JP6747866B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium is won in a predetermined winning area (starting winning occurs), identification information such as a special symbol is variably displayed (“variation”). (Also referred to as ") possible variable display device, a specific game state that is advantageous game value to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device is a special game result (big hit symbol) Some are configured to be controlled to (for example, to be controlled to a jackpot gaming state). In such a gaming machine, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display for which the start condition is not satisfied changes, and the rate of change of the display mode and the selection rate of the number of stages of the change of the display mode are changed. There are different ones (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-183873, A

However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, when the display mode changes in a plurality of steps at a time, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the display mode has changed in a plurality of steps, and there is no interest in changing the display mode. Was enough.

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 that can improve the interest in changing the display mode.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to viewpoint A of the present application,
A gaming machine that can be variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
Corresponding display that is displayed during execution of the variable display and that corresponds to the variable display and hold display that corresponds to the variable display that has not yet started can be displayed as the specific display, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state. Specific display means capable of displaying the specific display in any of a plurality of display modes corresponding to
Change effect executing means capable of executing a special effect and a specific effect capable of notifying that the display mode of the specific display changes,
Equipped with
The specific effect can be executed in a mode that suggests a display mode of the specific display after change,
The specific effect, the display mode of the specific display has a higher rate of change in a plurality of stages than the special effect,
The specific effect, when the display mode of the specific display changes in a plurality of stages, it is possible to continuously display the stepwise change of the display mode of the specific display,
The special effect does not suggest the display mode of the specific display after the change, and is executed in a different effect mode from the effect mode of the specific effect,
The change failure effect in which the display mode of the specific display does not change in the specific effect is not executed, and the change success effect and the change failure effect in which the display mode of the specific display changes in the special effect are executed,
In the special effect , an execution rate of the change failure effect with respect to the corresponding display is lower than an execution rate of the change failure effect with respect to the hold display.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed (for example, variably displaying identification information) and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous for a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
During execution of the variable display, a corresponding display (for example, active display in the active display unit AHA) corresponding to the variable display is displayed in a plurality of display modes (for example, a plurality of colors) corresponding to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state. Corresponding display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps S341b and S343 to change the color of active display).
Change effect execution means capable of executing a special effect (for example, change effect B) and a specific effect (for example, change effect A) for notifying whether or not the display mode of the correspondence display changes (for example, the processing of steps S341b and S343). And CPU 120) for effect control for executing an effect while the color of the active display is changing,
Equipped with
In the specific effect, the rate of change in the display mode of the corresponding display in a plurality of stages is higher than that in the special effect (for example, in the case of change effect A, the display change pattern is determined other than YHP1-1 by the determination rate in FIG. Then, in the case of the change effect B, the ratio in which the color of the active display changes in two or more stages is determined as the display change pattern other than ZHP1-1 by the determination ratio of FIG. 20, and the color of the active display is 2 Higher than the rate of change in more than one stage)
In the specific effect, when the display mode of the corresponding display changes in a plurality of stages, it is possible to continuously display the stepwise change of the display mode of the corresponding display (for example, in the change effect A, the color of the active display is It changes in the order of white, blue, green, and red).

With such a configuration, the player can recognize that the display mode of the corresponding display has changed in a plurality of stages by continuously displaying the stepwise change of the display mode of the corresponding display, and The interest in change can be improved.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present application,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed (for example, variably displaying identification information) and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous for a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
A plurality of display modes corresponding to the degree of expectation in which the specific state corresponding to the variable display that has not been started yet (for example, the hold display in the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR) is controlled to the advantageous state. Specific display means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processing of steps S341b and S343 to change the color of the hold display) that can be displayed in any of (for example, a plurality of color modes),
Change effect execution means capable of executing a special effect (for example, change effect B) and a specific effect (for example, change effect A) for notifying whether or not the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, processing of steps S341b and S343). And CPU 120) for effect control that performs an effect while the color of the hold display is changing.
Equipped with
In the specific effect, the display mode of the specific display has a higher rate of change in a plurality of stages than in the special effect (for example, in the case of change effect A, the display change pattern other than YHP1-1 is determined by the determination rate of FIG. Then, in the case of the change effect B, the display change pattern is determined to be other than ZHP1-1 in the case of the change effect B, and the color of the hold display is 2 in the case of the change effect B. Higher than the rate of change in more than one stage),
In the specific effect, when the display mode of the specific display changes in a plurality of stages, it is possible to continuously display the stepwise change of the display mode of the specific display (for example, in the change effect A, the color of the hold display is It changes in the order of white, blue, green, and red).

With such a configuration, the player can recognize that the display mode of the specific display has changed in a plurality of steps by continuously displaying the stepwise change of the display mode of the specific display, and The interest in change can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
First change effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S343) that executes a first change effect (for example, change effect B) that changes the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the variable display that has not been started yet. )When,
Second change effect execution means (for example, execute the process of step S343) that executes a second change effect (for example, icon display change effect) that is displayed during execution of the variable display and that changes the display mode of the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display. Effect control CPU 120),
Equipped with
The display mode of the specific display that is displayed after the first change effect is executed is the first special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the corresponding display after the second change effect is executed (for example, "secret" display, etc. ) Is included,
The display mode of the corresponding display displayed after the second change effect is executed is the second special mode (for example, “chance” or “NEXT” that is not displayed as the display mode of the specific display after the first change effect is executed. ], “intense heat” display, etc.) may be included.

With such a configuration, the interest can be further improved by the first change effect and the second change effect.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The change effect executing means lowers the rate of change in the display mode of the corresponding display or the specific display after the execution of the specific effect (for example, by determining the display change pattern of the change effect A, the display change pattern for two variable displays). The ratio determined as (YHP3-1, 3-2) is determined as the display change pattern for one variable display of change effect A (YHP1-1 to 1-3, 2-1, 2-2). Lower than),
After the execution of the specific effect, the change effect executing means changes the corresponding display or the specific display to a display mode in which the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is high (for example, in the case of a big hit, the change effect A is changed). The display change pattern may be determined so that the display change pattern for two variable displays (YHP3-1, 3-2) is higher than that in the case of a loss).

With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the change in the mode of the correspondence display after the specific effect.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
When the execution of the specific effect has been determined (for example, when the display change pattern of the change effect A has been determined in steps S304 and S309), the change effect executing means performs the special effect before the execution of the specific effect. The execution of the effect may be limited (for example, execution of the change effect B prior to the change effect A is prohibited, or the color change of the hold display or the active display in the change effect B before the change effect A is prohibited. Do not).

With such a configuration, it is possible to further emphasize the change in the aspect of the correspondence display in the specific effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
In the specific effect, when notifying whether the display mode of the specific display or the corresponding display is changed, the display mode of the candidate after the change and the display mode before the change are visibly displayed in separate regions, Based on that the area of the display mode of the candidate after the change is larger than the area of the display mode before the change, or the area of the display mode of the candidate after the change reaches the entire area of the specific display or the corresponding display. , The display mode of the specific display or the corresponding display is changed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 30(B) to (E1), the color of the reserved display in the reserved display unit 5HR is bathed by the blue beam BM1 from the character CHα. Gradually change from white to blue).

According to such a configuration, whether or not the mode changes due to the area change is notified, so that it is possible to realize an effect that is easily recognized by the player.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a starting winning determination processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a random number determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of setting of various commands. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a reservation display data storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a hold display setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the change production A. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display change content of the change production A. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display change pattern of change effect A. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display change timing pattern of change effect A. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of change production B. It is an explanatory view showing a setting example of a display change pattern and a display change timing pattern of change effect B. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display change pattern of change effect B. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display change pattern of change effect B. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display change timing pattern of change effect B. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display change timing pattern of change effect B. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change production A setting processing. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of change production B setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of an icon display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of an icon display change pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example. It is the figure which shows the production execution example.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in the present 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 the game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launch device and is driven into the game area.

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. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc., and is identified in the special symbol game as an example of the variable display game. Special symbols (also called “special symbols”) that are possible plural types of 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 is a number indicating "0" to "9" or a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to the number or symbol. Variable display of multiple types of special symbols composed of etc. Below, the special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". ..

A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may have a symbol number for identifying each. As an example, a special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is given "0" as a symbol number, and "1" to "9" may be given as symbol numbers for a plurality of types of lighting patterns. ..

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 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 that 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, on the screen of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas are arranged. 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 of the decorative pattern (for example, vertical scroll display) is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The fixed decorative design (final stop design) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

Thus, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special drawing game using the first special drawing on the first special symbol display device 4A, or a special special game using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the drawing game, a plurality of types of decorative designs that can be respectively identified are variably displayed, and the fixed decorative design that is the variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol is to end the variable display by displaying the identification information such as the decorative symbol in a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display). .. 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 that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion/contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not 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 in a stopped state for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 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 reservation storage number is a variable display reservation number corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second hold display section 5HR displays the second special figure hold storage number 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 drawing 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 satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied 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, the variable display corresponding to the established starting condition is suspended. Done.

For example, due to the occurrence of the first start winning a game ball passing (entry) through the first start winning hole, the starting conditions 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 first special figure reservation storage number is decremented by 1, and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. When is started, the second special figure reservation storage number is decremented by 1. 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 based on the start prize. The special figure game may be invalidated, and only prize balls may be paid out. Further, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") when the second start prize is generated, the second start condition is not satisfied, and based on the start prize. The special figure game may be invalidated, and only prize balls may be paid out.

The first hold display unit 5HL displays a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure. 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 variable display 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 saying "the number of special figure reservation storages", it usually means a concept including all of the number of first special figure reservation storages, the number of second special figure reservation storages and the total number of reservation storages. 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 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 "4" which is the upper limit value 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 in the first hold display unit 5HL, a 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 on the rightmost display part corresponding to the hold number "1", each of the first hold display on the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers "2" to "4", It is moved (shifted) in the direction (right side) of the erased display area.

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 increases due to 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”). In the case where there are a plurality of second hold indications on the second hold display section 5HR, when the special figure game using the second special figure is started due to the establishment of the new second start condition, 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 the second hold display on the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4”, respectively, It is moved (shifted) in the direction (left side) of the erased display area. Note that the second hold display section 5HR may be hidden in the low base control state, and the first hold display section 5HL may be hidden in the high base control state. In addition, the active display unit AHA, the first hold display unit 5HL, and the second hold display unit 5HR may be hidden when performing a predetermined reach effect such as a big hit effect.

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 when the first start condition is established, the first erased (digested) first reserved display portion 5HL is displayed. 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 pending storage portion 5HL. Active display according to the second hold display is performed. 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 may be displayed larger than the first hold display or the second hold display. It may be. However, the display mode of the active display in this embodiment may change to a display mode different from the display modes of the first hold display and the second hold display due to execution of the active display change effect.

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.

You may make it provide the display which displays the special figure reservation memory number with the 1st reservation display part 5HL and the 2nd reservation display part 5HR, or instead of the 1st reservation display part 5HL and the 2nd reservation display part 5HR. .. In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the first hold display section 5HL and the second hold display section 5HR, the number of special figure hold storages can be specified at the top 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 reserved display device 25B displays the number of second special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. For example, the first pending display unit 25A and the second pending display unit 25B correspond to the upper limit values (eg, “4”) in the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number (eg, 4). Individual LEDs).

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 a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wings that are changed to a closed state in which the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second starting winning opening. As an example, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state or a wide open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port by changing the on/off state of the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory. It is configured so that it can be changed to a second variable state such as a first variable state such as a closed state in which a game ball cannot pass (enter) or a normally open state in which a game ball cannot pass (enter) normally.

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 detection of the game ball by the first start opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball (prize game medium), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If (for example, “4”) or less, 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 if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit value, The second start 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 number or different numbers. 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 is provided with 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, the special winning opening as the specific area of the special variable winning ball device 7 is advantageous for the player because the game ball easily passes (enters) by the change of the on/off state of the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. The open state changes to a closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 2, for example. 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 passes (enters) the special winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball is opened to 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 pass (enter). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening, which makes it difficult for the player. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. 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, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern (also referred to as "general drawing" or "normal drawing") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also referred to as "normal figure game"). Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. A single or a plurality of general winning openings for paying out as prize balls may be provided. 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 sound effects 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 the periphery 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, 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 is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

In addition, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with an upper plate (a hitting ball supply plate), a lower plate, a stick controller 31A that can be tilted by a player for a tilt operation, and a push button 31B. .. 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). There is. Further, the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A. 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. In addition, 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 intended for a setting function of random numbers used in a special drawing game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting a control command as an example of command 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 performs lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting/lighting/coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

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

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and outputs the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electric parts 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 in the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric parts for production, such as a section, to execute a predetermined production operation.

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output audio based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing 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 commands and control data from the effect control board 12, game effect lamps 9 and decorative LEDs, etc. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit and the like for driving to turn on/off the light.

As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. The wiring is connected. It should be noted that the various switches may be any switch having any 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 normal symbol display device 20, and the like.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. Also, a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like is included. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (kind of command). 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, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a program for game control to perform a control operation, and numerical data that indicates a random number value independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 for performing and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 are provided.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a reception 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 controlling microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, a predetermined random number value is displayed on a random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102. The numerical value may be stored, and the CPU 103 may update the stored value periodically or irregularly to update the random number value.

The ROM 101 included 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 constitutes 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 forming a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns are configured. Table data etc. to be stored are stored. The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 temporarily rewritably stores various data used for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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 effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. 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 an I/O operation. 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 effect control substrate 12, To the lamp control board 14, wirings for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating the lamp data are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation action of the player on the stick controller 31A is 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, numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation are updatable counted by, for example, a random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. .. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering 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 the variable display of decorative symbols and 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, in the ROM 121, table data forming a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data forming various effect control patterns, and the like are stored. Remembered The production control pattern is, for example, from process data including production control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) and an end code associated with the production control process timer determination value. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing variable display of decorative designs and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images displayed in the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or a microprocessor for image processing, which is 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 port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the performance control board 12. It is configured to include and. For example, from the output port of the I/O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14. (Illumination signal) or the like is output.

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 given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined ball is fired based on a player's predetermined operation (for example, rotation operation) of a ball operation handle installed on 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 provided in the device. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the game ball is moved by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied because of the detection. After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the last special figure game or the jackpot gaming state having ended, the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A starts. To be done.

Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting 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 condition is satisfied. After that, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the last special figure game or the jackpot gaming state having ended, the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. To be done. 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 through the second starting 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, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied. After that, based on the fact that the universal figure start condition for starting the variable display of the regular symbols is satisfied, for example, the previous universal figure game has ended, the regular figure game by the regular symbol display device 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 ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “a symbol for a regular symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the per-universal 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 are performed in which the movable wing pieces of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position. The closing control and the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position after a lapse of a predetermined time are performed.

When a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when a special figure game using the second special 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 rate 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, a definite special symbol that is the variable display result is derived. Is 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, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. The decorative patterns variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as left symbols, middle symbols, and right symbols, respectively. 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 a 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 as a specific game state advantageous for the player. The big hit game is controlled. That is, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled 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).

When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “big hit”, it is predetermined in the display area of the image display device 5. The determined decorative pattern which is a combination of the selected jackpots is derived and displayed. As an example, the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and a big hit combination is determined. It is sufficient if the decorative pattern is derived and displayed.

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 advantageous to the player. Then, a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the special winning opening to generate a winning ball. In the period up to, a round game (also simply referred to as “round”) in which the special winning opening is continuously opened is executed. During periods other than the execution period of the round game, the special winning opening is closed, and winning balls are difficult or impossible to generate. When a game ball enters the special winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball at each detection. The round game in the jackpot game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "2" or "15") is reached.

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

In the jackpot game state when the jackpot type is “probable”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-opening round (the jackpot opening door The upper limit of the period in which the open state is set is the second period (for example, 0.1 seconds) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. The control similar to the case of executing the normal opening round may be performed, except that the opening period of the special winning opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when the short-term open round is executed, the number of times the round game is executed is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”), which is the number of times the normal open round is executed, and the second round number (eg, “2”) ) Is acceptable. That is, the big hit game state in which the short-term open round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the special winning opening in each round game as compared to the big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed. It may be at least one of a second period in which the period to be changed is shorter than the first period and a second round number in which the number of round games executed is less than the first round number. Good.

When such a short-term open round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of payout balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball is won in the special winning opening. However, due to the fact that the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (0.1 seconds, etc.), a winning game (prize ball) is practically not achieved and a big hit game state is achieved. Therefore, the big hit game state (second specific game state) based on the big hit type becoming "probable", the big hit game state (first specified state) based on the big hit type becoming "non-probable change" or "probable change" The gaming state is more disadvantageous to the player than the gaming state). In this way, when the jackpot type becomes “non-probability change” or “probability change”, and when a jackpot game state in which a normally open round is executed, a game ball easily passes through the special winning opening. In the changing mode, the control for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state) is performed. On the other hand, when the big hit type becomes "aggression", when the big hit game state in which the short-term open round is executed, it is difficult to pass the game ball through the big winning opening. Control for changing the variable winning ball device 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state) is performed.

After the jackpot game state is over, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to be a probability change state that is higher than the normal state, based on the establishment of a predetermined probability variation control condition. There is. The probability change state is such that a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) of variable display is executed, or that a jackpot gaming state is started before the number of times of execution of variable display reaches a predetermined number of times, a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied. It is controlled to continue until. The probability variation ending condition may be satisfied when the next big hit game state is started, regardless of the number of times of variable display execution. After the jackpot gaming state is over, the average variable display time may be controlled to be a shorter time period than the normal state. The time saving state is such that a predetermined time saving end condition is satisfied such that a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or a jackpot gaming state is started before the number of executions of the variable display reaches a predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until. As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-probable variation", after the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes a time saving state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change” or “probability”, after the big hit game state ends, the game state becomes the probable change state.

In the probability changing state and the time saving state, the game ball is easier to pass (enter) through the second start winning port than in the normal state, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state). And the second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the control to make the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display 20 (general figure variation time) shorter than 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 of the regular variable winning ball device 6B to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as "high base control"). By controlling to such a probability changing state or a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved. The high open control may not be performed even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state.

In the image display device 5, the decorative design other than the design to be the final stop design (for example, the left design, the middle design, the middle design of the right design) is stopped in a state in which it matches the big hit combination continuously for a predetermined time, A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed, due to shaking, scaling or deformation, or because multiple decorative symbols fluctuate in sync with the same symbol or the display positions are swapped. The effect performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production. As a reach effect, a character image (effect image simulating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a display mode of the background image is changed, and a moving image different from the decorative pattern is displayed. A rendering operation different from changing the variation mode of the decorative pattern such as reproducing and displaying the image may be executed. Not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are different from the operation mode before the reach mode. The operation mode may be included in the reach effect. The reach state and its state are called the reach mode. Furthermore, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not the big hit combination, the result is "miss" and the variably displayed state ends.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns (also referred to as reach patterns) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also called reliability or big hit reliability) varies depending on the effect mode in each reach effect. That is, it is possible to change the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit" depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, a normal reach effect (normal reach) and a super reach effect (super reach) are preset. When the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit expectation degree) is higher than that in the case where the reach effect in the normal reach is executed. It should be noted that the reach effect that is the super reach may include a plurality of types of reach effects including a super reach that executes a specific reach effect having a higher jackpot expectation degree than other super reach.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state, the variable display result may be a "big hit", etc. A variable display effect for informing the player may be executed by a variable display mode of the decorative pattern. 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 corresponding to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", in response to the start condition of the special drawing game being satisfied once, the fixed decorative pattern (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started It is possible to temporarily perform a temporary display until the display is displayed, and then perform effect display for changing (pseudo continuous fluctuation) up to 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. It may be the number of times that the decorative pattern changes again in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", as an example, a plurality of predetermined predetermined pseudo-opportunity items of special combination 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 variable display effect of "pseudo-link", a predetermined effect such as an image display that is a re-change effect may be executed along with a plurality of times of variable display including the initial change. Note that the re-variation effect is not limited to the one by displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 5, and may include an arbitrary effect operation using various effect devices.

As an example of the re-variation effect different from the image display, a plurality of decorative LEDs provided inside or outside the game area during each variable display (including initial fluctuation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-link” It may be controlled so that one of the lights is increased one by one. In addition, the display color of the decorative LED may be controlled to change during each variable display (including the first change), or one of the plurality of decorative LEDs that is turned on may change. May be controlled by.

As a further example of the re-variation effect different from the image display, during the period of each fluctuation display (including the first fluctuation) by the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation", a model for effect provided inside or outside the game area ( The movable member) may be controlled to operate. At this time, the operation mode of the production model (movable member) may be controlled to change during each variation display (including the initial variation), or among the plurality of production models (movable member). It may be controlled so that the ones that operate in the above may change.

It may be controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image on the screen of the image display device 5 during each variable display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-link”. .. In addition, as the re-variation effect, for example, when a decorative pattern that is a pseudo continuous chance is temporarily stopped and displayed, a sound that is a special sound effect may be controlled to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, lighting or blinking of the decorative LED, operation of the effect model, display of effect images, sound effects May be controlled so as to execute the re-variation effect in which a part or all of the outputs of the above are combined. At this time, rather than a case where the re-variation effect is executed by only one type of effect mode, a case in which a re-variation effect in which a plurality of types of effect modes are combined is executed is included, or a plurality of times of re-fluctuation effects are performed. In the case where the effect mode in (1) changes, the possibility that a predetermined game value such as the possibility that the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit expectation degree) may 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 to three times. Based on this, the variable display of the decorative pattern can be displayed as if it was started two to four times in succession. Then, when the number of repeated executions of pseudo consecutive fluctuations (re-variation) (the number of pseudo consecutives) increases, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit expectation) is higher than that when the number of pseudo consecutive fluctuations is small. Get higher Further, the generation ratio of the effect may be controlled to change depending on the number of times of repeating the pseudo continuous fluctuation (the number of times of pseudo continuous). For example, the pseudo-repeating fluctuation may be performed twice to be a “reach confirmation”, and the pseudo-repeating fluctuation may be performed three times to be a “super reach confirmation”. It should be noted that the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-changes) in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” may be performed more than once to three times, for example, four times or five times.

As a variable display effect using such a variable display operation of the decorative pattern, in addition to “pseudo-relation”, for example, “slip”, “development opportunity eye”, “development opportunity eye end”, “chance eye stop slip” Various effect operations such as the above may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of "slip", from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result, "left", "middle", "right" After changing the decorative design in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 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, the predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of the decorative pattern display area (for example, "left" decorative pattern display area 5L) is temporarily stopped and displayed. In either or both of the "right" decorative pattern display area 5R), the decorative pattern 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 from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result. In all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbols forming the development chance eyes included in the predetermined special combination, 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, 5R are displayed. The effect display is performed in which the decorative pattern of a predetermined combination as the development opportunity item is derived and displayed as the fixed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of "slip after opportunity stop", similarly to the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result. , "Left", "Middle", "Right" in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in all, after temporarily displaying the decorative pattern of the miss combination (special combination) which is the pseudo consecutive chance, 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 reach effect or variable display effects such as "pseudo-relation", for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, or a message image or voice output as a message is displayed. Due to a production operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol, 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 as the notice production is a 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. It may be executed (started) before is the reach mode (before the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative design 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 such advance notice effect is executed.

The advance notice effect includes a prefetch advance notice effect (also referred to as a prefetch effect). 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 gives a notice in advance over the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed a plurality of times corresponding to a plurality of special figure 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” is announced based on, for example, the pending storage of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start winning. The production operation for is started. In contrast to the look-ahead notice effect, the notice effect that starts execution after the variable display that is the subject of notice 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.

In this embodiment, as an example of the pre-reading notice effect, the display part of the first hold display on the first hold display part 5HL and the display part of the second hold display on the second hold display part 5HR are set as the display mode in the normal state. By changing the display mode to a different display mode, a pre-reading notice effect of "change of hold display" for notifying a possibility of a "big hit" in the variable display subject to notice is executed. More specifically, the display color of the display portion for displaying the number of special figure reservation storages that can be specified is set to a specific color (for example, red, green, or blue) different from a predetermined color (for example, white) in normal times. It suffices to notify that the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than usual. In addition, the variable display result may be a "big hit" by setting the display pattern in the first hold display or the second hold display to a specific pattern or specific color different from the normal time (for example, a cherry pattern or a rainbow color). It may be possible to notify that the is higher than usual. Alternatively, by setting a display mode showing a predetermined message (for example, “secret” etc.) as the first hold display or the second hold display, it is notified that the display color is more likely to change to a specific color than usual ( Suggestion). The hold display that suggests that such a display form is highly likely to change to the specific form is also referred to as a suggestion hold display.

The effect of "change in hold display" is also referred to as a change effect including the above-described change in the display mode of the active display. In this embodiment, there are a change effect A and a change effect B. The change effect A and the change effect B are effects in which at least one of the hold display on the first hold display section 5HL, the hold display on the second hold display section 5HR, and the active display on the active display section AHA changes. ..

The pre-reading notice effect executed based on the occurrence of the start winning is executed (started) after the start winning occurs and before the player can determine whether the notice content by the pre-reading notice effect is realized. Anything will do. For example, the pre-reading notice production that gives a notice that there is a possibility of becoming a reach state due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is at least the variable display state of the decorative pattern based on the occurrence of the start prize becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). It may be executed (started) before. In addition, the look-ahead preview effect that predicts that the variable display result may be a "big hit" due to the occurrence of a certain start winning is at least in a variable display based on the occurrence of the starting winning rather than the fixed decorative symbol being stopped and displayed. It may be executed (started) before.

The ratio of at least any one of the colors of the hold display and the active display in the change effect A changing in two or more stages is the ratio of the change in the at least one of the hold display and the active display changing in two or more stages. Higher than. In addition, the change effect A has a mode in which the color before the change gradually changes to the color after the change. Here, “gradually changing” means that, in the state in which both the area of the candidate mode after the change of at least one of the hold display and the active display and the mode before the change are shown with the passage of time, It refers to a mode of change in which the area of the mode of the candidate after the change is expanded.

When the change effect B is executed, the display mode of the hold display may change or may not change. Of the change effects B, the effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes is also referred to as the hold display change success effect. Of the change effects B, the effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change is also referred to as a hold display change failure effect. In addition, the change effect B includes the hold display change common effect. When the change effect B is executed, first, the hold display change common effect that is commonly executed when the display mode of the hold display is changed and when it is not changed is executed. The hold display change common effect includes, for example, an effect effect in which an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and an effect is exerted on the hold display corresponding to the variable display that is the subject of advance notice. Good. In the effect display in the hold display change common effect, the display mode of the hold display is changed by acting on either the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HL or the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HR. It may be any display effect that suggests that it may change. With such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a part or all of the light-emitting bodies such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

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

In this embodiment, by changing the display of the effect image on the active display portion AHA to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time, there is a possibility that a "big hit" will occur in the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied. The notice production of the notice of "active display change" is executed. More specifically, the display color on the active display portion AHA is set to a specific color (for example, red, green, blue, or the like) or a specific color (for example, a cherry tree pattern or a rainbow) different from a predetermined color (for example, white) under normal conditions. It is sufficient to inform that the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than usual by setting the color etc.). Here, the expectation degree for the big hit in the manner of display on hold and active display (display color etc.) is, for example, white, blue, green, red when the white display, which is a normal display manner, has the lowest expectation. It is set in advance such that the cherry blossom pattern and the iridescent color increase in order (stepwise).

In addition, by setting the icon displayed on the active display portion AHA to a specific icon different from the normal round solid color, a message such as "?", "chance", or "heat" is notified, It is only necessary to be able to suggest the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit". In addition, the icon displayed on the active display portion AHA includes, for example, an icon for notifying a message such as "NEXT" and notifying that the pseudo link variation in the variable display effect of "pseudo link" is executed. Good. The notice effect of "active display change" is also referred to as active display change effect.

When the active display change effect is executed, there are cases where the display color of the active display on the active display portion AHA, the display mode of the icons, etc. change, and there is a case where it does not change. Among the active display change effects, the effect in which the display mode of the active display changes is also referred to as active display change success effect. Of the active display change effects, the effect in which the display mode of the active display does not change is also referred to as active display change failure effect. In addition, the active display change effect includes an active display change common effect. When the active display change effect is executed, first, the active display change common effect that is commonly executed when the display mode of the active display is changed and when it is not changed is executed. Similar to the hold display change common effect, the active display change common effect includes, for example, an effect effect in which an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to exert an effect on the active display. Good. The action effect in the active display change common effect may be a display effect that suggests that the display mode of the active display may be changed by affecting the active display in the active display portion AHA. With such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a part or all of the light-emitting bodies such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

When the active display change success effect is executed after the active display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the active display affected by the effect effect is changed. In this way, after the action effect in the active display change common effect is executed, the effect in which the display mode of the active display having the effect changes is also referred to as an active change effect as the second success effect. On the other hand, when the active display change failure effect is executed after the active display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the active display affected by the effect effect is not changed. In this way, the effect in which the active effect in the active display change common effect is executed but the display mode of the active display in which the effect is exerted does not change is also referred to as an active change gust effect as the second failure effect.

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

When the variable symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode is "non-reach" ("normal"). A case where the variable display mode is “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) is included. When the variable display mode is "non-reach", the variable display of the decorative pattern is started after the variable display of the decorative pattern is not changed to the reach state, and a predetermined combination of decorative patterns that does not reach (non-reach) The reach combination) is stopped and displayed (derived). When the variable display mode is “reach”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and finally the big hit combination is A combination of predetermined decorative patterns that does not become (reach combination) is stopped and displayed (derived). The decorative designs forming the non-reach combination and the reach combination may be included in the non-specific display result together with the special design which is a lost design.

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

In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is 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 interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, the RAM 101 is cleared, for example. In addition, register setting of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, 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 such game control main processing receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it sets the interrupt disabled state and executes predetermined game control timer interrupt processing. The game control timer interrupt processing, for example, 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, such as the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It includes a process for controlling the progress of the.

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

As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and a universal number. It is sufficient that the random number MR5 for determining the figure display result is included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as a "big hit" to the big hit game state. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as "non-probable variation", "probable variation", or "probability" when the variable display result is "big jackpot". It is a random number value used for. 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 symbol or the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random number MR5 for determining the figure display result is a state in which the second start winning port formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is closed (normally open) with the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in the figure game being set as "per figure". It is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the open state (enlarged open state) in which the game ball easily passes (enters) more frequently than the state).

In the special symbol process process included in the game control timer interrupt 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 display on the special symbol display device 4 is performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform operation control and opening/closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation on the normal symbol display device 20 (for example, turning on and off the segment LED, etc.), the variable display of the normal symbol, the tilting operation setting of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the like. Is a process that enables In the normal symbol process process, as a high opening control associated with the time saving control, control for shortening the variation time of the regular symbol in the regular symbol game (ordinary symbol variation time) in the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state, and each time The control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the ordinary pattern is "Public hit" in the ordinary figure game compared to the normal state, the ordinary variable winning ball device based on the variable display result being "Public hit" 6B, part or all of the control for increasing the tilting control time for performing tilting control of the movable blades compared with the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilting times compared with the normal state are performed.

The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, one of the output ports included in the I/O 105, which corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102, is output to the effect control board 12. After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn on the production control INT signal for a predetermined time and then to the off state. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.

FIG. 3 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). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as the game control flag setting unit). To execute.

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

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

After performing either of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the holding storage number count value corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second pending storage count value is incremented by 1. Thus, the first reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. It is updated to increase (increment). Further, the second reserved storage number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is established. It is updated to increase (increment). In this way, when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure reservation storage number is updated by 1 and when the second start condition is satisfied, the second special figure reservation storage number is updated by 1. .. 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 by a random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 are used for determining the special figure display result. Numerical data 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).

In the process of step S210, for example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the pending data is set in the first special figure pending storage unit, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the pending data is reserved. The data is set in the second special figure reservation storage unit. The 1st special figure reservation storage section, the game ball passes (enters) the 1st starting winning a prize mouth which the normal winning a prize device 6A forms, the 1st starting winning occurs, but the special figure game which is not started yet ( A special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored as a reserve memory. The 2nd special figure reservation storage section, the game ball has passed (entered) the 2nd starting winning a prize mouth which the normal variable winning a prize ball device 6B forms, but the 2nd starting winning a prize occurs, but the special figure game which is not started yet The (special character game using the second special character in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored as a reserve memory.

The 1st special figure reservation storage section, for example, relates to the winning order to the 1st starting winning a prize mouth (detection order of the game sphere) with the reservation number, on the basis of the establishment of the 1st starting condition by the passage (entry) of the game sphere. The CPU 103 stores the numeric data indicating 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 as reserved data, and stores the data. It is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The pending data thus stored in the first special figure pending storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display result ) Based on whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state, whether the jackpot type when the variable display result is "big hit" is one of a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a specific mode (for example, It becomes the pending storage information that enables it to be determined whether or not it is a reach effect of super reach, etc.

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

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

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S212 of FIG. 4 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, in the special symbol normal process (step S110 of FIG. 3, FIG. 7) described later, the special symbol display result is “big hit” and the big hit game state. Whether or not the control is performed is determined, and the variation pattern is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the random number value determination process at the time of winning in step S212 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning port (first starting winning port or second starting winning port). By executing the determination, it is determined whether or not it is the random number value MR1 that is determined to derive the big hit symbol as the special symbol display result, and the random number value MR3 that is determined as the variation pattern that makes the variable display state of the decorative symbol the reach state. It is determined whether or not With this, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the starting winning opening is started, whether or not the special symbol display result is a "big hit", the ornament Whether to reach the reach state during variable display of symbols is predicted, and based on this prediction result, the production control CPU 12 or the like on the side of the production control board 12 executes the notice production as the prefetch production. Can be determined.

In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time saving flag or a probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit or the like), for example, to play a pachinko game. The current game state of the machine 1 is specified (step S401). More specifically, when the probability variation flag is on, the gaming state is the probability variation state, when the probability variation flag is off and the time saving flag is on, the gaming state is the time saving state, and both the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are When it is off, it may be specified that it is in a normal state. In addition, 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.), it is possible to determine whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the jackpot gaming state. All you have to do is identify it.

The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state thus identified is in the big-hit gaming state and is in the big-hit (step S402). At this time, when it is determined that the big hit is not being performed, it is further determined whether or not the high base in which the high opening control associated with the time saving control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time saving state (step S403). When it is determined in step S402 that the jackpot is in progress (step S402; Yes), and when it is determined in step S403 that the base is high (step S403; Yes), the starting opening buffer value is "2". Is determined (step S404).

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

The CPU 101 sets a jackpot determination range in order to determine whether or not the variable display content is "big hit". For example, data used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current game state from the specific display result decision table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance (special figure display result decision table data). ) Is selected. In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the determination value in which the special figure display result is assigned to "big hit" may be set as the big hit determination range. This jackpot determination range is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in the process of step S209. At this time, if the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, the variable display content is determined to be a “jackpot”.

When it is determined that the variable display content is not “big hit” in response to the random number value MR1 being out of the big hit determination range, the super reach determination range and the reach determination range at the time of losing are set. The super-reach determination range and reach determination range at the time of loss can be determined to a variation pattern with reach production including super-reach or normal reach regardless of the number of special map pending storage (random number for variation pattern determination). It may be predetermined as the range of the numerical value MR3).

When the variable display of the special pattern or the decorative pattern is started, it is prepared in advance by using the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern determination table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. The variation pattern used in the variable display this time is determined from the plurality of variation patterns. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to any of the plurality of fluctuation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determination value that matches the random number value MR3 is assigned as the variation pattern used in the variable display this time. For example, in the variation pattern determination table used when the variable display result is “miss”, the determination values are assigned to the plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 10(B1) and FIG. 10(B2). It differs depending on the number of figure storages reserved and the number of second special figure storages reserved. However, some of the determined values are assigned to the same (or the same type) variation patterns regardless of the number of first special figure pending storages and the number of second special figure pending storages. In the table data that constitutes such a fluctuation pattern determination table, among the decision values assigned to the fluctuation patterns involving super reach, the range of the decision values assigned to the fluctuation patterns involving super reach regardless of the number of special figure pending storage However, it suffices if it is predetermined as the super reach determination range. In addition, in the table data that constitutes the fluctuation pattern determination table, among the decision values assigned to the fluctuation patterns involving the reach effect including the normal reach, it is assigned to the fluctuation patterns involving the reach effect regardless of the number of special figure reservation storages. The range of the determined value may be predetermined as the reach determination range.

In the normal state where the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state without the time saving control, the variation pattern determination table in which the determination value as shown in FIG. 10B1 is assigned to the variation pattern is used. In this case, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of "295" to "300", it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of the first special figure reservation storages. .. On the other hand, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of "271" to "300", it is uncertain whether or not superreach is involved in accordance with the first special figure reservation storage number. , It is determined that the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach is determined regardless of at least the first special figure reservation storage number.

In addition, during the time saving in which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability changing state involving the time saving control or the time saving state, the variation pattern determination table in which the determination value as shown in FIG. 10B2 is assigned to the variation pattern is used. To be In this case, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of "295" to "300", it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of second special figure reservation storages. .. On the other hand, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with normal reach is determined regardless of the number of second special figure reservation storages. ..

The number of special figure reservation storages when the start winning is generated (the first special figure reservation storage number, the second special figure reservation storage number) does not match the special figure reservation storage number when the variable display is actually started. Of course, it may change due to execution of variable display or generation of a new start winning after the start winning. Therefore, in the determination result at the time of starting winning and the determination of the variation pattern at the time of starting the variable display, the table data selected may not match due to the difference in the number of special figure reservation storages, and at the time of starting winning, the specific variation pattern may be changed. It is generally difficult to determine and predict whether or not to make a decision. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “miss”, the determination value assigned to the variation pattern involving at least the variation pattern involving super reach or the reach effect including the normal reach is It contains a common decision value regardless of the number of special figure reservation storages. Therefore, whether or not it is decided that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of special figure holding memories at the time of winning the start or at the time of starting the variable display in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and reach production including normal reach It is possible to determine whether or not it has been decided that the variation pattern with is decided.

In the normal time when the time saving control is not performed, when the variable display result is “miss”, if the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content Is determined to be "confirmation of super reach upon loss", and if the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is within the range of "271" to "300", the variable display content is "confirmation of reach upon loss". judge. In the case where the variable display result is “miss” during the time saving during the time saving control, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content If the random number knowledge MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “300”, the variable display content is “reach determination when lost”. judge.

When it is determined in step S404 shown in FIG. 5 that the starting opening buffer value is "1" instead of "2" (step S404; No), the setting for limiting the winning determination in the process of step S405 is performed. Perform (step S406). 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, it is based on the occurrence of the starting winning prize (first starting winning prize) due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning hole. The variable display content is restricted so that it is not judged. Thereby, 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 is performed during the high opening control or in the big hit game state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the pre-reading notice based on the winning prize from being executed.

After that, the contents of notification at the time of winning the prize are set according to the determination result of the process of step S405 and the setting of the process of step S406 (step S407). According to such notification contents, a setting is made to transmit a prize-winning determination result command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 (step S408), and then the winning random-number determining process is ended.

FIG. 6 shows a starting mouth winning designation command (first starting mouth winning designation command and second starting mouth winning designation command), a reserved storage number notification command (first reserved storage number notification command and second reserved storage number notification command), The example of setting of the determination result command at the time of winning is shown. In this embodiment, a command B100H that is the first start mouth winning designation command and a command B200H that is the second start mouth winning designation command are prepared in advance as the start mouth winning designation command. The subscript H indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, as the reserved storage number notification command, a command C1XXH which is the first reserved storage number notification command and a command C2XXH which is the second reserved storage number notification command are prepared in advance. Note that XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the reserved storage number notification command, different EXT data (for example, any of 00H to 04H) is set according to the special figure reserved storage number. Further, a command C4XXH which is a winning determination result command is prepared in advance.

When the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, the steps shown in FIG. The first starting condition is satisfied when it is determined in the process of S202 that the number of first special figure pending storage does not reach the upper limit value. The first starting condition is a condition for executing a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start opening buffer value is set to "1" in the process of step S203 shown in FIG. 4, and the transmission setting is performed in the process of step S211, so that the main board 11 changes to the effect control board. The first start opening winning award designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, by performing the transmission setting in the process of step S408 shown in FIG. 5, the winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. 4 is performed, and thus the first reserved storage number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. To be done.

When the game ball that has passed through (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, it is shown in FIG. The second starting condition is satisfied when it is determined in the process of step S205 that the number of second special figure pending storage does not reach the upper limit value. The second starting condition is a condition for executing a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second starting condition is met, the starting opening buffer value is set to "2" in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. 4 and then the transmission setting is performed in the process of step S211, so that the main board 11 changes to the effect control board. The second starting opening winning award designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, by performing the transmission setting in the process of step S408 shown in FIG. 5, the winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second reserved storage number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. To be done.

On the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to detect the establishment of the first starting condition by receiving the first starting opening winning award designating command, and the establishment of the second starting condition is received by receiving the second starting opening winning award designating command. it can. In this way, the first start opening winning award designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning award designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The determination result command at the time of winning is the time of the first start winning when the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening and the time of detecting the game ball having passed (entered) the second starting winning opening. At the time of the second start winning, the comparison result (the winning judgment result) using the game random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like (the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result) is given to the effect control board 12 side. To notify you. The first reserved memory number notification command notifies the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved storage number notification command notifies the second special figure reserved storage number. In the present embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the game ball passes (entry) through which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening It is notified as to whether or not it has occurred, and is transmitted as hold notification information that specifies which of the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number has increased.

The first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command correspond to starting execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. You may make it transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved storages increases, the reserved storage number addition designation command (first reserved storage number addition designation command or second (Reserved storage number addition designation command), while the number of reserved storages decreases, the number of reserved storages subtraction designation command (first It is also possible to transmit a 1-hold storage number subtraction designation command or a second-hold storage number subtraction designation command). A total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or together with the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command May be transmitted. That is, the total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

FIG. 6B exemplifies the notification contents by the winning determination result command. Of the winning determination result commands shown in FIG. 6B, the command C402H, the command C203H, and the command C404H may be transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not within the jackpot determination range. , The variable display result is determined to be "miss" and the winning determination result that the jackpot gaming state is not controlled is notified. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, and the variable display result is determined to be "jack" and is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. Notify the judgment result (variable display content is "big hit"). The command C402H is transmitted when the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the super-reach determination range at the time of losing, and the determination result at the time of winning that the variation pattern involving the super-reach is determined at the time of losing (variable display content Will notify you of "Super Reach Confirmation in case of loss"). The command C403H is transmitted when the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the reach confirmation range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display contents are determined to be the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect at the time of losing). "Reach confirmed when lost"). The command C404H is transmitted when the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is neither within the super reach determination range nor the reach determination range at the time of losing, and there is a possibility that the variation pattern with the reach effect may not be determined. Notify the judgment result (variable display content is "general in case of loss"). In this way, the winning determination result command uses the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning and determines whether the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" or whether it is determined to be a specific variation pattern. It is transmitted as determination result information notifying the determination result at the time of winning.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, based on the presence or absence of holding data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special symbol holding storage unit and the second special symbol holding storage unit, the first special symbol display device 4A or It is determined whether or not to start the special drawing game by the second special symbol display device 4B. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical 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. The jackpot type is stored by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit). Further, 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, Any of the lost symbols) 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.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern as any 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". 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 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. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is “reach” when the variable display result is “miss”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is set to “reach” by determining the variation pattern when the variable display result is “miss” in the variation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the fluctuation pattern setting process may include a process for setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". The special symbol variation process includes a process of setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts varying, and the like. .. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

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

The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., processing to start the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and to set the big winning opening to the open state, etc. It is included. When the jackpot opening preprocessing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

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 opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6".

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". In this jackpot opening post-processing, it is determined whether or not the number of times of executing the round game in which the jackpot is opened has reached a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "2" or "15" according to the jackpot type). It includes a process to do and a process to wait until the next round game is started when the maximum number of times is not reached. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4", while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is "7". Will be updated to

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this big hit ending process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big 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. It includes a process of waiting until the time elapses, a process of performing various settings for controlling to the probable variation state and the time saving state in response to the success or failure of the probabilistic variation control condition. Then, when the setting for controlling the probability variation state or the time saving state is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 7, 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 reserved storage count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the number of second special figure reservation storages is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; No), it is stored in the head area of the second special figure reservation storage section (the storage area corresponding to the reservation number "1"). Numerical value data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the reserved data (step S232). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the starting winning (the second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, stored in a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Subsequent to the process of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and updated, and the second special figure reserved storage is updated. The contents stored in the copy 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 moved upward by one entry. shift. In addition, in the process of step S233, the total number of pending storages may be updated by subtracting one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as the game control buffer setting unit), is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the first special figure reservation 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 reserved 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". It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

In the case where the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls have passed through (entered) the starting winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, A predetermined area of the RAM 102 is associated with the starting opening data indicating which of the starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) in association with the holding data or separately from the holding data. It suffices to make it possible to specify the order in which the starting conditions are satisfied for the special figure game corresponding to each hold data.

Subsequent to the process of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value, and the first special figure reserved storage number is decremented by 1. The contents stored in the copy 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 moved upward by one entry. shift. 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 performing either of the processing of steps S234 and S238, the special symbol display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is determined to be either "big hit" or "miss" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, the special figure display result determination table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as the use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “miss”. , As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the random number buffer for variation.

In the process of step S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state and the probability variation control is performed, the special rate is higher than that in the normal state or the time saving state when the probability variation control is not performed. The display result is determined as "big hit". The probability variation state is started by the probability variation flag being set to the ON state in response to the case where the jackpot type is either "probability variation" or "probability", for example, by the jackpot termination process of step S117 shown in FIG. To be done. When the probability variation state is in the normal state or the time saving state, the special figure display result is more likely to be "big hit" than when the probability variation control is not being performed in the normal state or the time saving state, and is likely to be the big hit game state.

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

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

When the special figure display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No), after executing the process of step S243, the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. Yes (step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not a “big hit”, a special symbol previously determined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if the special figure display result is determined to be a "big hit" in step S240, any of the special symbols that are predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols, depending on the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. It may be decided as a definite special symbol.

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

If the number of stored memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demo display setting (step S246), the special symbol Normal processing 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 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 setting for transmitting the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). When the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is "miss" is determined (step S263).

In the process of step S262, the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined using the big hit variation pattern determination table prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the jackpot 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 determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" by referring to the big hit change pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for changing pattern decision read out from the random number buffer for change. The fluctuation pattern may be determined. Further, in the process of step S263, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined by using the loss variation pattern determination table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the loss 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 deals with the case where the variable display result is “miss” by referring to the lost change pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the change pattern read from the random number buffer for change. The fluctuation pattern may be determined.

FIG. 9 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, in the case where the variable display result (special figure display result) is “miss”, the variable display state of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” that does not reach the reach state and the reach state is “reach state”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for each of the cases of "reach" and for the case of the variable display result (special figure display result) being "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the variable display content being "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as non-reach lost variation pattern), and the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display content being "reach" is , Reach variation pattern (also referred to as reach loss variation pattern). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect in the normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which the reach effect in the super reach is executed.

FIG. 10 shows an example of determining a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern at the time of a big hit is determined, for example, at the ratio shown in FIG. In the example illustrated in FIG. 10A, as the variation pattern at the time of a big hit, any one of the variation pattern PA3-1 to the variation pattern PA3-3 and the variation pattern PB3-1 to the variation pattern PB3-4 is a use pattern at a predetermined ratio. Is decided. In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 8, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in, for example, FIG. 10B1 during the normal time when the time saving control is not performed. Further, in the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 8, when the time saving control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 10(B2), for example. In the process of step S263, by determining the variation pattern at the time of losing, whether the variable display state of the decorative pattern is the reach state is determined when the variable display result is "loss". It should be noted that a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern may be used to determine whether or not to reach the reach state when the variable display result is “miss”.

In the example shown in FIG. 10(A), the determination values assigned to the variation patterns with reach production in super reach, such as the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, are the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-1. It is set to be larger than the determination value assigned to the variation pattern with reach effect in normal reach, such as PA3-3. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 10(B1) and FIG. 10(B2), the determination value assigned to the variation patterns with reach production in the normal reach, such as the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3, varies. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation patterns with the reach effect in the super reach, such as the pattern PB2-1 to the variation pattern PB2-4. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (big hit expectation) is increased.

The determination example shown in FIG. 10B1 includes determination values assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the first special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1, or 2 or more. As a specific example, the determined values in the range of “151” to “180” are assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 if the first special figure pending storage number is 0, and the first special figure pending storage number is 1. If it is, it is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-2, and if the first special figure reservation storage number is 2 or more, it is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-3. With such a setting, the average variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be changed according to the number of the first special symbol reservation storages. In particular, when the number of the first special figure reservation storages is a predetermined value (for example, “2”) or more, the average variable display time is made shorter than when the number of the first special figure reservation storages is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that At normal times when the time saving control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through (enter) the second starting winning opening, and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed less frequently. Therefore, when the condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the first special figure pending storage number is a predetermined value (for example, "0") regardless of the second special figure pending storage number. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by referring to the table data similar to the above. Alternatively, regardless of the number of the second special figure pending storage when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the table data corresponding to the number of the first special figure pending storage at that time is referred to. The fluctuation pattern may be determined. Alternatively, in response to the special figure game using the second special figure being executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, FIG. The fluctuation pattern may be determined with reference to table data having a different allocation of determination values from B1). Alternatively, when the condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the “first special figure reserved storage number” shown in FIG. 10B1 is replaced with the “second special figure reserved storage number”, The fluctuation pattern may be determined by referring to the table data corresponding to the number of second special figure reservation storages.

The determination example shown in FIG. 10B2 includes determination values assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the number of second special figure pending storage is 0, 1, or 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be changed according to the number of the second special symbol reservation storages. In particular, when the number of second special figure reservation storages is a predetermined value (for example, “2”) or more, the average variable display time is made shorter than when the number of second special figure reservation storages is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that During the time saving in which the time saving control is performed, the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening, and the special drawing game using the second special drawing is frequently executed. 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 special figure game using the second special figure is repeated during the time saving period. It is likely to be executed, and the special figure game using the first special figure is rarely executed. Then, when the condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure pending storage number is 0. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure pending storage number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first special figure pending storage number. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by referring to the table data similar to the above. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data having a different determination value allocation from that in FIG. 10B2 regardless of the number of first special figure reservation storages. Alternatively, when the condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the “second special figure reservation storage number” shown in FIG. 10(B2) is replaced with the “first special figure reservation storage number”, The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the number of first special figure reservation storages.

After performing either of the processing of steps S262 and S263, the special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is set (step S264). The special symbol variable 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 that is the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed Is. As shown in FIG. 9, the special figure variation time is set in advance corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, the special figure variation time is determined by determining the variation pattern in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

Following the process of step S264, a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B are started. 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 S265). 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.

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

The first variation start command and the second variation start command are for the variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Is a production control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design.

After the process of step S266 is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" (step S267), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended. 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. 3 is executed.

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

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and the CTC (counter/timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting. Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, 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 elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt 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 board 11 via the relay board 15 receives a control signal to be a production control command. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. 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. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

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

In the first start winning award command buffer, a set of effect control commands (first starting mouth winning award designation command and first reserved memory number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting award are associated with each other. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning occurs in the storage areas corresponding to the reserved display numbers "1" to "4" in the first start winning command buffer according to the order of reception. Data is stored in order from the beginning of the empty area in. The hold display number in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning a prize corresponds to the first special figure hold storage number.

In the second start winning award command buffer, a set of effect control commands (second starting mouth winning award designation command and second reserved storage number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second starting award are associated. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning occurs in the storage areas corresponding to the reserved display numbers “1” to “4” in the second start prize winning command buffer in the order of reception. Data is stored in order from the beginning of the empty area in. The reserved display number in the command buffer for second start winning a prize corresponds to the number of second special figure reserved memories.

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, various kinds of operations such as an operation of displaying an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, an operation of outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation of a game effect lamp 9 and a light emitting body such as a decorative LED are performed. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the rendering 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.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 11, first, a hold display setting process is executed (step S161). The hold display setting process updates the first hold display on the first hold display section 5HL and the second hold display on the second hold display section 5HR at the time of the start winning when the first start prize or the second start prize has occurred. It includes processing for. Further, the hold display setting process uses, for example, the storage data of the hold display data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121, etc., to perform a determination process and a setting process for executing the prefetch notice effect of “change of hold display”. Is included.

FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of the hold display data storage unit. The pending display data storage unit corresponds to the fact that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. Various data for performing the first pending display on the first pending display unit 5HL and various data for performing the second pending display on the second pending display unit 5HR are stored as pending display data. As the hold display data storage unit, the first hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the special figure game using the first special figure and the hold storage display of the special figure game using the second special figure are supported. The second hold display data storage unit is provided. In the hold display data storage unit, for example, it is possible to specify a winning determination result, a display change pattern, and a display change timing pattern in association with the same hold number as the first special view hold storage unit and the second special view hold storage unit. A storage area for storing the indicated data is secured. The winning determination result indicates the variable display content of the special symbol or the decorative symbol specified based on the winning determination result command. The display change pattern is an effect pattern including designation of a display mode of the hold display to be changed in the look-ahead notice effect of “change of hold display”. The display change timing pattern is an effect pattern including designation of the timing of executing the prefetching notice effect of "change in display on hold".

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S161 of FIG. 11 as the hold display setting process. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first receives an effect control command (starting mouth prize designation command, prize determination result command, hold memory number notification command, etc.) transmitted at the time of start winning. It is determined whether there is any (step S301). In the process of step S301, the effect control CPU 120 newly adds, for example, a start mouth prize designation command, a prize determination result command, and a reserved memory number notification command to the first start prize command buffer or the second start prize command buffer. Whether or not the command is received at the time of winning the start prize may be determined by checking whether or not the command is stored.

When the command is not received in step S301 (step S301; No), the hold display setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command has been received (step S301; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the winning determination result according to the received winning determination result command (step S302). At this time, it is determined whether or not "winning determination limitation" is specified (step S303).

When it is a winning determination result other than "restriction on winning determination" (step S303; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence or absence of the change effect A and the change effect B (step S304). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for change effect determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and refers to the change effect determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. The presence/absence of the change effect may be determined based on such things. The ratio of the change effect A, the ratio of the change effect B, and the non-execution ratio may be the same or different. For example, when the winning determination result command indicates a big hit, the ratio of the change effect A is set higher than the ratio of the change effect B and the non-execution ratio, and when the prize determination result command indicates a loss. Can be appropriately set such that the ratio of the change effect A is lower than the ratio of the change effect B and the non-execution ratio. If data indicating the display change pattern and the display change timing pattern (described later) corresponding to the change effect A is already stored in the hold display data storage unit shown in FIG. 12, it is determined not to be executed.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the determination result of the process of step S304 is "no change effect" indicating that neither change effect A nor change effect B is executed (step S305).

When the determination result is not “no change effect” (step S305; NO), in other words, when either the change effect A or the change effect B is determined, the effect control CPU 120 causes the plurality of prepared displays to be displayed. It is determined to be one of the change patterns (step S309).

Specifically, when the change effect A is determined, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines either “with effect” indicating execution of the change effect A or “without effect” indicating non-execution.

FIG. 14 shows an example of determining the change effect A. In the process of step S309, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 14, either “with effect” indicating execution of the change effect or “without effect” indicating non-execution. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 14, the determination ratio of “with effect” and “without effect” of the change effect A is different depending on the holding number and the result of the winning determination. More specifically, when the holding number is any of "2" to "4" and when the holding number is "1", the change effect A is "with effect" and "without effect". The determination rate of "effects" is higher when the holding numbers are "2" to "4" than when the holding number is "1". Furthermore, when the winning judgment results are "missing general", "missing reach confirmed", "missing super reach confirmed", and "big hit", the change effect A has "effect" and "no effect". The determination rate of "is different", and the determination rate of "with effect" is lower in this order. Therefore, when the change effect A is executed, the variable display result may be a "big hit", the reach effect in the super reach may be executed, and the variable display of the decorative pattern, as compared with the case where the change effect A is not executed. There is a high possibility that the state will reach the reach state.

The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the change effect A, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and stores the change effect A determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121. By referring to or the like, “with effect” or “without effect” of the hold display change A may be determined based on the corresponding hold number in the hold storage and the winning determination result.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the plurality of display change patterns of the change effect A prepared in advance.

FIG. 15 shows the display change contents of the change effect A. In the example shown in FIG. 15, for the change effect A, display change patterns YHP1-1 to YHP1-3, YHP2-1, YHP2-2, YHP3-1, YHP3-2 are prepared in advance. The display change pattern YHP1-1 indicates a pattern (one-step color change) in which at least one of the hold display and the active display changes in the order of white→white→blue during one variable display. The display change pattern YHP1-1 indicates a pattern (two-step color change) in which at least one of the hold display and the active display changes in the order of white→white→green during one variable display. The display change pattern YHP1-3 shows a pattern (at least two steps of color change) in which at least one of the hold display and the active display changes in the order of white→blue→green during one variable display. The display change pattern YHP2-1 indicates a pattern (two-step color change) in which at least one of the hold display and the active display changes in the order of white→blue→green→green during one variable display. The display change pattern YHP2-2 indicates a pattern (three-step color change) in which at least one of the hold display and the active display changes in the order of white→blue→green→red during one variable display. In the display change pattern YHP3-1, at least one of the hold display and the active display changes color during two consecutive variable displays, and during the first variable display, the order of white→white→blue, A pattern that changes in the order of blue → green → red during the second variable display (three color changes as a whole by the first one color change and the second two color change) Show. In the display change pattern YHP3-2, at least one of the colors of the hold display and the active display changes over two consecutive variable displays, and during the first variable display, the order of white→blue→blue, A pattern that changes in the order of blue → green → red during the second variable display (three color changes as a whole by the first one color change and the second two color change) Show.

FIG. 16 shows an example of determining the display change pattern of the change effect A. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the determination rate of the display change pattern of the change effect A differs depending on the hold number and the winning determination result. More specifically, the display change patterns that can be determined are different depending on whether the holding number is “2” to “4” or when the holding number is “1”. The display change patterns YHP3-1 and YHP3-2 are executed during two consecutive variable displays, and therefore cannot be determined when the holding number is "1".

Furthermore, in the case of the holding numbers “2”, “3”, and “4”, display change patterns YHP1-1 to YHP1-3, YHP2-1, in which the change effect A is executed during one variable display. The determination rate of YHP2-2 is higher than the determination rates of the display change patterns YHP3-1 and YHP3-2 in which the change effect A is executed over two consecutive variable displays.

Further, the determination rate of the display change pattern of the change effect A is different between the case where the winning determination result is "big hit" and the case of "miss", and the case of "big hit" is different from the case of "miss". The display change patterns YHP3-1 and YHP3-2 have a high determination rate. Further, in the case of “big hit”, the number of stages of color change is larger than in the case of “miss”, and it is easier to change to green and red. Therefore, when the change effect A is executed during two consecutive variable displays, when the number of stages of color change is large, the variable display result can be a “big hit” as compared to the other cases. Will be more likely.

In addition, comparing the determination rate of the display change pattern in the change effect A shown in FIG. 16 with the determination rate of the display change pattern in the change effect A shown in FIG. 20, which will be described later, in FIG. The rate at which a certain display change pattern YHP1-1 is determined is the one-step color change in FIG. 16, and the rate at which the display change pattern YHP1-1 is determined is the one-step color change in FIG. It is lower than the rate at which a certain display change pattern ZHP1-1 is determined. That is, the ratio of the color change in two or more stages in the change effect A is higher than the ratio of the color change in two or more steps in the change effect B.

The effect control CPU 120 extracts the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the display change pattern of the change effect A updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and the change effect stored in advance and stored in the ROM 121. The display change pattern of the change effect A may be determined based on the holding number of the hold storage for which the execution of the change effect A has been determined by referring to the display change pattern determination table of A.

On the other hand, when the change effect B is determined, first, the effect control CPU 120 has “no change effect” when the change effect B is not executed, or “with change effect (1)” when the change effect B is executed. Alternatively, one of “with change effect (2)” is determined.

FIG. 18 shows an example of determining the change effect B and the presence/absence of display change. In the process of step S309, the effect control CPU 120 selects “no change effect”, “with change effect (1)”, and “with change effect (2)” at the determined ratios as shown in FIG. 18A, for example. Decide on either. In the determination example shown in FIG. 18A, the type and the determination rate of the changeable effect B that can be determined are different depending on the hold number and the winning determination result. When the holding number is any of "2" to "4", "no change effect", "change effect (1)", "change effect (2 )”. When the hold number is "1", it is determined as "no change effect" or "with change effect (1)" at different ratios according to the winning determination result, and "with change effect (2)". Will not be decided. When the winning judgment result is "big hit", the determination ratio of "no change effect" is the lowest, and "changed in super loss reach determination", "missed reach determination", "missed general" in order The decision rate of "no performance" increases. Therefore, when the change effect B is executed, the variable display result may be a “big hit”, the reach effect in the super reach may be executed, and the variable display of the decorative pattern may be performed, as compared with the case where the change effect B is not executed. There is a high possibility that the state will reach the reach state.

The type of the change effect B may be one in which a plurality of change effect patterns are classified according to the change mode of the hold display and the like. Among the types of change effect B, the effect type of “with change effect (1)” allows the display color of the hold display to be changed, but does not change to a display mode showing a message such as “secret”. Are classified. Among the types of change effects, in the effect type “with change effect (2)”, change effect patterns capable of changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret” are classified.

When the change effect B is determined, in the process of step S309, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a display change at a predetermined determination rate. For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, the determination rate of “display change” is different depending on the winning determination result. When the winning determination result is "big hit", "display change" is always performed (at a determination ratio of 100/100). If the winning judgment result is either "Super reach on loss", "Reach on loss", or "General on loss", it may be determined to "No display change" that does not change the display. Yes, the determination rate of "no display change" increases in this order. Therefore, when the display mode of the hold display is changed by the change effect B, the variable display result may be a “big hit”, or the reach effect in the super reach may be executed, as compared with the case where it is not changed. There is a high possibility that the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state.

In addition, if the determination result at the time of winning is "big hit", if "display change" is always determined, the display mode of the hold display is changed even if the change effect B is executed corresponding to "no display change". If it does not change, it is determined that the “big hit” will not occur in the variable display subject to advance notice, and there is a risk that the interest in gaming will decline. Therefore, even when the winning determination result is "big hit", "no display change" may be set at a predetermined rate. In this case, "no display change" may be set at a rate sufficiently lower than the other winning determination results.

FIG. 19A shows an example of setting the display change pattern of the change effect B. As shown in FIG. 19A, in this embodiment, display change patterns ZHP1-1 to ZHP1-3, ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3, ZHP3-1, ZHP10 to ZHP13 of change effect B are prepared in advance. Has been done. The display change patterns ZHP1-1 to ZHP1-3, ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3, ZHP3-1 are classified into the effect type of "with change effect (1)", and while changing the display color of the hold display, " The display mode showing a message such as "secret" is not changed. The display change patterns ZHP10 to ZHP13 are classified into the effect type of “with change effect (2)”, and the display mode of the hold display can be changed to a display mode showing a message such as “secret”. As described above, the plurality of display change patterns may be set to be classified into any of the plurality of effect types in accordance with the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the change effect B is executed.

The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the display change pattern of the change effect B, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the change effect stored in advance in the ROM 121. The display change pattern of the change effect B may be determined based on the holding number of the hold storage for which the execution of the change effect B has been determined by referring to the display change pattern determination table of B and the like.

Again, it returns to FIG. 13 and demonstrates. After executing the process of step S309, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of a plurality of display change timing patterns prepared in advance (step S310).

Specifically, when the change effect A is executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of a plurality of display change timing patterns of the change effect A prepared in advance.

FIG. 17 shows an example of determining the display change timing pattern of the change effect A. As shown in FIG. 17, display change timing patterns TPA0, TPA1, TPA2, TPA3 are prepared in advance. The display change timing pattern TPA0 is a timing at which active display is performed in the active display portion AHA during variable display corresponding to the pending storage in which execution of the change effect A is determined, and active display in the change effect A with respect to the active display. Indicates that a change effect is executed. The display change timing pattern TPA1 is a hold display in the change effect A with respect to the hold display corresponding to the hold storage at the timing when the hold storage determined to execute the change effect A has the hold number “1” (hold 1). Indicates that a change effect is executed. The display change timing pattern TPA2 is a hold display in the change effect A with respect to the hold display corresponding to the hold storage when the hold storage for which the execution of the change effect A is determined becomes the hold number “2” (hold 2). Indicates that a change effect is executed. The display change timing pattern TPA3 is a hold display in the change effect A with respect to the hold display corresponding to the hold storage at the timing when the hold storage determined to execute the change effect A has the hold number “3” (hold 3). Indicates that a change effect is executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 17, the determination rate of the change effect pattern of the change effect A differs depending on the hold number and the display change pattern. More specifically, when the holding number is "1", only the display change timing pattern TPA0 can be determined. If the hold number is "2" and one of the display change patterns YHP1-1 to YHP1-3, YHP2-1, YHP2-2, the display change timing patterns TPA0 and TPA1 can be determined. When the hold number is "2" and either of the display change patterns YHP3-1 and YHP3-2, only the display change timing pattern TPA1 can be determined. If the hold number is "3" and one of the display change patterns YHP1-1 to YHP1-3, YHP2-1, YHP2-2, the display change timing patterns TPA0, TPA1, TPA2 can be determined. If the hold number is "3" and one of the display change patterns YHP3-1 and YHP3-2, the display change timing patterns TPA1 and TPA2 can be determined. If the hold number is "4" and one of the display change patterns YHP1-1 to YHP1-3, YHP2-1, YHP2-2, the display change timing patterns TPA0, TPA1, TPA2, TPA3 can be determined. is there. When the hold number is "4" and one of the display change patterns YHP3-1 and YHP3-2, the display change timing patterns TPA1, TPA2, and TPA3 can be determined.

The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the display change timing pattern of the change effect A, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and changes stored in advance in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the display change timing pattern determination table of the effect A, the display change timing pattern of the change effect A can be determined based on the hold number of the hold storage for which the execution of the change effect A is determined and the display change pattern. Good.

On the other hand, when the change effect B is executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the plurality of display change timing patterns of the change effect B prepared in advance.

FIG. 19B shows an example of setting the display change timing pattern of the change effect B. As shown in FIG. 19B, display change timing patterns TP0-1, TP1-1, TP1-2, TP2-1 to TP2-4, TP3-1 to TP3-7 are prepared in advance. Each display change timing pattern is one or a plurality of holding numbers (indicated by “1” to “3” in FIG. 19B) corresponding to the execution timing of the hold display change effect in the change effect B, or the change effect B. The active display in the active display area AHA corresponding to the execution timing of the active display change effect in (indicated by “A” in FIG. 19B) is designated. The hold display data storage unit shown in FIG. 12 stores data indicating a display change timing pattern in association with a hold number. When the holding number designated by the display change timing pattern indicated by the stored data and the holding number associated with the holding data storage unit match, the execution condition of the change effect is satisfied. When the stored data corresponding to the suspension number “1” is erased in the suspension data storage section because the variable display start condition is satisfied, the active display is specified by the display change timing pattern indicated by the storage data. For example, the execution condition of the active display change effect is satisfied. After the execution conditions of the change effect and the active display change effect are satisfied in this way, for example, when a predetermined time elapses after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, it becomes the execution timing of the change effect or the active display change effect. The active display change effect is executed (started).

By such a combination of the display change pattern and the display change timing pattern, a change effect of changing the display color to a specific color different from the normal as the display mode of the hold display and the display color as the normal display mode of the active display Whether or not each of the active display change effects to be changed to a different specific color is executed and the display color (specific color) after the execution can be collectively determined when the start winning is generated. That is, in this embodiment, regarding the display color change effect, whether the game is executed, execution timing, execution content (display color after change), etc., the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening ( When you enter), you can make a collective decision.

The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the display change timing pattern of the change effect B, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and changes stored in advance in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the display change timing pattern determination table of the effect B, the display change timing pattern of the change effect B may be determined based on the hold number of the hold storage for which the execution of the change effect B is determined and the display change pattern. Good.

Returning to FIG. 13 again, after step S310, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the determination result of the display change pattern by the process of step S309 and the determination result of the display change timing pattern by the process of step S310. The available data is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number corresponding to the new start winning (step S311). The hold display data storage unit shown in FIG. 12 stores data indicating a display change pattern and a display change timing pattern in association with a hold number. In addition, the data indicating the display change pattern and the display change timing pattern of the change effect B is stored in association with the holding number smaller than the holding number associated with the data indicating the display change pattern and the display change timing pattern of the change effect A. If so, the effect control CPU 120 deletes the data indicating the display change pattern and the display change timing pattern of the change effect B so that the corresponding change effect B is not executed.

When it is determined in step S303 that the winning determination is being restricted (step S303; Yes), or after the processing of step S311 is performed, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display during the start winning. After the update setting is performed (step S312), the hold display setting process ends. For example, when the first special figure reserved memory number increases by 1 due to the game ball passing through (entering) the first start winning hole, the first reserved display on the first reserved display unit 5HL is incremented by 1, A new first hold display is added. On the other hand, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning hole and the second special figure reservation storage number increases by 1, the second reservation display on the second reservation display unit 5HR is increased by 1, Add a new second hold display. In this embodiment, the normal display mode of the first hold display and the second hold display is a round plain white display. In the process of step S312, the initial hold display of the first hold display and the second hold display is updated so that a hold display that is a round solid white display is added.

By combining the display change pattern and the display change timing pattern as described above, the change effect A and the change effect B for changing the display color to the specific color different from the normal as the display mode of the hold display or the active display are executed respectively. The presence/absence and the display color (specific color) after execution can be collectively determined when the start winning occurs. That is, in this embodiment, regarding the display color change effect, whether the game is executed, execution timing, execution content (display color after change), etc., the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening ( When you enter), you can make a collective decision.

FIG. 20 shows an example of determining a display change pattern according to the effect type of the change effect B being “change effect present (1)”. When the effect type of the change effect B is “with change effect (1)” and the winning determination result is “big hit”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, the determination rate as shown in FIG. Then, one of the plurality of display change patterns is determined. On the other hand, in the case where the effect type of the change effect B is “with change effect (1)” and the winning determination result is “define lost super reach”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. It is decided to be one of the plurality of display change patterns at the decision rate as shown in B). In the determination examples shown in FIGS. 20(A) and 20(B), the display change pattern and the determination rate that can be determined are different depending on the holding number. For example, when the holding number is "3" or "4", it is possible to determine the display change pattern ZHP3-1 at a predetermined ratio, while when the holding number is "1" or "2", The display change pattern ZHP3-1 cannot be determined. Further, when the holding number is any of "2" to "4", it is possible to determine one of the display change patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 at a predetermined ratio, while the holding number is "1". If it is, the display change pattern cannot be determined.

As shown in FIG. 19A, in the display change pattern ZHP3-1, after starting the hold display which is the white display which is the normal display mode, the display color of the hold display (including the display color of the corresponding active display is included. ) Is changed in three steps in the order of blue, green and red. The execution condition for the pending display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B may be satisfied each time variable display is started. Therefore, in order to change the display color of the hold display in three steps, it is necessary to execute (start) the variable display at least three times after starting the hold display. Therefore, when the holding number is "3" or "4", the display change pattern ZHP3-1 can be determined, while when the holding number is "1" or "2", the display change pattern ZHP3-. By making 1 undecidable, the display color of the hold display can be surely changed in three steps. The display change patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 change the display color of the hold display in two steps. Therefore, when the holding number is "2" to "4", it is possible to determine any of the display change patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3, while when the holding number is "1", these can be determined. By making the display change pattern undecidable, the display color of the hold display can be reliably changed in two steps.

Further, in the determination examples shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the display change pattern determination rate is determined according to whether the winning determination result is “big hit” or “missed super reach determination”. Are different. For example, when the holding number is “3” or “4”, when the winning judgment result is “big hit”, the winning judgment result is displayed at a higher ratio than when the winning super reach is confirmed. It is determined to be one of the change patterns ZHP2-2, ZHP2-3, and ZHP3-1. As shown in FIG. 19A, all of the display change patterns ZHP2-2, ZHP2-3, and ZHP3-1 are changed so that the display color of the hold display is finally red. With such a setting, it can be suggested that the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” when the display color of the hold display is changed to red than when the display color is changed to another display color.

FIG. 21 shows an example of determining a display change pattern according to the effect type of the change effect B being “change effect present (2)”. When the effect type of the change effect B is “with change effect (2)” and the winning determination result is “big hit”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, the determination rate as shown in FIG. Then, one of the plurality of display change patterns is determined. On the other hand, in the case where the effect type of the change effect is “with change effect (2)” and the winning determination result is “definite super reach at loss”, the process of step S309 shown in FIG. ) The display ratio is determined to be one of the plurality of display change patterns. In the determination example shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the display change patterns ZHP10 to ZHP13 are determined at a predetermined ratio regardless of the holding numbers.

As shown in FIG. 18A, when the holding number is any of “2” to “4”, the effect type of “with change effect (2)” is different at different rates depending on the winning determination result. On the other hand, when the holding number is “1”, it is impossible to determine the effect type “with change effect (2)”. Therefore, when the display change patterns ZHP10 to ZHP13 are determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, the holding numbers are "2" to "4". As shown in FIG. 19(A), each of the display change patterns ZHP11 to ZHP13 starts a hold display that is a white display which is a normal display mode, and then displays a display mode of the hold display with a "secret" message. It includes a two-step change including a step of changing the display mode and a step of changing the display color of the hold display to any one of blue, green, and red. The display change pattern ZHP10 changes the display mode of the hold display to the display mode showing the "secret" message in one step. Therefore, if the hold number is any of "2" to "4", the display mode of the hold display can be surely changed in two steps.

Further, in the determination examples shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the determination rate of the display change pattern ZHP10 is sufficiently lower than the determination rates of other display change patterns regardless of the winning determination result. Is set. Therefore, after the display mode of the hold display changes to the display mode showing the "secret" message, there is a high possibility that the display color of the hold display further changes to blue, green, or red. In this way, when the display mode of the hold display changes to the display mode showing the "secret" message, it can be suggested that there is a high possibility that the display mode of the hold display changes to the specific mode.

In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the display change timing pattern updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and stores it in the ROM 121 in advance. The display change timing pattern determination table thus prepared may be referenced to determine one of the plurality of display change timing patterns.

FIG. 22 shows an example of determining the display change timing pattern corresponding to the case where the winning determination result is “big hit”. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 13, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, one of the plurality of display change timing patterns is determined at the determination rate as shown in FIG.

FIG. 23 shows an example of determining the display change timing pattern corresponding to the case where the winning determination result is “final lost reach reach determination”. In the processing of step S310 shown in FIG. 13, when the winning determination result is “missed super reach determination”, one of the plurality of display change timing patterns is determined at the determination rate as shown in FIG.

In the determination examples shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the display change timing pattern and the determination rate that can be determined are different depending on the display change pattern determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13 and the holding number. When the winning determination result is “final loss reach reach determination”, “no change effect” is determined at a predetermined rate in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. At this time, the display change pattern is “none”.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, in the case where any of the display change patterns ZHP1-1 to ZHP1-3 is determined by the process of step S309, the holding number is “4”, the predetermined number is set. While it is possible to determine the display change timing pattern TP3-1 in proportion, if the holding number is any of “1” to “3”, the display change timing pattern TP3-1 cannot be determined. As shown in FIG. 19B, the display change timing pattern TP3-1 becomes the display change timing when the holding number is “3”. The execution condition of the change effect B may be satisfied each time variable display is started. Therefore, in order to execute the change effect B when the hold number is "3", the display change timing pattern is stored in the hold display data storage section in association with the hold number "4" when the start winning occurs. There is a need. Therefore, when the hold number is "4", the display change timing pattern TP3-1 can be determined, while when the hold number is any of "1" to "3", the display change timing pattern TP3. By making -1 undecidable, the change effect B can be executed in correspondence with the variable display executed (started) when the holding number is "3".

In the determination example shown in FIG. 23, when the display change pattern is “none”, one of the display change timing patterns TP1-1, TP2-1, and TP3-1 is determined according to the holding number. As shown in FIG. 19B, the display change timing patterns TP1-1, TP2-1, and TP3-1 specify the holding number of 1 as the display change timing. If the display change pattern is not determined, the display mode of the hold display does not change even if the change effect B is executed. Therefore, the hold change gasse effect for one hold display can be executed once before the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started. In addition, the display change timing pattern may be determined so that the hold change gasse effect for one hold display can be executed a plurality of times.

In the determination examples shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, in the case of the display change pattern ZHP10, one of the display change timing patterns TP1-1, TP2-1, and TP3-1 is determined according to the holding number, The display change timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined regardless of the holding number. As shown in FIG. 19(A), after the display change pattern ZHP10 starts the hold display which is the normal display mode of white display, the display mode of the hold display is changed to the display mode showing the "secret" message. Change. As shown in FIG. 19B, the display change timing pattern TP0-1 specifies that active display is being performed as the display change timing. In this way, in the case of the display change pattern ZHP10, the display change timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined, so that a message in which the display mode of the active display is “secret” is displayed when the active display change effect is executed. A limitation can be set so that the display mode does not change. That is, the display mode indicating the "secret" message is included in the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the hold display change effect in the change effect B is executed, while the active display change effect in the change effect B is executed. After that, it becomes a special mode that is not displayed as a display mode of active display.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 11 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop design or the like to be a fixed decorative design as a variable display result of the decorative design (step S321). As the process of step S321, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Then, the final stop design is determined. As an example, the variable display contents corresponding to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result include “non-reach (miss)”, “reach (miss)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. is there.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (miss)", the variable display state of the decorative pattern does not reach the reach state, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "miss". It will be. When the variable display content is "reach (miss)", after the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, the fixed decorative pattern of the reach-miss combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes "miss". .. When the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)", the variable display result is "big hit", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes the time saving state. When the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)", the variable display result is "big hit", and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the positively changed state.

When the variable display content is "non-reach (miss)", the effect control CPU 120 finalizes a different (non-matching) decorative design in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R. To decide. CPU120 for production control extracts the numerical data showing the random number value for the left definite symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for the production, etc., and stores the left definite symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM121. By referring to the determined decorative design, the left fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative design display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right fixed symbol which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the right fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, the right fixed decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative pattern display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative patterns. At this time, it may be determined such that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative design is different from the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative design by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol determined by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the fixed decorative patterns, the medium fixed decorative pattern which is stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

When the variable display content is "reach (miss)", the CPU 120 for effect control finally gives the same (matching) decorative design in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R. To decide. The production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for left/right definite symbol determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for production, and the left/right definite symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is prepared. By referring to or the like, among the fixed decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed together. decide. Furthermore, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium-decision symbol determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter, is extracted, and the medium-determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. Thus, among the finalized decorative designs, the middle finalized decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, in the case where the fixed decorative design is a big hit combination, as in the case where the design number of the medium fixed decorative design is the same as the design number of the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design, an arbitrary value is set. (For example, "1") may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design so that the fixed decorative design does not become a big hit combination but becomes a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, a difference (design difference) between the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design is determined, and the medium fixed decorative design corresponding to the determined difference may be set. ..

When the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)" or "probable change (big hit)", the effect control CPU 120 causes the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R to be displayed. At, the same (matching) decorative design is determined as the final stop design. The CPU 120 for effect control extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot confirmed symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, the decorative symbol display area 5L of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5, The decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in 5C and 5R are determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is "non-probability change (big hit)" or "probability change (big hit)", whether or not the big hit middle promotion effect is executed, a normal symbol (for example, an even number It suffices to determine which of the decorative pattern shown) and the probability variation pattern (for example, a decorative pattern showing an odd number) to be the final decorative pattern. In the jackpot promotion promotion, after a combination of decorative patterns (non-probability variation jackpot combination) that causes a jackpot in the image display device 5 but does not recall a probability variation state is temporarily stopped and displayed, it is in a jackpot gaming state or a jackpot gaming state. Is an effect that informs whether or not the probability change state will occur at the end of.

As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of normal designs. When it is determined that the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)” and the big hit mid-promotion effect is not executed, a fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of positive change designs. On the other hand, even if the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the big hit middle promotion effect, a fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of normal designs. As a result, it is possible to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed, even if the probability variation patterns are collectively derived and displayed as the fixed decorative patterns, and do not give the player a feeling of distrust.

In the process of step S321, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is determined whether or not to execute the probable change promotion effect such as re-lottery effect or jackpot mid-promotion effect. May be. In the re-lottery effect, once the decorative pattern of the non-probable variation big hit combination consisting of the same normal pattern is temporarily displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, it is once difficult or unrecognizable to be controlled in the probability variation state, It is possible to inform that the decorative design is controlled to the probable state by displaying the decorative design variably (rechanging) again and stopping and displaying the decorative design of the probability variation big hit combination consisting of the same probabilistic design. In addition, after the decorative design is changed again in the re-lottery effect, the decorative design of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed, which may not notify that the control is performed in the probable variation state. When it is determined to execute the re-lottery effect in the process of step S321, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily displayed before the re-lottery effect is executed may be determined.

Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in the process of step S321, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the change effect A (step S322). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution condition of the change effect A is satisfied based on the storage content of the hold display data storage unit and the like. Here, when the display change timing pattern TPA0 is set to the hold number “1” in the hold display data storage unit, when the display change timing pattern TPA1 is set to the hold number “2”, the hold number “3” is set. When the display change timing pattern TPA2 is set to, and when the display change timing pattern TPA3 is set to the hold number "4", it is determined that the execution condition of the change effect A is satisfied.

When the display change timing pattern TPA1 is set to the hold number "1" in the hold display data storage unit and the display change pattern is either YHP3-1 or YHP3-2, the hold number "2" is displayed. When the change timing pattern TPA2 is set and the display change pattern is either YHP3-1 or YHP3-2, the display change timing pattern TPA3 is set to the holding number “3” and the display change pattern is YHP3. -1 or YHP3-2, it is determined that the execution condition of the change effect A is satisfied.

When executing the change effect A (step S322; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs the setting process of the change effect A (step S322a).

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect A setting process executed in step S322a of FIG. In the setting process of the change effect A shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 performs the hold display by the change display effect in the change effect A and the active display by the active display change effect in the change effect A (step S551).

Specifically, in the process of step S551, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the storage content of the display change pattern in the hold display data storage unit and sets whether to change the display mode according to the storage content. In addition, when changing the display mode, the display mode after the change is set. More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets the active display mode in the active display unit AHA based on the display change pattern corresponding to the suspension number “1” in the suspension display data storage unit, and the suspension number “2”. The hold display mode of the hold number “1” is set on the basis of the display change pattern corresponding to, and the hold display mode of the hold number “2” is set on the basis of the display change pattern corresponding to the hold number “3”. , The hold display mode of the hold number “3” is set based on the display change pattern corresponding to the hold number “4”.

When the display change timing pattern TPA1 is set to the hold number "2" and the display change pattern is either YHP3-1 or YHP3-2, the display change timing pattern TPA2 is set to the hold number "3". If the display change pattern is YHP3-1 or YHP3-2, the display change timing pattern TPA3 is set to the holding number "4", and the display change pattern is YHP3-1 or YHP3-2. In either case, the effect control CPU 120 sets a hold display mode corresponding to the first change effect A over two consecutive variable displays.

On the other hand, when the display change timing pattern TPA1 is set to the hold number “1” in the hold display data storage unit and the display change pattern is either YHP3-1 or YHP3-2, the hold number “2” is displayed. When the change timing pattern TPA2 is set and the display change pattern is either YHP3-1 or YHP3-2, the display change timing pattern TPA3 is set to the suspension number “3” and the display change pattern is YHP3. -1 or YHP3-2, the effect control CPU 120 sets the hold display or active display mode corresponding to the second time of the change effect A over the continuous variable display of two times. ..

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 updates the storage content in the hold display data storage unit (step S552). That is, the effect control CPU 120 deletes the stored data in the storage area corresponding to the suspension number “1” in the suspension display data storage unit, and at the same time, stores the storage area lower than the suspension number “1” (the suspension number “2”). The storage data of the storage areas corresponding to "4" to "4" are shifted to the upper level by one entry.

Again, it returns to FIG. 24 and demonstrates. When the change effect A is not executed (step S322; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the change effect B (step S322b). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution condition of the change effect B is satisfied based on the storage content of the hold display data storage unit and the like.

When the change effect B is executed (step S322b; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs change effect B setting processing (step S322c).

FIG. 26(A) is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect B setting process executed in step S322c of FIG. In the setting process of the change effect B shown in FIG. 26A, first, the effect control CPU 120 updates the storage content in the hold display data storage unit (step S501). That is, the stored data in the storage area corresponding to the suspension number “1” is erased in the suspension display data storage unit, and the storage areas lower than the suspension number “1” (the suspension numbers “2” to “4” are stored). The storage data of the corresponding storage area) is shifted upward by one entry. Then, it is determined whether or not the display change timing, which is the execution timing of the change effect B, comes (step S502). In the process of step S502, one or a plurality of display change timing patterns stored in the hold display data storage unit whose stored contents are updated by the process of step S501 are matched with the hold numbers associated with the respective display change timing patterns. It is determined whether or not the designation of display change timing is included. For example, when any of the display change timing patterns TP3-1 to TP3-7 shown in FIG. 19B is to be stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “3”, the hold number “3 3” is included in the designation of the display change timing, it is determined that the display change timing is reached. When any of the display change timing patterns TP2-1 to TP2-4, TP3-4, TP3-6, and TP3-7 is to be stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “2”. Since it includes the designation of the display change timing that matches the hold number “2”, it is determined that the display change timing is reached. Any one of the display change timing patterns TP1-1, TP1-2, TP2-3, TP2-4, TP3-3, TP3-5, TP3-7 is associated with the hold number "1" in the hold display data storage unit. When it is to be stored, it is determined that the display change timing is reached because the display change timing matching the reservation number “1” is included.

When it is determined in step S502 that the display change timing comes (step S502; Yes), the execution setting of the change effect B is performed (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, the stored contents of the display change pattern in the hold display data storage unit and the display mode in the current hold display are specified, and whether or not to change the display mode is set, and after the change in the case of changing the display mode. The display mode setting, the setting for executing the hold display change common effect, and the like may be performed. Further, in the process of step S503, the execution setting of the display color change effect of changing the display color of the active display based on the determination result of the display change pattern among the active display change effects may be performed. In this case, the display change pattern shown in the storage data erased from the hold display data storage unit in the process of step S501 is specified, and the display mode to be displayed after executing the active display change effect, or the active display change effect is set. Settings for executing the display change common effect may be performed.

When it is determined in step S502 that it is not the display change timing (step S502; No), after executing the process of step S503, “pseudo-link” is performed according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. It is determined whether or not the variable display effect of is executed (step S504). At this time, if it is determined that the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is executed (step S504; Yes), the icon display change effect of whether to execute the icon display change effect among the active display change effects. Whether or not is determined (step S505). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the icon display change effect, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and determines the icon display change effect that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. The presence or absence of the icon display change effect may be determined by referring to the table or the like. In the process of step S505, it is determined to be either “no change effect” in which the icon display change effect is not executed or “with change effect” in which the icon display change effect is executed.

When it is determined in step S504 that the variable display effect of "pseudo-link" is not executed (step S505; No), it is determined whether or not the display color change effect during active display is executed (step S506). .. At this time, when it is determined that the display color change effect is executed (step S506; Yes), the change effect setting process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display color change effect is not executed (step S506; No), the process proceeds to step S505, and the presence or absence of the icon display change effect is determined.

After executing the process of step S505, it is determined whether or not the determination result is "no change effect" (step S507). When the determination result is "no change effect" (step S507; Yes), the change effect setting process ends. When the determination result is “with change effect” (step S507; No), it is determined to be one of the plurality of icon display change patterns prepared in advance (step S508), and then the change effect setting process is ended. ..

FIG. 26B shows an example of determining the icon display change effect. In the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 26(A), the presence/absence of the icon display change effect is decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. 26(B), for example. In the determination example shown in FIG. 26B, the determination ratio of “with change effect” is different depending on the variable display content. For example, when the variable display content is "probable change (big hit)", the determination rate of "no change effect" is the lowest, and "non-probable change (big hit)", "reach (miss)", "non-reach (miss)" In the order of ", the determination rate of "no change effect" increases. Therefore, when the icon display change effect is executed, as compared with when it is not executed, the probability change control may be performed after the end of the big hit game state, the variable display result may be the "big hit", and the decorative pattern. The variable display state of is likely to reach.

FIG. 27 shows a setting example of the icon display change pattern. Here, in correspondence with the case where there is no pseudo-repeated variation in which the variable display of "pseudo-ream" is not executed and the case where the variable display effect of "pseudo-ream" is executed and the pseudo-repeated fluctuation is executed three times, 9 shows a plurality of prepared icon display change patterns. In the case of no pseudo continuous fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 27A, it is possible to execute the icon display change effect by any of the icon display change pattern YAP1 to the icon display change pattern YAP3. Even if it is determined that there is a change effect for executing the icon display change effect, the icon display change pattern may not be determined. In this case, after the active display change common effect is executed in the active display change effect, the active display change failure effect is executed, and the display mode of the active display does not change. The icon display change pattern YAP1 to the icon display change pattern YAP3 change the icons displayed on the active display portion AHA to specific icons for notifying the messages “?”, “chance”, and “intense heat”, respectively.

In the case of three pseudo continuous fluctuations, as shown in FIG. 27B, the icon display change pattern YDP1-1 to icon display change pattern YDP1-4, the icon display change pattern YDP2-1 to icon display change pattern YDP2-. 4, it is possible to execute the icon display change effect by any of the icon display change pattern YDP3-1 to icon display change pattern YDP3-4. When the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous" is executed, the icon display change effect is executed corresponding to the initial fluctuation and the pseudo continuous fluctuation of each time. Thereby, the active display change effect can be executed a plurality of times to change the display mode of the active display from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the derivation of the fixed decorative design which is the display result. .. When the display change timing pattern for changing the display during the active display is determined in step S310 of the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 13, the display color change effect may be executed by the first change.

In the setting example shown in FIG. 27B, the icon notifying the message of "NEXT" is displayed only after the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is executed and after the active display change effect is executed. The display mode is active display. Further, the icon notifying the message of "NEXT" is changed to the active display at the final change when the variable display effect of "pseudo-repeated" is executed, such as the third pseudo-repeated change of the setting example shown in FIG. 27B. After the effect is executed, the display mode is not displayed as the active display mode. That is, the icon for notifying the message "NEXT" is displayed after the active display change effect is executed during the variable display before the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped (pseudo continuous fluctuation) in the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous". A display mode that is included in the display mode of the active display that can be displayed and that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed during the variable display after the pseudo continuous variation is performed a predetermined number of times. Become.

In the setting examples shown in FIGS. 27(A) and 27(B), the icons for notifying messages such as “?”, “chance”, “extreme heat”, and “NEXT” are the active display change effects in the change effect B. Is included in the display mode of the active display that is displayed after the execution is performed, and is a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the hold display change effect in the change effect B is executed.

FIG. 28 shows an example of determining the icon display change pattern. In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 26A, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the icon display change pattern, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and the ROM 121. It is only necessary to determine one of the plurality of icon display change patterns by referring to the icon display change pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance.

In the case where there is no pseudo continuous variation in which the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous” is not executed, a plurality of icon displays are performed at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 28(A) by the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 26(A). Decide on one of the change patterns. On the other hand, in the case where the pseudo continuous variation is performed three times in the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous”, the pseudo continuous variation is three times, the process of step S508 shown in FIG. One of the plurality of icon display change patterns is determined at the determination rate as shown in. In the determination example shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, the icon display change pattern and the determination rate that can be determined are different depending on the variable display content. For example, in the determination example shown in FIG. 28A, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 can be decided, while the variable display When the content is "non-reach (miss)" or "reach (miss)", the icon display change pattern YAP3 cannot be determined. When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is determined to be one of the icon display change pattern YAP1 to the icon display change pattern YAP3 at a predetermined ratio, while the variable display content is variable. When the display content is “non-reach (miss)” or “reach (miss)”, the icon display change pattern is “none” at a predetermined ratio.

With such a setting, when there is no pseudo-continuous change, the active display change effect is executed, and when the icon display change pattern YAP3 displays the display mode for notifying the message of “heat” as the display mode after the change. , In the variable display this time corresponding to the active display, it is determined that the variable display result is "big hit". In addition, when there is no pseudo continuous change, the active display change effect is executed, and when the icon display change pattern corresponds to “none” and the active display display mode does not change, the active display change effect is displayed. In the corresponding variable display of this time, it is determined that the variable display result is not "big hit" but "miss".

In addition, depending on the display mode of the active display displayed after the active display change effect is executed, the variable display result in this variable display corresponding to the active display is “big hit” or “miss”. If is confirmed, there is a possibility that the interest in playing the game until the variable display ends may decrease. Therefore, for example, even when the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)” or “reach (miss)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 may be set at a predetermined ratio. In this case, the variable display content may be set to be determined as the icon display change pattern YAP3 at a rate sufficiently lower than that in the case of “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”. Further, for example, even when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the icon display change pattern may be set to “none” at a predetermined rate. In this case, set the variable display contents to be set to "None" at a rate that is sufficiently lower than when the variable display content is "Non-reach (miss)" or "Reach (miss)". Good.

The rate at which the icon display change pattern is determined to be “none” in the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 26A is set to be lower than the rate at which it is determined to be “no display change” in step S309. ing. For example, when the winning determination result is "missing in general", "display change" is determined at a ratio of 20/100. That is, in this case, "no display change" is determined at a ratio of 80/100. On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 28A, in the process of step S508, when the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)”, the icon display change pattern is changed to “none” at a ratio of 5/100. It is determined. If "no display change" is determined in step S309, the pending change gath effect is executed, and if the icon display change pattern is determined to be "none" in step S508, the active change gase effect is executed. R. With such a setting, the display mode of the active display changes after the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display does not change after the active display change effect is executed. Not held The change will be lower than the rate at which the effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to execute the active display change success effect which is the second success effect in the active display change effect at a rate higher than the rate in which the hold display change success effect which is the first success effect in the hold display change effect. it can.

Among the plurality of display change timing patterns shown in FIG. 19B, display change timing patterns TP0-1, TP1-2, TP2-2, TP2-4, TP3-2, TP3-5, TP3-6 are displayed. When it is determined, the display change timing comes during the active display, and the active display change effect that is the display color change effect for changing the display color to the specific color is executed as the display mode of the active display. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 13, the determination rate of the display change timing pattern that becomes the display change timing during active display becomes lower than the determination rate of the display change timing pattern that does not become the pending change timing during active display. Any of the display change timing patterns may be determined using the determination table thus set. In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 26A, when it is determined that the display color change effect is executed during active display, the process does not proceed to step S505, and the icon display change effect is restricted from being executed. Therefore, if the ratio of the display color change effect executed during active display is high, the icon display change effect may be difficult to be executed. Therefore, the rate at which the icon display change effect is executed may be increased by lowering the determination rate of the display change timing pattern that is the display change timing during active display.

When it is determined in step S506 shown in FIG. 26A that the display color change effect is executed during the active display, the change effect setting process is terminated without proceeding to the process of step S505, and the icon is displayed. The display change effect is restricted so that it is not executed. As a result, the active display change effect that is the display color change effect and the active display change effect that is the icon display change effect are prevented from being executed in duplicate, and the complicated effect is prevented to prevent the game from being played. Can be improved.

Again, it returns to FIG. 24 and demonstrates. After step S322a and step S322c, or when it is determined in step S322b that the change effect B is not executed (step S322b; NO), the effect control CPU 120 is any one of a plurality of effect control patterns prepared in advance. Is determined (step S323). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special figure change effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command, and uses it as a use pattern. set. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns (display change effect control patterns) prepared corresponding to the execution settings of the change effect A and the change effect B, and sets it as a use pattern.

Following the process of step S323, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 is set, corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, for example. (Step S324). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design is made on the screen of the image display device 5 (step S325). At this time, for example, a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern during special figure change) determined in the process of step S323 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. Thus, the variation of the decorative design may be started in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

After performing the process of step S325, in response to the variable display of the decorative pattern being started, the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HR are displayed. Settings for updating are performed (step S326). For example, when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed (started), the display area (the leftmost display area) corresponding to the suspension number “1” is erased in the first suspension display section 5HL. While being (digested), the first reserved display in the display parts corresponding to the other reserved numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) to the left one by one. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed (started), the display area (rightmost display area) corresponding to the reservation number “1” is erased in the second reservation display section 5HR. As well as (digesting), the second hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) one by one to the right. In addition, in the process of step S326, setting for updating the active display in the active display portion AHA is also performed. For example, when the first hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) on the first hold display portion 5HL, an active display similar to the erased (digested) first hold display is displayed on the active display portion. Start with AHA. On the other hand, when the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) on the second hold display portion 5HR, an active display similar to the erased (digested) second hold display is active-displayed. Start at Department AHA. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S327), and then the variable display start setting processing is ended.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 11 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display during effect processing shown in FIG. 29, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer. Step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the change effect period for executing the change effect A (step S341a). ). The change effect period for executing the change effect A may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. 24, for example. When it is a change effect period for executing the change effect A (step S341a; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the change effect A (step S341b). In the process of step S343, various commands created based on the setting of the display change effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. It is sufficient that the change effect A can be executed by a predetermined effect device by that or by combining some or all of them.

On the other hand, when it is not the change effect period for executing the change effect A (step S341a; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the change effect period for executing the change effect B (( Step S342). The change effect period for executing the change effect B may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. 24, for example. When it is the change effect period for executing the change effect B (step S342; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the change effect B (step S343). In the process of step S343, various commands created based on the setting of the display change effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. Alternatively, or by combining some or all of these, control for executing the pending display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect may be performed by a predetermined effect device.

After executing the process of step S341b or when it is determined in step S342 that it is not in the effect period of the change effect B (step S342; No), after executing the process of step S343, the effect control CPU 120 It is determined whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S346). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined in step S346 that the reach effect period is reached (step S346; Yes), control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S347).

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

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

When the design decision command is received in step S349 (step S349; Yes), for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, in the variable display of the decorative design. The control for deriving and displaying the final stop design (fixed decorative design) as the display result is performed (step S350). At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S351). Further, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S352), the variable display effect process is ended.

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

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

When the first start condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of the first start prize due to the game ball passing through (entering) the first start prize hole, the processes of steps S203 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 are executed. , 1st special figure reservation storage number 1 is added. When the second starting condition is established based on the occurrence of the second starting winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening, the processing of steps S206 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 is executed. , The second special figure reservation storage number is incremented by 1. At this time, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted by the process of step S209. Then, in step S212, the random number determination process at the time of winning as shown in FIG. 5 is executed to determine the variable display contents such as whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”, and the determination result at the time of winning. The determination result command at the time of winning is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

In step S301 shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not an effect control command including the winning determination result command transmitted at the time of winning the start prize has been received. When it is determined that the command is received, the presence or absence of the change effect A and the change effect B is determined by the process of step S304 based on the winning determination result identified in the process of step S302. At this time, when it is determined to execute the change effect A and the change effect B, the display change pattern is determined by the process of step S309, and the display change timing pattern is determined by the process of step S310. The determination result of the display change pattern and the display change timing pattern is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number by the process of step S311.

When the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative pattern is started based on the satisfaction of the start condition, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are set by executing the fluctuation pattern setting process as shown in FIG. 8 in step S111 shown in FIG. A variation pattern designating command that enables determination of any of the above and specifies the determined variation pattern is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

In step S321 shown in FIG. 24, the final stop symbol or the like is determined based on the variation pattern or the like indicated by the variation pattern designation command, and subsequently, as the setting process of the change effect A in step S322a, the process as shown in FIG. Is set, and as the change effect B setting process, a process as shown in FIG.

30 shows the case where the change effect A is executed, the display change pattern is determined to be YHP1-3 by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, and the display change timing pattern is determined to be TPA3 by the process of step S310. The example of execution of the change effect in the case of having shown is shown. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 30(A), white hold displays corresponding to hold numbers “1” to “3” are displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL, and the active display unit AHA displays the current hold display. The white active display corresponding to the variable display is performed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 30B, in response to the display change pattern being YHP1-3 and the display change timing pattern being TPA3, the character CHα is changed to the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. On the other hand, the blue beam BM1 is emitted. After that, as shown in FIGS. 30(C) and 30(D1), the white area in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” gradually changes to the blue area which is the area of the candidate mode after the change. To do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30(E1), the entire area becomes blue in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”, and the second color change occurs in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. The "again" character TX indicating that is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30 (F1), the character CHα irradiates the green display BM2 to the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”, and the blue color is displayed in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. The area of No. gradually changes to a green area, which is the area of the candidate mode after the change, and as shown in FIG. 30(G1), the entire area becomes green in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”.

31 shows the case where the change effect A is executed, the display change pattern is determined to be YHP1-3 by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, and the display change timing pattern is determined to be TPA0 by the process of step S310. The example of execution of the change effect in the case of having shown is shown. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 31(A), white hold displays corresponding to hold numbers “1” to “3” are displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL, and the active display unit AHA displays the current hold display. The white active display corresponding to the variable display is performed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 31B, the character CHα irradiates the active display with the blue beam BM1 in response to the display change pattern being YHP1-3 and the display change timing pattern being TPA0. It becomes the mode to do. After that, as shown in FIGS. 31C and 31D1, the white region in the active display gradually changes to the blue region which is the candidate region after the change.

Further, as shown in FIG. 31(E1), the entire area becomes blue in the active display, and the "another time" character TX indicating that the second color change occurs in the active display is displayed. .. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 31(F1), the character CHα irradiates the active display with the green beam BM2, and the blue area in the active display is the candidate green area after the gradual change. 31(G1), the entire area becomes green in the active display.

32 shows a case where the change effect A is executed, the display change pattern is determined to be YHP1-2 by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, and the display change timing pattern is determined to be TPA3 by the process of step S310. The example of execution of the change effect in the case of having shown is shown. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 32(A), white hold displays corresponding to hold numbers “1” to “3” are displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL, and the active display unit AHA displays the current hold display. The white active display corresponding to the variable display is performed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 32(B), in response to the display change pattern being YHP1-2 and the display change timing pattern being TPA3, the character CHα is changed to the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. On the other hand, the blue beam BM1 is emitted. Then, as shown in FIGS. 32(C) and 32(D2), the white area in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” is gradually changed to the blue area which is the area of the candidate mode after the change. To do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 32(E2), so-called color change occurs, and the entire area returns to white in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”, and 2 is displayed in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. The "again" letter TX is displayed, indicating that a second color change will occur. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 32(F2), the character CHα irradiates the green display BM2 to the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”, and the white is displayed in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. Area gradually changes to a green area which is a candidate area after the change, and as shown in FIG. 32(G2), the entire area becomes green in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”.

FIG. 33 shows an execution example of the change effect B when the display change timing pattern TP3-1 is determined by the process of step S310 shown in FIG. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 33(A), the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed on the first hold display portion 5HL, and the variable display of this time is displayed on the active display portion AHA. The active display corresponding to is displayed. Among the hold displays on the first hold display unit 5HL, the hold display with the hold number "3" (third from the right end) is the change effect B type "change effect exists (in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13. 1)” has been decided. As shown in FIG. 19B, the display change timing pattern TP3-1 becomes the display change timing when the holding number is “3”. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 33(B), for example, the hold display change common effect including the effect that the effect image of the character CH1 acts on the hold display of the hold number “3” is executed. Then, in the case where the display change pattern ZHP1-1 and the display change pattern ZHP1-1 are determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, as shown in FIG. As the display mode, the pending display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed. On the other hand, when "no display change" is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, the pending display failure effect in which the display mode of the pending display does not change as shown in FIG. 33(C2). (Hold change gasse effect) is executed.

FIG. 34 shows an example of executing display color change effects and icon display change effects during active display. In this execution example, after the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 34(A) is started, the effect image of the character CH1 becomes the active display in the active display portion AHA as shown in FIG. 34(B), for example. An active display change common effect including an effect that acts is executed. The active display change common effect shown in FIG. 34(B) is different in that the action target is the hold display or the active display, but includes the action effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 acts. 33B, the effect mode is common to the hold display change common effect shown in FIG. 33(B). In the case where the display change pattern ZHP1-1 is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13 and the display change timing pattern TP0-1 is determined in the process of step S310 corresponding to the active display. As shown in FIG. 34(C1), an active display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed as the display mode of the active display. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a change effect in the process of step S505 illustrated in FIG. 26A and the icon display change pattern YAP2 is determined in the process of step S508, FIG. As shown in C2), the active display change success effect in which the display mode of the active display is changed to the display mode for notifying the message of "chance" is executed.

FIG. 35 shows an effect execution example in which a change effect is executed a plurality of times corresponding to one hold display. In this execution example, the display change pattern ZHP12 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. The display change timing pattern TP3-3 is determined by the process of S310. As shown in FIG. 19B, the display change timing pattern TP3-3 has the display change timing when the holding number is “3” and the holding number is “1”. Therefore, when the variable display of the decorative design as shown in FIG. 35(A) is started, it is determined to be the display change timing by the processing of step S502 shown in FIG. 26(A). Then, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the hold display change common effect as shown in FIG. 35B is executed, for example. After the effect shown in FIG. 35(B) is executed, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” is changed to the display mode showing the “secret” message as shown in FIG. 35(C). To do. Then, as shown in FIG. 35(D), the final stop design of the decorative design is stopped and displayed, whereby the variable display ends.

Following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 35(D), the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 35(E) is started. At this time, by the processing of step S501 shown in FIG. 26A, the storage data indicating the display change pattern ZHP12 and the display change timing pattern TP3-3 is moved (shifted) in the hold display data storage unit, and the hold number ". 2” and is stored. Since the display change timing pattern TP3-3 does not include the designation of the display change timing that matches the reservation number “2”, it is determined in step S502 that it is not the display change timing. Therefore, the change effect B is not executed, and the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG.

Following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 35(F), the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 35(G) is started. At this time, by the processing of step S501 shown in FIG. 26A, the storage data indicating the display change pattern ZHP12 and the display change timing pattern TP3-3 are moved (shifted) in the hold display data storage unit, and the hold number "". It is stored in association with “1”. Since the display change timing pattern TP3-3 includes the designation of the display change timing that matches the reservation number "1", it is determined in step S502 that the display change timing is reached. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, for example, the hold display change common effect as shown in FIG. 35(H) is executed. After such a hold display change common effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 35(I), as a display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number "1", a hold display in which the display color changes to green among the specific colors. The change success production is executed.

FIG. 36 shows an execution example of the change effect B and the icon display change effect in the case of three pseudo continuous fluctuations. In this execution example, when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, as shown in FIG. 36A, the active display unit AHA performs the active display in which the display color is green among the specific colors. To do. Corresponding to this active display, the display change pattern ZHP2-3 or the display change pattern ZHP3-1 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13 and the display change timing during the active display is included by the process of step S310. The display change timing pattern has been determined. When the variable display corresponding to the active display shown in FIG. 36(A) is started, the storage data corresponding to the suspension number “1” is stored in the suspension display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. 26(A). Are erased (digested). At step S502, it is determined that the display change timing is during active display according to the display change timing pattern shown in the erased stored data. Further, based on the determination in step S504 that the "pseudo-relation" variable display effect is to be executed, "change effect" is determined in step S505 and step S508 is performed as shown in FIG. The icon display change pattern YDP2-4 shown in (B) is determined.

After the variable display shown in FIG. 36(A) is started, an active display change effect as shown in FIG. 36(B) is executed based on the execution setting by the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 26(A). To be done. This active display change effect is executed as a display color change effect, and as shown in FIG. 36C, the display color changes to red among the specific colors as the display mode of the active display. The decorative pattern shown in FIG. 36C is a predetermined combination as the pseudo consecutive chance, and the variable display is temporarily stopped and then restarted to execute the first pseudo consecutive variation. At this time, according to the icon display change pattern YDP2-4, for example, an active display change effect as shown in FIG. 36D is executed. This active display change effect is executed as an icon display change effect, and as shown in FIG. 36(E), the display mode of the active display changes to a display mode for notifying the message of "NEXT".

The decorative pattern shown in FIG. 36(E) is a predetermined combination as the pseudo consecutive chance, and the second pseudo consecutive variation is executed. At this time, according to the icon display change pattern YDP2-4, for example, an active display change effect as shown in FIG. 36(F) is executed. This active display change effect is executed as an icon display change effect, and as shown in FIG. 36(G), the display mode of the active display is changed to a display mode for notifying a message of “chance”. The decorative pattern shown in FIG. 36(G) is a predetermined combination as the pseudo consecutive chance, and the pseudo consecutive variation (final variation) is executed for the third time. At this time, according to the icon display change pattern YDP2-4, for example, the active display change common effect among the active display change effects as shown in FIG. 36(H) and the active display change effect as shown in FIG. 36(I). Of the effects, the active display change success effect is executed, and the display mode of the active display is changed to the display mode for notifying the message of “heat”. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 36(J), the reach effect in the normal reach or the super reach is executed based on the variable display state of the decorative pattern being in the reach state. Then, for example, the final stop symbol of the jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 36(K) may be derived and displayed.

It should be noted that the active display is not limited to one that is continuously displayed until the variable display ends, and may be erased, for example, when a predetermined display erasing condition is satisfied after the variable display is started. May be. As an example, when the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, the active display may be erased by satisfying the display erasing condition.

In the processing of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, the effect type of “with change effect (2)” is determined at a predetermined ratio, and the display change patterns ZHP10 to ZHP13 as shown in FIG. 19A are determined according to the determination result. It is decided to either. When the hold display change effect is executed in the change effect B according to these display change patterns, the display mode of the hold display is changed from the white display which is the normal display mode to the display mode showing the "secret" message. The display mode showing the "secret" message is a display mode that does not change after the active display change effect is executed due to the setting of the display change timing pattern and the like. In this way, when the hold display change effect is executed in the change effect B, the display mode of the hold display can be changed to a special mode which is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after executing the active display change effect in the change effect B. it can.

In the processing of step S508 shown in FIG. 26A, any one of a plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIG. 27A and FIG. 27B is determined. When the active display change effect is executed by these icon display change patterns, the display mode of the active display is changed to the display mode for notifying the message of "?", "chance", "hot heat" or "NEXT". .. These display modes are displays that do not change after the hold display change effect is executed in the change effect B. Thus, when the active display change effect is executed in the change effect B, the display mode of the active display can be changed to a special mode which is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after executing the hold display change effect in the change effect B. it can.

As described above, according to the embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the active display on the active display unit AHA and the hold display on the hold display units 5HR and 5HL are displayed in any of a plurality of color modes according to the expectation degree of the big hit. A change effect A and a change effect B that can be displayed and notify whether or not the mode changes can be executed.

In this way, in the state where the change effect A and the change effect B are executable, there are the following differences between the aspect of the change effect A and the aspect of the change effect B. That is, in the change effect A, the ratio in which the color of the active display changes in two or more steps is high, and in the change effect B in the change effect B, the rate of the change in the color of two or more steps is high.

Further, in the change effect A, the ratio of the change in the color of the hold display in two or more steps is high, and in the change effect B in the change effect of the change in the color of the hold display in two steps or more.

In addition, in the change effect A, the colors of the active display and the hold display may be continuously changed in the order of white, blue, green, and red.

In the change effect A, the color of the active display changes, while in the change effect B, when the display change patterns ZHP10 to ZHP13 are determined, the color of the active display does not change during one variable display. That is, the rate of change in the color of active display in change effect A is higher than the rate of change in the color of active display in change effect B, and in change effect A is shown in FIGS. The color of the active display changes gradually.

In the change effect A, the color of the hold display changes, while in the change effect B, when the display change patterns ZHP10 to ZHP13 are determined, the color of the hold display does not change during one variable display. That is, in the change effect A, the rate of change of the color of the hold display is higher than the rate of change of the color of the active display in the change effect B, and in the change effect A, it is shown in FIGS. The color of the active display changes gradually.

As described above, in the change effect A, the mode of the hold display and the active display can be obtained by continuously displaying the change in the color of two or more stages of the hold display and the active display in the order of white, blue, green, and red. It is possible for the player to recognize that the change has been made in a plurality of stages, and it is possible to improve the interest in changing the display mode.

Further, in the change effect A, since the mode of the hold display or the active display is gradually changed, the candidates of the mode of the hold display or the active display after the change are displayed and informed, so that the player has a sense of expectation. As a result, the interest in changing the display mode can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in the determination of the display change pattern of the change effect A, in the case of the holding numbers “2”, “3”, and “4”, the display change pattern YHP3-1 for two variable displays. , YHP3-2 is lower than the rates determined by the display change patterns YHP1-1 to YHP1-3, YHP2-1, YHP2-2 for one variable display of the change effect A. In addition, in the case of a big hit, the ratio of the display change patterns YHP3-1 and YHP3-2 for two variable displays is higher than that in the case of a loss. Accordingly, when the change effect A is executed during the second variable display after the change effect A is executed during the first variable display, the jackpot expectation is high, and thus the first variable display is performed. It is possible to further focus on how the mode of the hold display or the active display changes after the change effect A is executed.

Further, when the display change pattern and the display change timing pattern of the change effect A are determined, the display change pattern and the display change timing pattern of the change effect B corresponding to the pending storage before the pending storage corresponding to the change effect A are determined. The change effect B is deleted and becomes inexecutable. Thereby, the aspect change in the change effect A can be further emphasized.

Further, in the change effect A, as shown in FIGS. 30(B) to (D1), the colors of the pending display and the active display are displayed with the color before the change and the color after the change being divided into regions, and the color after the change is displayed. Area becomes larger than the area of the color before the change, and further, the entire area of the hold display and the active display becomes the color after the change. As a result, whether or not the mode changes due to a change in the area of the hold display or the active display is notified, and it is possible to realize an effect that is easily recognized by the player.

In addition, in the embodiment, in the change effect B, the display mode of the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect that is the first change effect is executed is, for example, a display mode indicating a “secret” message. It includes a special mode that is not displayed as a display mode of active display after the active display change effect that is the second change effect is executed. In this way, by executing the change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display to the special mode, it is possible to change various displays and improve the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, the display mode of the active display displayed after the active display change effect that is the second change effect is displayed, for example, a message such as "?", "chance", "intense heat", or "NEXT" is notified. Like the display mode of the icon, it includes a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the change effect that is the first change effect is executed. In this way, by executing the active display change effect that changes the display mode of the active display to the special mode, it is possible to change various displays and improve the enjoyment of the game.

The change effect B that is the first change effect and the active display change effect that is the second change effect have a common effect mode, for example, by including an effect effect that displays and exerts an effect image of the character CH1. The effect of a predetermined mode including is executed. In this way, by making the player pay attention to which of the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display changes, the interest in the game can be improved.

In the change effect B that is the first change effect, after executing the hold display change common effect including the effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed, the hold display change success effect that changes the display mode of the hold display is executed. There is a case where a hold display change effect is performed as a hold display change failure effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display. In the active display change effect that is the second change effect, the active display change success that changes the display mode of the active display after executing the active display change common effect including the effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed. There are cases where the effect is executed, and cases where the active change gust effect as the active display change failure effect that does not change the display mode of the active display is executed. Then, while the presence/absence of the display change is determined, the icon display change pattern is determined to be “none” at a predetermined rate, so that when the active display change effect is executed, the hold display is performed when the change effect is executed. The display mode of active display is changed at a rate higher than the rate of changing the display mode of. As described above, by facilitating the display mode of the active display to be changed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the enjoyment of the game with respect to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied.

For example, in response to the case where the variable display effect of “pseudo-relation” is executed, the variable display is started after the variable display is started by determining one of the plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIG. It is possible to execute the active display change effect, which is the second change effect, a plurality of times until the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Thereby, even if the active display change effect is executed once or a predetermined number of times and the display mode of the active display does not change to the display mode with high jackpot reliability, the active display change effect is further executed and the active display is displayed. Since there is a possibility that the mode changes, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied.

When the hold display change effect which is the first change effect is executed and when the active display change effect which is the second change effect is executed, the effect image SV1 for display limitation as shown in FIG. 30B, for example. By executing the restriction effect by displaying, at least a part of the hold display on the first hold display section 5HL and the second hold display section 5HR and the active display on the active display section AHA is limited. In this way, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by making the player pay more attention to which of the displays including the plurality of hold displays and the active display changes.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and a part explained in the above-mentioned embodiment so that at least one problem in the conventional technique can be solved. It may be provided with the structure of.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the change effect A is executed, it is described that the color of at least one of the hold display and the active display changes, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, the display change pattern YHP1-1 does not exist in the change effect A, and in the change effect A, the color change of at least one of the hold display and the active display may be in two or more stages.

Further, for example, in the change effect A, at least one of the colors of the hold display and the active display may not change. In this case, the display change pattern YHP1-0 in which the color does not change in the change effect A is prepared so that the display change pattern can be determined, and in the change effect A, at least one of the hold display and the active display. In the change effect B, the rate at which the color changes, in other words, the rate determined other than the display change pattern YHP1-0 is the rate at which at least one of the hold display and the active display changes during one variable display. In other words, it may be higher than the proportion determined other than the display change patterns ZHP10 to ZHP13.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the change effect A, the colors of the hold display and the active display change in two or more stages, and further, the white, the blue, the green, and the red are displayed continuously in this order. The mode change of the display and the active display is not limited to this. For example, the shapes of the hold display and the active display may be changed, and further, the circle display, the triangle display, the square display, and the star display may be sequentially displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the change effect A, the color of the hold display or the active display is gradually changed, but the mode change of the hold display or the active display is not limited to this. For example, the shapes of the hold display and the active display may be gradually changed.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30 to 32, in the change effect A, the character CHα emits the blue beam BM1 to the hold display or the active display to change the color of the hold display or the active display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of modes may be prepared for the colors of the character, the beam, the hold display, and the active display, and each mode may be determined at a different ratio between the case of a big hit and the case of a loss. For example, in the case of a loss, the rate of the aspects of FIGS. 30 to 32 may be high, and in the case of a big hit, the rate of the aspect of FIG. 37 may be high.

In FIG. 37, as shown in FIG. 37(A), white hold displays corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “3” are displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL, and the active display unit AHA changes this time. The white active display corresponding to the display is performed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 37(B), in the change effect A, the character CHβ irradiates the suspension display corresponding to the suspension number “3” with the rainbow-colored beam BM2. After that, as shown in FIGS. 37(C) and 37(D3), the white area in the pending display corresponding to the pending number “3” is changed to the iridescent area which is the candidate area after the gradual change. Change. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 37(E3), the entire area becomes iridescent in the hold display corresponding to the hold number "3". After that, the character CHβ further irradiates the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” with the beam of the predetermined color, and the iridescent region is gradually set to the predetermined display in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. Change to the area of color.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the change mode corresponding to the change effect patterns YHP3-1 and YHP3-2, at least one color of the hold display and the active display changes over two consecutive variable displays. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the color of at least one of the hold display and the active display may be changed during the continuous variable display of three or more times. Furthermore, at least one of the colors of the hold display and the active display changes during variable display that is not repeated for a plurality of times (for example, when the hold numbers of the corresponding hold storages are "1" and "3"). It may be one that does.

In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the hold display change effect is executed in change effect B is not displayed as the active display mode after the active display change effect is executed in change effect B. In addition to the display mode, the display mode of the active display that is displayed after the active display change effect is executed has been described as including the display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after executing the hold display change effect. .. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display may be configured to include a display mode that is not displayed as the other display mode. .. For example, the display mode of the hold display includes a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display, while the display mode of the active display is a common display mode that can also be displayed as the display mode of the hold display. It is also possible not to provide a unique display mode that includes only that and is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display. Further, the display mode of the active display includes a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display, while the display mode of the hold display is a common display mode that can also be displayed as a display corresponding to the active display. It is possible not to provide a unique display mode that includes only the above and is not displayed as the display mode of the active display.

When the hold display change effect is executed and when the active display change effect is executed, a restriction effect that restricts at least a part of the hold display and the active display may be executed. The restriction effect is, for example, displaying an effect image for display restriction in the display area of the image display device 5, and a semi-transparent display or a transparent display on the first hold display section 5HL, the second hold display section 5HR, or the active display section AHA. A part of the hold display or active display is displayed by displaying or reducing the display, or by moving the production model (movable member) from the retracted state to the advanced state and hiding the pending display or active display when in the advanced state. Alternatively, all may be restricted so that the player cannot see or is difficult to see.

FIG. 38 shows an effect execution example of an effect (change effect C) that places a restriction on the hold display and the icon display. In this execution example, for example, after the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 38(A) is started, the display change common effect as shown in FIG. 38(B) is executed as the change effect C. At this time, by displaying the effect image SV1 for display restriction in the display area of the image display device 5 as the restriction effect, the reservation display in the first reservation storage unit 5HR or the second reservation storage unit 5HL and the active display unit AHA. The active display is hidden (covered) so that it cannot be viewed by the player. After that, when the suspended display change effect is executed, the display mode of the suspended display is changed, for example, as shown in FIG. 38(C1). On the other hand, when the active display change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display is changed, for example, as shown in FIG. 38(C2). By executing such a limited effect, when the change effect C is executed, it becomes difficult or difficult for the player to recognize which effect is to be executed, and which of the hold display and the active display changes. The player's interest can be improved by focusing on the player.

As the limited production, a plurality of types of productions having different production modes may be prepared. In this case, depending on whether the pending display change effect is executed or the active display change effect is executed in the change effect C, one or both of the types and the determination rates of the limit effects that can be determined are different. You may set so that it can be set. According to such a setting, depending on the effect mode of the restricted effect, which display is changed by changing the expectation of which of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is executed in the change effect C. The player can be noticed as to whether or not to do so. Alternatively, regardless of whether the hold display change effect is executed or the active display change effect is executed in the change effect C, the effect mode of the restricted effect may be determined at a predetermined ratio.

In the case of executing the pending change gaze effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change, or in the case of executing the active change gase effect in which the display mode of the active display does not change, the pending display in the change effect C in which the display mode changes It may be determined to execute the limited effect at a higher rate than when the change effect or the active display change effect is executed. Thereby, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the display mode has not changed despite the execution of the pending display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect C, and to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. You can Alternatively, when the hold display change success effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes is executed, or when the active display change success effect in which the display mode of the active display changes is executed, the hold change does not change. It may be determined to execute the restricted effect at a higher rate than when the grated effect or the active change gazed effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display will change when the restricted effect is executed, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

When executing the limited effect by moving the effect model (movable member) from the retracted state to the advanced state and hiding the hold display and the active display, the change display C changes the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. It may be executed in the same manner as in the above embodiment. In this case, for example, when the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed and the character CH1 can be visually recognized by the player, the effect model is in the retracted state even before the effect state in which the pending display or active display is effected. From the advancing state to hide the hold display and the active display, and after the execution of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is finished in the change effect C and the effect image of the character CH1 is not displayed, the effect model is displayed. May be returned to the retracted state so that the player can visually recognize the hold display and the active display. When the effect model is in the advanced state, the effect image of the character CH1 may be hidden, or the effect image of the character CH1 may not be hidden so that the player can recognize it. .. In this way, the limited effect may be executed in an effect mode that is easily recognized in the change effect C as an effect that is less relevant to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. Thereby, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the display mode has not changed despite the execution of the pending display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect C, and to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. You can

In the above-described embodiment, by changing the display mode of the hold display to the display mode showing the "secret" message, it is highly possible that the display color of the hold display further changes to blue, green, or red. It is explained that the implication hold display is performed. When a plurality of such suggestion hold displays are displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display is simultaneously executed in a duplicated manner. May become complicated and the interest in playing games may deteriorate. Therefore, when the plurality of hold displays are displayed in a specific form that is easily changed to another display form, the display form of the hold display is changed so that the change effect B is executed only for one hold display. You may decide whether or not. For example, in the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 13, when a plurality of hold displays have a display mode showing a “secret” message, the display change timings corresponding to the hold displays are not displayed at the same timing. The change timing pattern may be determined. Alternatively, when it is determined in step S502 shown in FIG. 26A that it is the display change timing, the display mode indicating the "secret" message in the plurality of pending displays is changed to the display mode of the specific color. Or not. Then, when it is determined that the display mode is to be changed in a plurality of hold displays, for example, for the hold display having the larger hold number, the setting change is performed so that the display change timing will be the next variable display. You may do it.

FIG. 39 shows an execution example of the change effect B corresponding to a case where a plurality of hold displays are in a display mode showing a "secret" message. In this execution example, first, as shown in FIG. 39(A), when the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL, the hold number is displayed. The display mode of the hold display corresponding to "3" is the display mode showing the "secret" message. For example, when a game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second special figure reservation storage number becomes "4", the display corresponding to the reservation number "3" is displayed in the reservation display data storage section. It is assumed that data indicating the change pattern ZHP11 and the display change timing pattern TP3-3 is stored. In addition, it is assumed that the display change pattern ZHP13 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13 in response to the occurrence of the second start prize in which the second special figure reservation storage number is “4”. In this case, in the process of step S310, the same display change timing is not obtained because the data indicating the display change timing pattern TP3-3 is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “3”. As described above, the display change timing pattern corresponding to the holding number “4” may be determined. For example, if the display change timing pattern TP3-3 similar to the hold number “3” is determined, it is possible to avoid the display change timing of changing to the specific color at the same timing due to the difference of the hold numbers.

As shown in FIG. 19B, the display change timing pattern TP3-3 has the display change timing when the holding number is “3” and the holding number is “1”. When the variable display of the decorative design as shown in FIG. 39(B) is started, the holding display data storage unit holds the holding number “2” and the holding number “3” by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. Associated with ", the data indicating the display change timing pattern TP3-3 is stored. At this time, in the process of step S502, it is determined that the hold display corresponding to the hold number "2" is not the display change timing, while the hold display corresponding to the hold number "3" is the display change timing. To be judged. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the change effect B for the reservation display of the reservation number “3” as shown in FIG. 39B is executed. After this change effect B is executed, as shown in FIG. 39(C), the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number "3" is changed to the display mode showing the "secret" message. Then, the final stop design of the decorative design is stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends.

When a new variable display is started following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 39(C), the suspension display data storage unit stores the suspension number "" by the processing of step S501 shown in FIG. 26(A). Data indicating the display change timing pattern TP3-3 is stored in association with “1” and the holding number “2”. At this time, in the process of step S502, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is determined to be the display change timing, while the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is not the display change timing. To be judged. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the change effect B for the reservation display of the reservation number "1" as shown in FIG. 39(D) is executed. After this change effect B is executed, as shown in FIG. 39(E), the display color changes to blue among the specific colors as the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, the final stop design of the decorative design is stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends.

When a new variable display is started subsequent to the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 39(E), the suspension display data storage unit stores the suspension number "" by the processing of step S501 shown in FIG. 26(A). Data indicating the display change timing pattern TP3-3 is stored in association with “1”. At this time, in the process of step S502, it is determined that it is the display change timing for the hold display corresponding to the hold number "1". Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the change effect B for the reservation display of the reservation number "1" as shown in FIG. 39(F) is executed. After this change effect B is executed, as shown in FIG. 39(G), the display color changes to red among the specific colors as the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, the final stop design of the decorative design is stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends.

In this way, the display change timing pattern is determined or the setting of the display change timing is changed so that the plurality of change effects B for the plurality of pending displays are not executed at the same time. In this way, it is possible to prevent the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display from becoming complicated. The first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR are not limited to those in which a plurality of change effects B are not simultaneously executed between the plurality of hold displays. 2 The display change timing pattern is determined such that the hold display change effect for the hold display on the hold display unit 5HR and the active display change effect for the active display on the active display unit AHA are not executed at the same time. Alternatively, the setting of the display change timing may be changed, or it may be determined whether or not to execute the item display change effect. In this way, by preventing a complicated effect that changes the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

The display change timing pattern is determined such that the plurality of hold displays are not limited to the display mode showing the “secret” message, and the plurality of change effects B targeting the plurality of hold displays are not simultaneously executed. Alternatively, the display change timing setting may be changed. In this way, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by preventing a complicated effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

As the change effect B, one that changes the display mode of a plurality of hold displays by executing one change effect may be prepared. Further, as an effect in which the pending display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B are combined, one that changes the display mode of the pending display and the display mode of the active display by executing one change effect is prepared. Good. For example, when the display mode of the hold display or the display mode of the active display is changed after displaying the effect image SV1 as shown in FIG. 38(B), the effect is complicated even if a plurality of display modes are changed. It does not happen and does not give the player a feeling of strangeness. In this way, by changing one of the plurality of display modes by executing one change effect, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming complicated and improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the above-described embodiment, both the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B include the effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 acts, and the like. I explained that it would be. On the other hand, it is not limited to the effect image of the character CH1 as long as it is possible to execute the hold display change effect and the active display change effect that are common in any effect mode. For example, while including an action effect in which the effect image of the character acts, the type, shape, pattern, or color of the displayed character may be partially or entirely different, and a sound effect and a game effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R. One or both of the lighting modes of the light-emitting body such as the lamp 9 and the decorative LED may be different. As a more specific example, the effect images of the character include a first character CH1 and a second character CH2, and the action effects include an action effect SE1 of shooting a hold display and an active display with a gun, and a hold effect. It is assumed that there is an action effect SE2 for cutting the display and the active display with a sword. Here, while the effect mode of the effect effect is different between the case where the effect effect SE1 by the first character CH1 is executed and the case where the effect effect SE2 by the first character CH1 is executed, the type of character is different. Have in common. On the other hand, when the action effect SE1 by the first character CH1 is executed and when the action effect SE1 by the second character CH2 is executed, the character type is different, but the effect mode of the action effect is common. doing. In this way, the type of character is common but the effect mode of action effect (contents of action action) is different, and the effect mode of action effect (contents of action action) is common, but the type of character is different. In either case, since there is a common part in the character type or the effect mode of the effect effect, it can be said that it is a common effect mode. Further, the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B are executed in the effect mode in which the combination of the character type and the effect mode of the effect effect is common, such as the effect effect SE1 by the first character CH1. Even if it is performed, the display mode of the hold display changes (for example, in a specific color) depending on whether the hold display change effect in the change effect B is executed or the active display change effect is executed in the effect mode. It may be set so that the ratio of changing to a certain blue color, green color, or red color is different. Further, among the change effects B, the display of the hold display or the active display is performed depending on whether the change effect B including the action effect that acts on the holding number “1” to “4” is executed. It may be set so that the changing rate of the mode is different. Alternatively, when the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B are executed in the effect mode in which the combination of the character type and the effect effect effect mode is common, the display mode of the hold display or the active display is performed. Change (for example, change to a specific color, blue, green, or red) at the same rate, but the display after the change changes to a display with high jackpot reliability (for example, changes to red) It may be set so that the ratio of doing is different. Also, among the change effects B, the display mode of the hold display changes according to whether the change effect B including the effect effect that acts on the holding number from “1” to “4” is executed. Even if the proportions to be changed are about the same, the proportions in which the changed display mode changes to the display mode with high jackpot reliability may be set to be different. Alternatively, in the pending display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B, effects in which all effect modes are different from each other may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the presence/absence of display change is determined at a predetermined determination rate, and the icon display change pattern is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. It has been described that the display mode of the active display changes when the active display change effect in the change effect B is executed at a rate higher than the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when either the hold display change effect or the active display change effect in the change effect B is executed, the display mode of the hold display or the active display is always (100%). It may be set to change (in proportion). Further, when either one of the pending display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B is executed, the display mode may not change at a predetermined ratio, while the other effect is executed. When it is performed, the display mode may be set to change without fail (at a rate of 100%). Alternatively, when the active display change effect in the change effect B is executed, the display mode of the hold display is changed when the hold display change effect in the change effect B is executed at a rate higher than the rate in which the display mode of the active display changes. It may be set to change.

In the above-described embodiment, in the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 26A, when any of the plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIG. By determining whether or not the variable display is started, the active display change effect can be executed a plurality of times from the start of the variable display to the final display of the final stop symbol and the end of the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, even when the variable display effect of “pseudo-relation” is not executed, the active display change effect is executed a plurality of times during the variable display based on the satisfaction of the start condition of 1. You may be able to. As an example, the active display change effect can be executed at the start of variable display, during high-speed fluctuation of all symbols, when the reach that the variable display state becomes the reach state is established, and during the reach production after the reach state is reached. , Multiple timings are provided. Then, for example, at a predetermined ratio that differs depending on the variable display content, it may be determined at which of a plurality of timings the active display change effect is executed. In this case, when the variable display content is "non-probability variation (big hit)" or "probability variation (big hit)", more variable display content than when it is "non-reach (miss)" or "reach (loss)". The ratio determined to execute the active display change effect may be set to be high at the timing.

In the above-described embodiment, in the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 13, the display color is once displayed during active display by determining one of the plurality of display change timing patterns as shown in FIG. 19B. It was explained as something that can only be changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display color of the active display can be changed a plurality of times from the start of the variable display corresponding to the active display to the end of the variable display after the final stop symbol is derived and displayed. May be. The timing of changing the display color during the active display is not limited to the timing during the variable display corresponding to the initial change when the variable display effect of “pseudo-repeating” is executed, and the pseudo-repeating change occurs once to three times. The timing may be during variable display corresponding to the pseudo continuous fluctuation in the middle due to the execution of a predetermined number of pseudo continuous fluctuations during the execution up to or up to the final pseudo fluctuation. Even when the variable display effect of "pseudo-link" is not executed, such as at the start of variable display, during high-speed fluctuation of all symbols, when the reach condition that the variable display state becomes the reach state is established, during the reach effect after the reach state is reached. The display color of the active display may be changed at some or all of the plurality of timings. Further, the display color of the active display can be changed in place of a part of the display modes included in the special mode, such as the display mode for notifying the “chance” message in the above embodiment. Good.

In the above-described embodiment, the display color change effect for changing the display color to the specific color (any one of blue, green, and red) as the display mode is either the hold display change effect in the change effect B or the active display change effect. The special change effect that changes to a special display mode showing the message "secret" can be executed in the hold display change effect, but cannot be executed in the active display change effect, and "?", "chance" , It is described that the icon display change effect that changes to an icon for notifying a message such as “intense heat” or “NEXT” is not executable in the hold display change effect, but is executable in the active display change effect. However, which of the pending display change effect and the active display change effect can be executed or cannot be executed may be arbitrarily set. For example, among the display color change effects, an effect that changes to a part of the display color (for example, gold or rainbow) may be set to be executable only in the hold display change effect in the change effect B, The change effect B may be set to be executable only in the active display change effect. As an effect that can be executed in the pending display change effect in the change effect B, but cannot be executed in the active display change effect in the change effect B, a suggestion hold display that increases the possibility that the display mode of the pending display changes further is performed. Instead of the effect, or together with the effect of performing the suggestion pending display, an effect of performing a mode transition suggestion display that suggests a transition to a predetermined effect mode (prefetching notice mode) as the prefetching notice effect may be executed. ..

In the above-described embodiment, regardless of whether the display color change effect is executed as the hold display change effect or the active display change effect in the change effect B, based on the occurrence of the start winning, the change in FIG. In the above description, it is assumed that whether or not to execute the process is determined by the process of step S304, and the display change pattern is determined by the process of step S309. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 13, while determining whether or not to execute the display color change effect in the pending display change effect in the change effect B, the change effect in It may not be determined whether or not to execute the display color change effect in the active display change effect. In this case, whether or not to execute the display color change effect in the active display change effect may be determined at a predetermined ratio according to the variable display content in the change effect setting process executed in step S322 shown in FIG. 24, for example. Good. Alternatively, in the change effect setting process executed in step S322 after executing the processes in steps S304 and S309 as in the above-described embodiment, the variable display content corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command is displayed. Accordingly, the display color (specific color) to be changed during active display may be determined again. When the display color change effect is determined when the start winning is generated, the determination is made at a rate according to the result of the winning determination. The determination of the variable display content at the time of winning the start is performed based on the case where the jackpot reliability is the lowest. On the other hand, when the change effect setting process is executed in step S322 shown in FIG. 24, the variable display content corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command can be specified. Therefore, if the display color (specific color) to be changed during the active display is determined in the change effect setting process executed in step S322, the effect mode suitable for the jackpot reliability of the change pattern in the current variable display is changed. You can After changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of No. 1 to the display mode determined based on the winning determination result, the display mode of the active display displayed when the start condition is satisfied is changed according to the variation pattern. Alternatively, the display mode may be changed based on the variable display content.

In the above-described embodiment, the display change pattern is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13 and the display change timing pattern is determined in the process of step S310, so that the pending display corresponding to one variable display is displayed. It has been described that the process of changing the display mode is collectively determined based on the occurrence of the start winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the display mode of the hold display corresponding to one variable display is changed, and the display mode after the change is changed, for example, in the hold display data storage unit. It may be determined stepwise in accordance with the contents being updated. For example, when the storage data in the hold display data storage unit is updated in step S501 shown in FIG. 26A, the change effect is displayed in a display mode in one or a plurality of hold displays or in a proportion according to the winning determination result. Whether or not to execute B, and the display mode of the hold display when it is executed may be determined. Further, in the processing of step S508 shown in FIG. 26A, for example, after determining the display mode of the active display that is changed by the final fluctuation, the active display that is changed by the pseudo continuous fluctuation or the first fluctuation executed before the final fluctuation. The display mode of may be determined stepwise. Alternatively, the process of changing the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display may be collectively determined, including the display color change effect and the icon display change effect.

After the presence/absence of the change effect B is determined in step S304 shown in FIG. 13, the presence/absence of display change is determined in step S309 and the display change pattern is determined in step S309. The presence or absence of the change effect B may be determined after determining whether or not to change. In this case, it may be decided not to execute the change effect B while changing the display color. At this time, the display color of the hold display may be changed without executing the change effect B. Further, the presence/absence of the change effect B, the display change pattern, and part or all of the display change timing pattern may be collectively determined. In this case, a plurality of effect patterns in which the presence or absence of the change effect B, the display change pattern, and a part or all of the display change timing pattern are combined are prepared in advance, and at a predetermined ratio according to the winning determination result, etc. It suffices to decide on that effect pattern.

In the above-described embodiment, even when the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B are executed, when the process of step S312 shown in FIG. 13 is executed, the first hold display and the second hold display are displayed. It has been described that the initial display is updated so as to add a hold display that is a round plain white display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, in accordance with the display change pattern determined in step S309, as the initial display of the first hold display and the second hold display, a display different from the normal display mode is displayed. The hold display may be started in some modes.

In the above-described embodiment, the presence or absence of display change is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, and when “no display change” is determined, the display change timing pattern determined in the process of step S310 is determined. As described above, the explanation has been made on the assumption that the pending change gase effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in the change effect setting process of step S322 shown in FIG. 24, whether or not to execute the pending change gasse effect may be determined. In this case, when it is determined that it is not the display change timing in the process of step S502 based on the result of updating the storage data of the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the pending change gasse effect. As a result, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display can be executed with priority over the hold change gasse effect, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In the above embodiment, in the processing of step 310 shown in FIG. 13, when the display change pattern is “none”, as shown in FIG. 21B, the display change timing pattern TP1-1, It has been described that by determining either TP2-1 or TP3-1, the pending change gasse effect for the pending display of 1 is executed only once. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case where the pending change gust effect for one pending display is executed a plurality of times. Further, for example, as in the case of the display change pattern ZHP1-3 shown in FIG. 19A, in which the display mode of the hold display is changed only once, as in the case of the display change timing pattern TP3-7, a plurality of The display change timing may be designated so that the pending change gaze effect is executed at any of the display change timings. More generally, when the display change timing is specified more than the number of times that the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed, at a display change timing that exceeds the number of times the display mode is changed, a gaze effect that does not change the display mode is generated. It may be executed. In addition, after the execution of the gaze effect that does not change the display mode, which of the gase effect and the success effect is executed at each display change timing so that the success effect that changes the display mode is easily executed. May be determined.

In the above embodiment, in the process of step 508 shown in FIG. 26A, regardless of the result of changing the display mode of the hold display, for example, the determination as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B. It has been described that the icon display change pattern is determined by the ratio. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decidable icon display change pattern and the deciding ratio may be changed according to the result of changing the display mode of the hold display before shifting to the active display. With this, by smoothly changing the display mode of the active display in accordance with the display mode of the hold display, it is possible to reduce the discomfort of the display and improve the enjoyment of the game.

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

In the above-described embodiment, the icon display change effect is executed to change the icon displayed on the active display portion AHA to the specific icon for notifying the message “?”, “Chance”, or “Extreme heat”. Described as a thing. However, the specific icon is not limited to the one that informs the message, for example, a specific shape such as an item such as a gun, a sword, or medicine, or a character such as an ally character that becomes an ally or an enemy character that becomes an enemy in the reach production, Any pattern, color, or combination thereof may be used. Depending on the item or character displayed as a specific icon, the effect mode (type of super reach) in the reach effect of super reach may be set to be different, or a predetermined game such as jackpot reliability or reach reliability. You may set so that the possibility of being given value (reliability) may differ.

In the above embodiment, for example, the display change pattern is determined at the ratios shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, and then the display change timing pattern is determined at the ratios shown in FIGS. 22 and 23. Thus, regardless of whether the display is the hold display or the active display, the variable display result may be a “big hit” depending on the specific color after the display color is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the display color of the hold display changes to red due to the hold display change effect in the change effect B and when the display color of the active display changes to red due to the active display change effect in the change effect B. It is possible to combine the display change pattern and the display change timing pattern so that the big hit expectation degree is different, and in any case, the display change pattern and the display change pattern are set so that the big hit expectation degree is the same. You may combine with a timing pattern.

In the case of determining various patterns such as the display change pattern, the display change timing pattern, and the icon display change pattern in the above embodiment, the presence/absence and type of change effect B, the presence/absence of display change, and the presence/absence of icon display change effect are determined. In the case of making various decisions, such as when making a decision, the decision result of 1 is set if the proportion of any one of the decision results is higher than the proportion of other decision results. It may be included that the ratio is 100%, and that the ratio of other determination result is 0%. When the ratio of 1 is 100%, the ratio of other determinations is 0%. Further, when the rate of the other determination result is 0%, if the rate of the 1 determination result is a predetermined rate other than 100% but not 0%, the rate of the 1 determination result is the other determination result. Will be higher than the ratio.

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

Regarding the variable display of the symbols, only one type of lost symbol is displayed during the variation, and the variable display may be repeated by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Furthermore, what is displayed during fluctuation may not be displayed when the symbol is stopped (for example, when the display device is 7 segments, etc., the middle horizontal bar is repeatedly turned on and off during the change. , As the display result, only the middle horizontal bar is not displayed, etc.).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the pachinko gaming machine 1 that shoots a game ball, which is a game medium, to the game area, and variably displays a special symbol or a decorative symbol, that the specific effect is to be executed, It has been described that the configuration described above and the configuration for giving different benefits according to the operation content are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configurations and functions that characterize the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines. For example, in a slot machine, for a variable display that has not been started yet, transition to an advantageous state in the variable display (for example, transition to bonus or assist time or these high probability states) or occurrence of a specific event (for example, assist In addition to displaying the number of times or the number of times the number of times is added, the degree of expectation of occurrence of temporary stop of reel rotation, establishment of a specific combination, etc. as a specific display, the variable display being executed becomes an advantageous state in the variable display. The invention of the present application can be applied to what displays the degree of expectation of the transition or occurrence of a specific event as a corresponding display.

In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processes shown in the flowcharts, the determination ratios of various games and effects, the image display operation of the image display device 5 and the voice output operation of the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 Various effect operations including a lighting operation of a light emitting body such as a decorative LED 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 a.

The program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to, for example, 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 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. Furthermore, 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 symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... speaker 9 ... game effect lamp 11 ... main board 12 ... production control board 13 ... voice control board 14 ... lamp control board 15 ... relay board 20 ... ordinary pattern display 21 ... gate switch 22A, 22B ... start opening switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputers 101, 121... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuits 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
Corresponding display that is displayed during execution of the variable display and that corresponds to the variable display and hold display that corresponds to the variable display that has not yet started can be displayed as the specific display, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state. Specific display means capable of displaying the specific display in any of a plurality of display modes corresponding to
Change effect executing means capable of executing a special effect and a specific effect capable of notifying that the display mode of the specific display changes,
Equipped with
The specific effect can be executed in a mode that suggests a display mode of the specific display after change,
The specific effect, the display mode of the specific display has a higher rate of change in a plurality of stages than the special effect,
The specific effect, when the display mode of the specific display changes in a plurality of stages, it is possible to continuously display the stepwise change of the display mode of the specific display,
The special effect does not suggest the display mode of the specific display after the change, and is executed in a different effect mode from the effect mode of the specific effect,
The change failure effect in which the display mode of the specific display does not change in the specific effect is not executed, and the change success effect and the change failure effect in which the display mode of the specific display changes in the special effect are executed,
In the special effect , the execution rate of the change failure effect with respect to the corresponding display is lower than the execution rate of the change failure effect with respect to the hold display,
A gaming machine characterized by that.