected on the other hand partially overlap or do not completely overlap. These may be defined by the contents of the table defining the ratio.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs the probability variation control in which the jackpot type becomes “probable variation” when the jackpot symbol indicating a predetermined number is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, For example, a probability variation determination device type pachinko gaming machine in which the probability variation control is performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area in an attacker provided in the game area may be used.

In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 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 pattern command is issued when the change is started. Although the example of transmitting is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to determine the presence or absence of pseudo-relation, the presence or absence of a sliding effect, etc. before the reach (so-called when the reach is not reached. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of the re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (so-called the first when the reach is not reached). It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the fluctuation time or the fluctuation mode after 2 stops). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the variation time by each of two commands, and the production control board 12 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted (in case of inclusion). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is configured such that a plurality of types of coins are inserted and a predetermined bet number is set and a player operates an operation lever. When a symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button and the combination of the symbols is a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible. For example, when applied to slot machines, the total number of winning combinations such as small wins and re-playing combinations (replays) is counted, and the winning percentage is calculated based on the total number of counted winning combinations. May be configured to execute.

In addition, the image display operation in the image display device and the voice output operation in the speaker for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. Various effect operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and encloses the game medium to score points based on the occurrence of a prize. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed by being preinstalled in a storage device included in a computer device or the like. Furthermore, 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 execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special pattern display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... speaker 9 ... game effect lamp 11 ... main board 12 ... production control board 100 ... game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuits 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that variably displays and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means for storing information about variable display that has not been started yet as hold information,
Holding display means for performing holding display corresponding to the holding information stored in the holding storage means,
Display mode of the hold display is usually embodiment and, the normal mode and the different special embodiment, the normal mode and the A special embodiment and different embodiments are multiple steps to notice the rate to be the preferred state notice mode And including,
The plurality of steps include an advantageous state determining step that determines that the advantageous state is controlled.
The display mode of the hold display, and the normal mode or the through changes in special embodiments or al plants constant number is the multiple steps either allow change of form changing means notice embodiment,
Further, a specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect that suggests whether or not the display mode of the hold display is changed,
When changing from the normal mode to the notice mode, the rate of changing to the notice mode at a higher stage is higher than when changing from the special mode to the notice mode,
The presentation mode of the specific effect is at least a first mode showing that the hold display of the notice mode changes to the notice mode at a higher stage, and a second mode showing that the display mode of the hold display does not change. And an aspect,
The specific effect executing means,
When performing the specific effect for the reserved display of the advance notice mode of a predetermined stage or more and less than the advantageous state determination stage, the specific effect of the second aspect is not executed,
Display mode of the hold display is a time and changed to notice aspects of a particular stage of the normal mode or from said special aspect through the variation of the first number is the multiple stage notice embodiment, the Naru different and the first count The ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different from when the notice mode of the specific stage is changed after two changes.
A gaming machine characterized by the above.