JP2016144583A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest for change in display mode.SOLUTION: Active display on an active display part AHA and reservation display on a first reservation display part 5HL and a second reservation display part 5HR may be displayed in any of a plurality of color mode according to the degree of expectation for big win, and change performance A and change performance B may be executed for notifying whether the mode would be changed or not. The ratio that color on the active display is changed at 2 or more stages in the change performance A is higher than the ratio that color on the active display is changed at 2 or more stages in the change performance B, and the color on the active display may be changed to white, blue, green and red in this sequence in the change performance A. In addition, the ratio that the color on the reservation display is changed at 2 or more stages in the change performance A is higher than the ratio that the color on the reservation display is changed at 2 or more stages in the change performance B, and the color on the reservation display may be changed to white, blue, green and red in this sequence in the change performance A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, game media such as game balls are launched into the game area by a launching device, and when the game medium wins a predetermined winning area (a start prize is generated), identification information such as a special symbol is variably displayed ("variable" )), A specific game state that is advantageous to the player when the display result of variable display of identification information in the variable display device is a special game result (big hit symbol). Some are configured to be controlled (for example, controlled to a big hit gaming state). In such a gaming machine, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display for which the start condition is not satisfied is changed, and the change rate of the display mode and the selection rate of the number of stages of the display mode change are There are different ones (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-183873 A

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

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and it aims at providing the game machine which can improve the interest regarding the change of a display mode.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display (for example, variable display of identification information) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
During execution of variable display, a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display (for example, active display in the active display unit AHA) is displayed in a plurality of display modes (for example, a plurality of colors) corresponding to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state. Corresponding display means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that changes the color of the active display by executing the processing of steps S341b and S343),
Change effect execution means (for example, processing of steps S341b and S343) capable of executing a special effect (for example, change effect B) and a specific effect (for example, change effect A) for notifying whether or not the display mode of the corresponding display changes. Effect control CPU 120) for performing an effect while the color of the active display is changing,
With
In the specific effect, the rate of change in the display mode of the corresponding display in a plurality of stages is higher than that in the special effect (for example, in the case of the change effect A, the display change pattern is determined other than YHP1-1 by the determination ratio in FIG. When the ratio of the active display color to change in two or more stages is the change effect B, the display change pattern other than ZHP1-1 is determined according to the determination ratio of FIG. Higher than the rate of change over stage),
In the specific effect, when the display mode of the corresponding display changes in a plurality of stages, it is possible to continuously display the stepwise display mode change of the corresponding display (for example, in the change effect A, the color of the active display is It changes in the order of white, blue, green, and red).

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize that the display mode of the correspondence display has changed in a plurality of stages by continuously displaying the stepwise display mode change of the correspondence display. You can improve your interest in change.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present application is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display (for example, variable display of identification information) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
A plurality of display modes corresponding to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state, such as a specific display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started (for example, the hold display in the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR) Specific display means that can be displayed in any one of the modes (for example, a plurality of color modes) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that changes the color of the hold display by executing the processing of steps S341b and S343);
Change effect execution means (for example, processing of steps S341b and S343) capable of executing a special effect (for example, change effect B) and a specific effect (for example, change effect A) for notifying whether or not the display mode of the specific display changes. To perform an effect during the change of the color of the hold display,
With
In the specific effect, the ratio that the display mode of the specific display changes in a plurality of stages is higher than that in the special effect (for example, in the case of the change effect A, the display change pattern is determined other than YHP1-1 depending on the determination ratio of FIG. In the case where the ratio at which the color of the hold display changes in two or more stages is the change effect B, the display change pattern is determined to be other than ZHP1-1 by the determination ratio in FIG. Higher than the rate of change over stage),
In the specific effect, when the display mode of the specific display changes in a plurality of stages, it is possible to continuously display the stepwise change in the display mode of the specific display (for example, in the change effect A, the color of the hold display is It changes in the order of white, blue, green, and red).

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize that the display mode of the specific display has changed in a plurality of stages by continuously displaying the stepwise display mode of the specific display. You can improve your interest in change.

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

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

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The change effect execution means lowers the rate at which the display mode of the corresponding display or the specific display changes after execution of the specific effect (for example, the display change pattern for two variable displays by determining the display change pattern of the change effect A) The ratio determined as (YHP3-1, 3-2) is determined as the display change pattern (YHP1-1 to 1-3, 2-1, 2-2) for one variable display of the change effect A. Lower)),
The change effect execution means changes the corresponding display or the specific display to a display mode having a high expectation level controlled to the advantageous state after the execution of the specific effect (for example, in the case of a big hit, the change effect A The ratio of the display change pattern (YHP3-1, 3-2) determined by the variable display two times by the determination of the display change pattern may be higher than in the case of losing).

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

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
When the execution of the specific effect is determined (for example, when the display change pattern of the change effect A is determined in steps S304 and S309), the change effect execution means is configured to execute the special effect before the execution of the specific effect. The execution of the effect may be restricted (for example, the change effect B before the change effect A cannot be executed, or the change in the color of the hold display or the active display in the change effect B before the change effect A is changed. Not allowed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further emphasize the change in the manner of corresponding display in the specific effect.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
In the specific effect, when notifying whether or not the display mode of the specific display or the corresponding display is changed, the display mode of the candidate after the change and the display mode before the change are displayed so as to be visible separately. Based on the fact that the area of the candidate display mode after the change is larger than the area of the display mode before the change, or that the area of the candidate display mode after the change has reached the entire area of the specific display or the corresponding display The display mode of the specific display or the corresponding display is changed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 30 (B) to (E1), the color of the hold display in the hold display portion 5HR is changed by bathing the blue beam BM1 from the character CHα. The color may gradually change from white to blue).

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of various commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding display data memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the change effect A. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display change content of the change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display change pattern of the change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display change timing pattern of the change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the change effect B. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the display change pattern of the change effect B, and a display change timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display change pattern of the change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display change pattern of the change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display change timing pattern of the change effect B. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display change timing pattern of the change effect B. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a change effect A setting process. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of change production B setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of an icon display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a determination of an icon display change pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 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 hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variably displayed). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each have a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to a number or symbol. Various types of special symbols composed of etc. are variably displayed. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B only need to have a symbol number for identifying each of them. As an example, “0” is added as a symbol number to a special symbol indicating a symbol “−”, and “1” to “9” may be added as symbol numbers for a plurality of types of lighting patterns. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as 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 be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation 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 symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HL, a second hold display unit 5HR, and an active display unit AHA are arranged. The 1st reservation display part 5HL displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of variable display hold corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The 2nd reservation display part 5HR displays the 2nd special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The second special figure holding memory number is the variable display holding number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is such that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established 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 gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented). If the first special figure reservation storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) when the first start winning is generated, the first start condition is not satisfied, and the first start winning is based on the start winning. The special figure game may be invalid and only the payout of the prize ball may be performed. Further, if the second special figure holding storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) when the second start winning is generated, the second start condition is not satisfied, and based on the start winning. The special figure game may be invalid and only the payout of the prize ball may be performed.

  In the first hold display section 5HL, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. In the second hold display section 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  The first hold display section 5HL only needs to be configured so that the first hold display is performed, for example, right-justified. The first hold display section 5HL is provided with four display parts corresponding to “4” which is the upper limit value of the first special figure hold memory number, and hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the right end. ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holds of the special figure game using the first special figure increases due to the establishment of the first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display part 5HL, the hold on the first hold display part 5HL At the rightmost display portion corresponding to the number “1”, a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold memory number. If there is another first hold display in the first hold display portion 5HL, a new first hold display is hidden on the left side of the display part where the other first hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When there is a plurality of first hold displays in the first hold display section 5HL, and when a special figure game using the first special figure is started due to establishment of a new first start condition, the first hold display section 5HL While deleting (digesting) the first hold display in the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the first hold display in the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” Move (shift) in the direction (right side) of the erased display area.

  The second hold display unit 5HR may be configured so that the second hold display is performed, for example, left-justified. The second hold display portion 5HR is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value “4” of the second special figure hold memory number, and hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the left end. ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holdings of the special figure game using the second special figure increases due to the establishment of the second start condition, if there is no other second holding display in the second holding display part 5HR, the holding in the second holding display part 5HR At the leftmost display portion corresponding to the number “1”, a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented second special figure hold memory number. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display portion 5HR, a new second hold display is hidden on the right side of the display part where the other second hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When there is a plurality of second hold indications in the second hold display portion 5HR, when a special game using the second special drawing is started due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second hold display portion 5HR While deleting (digesting) the second hold display in the leftmost display part corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the second hold display in the display part corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” Move (shift) in the direction (left side) of the erased display area. In the low base control state, the second hold display unit 5HR may not be displayed, and in the high base control state, the first hold display unit 5HL may not be displayed. Further, when executing a big hit effect of a predetermined reach effect, the active display part AHA, the first hold display part 5HL, and the second hold display part 5HR may be hidden.

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

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

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the first hold display section 5HL and the second hold display section 5HR, or instead of the first hold display section 5HL and the second hold display section 5HR. . In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR, the number of special figure hold memories can be specified on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed. As an example, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port by changing the on / off state of the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory. The first variable state can be changed to a second variable state such as a closed state in which a game ball cannot pass (enter) or a normally open state in which it is difficult to pass (entry).

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start 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. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening. As an example, a special prize winning device as a specific area of the special variable prize winning ball device 7 is advantageous for a player because a game ball easily passes (enters) due to a change in the on / off state of the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning door. The open state and the closed state that is unfavorable for the player because the game ball cannot pass (enter). Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 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 a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose 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 number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member. A single or a plurality of general winning openings may be provided for paying out as prize balls. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

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

  In addition, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with an upper plate (hit ball supply plate), a lower plate, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player, and a push button 31B. . The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The operation of the stick controller 31A by the player is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, game effect lamps 9, decoration LEDs, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Also, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

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

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  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 the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 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, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided 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 so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with 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. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a 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, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

  On the effect control board 12, for example, a random counter for effects provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. . The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to count numerical data indicating random values for determining various effects such as a random number for determining a stop symbol in a variable display of decorative symbols, and a random value for determining a notice effect. Controlled.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring 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, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with 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 graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). 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. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result 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. To 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 as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is variably displayed. The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, respectively. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

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

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “big hit”, it is determined in advance in the display area of the image display device 5. The finalized decorative symbol that is the winning combination is derived and displayed. As an example, a combination of big hits is determined by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols all together on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed.

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

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” may be included. When the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the first state (special winning opening is in an open state) advantageous for the player as a round game in the big hit game state. A normal open round is executed in which the upper limit time is a relatively long time (for example, 29.5 seconds). On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is executed, which is time (for example, 0.1 seconds). The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term release round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) that is the number of execution times of the normal open round. It is also possible to make it. That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When such a short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state (second specific gaming state) based on the fact that the jackpot type is “surprise” is the jackpot gaming state (first specified game state) based on the fact that the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. The gaming state is more disadvantageous for the player than the gaming state. Thus, when the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed based on the fact that the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the game ball is likely to pass through the big winning opening. In the change mode, control is performed to change the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state). On the other hand, when the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed based on the fact that the jackpot type is “surprising”, the special change is made in the second change mode in which the gaming ball is difficult to pass through the big winning opening. Control is performed to change the variable winning ball apparatus 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state).

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. In the probability change state, a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied, for example, a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or a big hit gaming state is started before the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of executions of variable display. After the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to the short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the big hit gaming state is started before the variable display execution number reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained. Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed.

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

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

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. As an example, it is only necessary that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect can be executed during decorative display of the decorative design. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started in response to the start condition of the special symbol game being satisfied once. After the temporary stop until the derivation is displayed, it is possible to perform the effect display of changing (pseudo-continuous change) again up to a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of 3 times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. What is necessary is just the number of times that the decorative symbol is re-variable in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, as an example, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, a plurality of pre-set chances for a pseudo combination of special combinations are displayed. A decorative symbol that is one of the various types of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, a predetermined effect such as an image display as a re-variation effect may be executed in accordance with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change. Note that the re-variation effect is not limited to that by displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 5, and may include any effect operation using various effect devices.

  As an example of the re-variation effect different from the image display, a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area during each variation display (including the initial variation) by the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect Controls may be made so that the number of which is lit is increased one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled.

  As a further example of the re-change effect different from the image display, an effect model provided inside or outside the game area during each change display (including the initial change) by the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect (including the initial change) The movable member may be controlled to operate. At this time, during the period of each variation display (including the initial variation), the operation mode of the production model (movable member) may be controlled to change, or among the plurality of production models (movable member). It may be controlled so that what is operated in changes.

  Control may be performed so that a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 during the period of each variable display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. . Further, as a re-variation effect, for example, when a decorative symbol that becomes a pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped and displayed, a sound that becomes a special sound effect may be controlled to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, operation of effect models, display of effect images, sound effects Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect in which some or all of the outputs are combined. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. In the case where the effect mode changes, the possibility that a predetermined game value such as the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) may be increased.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. When the number of repeated executions (pseudo-continuous times) of pseudo-continuous fluctuation (re-variation) increases, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) than when the number of pseudo-continuous times is small. Get higher. Further, the production ratio may be controlled so as to change depending on the number of repeated executions of the pseudo continuous variation (number of pseudo continuous runs). For example, “reach determination” may be achieved by performing pseudo continuous variation twice, and “super reach determination” may be performed by performing pseudo continuous variation three times. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using such variable display operation of decorative symbols include, for example, “slip”, “expansion chance eyes”, “end development opportunity eyes”, “slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “sliding”, “variable” of “left”, “middle”, “right” from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result is displayed. After changing the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a single or a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L) of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols are displayed. And / or the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed. Thus, an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped is performed.

  In the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, the decoration of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern that results in the variable display. In all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is set as the reach state. Reach production begins. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity”, after variable display of decorative symbols is started, all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative patterns, unlike variable display effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message image or voice output is displayed. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the symbol variable display operation, that a reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result is `` A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility of being a “hit”.

  The effect operation as the notice effect is the variable display mode of the decorative symbols after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary to be executed (started) prior to the reach mode (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as a pre-read effect). The pre-reading notice effect indicates that the variable display result is “big hit” according to the production mode before the variable display that is subject to notice (the notice target) is the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”. It is a notice effect that can be announced in advance. In particular, a pre-reading notice effect that continuously gives notice over a variable display of decorative symbols that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice effect. In the pre-reading notice effect, before the variable display to be noticed is started, for example, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” based on the reserved memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start winning prize, etc. The production operation is started. In contrast to the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that is executed after the variable display to be noticed is started is referred to as a single notice effect (also referred to as a single notice, a variable notice, or a variable indication notice effect). Is done.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the pre-reading notice effect, the display part of the first hold display in the first hold display part 5HL and the display part of the second hold display in the second hold display part 5HR are displayed as normal display modes. By changing to a different display mode, a pre-reading notice effect of “pending display change” for notifying the possibility of “big hit” in variable display to be noticed is executed. More specifically, a specific color (for example, any one of red, green, blue, etc.) that is different from a predetermined color (for example, white) in a normal time is used as a display color in a display part that displays the number of special figure reservations to be specified. By so doing, it is only necessary to be able to notify that the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than usual. In addition, if the display pattern in the first hold display or the second hold display is set to a specific pattern or a specific color (for example, a cherry blossom pattern or a rainbow color) different from the normal time, the variable display result may be a “big hit”. It may be possible to notify that is higher than usual. Alternatively, by displaying a predetermined message (for example, “secret”) as the first hold display or the second hold display, it is notified that the possibility that the display color is changed to a specific color is higher than usual ( Suggest) Such a hold display that suggests that the display mode is likely to change to a specific mode is also referred to as a suggestion hold display.

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

  The pre-reading notice effect that is executed based on the occurrence of the start prize is executed (started) after the start prize has occurred, before the player can determine whether or not the notice content by the pre-reading notice effect is realized. Anything is acceptable. For example, the pre-reading notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of reaching the reach state due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is that at least the variable display state of the decorative symbol based on the occurrence of the start prize becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). Anything may be executed (started) before. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect that predicts that the variable display result may be a “hit” due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is at least as much as the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed in the variable display based on the occurrence of the start prize. Anything may be executed (started) before.

  The rate at which at least one of the colors of the hold display and active display changes in two or more stages in the change effect A is the ratio at which at least one of the colors of the hold display and active display changes in two or more stages in the change effect B Higher than. Further, the change effect A is a mode in which the color before the change gradually changes to the color after the change. Here, “gradually changing” means that in the state where both the area of the candidate mode after the change of at least one of the hold display and the active display and the mode before the change are shown over time, A mode of change in which the candidate mode area after the change expands.

  When the change effect B is executed, the display mode of the hold display may or may not change. Among the change effects B, an effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes is also referred to as a hold display change success effect. Among the change effects B, an effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change is also referred to as a hold display change failure effect. In addition, the change effect B includes a hold display change common effect. When the change effect B is executed, first, the hold display change common effect that is executed in common when the display mode of the hold display is changed and when it is not changed is executed. The hold display change common effect may include, for example, an effect effect in which an effect image indicating a predetermined character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and has an effect on the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be notified. That's fine. The action effect in the hold display change common effect acts on either the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HL or the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HR, so that the display mode of the hold display is changed. Any display effect that suggests the possibility of a change may be used. Along with such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a part or all of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are lit in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

  When the hold display change success effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display exerted by the action effect is changed. Thus, after the action effect in the hold display change common effect is executed, the effect in which the display mode of the hold display that exerts the effect changes is also referred to as the change effect B as the first success effect. On the other hand, when the hold display change failure effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display exerted by the action effect is not changed. As described above, the effect in which the action display in the hold display change common effect is executed but the display mode of the hold display in which the effect is exerted does not change is also referred to as a hold change change effect as the first failure effect.

  In this embodiment, by changing the display of the effect image on the active display unit AHA to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time, the possibility of becoming a “big hit” in the variable display satisfying the start condition, etc. A notice effect of “active display change” to be notified is executed. More specifically, the display color in the active display unit AHA is different from a normal color (for example, white) in a normal color (for example, red, green, or blue) or a specific color (for example, cherry blossom pattern or rainbow). It is only necessary to notify that the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than usual. Here, the degree of expectation for the big hit in the display mode (display color etc.) of the hold display and the active display is, for example, white, blue, green, red, It is set in advance so as to increase (in stages) in the order of the cherry pattern and the rainbow color.

  In addition, by making the icon displayed on the active display section AHA a specific icon different from the round solid plain at the normal time, for example, a message such as “?”, “Chance”, “hot” is notified, It is only necessary to suggest the possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. In addition, the icon displayed on the active display section AHA includes an icon for notifying that a message such as “NEXT” is notified and that the pseudo continuous variation in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect is executed. Also good. The notice effect of “active display change” is also referred to as an active display change effect.

  When the active display change effect is executed, there are cases where the display mode of the active display in the active display portion AHA, the display mode such as the icon, or the like does not change. Of the active display change effects, an effect in which the display mode of active display changes is also referred to as an active display change success effect. Of the active display change effects, an effect in which the display mode of active display does not change is also referred to as an active display change failure effect. In addition, the active display change effect includes an active display change common effect. When the active display change effect is executed, first, the active display change common effect that is executed in common when the display mode of the active display is changed and when it is not changed is executed. The active display change common effect includes an effect effect that, for example, an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and has an effect on the active display, similarly to the hold display change common effect. That's fine. The action effect in the active display change common effect may be a display effect that suggests that the display mode of the active display may change by acting on the active display in the active display unit AHA. Along with such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a part or all of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are lit in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

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

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

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “lost”, the variable display mode is “non-reach” (“normal” A case where the variable display mode is “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”). When the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display state of the decorative design is not reached after the variable display of the decorative design is started. Reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the variable display mode is “reach”, the reach presentation is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display is started, and finally the jackpot combination is A predetermined combination of decorative symbols (reach combination) that is not to be displayed is stopped (derived). The non-reach combination and the decorative symbols constituting the reach combination may be included in the non-specific display result together with the special symbol that becomes the lost symbol.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, 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 timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 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, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

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

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value used for The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR5 for determining the usual figure display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state (normally open) with the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game as “per figure”. It is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control to an open state (expanded open state) where game balls are likely to pass (enter) more frequently than (state).

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, 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 displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables. In the normal symbol process, as the high opening control accompanying the short-time control, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses a normal symbol change time (normal symbol variation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is “per normal” than in the normal state, the normal variable winning ball device based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” Part or all of the control for making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in 6B longer than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state are performed.

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

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

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

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation 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).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thus, when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure hold memory number is updated to increase by 1. When the second start condition is satisfied, the second special figure hold memory number is updated to increase by one. . At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 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 (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used for determining the special figure display result. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210).

  In the process of 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, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held. Data is set in the second special figure holding storage unit. The first special figure holding storage unit is a special game (not yet started), although the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning is generated. The special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored as a hold memory. The second special figure holding storage unit is a special game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. (Special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored as a hold memory.

  The first special figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, for example, based on the establishment of the first start condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the hold data and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Based on whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, whether the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to reach the reach of super reach.

  For example, the second special figure holding storage unit is associated with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the hold data and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Based on whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, whether the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to reach the reach of super reach.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, setting for transmitting a start opening winning designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). Subsequently, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Then, the setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S213). Further, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S212 of FIG. 4 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 7) described later. Determination of whether or not to perform control, determination of variation pattern, and the like are performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination process in step S212 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first start winning opening or second start winning opening). By executing this, it is determined whether or not the random symbol value MR1 is determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, and the random value MR3 is determined to be a variation pattern in which the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state. It is determined whether or not. As a result, whether or not the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” before the variable symbol special symbol display or decorative symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the start prize opening is started. Whether to reach a reach state during variable display of symbols, and based on this prediction result, whether or not to execute a notice effect as a pre-read effect by the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side or not Can be determined.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the machine 1 is specified (step S401). More specifically, when the probability change flag is ON, the gaming state is a probability change state, when the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON, the game state is a time reduction state, and both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are both What is necessary is just to specify that it is a normal state when it is OFF, respectively. Further, by checking the value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag control unit) of the RAM 102, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state. It only needs to be identified.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state identified in this way is a big hit in which the big hit gaming state is set (step S402). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit is not being made, it is further determined whether or not the high base in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S403). When it is determined in step S402 that it is a big hit (step S402; Yes), or when it is determined in step S403 that it is in a high base (step S403; Yes), the start port buffer value is “2”. It is determined whether or not (step S404).

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

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

  Corresponding to the fact that the random display value MR1 is outside the range of the big hit determination range, and it is determined that the variable display content is not “big hit”, the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing is set. Regardless of the number of special figure hold memories, the super reach determination range and reach determination range at the time of losing can be determined as a random pattern that can be determined as a variation pattern with reach production including super reach or normal reach (disturbance for determining variation pattern). The range of the numerical value MR3) may be determined in advance.

  When variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, a random pattern MR3 for determining a variation pattern and a variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance are prepared. Of the plurality of variation patterns, the variation pattern used in the current variable display is determined. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one of a plurality of variation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determined value matching the random value MR3 is assigned as the variation pattern used in the current variable display. For example, in the variation pattern determination table used at the time of losing when the variable display result is “lost”, as shown in FIG. 10 (B1) and FIG. It differs depending on the number of figure hold memory and the number of second special figure hold memory. However, some of the determined values are assigned to the same (or the same type) variation pattern regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number. The range of decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach among the decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach in the table data constituting such a variation pattern determination table. However, what is necessary is just to be predetermined as a super reach fixed range. In addition, in the table data constituting the variation pattern determination table, among the determined values allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach, it is allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect regardless of the number of special figure holding memories. The determined value range may be determined in advance as the reach determination range.

  When the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state without time-saving control, a variation pattern determination table in which determination values as shown in FIG. 10B1 are assigned to the variation patterns is used. In this case, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number. . On the other hand, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “271” to “300”, it is uncertain whether super-reach is involved or not according to the first special figure reserved memory number. It is determined that the change pattern is determined to have a reach effect including a normal reach regardless of at least the first special figure reserved memory number.

  In addition, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability change state with a time reduction control or a time reduction state, a change pattern determination table in which a determination value as shown in FIG. 10 (B2) is assigned to the change pattern is used. It is done. In this case, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved storage number. . On the other hand, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with normal reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved storage number. .

  The special figure hold memory number (the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number) when the start winning occurs coincides with the special figure hold memory number when the variable display is actually started. Not limited to this, there may be a change due to execution of variable display or generation of a new start prize after the start prize has been generated. For this reason, the table data selected due to the difference in the number of reserved special figure storage may not match between the determination result at the time of starting winning and the determination of the changing pattern at the start of variable display. It is generally difficult to predict whether or not to be determined. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment, when the variable display result is `` lost '', at least the determination value assigned to the variation pattern with super reach or the variation pattern with reach effect including normal reach is A common decision value is included regardless of the number of special figure holds. Therefore, whether or not it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of special figure holding memories at the time of starting winning or variable display start in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the reach effect including the normal reach It can be determined whether or not it is determined to be determined to be a variation pattern involving.

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

  When it is determined in step S404 shown in FIG. 5 that the start port buffer value is “1” instead of “2” (step S404; No), a setting for restricting determination at the time of winning in the process of step S405 is performed. This is performed (step S406). Thus, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or in the big hit gaming state, it is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening. Restrict the variable display contents from being judged. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during the high opening control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the pre-reading notice based on winning a prize from being executed.

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 shows a case where a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) is generated. If it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. 4 and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of step S211. A second start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, a winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing transmission setting by the process of step S408 shown in FIG. Further, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  On the side of the production control board 12, it is possible to detect the establishment of the first start condition by receiving the first start opening prize designation command, and to detect the establishment of the second start condition by receiving the second start opening prize designation command. it can. Thus, the first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The determination result command at the time of winning is when the first starting prize is detected when the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting prize opening or when the gaming ball has passed (entered) through the second start prize opening. At the time of the second start winning, the comparison result (the determination result at the time of winning) using the game random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like (the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result) is sent to the effect control board 12 side. To notify. The first reserved memory count notification command notifies the first special figure reserved memory count. The second reserved memory count notification command notifies the second special figure reserved memory count. In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Notifying whether it occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted. Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number May be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  FIG. 6B exemplifies the content of notification by a winning determination result command. Among the winning determination result commands shown in FIG. 6B, the command C402H, the command C203H, and the command C404H may be transmitted when the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not within the jackpot determination range. The winning determination result is notified that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, and when the winning is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “hit” and controlled to the jackpot gaming state. The determination result (variable display content is “big hit”) is notified. The command C402H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the super-reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content) that the variation pattern with super-reach is determined at the time of losing Will notify you of “Super reach when lost”. The command C403H is transmitted when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content is determined to be a variation pattern with a reach effect at the time of losing. “Reach when lost”). The command C404H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not within the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing, and when winning a prize that there is a possibility that the variation pattern with reach effect may not be determined Notification of the determination result (variable display content is “general when lost”). In this way, the winning determination result command uses the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or whether it is determined to a specific variation pattern. Is transmitted as determination result information for notifying the determination result at the time of winning.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (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 one of a plurality of types. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. The variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the variation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the variation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, it is determined whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, “2” or “15” depending on the type of jackpot) And the process of waiting until the next round game is started when the upper limit number has not been reached. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probable change state or the short time state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

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

  When the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, A start area data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the start prize opening or the second start prize opening is associated with the hold number or separately from the hold data, and is associated with the hold number in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 And the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result of whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the fluctuation random number buffer.

  In the process of step S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state and the probability variation control is performed, the special figure is displayed at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. The display result is determined as “big hit”. The probability variation state is started when the probability variation flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability variation” or “surprise probability” by the big hit end processing in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, for example. Is done. When the probability variation state is in effect, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  CPU103 determines whether the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value for determining the big jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either type. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

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

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 10 shows an example of determining a big hit variation pattern or a loss variation pattern. In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined, for example, at a rate as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 10A, any one of the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 to fluctuation pattern PA3-3 and the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 to fluctuation pattern PB3-4 is used at a predetermined rate as the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit. To be determined. In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. Further, in the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 8, when the time reduction control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 10B2, for example. In the process of step S263, by determining the variation pattern at the time of losing, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is to be the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”. Note that whether or not to reach the reach state may be determined when the variable display result is “lost”, by a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern.

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

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 10 (B1), a determination value assigned to a different variation pattern is included depending on whether the first special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. As a specific example, the determined value in the range of “151” to “180” is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 if the first special figure reserved memory number is 0, and the first special figure reserved memory number is 1. If it is, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and if the first special figure reservation storage number is 2 or more, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-3. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of first special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the first special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a decision value is assigned to each variation pattern so that In normal times when the time reduction control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the first special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the second special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, refer to the table data corresponding to the first special figure holding memory number at that time. The variation pattern may be determined. Alternatively, corresponding to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number, FIG. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value B1). Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, the “first special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 10 (B1) is replaced with the “second special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the second special figure reserved storage number.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 10 (B2), a determination value that is assigned to a different variation pattern is included depending on whether the second special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1, or 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of second special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that During the time-saving control, the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, and the special game using the second special figure is frequently executed. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated if the time is short. The possibility of being executed is high, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the first special figure is low. Then, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is established, the second special figure holding memory number is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value allocation shown in FIG. 10B2 regardless of the first special figure reservation storage number. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the “second special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 10 (B2) is read as the “first special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage number.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 9, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation time is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

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

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

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

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received 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 production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, 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.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 11, first, a hold display setting process is executed (step S161). The hold display setting process updates the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HR at the time of start winning when the first start win or the second start win occurs. Includes processing for. In addition, the hold display setting process includes a determination process and a setting process for performing a pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change” using, for example, stored data in a hold display data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121. Is included.

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

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

  If no command is received in step S301 (step S301; No), the hold display setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a command received (step S301; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 specifies a winning determination result according to the received winning determination result command (step S302). At this time, it is determined whether or not “winning time determination is being restricted” is specified (step S303).

  If it is a determination result at the time of winning other than “during winning determination is limited” (step S303; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence or absence of the change effect A and the change effect B (step S304). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random effect determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and refers to the change effect determination table prepared and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. For example, the presence or absence of a change effect may be determined. The ratio of the change effect A, the ratio of the change effect B, and the non-execution rate may be the same or different. For example, when the winning determination result command indicates a big hit, the rate of the change effect A is set higher than the rate of the change effect B and the non-execution rate, and the winning determination result command indicates a loss. The ratio of the change effect A can be set as appropriate, for example, lower than the ratio of the change effect B and the non-execution rate. In addition, when the data which show the display change pattern and display change timing pattern (after-mentioned) corresponding to the change effect A are already memorize | stored in the pending | holding display data memory | storage part shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the determination result of the process of step S304 is “no change effect” indicating non-execution of both the change effect A and the change effect B (step S305).

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

  Specifically, when the change effect A is determined, the effect control CPU 120 first determines either “presentation” indicating execution of the change effect A or “no effect” indicating non-execution.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of determining the change effect A. In the process of step S309, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, at “decision ratio” as shown in FIG. 14, either “presentation” indicating execution of the change effect or “no effect” indicating non-execution. In the determination example shown in FIG. 14, the determination ratios of the change effect “with effect” and “without effect” differ depending on the hold number and the determination result at the time of winning. More specifically, when the hold number is any one of “2” to “4” and when the hold number is “1”, the change effect A has “effect” and “no effect”. The determination ratio of “with production” is higher when the holding numbers are “2” to “4” than when the holding numbers are “1”. Furthermore, in the cases where the determination result at the time of winning is “general when losing”, “reach determination when losing”, “confirming super reach when losing”, or “hit”, each of the change effects A “with effect” and “without effect” The determination ratio is different, and the determination ratio of “with production” is low in this order. Therefore, when the change effect A is executed, the variable display result may be a “big hit”, the possibility that the reach effect in the super reach is executed, and the decorative pattern variable display, compared to when the change effect A is executed. The possibility that the state becomes a reach state is increased.

  The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the change effect A updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, etc. By referencing or the like, “presentation” or “no effect” of the hold display change A may be determined based on the corresponding hold number of the hold storage and the determination result at the time of winning.

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

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

  FIG. 16 shows an example of determining the display change pattern of the change effect A. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the determination ratio of the display change pattern of the change effect A differs depending on the hold number and the determination result at the time of winning. More specifically, the display change pattern that can be determined is different between the case where the hold number is “2” to “4” and the case where the hold number is “1”. Since the display change patterns YHP3-1 and YHP3-2 are executed over two consecutive variable displays, they cannot be determined when the hold number is “1”.

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

  In addition, the determination ratio of the display change pattern of the change effect A is different between the case where the winning determination result is “big hit” and the case of “losing”. The determination ratio of the display change patterns YHP3-1 and YHP3-2 is high. Further, in the case of “big hit”, the number of stages of color change is larger than in the case of “losing”, and it becomes easier to change to green and red. Therefore, when the change effect A is executed during two consecutive variable displays, when the number of color change stages is large, the variable display result can be “big hit” compared to other cases. Increases nature.

  Further, when the determination ratio of the display change pattern in the change effect A shown in FIG. 16 is compared with the determination ratio of the display change pattern in the change effect A shown in FIG. 20 to be described later, in FIG. The ratio at which a certain display change pattern YHP1-1 is determined in FIG. 16 is the ratio at which the display change pattern YHP1-1, which is one stage color change, is determined by the one stage color change in FIG. It is lower than the rate at which a certain display change pattern ZHP1-1 is determined. In other words, the rate of change in color of two or more levels in change effect A is higher than the rate of change of color in two or more levels in change effect B.

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

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

  FIG. 18 shows an example of determining the change effect B and display change presence / absence. In the process of step S309, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines “no change effect”, “with change effect (1)”, and “with change effect (2)” at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. Decide on one. In the determination example shown in FIG. 18A, the type and determination ratio of the change effect B that can be determined differ depending on the hold number and the determination result at the time of winning. When the holding number is any of “2” to “4”, “no change effect”, “with change effect (1)”, “with change effect (2) at different rates depending on the determination result at the time of winning. ) ”. When the hold number is “1”, it is determined as “no change effect” or “with change effect (1)” at a different rate depending on the winning determination result, and “with change effect (2)” Is not decided. When the winning judgment result is “big hit”, the decision rate of “no change effect” is the lowest, and “changes in the order of“ reach when lost ”,“ reach when lost ”, and“ general when lost ” The determination ratio of “No production” increases. Therefore, when the change effect B is executed, compared to when it is not executed, the variable display result may be a “big hit”, the possibility that the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the variable display of the decorative pattern The possibility that the state becomes a reach state is increased.

  The type of the change effect B may be any type as long as a plurality of change effect patterns are classified according to the change mode of the hold display. Among the types of change effects B, the effect type “change effect exists (1)” allows the display color of the hold display to be changed, while the change effect pattern does not change to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. Are classified. Among the types of change effects, the change effect patterns that can change the display mode of the hold display to the display mode indicating a message such as “secret” are classified as the type of change “with change effect (2)”.

  When the change effect B is determined, in the process of step S309, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a display change at a predetermined determination rate. For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, the determination ratio of “with display change” differs depending on the winning determination result. When the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit”, it is always determined “with display change” for changing the display (with a determination ratio of 100/100). If the winning judgment result is “Super reach when lost”, “Reach determined when lost”, or “General when lost”, it may be determined that there is no display change. Yes, the determination ratio of “no display change” increases in this order. Therefore, when the display mode of the hold display is changed due to the change effect B, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” or the reach effect in the super reach is executed as compared with the case where the change display is not changed, The possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state is increased.

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

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

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

  Returning to FIG. 13, the description will be continued. After executing the process of step S309, the CPU 120 for effect control determines one of a plurality of display change timing patterns prepared in advance (step S310).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  By combining such a display change pattern and a display change timing pattern, a change effect that changes the display color to a specific color that is different from the normal display mode as the display mode of the hold display, and a normal display color as the display mode of the active display With regard to the active display change effect to be changed to a different specific color, the presence / absence of each execution and the display color (specific color) after the execution can be collectively determined when a start winning is generated. That is, in this embodiment, with respect to the display color change effect, the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening in accordance with the presence / absence of execution, execution timing, execution contents (display color after change), etc. It is possible to make a batch decision when entering.

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

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

  When it is determined in step S303 that the winning determination is being restricted (step S303; Yes), or after the processing of step S311 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display at the time of starting winning. After performing the update setting (step S312), the hold display setting process is terminated. For example, when the first special figure holding memory number increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening, the first holding display on the first holding display portion 5HL is increased by one. A new first hold display is added. On the other hand, when the second special figure holding memory number increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, the second holding display on the second holding display portion 5HR is increased by one. A new second hold display is added. In this embodiment, the normal display mode in the first hold display and the second hold display is a round solid white display. In the process of step S312, the initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display is updated so as to add a hold display that becomes a round solid white display.

  With the combination of the display change pattern and the display change timing pattern, the change effect A and the change effect B that change the display color to a specific color different from the normal display mode as the hold display or the active display are executed. Presence / absence, display color after execution (specific color), and the like can be collectively determined when a start prize is generated. That is, in this embodiment, with respect to the display color change effect, the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening in accordance with the presence / absence of execution, execution timing, execution contents (display color after change), etc. It is possible to make a batch decision when entering.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of determining the display change pattern according to the effect type of the change effect B “change effect is present (1)”. When the effect type of the change effect B is “change effect is present (1)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “hit”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, the determination ratio as shown in FIG. Thus, one of the plurality of display change patterns is determined. On the other hand, when the effect type of change effect B is “change effect is present (1)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “determine super reach when lost”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. A display ratio is determined as one of a plurality of display change patterns at a determination ratio as shown in B). In the determination example shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the display change pattern and determination ratio that can be determined differ depending on the hold number. For example, when the hold number is “3” or “4”, the display change pattern ZHP3-1 can be determined at a predetermined rate, while when the hold number is “1” or “2”, The display change pattern ZHP3-1 cannot be determined. When the hold number is any of “2” to “4”, the display change pattern ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 can be determined at a predetermined rate, while the hold number is “1”. In this case, it is impossible to determine these display change patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (A), the display change pattern ZHP3-1 includes the display color of the hold display (including the display color of the corresponding active display) after starting the hold display that becomes the white display that is the normal display mode. ) In three steps in the order of blue, green and red. An execution condition for the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B can be satisfied each time variable display is started. Therefore, in order to change the display color of the hold display in three stages, it is necessary to execute (start) at least three variable displays after the hold display is started. Therefore, when the hold number is “3” or “4”, the display change pattern ZHP3-1 can be determined. On the other hand, when the hold number is “1” or “2”, the display change pattern ZHP3- By making it undecidable to 1, the display color of the hold display can be reliably changed in three stages. The display change patterns ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 each change the display color of the hold display in two stages. Therefore, when the hold number is “2” to “4”, the display change pattern ZHP2-1 to ZHP2-3 can be determined, while when the hold number is “1”, these are changed. By making the display change pattern undecidable, the display color of the hold display can be reliably changed in two stages.

  In the determination example shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the determination ratio of the display change pattern depends on whether the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit” or “super reach determination at lose”. Is different. For example, when the hold number is “3” or “4” and the winning determination result is “big hit”, the display is made at a higher rate than when the winning determination result is “Super reach determination at lose”. The change pattern is determined as one of ZHP2-2, ZHP2-3, and ZHP3-1. As shown in FIG. 19A, the display change patterns ZHP2-2, ZHP2-3, and ZHP3-1 are all changed so that the display color of the hold display finally becomes red. With such a setting, it can be suggested that when the display color of the hold display changes to red, the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than when the display color changes to another display color.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of determining a display change pattern according to the effect type of the change effect B being “change effect is present (2)”. When the effect type of the change effect B is “with change effect (2)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “hit”, the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 21A is obtained in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. Thus, one of the plurality of display change patterns is determined. On the other hand, when the effect type of the change effect is “change effect is present (2)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “super reach confirmation at the time of loss”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. The display change pattern is determined as one of a plurality of display change patterns at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the display change pattern ZHP10 to ZHP13 is determined at a predetermined rate regardless of the hold number.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (A), when the holding number is any of “2” to “4”, the production type of “change production is (2)” at a different rate depending on the winning determination result. On the other hand, when the hold number is “1”, it is impossible to determine the effect type “with change effect (2)”. Accordingly, when the display change pattern ZHP10 to ZHP13 is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, the hold number is any one of “2” to “4”. As shown in FIG. 19A, the display change patterns ZHP11 to ZHP13 each show a message of “secret” as the display mode of the hold display after starting the hold display that becomes a white display that is a normal display mode. It includes a two-stage change consisting of a stage of changing to a display mode and a stage of changing the display color of the hold display to one of blue, green and red. The display change pattern ZHP10 changes the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a “secret” message in one stage. Therefore, if the hold number is any of “2” to “4”, the display mode of the hold display can be reliably changed in two stages.

  In the determination example shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the determination ratio of the display change pattern ZHP10 is sufficiently lower than the determination ratios of the other display change patterns regardless of the winning determination result. Is set to Therefore, after the display mode of the hold display is changed to the display mode indicating the “secret” message, there is a high possibility that the display color of the hold display is further changed to any one of blue, green, and red. Thus, when the display mode of the hold display is changed to the display mode indicating the “secret” message, it can be suggested that the display mode of the hold display is likely to change to the specific mode.

  In the process of step S 310 shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the display change timing pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores it in the ROM 121 in advance. The display change timing pattern may be determined as one of a plurality of display change timing patterns by referring to the prepared display change timing pattern determination table.

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

  FIG. 23 shows an example of determining the display change timing pattern corresponding to the case where the determination result at the time of winning is “super reach determination at the time of loss”. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 13, if the determination result at the time of winning is “define super-reach upon loss”, one of a plurality of display change timing patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the display change timing pattern and the determination rate that can be determined differ according to the display change pattern determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. If the determination result at the time of winning is “Super reach determination at the time of losing”, “no change effect” is determined at a predetermined rate in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. At this time, the display change pattern is “none”.

  In the determination example shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, when the hold number is “4” among the cases where the display change patterns ZHP1-1 to ZHP1-3 are determined by the process of step S309, the predetermined number is used. On the other hand, the display change timing pattern TP3-1 can be determined as a ratio. On the other hand, when the hold number is any one of “1” to “3”, the display change timing pattern TP3-1 cannot be determined. As shown in FIG. 19B, the display change timing pattern TP3-1 becomes the display change timing when the hold number is “3”. The execution condition of the change effect B can be satisfied every time variable display is started. Therefore, in order to execute the change effect B when the hold number is “3”, the display change timing pattern is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “4” when the start winning is generated. There is a need. Therefore, when the hold number is “4”, the display change timing pattern TP3-1 can be determined, while when the hold number is any of “1” to “3”, the display change timing pattern TP3. By making it undecidable to -1, the change effect B can be executed corresponding to the variable display executed (started) when the hold number is "3".

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

  In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, in the case of the display change pattern ZHP10, the display change timing pattern TP1-1, TP2-1, or TP3-1 is determined according to the hold number, Regardless of the hold number, the display change timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined. As shown in FIG. 19A, the display change pattern ZHP10 starts the hold display that is a white display that is a normal display mode, and then changes the display mode of the hold display to a display mode that displays a message of “secret”. Change. As shown in FIG. 19B, the display change timing pattern TP0-1 specifies active display as the display change timing. As described above, in the case of the display change pattern ZHP10, the display change timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined, so that when the active display change effect is executed, a message indicating that the display mode of the active display is “secret” is displayed. Restrictions can be provided so that the display mode does not change. That is, the display mode indicating the “secret” message is included in the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the hold display change effect in the change effect B is executed, while the active display change effect in the change effect B is executed. After that, it becomes a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 11 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S321). As the process of step S321, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. is there.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “losing”. . When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the short-time state. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big win”, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the probable state.

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

  When the variable display content is “reach”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the same (matching) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referencing or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, a decorative symbol display area 5L for “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5 by referring to a jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, etc. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, etc. It is only necessary to determine which one of the design symbol to be displayed and the probability variation symbol (for example, a design symbol that represents an odd number) is the final design symbol. In the jackpot promotion promotion, the combination of decorative symbols (non-probable variation jackpot combination) that recalls a big hit in the image display device 5 but does not recall a probable change state (non-probable big hit combination) is once stopped and displayed in the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state. This is an effect of notifying whether or not the state is surely changed at the end of.

  As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a symbol to be a definite decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the variable display content is “probability change (big hit)” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of probability change designs. On the other hand, when the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the promotion effect during the big hit, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S321, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, it is determined whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect such as the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect. May be. In the redraw lottery effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability variation state by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination comprising the same probability variation symbol. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. If it is determined in step S321 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped before the re-lottery effect is executed may be determined.

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, in the process of step S551, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the storage content of the display change pattern in the hold display data storage unit, and sets whether or not to change the display mode according to the storage content. In addition, the display mode after the change in the case of changing is set. More specifically, the production control CPU 120 sets the active display mode in the active display unit AHA based on the display change pattern corresponding to the hold number “1” in the hold display data storage unit, and holds the hold number “2”. A hold display mode of the hold number “1” is set based on the display change pattern corresponding to the hold number, and a hold display mode of the hold number “2” is set based on the display change pattern corresponding to the hold number “3”. Based on the display change pattern corresponding to the hold number “4”, the hold display mode of the hold number “3” is set.

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

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

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 updates the stored content in the hold display data storage unit (step S552). In other words, the production control CPU 120 deletes the storage data in the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1” in the hold display data storage unit and also stores the storage area (hold number “2” below the hold number “1”). ”To“ 4 ”) is shifted upward by one entry.

  Again, referring back to FIG. When the change effect A is not executed (step S322; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the change effect B (step S322b). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution condition of the change effect B is satisfied based on the stored contents of the hold display data storage unit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 26B shows an example of determining an icon display change effect. In the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 26A, for example, the presence / absence of an icon display change effect is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 26B, the determination ratio of “changed effect” varies depending on the variable display content. For example, when the variable display content is “probability change (big hit)”, the determination rate of “no change effect” is the lowest, and “non-probability change (big hit)”, “reach (losing)”, “non-reaching (lost)” The order of determination of “no change effect” increases. Therefore, when the icon display change effect is executed, the probability change control may be performed after the end of the big hit gaming state, the possibility that the variable display result may be “big hit”, and the decorative pattern, compared to the case where the icon display change effect is not executed. There is a high possibility that the variable display state becomes a reach state.

  FIG. 27 shows an example of setting an icon display change pattern. Here, in correspondence with the case where there is no pseudo continuous fluctuation in which the variable display of “pseudo continuous” is not executed, and the case where the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous” is executed and the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed three times in advance, A plurality of prepared icon display change patterns are shown. In the case of no pseudo continuous fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 27A, an icon display change effect can be executed by any one of the icon display change pattern YAP1 to icon display change pattern YAP3. Note that the icon display change pattern may not be determined even if “change effect is present” is determined to execute the icon display change effect. In this case, after executing the active display change common effect in the active display change effect, the active display change failure effect is executed, and the display mode of the active display does not change. The icon display change pattern YAP1 to icon display change pattern YAP3 changes the icons displayed on the active display portion AHA to specific icons for informing messages of “?”, “Chance”, and “hot”, respectively.

  In the case of three pseudo continuous fluctuations, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), icon display change patterns YDP1-1 to icon display change patterns YDP1-4, icon display change patterns YDP2-1 to icon display change patterns YDP2- 4. An icon display change effect by any one of the icon display change patterns YDP3-1 to YDP3-4 can be executed. When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the icon display change effect is executed corresponding to the initial change and the pseudo-change of each time. As a result, the active display change effect can be executed a plurality of times and the display mode of the active display can be changed from when the decorative display of the decorative design is started until the confirmed decorative design that is the display result is derived. . When the display change timing pattern to be changed during active display is determined in step S310 of the hold display setting process shown in FIG.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 27B, the icon for informing the message “NEXT” is displayed after the active display change effect is executed only when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. The display mode is active display. Further, the icon for informing the message of “NEXT” is the active display change at the final change when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, such as the third time of the pseudo-continuous change in the setting example shown in FIG. After the effect is executed, the display mode is not displayed as the active display mode. That is, the icon that notifies the message “NEXT” is displayed after the active display change effect is executed during the variable display before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (pseudo continuous change) in the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous”. A display mode that is included in the display mode of the active display that can be displayed and that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed during the variable display after the predetermined number of pseudo-continuous changes are performed Become.

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

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

  In the case where there is no pseudo continuous variation in which the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous” is not executed, a plurality of icons are displayed at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 28A by the processing in step S508 shown in FIG. Determine one of the change patterns. On the other hand, in the case where the pseudo continuous variation is executed three times in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect, the process of step S508 shown in FIG. Is determined as one of a plurality of icon display change patterns at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, the icon display change pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined differ depending on the variable display contents. For example, in the determination example shown in FIG. 28A, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 can be determined, while variable display is possible. When the content is “non-reach (lack)” or “reach (lack)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 cannot be determined. Further, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is determined as one of the icon display change pattern YAP1 to icon display change pattern YAP3 at a predetermined ratio. When the display content is “non-reach (lack)” or “reach (lack)”, the icon display change pattern becomes “none” at a predetermined rate.

  With such a setting, when there is no pseudo-continuous fluctuation, an active display change effect is executed, and when a display mode for displaying a message of “extreme heat” is displayed as a display mode after change by the icon display change pattern YAP3 In the current variable display corresponding to the active display, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”. In addition, when there is no pseudo-continuous change, an active display change effect is executed, and when the icon display change pattern is an active change gasset effect in which the display mode of the active display does not change corresponding to “None”, the active display change effect is displayed. In the corresponding current variable display, it is determined that the variable display result is not “big hit” but “lost”.

  Depending on the display mode of the active display displayed after the active display change effect is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” or “lost” in the current variable display corresponding to the active display. If it is confirmed, there is a risk that the gaming interests until the variable display ends will decline. Therefore, for example, even when the variable display content is “non-reach (lack)” or “reach (lack)”, the icon display change pattern YAP3 may be determined at a predetermined rate. In this case, the variable display content may be set to be determined as the icon display change pattern YAP3 at a sufficiently lower rate than the cases of “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”. Further, for example, even when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the icon display change pattern may be set to “none” at a predetermined rate. In this case, set the variable display content to be determined to be “None” at a sufficiently low rate compared to “Non-reach (lack)” or “Reach (lack)”. Also good.

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

  Among the plurality of display change timing patterns shown in FIG. 19B, display change timing patterns TP0-1, TP1-2, TP2-2, TP2-4, TP3-2, TP3-5, and TP3-6 When it is determined, the display change timing is reached during active display, and an active display change effect that is a display color change effect that changes the display color to a specific color is executed as the display mode of active display. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 13, the determination ratio of the display change timing pattern that becomes the display change timing during the active display is lower than the determination ratio of the display change timing pattern that does not become the hold change timing during the active display. The display change timing pattern may be determined using the determination table set as described above. In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 26A, if it is determined that the display color change effect is executed during active display, the process does not proceed to step S505, and the icon display change effect is not executed. For this reason, if the rate at which the display color change effect is executed during active display increases, the icon display change effect may become difficult to execute. Therefore, the ratio of execution of the icon display change effect may be increased by reducing the determination ratio of the display change timing pattern that becomes the display change timing during active display.

  If it is determined in step S506 shown in FIG. 26A that there is a display color change effect during active display, the change effect setting process is terminated without proceeding to the process of step S505. Restrict the display change effect from being executed. As a result, the active display change effect, which is the display color change effect, and the active display change effect, which is the icon display change effect, are not executed redundantly, thereby preventing complicated effects. Can be improved.

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

  Subsequent to the processing in step S323, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. (Step S324). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S325). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special-fluctuation effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. For example, the variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

  After executing the process of step S325, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HL, the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HR, and the like. Settings for updating are performed (step S326). For example, when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed (started), the display part (the leftmost display part) corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the first hold display part 5HL. (Digestion) and move (shift) the first hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one to the left. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed (started), the display part (the display part at the right end) corresponding to the holding number “1” is deleted in the second holding display part 5HR. (Digestion) and move (shift) the second hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one in the right direction. Further, in the process of step S326, setting for updating the active display in the active display portion AHA is also performed. For example, when the first hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) in the first hold display portion 5HL, the active display portion displays the same active display as the erased (digested) first hold display. Start with AHA. On the other hand, when the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) in the second hold display portion 5HR, an active display similar to the erased (digested) second hold display is actively displayed. Start at part AHA. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S327), and the variable display start setting process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When variable display of a special game or a decorative symbol is started based on the establishment of the start condition, a plurality of variation patterns are obtained by executing a variation pattern setting process as shown in FIG. 8 in step S111 shown in FIG. And a variation pattern designation command indicating that the determined variation pattern can be specified is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In step S321 shown in FIG. 24, the final stop symbol or the like is determined based on the fluctuation pattern indicated in the fluctuation pattern designation command, and then the process shown in FIG. 25 is set as the change effect A setting process in step S322a. Is set, and the process shown in FIG. 26A is executed as the change effect B setting process.

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

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

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 30 (E1), the entire area turns blue in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”, and a second color change occurs in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. The “one more time” character TX is displayed to suggest this. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30 (F1), the character CHα emits the green beam BM2 to the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”, and the blue color is displayed in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. Gradually changes to a green area which is the candidate mode area after the change, and as shown in FIG. 30G1, the entire area turns green in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”.

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

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

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 31 (E1), the entire area becomes blue in the active display, and the “one more time” character TX is displayed, which suggests that a second color change occurs in the active display. . Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 31 (F1), the character CHα irradiates the active display with the green beam BM2, and the blue region in the active display is a candidate mode region after gradually changing. As shown in FIG. 31 (G1), the entire area becomes green in the active display.

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (E2), a so-called gas color change occurs, the entire area returns to white in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”, and 2 in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. A "one more time" character TX is displayed, suggesting that a second color change will occur. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 32 (F2), the character CHα emits the green beam BM2 to the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”, and white is displayed in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. Gradually changes to a green area which is the candidate mode area after the change, and as shown in FIG. 32 (G2), the entire area turns green in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”.

  FIG. 33 shows an execution example of the change effect B when the display change timing pattern TP3-1 is determined by the process of step S310 shown in FIG. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 33A, the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the first hold display portion 5HL, and the current variable display is displayed in the active display portion AHA. Active display corresponding to is performed. Among the hold displays in the first hold display section 5HL, the hold display of the hold number “3” (third from the right end) is changed in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 1) ”. As shown in FIG. 19B, the display change timing pattern TP3-1 becomes the display change timing when the hold number is “3”. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), the hold display change common effect including the effect effect that the effect image of the character CH1 acts on the hold display of the hold number “3” is executed. If the display change pattern is determined to be “with display change” and the display change pattern ZHP1-1 is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, as shown in FIG. As the display mode, the on-hold display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed. On the other hand, when “no display change” is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, as shown in FIG. 33 (C2), the hold display failure effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change. (Hold change change effect) is executed.

  FIG. 34 shows an execution example of a display color change effect and an icon display change effect during active display. In this execution example, after the decorative display variable display as shown in FIG. 34 (A) is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), the effect image of the character CH1 becomes the active display in the active display portion AHA. An active display change common effect including an effect effect that acts is executed. The active display change common effect shown in FIG. 34 (B) includes an effect such that the effect image of the character CH1 acts, although it differs depending on whether the action target is the hold display or the active display. In other words, it is an effect mode that is common with the hold display change common effect shown in FIG. Corresponding to the active display, when the display change pattern ZHP1-1 is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13 and the display change timing pattern TP0-1 is determined in the process of step S310. As shown in FIG. 34 (C1), the active display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed as the display mode of the active display. On the other hand, when “change effect is present” is determined in the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 26A and the icon display change pattern YAP2 is determined in the process of step S508, FIG. As shown in C2), the active display change success effect is executed in which the display mode of the active display is changed to the display mode for notifying the message “chance”.

  FIG. 35 shows an effect execution example in which a change effect is executed a plurality of times in response to one hold display. In this execution example, the display change pattern ZHP12 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13 corresponding to the hold display of the hold number “3” among the hold displays in the first hold display unit 5HL. The display change timing pattern TP3-3 is determined by the process of S310. As shown in FIG. 19B, the display change timing pattern TP3-3 is the display change timing when the hold number is “3” and the hold number is “1”. Therefore, when the variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 35A is started, it is determined that the display change timing is reached by the process of step S502 shown in FIG. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, for example, a hold display change common effect as shown in FIG. 35B is executed. After the effect shown in FIG. 35 (B) is executed, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” changes to the display mode showing the “secret” message as shown in FIG. 35 (C). To do. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35D, the final display of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends.

  Following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 35 (D), the variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 35 (E) is started. At this time, due to the processing in step S501 shown in FIG. 2 ”and stored. Since the display change timing pattern TP3-3 does not include the designation of the display change timing that matches the hold number “2”, it is determined in step S502 that it is not the display change timing. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35 (F) without changing effect B being executed, the last stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, the effect type of “with change effect (2)” is determined at a predetermined rate, and display change patterns ZHP10 to ZHP13 as shown in FIG. It is determined either. When the hold display change effect is executed in the change effect B by these display change patterns, the display mode of the hold display is changed from the white display which is the normal display mode to the display mode indicating the “secret” message. The display mode indicating the “secret” message is a display mode that does not change after the active display change effect is executed by setting the display change timing pattern or the like. Thus, when the hold display change effect is executed in the change effect B, the display mode of the hold display may be changed to a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed in the change effect B. it can.

  In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 26A, for example, it is determined as one of a plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIG. 27A and FIG. When the active display change effect is executed according to these icon display change patterns, the display mode of the active display is changed to a display mode for notifying the message “?”, “Chance”, “extreme heat”, or “NEXT”. . These display modes are displays that do not change after the pending display change effect is executed in the change effect B. Thus, when the active display change effect is executed in the change effect B, the display mode of the active display may be changed to a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the hold display change effect is executed in the change effect B. it can.

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

  Thus, in the state in which the change effect A and the change effect B can be executed, the aspect of the change effect A and the aspect of the change effect B have the following differences. That is, in the change effect A, the rate at which the active display color changes in two or more stages is high, and in the change effect B, the ratio in which the active display color changes in two or more stages is high.

  In addition, in the change effect A, the ratio at which the color of the hold display changes in two or more stages is high, and in the change effect B, the ratio in which the change in the color of the hold display becomes two or more stages is high.

  Further, in the change effect A, there may be a mode in which the color of active display or hold display changes continuously in the order of white, blue, green, and red.

  In the change effect A, the color of the active display changes, while in the change effect B, when the display change patterns ZHP10 to ZHP13 are determined, the color of the active display does not change during one variable display. That is, the rate of change in the active display color in the change effect A is higher than the rate in which the color of the active display changes in the change effect B, and the change effect A is shown in FIGS. 31 (B) to (D1). So that the color of the active display gradually changes.

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

  As described above, in the change effect A, the mode of the hold display and the active display is displayed by continuously displaying the color change of two or more stages of the hold display and the active display in the order of white, blue, green, and red. The player can recognize that the change has occurred in a plurality of stages, and the interest regarding the change in the display mode can be improved.

  Further, in the change effect A, the mode of the hold display and the active display is gradually changed, so that the candidates for the hold display and the active display after the change are displayed and notified. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest related to the change of the display mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in the determination of the display change pattern of the change effect A, in the case of the holding numbers “2”, “3”, and “4”, the display change pattern YHP3-1 for two variable displays. The ratio determined to YHP3-2 is lower than the ratio determined to display change patterns YHP1-1 to YHP1-3, YHP2-1, and YHP2-2 for one variable display of change effect A, In addition, in the case of big hit, the ratio determined for the display change patterns YHP3-1 and YHP3-2 for two variable displays is higher than in the case of loss. As a result, when the change effect A is executed during the second variable display after the change effect A is executed during the first variable display, the big hit expectation is increased, so the first variable display is performed. It can be made to pay more attention how the mode of the hold display or the active display changes after the change effect A is executed.

  When the display change pattern and the display change timing pattern of the change effect A are determined, the display change pattern and the display change timing pattern of the change effect B corresponding to the hold memory before the hold memory corresponding to the change effect A are displayed. As a result, the change effect B becomes unexecutable. Thereby, the mode change in change production A can be emphasized more.

  Further, in the change effect A, as shown in FIGS. 30B to 30D1, the colors of the hold display and the active display are displayed with the color before change and the color after change divided into areas, and the color after change This area becomes larger than the color area before the change, and furthermore, the entire area of the hold display and the active display becomes the color after the change. Thereby, it will be notified whether a mode changes with change of a field of a hold display or an active display, and an effect which a player can recognize easily is realizable.

  Further, in the embodiment, in the change effect B, the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the hold display change effect serving as the first change effect is executed, for example, as a display mode indicating a “secret” message, After the active display change effect serving as the second change effect is executed, a special mode that is not displayed as the active display mode is included. As described above, by executing the change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display to the special mode, it is possible to change various displays and improve the game entertainment.

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

  The change effect B that is the first change effect and the active display change effect that is the second change effect include, for example, an effect effect that displays an effect image of the character CH1 and provides an effect. The effect of the predetermined aspect containing is performed. In this way, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by making the player pay attention to which of the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display changes.

  In the change effect B serving as the first change effect, the hold display change success effect for changing the display mode of the hold display is executed after executing the hold display change common effect including the action effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed. There is a case where a hold change change effect as a hold display change failure effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display is executed. In the active display change effect as the second change effect, the active display change success that changes the display mode of the active display after executing the active display change common effect including the effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed. There is a case where an effect is executed and an case where an active change gaze effect is executed as an active display change failure effect that does not change the display mode of the active display. Then, while the presence or absence of the display change is determined, the icon display change pattern is determined to be “None” at a predetermined rate, so that when the active display change effect is executed, the hold display is displayed when the change effect is executed. The display mode of the active display is changed at a rate higher than the rate of changing the display mode. Thus, by making it easy to change the display mode of the active display, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest for variable display that satisfies the start condition.

  For example, in response to the case where the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the variable display is started by determining one of a plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIG. The active display change effect serving as the second change effect can be executed a plurality of times before the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. As a result, even if the active display change effect is executed once or a predetermined time and the display mode of the active display does not change to the display mode with high hit reliability, the active display change effect is further executed and the active display is displayed. Since it is possible to leave the possibility that the mode changes, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the variable display that satisfies the start condition.

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

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

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

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, in the change effect A, the colors of the hold display and the active display are gradually changed. However, the change in the mode of the hold display and the active display is not limited to this. For example, the shape of the hold display or active display may be gradually changed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30-32, in change effect A, character CH (alpha) irradiates blue beam BM1 with respect to a hold display or an active display, and changes the color of a hold display or an active display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of modes may be prepared for the colors of the character, beam, hold display, and active display, and each mode may be determined at a different rate depending on whether it is a big hit or lost. For example, in the case of a loss, the ratio of the modes shown in FIGS. 30 to 32 may be high, and in the case of a big hit, the ratio of the mode shown in FIG. 37 may be high.

  In FIG. 37, as shown in FIG. 37A, the white hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “3” is performed in the first hold display portion 5HL, and the current variable is displayed in the active display portion AHA. A white active display corresponding to the display is performed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), in the change effect A, the character CHβ irradiates the rainbow beam BM2 to the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 37 (C) and 37 (D3), in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”, the white area gradually changes to a rainbow-colored area that is a candidate mode area. Change. Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (E3), the entire area becomes rainbow in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. After that, the character CHβ further irradiates a beam of a predetermined color to the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”, and the rainbow-colored area gradually becomes predetermined in the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3”. Change to color area.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the change aspect corresponding to the change production pattern YHP3-1 and YHP3-2 changes the color of at least one of a hold display and an active display over two continuous variable displays. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the color of at least one of the hold display and the active display may change over three or more consecutive variable displays. Furthermore, the color of at least one of the hold display and the active display changes over a plurality of non-continuous variable displays (for example, when the hold number of the corresponding hold memory is “1” or “3”). You may do.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the change display B is executed in the change effect B is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed in the change effect B. In addition to the display mode, the display mode of the active display displayed after the active display change effect is executed includes the display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the hold display change effect is executed. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display may be configured to include a display mode that is not displayed as the other display mode. . For example, the display mode of the hold display includes a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display, while the display mode of the active display includes the common display mode that can be displayed as the display mode of the hold display. However, a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display may not be provided. Further, the display mode of the active display includes a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display, while the display mode of the hold display includes the common display mode that can be displayed as the display correspondence of the active display. However, a unique display mode that is not displayed as an active display mode may not be provided.

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

  FIG. 38 shows an effect execution example of an effect (change effect C) that places restrictions on hold display and icon display. In this execution example, for example, after the decorative display variable display as shown in FIG. 38 (A) is started, the display change common effect as shown in FIG. 38 (B) is executed as the change effect C. At this time, by displaying the display restriction effect image SV1 in the display area of the image display device 5 as the restriction effect, the hold display in the first hold storage unit 5HR and the second hold storage unit 5HL and further in the active display unit AHA The active display is concealed (covered) so as not to be visible to the player. Thereafter, when the hold display change effect is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (C1), the display mode of the hold display is changed. On the other hand, when the active display change effect is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (C2), the display mode of the active display is changed. By executing such a limited effect, when the change effect C is executed, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize which effect is executed, and whether the hold display or the active display changes. It is possible to improve the gaming interest by attracting attention to the player.

  As the limited effect, a plurality of types of effects with different effect modes may be prepared. In this case, depending on whether the hold display change effect is executed or the active display change effect is executed in the change effect C, one or both of the types of restriction effects and the determination ratio that can be determined are different. It may be set so that According to such a setting, depending on the production mode of the limited production, the display changes with the expectation as to which of the hold display change production and the active display change production is executed in the change production C. You can get the player to notice it. Alternatively, regardless of whether the hold display change effect is executed or the active display change effect is executed in the change effect C, the effect mode of the limited effect may be determined at a predetermined rate.

  In the case where a change change display effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display is executed, or when an active change display effect that does not change the display mode of the active display is executed, the change display C that changes the display mode displays the hold display. It may be determined to execute the limited effect at a higher rate than when the change effect or the active display change effect is executed. This prevents the player from recognizing that the display mode has not changed despite the execution of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect C, and prevents a decrease in the gaming interest. Can do. Alternatively, when a hold display change success effect that changes the display mode of the hold display is executed, or when an active display change success effect that changes the display mode of the active display is executed, the hold change that does not change the display mode It may be determined to execute the limited effect at a higher rate than when the gas effect or the active change gas effect is executed. Thereby, when a limited effect is performed, the expectation that the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display change can be enhanced, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  When the production model (movable member) is changed from the retracted state to the advanced state and the limited production is executed by hiding the on-hold display or the active display, the on-hold display change production or the active display change production in the change production C is You may perform in the same production | presentation aspect as the said embodiment. In this case, for example, when the effect image of the character CH1 is displayed and the player can visually recognize the character CH1, the effect model is in the retracted state even before the effect state acting on the hold display or the active display, for example. The display model for the character CH1 is no longer displayed after the execution of the hold display change effect or the active display change effect is finished in the change effect C, and the effect image of the character CH1 is no longer displayed. May return to the retracted state so that the player can visually recognize the hold display and the active display. When the effect model enters the advanced state, the effect image of the character CH1 may be concealed, or the effect image of the character CH1 may not be concealed so that the player can recognize it. . As described above, the limited effect may be executed in an effect mode in which the change effect C is easily recognized as an effect that is less relevant to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. This prevents the player from recognizing that the display mode has not changed despite the execution of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect C, and prevents a decrease in the gaming interest. Can do.

  In the above embodiment, by changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a “secret” message, there is a high possibility that the display color of the hold display will subsequently change to any of blue, green, and red. It was explained as a suggestion hold display. When a plurality of such suggestion hold displays are displayed on the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display is executed at the same time. There is a risk that it will become complicated and the entertainment interest will be reduced. Therefore, when a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a specific form that is easily changed to another display form, is the display form of the hold display changed so that the change effect B is executed only for one hold display? You may decide whether or not. For example, in the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 13, when the display mode indicates a “secret” message in a plurality of hold displays, the display change timing corresponding to each hold display is not the same timing. A change timing pattern may be determined. Alternatively, when it is determined in step S502 shown in FIG. 26A that the display change timing is reached, the display mode indicating the “secret” message in the plurality of hold displays is changed to the display mode of the specific color. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the display mode is to be changed in a plurality of hold displays, for example, for the hold display having a larger hold number, the setting is changed so that the next variable display has the display change timing. You may do it.

  FIG. 39 shows an execution example of the change effect B corresponding to a case where a plurality of hold displays are in a display mode indicating a “secret” message. In this execution example, first, as shown in FIG. 39A, when the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed on the first hold display portion 5HL, the hold number is displayed. The display mode of the hold display corresponding to “3” is a display mode indicating a “secret” message. For example, when the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening and the second special figure hold memory number becomes “4”, the hold display data storage unit displays the hold number corresponding to “3”. It is assumed that data indicating the change pattern ZHP11 and the display change timing pattern TP3-3 is stored. Further, it is assumed that the display change pattern ZHP13 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13 in response to the occurrence of the second start winning with the second special figure holding memory number “4”. In this case, in the process of step S310, the same display change timing is not obtained in accordance with the fact that the data indicating the display change timing pattern TP3-3 is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “3”. In this way, it is only necessary to determine the display change timing pattern corresponding to the hold number “4”. For example, if the display change timing pattern TP3-3 similar to the hold number “3” is determined, it can be avoided that the display change timing is changed to the specific color at the same timing due to the difference of the hold numbers.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, the display change timing pattern TP3-3 is the display change timing when the hold number is “3” and the hold number is “1”. When variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 39B is started, the hold number “2” and the hold number “3” are stored in the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. , Data indicating the display change timing pattern TP3-3 is stored. At this time, in the process of step S502, it is determined that the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is not at the display change timing, while the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” is at the display change timing. Determined. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the change effect B for the hold display of the hold number “3” as shown in FIG. 39B is executed. After executing the change effect B, as shown in FIG. 39C, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” is changed to the display mode indicating the message “secret”. And the variable display is complete | finished by the last stop design of a design being stopped and displayed.

  When a new variable display is started following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 39 (C), the hold number “” is stored in the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. Data indicating the display change timing pattern TP3-3 is stored in association with “1” and the hold number “2”. At this time, in the process of step S502, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is determined to be the display change timing, while the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is not the display change timing. Determined. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the change effect B for the hold display of the hold number “1” as shown in FIG. 39D is executed. After executing the change effect B, as shown in FIG. 39E, the display color changes to blue among the specific colors as the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”. And the variable display is complete | finished by the last stop design of a design being stopped and displayed.

  When a new variable display is started following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 39E, the hold number “” is stored in the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. In association with “1”, data indicating the display change timing pattern TP3-3 is stored. At this time, in the process of step S502, it is determined that it is the display change timing for the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, the change effect B for the hold display of the hold number “1” as shown in FIG. 39 (F) is executed. After executing the change effect B, as shown in FIG. 39G, the display color changes to red among the specific colors as the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”. And the variable display is complete | finished by the last stop design of a design being stopped and displayed.

  In this manner, the display change timing pattern is determined or the display change timing setting is changed so that the plurality of change effects B targeted for the plurality of hold displays are not simultaneously executed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display from becoming complicated. In addition, it is not limited to what prevents the several change production B from being performed simultaneously by the some hold display in the 1st hold display part 5HL or the 2nd hold display part 5HR, for example, the 1st hold display part 5HL or the 2 The display change timing pattern is determined so that the hold display change effect for the hold display in the hold display portion 5HR and the active display change effect for the active display in the active display portion AHA are not executed simultaneously. Or changing the setting of the display change timing, or determining whether to execute the item display change effect. In this way, the game entertainment can be improved by preventing a complicated effect that changes the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display.

  The display change timing pattern is determined so that a plurality of change effects B targeted for a plurality of hold displays are not executed at the same time. Or the display change timing setting may be changed. In this way, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by preventing a complicated effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

  In addition, you may prepare what changes the display mode of a several hold display by performing one change effect as the change effect B. Also, as an effect that combines the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B, there is prepared one that changes the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display by executing one change effect. Also good. For example, when the display mode of the hold display or the display mode of the active display is changed after displaying the effect image SV1 as shown in FIG. 38B, the effect is complicated even if a plurality of display modes change. It will not become a sense of incongruity to the player. Thus, by changing a plurality of display modes by executing one change effect, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming complicated and to improve the game entertainment.

  In the above embodiment, in both the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B, there is an effect mode that is common in that the effect image that the effect image of the character CH1 acts on is included. It was explained as On the other hand, it is not limited to the effect image of character CH1, What is necessary is just to be able to execute the hold display change effect and the active display change effect that are common in any effect mode. For example, while including an effect effect on which an effect image of a character acts, the type, shape, pattern, or color of a character to be displayed is changed partly or entirely, or sound effects and game effects output from speakers 8L and 8R Either one or both of the lighting modes of the light emitters such as the lamp 9 and the decorative LED may be made different. As a more specific example, the character effect image includes a first character CH1 and a second character CH2, and the action effect includes an action effect SE1 in which a hold display or an active display is shot with a gun, and a hold It is assumed that there is an action effect SE2 for cutting the display or active display with a sword. Here, while the effect effect SE1 by the first character CH1 is executed and the effect effect SE2 by the first character CH1 is executed, the effect effect effect mode is different, but the character type is different. It is common. On the other hand, when the action effect SE1 by the first character CH1 is executed and when the action effect SE1 by the second character CH2 is executed, the type of character is different, but the effect aspect of the action effect is common. doing. In this way, when the type of character is common but the effect mode of the effect presentation (contents of the action action) is different, the effect mode of the effect presentation (contents of the action action) is common but the type of the character is different. In any case, since there is a common part in the effect type of the character type or the effect effect, it can be said that it is a common effect mode. Further, for example, as in the effect effect SE1 by the first character CH1, the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B are executed in the effect aspect in which the combination of the character type and the effect effect effect aspect is common. Even if it is performed, the display mode of the hold display changes (for example, in a specific color) depending on whether the hold display change effect in the change effect B is executed or the active display change effect is executed. The ratio of changing to any one of blue, green, and red may be set to be different. Further, among the change effects B, the display of the hold display or the active display is performed depending on whether the change effect B including the effect effect acting on which of the hold numbers “1” to “4” is executed. You may set so that the ratio from which an aspect changes may differ. Alternatively, when the combination of the character type and the effect mode effect mode is a common effect mode, and the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B are executed, the display mode of the hold display or the active display Changes to a display mode with a high degree of reliability (for example, changes to red) The ratio to be performed may be set to be different. Also, among the change effects B, the display mode of the hold display changes depending on whether the change effect B including the effect effect acting on which of the hold numbers “1” to “4” is executed. Even if the ratio to perform is the same level, the display mode after the change may be set so that the rate at which the display mode changes to a display mode with a high hit reliability is different. Alternatively, in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B, effects in which all the effect modes are different from each other may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the presence / absence of a display change is determined at a predetermined determination ratio, and the icon display change pattern is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. It has been described that the display mode of the active display changes when the active display change effect in the change effect B is executed at a rate higher than the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when either the hold display change effect or the active display change effect in the change effect B is executed, the display mode of the hold display or the active display is always (100%). It may be set to change (in proportion). In addition, when one of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B is executed, the display mode may not change at a predetermined rate, whereas the other effect is executed. When it is done, the display mode may always be set to change (at a rate of 100%). Alternatively, when the active display change effect in the change effect B is executed, the display mode of the hold display is changed when the hold display change effect in the change effect B is executed at a rate higher than the rate at which the display mode of the active display changes. It may be set to change.

  In the above embodiment, when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed in the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 26A, any of a plurality of icon display change patterns as shown in FIG. It has been described that the active display change effect can be executed a plurality of times from the start of variable display until the final stop symbol is derived and displayed until the variable display ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is not executed, the active display change effect is executed a plurality of times during the variable display based on the establishment of one start condition. You may be able to do it. As an example, the timing at which the active display change effect can be executed is as follows: at the start of variable display, during high-speed fluctuation of all symbols, at the time of reach establishment where the variable display state becomes reach state, during reach effect after becoming reach state A plurality of timings are provided. Then, for example, it may be determined at which of the plurality of timings the active display change effect is to be executed at a predetermined ratio that varies depending on the variable display content. In this case, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the variable display content is more than “non-reach (loss)” or “reach (loss)”. The ratio determined to execute the active display change effect at the timing may be set to be high.

  In the above embodiment, the display color is set once during active display by determining one of a plurality of display change timing patterns as shown in FIG. 19B in the process of step S310 shown in FIG. Only described as something that can be changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display color of the active display can be changed a plurality of times from the start of the variable display corresponding to the active display until the final stop symbol is derived and displayed and the variable display ends. May be. The timing of changing the display color during the active display is not limited to the timing during the variable display corresponding to the initial variation when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, and the pseudo continuous variation is performed once to three times. The timing during variable display corresponding to the pseudo continuous fluctuation or the pseudo continuous fluctuation that is the final fluctuation due to execution of a predetermined number of pseudo continuous fluctuations may be used. Even when the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is not executed, at the start of variable display, during the high-speed fluctuation of all symbols, when reach is reached when the variable display state becomes reach state, during reach effect after reaching reach state, etc. The display color of the active display may be changeable at some or all of the plurality of timings. In addition, the display color of the active display can be changed instead of a part of the display modes included in the special mode, such as the display mode for notifying the “chance” message in the above embodiment. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the display color change effect that changes the display color to a specific color (any one of blue, green, and red) as the display mode is any one of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect in the change effect B. The special change effect that changes to a special display mode indicating a “secret” message can be executed in the hold display change effect, while it cannot be executed in the active display change effect. “?”, “Chance” In the above description, the icon display change effect that is changed to an icon for notifying a message such as “Intense heat” or “NEXT” is not executable in the hold display change effect, but can be executed in the active display change effect. However, in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, which effect can be executed or cannot be executed may be arbitrarily set. For example, among the display color change effects, an effect that changes to some display colors (for example, gold or rainbow) may be set to be executable only in the hold display change effect in the change effect B, It may be set to be executable only in the active display change effect in the change effect B. As an effect that can be executed in the hold display change effect in the change effect B, but an effect that cannot be executed in the active display change effect in the change effect B, the suggestion hold display that increases the possibility that the display mode of the hold display is further changed is performed. In place of the effect or with the effect of performing the suggestion hold display, the effect of performing the mode change suggestion display that suggests shifting to the predetermined effect mode (prefetching advance notice mode) may be executed as the prefetching notice effect. .

  In the above embodiment, regardless of whether the display color change effect is executed as the hold display change effect or the active display change effect in the change effect B, the display color change effect is shown in FIG. In the above description, it is determined whether or not to execute the process in step S304 and the display change pattern is determined in step S309. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the display color change effect is executed in the hold display change effect in the change effect B. Whether or not to execute the display color change effect in the active display change effect may not be determined. In this case, whether or not to execute the display color change effect in the active display change effect is determined at a predetermined ratio according to the variable display content in the change effect setting process executed in step S322 shown in FIG. 24, for example. Good. Alternatively, in the change effect setting process executed in step S322 after executing the processes in steps S304 and S309 as in the above embodiment, the variable display content corresponding to the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command is displayed. Accordingly, the display color (specific color) to be changed during active display may be determined again. When the display color change effect is determined when the start winning is generated, the determination is made at a rate corresponding to the determination result at the time of winning. The variable display content at the time of starting winning is determined based on the case where the jackpot reliability is the lowest. On the other hand, when the change effect setting process is executed in step S322 shown in FIG. 24, the variable display content corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command can be specified. Therefore, if the display color (specific color) to be changed during the active display is determined in the change effect setting process executed in step S322, the change is made to an effect mode suitable for the big hit reliability of the variation pattern in the current variable display. Can do. After changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to 1 variable display to the display mode determined based on the winning determination result, the display mode of the active display displayed when the start condition is satisfied is changed according to the variation pattern. Alternatively, the display mode may be changed based on the variable display content.

  In the embodiment described above, the display change pattern is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13 and the display change timing pattern is determined in the process of step S310, so that the hold display corresponding to one variable display is displayed. It has been described that the process of changing the display mode is determined collectively based on the occurrence of the start winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display corresponding to one variable display, and the display mode after the change when changing, for example, storage of the hold display data storage unit The content may be determined step by step according to the updated contents. For example, when the stored data in the hold display data storage unit is updated in step S501 shown in FIG. 26A, the change effect is displayed at a rate corresponding to the display mode in one or more hold displays and the determination result at the time of winning. What is necessary is just to determine whether to perform B, the display mode of the hold display in the case of performing, etc. In the processing of step S508 shown in FIG. 26A, for example, after the display mode of the active display to be changed by the final fluctuation is determined, the active display to be changed by the pseudo continuous fluctuation or the initial fluctuation executed before the final fluctuation. The display mode may be determined in stages. Alternatively, the process of changing the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display including the display color change effect and the icon display change effect may be determined collectively.

  After determining the presence or absence of the change effect B in step S304 shown in FIG. 13, it is not limited to the case where the presence or absence of display change is determined in step S309 and the display change pattern is determined in step S309. The presence or absence of the change effect B may be determined after determining whether or not to change. In this case, it is sometimes determined that the change effect B is not executed while the display color is changed. At this time, the display color of the hold display may be changed without executing the change effect B. Further, the presence or absence of the change effect B, the display change pattern, and a part or all of the display change timing pattern may be determined collectively. In this case, a plurality of presentation patterns are prepared in advance by combining the presence or absence of the change presentation B, the display change pattern, and a part or all of the display change timing pattern, and at any given rate according to the winning determination result, etc. The production pattern may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, even when the hold display change effect or the active display change effect in the change effect B is executed, when the process of step S312 shown in FIG. 13 is executed, the first hold display and the second hold display are performed. As the initial display, the description has been made on the assumption that the display is updated so as to add a hold display that becomes a round solid white display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in accordance with the display change pattern determined in step S309, the display is different from the normal display mode as the initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display. The hold display may be started in a manner.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not there is a display change is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 13, and when “no display change” is determined, it corresponds to the display change timing pattern determined in the process of step S310. As described above, the pending change gaze effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the change effect setting process in step S322 shown in FIG. In this case, when it is determined that it is not the display change timing in the process of step S502 based on the result of updating the stored data in the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. The determination as to whether or not to execute the pending change gaze effect may be made. Thereby, the game entertainment can be improved by making it possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display in preference to the hold change gaze effect.

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

  In the above embodiment, for example, the determination as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B is performed regardless of the result of changing the display mode of the hold display in the processing of step 508 shown in FIG. It has been described that the icon display change pattern is determined by the ratio. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the icon display change pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined may be varied according to the result of changing the display mode of the hold display before shifting to the active display. Thereby, the display aspect of an active display can be smoothly changed according to the display aspect of a pending | holding display, and the uncomfortable feeling of a display can be reduced and game entertainment can be improved.

  In the said embodiment, when the display mode of active display changed with the icon display change effect, it demonstrated as what changes to the display mode unrelated with the execution result of a display color change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the icon display change effect is executed after the display color change effect is executed and the display mode of the active display changes, the change after execution of the display color change effect is performed. The display color may be changed to a recognizable display mode. For example, when the display mode changes to a display mode indicating a “chance” message, the character color indicating the “chance” message is changed to a specific color (for example, one of blue, green, and red) after the display color change effect is changed. ). Or you may display the display frame of the icon in active display by the specific color after changing by display color change production. In this way, the player recognizes the jackpot reliability according to the display color by changing the display color of some or all of the icons in the active display according to the specific color after being changed by the display color change effect. It may be possible.

  In the above embodiment, by executing the icon display change effect, the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA is changed to a specific icon for informing a message of “?”, “Chance”, or “hot”. Explained as a thing. However, the specific icon is not limited to the one that notifies the message, for example, a specific shape such as an item such as a gun, a sword, or a medicine, or a character such as an ally character who becomes an ally or an enemy character in reach production, Any pattern, color, or combination thereof may be used. Depending on the item or character displayed as a specific icon, the direction of super reach reach (type of super reach) may be set differently, or a predetermined game such as a big hit reliability or a reach reliability You may set so that possibility (reliability) to which value is provided may differ.

  In the above embodiment, for example, after the display change pattern is determined at a rate as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the display change timing pattern is determined at a rate as shown in FIGS. Thus, it has been described as suggesting that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be “big hit” depending on the specific color after the display color is changed regardless of whether the display is on hold or active display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the display color of the hold display is changed to red by the hold display change effect in the change effect B, and the display color of the active display is red by the active display change effect in the change effect B. The display change pattern and the display change timing pattern may be combined so that the big hit expectation is different from the case where the big hit expectation is different. You may combine with a timing pattern.

  When determining various patterns such as the display change pattern, the display change timing pattern, and the icon display change pattern in the above embodiment, or the presence / absence and type of the change effect B, the presence / absence of the display change, and the presence / absence of the icon display change effect In the case where various decisions are made, such as when the decision is made, if one of the plurality of decision results is determined to have a higher ratio than the other determination result, the determination result is one. The ratio may be included as 100%, or the ratio as another determination result may be included as 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination result is 0%. Further, when the ratio as the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio as the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% and not 0%, the ratio as the determination result of 1 is the other determination result. It will be higher than the ratio.

  In the above embodiment, one change pattern designation command is transmitted when variable display is started in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the variable display time, the variable display mode of the decorative design, and the like. Although an example is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the side of the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the notification is made by two commands, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command before reaching reach such as presence / absence of quasi-continuous fluctuation, presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. The command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode before the so-called second stop is transmitted, and the second command has reached a reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of a redrawing effect (reach and reach). If not, a command indicating a variable display time or a variable display mode after the so-called second stop may be transmitted. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on a variable display time derived from a combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after the first command is sent, after a predetermined period of time elapses (for example, in the next timer interrupt) ) A second command may be transmitted. The variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands in this way, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Regarding the variable display of symbols, only one type of losing symbol is displayed during the change, and the variable display may be repeated by repeating the display and extinction of the symbol. Furthermore, what is displayed during fluctuation may not be displayed when the symbol is stopped (for example, when the display device has 7 segments, the middle horizontal bar is repeatedly lit and extinguished during fluctuation. , Only the middle horizontal bar is not displayed as the display result).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, in order to alert | report that the specific effect is performed to the pachinko machine 1 which shoots the game ball used as a game medium to the game area and variably displays the special symbol and the decorative symbol. The configuration for providing different privileges depending on the operation content, and the like have been described as being provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration and functions that are the features of the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine. For example, in a slot machine, a variable display that has not yet started is shifted to an advantageous state in the variable display (for example, a transition to a bonus or assist time or a high probability state thereof) or a specific event occurs (for example, an assist). The expected degree of time set addition or number of times, occurrence of temporary stop of reel rotation, establishment of specific role, etc.) is displayed as a specific display, and the variable display being executed is in an advantageous state in the variable display The present invention can be applied to the display of the expected degree of occurrence of the transition or the occurrence of the specific event as the corresponding display.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the determination ratio of various games and effects, the image display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 Various rendering operations including lighting operations in a light emitter such as a decoration LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming 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 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Corresponding display means capable of displaying the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display in any of a plurality of display modes corresponding to the expected degree controlled to the advantageous state during execution of the variable display;
A change effect execution means capable of executing a special effect and a specific effect to notify whether or not the display mode of the corresponding display changes;
With
In the specific effect, the display rate of the corresponding display is higher than the special effect in a plurality of stages,
In the specific effect, when the display mode of the corresponding display changes in a plurality of stages, the stepwise display mode of the corresponding display can be continuously displayed. A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to a variable display that has not yet been started in any of a plurality of display modes corresponding to the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state;
A change effect execution means capable of executing a special effect and a specific effect to notify whether or not the display mode of the specific display changes;
With
In the specific effect, the display ratio of the specific display is higher in a plurality of stages than the special effect,
In the specific effect, when the display mode of the specific display changes in a plurality of stages, the stepwise display mode change of the specific display can be continuously displayed. First change effect execution means for executing a first change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet been started;
Second change effect executing means for executing a second change effect that is displayed during execution of variable display and changes the display mode of the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display;
With
The display mode of the specific display displayed after the first change effect is executed includes a first special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the corresponding display after the second change effect is executed,
The display mode of the corresponding display displayed after the second change effect is executed includes a second special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the specific display after the first change effect is executed.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that

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