JP6908979B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the 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 the game medium wins a prize in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is generated. Some are paid out to the player. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as "variable") identification information such as a special symbol when the game medium wins a prize in a predetermined winning area (starting winning occurs) is provided, and the variable display device identifies the information. When the display result of the variable display of information becomes a special game result (for example, a big hit symbol), there is one configured to be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, controlled in a big hit game state). ..

In such a game machine, various effects are displayed to improve the interest of the game. For example, there is a gaming machine capable of displaying a plurality of images at the same time (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-165961

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, when a plurality of image displays are performed at the same time and the image displays overlap (overlap), one image display interferes with another image display, and the player is asked about the content. There were times when I couldn't recognize it or misunderstood it.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and even if a plurality of images are displayed at the same time, it is possible to prevent the player from not being able to recognize or misunderstand the contents, and to improve the game entertainment. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application is
It is a gaming machine equipped with an image display device that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
The effect executing means for executing the effect in the image display device is provided.
The effect executing means is
In the image display device, the first effect image suggesting that the image is controlled to the advantageous state and the second effect image that is different from the first effect image and suggests that the image is controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to display both the image and
When the first effect image and the second effect image having a higher expectation than the first effect image are displayed in an overlapping manner , the first effect image is displayed on the front side and the first effect on the front side is displayed. It is possible to display at least a part of the overlapping portion in the image in a transparent state having a predetermined transmittance, and then gradually change the transmittance of the first effect image from the predetermined transmittance to be displayed. ,
It is possible to execute a specific effect suggesting that the control is controlled to the advantageous state, and a predetermined effect that displays a predetermined display suggesting the end timing of the predetermined period by continuing the display for a predetermined period.
Before executing the specific effect, the predetermined display is displayed at a predetermined position, and the predetermined display is displayed.
When the display of the predetermined display is continued during the execution of the specific effect, the predetermined display is displayed by changing the display position from the predetermined position.
It is characterized by that.
(1) Also, as another gaming machine
A gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine) provided with an image display device (for example, an image display device 5) that can perform variable display (for example, variable display of a special symbol) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. , Pachinko game machine 1)
The image display device is a first image (for example, a first preview image which is an image of a star Y01 including the character "chance" in FIG. 37) and a second image which is an image different from the first image (for example). For example, the character Y02-1 of FIG. 37 and the second preview image, which is an image of the memo Y02 including the character Y02-2) can be displayed at the same time.
When the first image and the second image are displayed in an overlapping manner, it is possible to display at least a part of the overlapping portion in the front image in a transparent state (for example, in the first preview image). Memo Y02, which is the second preview image, is displayed on the front side (front side) of a certain star Y01, and at least a part of memo Y02 (the base part of memo Y02) is translucent. . Fig. 37)
It may be characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, even if a plurality of images are displayed at the same time, it is possible to prevent the player from not being able to recognize or misunderstand the contents, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The first image is a first production image which is a production image that arouses a feeling of expectation for an advantageous state.
The second image is different from the first effect image, and may be a second effect image which is an effect image that arouses a feeling of expectation for an advantageous state.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from not being able to recognize or misunderstand the content of the production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
A hold area in which a hold display is displayed under the control of the effect control CPU 120 in a predetermined display means (for example, in the image display device 5) capable of displaying a predetermined display (for example, hold display HR, active display AC) corresponding to the variable display. 5HA, active character area 5HB) where the active display is displayed, and
In a character display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a character (for example, A character CHA, B character CHB) capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, an explanatory effect which is a character effect, the variation expectation degree suggestion effect). , A-character CHA and B-character CHB are displayed under the control of the effect control CPU 120 (active character area 5HB).
With more
By acting on the character by the predetermined display (for example, a mode in which the active display AC delivers a letter to the A character CHA), the character may be made to perform the predetermined effect.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above
There are a plurality of types of the predetermined display (for example, display of white, blue, green, and red), and the ratio of the predetermined display acting on the character may be different depending on the type of the predetermined display (for example, effect). The control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the character effect based on the ratio of determining whether or not to execute the character effect in FIG. 24).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by paying attention to the type of predetermined display.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above
When the variable display of the identification information is started, the predetermined display includes an active display corresponding to the variable display of the identification information and a hold display corresponding to the variable display of the identification information that has not been started yet.
The active display may act on the character (for example, an aspect in which the A character CHA receives a letter from the active display AC) so that the character can perform the predetermined effect.

According to such a configuration, the production patterns of the active display are abundant, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above
A first area for displaying the hold display (for example, the hold area 5HA) and a second area for displaying the active display (for example, the active character area 5HB) are provided.
The character may be displayed in the second area together with the active display (for example, the A character CHA and the B character CHB are displayed in the active character area 5HB).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(7) In any of the game machines (3) to (6) above,
The character can be displayed at least for a part of the period during which the variable display is being executed (for example, a period during which the super reach is not executed during the fluctuation) and a period during which the variable display is not executed. You may.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(8) In any of the game machines (3) to (7) above,
There are a plurality of types of the predetermined effect (for example, an explanatory effect which is a character effect, the variation expectation degree suggestion effect), and the ratio of the advantageous state may be different depending on the type of the predetermined effect to be executed. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of either the explanatory effect or the variation expectation suggestion effect based on the execution type determination ratio of the character effect of FIG. 25).

According to such a configuration, the production pattern of the predetermined display becomes abundant, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(9) In any of the game machines (3) to (8) above,
There are a plurality of modes in which the predetermined display acts on the character (for example, a mode in which the active display AC delivers a letter to the A character CHA and a mode in which the present box is passed). (For example, the timing at which the A character CHA receives the letter and the timing at which the present box is received are different from each other, and the timing at which the letter is opened and the timing at which the letter is opened. The timing of opening the present box is different).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the mode when the predetermined display acts on the character, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(10) In the gaming machine of (6) above
When the character existing in the second region moves to the first region (for example, in FIG. 29, the B character CHB moves from the active character region 5HB to the holding region 5HA), the holding display is displayed. It may be possible to execute a changing hold change effect (for example, a hold change effect in which the color of the hold display changes).

According to such a configuration, the production by the character becomes various, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(11) In the gaming machine of (6) above
When the character existing in the second region moves to the third region (for example, the main region 5HD in the image display device 5) (for example, in FIG. 32, the B character CHB moves from the active character region 5HB to the main region). (Moving to 5HD), suggestion effect suggesting the expectation degree to be in the advantageous state (for example, the fluctuation expectation degree suggestion effect) may be made feasible.

According to such a configuration, the production by the character becomes various, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(12) In the gaming machine of (6) above
A predetermined region (for example, V-con region 5HC in the image display device 5) is provided between the first region and the second region.
A special effect (for example, a timer effect) is executed in response to a predetermined item (for example, V-con display VC) causing the predetermined area to be in a predetermined mode (for example, the V-con display VC is in the MAX state). It may be possible.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus on a predetermined area and improve the game entertainment.

(13) In any of the game machines (3) to (12) above,
The hold display prior to the hold display (for example, the hold display HR that is the target of the hold change effect) that is the target of the look-ahead notice that is the suggestion of the expected degree of the advantageous state can be changed to a specific mode (for example). In FIG. 34, the character of the hold display HR is changed), there are a plurality of types of the specific mode, and a specific effect (for example, the mini game in FIG. 34) corresponding to the type of the specific mode is executed. The display mode of the hold display, which is the target of the suggestion of the degree of expectation that becomes the advantageous state, may be changed (for example, in FIG. 34, the color of the hold display HR, which is the target of the hold change effect, changes. To do).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(14) In the gaming machine of (6) above
As an effect suggesting the degree of expectation to be in the advantageous state, the first region and the second region may be changed to a special mode (for example, in FIG. 35, the degree of expectation of a big hit is suggested. As an effect, "WARNING" is displayed in the hold area 5HA and the active character area 5HB).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(15) In the gaming machine of (11) above
During a predetermined period during execution of the variable display (for example, a period of reach effect), the display in the predetermined area may be moved to a predetermined position (for example, in FIG. 36, the display of the V-con region 5HC reaches. Move to the lower left during the production period).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display in the predetermined area from interfering with other effects and the like, and to improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning prize determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the random number values MR1 to MR3. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the special figure hold storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning a prize determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the special figure display result determination table, and the jackpot type determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the loss variation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the hold order and the variation pattern in the case of hold 1 and hold 2. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the hold order and the variation pattern in the case of hold 3. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the hold order and the variation pattern in the case of hold 4. It is a figure which shows an example of the pending information. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect setting process at the time of fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a character effect setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution presence / absence determination ratio of a character effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio of a character production type. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio of the character display type at the time of the fluctuation expectation degree suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a character display period. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of executing the variation expectation degree suggestion effect and the explanatory effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of execution of a hold change effect using a B character. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of executing the variation expectation degree suggestion effect using a present box. It is a figure which shows an example of the production timing when the letter is used and when the present box is used. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of execution of the variation expectation degree suggestion effect using a B character. It is a figure which shows an example of the display when the timer effect is executed. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of changing the mode of the hold display before the hold display which is the target of the hold change effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of changing the mode of a hold area and an active character area. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of moving the display of the V-con area during reach. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of making the display transparent.

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

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7 segments or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), and are identified in a special symbol game which is an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special symbol"), which is a plurality of types of possible identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", respectively. do.

The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns having different combinations of those to be turned on and those to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be preset as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". ..

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, 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 are supported. For example, in a decorative symbol display area that is a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the main area 5HD at the upper part of the screen of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is started. Fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas. After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol is variable in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas on the image display device 5. The final stop symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative symbol may be different from the decorative symbol displayed during the variable display. For example, a decorative symbol other than the scroll-displayed decorative symbol may be a fixed decorative symbol.

On the screen of the image display device 5, it is synchronized with the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivative"). In addition, to derive and display various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to display identification information such as a decorative symbol as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and end the variable display. .. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes "0" and the decoration is displayed. The design may be stagnant and displayed, and may be in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction, for example. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitively displayed, the player can recognize that the change of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

A holding area 5HA is arranged at the lower left of the screen of the image display device 5. In the hold area 5HA, a hold display is performed in which the variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game is identifiablely displayed. Here, in the hold of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game, the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by passing (for example, passing). That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is held. Will be done. In this embodiment, the hold display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the held variable display (in the present embodiment, a circle or the like, hereinafter also referred to as a hold display symbol). One hold display symbol corresponds to one hold variable display. The hold variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure and the second special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the hold area 5HA.

For example, the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize in which the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the number of stored first special figures is incremented by 1. ), And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, due to the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball enters the second start prize opening, the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B 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 start condition is not satisfied, the number of the second special figure hold memory is incremented by 1 (increment). ), And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the number of stored special figures of the first special figure is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1.

The variable display hold storage number obtained by adding the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number is also particularly referred to as a total hold storage number. The term "special figure reserved memory" usually refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure reserved memory, the second special figure reserved memory, and the total reserved memory, but in particular, some of these (for example, the number of reserved memory). It may also refer to the concept of including the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure, but excluding the total number of reserved memories).

A display for displaying the number of reserved special figures may be provided together with the reserved area 5HA or in place of the reserved area 5HA. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first reserved indicator 25A for identifiablely displaying the number of reserved special symbols stored on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the reserved area 5HA. And a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage so as to be identifiable. The number of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B corresponds to, for example, the upper limit values (for example, "4") of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number, respectively (for example, 4). It is configured to include (1) LEDs. Here, the number of stored first special figures and the number of stored second special figures are displayed according to the number of LEDs lit.

The active character area 5HB is arranged at the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5. In the active character area 5HB, a display corresponding to the variable display during execution and a display of a character performing execution such as a character effect described later are performed. The display corresponding to the variable display during execution is referred to as an active display (also referred to as a variable display compatible display, a digestion display, or a current display). In the active character area 5HB, for example, in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure when the first start condition is satisfied, the hold display erased (digested) in the hold area 5HA is responded to. Active display is performed. Further, in the active character area 5HB, for example, a hold display erased (digested) in the hold area 5HA corresponding to the start of the special figure game using the second special figure when the second start condition is satisfied. The active display is performed according to.

The image display device 5 can display a plurality of images at the same time. When a plurality of images are displayed in an overlapping manner on the image display device 5, at least a part of the overlapping portion in the front side (front side) image may be in a transparent state (transparent state). When at least a part of the image on the front side is transparent, the player can easily recognize the display content of the image on the back side, and the game enjoyment is improved. Further, when a plurality of images are displayed in an overlapping manner, at least a part of the front side (front side) image other than the overlapping portion may be in a transparent state. Further, if a part of each image is overlapped instead of completely overlapping a plurality of images, it becomes easier to recognize both. As a result, when a plurality of images are displayed in an overlapping manner, at least a part of the overlapping portion in the front image is made transparent, so that the images overlap (overlap) and the display of the front image is displayed on the back side. It is possible to prevent the player from being unable to recognize or misidentifying the content because it interferes with the display of the image on the side.

In the image display device 5, as the overlapping image, for example, it is displayed in the active character area 5HB where various effect images, decorative patterns, hold display, display corresponding to the variable display during execution, character display, and the like are performed. Examples include images to be created. The present invention will be described in more detail with the following examples, but the present invention is not limited to the following examples. For example, when various production images overlap each other, at least a part of the overlapping portion in the front side production image may be in a transparent state (transparent state). When the decorative pattern and the staging image overlap, at least a part of the overlapping portion in the front image may be in a transparent state (transparent state). Further, when the decorative symbols overlap each other, at least a part of the overlapping portion of the decorative symbols on the front side may be in a transparent state (transparent state). Further, when the image displayed in the active character area 5HB and the hold display overlap, at least a part of the overlapping portion in the image on the front side may be in a transparent state (transparent state). Further, when the effect image and the hold display overlap, at least a part of the overlapped portion in the front image may be in a transparent state (transparent state). Further, when the image displayed in the active character area 5HB and the effect display overlap, at least a part of the overlapping portion in the image on the front side may be in a transparent state (transparent state).

The same applies when three or more images overlap. For example, if there are an image A, an image B, and an image C, a part of the image A and a part of the image B overlap, a part of the image A and a part of the image C overlap, and the image B and the image C overlap. However, when the overlapping portion of the image A and the image B and the overlapping portion of the image A and the image C do not overlap and the image A is on the foremost side, at least a part of the overlapping portion with the other images in the image A is , It may be in a transparent state.

When a plurality of images overlap, the ratio of the overlapping portion to one image is not particularly limited, but if the ratio of the overlapping portion is too large, the player may not be able to recognize the content or may misunderstand the content. Since it will be high, it is preferably 50% or less (half or less).

In addition, when a plurality of images overlap, the player is responsible for the portion occupied by the display (for example, characters, characters, specific figures, etc.) that plays a role of transmitting specific information to the player in the image. It may be possible to prevent the image from being transparently displayed (make it opaque) or to prevent it from overlapping with other images, in order to ensure that the image is not recognized or the content is misunderstood. The "first production image", which is a production image that arouses the expectation for an advantageous state, and the "second production image", which is a production image that arouses the expectation for an advantageous state, are different from the first production image. An example will be given below, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is an image including a background portion based on the first effect image, a specific figure and characters, and an image including a background portion based on the second effect image, characters and characters, and is a first effect image. Is located on the back side, the second effect image is located on the front side, and when a part of the first effect image and a part of the second effect image overlap, the background part of the second effect image is made translucent. By making the characters and characters not transparent, the background portion of the first effect image on the back side, specific figures and characters may be recognized. As a result, the player can clearly recognize the specific figures and characters of the first effect image and the characters and characters of the second effect image. In the above, when a specific figure, character, etc. of the first production image overlaps with a character, character, etc. of the second production image, there is a concern that the content of the player may be misunderstood depending on the color, size, overlapping mode, etc. Therefore, in such a case, the specific figures, characters, etc. of the first effect image may not overlap with the characters, characters, etc. of the second effect image. In such a case, only the background portion of the second effect image overlaps with the specific figures, characters, etc. of the first effect image. Further, in the above, when the degree of expectation indicated by the first effect image is high and the degree of expectation indicated by the second effect image is normal, the second effect image is a character portion in order to draw the player attention to the first effect image. It may be translucent including the character part. Furthermore, in the above, when the degree of expectation indicated by the first effect image is normal and either the character or the character in the second effect image indicates that the degree of expectation is very high (extreme heat), the player is given a second. 2 In order to draw attention to the part (character or character) showing intense heat in the effect image, even if only the part showing intense heat does not pass through in the second effect image and the part other than the part showing intense heat is translucent. good.

Further, when a plurality of images overlap, the transparency of the transparent portion in the image on the front side is not particularly limited, but the color and shape of the image on the back side may be clearly recognizable, or the image on the back side may be recognized. The color and shape of the image may be vaguely recognizable.

Further, when a plurality of images overlap, the transparency may be controlled according to the situation. For example, when the degree of expectation is normal (when the degree of expectation is low), it is displayed transparently, and when the degree of expectation is high (in the case of intense heat), it is not displayed transparently (make it opaque). You may control it. Further, the degree of transmission and the transmission range may vary while the images are displayed overlapping. For example, the degree of transmission may change gradually. Further, at a certain point in time, the transparent state may be changed to the non-transparent state, or the non-transparent state may be changed to the transparent state.

In addition, by using the control of the overlap and transparency of a plurality of images, it is possible to produce a variety of effects. For example, when the front image shows that the expectation is high and the back image shows that the expectation is normal, the player pays attention to the front image and expects it. In order to show that the degree is high, the transparency of the image on the front side may gradually decrease, and the image on the back side may gradually become unrecognizable. On the contrary, when the front image shows that the expectation is normal and the back image shows that the expectation is high, the player's attention is directed to the back image. In order to show that the degree of expectation is high, the transparency of the image on the front side may be gradually increased so that the image on the back side can be gradually and clearly recognized. Further, as an effect indicating that the degree of expectation is high, an effect indicating that the degree of expectation is normal in the front side image and the back side image is started, and then the transparency of the front side image is gradually lowered. If the image on the back side gradually becomes unrecognizable, and then the transparency of the image on the front side gradually increases and the image on the back side can be clearly recognized, the image on the back side has a high degree of expectation. There is also a production such as changing to an image showing.

A V-con region 5HC is arranged between the holding region 5HA and the active character region 5HB in the lower center of the screen of the image display device 5. In the V-con region 5HC, a display imitating the stick controller 31A, which will be described later, is performed.

A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge portion (here, near the right side) in the display area of the image display device 5. The movable effect member 60 is tilted toward the left side of FIG. 1 with the lower end as a fulcrum on the image display device 5 side by the rotational drive of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG. 2, and the upper end is on the image display device 5. It constitutes a production model (production accessory device) that advances to the front of the display area. That is, the movable effect member 60 can be changed into a non-tilting state extending in the vertical direction and the above-mentioned tilting state by rotationally driving the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG.

An ordinary winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the ordinary winning ball device 6A. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed to a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is equipped with (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second start winning opening.

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening. Put it in a state. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, while the expanded open state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. May be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B has the first variable state such that the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening in the open state or the expanded open state, and the closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or the entry is difficult. It is configured so that it can be changed to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball is easier to enter the second starting winning opening than the second variable state.

The game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary 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 start 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 balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game medium), and the first special figure reserved memory number is predetermined. If it is equal to or less than the upper limit value (for example, "4"), the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the number of the second special figure reserved memory is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit value. For example, the second starting condition is satisfied.

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

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big winning door as.

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

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

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and for example, a plurality of types different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol (also referred to as "ordinary diagram" or "ordinary diagram"), which is the identification information, is variably displayed (variable display). Such a variable display of a normal pattern is called a normal figure game (also referred to as a "normal figure game"). A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 are provided around the game area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 31C operated by a player or the like to launch a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward a gaming area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

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

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod gripped 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 operator hangs when the player grips the operation rod). There is. The trigger button can be operated by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, left hand). It suffices if it is configured as follows. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

A controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2) including a tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. Four transmissive types that combine (pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. It suffices if it is configured to include a photo sensor.

The member forming the upper plate includes a push button 31B (for example, a push button 31B (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body, which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing or the like. (See FIG. 2) is provided. The push button 31B may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B for detecting a player's operation action 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 voice control board 13, and a lamp control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 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 addressed to a sub-side control board including a function for setting a random number used in a special drawing game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol, and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

For example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted on the main board 11. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that the passage or approach of the game medium has been detected) from various switches for detecting the game ball and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 normally uses a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid, such as a signal for turning the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82 into an on or off state) for an electric accessory. It is transmitted to the solenoid 81 of the above and the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives an image display device 5, speakers 8L, and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical components such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations of the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the like. It has a function of determining the control content for causing an electric component for effect such as a unit to execute a predetermined effect operation, and controlling the determined control content.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing for this purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling lamp output provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit that drives the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22A and a second start port switch 22B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. The wiring is connected. The various switches may have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a switch called a sensor. Further, a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, and the like is connected to the main board 11.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED or the like may be included.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variable patterns that can be used, which will be described later, there is a variable command corresponding to each of the variable patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 120 receives the command 80XX (H), the image display device 5 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The command 8A01 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning opening designation command) for notifying when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening. The command 8A02 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning opening designation command) for notifying when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands indicating the content of the winning determination result, and as the winning determination result, it is an effect control command indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type. .. Since the effect control microcomputer 120 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands. Command 8C01 (H) (display result 1 designation command) specifies a loss. Command 8C02 (H) (display result 2 designation command) specifies 15R jackpot and probability variation. Command 8C03 (H) (display result 3 designation command) specifies 15R jackpot and non-probability variation.

The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation start designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation start designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation start designation command and the second symbol variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or a symbol variation start designation command).

The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Upon receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 120 ends the variable display (variable display) of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (at the time of initial setting). The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted (at the time of initial setting at the time of restart). When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if the data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, the initialization designation. Send a command. Command 9F00 (H) is a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for designating the start of fanfare (start of the jackpot game state) in the case of a 15-round jackpot.

In the big hit game state, the fanfare is executed first, and then the main big hit game in the big hit game state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 which is the big winning opening is opened (round game, etc.) is executed, and the big hit is executed. The ending is executed after the game. The fanfare is an effect of notifying or suggesting that the jackpot game state has started, that is, the jackpot game is about to start. The ending is an effect of notifying that the jackpot game state has ended, that is, the jackpot game has ended.

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

The command A601 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) for designating the start of the ending.

The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state specification command) that specifies that the game state is the normal state (normal game state). The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state designation command) that specifies that the gaming state is the time saving (advantageous) state. The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of times of the time reduction (advantageous) state (how many more times the time reduction state continues until the variation display is finished). "XX" in the command B1XX (H) indicates the number of remaining times in the time saving (advantageous) state.

The command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (total hold storage number designation command) for designating the total hold storage number obtained by adding the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total number of pending storages. The command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first hold storage number designation command) for designating the first special figure hold storage number. "XX" in the command C1XX (H) indicates the number of stored first special figure reservations. The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second hold storage number designation command) for designating the second special figure hold storage number. "XX" in the command C2XX (H) indicates the second special figure reserved storage number.

The command C6XXH is an effect control command indicating the content of the winning determination result, and as the winning determination result, the determination result (variation pattern type) of which determination value range the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls within. This is a variation category command that indicates (determination result of) (corresponding to variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, similar to the fluctuation pattern command, when a unique number is assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, which will be described later, there is a command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and an update of numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Import / Output port) 105.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

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

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

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

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

As an example, in the effect control board 12, a process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed by executing the effect control program read from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variation data to the RAM 122, and the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the variation data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data read operation to read various temporarily stored fluctuation data, reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 to the outside of the effect control board 12. Transmission operations that output various signals are also performed.

The effect control CPU 120, ROM 121, and RAM 122 may be included in the one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting image data to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting an effect sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the voice control board 13. Wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. A wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a person's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected. Further, the effect control board 12 is also connected to a wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 that operates the movable effect member 60. ..

In the effect control board 12, for example, a random number circuit 124 or the like counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation. The random number used to control such an effect operation is also called an effect random number.

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 contains a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data constituting the determination tables, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) and an end code associated with the effect control process timer determination value. It is configured. Various data used for controlling the effect operation are stored in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12.

The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates various commands. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the content to be displayed by the image display device 5, and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. 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, and generates image data. For example, the display control unit 123 controls the variable display of the decorative pattern and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be 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 generally referred to as 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 effect control board 12 has an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is composed including and. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (effect sound signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Illumination signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 and the like are output.

With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect image to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123. Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the voice control board 13 to output sound, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED via the lamp control board 14. The effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, or the movable effect member motor 61 is driven via the motor drive circuit 16 to move the movable effect member 60. .. In this way, the production for exciting the game, etc.) is executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game is performed 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 gaming ball, a predetermined hitting ball is launched based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) of a hitting ball operation handle installed at the lower right of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area by a launch motor or the like provided in the device. When the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. As a result, the first starting condition is satisfied. After that, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A starts. Will be done.

Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second starting area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second starting condition is satisfied. After that, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B starts. Will be done. However, when the normally 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 enter the second starting winning opening.

Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol start condition for executing the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is established. After that, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, that the previous normal symbol game has ended. In this normal symbol game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the confirmed normal symbol, which is the variable display result of the normal symbol, is stopped and displayed (derivated display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol loss". In response to the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal figure", the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed so that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B becomes the tilting position. , Closing control or normal opening control that returns to the vertical position after a predetermined time elapses is performed. Whether or not the variable display result of the normal symbol is set to "per normal figure" as a predetermined specific display result depends on the variable display result such as when the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. Is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed.

When the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, it is special. Whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. Is transmitted toward the effect 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 becomes the variable display result is derived. Is displayed. "Left", "middle", and "right" decorations arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (directed symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a definite special that results in a variable display of the special symbol. When the symbol is derived and displayed, the image display device 5 derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol.

When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes a "big hit" (specific display result), and an advantageous value is given to the player. It is controlled to the jackpot game state as a specific game state. That is, whether or not the variable display game state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result becomes a "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 jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes "missing".

As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" is used as a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is used as a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state which is advantageous for the player. Then, the large winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) or for a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the large winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also simply referred to as a "round") that is opened is executed. During the period other than the execution period of such a round game, the large winning opening is closed, and the winning ball is difficult or impossible to be generated. When a game ball enters the large prize opening, the count switch 23 detects the winning ball, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of the game ball is paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the jackpot game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, "15") is reached.

When the special figure display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type is either "non-probable change" or "probable change" is included. For example, as a variable display result of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the numbers "3" and "5" is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is "non-probable" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "7" is derived and displayed. When it is done, the jackpot type becomes "probability change". When the jackpot type is "non-probable" or "probable", the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state (the jackpot is open) which is advantageous for the player as a round game in the jackpot game state. A normal open round is performed with a relatively long upper limit (eg, 29 seconds). The jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a normal open jackpot state or a first specific game state.

When the special figure display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type is either "non-probable change" or "probable change" is included. For example, as a variable display result of a special symbol, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is "non-probability", and when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "7" is derived and displayed, the jackpot is displayed. The type is "probability change". When the jackpot type is "non-probable" or "probable", the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state (the jackpot is open) which is advantageous for the player as a round game in the jackpot game state. A normal open round is performed with a relatively long upper limit (eg, 29 seconds).

After the jackpot game state ends, the probability that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to a probability variation state that is higher than the normal state based on the establishment of the predetermined probability variation control condition. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied. Further, after the jackpot game state is completed, the average variable display time may be controlled to a shorter time state than the normal state. The time saving state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state, and for example, the average variable display time is different. The time saving state is controlled so as to continue until one of the time saving end condition of either the execution of the variable display a predetermined number of times or the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. .. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until one of the predetermined number of variable displays is executed and the next jackpot game state is started, and one of the probability change end conditions is satisfied first. It may be done.

As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", the gaming state becomes the time saving state after the jackpot gaming state ends. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability change", after the jackpot game state ends, the game state becomes the time saving state and the probability change state.

In the time saving state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (in the open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous changing mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than in the normal state. Change to closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display 20 controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is "normal". Control to improve the probability of "hit the figure" compared to the normal state, tilt control time to control the tilt of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "hit the normal figure" The normal variable winning ball device 6B is changed into the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode by controlling to make the normal variable winning ball device 6B longer than in the normal state and by controlling to increase the number of tilts as compared with the normal state. Just do it. In addition, 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 into the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous changing mode is called high opening control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). Will be done. By being controlled to such a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and the special gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The time saving state in which the high opening control is performed is also called "high base state" or "high base", and the gaming state that is not in the time saving state is also called "low base state" or "low base". The probabilistic state in which the probabilistic control is performed is also called "high probabilistic state" or "high probability", and the gaming state that is not in the probabilistic state is also called "low probability state" or "low probability". The gaming state in the probabilistic state and the time saving state is also called "high accuracy high base state", "high accuracy high base", and the like. The gaming state when the time is shortened instead of the probability change state is also called "low probability high base state", "low probability high base state", or the like. The gaming state when the time is not shortened but is in the probabilistic state is also called "high probability low base state", "high probability low base state", or the like. A normal state that does not fall into either a time saving state or a probability variation state is also called a "low probability low base state" or a "low probability low base state".

The game balls used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the scores given according to the number thereof may have valuable value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. Just do it. Alternatively, the recorded information of these game balls and scores may have valuable value that can be used for another game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, although it cannot be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize.

Further, the game value that can be given by the pachinko game machine 1 is not limited to paying out the game ball as a prize ball and giving points, for example, controlling to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probability change state. Control, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the jackpot game state is the number of the first round (for example, "15"), which is larger than the number of the second round (for example, "7"), and the game is executed in the time saving state. The upper limit of the possible variable display is the first number (for example, "100"), which is larger than the second number (for example, "50"), and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The number of consecutive chans, which is the number of times that the first probability is high (for example, 1/20) and the number of times that the jackpot game state is repeatedly controlled without being controlled in the normal state, is larger than the number of consecutive chans (for example, "5"). It may include a more favorable gaming situation for the player, such as part or all of the large number of first consecutive chans (eg, "10").

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

Here, the reach mode is a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variable symbol”). (Also referred to as) is a display mode in which the fluctuation is continuous, or a display mode in which all or a part of the decorative symbols are changed in synchronization while forming all or a part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, some of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) are preliminarily used. When the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric characters of "7") that constitutes the specified jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, "medium" decoration) that has not yet been stopped is displayed. In the pattern display area 5C, etc.), the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative pattern is a big hit in all or part of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It is a display mode that fluctuates synchronously while forming all or a part of the combination.

In addition, in response to the reach mode, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (directed image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the variable mode of the decorative pattern, a different production operation from before the reach mode is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as a change in the display mode of the character image, a display mode of the background image, a reproduction display of the moving image, and a change in the variation mode of the decorative pattern is called a reach effect display (or simply a reach effect). In addition, in the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (blinking operation) on the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like before the reach mode is reached. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode of the above.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as "reach patterns") having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability", "expectation" or "big hit expectation") differs depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" can be different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, super B, and super C are preset. The reach production of Supers A to C is a reach production in which a plurality of characters fight. In the following, the reach production of Super A to C may be referred to as Super Reach A to C, and the normal reach production may be referred to as Normal Reach.

Super reach A to C is a reach effect in which a plurality of characters fight. In Super Reach A to C, for example, the fighting characters may be different, and each of Super Reach A to C may have a different production mode. In Super A or B, when the predetermined character wins the battle, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and when the predetermined character loses the battle, the variable display result becomes "miss". When Super Reach C is executed, Super Reach A may be executed after the execution of Super Reach C (it may develop into Super Reach A). When Super Reach C is executed but Super Reach A does not develop (for example, when a predetermined character loses the battle), the variable display result is "missing". On the other hand, when it develops into Super Reach A (for example, when a predetermined character wins the battle), the variable display result may be a "big hit".

Depending on which reach effect is executed, the variable display result of the variable display may be "big hit" (in this embodiment, the big hit type is "non-probable change" or "probable change" "big hit"). Big hit expectation) changes. For example, the jackpot expectation is higher when Super Reach A or B is executed than when Normal Reach is executed. Further, among the super reach, when the super reach A (including the case where it is developed from the super reach C) is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the super reach B is executed.

The jackpot expectation is, for example, (probability that the effect is executed at the time of a big hit) x (probability that the effect is executed at the time of a big hit) / {(probability that the effect is executed at the time of a big hit) x (probability that the effect is executed at the time of a big hit) + (other than at the time of a big hit) (Probability that the effect is executed) x (Probability of not becoming a big hit)} (When the big hit expectation is "1", the variable display result is always "Big hit". Same for degrees.)

When the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, becomes a "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the same decorative symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", so that the jackpot combination is confirmed. It suffices if the decorative pattern is derived and displayed.

When the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probability variation jackpot combination may be derived. The definite decorative symbol that is a non-probability change jackpot combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the decorative symbols of "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" is "left", "middle", and "right". In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the above, the stop display is aligned on a predetermined effective line, and any type of fixed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination may be used. The decorative symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the non-probability jackpot combination are even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" are called non-probability variation symbols.

When the jackpot type is "probability variation", a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probability variation jackpot combination may be derived, or a definite ornamental symbol that is a probability variation jackpot combination may be derived. The definite decorative symbols that are the probabilistic jackpot combination are, for example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 are "1" to "1". Among the decorative symbols of "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" is "left", "middle", and "right". The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are aligned on a predetermined effective line and stopped and displayed, and may be a type of fixed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. The decorative symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" are referred to as probability variation symbols.

A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the fixed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a probabilistic jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbols that are the non-probable change jackpot combination in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5, for example, " In each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative symbol is changed again with the same decorative symbol aligned, and the decorative symbol (probability variation symbol) that becomes a probabilistic jackpot combination and the non-probability variation symbol One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variation symbols) that is a probabilistic jackpot combination is displayed as a definite decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "non-probability change", as the re-lottery effect, a definite decoration that becomes a non-probability change jackpot combination after re-variating the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped. A re-lottery defeat effect is performed in which the symbols are derived and displayed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "probability change", as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probability change jackpot combination after the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed is re-variated. The re-lottery winning effect of stopping and displaying the symbol may be executed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be executed.

When the jackpot type is "probability change", the decorative symbol that is a non-probability change jackpot combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the re-lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the jackpot game state after that. At the end of the medium or big hit game state, the big hit middle promotion effect may be executed, and the start of the control in the probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is performed in the jackpot game state at the start of the jackpot game state, during the execution of a round in the jackpot game state, and during the period from the end of one round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next round. During the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game, etc., the probability change notification of whether or not to control the probability change state is performed. It should be noted that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot game state. The big hit middle promotion effect that is executed after the final round is completed in the big hit game state is sometimes called "ending promotion effect" in particular. The start of the control in the probabilistic state may be notified without executing the re-lottery effect or the promotion effect during the big hit.

When the special symbol display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode, and the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined non-reach combination are stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display result is obtained. The definite decorative design may be derived and displayed. Further, when the special symbol display result is "missing", the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined reach combination (also referred to as "reach losing combination") are stopped and displayed after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode. By doing so, a definite decorative symbol that results in a non-specific display may be derived and displayed.

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

When the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started on the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings. In this initial setting, for example, RAM 102 is cleared. In addition, the register of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, after that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, interrupts are permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko game machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, ordinary symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like. It includes processing to control the progress of.

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

As an example, the game random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. It may be included (see FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit game state, and is “1”. It can take any value of ~ "65535". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types, such as either "non-probability variation" or "probability variation", when the variable display result is "big hit". It is a random number value and can take any value of "1" to "100". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any one of a plurality of prepared patterns, and is "1" to "251". Can take any value of.

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 is displayed on the special symbol display device 4. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the operation and set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 according to a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off of the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20, and sets the variable display of the normal symbol and the tilting operation of the movable wing piece on the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is a process that enables.

The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, ordinary symbol process processing, etc., the transmission setting of control commands (effect control command, etc.) is set in advance for each command in the command transmission table (in advance in ROM 101 according to the effect control command to be transmitted). ) Is performed by designating the storage address (starting address) in the ROM 101 (for example, storing the value of the storage address in the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), and is provided in the RAM 102 in the command control process. Corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in ROM 101), among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 is used. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the effect control command (effect control command set to be transmitted) based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first starts the first starting opening 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 switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of reserved special figures reserved for 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 holds the first special figure by reading the first hold storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first hold storage number counter provided in the predetermined area (game control counter setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 102. It suffices if the number of memories can be specified. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the predetermined area (game control buffer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102. The buffer value is set to "1" (step S203).

When the first start port switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reserved 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 port 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 start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure hold storage number, which is the hold 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 holds the second special figure by reading the second hold storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second hold storage number counter provided in the predetermined area (game control counter setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 102. It suffices if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to "2" (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No) or the number of second special figure reserved storage is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

After executing any of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the hold storage count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be added by 1 (step S207). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. ) Is updated. In addition, the second reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. ) Is updated. At this time, the total hold storage count value, which is the stored value of the total hold storage counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.), is updated so as to be added by 1 (step S208).

After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning prize (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number for determining the special figure display result is determined from the numerical data updated by the random number counter or the like provided in the predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored as hold data by being set at the beginning of a free entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 7 (A). On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 7 (B).

The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7A has not been started yet, although the game ball has entered the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting winning has been generated. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order with the first starting winning opening (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball. The number of stored data such as the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is held, and the variable display result in this special figure game (variable display). It is possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot game state based on the special figure display result), and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, a reach effect of super reach). It becomes the hold storage information.

The second special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7B has been started even though the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning has been generated. Stores the reserved data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order with the second starting winning opening (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball. The number of pending data is the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. Store until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the second special figure is held, and the variable display result in this special figure game (variable display). It is possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot game state based on the special figure display result), and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, a reach effect of super reach). It becomes the hold storage information.

Following the process in step S210, the CPU 103 performs a start winning determination process (step S211). The start winning determination process is a process for so-called look-ahead. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is performed by the special symbol normal processing (step S110, FIG. 9 in FIG. 4) described later. Is set as "big hit" and it is decided whether or not to control the big hit game state. Further, in the variation pattern setting process (steps S111 and 11 in FIG. 4), which will be described later, the variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined.

On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning determination process in step S211 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). , Judgment as to whether or not the special figure display result of the special figure game executed by this start winning is a "big hit", and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol executed by this start winning is a display mode with reach. Judgment as to whether or not As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning opening is started, the special symbol display result becomes a "big hit" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol. Is predicted to be a display mode with reach, and based on this prediction result, the effect (change) of the hold display color or the active display color is changed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side. It is possible to decide whether or not to execute the production). In this embodiment, the initial color of the hold display or the active display is white, and can be changed to blue, green, or red by executing the change effect. In addition, there are stages in the color according to the degree of expectation of a big hit, and the order is white, blue, green, and red from the bottom to the top. Further, the execution period of the change effect is set so as to be within the period of one variable display. Specifically, it is a state in which the game state is shortened (advantageous) or the variable display period is shortened according to the number of reserved special figures (number of holds) being equal to or more than a predetermined number (shortening variation). Even when the period of one variable display is shortened, the execution period of the change effect is set so as to be within the period of one variable display.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning prize determination process. First, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of a time saving flag (a flag that turns on in the time saving state) and a probability change flag (a flag that turns on in the probability change state) provided in a predetermined area in the RAM 102. The current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies that it is in the probabilistic state when the probabilistic flag is on, identifies that it is in the time saving state when the time saving flag is on, and is in the normal state when both the probabilistic flag and the time saving flag are off. You just have to specify that.

Following the process of step S401, the CPU 103 selects a table prepared corresponding to the current gaming state from among a plurality of special figure display result determination tables prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. It is selected and set in the used table (step S402). A plurality of special figure display result determination tables are prepared depending on whether the game state is a probabilistic state or the like. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result sets the special figure display result as "big hit". It suffices if it is assigned to the decision result of which one is "missing".

For example, as the special figure display result determination table, a special figure display result determination table (see FIG. 10A) corresponding to the non-probable change state and the probable change state is prepared. The CPU 103 sets the table in use by reading the table corresponding to the current gaming state from the ROM 101 to the RAM 102 among the tables.

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 of FIG. 5 is within the predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the jackpot determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" are set in the usage table set in the process of step S402, and the CPU 103 compares the random number value MR1 with each decision value one by one. By doing so, it suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not there is a determined value that matches the random number value MR1. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it suffices if it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the reserved data including the random number value MR1 is determined as "big hit" (big hit start determination). ..

If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S403; No), the CPU 103 uses a display result specification command (determination at the time of starting winning) according to the case where the variable display result is "missing". A command for designating "loss" as a display result among the results) is set to be transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step S405).

If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 refers to a jackpot type determination table prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type as "non-probability change" and "probability change". It suffices if it is assigned to the decision result of which one to use. The CPU 103 uses the jackpot type assigned to the determined value that matches the random number value MR2 as the determination result this time. A display result specification command (a command for designating a "big hit" of "probability change" or "non-probability change" as a display result among the judgment results at the time of starting winning) according to the judgment result by the processing of step S409 is provided on the effect control board. A transmission setting for transmission to 12 is performed (step S410).

After executing any of the processes of steps S405 and S410, the CPU 103 transmits a variable category command (a command for designating the variable category among the determination results at the time of starting winning) to the effect control board 12. (Step S413).

After step S413, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the start winning opening designation command (step S414). The first start winning opening designation command here is the effect control board 12 as the effect control information for notifying the increase in the number of reserved first special figures when the first start condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first start prize. Is sent to the side of. Further, the second start winning opening designation command is the effect control board 12 as the effect control information for notifying the increase of the second special figure reserved storage number when the second start condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start prize. It is sent to the side. After step S414, the winning determination process ends.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. After that, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "2" (step S212; "2"), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S213), and then the start prize is won. The judgment process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "1" (step S212; "1"), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid start prize for the game ball, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be reliably completed.

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

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or The second special symbol display device 4B determines whether or not to start the special symbol game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the variable display result determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. Derived Determined (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be either "non-probable change" or "probable change". The jackpot type is stored by storing the data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the fixed special symbol (big hit symbol,) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B corresponds to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. 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 determined in advance.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure hold storage number is the hold 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 hold storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is "0".

When the number of the second special figure reserved storage is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the head area of the second special figure reserved storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the hold number "1"). As the reserved data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is read out (step S232). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start prize (second start prize) at the second start prize opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 5 are read out. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and updating, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated so as to be subtracted by 1, and the second special figure reserved storage is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the reserved number "1" (the storage area corresponding to the reserved numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure reserved storage unit is placed one entry higher. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages (total number of reserved storages count value) is updated to be subtracted by 1. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the storage value of the variation special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit), is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step S235). The first special figure hold storage number is the hold 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 hold storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is "0". As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of reserved second special figures is "0", and the number of reserved first special figures is "0". Judge whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

Following the process of step S236, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value and updating, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated so as to be subtracted by 1, and the first special figure reserved storage is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the reserved number "1" (the storage area corresponding to the reserved numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure reserved storage unit is placed one entry higher. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages (total number of reserved storages count value) is updated to be subtracted by 1. Then, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After executing any of the processes 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 "loss" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a table used for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines the special figure display result as "big hit". It suffices that the result of determining which of the "missing" is to be assigned is assigned according to the presence or absence of the probability change control in the probability change state (whether or not the game state is the probability change state). The CPU 103 reads numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the variable random number buffer in step S232 or S236 from the variable random number buffer, and the game state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, the game state is disturbed depending on whether or not it is in the probabilistic state. The determination result of either "big hit" or "loss" assigned to the determination value corresponding to the numerical value MR1 may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability change control is performed when the probability change flag (the flag that turns on in the probability change state) provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit) is in the on state. do it. For example, when the random number value MR1 is "9000", the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is "big hit" when the probability change flag is on (when there is probability change control), and the probability change flag is set. When it is in the off state (when there is no probability change control), it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing".

As shown in FIG. 10A, when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the special figure display result is "" at a higher rate than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state. It is decided as a big hit. Therefore, for example, by the jackpot end processing of step S117 shown in FIG. 4 (details will be described later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is "probability variation". , When the current state is the probabilistic state in which the probabilistic change control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a "big hit" than when the probabilistic change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state, and the game is in the big hit game state. Prone.

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit) is set to the 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, the jackpot type determination table shown in the table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in the table used for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the determination result of whether to set the jackpot type to multiple types (“probability variation” or “non-probability variation”) according to the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. It suffices if it is assigned to (see FIG. 10B). The CPU 103 reads numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 included in the game random number temporarily stored in the variable random number buffer in step S232 or S236 from the variable random number buffer, and reads the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 from the variable random number buffer. By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the usage table based on the numerical data indicating, one of the jackpot types assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random number MR2 may be selected. For example, when the random number value MR2 is "75", the CPU 103 determines (selects) "probability variation" as the jackpot type.

After executing the process of step S242, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 puts a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) into a jackpot type buffer setting value (for example, as shown in FIG. 10B), which indicates a determination result of the jackpot type. The jackpot type may be stored by storing "0" in the case of "probability variation" and "1" in the case of "probability variation").

When the special symbol display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No), or after the processing of steps S241 to S243 is executed, the final special symbol which becomes the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game is confirmed. Is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special symbol display result is not a "big hit", a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a final special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is "big hit", a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer set value). Any of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the final special symbol.

After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "1" in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

If the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (step S248), the special symbol Ends normal processing. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed to the substrate 12. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated. When the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted, the effect control board 12 displays the demo screen.

The fluctuation pattern setting process in step S111 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a pre-determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". Since the variable pattern specifies the content of the variable display of the decorative symbol (variable display mode), the content of the variable display of the decorative symbol is determined by this determination. The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set in advance according to the variable 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 finalized special symbol that is the variable display result is determined. Further, the variable pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to "reach" when the variable display result is "missing". Alternatively, even if the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined to be "reach" by determining the variable pattern when the variable display result is "missing" in the variable pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to start the variation of the special symbol. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S261). Then, when the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262).

When the jackpot flag is off in step S261, the CPU 103 determines the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the loss when the special figure display result is “loss” (step S265).

FIG. 12 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" which is not the reach mode, and the reach mode is ". Multiple cases corresponding to each case of "reach", and also corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable change" or "probable change". Fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance.

In this embodiment, as the fluctuation pattern for which the variable display result is "missing" and "non-reach" is specified, the fluctuation patterns for normal time (non-time reduction) are changed from PA1-1 to PA1-3, and the fluctuation for time reduction is used. Patterns PB1-1 and PB1-2 are prepared.

In addition, a variation pattern is prepared in which the contents correspond to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" (the big hit type is "probable change" or "non-probable change" "big hit") and the case where the variable display result is "missing". Specifically, a fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-1 (“big hit”) that specify that normal reach is to be executed are prepared. In addition, a fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-2 (“big hit”) that specify that Super Reach A is executed are prepared. Further, a fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-3 (“big hit”) that specify that Super Reach B is to be executed are prepared. Further, a fluctuation pattern PA2-4 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-4 (“big hit”) that specify that the super reach C is executed and then developed into the super reach A are prepared.

In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined using the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is common regardless of whether the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability variation". It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern.

The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby assigns the variation assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random number value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the fluctuation pattern used this time. For example, when the random number value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-3.

In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 11, a loss variation pattern prepared in advance corresponds to a case where the game state is the normal state and a case where the game state is the time reduction state and the time reduction control is performed. The fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the determination table. For example, whether or not the time is being shortened is specified by whether or not the time saving flag (flag that is turned on when the time is shortened) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit) is in the on state. If the time reduction is not in progress (when the time reduction flag is off), the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14 (A). On the other hand, during the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is on), the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14 (B).

In each loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern according to the number of stored memory of the first special figure, and the second special figure. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern according to the number of reserved storages. In addition, according to the number of reserved memory of the first special figure and the number of stored memory of the second special figure, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is assigned to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern, but the total number of reserved memory. Depending on the situation, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The total number of reserved storages may be specified from, for example, the total number of reserved storages, which is the stored value of the total number of reserved storages, the total value of the first number of reserved storages, the second number of reserved storages, and the like. ..

The CPU 103 sets the normal time and the time saving based on whether or not the time is shortened, the total held storage count value, and the numerical data indicating the fluctuation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the fluctuation random number buffer. By referring to any of the loss fluctuation pattern determination tables according to the above, when the total number of reserved storages is not in the time saving, "0" to "1", "2" to "4", "5" to "8" Fluctuation pattern assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value MR3 according to which of the above corresponds to, and which of "0", "1", "2" to "8" corresponds to when the time is shortened. Should be determined (selected) as the fluctuation pattern used this time.

For example, when the time saving flag is on and the random number value MR3 is "229", the CPU 103 selects the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 when the total number of pending storage count values is "0" and holds the total. When the storage number count value is "1", the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is selected, and when the total reserved storage number count value is any of "3" to "8", the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 is selected.

After executing any of the processes of steps S262 and S265 shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 sets the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol (step S266). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the definite special symbol, which is the variable display result (special symbol display result), is derived and displayed. Is. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time is predetermined in accordance with a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processes of steps S262 and S265.

Following the process of step S266, the CPU 103 determines the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. Among them, a setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is made so as to start any of the special symbol games for which the start condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When the CPU 103 starts the variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of specifying the subtracted 1st special figure hold storage number. The hold indicator 25A may be made to perform (for example, reduce the number of LEDs lit by one). When the CPU 103 starts the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold display 25B to display a display capable of specifying the subtracted second special figure hold storage number. The hold indicator 25B may be made to perform (for example, reduce the number of LEDs lit by one).

After executing the process of step S267, the command transmission setting at the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives the first symbol fluctuation start designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Set the transmission settings for sequentially transmitting the hold storage number specification command. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives the second symbol fluctuation start designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the second symbol from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Set the transmission settings for sequentially transmitting the hold storage number specification command. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed. Here, the first symbol change start designation command and the second symbol change start designation command are transmitted as hold notification information that specifies which of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number has decreased. Will be done.

After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" (step S269), and then the variation pattern setting process ends. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S269, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process of changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol, and the like. It is included. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the fluctuation of the special symbol, and the special symbol is displayed. The confirmed special symbol (confirmed special symbol set in step S110), which is the variable display result of the symbol, is stopped and displayed (deriving display), and the special symbol is stopped and displayed (deriving display) when the stop display is displayed. The transmission setting of the symbol confirmation specification command, which is an effect control command for notifying that) is also set, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3". The symbol confirmation designation command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed. By repeatedly executing step S112, variable display of the special symbol, derivation display of the confirmed special symbol, and the like are realized.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, a process of determining whether the jackpot flag is in the ON state, or when the jackpot flag is in the ON state, the time saving flag and the probability change flag are turned off, and a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting). The count value of the time reduction counter that counts the remaining number of variable displays executed during the time reduction control, which is provided in the unit, etc., is set to "0", and the production waiting time at the start of the big hit (corresponding to the start of the big hit game state). It is a waiting time until the execution of the effect is started, which is a predetermined time.), And a hit start that specifies the start of the big hit game state based on the special figure display result being "big hit". The process of setting the transmission of the designated command (effect control command) and updating the special figure process flag to "4" is included. Further, the special symbol stop process includes a process of updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "0" when the jackpot flag is not in the ON state.

The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

By these series of processes, at the time of a big hit, the time saving state and the probability change state are temporarily terminated, and at the time of losing, the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time saving is reduced "once". When the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction reaches "0" times, the time reduction flag is turned off and the time reduction state ends. That is, the time saving state (time saving control) ends when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the following initial count value) before the variable display result becomes a "big hit" from the start. Further, when the gaming state is changed, the effect control board 12 is notified of the changed gaming state.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit opening pre-processing includes that the variable display result is "big hit" and that the start timing of the round game has come (for example, the waiting time for the big hit start effect set above has elapsed. ) Etc., the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state to open the big winning opening, the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time from the open state, and the like are included. In this process, for example, the jackpot type is open depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" or "probability variation" (it can be specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer). The upper limit of the period may be set. As an example, by setting the upper limit of the period for opening the big winning opening to "29 seconds" corresponding to the jackpot type "non-probability change" or "probability change", the normal open round will be executed. do it. When a process such as opening the large winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". By repeating step S114, waiting until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big winning opening, and the like are realized.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process of determining whether or not it is time to return the game from the open state to the closed state (or the partially open state), and the timing to return the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state (of the game ball). When it is determined that the number of pieces reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 pieces) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114), the process of returning the large winning opening to the closed state or , The process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time after returning to the closed state is included. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". By repeating step S115, the open state of the large winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the jackpot is open has reached a predetermined upper limit, and a process of determining whether the number of executions of the round game has reached the upper limit, or if the number of times has not reached the upper limit, the jackpot is opened. It includes processing to measure the elapsed time after returning to the closed state. Then, when the next round game is started, such as when the measured elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4" (in this case). Is, for example, a control command for notifying that the jackpot game state has ended when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7" by setting to send the jackpot end specification command. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed. By repeating step S116, waiting is performed until the large winning opening is opened again.

By repeatedly executing steps S114 to S116, a jackpot game state is realized.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the jackpot is open has reached a predetermined upper limit, and a process of determining whether the number of executions of the round game has reached the upper limit, or if the number of times has not reached the upper limit, the jackpot is opened. It includes processing to measure the elapsed time after returning to the closed state. Then, when the next round game is started, such as when the measured elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4" (in this case). Is, for example, a control command for notifying that the jackpot game state has ended when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7" by setting to send the jackpot end specification command. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed. By repeating step S116, waiting is performed until the large winning opening is opened again.

The time saving state (time saving control) is set so that it ends only when the next big hit game state is started, out of the execution of the variable display a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state. May be good. In this case, it is not necessary to set the initial count value or the time reduction counter itself.

Next, the main operations 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, set various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Set the register of the circuit). After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, it waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal to be an effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

When the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to turn it off, and command analysis processing 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 reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, for example, various effects such as display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operation in the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the like. Regarding the control content of the effect operation using the device, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11. Following the effect control process process, the effect random number update process is executed, and the software updates the numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 as various random number values used for the effect control.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 15, first, the effect control CPU 120 performs a winning process (step S160). After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect process flag value to "0" according to the value of the effect process flag (initially "0") provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). If it is, the variable display start waiting process (step S170), if it is “1”, the variable display start setting process (step S171), and if it is “2”, the variable display during effect process (step S172). , "3" is the special figure hit waiting process (step S173), "4" is the large winning opening normal opening process (step S174), and "5" is the ending effect process. (Step S175) is selected and executed.

First, the winning process in step S160 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning process executed in step S160 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a command (command at the time of winning) transmitted in the start winning winning determination process of FIG. 8 on the main board 11 has been input (step S600). ).

Here, the commands at the time of winning are the start winning opening designation command (either the first starting winning opening designation command or the second starting winning opening designation command) and the display result designation command (either the first start winning opening designation command or the second start winning opening designation command) among the commands shown in FIG. One of the display result 1 designated command, the display result 2 designated command, and the display result 3 designated command), and the variable category command. The effect control CPU 120 can recognize the start prize by the start prize opening designation command, and the effect control CPU 120 loses whether the winning judgment result corresponding to the start prize is a big hit by the display result specification command. Can be recognized. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize the variable display variation pattern (whether or not it is super reach, etc.) corresponding to the start winning by the variation category command.

If the winning command is not input (step S600; No), the winning process ends. On the other hand, when the winning command is input (step S600; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 has a new hold corresponding to the winning command determined to have been input in step S600. A color change pattern indicating a mode of color change for a new hold is determined according to the hold order indicating the above and the change pattern indicated by the change category command determined to have been input in step S600 (step S601). ..

17 to 19 are diagrams showing an example of the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the holding order and the fluctuation pattern. FIG. 17A shows the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the fluctuation pattern when the hold order is 1. When the hold order is 1, the color that the active display changes from the initial color white to blue, green, or red at the timing when the variable display for the corresponding hold is executed and the active display is performed. The selection ratio between the change pattern (C1-1 to C1-3) and the case where there is no change is set. For example, the color change pattern C1-2 is a color change pattern in which the active display changes from white to green at the timing when the variable display for the corresponding hold is executed and the active display is performed.

FIG. 17B shows the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the fluctuation pattern when the hold order is 2. When the hold order is 2, at least one of the hold display at the timing when the hold order of the corresponding hold becomes 1 and the active display at the timing when the variable display for the corresponding hold is executed and the active display is performed. A selection ratio is set between a color change pattern (C2-1 to C2-9) in which the color changes to blue, green, or red, and a case in which there is no change. For example, the color change pattern C2-2 is active at the timing when the hold display of the corresponding hold becomes 1 and the hold display remains white, and the variable display of the corresponding hold is executed and the active display is performed. This is a color change pattern in which the display changes from white to green (which is the timing of the color change).

FIG. 18 shows the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the fluctuation pattern when the hold order is 3. When the hold order is 3, the hold display at the timing when the hold order of the corresponding hold becomes 2 and the hold display at the timing when the hold order of the corresponding hold becomes 1 and the variable display about the corresponding hold are executed. Selection of a color change pattern (C3-1 to C3-19) in which at least one of the active display at the timing at which the active display is performed changes to blue, green, or red, and a case where there is no change. The ratio is set. For example, in the color change pattern C3-8, the hold display remains white when the corresponding hold order becomes 2, and the hold display changes from white to green when the corresponding hold hold order becomes 1. With a color change pattern that changes (which is the timing of the color change) and the active display changes from green to red (which is the timing of the color change) when the variable display for the corresponding hold is executed and the active display is performed. be.

FIG. 19 shows the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the fluctuation pattern when the hold order is 4 or more. When the hold order is 4, the hold display at the timing when the hold order of the corresponding hold is 3, the hold display at the timing when the hold order of the corresponding hold is 2, and the hold order of the corresponding hold are 1. A color change pattern (C4) in which at least one of the hold display at the timing of becoming and the active display at the timing when the variable display for the corresponding hold is executed and the active display is performed changes to blue, green, or red. The selection ratio is set between -1 to C4-34) and the case where the color remains white, which is the initial color, and there is no change. For example, in the color change pattern C4-18, the hold display remains white when the corresponding hold order becomes 3, and the hold display changes from white to green when the corresponding hold hold order becomes 2. The hold display changes from green to red (when the color changes) when the hold order of the corresponding hold becomes 1 (the timing of the color change), and the variable display of the corresponding hold is executed. This is a color change pattern in which the active display remains red at the timing when the active display is performed.

Further, in the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the hold order and the change pattern shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the change pattern corresponding to the new hold corresponding to the command at the time of winning determined to have been input in step S600, In other words, the variation category command determined to have been input in step S600 is any of the variation pattern of the super reach jackpot, the variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot, the variation pattern of the super reach loss, the variation pattern of the normal reach loss, and the variation pattern of the non-reach loss. The selection ratio of the color change pattern is different depending on the presence.

Specifically, in the case of a big hit, the rate at which one of the color change patterns is selected, in other words, the rate at which the change effect is executed and the color changes from white is higher than in the case of loss. Also, in the case of a big hit, comparing the ratio of remaining white, the ratio of finally becoming blue, the ratio of finally becoming green, and the ratio of finally becoming red, in ascending order of ratio. The percentage remains white, the percentage finally turns blue, the percentage finally turns green, and the percentage finally turns red. On the other hand, in the case of loss, when comparing the proportion of white, the proportion of final blue, the proportion of final green, and the proportion of final red, in ascending order of proportion. The percentage that finally turns red, the percentage that finally turns green, the percentage that finally turns blue, and the percentage that remains white. That is, the expectation of a big hit is highest when it finally turns red, then when it finally turns green, then when it finally turns blue, and when it remains white. Is the lowest. Information on the hold order and the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the fluctuation pattern shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 is stored in, for example, the RAM 122.

In step S601, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes a new hold order corresponding to the winning command determined to have been input in step S600. For example, the RAM 122 is set with a hold storage number count value indicating the current special figure hold storage number (hold number). The effect control CPU 120 is incremented by 1 each time the first start winning opening designation command or the second starting winning opening designation command is input, and the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is input. A process of reducing by 1 is performed every time. Therefore, the hold storage number count value indicates the current special figure hold memory number, and the number of the new hold corresponding to the command at the time of winning determined to have been input in step S600 (hold order). Will be shown.

After recognizing the new hold order of the hold corresponding to the command at the time of winning determined in step S600, the effect control CPU 120 determines the color change pattern shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 according to the hold order. Select one of the selection ratios of. Further, the effect control CPU 120 uses the selection ratio of the selected color change pattern, and the fluctuation category command determined to have been input in step S600 is a fluctuation pattern of the super reach jackpot, a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot, and a fluctuation pattern of the super reach loss. , The color change pattern is determined according to whether it is a normal reach loss fluctuation pattern or a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a color change, in other words, whether or not a color change pattern other than no change is determined by the determination in step S601 (step S602). When there is a color change (step S602; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the hold information including the color change pattern determined in step S601 (step S603). FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of pending information. The hold information is stored in, for example, the RAM 122. As the hold information, information on the hold order indicating the number of the hold corresponding to the start prize from the oldest hold is set for each hold memory (hold) corresponding to the start prize. Further, when the color change pattern is determined in step S601, in step S603, the effect control CPU 120 adds the color change pattern information to the corresponding hold order information.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. When there is no color change (step S602; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the hold information without the color change pattern, that is, the hold information including only the hold order information (step S604).

After the hold information including the color change pattern is set in step S603, or after the hold information without the color change pattern is set in step S604, the effect control CPU 120 has a new hold in which the color is white. Display is performed (step S605). Here, the effect control CPU 120 gives the display control unit 123 a display control command for a new hold display having a white color according to the hold order indicated by the hold information newly set in step S603 or step S604. Is output. The display control unit 123 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, generates image data, and produces a new hold display image having a white color. It is displayed on the image display device 5.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. After the winning process in step S160, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag.

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

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

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 15 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is "missing" based on, for example, a display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Determine (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 11 changes the variable display mode of the decorative symbol. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case of “non-reach” which is not the reach mode (step S522).

If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination (step S522; Yes). Step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines the left fixed symbol updated by the effect random counter or the like provided in the predetermined area (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. By extracting the numerical data indicating the random number value for use and referring to the left confirmed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121, the “left” of the confirmed decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 The left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L is determined. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right-determined symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, is extracted, and the right-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared is referred to. For example, among the fixed decorative symbols, the right fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right fixed decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium-determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared is referred to. Among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 may have different probabilities of determining the medium-determined decorative symbol as the pending change symbol depending on the mode of reach, the jackpot, the game state such as loss, and the like. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the medium-fixed decorative symbol as a pending change symbol with a 50% probability in the case of super reach and loss, and has a 70% probability of determining the medium-fixed decorative symbol in the case of super reach and a big hit. May be determined as a pending change symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may determine at which variable display the middle-fixed decorative symbol is set as the pending change symbol. For example, for each number of pending storages, a table is prepared for determining at which variable display the middle-fixed decorative symbol is to be the pending change symbol. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the table according to the number of reserved storages, and determines at which variable display the middle-determined decorative symbol is set as the pending change symbol. For example, when the number of reserved memories is 4, when it is decided to set the medium-fixed decorative symbol as the pending change symbol, one variable display when the reserved memory is digested and two variable when the reserved memory is digested. Display, variable display when three reserved memories are digested, variable display when one reserved memory is digested and two when the reserved memory is digested, etc. Is determined.

When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left-right confirmed symbol updated by a random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect is extracted, and left and right stored in advance in ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to the finalized symbol determination table, among the finalized decorative symbols, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed. Determine the same decorative pattern. Further, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium-determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared is referred to. Therefore, among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the medium-fixed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol, and the fixed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, an arbitrary value is used. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium-fixed decorative symbol, the fixed decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-fixed decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. ..

When it is determined in step S521 that the special symbol display result is not "missing" (step S521; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination. (Step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol updated by a random number circuit 124, a random counter for effect, or the like is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot confirmation symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 Determines decorative symbols with the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R. At this time, for example, the same decorative symbol is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command or the like.

Information on the mode and stop order of the left fixed decorative symbol, the right fixed decorative symbol, and the middle fixed decorative symbol set in steps S523, S524, and S527 is stored in, for example, the RAM 122.

After executing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, and S527, the effect control CPU 120 performs a variable time effect setting process (step S528).

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect setting process executed in step S528 of FIG. First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color of the active display changes in the current fluctuation (variable display) (step S700).

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a color change pattern is set in the hold information. When the color change pattern is set in the hold information, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold order of the hold information in which the color change pattern is set is 1. When the hold order of the hold information for which the color change pattern is set is 1, the effect control CPU 120 has the timing indicated by the hold order 0 obtained by subtracting 1 from the recognized hold order, and the color change indicated by the color change pattern. It is determined whether or not the timing of is the same. For example, when the hold order indicated by subtracting 1 from the recognized hold order is the hold order 0, and the color change timing indicated by the color change pattern is the hold order 0 timing (active display timing). Both match.

In the effect control CPU 120, the timing indicated by the holding order 0 obtained by subtracting 1 from the recognized holding order and the timing of the color change indicated by the color change pattern are the timings of the holding order 0. It is determined that the color of the active display changes due to the fluctuation, and if they do not match, it is determined that the color of the active display does not change due to the current fluctuation.

When the color of the active display changes due to this variation (step S700; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is an effect of changing the color of the active display, which is executed inside the active character area 5HB. The active change effect pattern for executing the above is determined (step S701). In the present embodiment, the active change effect is always executed by using the A character. The information of the active change effect pattern is stored in, for example, the RAM 122.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color of the hold display changes in the current fluctuation (variable display) (step S702).

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a color change pattern is set in the hold information. When the color change pattern is set in the hold information, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold order of the hold information in which the color change pattern is set is 2 or more. When the hold order of the hold information for which the color change pattern is set is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 120 has the timing indicated by the hold order obtained by subtracting 1 from the recognized hold order and the color change indicated by the color change pattern. It is determined whether or not the timing of is the same. For example, when the timing indicated by the holding order obtained by subtracting 1 from the recognized holding order is the holding order 1, and the timing of the color change indicated by the color change pattern is the timing of the holding order 1, the two match. Explaining the case where the hold information is set as shown in FIG. 20, the timing indicated by the hold order obtained by subtracting 1 from the hold order 4 of the hold information in which the color change pattern is set is the hold order 3. The timing of the color change indicated by the color change pattern C4-33 is the timing of the holding order 3 and 2 with reference to FIG. Therefore, the timing indicated by the hold order obtained by subtracting 1 from the hold order coincides with the timing of the color change indicated by the color change pattern.

When the timing indicated by the hold order obtained by subtracting 1 from the recognized hold order and the timing of the color change indicated by the color change pattern match, the effect control CPU 120 changes the color of the hold display in this variation. Then, if they do not match, it is determined that the color of the hold display does not change in this fluctuation.

When the color of the hold display changes due to this variation (step S702; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 next changes the color of the hold display executed inside the hold area 5HA. Therefore, the hold change effect pattern for executing the hold change effect in which the A character is not used is determined (step S703). In the present embodiment, the pending change effect includes a mode in which the A character is used, a mode in which the B character is used, and a mode in which the A character and the B character are not used. In step S703, the effect control CPU 120 is for executing the hold change effect of one of the three modes of the hold change effect, the mode in which the B character is used and the mode in which the A character and the B character are not used. The pending change effect pattern is determined. The information of the hold change effect pattern is stored in, for example, the RAM 122.

On the other hand, when the color of the active display does not change in the current fluctuation (step S700; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color of the hold display changes in the current fluctuation (variable display) (step). S704). The specific process is the same as in step S702.

When the color of the hold display changes due to this variation (step S704; Yes), next, the effect control CPU 120 is an effect of changing the color of the hold display executed inside the hold area 5HA. The pending change effect pattern for executing the above is determined (step S705). In step S705, unlike the case of step S703 described above, the effect control CPU 120 has either a mode in which the A character is used, a mode in which the B character is used, or a mode in which the A character and the B character are not used. It is possible to determine a hold change effect pattern for executing the hold change effect.

Next, in step S705, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold change effect pattern for executing the hold change effect in the mode of using the A character has been determined (step S706).

When the hold change effect pattern for executing the hold change effect in the mode of using the A character has not been determined (step S706; No), or when the color of the hold display does not change due to this variation (step S704; No) Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a character effect setting process, which is an effect using a character (step S707).

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the character effect setting process executed in step S707 of FIG. 22. First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the character effect (step S800).

For example, as shown in FIG. 24, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the character effect is determined according to the current color of the active display. The effect control CPU 120 determines that the current color of the active display is white when the color change pattern is not set in the hold information of the hold order 1 among the hold information. On the other hand, when the color change pattern is set in the hold information of the hold order 1 among the hold information, the effect control CPU 120 currently displays the active display based on the color change mode indicated by the color change pattern. Judge the color of. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the character effect at the execution ratio according to the current color of the active display shown in FIG. 24.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. 23. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the character effect is determined in step S800 (step S801).

When the execution of the character effect is determined (step S801; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the character effect (step S802).

For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the types of character effects are an explanatory effect and a variation expectation suggestion effect. The explanatory effect is an effect in which the A character appears and gives various explanations in the game, and the fluctuation expectation suggestion effect is an effect in which the A character appears and suggests the expectation of a big hit in this fluctuation. be. In FIG. 25, depending on whether the fluctuation category command indicating the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the current fluctuation is a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern, a normal reach loss fluctuation pattern, a super reach loss fluctuation pattern, or a jackpot fluctuation pattern. The decision ratios of the explanatory effect and the variable expectation suggestion effect are different. Here, the degree of expectation of a jackpot by a player gradually increases in the order of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach. In FIG. 25, as the expectation of a big hit increases, the ratio of determining the explanatory effect decreases, and the ratio of determining the variation expectation suggestion effect increases. The effect control CPU 120 determines either the explanatory effect or the variation expectation suggestion effect at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25 based on the variation category command indicating the variation pattern corresponding to the current variation. The determined character effect type information is stored in, for example, the RAM 122.

In the character production, when a plurality of images are overlapped and displayed on the image display device 5, the images on the front side (front side) are displayed on the back side due to the overlap (overlap) of the images. At least a part of the overlapping portion in the front image may be in a transparent state (transparent state) in order to prevent the player from recognizing or misunderstanding the content of the effect. For example, when the explanatory effect or the variable expectation suggestion effect is executed, a part of the explanatory effect image which is an image used for the explanatory effect or the variation expectation suggestion effect image which is an image used for the variable expectation suggestion effect. Some may overlap with other images (for example, decorative patterns, hold display, images displayed in the active character area 5HB, etc.), but if they overlap, recognition and confirmation of the contents of other images A part of the explanatory effect image and a part of the variation expectation suggestion effect image may be in a transparent state so as to be able to do so.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. 23. Next, in step S202, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation expectation suggestion effect is determined as the type of character effect (step S803).

When the variation expectation suggestion effect is determined (step S803; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the display type of the characters displayed in the variation expectation suggestion effect (step S804).
For example, a plurality of character display types are prepared, and in FIG. 26, five types of “!?”, “Reach”, “chance”, “SP”, and “premier” are prepared. There is. Further, in FIG. 26, depending on whether the fluctuation category command indicating the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the current fluctuation is any of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern, the normal reach loss fluctuation pattern, the super reach loss fluctuation pattern, and the jackpot fluctuation pattern. That is, the determination ratio of the character display type differs depending on the degree of expectation of the jackpot. Specifically, the character display type determination ratio is different so that the order from the one with the lowest expectation of the jackpot is "!?", "Reach", "chance", "SP", and "premier". The effect control CPU 120 determines any of the plurality of character display types at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26 based on the variation category command indicating the variation pattern corresponding to the current variation. The determined character display type information is stored in, for example, the RAM 122.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. 23. After determining the character display type in step S804, if it is determined in step S803 that the variation expectation suggestion effect has not been determined (step S803; No), the execution of the character effect has not been determined in step S801. If it is determined (step S801; No), the character effect setting process ends.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. 22. After the character effect setting process in step S707, if it is determined in step S702 that there is no change in the color of the hold display due to this variation (step S702; No), in step S703, the A character is not used. After determining the hold change effect pattern for executing the above, it is determined in step S706 that the hold change effect pattern for executing the hold change effect in the mode of using the A character is determined (step S706; Yes). ), The effect control CPU 120 erases the hold information whose hold order is 1, and advances the remaining hold information (step S708). As a result, each hold with a hold order of 2 or higher is moved up by one. After that, the effect setting process at the time of fluctuation ends.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. After the change effect setting process in step S528, the effect control CPU 120 performs other advance notice effect setting processes (step S528a). The other notice effect is an effect different from the above-mentioned active change, hold change effect, and character effect, and is an effect for suggesting whether or not it is a big hit.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect pattern setting process according to the settings of various effects including the variable time effect setting process in step S528 and other notice effect setting processes in step S528a (step S529).

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern to be used later based on the effect pattern set in step S529 from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530).

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 in response to the variation pattern specified by, for example, the variation pattern command. (Step S531).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for starting the variation of the decorative pattern and the like in the image display device 5 (step S532). At this time, for example, the image display device 5 is transmitted by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the pattern to be used in step S531 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbol may be started in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for updating the hold display in the hold area 5HA and the active display in the active character area 5HB in response to the start of the variable display (step S533).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and then ends the variable display start setting process.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit), and the effect control determined in step S171. Various control data are read from the pattern, and a display control command is output to the display control unit 123 based on the control data. The display control unit 123 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, generates image data, and performs the active change effect during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The image display device 5 displays images in various effects including the display of the hold change effect, the character effect, and other notice effects.

In this embodiment, the character display period is limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 27, after the power is turned on, the character is displayed during the non-variable period in which there is no hold and the variable display of the decorative symbol is not performed. In addition, the character is displayed even after the fluctuation is started. However, when the super reach effect is executed, the character is not displayed during the period from the start of the super reach to the end of the fluctuation so as not to interfere with the super reach effect. That is, the character is resident except for the period from the start of super reach to the end of fluctuation. The effect control pattern is set to satisfy the display / non-display of such characters.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the display at the time of executing the variation expectation suggestion effect and the explanatory effect. First, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display HR having a white color in the hold area 5HA and actively displays it in the active character area 5HB. The AC, the A character CHA, and the B character CHB are displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the V-con display VC to be displayed in the V-con area 5HC. In FIG. 28 (A), the active display AC is displayed in red.

When the character effect is executed in this state, as shown in FIG. 28B, the effect control CPU 120 displays a mode in which the A character CHA receives the letter ML1 from the active display AC.

Further, when it is determined that the character effect is the variation expectation suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 28C, the effect control CPU 120 displays the letter ML2 in the open state in the main area 5HD. At the same time, as the text of the letter ML2, the display (here, "chance") determined as the character display type at the time of the variation expectation suggestion effect is displayed. Further, in FIG. 28C, the lower image (back image) of the letter ML2 is transparent so that both the content of the variation expectation suggestion effect and the decorative pattern can be recognized.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the character effect is an explanatory effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the open letter ML3 in the main area 5HD and displays the letter ML3 as shown in FIG. 28 (D). The explanation is displayed as the text of the letter ML3. Further, in FIG. 28 (D), the lower image (back image) of the letter ML3 is transparent so that both the content of the explanatory effect and the decorative pattern can be recognized.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command specifies the start of the jackpot game state, and the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command received before that is "probability change". Or, if it is "non-probability change", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4". In addition, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

The process when the large winning opening is normally opened in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this process when the large winning opening is normally opened, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state of "probability change" or "non-probability change", and the effect image based on the setting content. Is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14 is output. Various effect controls (for example, that a big hit has occurred) in a "probable change" or "non-probable change" big hit game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output of the decoration signal). , Including the effect control of notifying the image display device 5.). Further, in the process when the large winning opening is normally opened, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to "5", which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, in response to receiving the jackpot end designation command from the main board 11. Update.

The ending effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the image display device 5. , The output of the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13 is to output the sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the output of the command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 is for the game effect lamp 9 and decoration. Various effect controls at the end of the jackpot game state, such as turning on / off / blinking the LED, are executed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0".

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the hold display is displayed in the hold area 5HA in the image display device 5. Further, the active display is displayed in the active character area 5HB, and further, the A character capable of executing the explanation effect which is the character effect and the variation expectation degree suggestion effect is displayed. Then, when the variation expectation suggestion effect or the explanation effect, which is the character effect, is executed, the mode in which the A character receives the letter from the active display is displayed, and the letter in the open state is displayed in the main area 5HD. Will be done. By executing such a character effect, it is possible to perform an effect using the active display AC, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Further, even if the images overlap as a result of performing various effects such as an explanation effect and a variation expectation suggestion effect, at least a part of the overlapped portion in the front side (front side) image is displayed in a transparent state. be able to. Therefore, even if a plurality of images are displayed at the same time, it is possible to prevent the player from not being able to recognize or misunderstand the content, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the rate at which the character effect is executed differs depending on the color of the active display. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the color of the active display when the character effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, in the present embodiment, the active display and the hold display are displayed in the variable display of the decorative pattern, but the character effect is executed by displaying the mode in which the A character receives the letter from the active display. .. As a result, the production patterns using the active display are abundant, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the holding area 5HA and the active character area 5HB are provided, and the A character is displayed together with the active character area 5HB active display. As a result, the display in the active character area 5HB can be focused on, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the character is displayed during the non-variable period in which there is no hold and the variable display of the decorative symbol is not performed, and is displayed even after the variation is started. However, when the super reach effect is executed, the character is not displayed during the period from the start of the super reach to the end of the fluctuation. In this way, since the character will be resident except for the period from the start of the super reach to the end of the fluctuation, the character will also be paid attention to, and the game interest will be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the character effect is prepared with the variation expectation suggestion effect and the explanatory effect, and the variation expectation suggestion effect and the explanatory effect are prepared based on the execution type determination ratio of the character effect of FIG. By determining the execution of either of the above, the jackpot expectation between the fluctuation expectation suggestion effect and the explanation effect can be made different. As a result, the pattern of the character production becomes abundant, the character production can be focused on, and the game entertainment can be improved.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible.

For example, the character may be used in the hold change effect. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of a display at the time of executing the hold change effect using the B character. First, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), during the variable display of the decorative pattern, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display HR having a white color in the hold area 5HA and actively displays it in the active character area 5HB. The AC, the A character CHA, and the B character CHB are displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the V-con display VC to be displayed in the V-con area 5HC. In FIG. 28A, the active display AC is displayed in white.

When the hold change effect is executed from this state, as shown in FIG. 29B, the effect control CPU 120 displays that the B character CHB moves from the active character area 5HB to the hold area 5HA. Further, as shown in FIG. 28C, the effect control CPU 120 performs a display that changes the color of the hold display HR, which is the target of the hold change effect, from white to another color (for example, red). As a result, the production using characters becomes various, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the character effect, the mode in which the A character receives the letter from the active display is displayed, but the mode in which the character other than the letter is received may be displayed. For example, in FIG. 30, when the character effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 displays a mode in which the A character CHA receives the present box BX from the active display AC. The present box BX is opened in the same manner as the letter ML1, and in the case of the fluctuation expectation suggestion effect, a display determined as a character display type is displayed, and in the case of an explanatory effect, an explanation is displayed.

If both the display of the mode in which the A character receives the letter from the active display and the display of the mode of receiving the present box can be executed, the timing of receiving and the timing of opening may be different. For example, as shown in FIG. 31, it is assumed that the reach effect is executed after the pseudo-ream effect is executed three times. When a letter is used, the A character receives it from the active display at the timing when the first pseudo-ren production (pseudo 1) is started, and further, the opening display is performed. After that, at the timing when the second pseudo-ren production (pseudo 2) is started, the A character receives it from the active display, further displays the opening, and further, the third pseudo-ren production (pseudo 3) is started. At the same time, the A character receives it from the active display, and further, the opening display is performed.

On the other hand, when the present box is used, the A character receives from the active display at the timing when the first production (pseudo 1) of the pseudo-ream is started, and further, the opening display is performed. After that, the A character opens at each of the timing at which the second pseudo-ren production (pseudo 2) is started, the timing at which the third pseudo-ren production (pseudo 3) is started, and the timing at which the reach production is started. The display is done.

In this way, by diversifying the items used for the character effect, and by making the timing when the A character receives from the active display and the timing when the A character opens different, the effect can be diversified and the active display is the A character. It is possible to improve the game entertainment by paying attention to the timing of acting on (the A character receives from the active display).

In addition, in FIG. 31, the display that the letter is received and opened at the start of the pseudo-ren's production and the display that the present box is opened are displayed, but the letter is displayed at a timing other than the start of the pseudo-ren's production. It may be displayed that the gift box is received and opened, or that the present box can be opened. Further, the plurality of timings at which the letter is received and displayed and the display at which the present box is opened may be partially different, or all may be different. In addition, the receipt of the letter may be displayed only once, and the opening may be displayed at a plurality of timings. Furthermore, when the effect is executed as a result of opening the letter or as a result of opening the present box, the effect varies depending on the timing at which the letter is opened, the present box is opened, and the like. It may be carried out in an embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the character effect using the A character is executed, but the character effect using the B character may be executed.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a display when the variation expectation degree suggestion effect is executed using the B character. First, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display HR having a white color in the hold area 5HA and actively displays it in the active character area 5HB. The AC, the A character CHA, and the B character CHB are displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the V-con display VC to be displayed in the V-con area 5HC. In FIG. 32 (A), the active display AC is displayed in white.

In this state, when the variation expectation suggestion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the effect control CPU 120 displays that the B character CHB moves to the main area 5HD. At this time, at least a part of the image of the B character CHB may be transparent so that the decorative pattern of the main area 5HD can be recognized.

Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), the effect control CPU 120 causes the main area 5HD to display a display (here, “SP”) determined as a character display type at the time of the variation expectation suggestion effect. The character effect of the aspect shown in FIG. 32 may be executed using the A character, or the character effect of the aspect shown in FIG. 28 may be executed using the B character. At this time, at least a part of the image of the "SP" may be transparent so that the decorative pattern of the main area 5HD can be recognized.

By executing various character effects using the A character and the B character in this way, the character effects can be diversified and the game entertainment can be improved.

In addition, when the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed, the waiting time until the effect of the notice (for example, pseudo-ream, background notice after reach, etc.) suggesting the degree of expectation to be in an advantageous state is executed is displayed. A timer effect may be executed as a special effect.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a display when the timer effect is executed. First, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display HR having a white color in the hold area 5HA and actively displays it in the active character area 5HB. The AC, the A character CHA, and the B character CHB are displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the V-con display VC to be displayed in the V-con area 5HC between the hold area 5HA and the active character area 5HB. In FIG. 33 (A), the active display AC is displayed in white. In addition, whether or not points are given without suggesting the jackpot expectation or branching from a predetermined effect (for example, a step-up notice suggesting the jackpot expectation) during the variable display of the decorative symbol. (Including a fanning effect, etc.) is being executed, and points are given in the predetermined effect. The effect control CPU 120 displays the points in the V-con region 5HC by gradually changing the color of the V-con display VC from the bottom.

After that, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), when the point reaches the maximum (MAX) and the entire color of the V-con display VC changes, the effect control CPU 120 displays the timer display TM above the V-con display VC. Let me. Further, as shown in FIG. 33C, the effect control CPU 120 restores the color of the V-con display VC and performs a display in which the time in the timer display TM is gradually counted down. The timer display TM may count up. Further, the timer display TM is not limited to the mode of clearly indicating the time, and may be a display in which the player cannot clearly recognize the time, for example, a display imitating an hourglass.

In this way, by displaying the timer display TM in the timer effect in the V-con area 5HC between the hold area 5HA and the active character area 5HB, it is possible to pay attention to the V-con area 5HC and improve the game entertainment. can.

Further, the mode of the hold display before the hold display that is the target of the hold change effect may be changed. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a display when the mode of the hold display prior to the hold display that is the target of the hold change effect is changed. First, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), during the variable display of the decorative pattern, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display HR having a white color in the hold area 5HA and actively displays it in the active character area 5HB. The AC, the A character CHA, and the B character CHB are displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the V-con display VC to be displayed in the V-con area 5HC. In FIG. 34 (A), the active display AC is displayed in white.

In this state, when a new hold occurs, the hold display HR increases by one as shown in FIG. 34 (B). When the color change pattern is set in the hold information corresponding to the new hold, the effect control CPU 120 can determine that the new hold display HR is the hold display that is the target of the hold change effect. When the new hold display HR is the target of the hold change effect, then, as shown in FIG. 34 (C), the decorative symbol is stopped, and the effect control CPU 120 holds the hold display before the new hold display HR. A display that changes the mode of HR is performed. After that, when the variable display of the decorative symbol at the timing when the hold change effect is executed is started, as shown in FIG. 34 (D), the effect control CPU 120 has the active display AC and A characters in the active character area 5HB. The CHA and B character CHB are erased, and the production of the mini game is started. Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (E), when the color of the hold display HR, which is the target of the hold change effect, is changed, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the mini game has become successful. In addition, "success" is displayed in the active character area 5HB, and the color of the hold display HR, which is the target of the hold change effect, is changed according to the success of the mini game. As a result, the pending change effects can be diversified, and the game entertainment can be improved. On the other hand, when the color of the hold display HR, which is the target of the hold change effect, is not changed, the effect control CPU 120 displays "failure" in the active character area 5HB to indicate that the mini game has failed. Is displayed, and the color of the hold display HR, which is the target of the hold change effect, is not changed.

In FIG. 34, all the hold display HRs prior to the new hold display HR are changed to display characters of the same mode, but all are changed to display different characters, and some of them are common. It is the display of the character, and the rest may be changed to the display of the character in a different mode. In addition, depending on the type and combination of the displayed changed characters, the success rate of the mini-game executed after that (the color of the hold display HR that is the target of the hold change effect according to the success of the mini-game) The rate of change) may be different. As a result, the mode of production becomes diverse and the game entertainment is improved.

Further, as an effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit, the hold area 5HA and the active character area 5HB may be changed to a special mode. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of display when the modes of the hold area and the active character area are changed. First, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display HR having a white color in the hold area 5HA and actively displays it in the active character area 5HB. The AC, the A character CHA, and the B character CHB are displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the V-con display VC to be displayed in the V-con area 5HC. In FIG. 35 (A), the active display AC is displayed in white.

For example, when the result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 changes the hold area 5HA and the active character area 5HB into a special mode at a higher rate than in the case of a loss. .. When changing, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), the effect control CPU 120 displays "WARNING" in the hold area 5HA and the active character area 5HB. In addition, "WARNING" is displayed so as not to cover the V-con region 5HC. Further, in the active character area 5HB, the A character CHA and the B character CHB remain displayed. As a result, the production that suggests the degree of expectation of the big hit becomes various, and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, by displaying "WARNING" so as not to cover the V-con region 5HC, it is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to confirm the state of the point indicated by the color change of the V-con region 5HC. It should be noted that at least a part of the image of the A character CHA and the image of the B character CHB in the active character region 5HB may be transparent so that the characters "WARNING" can be clearly recognized.

Further, when the reach effect is executed, the image of the reach effect may be displayed on the entire surface of the image display device 5, but even during the execution period of the reach effect, the display in the V-con region 5HC moves. The display may be continued in the area of the part.

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of a display when the display of the V-con region is moved during reach. First, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display HR having a white color in the hold area 5HA and actively displays it in the active character area 5HB. The AC, the A character CHA, and the B character CHB are displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the V-con area 5HC to display the V-con display VC and the timer display TM. In FIG. 36 (A), the active display AC is displayed in white.

After that, when the reach effect is started, as shown in FIG. 36B, the effect control CPU 120 moves the V-con display VC and the timer display TM to the lower left to continue the display.

When the reach effect is executed, the time on the timer display TM may continue to be displayed straddling the time before the start of the reach effect. In this case, if the timer display TM is still displayed at the same position in the V-con region 5HC, the reach effect may be hindered. Therefore, the V-con display VC and the timer display TM are placed at positions where the reach effect is not hindered and the player can recognize the timer display TM (for example, the lower left position shown in FIG. 36B). By moving and continuing the display, it is possible to easily recognize both the reach effect and the timer effect. The position after movement is not limited to the lower left shown in FIG. 36 (B), the V-con display VC and the timer display TM do not interfere with the reach effect, and the player recognizes the timer display TM. Any position can be used.

Further, when the character effect is executed, the display may be made transparent. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of a display when the display is transparent. In FIG. 37, the star Y01 including the character “chance” is displayed as the first preview image, and the memo Y02 including the character Y02-1 and the character Y02-2, which are images in the character production, is the second preview image. Is displayed as. The memo Y02, which is the second preview image, is displayed in front of the star Y01, which is the first preview image, but at least a part of the memo Y02 (the base part of the memo Y02) becomes translucent. Therefore, the star Y01 is transmitted, and the player can recognize the shape and display contents of the star Y01.

The first preview image may include a plurality of types having different jackpot expectations. Here, the semi-transparency may be any aspect in which the shape and color of the portion of the first preview image covered by the second preview image can be recognized at least. As a result, the type of the first preview image can be recognized, and the game entertainment is improved.

Further, the star Y01 and the memo Y02 are not completely overlapped, but a part of each image is overlapped, so that both are easily recognized. Further, the character Y02-1 and the character Y02-2 in the memo Y02 are opaque. As a result, the information of the memo Y02 as the second preview image becomes easy to understand, and it is possible to prevent the gaming interest from being deteriorated.

In addition, a plurality of types of the second notice image may be provided. For example, when the big hit expectation by the second notice image is higher than the big hit expectation by the first notice image, the second notice image may be opaque. good. As a result, it is possible to emphasize the display with a high expectation of a big hit and improve the game entertainment. Further, even when the second notice image is an image showing the confirmation of the big hit, the second notice image may be opaque.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the variation expectation degree suggestion effect and the explanatory effect are used as the character effect type, but the present invention is not limited to these, and a different type of effect may be included. Further, the change in the mode of the active display or the hold display is not limited to the change in color, and may be a change in size, shape, operation, or the like. Further, in the above embodiment, the color of the hold display for the new hold is white, but the hold display is displayed in a color other than white from the first stage of the hold display, and then it can be changed to another color. It may be.

Further, in the above embodiment, the colors of the hold display and the active display have stages according to the jackpot expectation, and the order is white, blue, green, and red from the bottom to the top, but from red. There may be a color or display with a higher expectation of a big hit. For example, a color or display having a higher expectation of a jackpot than red may appear only in the case of a jackpot.

Further, in the above embodiment, the selection ratio of the color change pattern is different in the cases of super reach jackpot, normal reach jackpot, super reach loss, normal reach loss, and non-reach loss, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selection ratio of the color change pattern may be different depending on whether it is a big hit or a loss. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the determination ratio of the character production type and the determination ratio of the character display type at the time of the fluctuation expectation suggestion production are different in the cases of non-reach loss, normal reach loss, super reach loss, and big hit. Not limited to. For example, the determination ratio may be different depending on whether it is a big hit or a loss.

In addition, a sound may be produced when the mode such as the color of the hold display or the active display changes due to the change effect. Furthermore, the sound may be different depending on the color after the change. For example, different sounds may be produced depending on whether the sound changes to red or blue. Further, when the colors change to the same in the hold display and the active display, a common sound may be produced. For example, a common sound may be produced when the hold display changes to blue and when the active display changes to blue.

Further, in the above embodiment, the type of jackpot is determined based on the value of the random number value MR2 for determining the type of jackpot, but the conditions for determining the type of jackpot are not limited to this. For example, a specific area may be provided in the vicinity of the large winning opening or inside the large winning opening, and the type of big hit may be determined based on the entry (passage) of the game ball into the specific area. .. For example, when a probabilistic jackpot and a normal jackpot are provided, the probabilistic jackpot may be determined based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area.

Further, in the above embodiment, the jackpot game state is controlled based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, but the jackpot game state is controlled. The mode to be used is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second start winning opening or inside the second starting winning opening, and the jackpot game state is controlled based on the entry (passage) of the game ball into the specific area. You may stay in.

In the above embodiment, a mode is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols from 0 to 9 are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed and the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result may be different. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the variable multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as variable display results, and some of the variable multiple types of special symbols are not specially derived and displayed as variable display results. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of special symbol. As a variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (the lighting / extinguishing may be repeated alternately). That is, the repetition of turning on and off may be a variable display. Even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed (lit) at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be. The same applies to the variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

For example, in the above, the "ratio" is not limited to the relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but is such as A: B = 100%: 0%. It is a concept that also includes relationships (that is, a concept that also includes allocations such that one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when A is said to have a higher ratio than B, it is a concept including the case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and the case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. be.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, one variation is made when the variation is started in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, and the like. Although the example of transmitting the pattern designation command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and the second command is the so-called second command after reaching (if it does not reach, such as the type of reach and the presence or absence of re-lottery effect). 2 After the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode may be transmitted. In this case, on the effect control board 12 side, the effect control in the variation display may be performed based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. May be good. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but a score is scored based on the occurrence of a winning by enclosing the gaming medium. It can also be applied to the enclosed gaming machine to be given.

In addition, only one type of off-design symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display is performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. May be good. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

Further, in the above embodiment, the pre-reading determination is performed on the main side and the command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the sub side, but the command indicating the random value is transmitted from the main side and the pre-reading determination is performed on the sub side. You may try to do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, the jackpot type is determined at the start of the fluctuation to determine whether or not the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is set to the "probability change state", but the jackpot is opened at the start of the fluctuation. Only the pattern (aspect of the round game) is determined (it is sufficient to specify by the big hit type, etc.), and based on the fact that the game ball passes through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. The game state after the big hit game state may be set to the "probability change state".

In addition, for example, a game score for use in a game is given and given by using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention can also be applied to a game machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the game machine into a game area using the game score or the game score given by winning a game.

Further, in the above, an example is used in which a gaming medium is used as a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize, and is not limited to a gaming medium such as a gaming ball. It can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine that encloses and gives a score when the conditions for giving a prize are satisfied.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by pre-installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can 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 symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A, 22B… Starting port switch 23… Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 31C ... Operation knob 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 125 ... I / O

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine equipped with an image display device that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
The effect executing means for executing the effect in the image display device is provided.
The effect executing means is
In the image display device, the first effect image suggesting that the image is controlled to the advantageous state and the second effect image that is different from the first effect image and suggests that the image is controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to display both the image and
When the first effect image and the second effect image having a higher expectation than the first effect image are displayed in an overlapping manner , the first effect image is displayed on the front side and the first effect on the front side is displayed. It is possible to display at least a part of the overlapping portion in the image in a transparent state having a predetermined transmittance, and then gradually change the transmittance of the first effect image from the predetermined transmittance to be displayed. ,
It is possible to execute a specific effect suggesting that the control is controlled to the advantageous state, and a predetermined effect that displays a predetermined display suggesting the end timing of the predetermined period by continuing the display for a predetermined period.
Before executing the specific effect, the predetermined display is displayed at a predetermined position, and the predetermined display is displayed.
When the display of the predetermined display is continued during the execution of the specific effect, the predetermined display is displayed by changing the display position from the predetermined position.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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