JP6549353B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention variably displays a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each other, and controls the game to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specific display result predetermined as the display result is derived and displayed. About.

Conventionally, as a game machine which performs variable display of the production design, there is one which decides the specific display pattern which seems to temporarily stop the variable display on the way as one of the display patterns of the variable display at the start of the variable display. ( See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-56120, A

  However, in Patent Document 1, the specific display pattern is determined as the display pattern of the variable display of 1, that is, the variable display is temporarily stopped halfway according to the specific display pattern determined at the start of the variable display. By making it appear like this, the specific display pattern only indicates the display result in the variable display to be executed, and only the expectation of the variable display in execution is shown, thereby enhancing the sense of expectation in the subsequent variable display. Since it is not a thing, there existed a problem that it was not possible to raise the interest by making these fluctuation display appear to be stopped temporarily on the way.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the amusement of the game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned subject, a game machine according to claim 1 of the present invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can perform variable display (for example, variable display) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means (for example, special figure hold storage unit 151A) capable of storing information on variable display (for example, variable display of effect symbols) as hold storage;
A determination unit that determines whether or not to control to the advantageous state (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol normal processing at S22 of the special symbol processing shown in FIG. 11);
Determining means for determining whether or not the specific display result is obtained in the variable display based on the suspension storage stored in the suspension storage before the determination of the determination means A part that executes numerical value determination processing),
When a predetermined condition is satisfied during execution of the variable display (for example, the execution control condition of the fluctuation stop effect is satisfied in S242a to S242d of the prefetch notice effect determining process shown in FIGS. 22 and 23). The second mode (for example, different from the first mode) from the first mode (for example, the variation display of the normal state of the effect pattern) based on the determination by the determination means). A display mode changing means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) which can be changed to the non-displayed state or the stopped state of the effect pattern and can also be changed to the third mode different from the second mode from the second mode And in S254 or S256 of the advance notice advance effect determination process shown in FIG. 23, the effect pattern of the change stop effect is determined, and the effect pattern change start process shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. A portion) that perform the change stop demonstration in accordance with the contents of the change stop demonstration for the process table in to effect symbol variation during processing,
Restricting means for restricting the change mode of the variable display from the first mode to the second mode by the display mode changing means;
Equipped with
The display mode changing means is
The variation aspect can be changed to the third aspect at a second timing different from the first timing and the first timing,
The second aspect is an aspect in which the variable display being executed is stopped.
It is determined that the rate at which the variation mode is changed to the third mode at the second timing when determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means is not controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means Unlike ratio fluctuation mode is changed to the third aspect at the second timing when the,
The first aspect includes a specific aspect and a special aspect that is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the specific aspect,
When the variable display is being executed in the special mode as the first aspect, the restriction means changes the variable mode of the variable display from the special mode to the second mode. Restrict,
It is characterized by
According to this feature, on the basis of the determination result of the specific determination means, the variation mode of the currently executed variable display is changed in relation to the subsequent variable displays other than the currently executed variable display. It is possible to improve the game interest by changing the variation mode of

Yu technique machine of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to claim 1,
It is possible to perform variable display of auxiliary information (for example, small symbols) different from the identification information (for example, effect symbols), and
The display mode changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the change stop effect at S254 or S256 of the advance notice effect determining process shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, and starts the effect symbol change shown in FIG. The mode of the variable display under execution is changed from the first aspect to the second aspect according to the process and the part performing the variation stop presentation according to the contents of the process table for the variation stop presentation in the process of the production symbol variation shown in FIG. When it is done, it changes to the variable display which has been executed and performs the variable display by the above-mentioned auxiliary information (for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), when the fluctuation stop effect is started, The part that starts the display of the symbol)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the player can recognize that the variable display is continuing using the auxiliary information.

Yu technique machine of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to claim 1,
It is possible to perform variable display of auxiliary information (for example, small symbols) different from the identification information (for example, effect symbols), and
The display mode changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the change stop effect at S254 or S256 of the advance notice effect determining process shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, and starts the effect symbol change shown in FIG. The variation mode of the variable display is the second mode (for example, the non-display state of the effect symbol) according to the process and the part performing the change stop effect according to the contents of the change stop effect process table in the effect symbol process shown in FIG. Or when it is changed to the stop state), the display result of the variable display of the auxiliary information is derived and displayed instead of the display result of the variable display (for example, stop symbol) being executed (for example, shown in FIG. 32C) Thus, if the change stop is made during the change stop effect execution, the part where the stop pattern is derived and displayed in the small symbol display area)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to recognize the delimitation of the variable display change based on the pending storage.

Yu technique machine of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to claim 1,
After the change mode of the variable display is changed to the second mode (for example, the variable display during the change stop effect), the third mode is different from the second mode at any one of the plurality of change timings. As shown in a modification of the second mode changing means for changing to perform variable display (for example, as a modification of FIG. 35 (D) and FIG. 35 (E), the effect control CPU 120 cancels the effect of releasing the fluctuation stop effect Part to run),
When the display result (for example, stop symbol) based on the pending storage (for example, target suspension) targeted by the determination result is the specific display result (for example, when it is the big hit symbol), the specific display result is not Change timing determination means (for example, as shown in the modification of FIG. 33) for determining the change timing at different rates at different times (for example, when it does not become a big hit symbol) A portion for determining the timing for canceling the fluctuation stop effect using the fluctuation stop effect cancellation timing determination table in S258b or S258c);
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, it is possible to focus attention on the change timing of the variable display of the second aspect, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Yu technique machine of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to claim 1,
The display mode changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the change stop effect at S254 or S256 of the advance notice effect determining process shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, and starts the effect symbol change shown in FIG. In the processing and during the production symbol fluctuation processing shown in FIG. 29, the portion for executing the fluctuation stop effect according to the contents of the process table for fluctuation stop effect in the processing of fluctuation stop effect is a variable display (for example, fluctuation display) Limiting means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) which restricts changing to the second mode (for example, the non-display state or stop state of the effect pattern) of the fluctuation state of the effect state of the effect pattern), for example, FIG. Performance of the fluctuation stop effect when the execution decision condition of the fluctuation stop effect is not satisfied in S242a to S242d of the prefetch advance notice effect determination processing shown in It is characterized in that it comprises a portion) that is not to determine the pattern.
According to this feature, it is possible to restrict the change to the second mode when the game interest is reduced when the change mode of the variable display is changed from the first mode to the second mode.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
A special effect execution unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 27) performs special effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 27) that executes special effects (for example, cancellation effects for canceling fluctuation stop effects) when variable display is performed in the third mode. The cancellation effect of the fluctuation stop effect is determined in S296 of and the part that executes the cancellation effect of the fluctuation stop effect),
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player recognize that variable display is possible in the third mode.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein
The display mode changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the change stop effect at S254 or S256 of the advance notice effect determining process shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, and starts the effect symbol change shown in FIG. The part that executes the fluctuation stop effect according to the contents of the process table for fluctuation stop effect in the processing and the process during the production symbol fluctuation shown in FIG. 29 changes the fluctuation mode of the variable display under execution as the second mode to the stop state (For example, as shown in the modification of FIG. 36 (B), the part which makes a production | presentation pattern a stop state)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the variation mode of the variable display being executed is stopped, it is possible to enhance the unexpectedness and to improve the game interest.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein
The display mode changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the change stop effect at S254 or S256 of the advance notice effect determining process shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, and starts the effect symbol change shown in FIG. In the processing and during the production symbol fluctuation processing shown in FIG. 29, the portion for executing the fluctuation stop effect according to the contents of the process table for fluctuation stop effect in the processing during the fluctuation stop effect) does not display the fluctuation mode of the variable display under execution as the second mode. Change (for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the part that makes the effect design non-display state)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the variation mode of the variable display being executed is not displayed, it is possible to enhance the unexpectedness and to improve the game entertainment.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein
The restriction means (for example, the effect pattern of the fluctuation stop effect when the execution determination condition of the fluctuation stop effect is not satisfied in S242 a to S 242 d of the prefetch notice effect determining process shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. When the special effect is being executed (for example, reach is established), the display mode changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23) The effect pattern of the change stop effect is determined in S254 or S256 of the advance notice production determination process, and the contents of the process table for change stop effect in the effect symbol change start process shown in FIG. 26 and the effect pattern change process shown in FIG. According to the part that executes the variable stop effect) restricts the change aspect of the variable display from the first aspect to the second aspect For example, a portion which should not execute the change stop demonstration in reach effect)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the special effect is being executed, it is possible to prevent the change of the variable display from being changed from the first aspect to the second aspect and the game interest being lowered.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 2 and means 1 to 3,
The display mode changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the change stop effect at S254 or S256 of the advance notice effect determining process shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, and starts the effect symbol change shown in FIG. Processing and the part which executes fluctuation stop production according to the contents of process table for fluctuation stop production with processing during production design fluctuation which is shown in Figure 29), when reservation memory is newly remembered in the above-mentioned reservation memory expedient, it is under execution The variation mode of the variable display of the second aspect is changed from the first aspect to the second aspect different from the first aspect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays it in S242 of the advance notice generation determining process shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23). A part that determines the presence or absence of the fluctuation stop effect at the time of start winning which is an entry where the undecided flag is set to "1".
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the change to the second aspect of the variable display appear to be related to the newly stored pending storage in the pending storage means.

  The present invention may have only the invention specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has the configuration other than the invention specific matters together with the invention specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is the front view which looked at a pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates a production control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various big hits. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a data control area for game control. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data control area for effect control, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a start winning reception command buffer. It is a flow chart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of random number value judging processing at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows allocation of the determination value of the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit end process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pre-reading advance notice production decision processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pre-reading advance notice production decision processing. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination ratio about the retention memory of big hit, (B) is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination ratio about suspension memory of a loss, (C) is It is a figure which shows the example of the presentation pattern determination ratio about the retention memory of the big hit when fluctuation stop production is executable, (D) is the production pattern about suspension memory of the loss when fluctuation stop production is executable It is a figure which shows the example of a determination ratio. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display update process, (B) is a figure which shows the example of an update of a 1st pending | holding memory display area and a 2nd pending | holding memory display area. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production design fluctuation start processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of advance production determination processing. (A) is a figure which shows the table for the notice production | presentation type determination for those other than target change, (B) is a figure which shows the table for the notice production | presentation type determination for target change time. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during production design variation. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice production processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production design fluctuation stop processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of a fluctuation | variation stop production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pre-reading advance notice production decision processing in a modification. (A) is an explanatory view showing a big hit time fluctuation stop effect cancellation timing determination table, (B) is an explanatory view showing a time change out stop production cancellation timing determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of the fluctuation | variation stop production in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of the fluctuation | variation stop production in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of the fluctuation | variation stop production in a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main substrate. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the back side as the back (rear) side. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing a layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2 It consists of three. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are each composed of, for example, 7 segments or LEDs (light emitting diodes) of dot matrix, etc. Special symbols (also referred to as “special figures”) that are plural types of possible identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B respectively change and display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" or symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in the 7-segment LED are different.

  A plurality of special symbols are given symbol numbers corresponding to them. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are attached to the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are attached to the symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. In the following, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are both formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-"), or the type is It may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating "00" to "99". .

  Near the center of the game area on the game board 2, an effect display device 5 is provided. The effect display device 5 is configured of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display Device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, corresponding to the fluctuation display of the first special drawing by the first special symbol display 4A in the special drawing game and the fluctuation display of the second special drawing by the second special symbol display 4B. For example, in the effect pattern display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, effect patterns which are plural types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of this effect pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are arranged in the display area (the area at the center of the screen) of the effect display device 5. Then, in response to any one of the variation of the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B being started in the special figure game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, fluctuation (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) of the effect symbols (also referred to as a decorative symbol) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special view game, in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the effect display device 5 The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) which is the result of the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display 4A or the special drawing using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display 4B In synchronization with the figure game, the variable display of a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified respectively is performed, and the determined effect symbols that are the result of the variable display are derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols means to stop identification information such as effect symbols etc (also referred to as complete stop indication or final stop indication) and to end variable display. . On the other hand, during the fluctuation display until the finalized design pattern is derived and displayed after the fluctuation display of the production pattern is started until the finalized design pattern that is the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed, the fluctuation speed of the production pattern becomes "0". For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed definitively, it is possible for the player to recognize that the fluctuation of the effect pattern by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the effect pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  For example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or “han” or “han” are displayed on the effect symbols that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or a combination of a number, English letters, eight character images relating to a predetermined motif, a number or a character or a combination of a symbol and a character image. , A symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image representing an arbitrary figure). Corresponding symbol numbers are attached to each of the rendering symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are attached to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. In addition, the production design is not limited to eight types, but may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as it can constitute an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lost combination.

  After the fluctuation display of the production design is started, until the fixed production design that is the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed, each of the production design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R for "left", "middle" and "right" For example, when the scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow sequentially from the top to the bottom from the one with the highest symbol number to the next, and the effect symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, The effect symbol with the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the effect symbol display area 5L of "left", etc.), scroll display is performed from the one with the large symbol number to the one with the small symbol, When the effect pattern having the smallest number is displayed, subsequently, the effect pattern having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the display of the effect design is erased when the fluctuation stop effect described later is executed. Then, even if the display of the effect pattern is erased, the effect display device 5 displays a small symbol which is a fluctuation display that is reduced and displayed so that the player can recognize that the fluctuation display is being executed. A symbol display area is provided. In the present embodiment, a small symbol display area is provided in the upper right corner of the display area of the effect display device 5 (see FIG. 32 (B)).

  In the lower part of the display area of the effect display device 5, a pending storage display area 5D is set. In the pending storage display area 5D, a pending storage display is performed to display the number of pending storages of the variable display corresponding to the special view game (the number of special views pending storage) in an identifiable manner.

  Here, the game ball passes the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, with the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special view game. It occurs based on the start-up winning by (entering). That is, although the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special drawing game and the variable display of the production symbol is satisfied, the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. If the start condition for allowing 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, etc., suspension of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is To be done. In this embodiment, the holding memory display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is displayed as a round white display, and the game ball passes the second starting winning opening ( Similarly, the holding storage display generated based on the start-up winning due to the entry is made a round white display.

  In the following description, the pending storage display area 5D may be simply referred to as a pending display area, and the pending storage number can be recognized by the number of pending storage displays displayed in the pending storage display area 5D. . Furthermore, a display in which the pending storage display is collected may be referred to as a pending display.

  The pending display in the pending storage display area 5D is generated based on the starting winning by the gaming ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, or the gaming ball passes the second starting winning opening (enter The display mode (for example, the display color or the shape) may be made different depending on whether or not it is generated based on the start-up winning by the. In the present embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for specifying the number of special view holding memories in the upper and lower portions of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the holding storage display area A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first special view reservation storage number is the number of storages for which the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended. The second special view reservation storage count is the number of storages for which the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended. The number of pending storages of the variable display obtained by adding the number of the first special view pending storage and the number of the second special view pending storage is particularly referred to as the total pending storage number. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, the variation display of the production symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol, but in the case of performing the rendering using the presentation display device 5 in this way, for example, In recent years, the effect has been diversified, such as effects such as effects such as effect contents including variable display disappearing from the screen for a moment, effects such as movable objects blocking all or part of the screen being performed, etc. ing. Therefore, even when looking at the display area on the effect display device 5, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not it is currently in the state of fluctuating display. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variable display state is currently present, the fourth display next to the effect design, the special symbol and the normal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5 Four symbol display areas are provided. In the present embodiment, a fourth symbol display area is provided at the lower right corner of the display area of the effect display device 5 (see FIG. 32 (B)). In addition, as these fourth symbols are subjected to the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, the second special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol The variable display of the fourth symbol for the symbol is performed. In addition, the fourth symbol is always displayed in a variable manner in a constant operation, and can not be erased from the screen or shielded by a shield, so it can always be viewed.

  Under the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable winglets that changes between a normally open state in a vertical position and an enlarged open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric symbol shown in FIG. A tulip type character (usually an electric character) is provided to form a second start winning opening as a start area (second start area).

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal motorized combination is off. It will be in the normally open state which is unfortunate. On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric combination is on. It becomes an expansion and release state which is easy to enter. In addition, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normal opening state, the game ball may enter more than when it is in the enlarged opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by, for example, closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area is the enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), and the normal open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or can not pass (enter) Change to

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " If it is less than 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " If it is less than 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other.

  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 prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter) I can not do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter ) To make it easier. In this manner, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter). Do. In place of the closed state where the game ball can not pass (enter) the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning winning ball device 7, the gaming ball is in the other winning opening such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, when the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter the special winning prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning hole is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by passing the game ball to the big winning hole, which is difficult for the player. It is a disadvantageous second state.

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs or the like of 7 segments or dot matrix similarly to the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and plural kinds of identification information different from the special symbol The symbol which is a normal symbol (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") is variably displayed (variation display). Such a variation display of an ordinary symbol is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game").

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing retention indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general drawing retention memory number as the number of effective passing balls passed through the passing gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. It may be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a game ball entering one of the general winning openings is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming 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 and the like) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided a striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by the player or the like. The hitting control handle may be provided with a single-shot release switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor provided in the hit shooting device or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A which can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is hit when the player holds the operating rod). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger or the like) while the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like) It should just be comprised. Inside the operating rod, a trigger sensor may be incorporated so as to detect a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling the trigger button.

  A controller sensor unit 35A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower tray at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the controller sensor unit has two transparent photosensors (parallel sensor pair) disposed parallel to the board of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player's side facing the pachinko game machine 1 ), And four transmission-type photos that combine the two transmission-type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged vertically to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation stick viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a sensor.

  The member forming the upper tray is, for example, a push button 31B which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B may be provided inside the main body of the upper tray or the like at the installation position of the push button 31B, for detecting a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variation display of the normal symbol is executed by the normal symbol display 20 such that the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, based on the fact that the normal drawing start condition for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, that the previous normal drawing game has ended, after the normal drawing start condition for the normal drawing is satisfied, the normal symbol display 20 The popular figure game by is started.

  In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time as the common-pattern fluctuation time elapses, the determined normal symbol as 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 common figure) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variation display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common figure". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, for example, as the determined normal symbol, the variation display result of the normal symbol is “general symbol lost” Become. In response to the variation display result of the normal symbol being "per common figure", the enlargement and release control (tilting control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip forming the variable winning prize ball device 6B is tilted is performed The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  For example, after the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, by detecting the gaming ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the regular winning ball device 6A by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A special drawing game by the first special symbol display 4A is started based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the previous special drawing game or the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, the second starting condition is established because the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, by the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, after starting the variation display of the special symbol, when the variation display time as the special figure variation time elapses, the variation display of the special symbol The finalized special symbol (special drawing display result) to be the result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" as a specific display result, and a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol. It is a loss. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed, and when a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. The small hit game state may be controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as a "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are used as a big hit symbol, and special symbols indicating the symbol “-” are used as a lost symbol. When the small hit symbol is to be stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number "2" may be used as the small hit symbol. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol or lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol indicator 4B. Also, the special symbol common to both of the special figure games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7, predetermined upper limit time The big winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is performed in which the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is put into the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

  The special winning opening door with the big winning opening opened during execution of the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then the special winning opening is closed, thereby the special variable winning winning ball device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16” or the like). In addition, even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number of times, execution of the round may be ended by establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball did not win a prize winning opening etc.) .

  Among the rounds in the jackpot gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for making the special variable winning prize ball device 7 the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open It is also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for making the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in the first state (open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers of "3", "5" and "7" that become the big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the number of "7" become the big hit symbols corresponding to the probability variation big hit A described later, and "5" The special symbol indicating a number is the jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation big hit B described later. In the big hit gaming state (normally open big hit state) controlled after the big hit symbol of "3" or "7" is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning winning ball device 7 The special variable winning is achieved by opening the big winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. A round of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). In addition, the normally open jackpot state is also referred to as a first specified gaming state.

  In addition, among the special symbols showing the numbers of "3", "5" and "7" that become the big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the number of "3" become the big hit symbols corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit described later, and special variable The special winning opening door of the winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. By changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player by opening the state, the same round as the probability variation big hit A is repeated the first number of times (for example, 16 times) .

  Among the special symbols showing the numbers of "3", "5" and "7" that will be the big hit symbols as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, it is controlled after the special symbol showing the number of "5" is derived In the jackpot gaming state (short-term opening jackpot state), the upper limit time to change the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (during the period when the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) The upper limit is the same as the predetermined period in the normally open big hit state, but the round for changing the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first number of times in the normally open big hit state For example, it is repeatedly executed a second number of times (e.g., 5 times) less than 16 times). In addition, the short-term opening big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In these short-term open big hit states, although the form which made the number of rounds 5 times which is the 2nd number is illustrated, the number of rounds is made the same as the 1st number (for example, 16 times) in a normal open big hit state. On the other hand, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example 6) (upper limit of the period for making the big winning opening open by the big winning opening door) The number of rounds substantially may be made smaller than that of the normally open big hit state by setting the) as a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normally open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, since the number of rounds is smaller than that of the normal open big hit state, it is only necessary to be a big hit state where the expected value of the balls (prize balls) that can be obtained is smaller than that of the normal open big hit state. In addition, in these short-term opening big-hit states, it is not possible to substantially get out balls (prize balls) by setting the opening period of the big winning opening to the second period (0.1 second etc.) for all rounds. It is good also as a big hit game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short opening round specified gaming state, the period for changing the big winning opening to the first state in which the gaming ball easily passes (enters) in each round is the first period in the normal opening round specified gaming state Also, it is normally open by at least one of the short second period and the fact that the number of round executions is the second round number less than the first round number in the special opening round specific gaming state. It is sufficient if there are fewer available balls (prize balls) than the jackpot state.

  In the case of displaying the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) in a stopped state, if these small hit symbols are derived as a finalized special symbol, the small hit game state as a special game state is controlled. good. Specifically, in the small hit gaming state, for example, as described above, in the special variable winning ball device 7 as well as the short-term open big hit state in which the balls are not obtained substantially It is sufficient to execute a variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state).

  In the "left", "middle" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A In response to the start of one of the special drawing games of the second special symbol display 4B and the special drawing game using the second special drawing, the variable display of the effect design is started. And the period from when fluctuation display of the production design is started until fluctuation display ends with the stop display of the fixed production design in each production design display area 5L, 5C and 5R of “left”, “middle”, “right” In such a case, the variable display state of the effect pattern may be in a predetermined reach state.

  Here, with the reach state, when the effect pattern stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the effect pattern is not displayed yet and stopped (“reach variation symbol” The display state in which the fluctuation is continuing, or the display state in which all or part of the rendering symbols are fluctuating in synchronization while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in "left", "middle", "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) in advance The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, "inside") which is not displayed as stopped when the effect symbols (for example, effect symbols indicating alphanumeric characters of "7") constituting the determined big hit combination are stopped and displayed In the symbol display area 5C, etc.) The display condition in which the effect pattern is fluctuating, or the effect pattern is a big hit in all or part of the effect pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is a display state fluctuating in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In addition, in response to the reaching state, the variation speed of the production design is reduced, or a character image (production image imitating a person or the like) different from the production design is displayed in the display area of the production display device 5 Or, by changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing / displaying a moving image different from the effect pattern, or changing the change mode of the effect pattern, the effect operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed. May be Such a rendering operation such as display of character images, change in display mode of background image, reproduction display of moving images, and change in change mode of effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flickering operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And each reach mode differs in the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability"). That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And, when the reach mode of the super reach such as the super reach α and the super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result may become “big hit” compared to the case where the reach mode of the normal reach appears (big hit expectation) Becomes higher. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the reach mode of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the variable display result is “big hit” than when super reach α appears. The big hit expectation is high (big hit expectation: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In the present embodiment, as described later, in the reach, the fluctuation time is set so that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5), and as the fluctuation time becomes longer, the big hit Expectations are getting higher.

  Unlike the reach effect, the fluctuation display state of the production symbol may reach the reach state, and the fluctuation display result may become the "big hit", etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo series” may be executed to notify the player by the variable display mode of the effect pattern or the like. It may be determined whether or not to execute the “slip” and “pseudo-link” variation display effects in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side. In addition, regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side, whether or not to execute the variation display effect of “slip” may be determined on the side of the effect control substrate 12 or not.

  Unlike fluctuating display effects such as reach effects or “slip” or “simulated link”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image or sound output as a message, or lamp, while fluctuating display of the effect pattern. As with lighting, etc., there is a possibility that the fluctuation display state of the production symbol may reach the reach state by the production operation different from the fluctuation display operation of the production symbol, and the reach production by the super reach may be executed An advance notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a "big hit". The production operation to be the notice production is the fluctuation display state of the production design after the fluctuation display of the production design is started in all of the production design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of "left", "middle" and "right". It is sufficient if it is executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the left and right rendering symbol display areas 5L and 5R display the rendering symbol temporarily). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the rendering symbol is in the reach state.

  Among the advance notice effects, those which become the advance notice advance notice effects may be included. Pre-reading advance notice effect suggests the possibility that the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” etc. based on the change of display mode such as the suspension display of the special drawing game before starting the fluctuation display to be the object to be previewed It is an advance notice to be made. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is continuously notified over a continuous notice effect (continuous Also referred to as production). In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, after temporarily displaying the effect pattern temporarily, the effect display is again performed a predetermined number of times to cause the effect pattern to change again (simulated continuous change, re-fluctuating), and artificially In a game machine that performs "pseudo-reed" variable display effects that appear as if multiple variable displays are being performed, the variable display result is "big hit" over the pseudo multiple variable displays. An advance notice effect for continuously giving notice of possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stop-displayed (derived) as a finalized special symbol in the special drawing game, the variation display state of the presentation symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the presentation symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed effect design that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect pattern is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally lost") variation display mode when the variation display result is "loss".

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stop-displayed (derived) as a finalized special symbol in the special drawing game, the variation display state of the presentation symbol becomes a reach state after the variation display of the presentation symbol is started. Depending on the situation, after the reach effect is performed or the reach effect is not performed, the finalized design pattern to be a predetermined reach losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a fluctuation display result of the effect pattern is referred to as a fluctuation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the fluctuation display result is “loss”.

  If the big hit symbol indicating the number "3" is displayed as a special symbol in the special figure game as the special symbol to be the big hit symbol, the variation display state of the production symbol corresponds to the reach state. Then, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed effect pattern to be a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as "non-probable variation big hit combination") is displayed in a stopped state among a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The reach effect may not be executed, and the non-probable variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect pattern.

  The determined effect design that is usually a big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed, for example, in each of the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the effect display device 5 Among the effect symbols of symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are even “2”, “4”, “6” and “8” is “left” or “left” It may be any as long as it is aligned and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "middle" and "right". The effect symbols having symbol numbers of "2", "4", "6" and "8" which usually constitute a big hit combination are usually referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as "non-probable variation symbols").

  In response to the determined special symbol in the special figure game becoming a big hit symbol normally, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed effect symbol of the big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “usually big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. In addition, you may stop-display the big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) normally as a fixed production pattern, without a reach production being performed. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-deterministic change", it is controlled to a normally open big hit state, and after that, time shortening control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the variation display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving control, as described later, so-called electric Chu support is implemented in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normally variable winning ball device 6B is increased. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, etc., and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, as in the case where a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state where the initialization process is performed is performed. In the time-saving control, either of the special figure game being executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state and the variation display result being a "big hit", either condition is established first When it is done, you should finish.

  Among the special symbols that will be the big hit symbols as a final symbol in the special figure game, when the probability change big hit symbols such as the special symbols showing the number “7” are stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the effect symbols is in the reach state In response to becoming, after the same reach effect as when the variation display mode of the production design is "normal" execution is executed, among the big hit combination of plural types, the definite production design which becomes the certain probability variation big hit combination May be stopped. Note that the reach effect may not be executed, and the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect pattern. For example, the fixed effect symbols that will be the probability variation big hit combination have symbol numbers “1” that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the effect display device 5, for example. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbols whose symbol number is “7” among the effect symbols are “left”, “middle”, and “right” predetermined effective lines in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. What is necessary is just the one displayed on top and stopped. A production symbol whose symbol number "7" constitutes a combination of a probability variation big hit is called a probability variation symbol. When a probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a determined special symbol in a special figure game, a fixed effect symbol that is usually a big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the created symbol.

  Among the special symbols that will be short-term opening round big hit symbols as special symbols determined in the special drawing game, when the probability variation big hit symbols such as the special symbols showing the number “5” are stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbols is In response to reaching the reach state, after the same reach effect as when the variation display mode of the effect design is "normal" is executed, it becomes a certain probability variation big hit combination among multiple types of big hit combinations The fixed effect design may be stopped and displayed. Note that the reach effect may not be executed, and the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect pattern. For example, the fixed effect symbols that will be the probability variation big hit combination have symbol numbers “1” that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the effect display device 5, for example. Among the effect symbols of "8", any one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are "1", "3" and "5" other than "7" are "left", "middle" and "right" What is necessary is just to be displayed on the predetermined effective line in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R, and to be stopped and displayed. The effect symbols having symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” that constitute the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols in the same manner as the effect symbols having “7” described above. It should be noted that, when a definite variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in a special figure game, a fixed effect symbol that is usually a big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the created symbol. Good.

  The variation display mode in which the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the final special symbol in the special figure game is the variation display result is "big hit" regardless of whether the finalization design is usually a big hit combination or a positive variation big hit combination. It is referred to as a variation display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “certain change” in a case. In the present embodiment, among the jackpot types of "probability", based on the "big hit" in the variable display result of "7" as the determined special symbol, it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and the end thereof Later, probability fluctuation control (probability change control) is performed together with time-saving control. On the other hand, it is controlled to the short-term open jackpot state based on the "big hit" in the variable display result of "5" as the confirmed special symbol among the big hit type of "certain change", and after that end, the time saving control Stochastic change control (probability change control) is performed.

  The probability variation control result (special figure display result) becoming "big hit" in the special figure game of each time is improved to be higher than that in the normal state by performing these probability change control. The probability change control may be ended when the condition that the variation display result becomes “big hit” after the end of the big hit gaming state and the big hit gaming state is controlled again is satisfied. As with the time saving control, when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times same as the time shortening or 90 times different from the time shortening) after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probability change control ends May be In addition, even if the probability change control is ended when it is determined that the probability change control is to be ended in the probability change fall lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state, even if the probability change control is ended. Good.

  When time saving control is performed, control to make the variation time (general figure variation time) of the normal symbol in the regular drawing game by the regular symbol display 20 shorter than that in the normal state, or the variation of the normal symbol in each regular drawing game Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per common view" than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per common view" The game ball is likely to pass through (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make the tilt control time to perform longer than in the normal state, and control to increase the number of tilts more than in the normal state. By increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied, control (power-chute support control) that is advantageous to the player is performed. As described above, the control that facilitates the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening with the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as high open control. As high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

  By performing the high open control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the wide open state is increased more than when the high open control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special drawing game can be executed frequently, so that The time until the variable display result is a "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high release control can be performed is also referred to as a high release control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both time saving control and high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. The gaming state in which time-saving control or high opening control is performed along with the probability variation control is also referred to as high-probability high-base state. In the present embodiment, although the game state to be controlled is not set, the probability change state in which only the probability change control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which time saving control and high open control are performed together with probability variation control may be referred to as a "probability state", and in order to distinguish it from the high probability low base status, it may be referred to as a time reduction probability variation state. On the other hand, in order to distinguish from the high probability high base state, the positive variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and short time control or high open control is not performed may be referred to as time short non definite variable state. The short time state in which time saving control or high open control is performed without performing the probability change control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability change control nor the time saving control nor the high open control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time reduction control and probability change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game can be executed frequently, and the probability that the variation display result in the special figure game of each time will be a "big hit" Is enhanced for the player. A game state advantageous to a player different from the big hit game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  It should be noted that in the case of stopping display of the small hit symbol, the game state is not changed after being controlled to the above-described small hit gaming state, and the gaming state before the variable display result becomes "small hit" Control should be continued.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the change display of the effect pattern in which the determined effect pattern is a non-probable variation big hit combination or a probability variation big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, for example, after the temporary left-handed display of the effect design that is usually a big hit combination in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the effect display device 5, for example "," "In the" right "effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R again in the state that the same effect pattern is aligned, and production symbol (probable variation symbol) and a big hit usually become a probability variation big hit combination One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is displayed as a finalized effect symbol (stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, the effect pattern which is temporarily stopped and displayed is temporarily changed as the re-lottery effect. It is sufficient if the re-lottery defeat presentation effect is derived and displayed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “certain change”, the re-variation effect pattern that is temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect. The re-lottery winning effect for stopping and displaying the symbol may be performed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be performed.

  After the fixed effect pattern that is usually a big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is derived and displayed, during the execution of the round at the start of the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state, any round ends in the big hit gaming state The period between the start of the next round and the period between the end of the last round in the jackpot gaming state and the start of the next variable display game, etc. A big hit during the jackpot promotion effect to be a notification effect may be executed. Note that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion promotion may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state or the like. The jackpot promotion promotion that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state may be referred to in particular as "ending promotion promotion".

  In the jackpot promotion promotion, there is no jackpot promotion promotion production that announces that there is a promotion in which the gaming state becomes a definite change state despite the confirmed production symbol being usually a big hit combination, and that there is no promotion in a definite change state There is a jackpot promotion failure production to notify. For example, in the jackpot promotion promotion, the production pattern is variably displayed in the display area of the production display device 5 and either one of the normal symbol and the probability symbol is stopped and displayed as the production display result, or the fluctuation display of the production design It is sufficient to inform the player of the presence or absence of the promotion to be a probability change state by displaying different effect images.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate and the like are arranged on the back of the gaming board 2 etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Also, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the first special figure or the second special figure Of the predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control.

  The main circuit board 11 includes, for example, a microcomputer 100 for game control, a switch circuit 110 for capturing detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls, and transmitting the detection signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control, and the microcomputer 100 for game control A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  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 displays the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. And various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric parts for presentation such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 produces effects such as all or part of the display operation in the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L, 8R, all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 etc. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for the purpose to execute a predetermined rendering operation.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output voice based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform the audio | voice signal processing for this are 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, lighting / extinguishing the game effect lamp 9 etc. A lamp control board 14 or the like for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wire for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as one called a sensor. It is sufficient if it has. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a common view hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command form may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is configured by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for specifying a change start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for specifying the start of change in the special figure game using the second special view in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is variably displayed on each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the variable symbol display of the special symbol game. It is a fluctuation pattern specification command which specifies fluctuation patterns (variation time), such as a pattern. Here, XXH represents an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set in accordance with the content of an instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set in accordance with the designated variation pattern or the like.

  The command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for specifying a change display result such as a special symbol or an effect pattern. In the fluctuation display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the judgment result (predetermination result) of whether the fluctuation display result is “lost” or “big hit”, or the fluctuation display result is “big hit” Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plural types the big hit type in the case of “1” is to be set.

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result specification command indicating a result of a prior determination that the variable display result is "loss". The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probably big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result specification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable big hit B", and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result specification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable change big hit" and the big hit type determination result. When small hits are to be generated, a variable display result specification command (for example, command 8 CX 4 H (X is an arbitrary value of 1 to 3)) corresponding to the small hits is set, and the variable display result is “small hits It is sufficient to notify the result of the predetermination to the effect.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command which designates the fluctuation stop (decision) of the effect pattern in the effect pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set in accordance with, for example, the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, command 9500H is set as the first gaming state designating command corresponding to the gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither time reduction control nor probability change control is performed, and time reduction control The second game state designating command corresponding to the gaming state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which the probability change control is not performed is set. In addition, command 9502H is set as a third game state specification command corresponding to a gaming state in which probability change control is performed but time reduction control is not performed (high probability low base state, time reduction none probability change state), command 9503H is time reduction control and probability change The fourth game state designation command corresponds to the game state (high probability high base state, time reduction definite change state) in which the control is performed together.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of the effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in an open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening for notifying that it is a period in which the special winning opening has changed from the opening state to the closing state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a big hit end designation command for specifying the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command or the jackpot end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-decision result or the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-decision result and the jackpot classification determination result and the EXT data to be set may be made different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command . In the special winning opening open notification command and the special winning opening after open notification command, different EXT data, for example, corresponding to the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal open big hit state or short open open big hit state Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. It is a first starting opening winning combination designating command notifying that a first starting condition for executing a special drawing game using a first special drawing in first special symbol display 4A is established. The command ball 200H is that the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred It is a 2nd starting opening winning a prize specified command which notifies that the 2nd starting condition for performing the special figure game using the 2nd special figure in the 2nd special symbol indicator 4B was satisfied based on it.

  The command C1XXH is a first pending storage number notification command for reporting the first special view pending storage number. The command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for reporting the second special view pending storage number. For example, when the first start opening winning combination designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold storage number notification command is transmitted. , And is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted when, for example, the second starting opening winning combination designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , And is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. In the first reserve memory number notification command and the second reserve memory number notification command, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserve memory decreases), It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

  Instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for reporting the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to notify the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (determination result specification command at the time of winning) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Among these commands, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" as a determination result at the time of winning and a determination result of a big hit type (certain change, non certain change, sudden change). In addition, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating whether the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 is any one of “non-reach”, “super reach”, and “other” variation pattern as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a program for game control, fixed data, etc., and a work for game control. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 for providing an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 for executing a control operation by executing a game control program, and updating of numerical data representing a random number independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view exemplifying a random number value counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number value MR1 for special display result determination, a random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, a random value MR3 for variation pattern determination, Numerical data representing each of the random value MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be able to be counted. Note that other random values may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random numbers used to control the progress of such a game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 updates the various numerical value data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of the MR 4 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result such as the special symbol in the special figure game as the "big hit". It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type in the case where the variable display result is "big hit" as any of the "probably variable big hit A", "probably variable big hit B" and "non-probable change". It is a random value, and takes, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is a random number value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display of the special symbol or the rendering symbol to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, "1" to " It takes a value in the range of 997 ".

  The random number value MR4 for determining the common drawing display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per common drawing" or "general drawing lost". It is a random number value, and takes, for example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is "losing", the variation display corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the production symbol is "non reach" and the case where it is "reach" A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the result is a "big hit". In addition, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "loss" and the fluctuation display mode of the production pattern is "non-reach" is called non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss fluctuation pattern") and fluctuation The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the rendering pattern is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit" is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... You may provide the normal reach fluctuation pattern of. In addition to the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in this embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation patterns super reach α and super reach β. . In addition, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as the super reach α and the super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed However, the special figure fluctuation time is set to be longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the fluctuation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set to be high. In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation.

  In this embodiment, as described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined in advance, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. Although the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, random number values for variation pattern type determination are provided, and these variation pattern types are determined. A fluctuation pattern to be executed from a fluctuation pattern belonging to a fluctuation pattern belonging to the determined type since the kind of fluctuation pattern is first determined from a random value It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 of the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, etc. 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 in advance for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Also, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of 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 plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data etc. which constitute a fluctuation pattern table are stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, the display result determination table common to the first and second special views is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the small hit When making the winning probability of the small hit different between the first special figure and the second special figure when generating the second special figure, the separate display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do so.

  The display result determination table is determined as a variation display result in the special drawing game using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display 4A and the special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the variation display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for the special view display result determination. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special view display result according to whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) or the probability changing state (high probability state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determination is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" or "loss".

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special view display result determination is the determination result whether to control the special view display result to the big hit gaming state as the "big hit". It is the judgment data to be allocated. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state), more determination values are “big hit” than in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special view display result. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special view display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the "big hit" when in the normal state or the time reduction state (low probability state). Then, compared with the probability (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that it is determined that the special image display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the "big hit" is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability change state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state or time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state to be higher.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the big hit classification determination table of this embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state as "big hit", the big hit type is any one of a plurality of big hit types based on the random value MR2 for big hit type determination. Is a table that is referenced to determine the In the big hit classification determination table, the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special figure game is the first special figure (the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special figure (the second special figure The numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type judgment according to whether it is a special figure game by the symbol display 4B is “non-probability change”, “probability change big hit A”, “probable change big hit B It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as.

  Here, the big hit type in the present embodiment will be described using FIG. 7B. In the present embodiment, high probability control and time saving control are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state as the big hit type. There are set a definite variation big hit A or a definite variation big hit B to shift to the high definite base state, and a non-probable variation big hit to execute only the time reduction control to shift to the low certainty high base status after the big hit gaming state ends.

  In the big hit gaming state due to "probable big hit A" and the big hit gaming state due to "non-probable big hit", as described above, 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to a first state advantageous to the player 16 rounds), is a regular open jackpot repeatedly executed. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state by "probable big hit B", as described above, five times (so-called five rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. It is a short-term open jackpot. Therefore, "probably big hit A" may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R), and "probably big hit B" may be referred to as 5 rounds (5R).

  The high probability control and the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the definite variation big hit A or the definite variation big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that occurred again is the definite variation big hit A or the definite variation big hit B, the high probability control and the time saving control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state It is a so-called continuous state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time reduction control to be executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to "non-deterministic big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or the predetermined number of special figure games It ends by becoming a big hit game state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit classification determination table shown in FIG. 7, depending on whether the variation special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing, for the big hit classification of "probably variable big hit A" and "probably changed big hit B" Allocation of judgment values is different. That is, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is assigned to the big hit type of "probable big hit B" with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probable variation big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be any one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special drawing game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A. And if the jackpot type is determined to be any of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. And, it is possible to make the proportion of determining the jackpot type “a certainty big hit B” with a small number of rounds different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is controlled to the short open jackpot state with a small number of rounds as "probably variable big hit B". In the gaming state in which the game ball is easy to enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, avoiding frequent occurrences of short-term opening big hit state with few winning balls obtained and lowering the game entertaining Can be prevented.

  In the setting example of the big hit classification determination table shown in FIG. 7, the assignment of the judgment value to the big hit type of “non-probability change” is made regardless of whether the variation special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing. Since it is considered identical, the probability of becoming a non-deterministic big hit and the probability of becoming a positive big variation are made the same regardless of whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure.

  Therefore, as described above, the assignment of the determination value to the “probable variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the variation feature is the first special view or the second special view, “certainly variation big hit A The assignment of the judgment value to “” also differs depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and the variation special figure is the second special figure for “probable variation big hit A” with a large number of rounds. Is set to be easier to determine than the case of the first special view.

  In addition, even when the fluctuation special drawing is the second special drawing, the judgment value of the predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special drawing is the first special drawing is assigned to the big hit type of “probably variable big hit B” May be For example, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value may be assigned to the jackpot type “probable variation big hit B” as compared to the case where the variation special figure is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing, determination of the jackpot type may be performed with reference to common table data.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, and the variation pattern is one of the plurality of types described above according to the result of the prior determination. Decide on one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is previously determined that the special figure display result is "big hit", and the special figure display result is "lost". A loss change pattern determination table to be used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table for the big hit, each fluctuation pattern of normal reach big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big fluctuation fluctuation pattern (PB1-2), super reach β big fluctuation fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment. In the present embodiment, when the type of the big hit is “probability big hit A” or “probable big hit B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the type of big hit is “non-probable big hit”. In this case, the super reach α is assigned so that it is easy to be determined, and when the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it does not become “positively variable big hit A” or “positively variable big hit B” This can increase the player's sense of expectation.

  In addition, the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss is used when the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss A used when the number of pending storages is 1 or less and the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4. When the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the variation pattern determination table C for loss used when the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8, and the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is performed And the fluctuation pattern determination table D for loss used in advance are prepared.

  In the change pattern determination table A for loss, the change pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the change pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the change pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), super reach A predetermined random number value is allocated as a determination value within the range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of the β loss. Also, in the fluctuation pattern determination table B for loss, the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the super reach fluctuation in which the total number of pending memories corresponds to 2 to 4 A predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment with respect to the fluctuation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3) ing. In addition, in the fluctuation pattern determination table C for loss, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss of shortening (PA1-3) corresponding to the total number of pending storages of 5 to 8, fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), super reach A predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment with respect to the fluctuation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3) ing. In addition, in the fluctuation pattern determination table D for loss, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss of shortening (PA1-4) corresponding to time-shortening control, the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss ( PA2-2) A predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value within the range which can be taken by the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment with respect to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further, the fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) The fluctuation time is shorter in the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) than in the). Therefore, when the number of pending storages increases, the non-reach losing variation pattern is determined with a short variation time, so that the pending storage is easily digested, and the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit number of 4 When start winning is achieved, it becomes difficult to generate useless starting winning without holding memory, and when the number of holding memories decreases, fluctuation pattern of non-reach lose without long shortening of fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), the time for the variable display becomes long, and it is possible to prevent the decrease in interest of the game due to the non-execution of the variable display.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source which is partially or entirely produced on a predetermined power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). Ru. In particular, at least data according to the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means (eg, a special map process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 is a special view reserve storage unit 151A, a general drawing reserve storage unit 151B, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, and a game control counter setting unit A game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided.

  The special figure reserve storage unit 151A is a special figure that is not yet started although the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the start winning (first start winning) occurs. The game ball passes (enters) the reserve data of the game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) and the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Although the start winning combination (second starting winning combination) has occurred, the reserved data of the special drawing game (special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display 4B) but not started is stored. As an example, the special view reserve storage unit 151A associates the reserve number with the reserve number in the order of winning to the first start winning aperture (the order of detection of gaming balls) and determines whether the gaming sphere has passed (entered) the first start winning aperture. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition in passing (entering) of the game ball shown, and the randomness value for the big hit type judgment. A numerical value MR2, numerical data representing a random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc. are stored as pending data. The reserve data stored in the special view reserve storage unit 151A in this manner indicates that the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the variation display result in the special view game (special view display result) Is a hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to be a big hit based on the above.

  In addition, as an example, special figure reservation storage section 151A, the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening in association with the hold number in the winning order (the detection order of gaming balls) to the second starting winning opening The random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second start condition at the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR2 and the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are stored as pending data. The reserve data stored in the special view reserve storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variation display result in the special view game (special view display result) Is a hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to be a big hit based on the above. In addition, the special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores until the number of storages of the reservation data reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "8").

  The game ball has passed (entered) the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by the game ball having passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and the second start winning port. It is also possible to store hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning due to each other in association with the hold numbers in separate hold storage units.

  The common drawing reservation storage unit 151B stores the held information of the common drawing game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the gaming ball that has passed the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common drawing reserve storage unit 151B determines the common drawing display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the gaming ball in correspondence with the holding number in the order that the gaming ball passed the passing gate 41 For example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progression of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating count values of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for causing the CPU 103 to update a part or all of the game random numbers by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numeric data indicating each random value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 includes an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with a CPU for effect control 120 which performs control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing a program for effect control, fixed data and the like, and a work area for the CPU 120 for effect control. RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, etc., and the random number for indicating the random value independently of the CPU 120 for effect control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, the effect control board 12 executes a program for effect control read out from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120 to execute a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121, a change data write operation in which the effect control CPU 120 writes various change data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 in the RAM 122 Fluctuation data read operation to read out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, reception operation to receive various signal input from outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, the effect control CPU 120 to I / O for effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of 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.

  The effect control board 12 includes a wire for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5 and a wire for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring or the like for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14 is connected.

  In addition, also on the side of the effect control board 12, similarly to the main board 11, for example, random number values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining types of various effects such as advance notice effects are set.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data that configures a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 120 for effect control to make various determinations, determinations, and settings, and pattern data that configures various effect control patterns. There is.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, the effect model, etc.) The effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is configured of data indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special pattern change effect control pattern, a notice effect effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like may be stored.

  The special figure fluctuation time effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns, in the period from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time when the definite special symbol as the special figure display result is derived and displayed Composed of data indicating the control content of various rendering operations such as variable display operation of production pattern, reach production, effect display operation in re-lottery production, etc. or various production display operations without variable display of production pattern It is done. The notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress status of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control content.

  For example, a plurality of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different may be included in the special figure change time effect control pattern, for example, for each change pattern for executing the reach effect.

  As an area for holding various data used to control the rendering operation, the RAM 122 mounted on the rendering control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is, for example, a rendering control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 9A. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 9A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. There is.

  For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main substrate 11, etc. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of effect images on the screen of the effect display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 9B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. A storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total number of reserved storages of special drawing suspension storage is provided in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. It is done. When there is a start winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, the variation category designation Three commands called commands are transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 as one set. A storage area (entry) for storing the start opening winning combination designating command, the symbol designating command, and the variation category designating command in association is stored in the storage area corresponding to the special figure holding storage in the start winning receive command buffer 194A. It is secured.

  Alternatively, the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) notified from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 may be stored in the storage area (entry).

  As for the storage contents of these storage areas (entries), when the start condition is satisfied and the fluctuation display of the topmost pending storage (buffer number "1") is started, the topmost pending storage is cleared, and one is stored. Will be shifted up one by one.

  In addition, a storage area of buffer number “0” for storing the content of the pending storage for which the start condition is satisfied is provided, and the storage content is the effect pattern stop processing executed when the variable display is ended. It may be cleared in

  Furthermore, in the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A of this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the determination of the effect pattern according to the determination of the execution of the advance notice effect in the advance notice effect determination process (FIG. 22) described later (FIG. 22). In other words, a display undecided flag indicating that determination of the effect pattern is undecided by newly storing a start opening winning combination designation command, a symbol designation command, and a change category designation command by the occurrence of a new start winning combination. And a storage display flag in which a flag value corresponding to a presentation pattern (display mode) of the storage storage display is set, and the storage area can be stored in association with each buffer number corresponding to the special view storage It is secured for each storage area (entry).

  In the hold display flag, “0” corresponding to the effect pattern of the normal hold storage display is set when the execution of the pre-read preview effect is not determined in the pre-read advance notice effect determination process described later. In the case where the hold storage display of the normal display mode (for example, the display mode of the circle “o”) is displayed in the hold storage display area 5D and the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined, the normal display mode and Is set by setting “1” (for example, the display mode of the square “◇”) or “2” (for example, the display mode of the star “☆”) corresponding to the effect pattern of the reserved memory display of different special modes , A special storage status display different from the normal display mode is displayed in the storage storage display area 5D, and it is possible to be a big hit or super reach in the variable display corresponding to the temporary storage display It is adapted to be notice to be high.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the fluctuation stop effect described later, which is one aspect of the pre-read advance notice effect, is determined, "3" corresponding to that for the fluctuation stop effect is set as the hold display flag. And, as described later, it is predicted that the possibility of becoming a big hit or becoming a super reach is high in the fluctuation display based on the pending storage corresponding to the fluctuation stop effect by the fluctuation stop effect being executed. It has become so. As will be described later, in this fluctuation stop effect, the effect image of the display screen during the fluctuation display is in a stopped state, and the fluctuation display of the effect design is erased (see FIG. 32 (B)). The state in which the effect image is stopped is maintained until the variable display is started based on the hold storage. And while the said fluctuation | variation display is started, fluctuation | variation stop production is cancelled | released.

  At the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the effect control CPU 120 starts the command when starting winning at the top of the empty entry corresponding to the special view reservation storage of the reception command buffer 194A (the youngest in buffer number Store from the entry). At the time of starting winning, from starting opening winning specified command to fluctuation category specified command is transmitted sequentially. Therefore, if command reception is performed, the start opening winning combination designation command, the symbol designation command, and the variation category designation command are stored in storage areas respectively corresponding to the end "1" to "8" of the buffer number corresponding to the special view reservation storage. It will be stored in the order of

  The command stored in the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9 (B) has an entry corresponding to the buffer number "1" (hold of the start of the variable display to be started) every time the variable display of the effect design is started. While the items stored in the entry corresponding to the storage are deleted, the storage contents of the entries (buffer numbers "2" to "8") corresponding to the buffer number "2" or later are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 9 (B), when the variable display of the effect pattern of the special drawing reservation storage is finished, each command stored in the buffer number "1" is deleted, and the buffer number "2" The respective commands stored in are shifted to the buffer number “1”, and the respective commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” are shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”, Each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers "4" to "8" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "3" to "7".

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, 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 initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, and the second starting opening via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13 ).

  Following the information output process, the game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the gaming random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main substrate 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display 4B, opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, and the like in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing is executed (S16). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing to control the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Allows setting of tilting movement of winglet etc.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, After control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, 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. By setting the state to the off state or the like, transmission of effect control commands based on settings in the command transmission table is enabled. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 10 as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any one of the processes of S22 to S29 in accordance with the value of the special view process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning determination process of S21, as shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first detects the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on based on (S101). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (S101; Y), the number of first special view pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special view game using the first special view, has a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is obtained (S102). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the number of first to-be-stored storages by reading the first to-be-stored storage number count value which is the storage value of the first to-be-stored storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. For example, when the number of first to-be-stored storages is not the upper limit in S102 (S102; N), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" (S103) .

  When the first starting opening switch 22A is off at S101 (S101; N), or when the number of first special view storage blocks has reached the upper limit at S102 (S102; Y), the normally variable winning ball device Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by 6B, it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is on (S104). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (S104; Y), the second special view pending storage number, which is the pending storage number of the special view game using the second special view, has a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is obtained (S105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special image storage number by reading the second storage number count value, which is the storage value of the second storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special drawing reserve storage number is not the upper limit value in S105 (S105; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2" (S106) .

  After one of the processes of S103 and S106 is executed, the number of to-be-saved special figure storages according to the starting opening buffer value, which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer, is updated to add 1 (S107). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first pending storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second pending storage 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. In addition, 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. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to add one (S108). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the process of S108, the CPU 103 uses the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination or the big hit type determination among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical value data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are extracted (S109). The numerical data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored at the head of the free entry in the special view holding storage unit according to the starting opening buffer value by being set as holding information (S110). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", while the numeric data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored in the special view holding storage unit 151A, when the starting opening buffer value is "2," the special drawing Numerical value data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored in the reserve storage unit 151A.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment and the random number value MR2 for the big hit classification judgment is whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is "big hit", and further the fluctuation display result It is used to determine the jackpot type in the case of "big hit". Random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern decision, is used in order to decide the fluctuation pattern which includes the fluctuation indicatory time of special design and the production design. The CPU 103 executes the process of S109 to extract numerical data indicating all of the random number values used for the determination of the variation display mode including the variation display result of the special symbol and the presentation symbol and the variation display time.

  Subsequent to the process of S110, the transmission setting of the start opening winning combination designation command according to the start opening buffer value is performed (S111). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting opening winning specified command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the transmission command buffer in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer, etc. The setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning combination designation command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second starting opening winning specified command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. The setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning combination designation command is performed. The start opening prize winning specification command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 10 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Be done.

  Following the process of S111, a winning random number value determination process is executed (S112). After the winning random number value determination process (see FIG. 13) is performed, it is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" (S114). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is “1” (Y in S114), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (S115), and the processing proceeds to S104. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (N in S114), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (S116), and the starting winning judgment processing is performed. Finish. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a starting winning combination of valid gaming balls, it is possible to surely complete the processing based on the detection of both starting starting winning combinations.

  FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S112 of FIG. 12 as random number value determination processing at the time of winning. In the present embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and effect symbols is started, special pattern display processing (S22 of FIG. 11, FIG. 15) to be described later "special pattern display results (special symbols of variable display results)" A determination is made as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state as a "big hit". Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S23 in FIG. 11, FIG. 16) to be described later, determination of a variation pattern, etc. specifically defining the variation display mode of the rendering symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the in-winning random number value determination process of S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the special view display result, and whether or not the variation display mode of the rendering symbol is the predetermined display mode with the super reach. As a result, it is determined that the variation display of the special symbol and the effect design based on the detection of the game ball entering the start winning opening is started, that is, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation display. Before, it is determined that the special figure display result will be a "big hit" or which category of the variation display mode of the effect design will be the variation display mode, and based on this determination result, by the effect control CPU 120 etc. As will be described later, the presence or absence of the execution of the preview advance notice effect is determined.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 13A, the CPU 103 first checks the state of the time saving flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, for example. The present gaming state in is identified (S121). The CPU 103 identifies the definite variation state when the definite variation flag is on, and identifies the short time status when the definite variation flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are off. At times, it may be specified that it is in the normal state.

  Following the process of S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected and set (S122). Thereafter, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination extracted in S109 of FIG. 12 is within the predetermined big hit determination range (S123). In the jackpot judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special display display result of "big hit" in the display result judgment table selected by the processing of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each judgment value. It is only necessary to be able to determine the presence or absence of a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing one by one. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum value and the maximum value of the big hit determination range by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the big hit determination range. It is only necessary to be able to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be "big hit".

  When it is determined in S123 that the jackpot is not within the judgment range, that is, when it is judged that the jackpot will not be a jackpot at the time of the fluctuation display (S123; N), the symbol according to the fluctuation display result being "loss" The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S124), and it is determined whether the time saving flag is set, that is, whether the current gaming state is the time saving state (S125). If the time saving flag is not set (S125; N), the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected and set, and if the time saving flag is set (S125; Y), the variation pattern determination table for loss Select D and set (S127).

  The loss change pattern determination table A is a loss change pattern determination table used when the number of pending storages is one or less. Further, the change pattern determination table D for loss is a change pattern determination table for loss used when the gaming state is the high base state in which time saving control is being executed.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the loss variation pattern determination table A and the loss variation pattern determination table D, the loss variation pattern determination table is used when the total number of pending storages is two to four. B and the fluctuation pattern determination table C for loss used when the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance, but as shown in FIG. Of C, in the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss A, a value from 0 to A within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is allocated to the fluctuation pattern for non-reach, and fluctuation for loss In the pattern determination tables B and C, a value exceeding 0 to A within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination with respect to non-reach variation patterns It is allocated. On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern determination tables for loss A to C, values from B to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach among the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment.

  Therefore, by determining the change pattern using the change pattern determination table A for loss in S126, the determination of non-reach and super reach always requires non-reach or super reach even if the number of pending storages changes after the determination. Since it becomes a fluctuation pattern, it is judged using the fluctuation pattern judgment table A for losing in the judgment at the time of starting winning.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, if it is determined in S123 that the jackpot determination range is in effect, that is, if it is determined that the jackpot will be a variation display (S123; Y), for jackpot type determination Based on the random value MR2, the jackpot type is determined (S128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special view (the “first special view” corresponding to “1” or the “second special view” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start opening buffer value. The table data for determining the big hit type is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is determined.

  Also, the transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the big hit type determined in S128 is executed (S129), and the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining the big hit variation pattern to any one of a plurality It sets (S130).

  After performing any of the processes of S126, S127, and S130, the fluctuation pattern determination table set in the processes of S126, S127, and S130 and numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are used. The variation category according to the range of the determination value including the random value MR3 is determined (S131). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13B, when at least the variation display result is "loss", the variation category in which the variation display mode is "non-reach" in common regardless of the total number of pending storages And a variation category that is a variation display mode of "super reach", and a variation category of "other" that is a variation display mode (for example, normal reach) other than "non reach" and "super reach". It is only necessary to determine whether or not such a change category is determined based on

  Then, after setting for transmitting the variation category designation command to the effect control board 12 according to the determination result by the process of S131 (S132), the winning random number value determination process is ended.

  In the random number determination process at the time of winning, when the fluctuation stop effect flag described later is set, that is, when there is a start winning when the fluctuation stop effect is being executed, the fluctuation pattern of normal reach and super reach The variation pattern may be determined using the loss variation pattern determination table D in which the determination random number value is not assigned.

  The special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, whether to start the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B based on the presence / absence of the reserve data stored in the special view reserve storage unit 151A, etc. It is determined whether or not it is not. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for the special image display result determination, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect pattern is "big hit" Make a decision (pre-decision) before being displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variation display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, the finalized special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B (big hit symbol or Missing symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, the fluctuation pattern can be selected from any of a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination based on the result of the prior determination of whether or not the fluctuation display result is "big hit". It includes the process of deciding whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

  By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the fluctuation pattern setting processing of S23, the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation display time of the finalized special symbol, the special symbol and the effect symbol as the fluctuation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. Processing for determining the variable display mode of

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process to make settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol Processing etc. is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special figure variation timer value which is the storage value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is decremented by 1 or incremented by 1 Whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in the special symbol display 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, it is progressed by a common timer A measurement of time is taken. Further, it is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the special symbol variation process of S24 is the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol indicator 4A, and the second special figure in the second special symbol indicator 4B. It is sufficient that the process of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special drawing game using the symbol is controlled by the common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stopping process of S25 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the finalized special symbol as the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) It includes the process of making settings for Then, it is determined whether the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or not, and if the big hit flag is on, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "4". Be done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special process process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, on the basis of the fluctuation indication result becoming “big hit” and the like, the processing etc which does the setting in order to start execution of the round in big hit game state and open the big winning opening include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “positively big hit A”, or “positively big hit B”. May be As an example, regardless of the big hit type, while setting the upper limit of the period which makes the big winning a prize opening state to "29 seconds", the opening frequency of the big winning a prize opening which becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round In the case of “or“ probable variation big hit A ”, setting to“ 16 times ”may be performed to set the normally open big hit state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable big hit B,” setting the number of open big wins, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, to “five times” sets the short open jackpot state You should be At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit open processing of S27 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "5". The big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the processing of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6". .

  The big hit opening post process of S28 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round with the big winning opening opened reached the large winning opening opening frequency maximum value, the winning opening opening frequency maximum value was reached In this case, the process of setting for transmitting the big hit end designation command is included. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum winning opening open number maximum value, while the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5", when the maximum winning opening opening number maximum value is reached, the special drawing The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In this big hit end processing, waiting corresponding to a period in which ending effect is executed as a rendering operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state by a rendering device such as the rendering display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the gaming effect lamp 9, etc. It includes processing to stand by until time elapses, processing to perform various settings (set of probability change flag and time reduction flag) to start probability change control and time reduction control corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc. . When such setting is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "0".

  In the big hit end processing, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read out, and the big hit type is “non-probable variation big hit”, “probably variation big hit A”, “certain variation big hit B” Identify if there was. Then, if it is determined that the identified jackpot type is not "non-probable variation big hit", setting (setting of a probability variation flag) for starting the probability variation control is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variation big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (preset corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game executable during the setting of the time reduction flag and time reduction control) A predetermined count initial value ("100" in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 11 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first confirms the value of the current total pending storage number (S141). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the current total number of pending storages is 0, the processing ends.

  If the current total pending storage number is not 0, CPU 103 determines whether the first data of the data set in special view pending storage unit 151A (see FIG. 8) is data indicating “first”. (S142). If the first data set in the special view reserve storage unit 151A is not the data indicating the "first" (that is, the data indicating the "second") (S142; N), the CPU 103 selects the special symbol pointer Data indicating "second" is set in (flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing for the second special symbol) (S144). If the first data set in the special view storage unit 151A is data indicating "first" (S142; Y), the CPU 103 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer ( S143).

  By executing the processing of S141 to S144, in this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol is displayed according to the starting winning order in which the gaming balls have won in the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The variation display of the special symbol is executed.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the special view hold storage unit corresponding to the number of pending storages indicated by the special symbol pointer = 1 in the RAM 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (S145) .

  Then, the CPU 103 subtracts one from the count value of the reserve storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of the special view reserve storage unit 151A (S146). When the special symbol pointer indicates "first", CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first pending storage number counter and shifts the contents of each entry in special view pending storage unit 151A. Do. When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserve storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each entry in the special view reserve storage unit 151A are shifted.

  Here, the CPU 103 corresponds each random number value stored in the entry corresponding to the number of pending storages = n (n = 2 to 8) in the special view pending storage unit 151A of the RAM 102 to the number of pending storages = n-1. Store in the entry

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas (entries) corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the number of pending storages = 1 to 8 .

  When the CPU 103 subtracts one from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer in S146, the first hold indicator 25A or the second hold is based on the count value of the hold storage counter decremented. Control for changing the display of the display 25B is also performed.

  Then, after the CPU 103 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (S147), the CPU 103 decreases the value of the current total pending storage number by one. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (S148).

  In addition, CPU 103, based on the value of the pending storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction, control for transmitting the pending storage number specification command of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control board 12 (transmission Setting) is performed (S149). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the first number-of-held-storages specifying command. In addition, when a value indicating “second” is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting a second holding storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is performed on the first start winning opening, that is, "first processing indicating that the first special symbol is to be executed" Data indicating "", or data indicating "second" indicating execution of processing for the second start winning opening, that is, data indicating "second" indicating execution of processing for the second special symbol Is set to the special symbol pointer. And in subsequent processing in special symbol process processing, processing according to data set to a special symbol pointer is performed.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads the numerical value of the special view display result determination random number MR1 and determines whether the read numerical value of MR1 is within the range of the big hit (S150). Specifically, when the CPU 103 does not set the probability change flag, that is, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 6, the read MR1 value is one of the big hit determination values. If it is determined whether the probability change flag is set, that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state, the read MR1 numerical value is within the range of the jackpot judgment value 10000 to 12180. It is determined whether the

  If the value of MR1 is not within the range of the big hit determination value (S150; N), the CPU 103 proceeds to S155, and if the value of MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination value (S150; Y), the CPU 103 proceeds to S151. Transition.

  In S151, the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as any one of a plurality of types (S152).

  Next, using the selected big hit type determination table, the CPU 103 uses the type corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number MR2 for big hit type determination (“non-probable big hit”, “probably big hit A” or “positively big hit B”) ) Is determined as the type of jackpot (S153).

  Further, the CPU 103 sets data indicating the determined type of the big hit in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 102 (S154). For example, "01" is set as data indicating the big hit type when the big hit type is "probably big hit A", and "02" is set as the data indicating the big hit type when the big hit type is "probably big hit B" If the jackpot type is “non-probable variation jackpot”, “03” is set as data indicating the jackpot type.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (S155). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is an out pattern is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, according to the determination result of the big hit type, it decides the stop design of the special symbol “1”, “3”, “7” which becomes the big hit symbol. That is, when the big hit type is determined as "probable variation big hit B", "1" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "non-probability variation big hit" is determined, the "3" is the stop symbol of the special symbol If you decide and decide to "probably big hit A", decide "7" as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S23) (S156).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S23 of FIG. 11 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (S161). Then, if the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types (S162).

  When the big hit flag is off in S161 (S161; N), for example, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (is set), etc. It is determined whether or not the time saving control is performed while the state is the definite variation state or the time saving state (S163). Then, if the time saving flag is on (S163; Y), the loss variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types (S164).

  On the other hand, when the time saving control is not being performed, that is, when the time saving flag is off (not set) (S163; N), for example, the total hold storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 The total pending storage number is specified by reading stored values, and it is determined whether the specified total pending storage number is 2 or more (S165).

  If the total number of pending storages specified is not 2 or more (S165; N), the loss variation pattern determination table A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S165; N) S166).

  If the specified total pending storage number is two or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167 to further determine whether the total pending storage number is five or more (S167).

  If the total number of pending storages is not 5 or more (S167; N), the loss variation pattern determination table B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S168) .

  In addition, when the total number of pending storages is 5 or more (S167; Y), the loss variation pattern determination table C is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. (S169).

  After performing any of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, for example, it is selected based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination stored in the fluctuation random number buffer or the like. The variation pattern is determined to be any one of a plurality of types by referring to either the jackpot variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D (S170).

  In addition, when the big hit flag is off, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the process of S170, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display mode of the rendering symbol is to be "reach". That is, the process of S170 includes the process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the effect design is to be in the reach state when the variable display result is "loss".

  After the variation pattern is determined in S170, according to the variation special figure designation buffer value, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A, and the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display 4B In order to start one of the special drawing games using the special drawing, the setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (S171). As an example, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of S171, setting is performed to transmit various commands used for the start of variation of the special symbol (S172). For example, when the fluctuation special view designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to issue a game state designation command to the effect control board 12, a first fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a fluctuation display result. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first suspension storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is In the transmission command buffer provided in, the data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to issue a game state designation command to the effect control board 12, a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a fluctuation display result. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. In the buffer area.

  After the process of S172 is executed, a special figure fluctuation time which is a fluctuation display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (S173). The special figure fluctuation time that is the special symbol fluctuation display time is the time required from the start of the special symbol fluctuation in the special drawing game until the finalized special symbol that is the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed It is. Thereafter, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (S174), and the variation pattern setting processing is ended.

  Every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 10 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed based on the command transmission setting in S172, the main board 11 transmits a command to the game control state specification command to the effect control board 12 The first fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the fluctuation display result notification command, the first suspension storage number notification command or the second suspension storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is first transmitted, the first change start command or the second change start command, the change pattern specification command The game state designation command, the first hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S25 of FIG. 11 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and makes the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol (S181). In addition, when the fluctuation special drawing specification buffer value is “1” indicating the first special drawing, the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A is ended, and the fluctuation special drawing specification buffer value is In the case of "2" indicating the second special figure, the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B is ended. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 (S 182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183), and if the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the time saving flag if the probability change flag or the time saving flag is set (S184). Set according to the stored big hit type 1 to send the big hit start 1 specified command (positive variable A), the big hit start 2 specified command (positive variable B), the big hit start 3 specified command (not positive variable) (S185 ).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a gaming state designating command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 5) is set in the big hit display time timer (S187). Further, the number of opening times (for example, 16 times in the case of non probability variation big hit or probability variation big hit A, 5 times in the case of probability variation big hit B) is set in the special winning opening open number counter (S188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (S26) (S189).

  On the other hand, in step S190, the CPU 103 determines whether the value of the time saving number counter is “0”. If the value of the time saving number counter is “0” (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

  On the other hand, if the value of the time reduction counter is not "0" (S190; N), that is, if it is a high base state in which the time reduction remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S191) . Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0" (S193). If it is not "0" (S193; N), the process proceeds to S196 and the value of the time reduction counter is "0." If it is "" (S193; Y), the game state corresponding to the set state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag (specifically, low probability) after clearing the time saving flag to end time saving control (S194) After the transmission setting of the game state designation command corresponding to the low base) is performed (S195), the process proceeds to S196.

  In S196, after updating the value of the special drawing process flag to "0" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, the special symbol stop processing is ended.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S29 of FIG. 11 as the big hit end process.

  In the big hit end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S201). When the big hit end display timer is not in operation (S201; N), the big hit end display timer, the value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time to display the big hit end on the effect display device 5 (big hit end display time) The setting is made (S204), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end display timer is in operation (S201; Y), the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (S205). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored big hit type is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B (S207).

  If the jackpot type is the definite variation big hit A or the definite variation big hit B (S207; Y), the definite variation flag is set (S208), the short time flag is set (S209), and “0” is set to the hour reduction counter (S210) The process proceeds to S213.

  On the other hand, if the big hit type is not a definite variation big hit A or a definite variation big hit B (S207; N), S211 and S212 are executed to set a short time flag and set "100" to the short time counter, and then S213. Go to

  In S213, the big hit flag is reset, and transmission setting of the big hit end specified command according to the big hit type is performed (S214). Then, after performing transmission setting of the game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability variation flag and the time saving flag (S215), the special figure process flag is processed as a special symbol normal processing It updates to "0" which is a value corresponding to (S216).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing effect control main processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, when the timer interrupt flag is set (on), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53), and executes the following processing.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis processing: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main substrate 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received in an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 5.

  Next, an effect random number updating process for updating the count value of a counter for generating effect random numbers such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received in an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed as shown in FIG. 20 which command (see FIG. 3) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S54 of FIG. 19 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer, etc., whereby the received command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 is It is determined whether there is any (S221). At this time, if there is no reception command (S221; N), the command analysis process is ended.

  If there is a received command at S221 (S221; Y), the received command is the first starting opening winning specified command or the second starting opening winning specified command, for example, by confirming the MODE data of the received command. It is determined whether or not (S222). Then, when it is the first starting opening winning combination designation command or the second starting opening winning combination designation command (S222; Y), the variation category waiting time is set (S223), and the process proceeds to S229. For example, in the process of S223, a timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the reception waiting time of the variation category command may be set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. When no variation category command is received within the variation category waiting time, a predetermined error processing is performed on the assumption that the command can not be received normally due to the influence of noise or the like. Further, the received command already stored in the storage area corresponding to the command that could not be received may not be used for the subsequent control.

  If the received command is not the first starting opening winning combination designation command or the second starting opening winning combination designation command in S222 (S222; N), it is determined whether the received command is a symbol specifying command (S224) . Here, when the reception command is the symbol designation command in S224 (S224; Y), the process proceeds to S229, and when the reception command is not the symbol designation command in S224 (S224; N), the reception thereof It is determined whether the command is a variation category command (S225).

  At S229, the CPU for effect control 120 stores the received command at the top of the free space in the start winning winning time reception command buffer (see FIG. 9B), and returns to S221.

  If it is determined in S225 that the received command is not a change category command (S225; N), the process proceeds to S230. At S230, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting according to other received commands, and returns to S221.

  If the received command is a variation category command at S225 (S225; Y), the effect control CPU 120 places the received command at the beginning of the free space in the start winning reception command buffer (see FIG. 9B). Store (S225 +), and shift to S226.

  At S226, the effect control CPU 120 clears the variation category waiting time, and proceeds to S227.

  In S227, the effect control CPU 120 sets “1” indicating that the hold display mode is undecided in the display undecided flag of the stored entry, and returns to S221.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the advance notice effect determining process of determining the effect pattern of the on-hold storage display together with the presence or absence of the change stop effect (S71). A pending display update process is executed to update the pending storage display in the display area 5D to a display according to the storage content of the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the processes in S73 to S79 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether a fluctuation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100 or not. Specifically, it is checked in the command analysis process whether or not the fluctuation pattern designation command has been received. If the fluctuation pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation start process (S74).

  Effect pattern fluctuation start process (S74): Control is performed so that the change of effect pattern is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (S75).

  During the effect symbol fluctuation process (S75): While controlling the switching timing and the like of each fluctuation state (the fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S76).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop process (S76): Based on the fact that the effect control command (pattern confirmation command) instructing all symbol stop is received, the fluctuation of the effect pattern is stopped and the control to derive and display the display result (stop pattern) Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S77) or the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Big hit display process (S77): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the big hit game (S78).

  During the big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game. For example, when a special winning opening open designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect processing (S79).

  Big hit end effect processing (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in S71 of FIG. In the pre-read advance notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the start winning winning reception command buffer 194A (S241), and displays whether or not there is a new storage of the start winning winning command. It is determined whether or not there is an entry in which "1" is set in the undecided flag (S242).

  If there is no entry in which the display undecided flag is set to “1” (S 242; N), the prefetch advance notice effect determination process is ended, and if there is an entry in which the display undecided flag is set to “1” (S242; Y), proceed to S242a.

  In S242a, the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is “2”, that is, whether or not the effect symbol process (S75) is being executed. Here, if the value of the effect control process flag is not "2" (if the effect pattern is not changing) (S242a; N), the process proceeds to S243 described later. On the other hand, if the value of the effect control process flag is "2" (if the effect pattern is changing) (S242a; Y), the process proceeds to S242b.

  In S 242 b, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an entry in which a symbol designating command corresponding to the big hit is stored in the entry before the entry for which the display undecided flag is set to “1”. Here, when there is an entry in which a symbol designation command corresponding to the big hit is stored (S 242 b; Y), the process proceeds to S 243 described later. On the other hand, when there is no entry in which the symbol designation command corresponding to the big hit is stored (S 242 b; N), the process proceeds to S 242 c.

  In S242c, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not a change stop effect flag described later is set. Here, when the change stop effect flag is set (S 242 c; Y), the process proceeds to S 243 described later. On the other hand, when the change stop effect flag is not set (S 242 c; N), the process proceeds to S 242 d.

  In S242d, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not reach is established in the effect pattern of the fluctuation display currently being executed. Here, if the reach is not established (S 242 d; N), the process proceeds to S 252 described later. On the other hand, if the reach is being established (S 242 d; Y), the process proceeds to S 243.

  In this embodiment, when the value of the effect control process flag is “2”, when there is no entry storing the symbol designation command corresponding to the big hit, when the change stop effect flag is not set, reach is not established. Only when each condition in the case (execution determination condition of the fluctuation stop effect) is satisfied, the process proceeds to each step after S252 where the execution of the fluctuation stop effect described later can be determined.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined in S 242 b whether or not there is an entry in which a symbol designation command corresponding to a big hit is stored, and there is no entry where a symbol designation command corresponding to a big hit is stored, the fluctuation stop effect By making it possible to determine the execution of, it is easy to understand that the fluctuation stop effect to be performed is based on the hold storage of 1, that is, the hold memory generated by the start winning combination immediately before the fluctuation stop effect is executed. There is no possibility that a big hit will occur regardless of the pending storage targeted for the variable stop effect.

  Further, it is determined in S 242 c whether or not the change stop effect flag is set, and if the change stop effect flag is not set, the change stop effect is overlapped by making it possible to determine the execution of the change stop effect. To prevent it from being executed.

  Further, it is determined in S 242 d whether or not reach is being established, and if the reach is not established, it is possible to determine the execution of the fluctuation stop effect, thereby performing an effect that improves the game interest such as reaching. In addition, it is prevented that the fluctuation stop effect is executed and the game interest is lowered.

  In S243, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the symbol designating command of the entry in which the display undecided flag is set to “1” is the first symbol designating command, that is, the symbol designating command is a command indicating loss It is determined whether or not. If the symbol designating command of the entry is not the first symbol designating command, that is, if it is a command indicating a big hit (any of the big hit A, the big hit B, the non big hit) (S243; N), the entry The jackpot type is identified from the symbol designation command (S244).

  Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the advance announcement notice effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 and the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and based on the jackpot type specified in S244, the big hit time advance notice effect determination not shown By referring to the table, it is determined whether or not to execute preview advance notice effect, and an effect pattern in the case of executing prefetch advance notice effect (S245).

  In S245, for example, the presence or absence of execution of pre-reading advance notice effect and the effect pattern (notice type) are determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 24 (A). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 24 (A), the presence or absence of the advance notice effect and the determination ratio of the effect pattern (notice type) are made different according to the jackpot type specified in the process of S244.

  Specifically, three types of effect pattern α, effect pattern β, and fluctuation stop effect are provided as effect patterns (prediction types) of prefetched advance effects. Among them, when the effect pattern of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined as the effect pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed in the hold storage display area 5D as a white square ((). In addition, when the effect pattern (prediction type) of the previewed advance effect is determined to be the effect pattern β, the on-hold storage display is displayed in the on-hold storage display area 5D in white star shape (☆).

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit, there is no case where the advance notice effect is determined not to be executed, and the execution of the advance notice effect is always determined, and the effect pattern α as the effect pattern (notice type) of the advance notice effect. Alternatively, one of the presentation patterns of presentation pattern β is determined. Further, in the present embodiment, when the above-described execution determination condition (S242a to S242d) of the variable stop effect is not satisfied, there is no case where the variable stop effect is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the jackpot type is “probably big hit A”, the rendering pattern α is determined as a ratio at which the rendering pattern β is determined as the rendering pattern (notice type). It is set higher than the ratio. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probably big hit B" or "non-probable big hit", the ratio at which the rendering pattern β is determined as the rendering pattern (preliminary type) is higher than the ratio at which the rendering pattern α is determined It is set low.

  When the variation display result is "big hit" and the display of the presentation pattern β is executed as the presentation pattern (prediction type) by such setting, the type of big hit than when the display of the presentation pattern α is performed The probability that A is a probability variation big hit A is high, and the expectation for the player to be a probability variation big hit A can be raised.

  In the present embodiment, when the variable display result is "big hit", the presentation pattern α or the white star displaying the holding memory display on the white square (◇) by always determining the execution of the advance notice advance presentation effect Although one of the effect patterns of the effect pattern β displayed in the form (☆) is executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variable display result is "big hit" A case may be provided in which non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined as in the case where the variable display result is "loss". In that case, when the variation display result is "big hit", the ratio of not performing the advance notice effect is lower than when the variation display result is "losing", that is, the variation display result is "big hit". It is desirable to make it easier to carry out the advance notice effect in the "big hit" case.

  Further, in S243, if the symbol designation command of the entry for which the display undecided flag is set to "1" is the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a command indicating loss (S243; Y), a new A variation category indicated by the variation category specification command of the stored entry is identified (S247). Specifically, if the variation category specification command of the entry is C600H, it is identified as a category of variation pattern of "non-reach", and if it is C601H, it is a category of variation pattern of "super reach". In the case of C602H, it may be specified as a category of "other" variation patterns including normal reach.

  Then, at the time of loss (not shown) based on, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for preview advance notice effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 and the category of fluctuation pattern identified in S247. By referring to the pre-read advance notice effect determination table, it is determined whether or not the pre-read advance notice effect is to be executed, and an effect pattern (notice type) in the case of executing the pre-read advance notice effect (S248).

  In S248, for example, the presence or absence of execution of pre-reading advance notice effect and the effect pattern (notice type) are determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 24 (B). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 24B, according to the category of the variation pattern identified in the process of S247, the presence or absence of execution of the advance notice effect and the determination ratio of the effect pattern (notice type) are made different. .

  Specifically, three types of effect pattern α, effect pattern β, and fluctuation stop effect are provided as effect patterns (prediction types) of prefetched advance effects. Among them, when the effect pattern of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined as the effect pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed in the hold storage display area 5D as a white square ((). Further, when the effect pattern of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined to be the effect pattern β, the hold storage display is displayed in the hold storage display area 5D in a white star shape (*). When the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined to be non-execution, the holding storage display is displayed in the holding storage display area 5D in a circle (o). Further, in the present embodiment, when the above-described execution determination condition (S242a to S242d) of the variable stop effect is not satisfied, there is no case where the variable stop effect is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (B), when the variation display result is "loss" and the category of the variation pattern is "other", the variation display result is "loss" and the category of the variation pattern is " The ratio (the ratio determined other than “no notice effect”) in which the advance notice effect is performed is set higher than the case of “non-reach”. Also, when the fluctuation display result is "loss" and the fluctuation pattern category is "super reach", the fluctuation display result is "loss" and the fluctuation pattern category is "other" than when it is "other". The rate at which the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed (the rate determined other than “no notice effect”) is set high.

  When the execution of the advance notice is determined to be performed when the variable display result is "losing", the variable category is "other" than when the category of the change pattern is "non-reach". The rate at which the effect pattern α is determined is set high. Further, when the category of the variation pattern is “super reach”, the ratio at which the effect pattern α is determined is set to be higher than when the category of the variation pattern is “other”. Furthermore, when the execution of the advance notice effect is determined when the fluctuation display result is "loss", if the fluctuation pattern category is "other", the fluctuation pattern category is "non-reach" When the ratio at which the effect pattern β is determined is set higher than in some cases, and the category of the variation pattern is “super reach”, the effect pattern β is more than when the category of the variation pattern is “other” The rate at which is determined is set high.

  In addition, in the case where the variation display result is "loss", the ratio at which the prefetching preview effect is determined to be non-execution is also in any of the variation pattern categories "non reach", "other", and "super reach". It is set the highest.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), when the variable display result is "big hit", the prefetch advance notice effect is not determined to be non-execution (no advance notice effect), and the prefetch advance notice effect is executed The rate at which the effect pattern α or the effect pattern β is determined is determined from the rate at which the effect pattern α or effect pattern β is determined in the category of any fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation display result is “loss”. Is also set high.

  Furthermore, when the variable display result is "loss (non-reach)", "loss (super reach)", or "loss (others)", when the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined, the effect pattern α is The ratio to be determined is set higher than the ratio to determine the rendering pattern β. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit (probable variation A)", when the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined, the rate at which the effect pattern β is determined is from the rate at which the effect pattern α is determined Is also set high.

  When the effect pattern α or the effect pattern β is executed (displayed) as the effect pattern (notice type) of the previewed advance effect effect by such setting, the effect pattern α or the effect pattern β is not performed (displayed) than when the effect pattern α or the effect pattern β The fluctuation display result is highly likely to be a "big hit", and particularly when the presentation pattern β is executed (displayed), the fluctuation display result is a "big hit" and the big hit type is "probably big hit A". And the player's expectation can be raised.

  After the execution of S248, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the advance notice effect is determined, that is, whether or not the effect pattern (notice type) has been determined as either the effect pattern α or the effect pattern β. (S249).

  After the execution of S245 or when the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined (S249; Y), the flag value corresponding to the determined effect pattern (notice type) is an entry whose display undecided flag is set to “1” Is set to the hold display flag of (S246). Specifically, if the effect pattern (notice type) determined in S245 or S248 is the effect pattern α indicating the pending storage display as “◇”, the pending display flag of the entry is set to “1”, and S245 or S248 If the effect pattern (notice type) determined in step S is an effect pattern β in which the pending storage display is indicated by “☆”, “2” is set in the pending display flag of the entry, and then the process proceeds to S251.

  Further, in S249, when the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is not determined (S249; N), a white “o” is indicated in the pending display flag of the entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag. After "0" is set (S250), the process proceeds to S251.

  Incidentally, after S246 or S250, the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the display undecided flag of the entry for which the display undecided flag is set to "1" to "0" (S251), and performs preview advance notice effect End the decision process.

  Further, at S252, which is executed when the above-described execution determination condition (S242a to S242d) of the variable stop effect is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the symbol designating command of the entry is the first symbol designating command, that is, It is determined whether or not the symbol designation command is a command indicating a loss. If the symbol designating command of the entry is not the first symbol designating command, that is, if it is a command indicating a big hit (any of the big hit big A, the big hit big B, the non big hit big hit) (S252; N), the entry The jackpot type is specified from the symbol specification command (S253).

  Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the advance notice announcement effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 and the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 and the big hit type specified in S253, the big hit time advance notice effect determination not shown By referring to the table, it is determined whether or not to execute preview advance notice effect, and an effect pattern in the case of executing prefetch advance notice effect (S254).

  In S254, for example, the presence or absence of execution of pre-reading advance notice effect and the effect pattern (notice type) are determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 24 (C). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 24C, the determination ratio of presence / absence of the advance notice effect and the effect pattern (notice type) is varied according to the jackpot type specified in the process of S253.

  Specifically, three types of effect pattern α, effect pattern β, and fluctuation stop effect are provided as effect patterns (prediction types) of prefetched advance effects. Among them, when the effect pattern of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined as the effect pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed in the hold storage display area 5D as a white square ((). In addition, when the effect pattern (prediction type) of the previewed advance effect is determined to be the effect pattern β, the on-hold storage display is displayed in the on-hold storage display area 5D in white star shape (☆). In addition, when the effect pattern of the previewed advance effect is determined to be the fluctuation stop effect, the execution of the fluctuation stop effect is started.

  In addition, when the change display result is a big hit, there is no case where the advance notice effect is determined not to be executed, and the execution of the advance notice effect is always determined, and the effect pattern as the effect pattern (notice type) of advance notice effect. An effect pattern of any of α, effect pattern β, and fluctuation stop effect is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24C, when the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, the rate at which the effect pattern β is determined as the effect pattern (preliminary type) is the effect pattern α or the change stop effect Is set higher than the rate at which it is determined. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probably big hit B" or "non-probable big hit", the rendering pattern α is determined as the ratio at which the rendering pattern β and the fluctuation stop rendering are determined as the rendering pattern (preliminary type) Is set lower than the rate.

  When the variation display result is "big hit" and the display of the presentation pattern β is executed as the presentation pattern (prediction type) by such setting, the type of big hit than when the display of the presentation pattern α is performed The probability that A is a probability variation big hit A is high, and the expectation for the player to be a probability variation big hit A can be raised.

  The rate at which the fluctuation stop effect is determined is set higher in the case where the big hit type is "probably big hit A" than when the big hit type is "probably big hit B" or "non-probable big hit". . That is, in the case where the fluctuation stop effect is executed, it is possible to increase the expectation for the player to become the probability variation big hit A.

  In the present embodiment, when the variable display result is "big hit", the effect pattern α for displaying the pending storage display on a white square (◇) by always determining the execution of the advance notice advance rendering is white. Although the effect pattern β displayed on the star (*) and the effect pattern of the variable stop effect are executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result is “big hit” Even if it is, you may provide the case where non-execution of pre-reading advance notice production is determined like the case where a change display result is "loss".

  In S252, if the symbol designation command of the entry for which the display undecided flag is set to “1” is the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a command indicating a loss (S252; Y), a new The variation category indicated by the variation category specification command of the stored entry is identified (S255). Specifically, if the variation category specification command of the entry is C600H, it is identified as a category of variation pattern of "non-reach", and if it is C601H, it is a category of variation pattern of "super reach". In the case of C602H, it may be specified as a category of "other" variation patterns including normal reach.

  Then, at the time of loss (not shown) based on, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for preview advance notice effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 and the category of fluctuation pattern identified in S255. By referring to the pre-read advance notice effect determination table, it is determined whether or not the pre-read advance notice effect is to be executed, and an effect pattern (notice type) in the case of executing the pre-read advance notice effect (S256).

  In S256, for example, the presence or absence of the execution of the preview advance notice effect and the effect pattern (notice type) are determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 24 (D). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 24 (D), the determination ratio of presence / absence of the advance notice effect and the effect pattern (notice type) is varied according to the category of the fluctuation pattern identified in the process of S255. .

  Specifically, three types of effect pattern α, effect pattern β, and fluctuation stop effect are provided as effect patterns (prediction types) of prefetched advance effects. Among them, when the effect pattern of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined as the effect pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed in the hold storage display area 5D as a white square ((). Further, when the effect pattern of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined to be the effect pattern β, the hold storage display is displayed in the hold storage display area 5D in a white star shape (*). When the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined to be non-execution, the holding storage display is displayed in the holding storage display area 5D in a circle (o). In addition, when the effect pattern of the previewed advance effect is determined to be the fluctuation stop effect, the execution of the fluctuation stop effect is started.

  As shown in FIG. 24D, when the variation display result is "losing" and the category of the variation pattern is "other", the variation display result is "loss" and the category of the variation pattern is " The ratio (the ratio determined other than “no notice effect”) in which the advance notice effect is performed is set higher than the case of “non-reach”. Also, when the fluctuation display result is "loss" and the fluctuation pattern category is "super reach", the fluctuation display result is "loss" and the fluctuation pattern category is "other" than when it is "other". The rate at which the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed (the rate determined other than “no notice effect”) is set high.

  When the execution of the advance notice is determined to be performed when the variable display result is "losing", the variable category is "other" than when the category of the change pattern is "non-reach". The rate at which the effect pattern α is determined is set high. Further, when the category of the variation pattern is “super reach”, the ratio at which the effect pattern α is determined is set to be higher than when the category of the variation pattern is “other”. Furthermore, when the execution of the advance notice effect is determined when the fluctuation display result is "loss", if the fluctuation pattern category is "other", the fluctuation pattern category is "non-reach" When the ratio at which the effect pattern β is determined is set higher than in some cases, and the category of the variation pattern is “super reach”, the effect pattern β is more than when the category of the variation pattern is “other” The rate at which is determined is set high.

  Furthermore, when the execution of the advance notice effect is determined when the change display result is "loss", the change stop effect is determined if the change pattern category is "non-reach" or "other". In the case where the category of the fluctuation pattern is "super reach", the ratio at which the fluctuation stop effect is determined is set. In addition, when the execution of the advance notice effect is determined when the change display result is “losing”, the ratio at which the change stop effect is determined is set lower than the effect pattern α or the effect pattern β. ing.

  In addition, in the case where the variation display result is "loss", the ratio at which the prefetching preview effect is determined to be non-execution is also in any of the variation pattern categories "non reach", "other", and "super reach". The ratio is set to be the highest, the rate at which the pre-read notice effect is determined to be performed, and the change stop effect is determined to be the lowest.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), when the variable display result is "big hit", the prefetch advance notice effect is not determined to be non-execution (no advance notice effect), and the prefetch advance notice effect is executed And the ratio at which the effect pattern α, the effect pattern β, and the change stop effect are determined, the effect pattern α, the effect pattern β, or the change in the category of any change pattern when the change display result is “losing” It is set higher than the rate at which the stop effect is determined.

  Furthermore, when the variable display result is "loss (non-reach)", "loss (super reach)", or "loss (others)", when the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined, the effect pattern α is The ratio to be determined is set higher than the ratio at which the effect pattern β and the fluctuation stop effect are determined. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit (probable variation A)", when the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined, the ratio at which the effect pattern β is determined is determined as the effect pattern α or the change stop effect It is set higher than the rate of

  When the effect pattern α, the effect pattern β, or the change stop effect is executed (displayed) as the effect pattern (notice type) of the previewed advance effect by such setting, the effect pattern α, the effect pattern β, the change stop effect It is more likely that the variable display result will be a "big hit" than if it is not performed (displayed), and particularly if the presentation pattern β is performed (displayed), the variable display result is a "big hit" and the big hit Since the rate at which the type is “probable variation big hit A” increases, it is possible to increase the player's expectation.

  After the execution of S256, the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether or not the execution of the advance notice effect is determined, that is, the effect pattern (notice type) is determined to be any of the effect pattern α, the effect pattern β, and the change stop effect It is determined whether or not (S257).

  After the execution of S254 or when the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined (S257; Y), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop effect is determined as the effect pattern (notice type) (S258). Here, if the variable stop effect has not been determined (S258; N), the flag value corresponding to the determined effect pattern (notice type) is set in the pending display flag of the entry (S261). Specifically, if the effect pattern (notice type) determined in S254 or S256 is the effect pattern α indicating the pending storage display as “◇”, “1” is set to the pending display flag of the entry, and S254 or S256 If the effect pattern (notice type) determined in step S is an effect pattern β in which the pending storage display is indicated by “☆”, “2” is set in the pending display flag of the entry, and then the process proceeds to S251.

  On the other hand, when the variable stop effect is determined (S258; Y), the variable stop effect flag is set, and a value corresponding to the number of pending storages is set in the variable stop effect shift counter (S259).

  In the variable stop effect shift counter according to the present embodiment, the hold storage of the start winning reception command buffer 194A is shifted until the change based on the hold storage (target hold) to be subjected to the variable stop effect is started. It is the number. In the present embodiment, the value set in the variable stop effect shift counter is the same value as the number of pending storages at the start winning at target pending. For example, if the total number of pending storages including the target pending is currently "4", the number of shifts until the start of the variation based on the target pending is 4 times, so the value set in the variation stop effect shift counter Is "4". Then, whenever the suspension storage is shifted, the fluctuation stop effect shift counter is decremented by one, and when the fluctuation due to the target suspension is started, the value of the fluctuation stop effect shift counter becomes “0” (FIG. See S276c).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets “3” indicating that the variable stop effect is determined to be executed to the suspension display flag of the entry (S260), and then proceeds to S251.

  In S257, when execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is not determined (S257; N), after setting “0” indicating white “○” in the pending display flag of the entry (S262), Go to

  After the execution of S260, S261, and S262, the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the display undecided flag of the entry to “0” (S251), and ends the prefetch advance notice effect determination process.

  In the present embodiment, execution and non-execution of pre-reading advance notice effect in pending storage in the start winning combination is determined on condition that there is new storage of a command at the time of starting winning combination in S242. It is determined that there is new storage of the command at the start winning combination in both S1 and S2 in S242 because the starting winning combination to the winning opening and the starting winning combination to the second starting winning opening occurred simultaneously. If there is an entry for which the display undecided flag is set to “1” in either the first special view reserve storage or the second special view reserve storage, that is, both entries are pre-read advance notice effect It may be the target of execution and non-execution decision. Both the reserve memory where the command at the start winning combination in the first special drawing is newly stored and the pending memory where the command at the start winning combination in the second special drawing is newly stored In the case of the target, if there is no entry of "1" or "2" pending display flag indicating execution of prefetch advance notice effect, the pending display of pending storage of the first special figure and the pending display of the second special figure In both cases, there may be a case where preview advance notice effects are performed simultaneously. In that case, the determination of the execution of the fluctuation stop effect may be limited.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the start winning to the first start winning opening and the starting winning to the second start winning opening occur simultaneously, the command at the time of the start winning in the first special view is new. Both the pending storage stored in the second special view and the pending storage with the command for the start winning combination in the second special view are targeted for the execution and non-execution of the advance notice announcement effect, but the present invention is limited thereto In such a case, the execution and non-execution of the advance notice announcement effect in the hold storage in the first special drawing, and the execution and the non-execution of the advance notice announcement effect in the held memory in the second special drawing are either It may be determined by only one or the other.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is a normal state in which the high opening control is not performed, the determination of the execution and non-execution of the prefetch notice effect in the suspension storage in the first special view is the suspension memory in the second special view It gives priority over the decision of the execution and non-execution of pre-reading advance notice production in. Then, when it is decided to execute the advance notice announcement effect in the hold storage in the first special drawing, the execution of the advance notice announcement effect in the hold memory in the second special drawing is uniquely decided not to be executed, and the execution in the first special drawing When it is determined that non-execution of pre-reading advance notice effect in pending storage is to be performed, execution and non-execution of pre-reading advance notice effect of pending storage in the second special drawing may be determined.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is a short time state (high probability high base state · low probability high base state) when high open control is performed, execution and non-execution of pre-reading advance notice effect in holding memory in the second special figure The determination is prioritized over the determination of the execution and non-execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect in the pending storage in the first special drawing. And when it decides execution of the pre-reading advance notice production in retention memory in the 2nd special figure, execution of pre-reading advance notice production of the retention memory in the 1st special figure is decided uniquely non-execution, in the 2nd special figure When it is determined that non-execution of pre-reading advance notice effect in pending storage is to be performed, execution and non-execution of pre-reading advance notice effect of pending storage in the first special drawing may be determined.

  FIG. 25A is a flowchart showing the contents of the pending display update process performed in S72. In the suspension display updating process of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the change stop effect flag is set, that is, whether the change stop effect is being executed (S400). Here, when the change stop effect flag is not set, the process proceeds to S401 described later. On the other hand, when the change stop effect flag is set, the process proceeds to S404.

  In S404, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the on-hold storage display is being displayed in the on-hold storage display area 5D. Here, when the pending storage display is not being displayed, the pending display update process is ended. On the other hand, when the pending storage display is being displayed, the pending storage display being displayed is deleted (S405), and the pending display update process is ended. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable stop effect is being performed, control is performed to erase the pending storage display being displayed.

  In S401, the CPU for effect control 120 specifies the number of pending storages (the current total number of pending storages) stored in the start winning winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9B, and at that time, the pending storage display area 5D It is determined whether or not the number of displays of pending storage matches the number of pending storages, that is, whether the number of pending storages has changed (increased or decreased) (S402). If there is a match in the determination (if there is no change in the number of pending storages), the pending display update process is ended. If there is no match (if there is a change in the number of pending storages), the process proceeds to S403. The display buffer data for displaying the pending storage display area 5D is specified by the pending display flag stored in each entry of the special view pending storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A at that time. The display of the pending storage display area 5D is updated by overwriting and updating the display data of the mode, and then the pending display update process is ended.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when there is a change in the number of pending storages, the display of the pending storage display area 5D is updated, and when there is no change in the number of pending storages, the pending storage display area 5D However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display of the pending storage display area 5D may be updated regardless of the increase or decrease in the number of pending storages. Or, when the number of pending storages decreases, that is, when the pending storage display slides to the left, the display of the pending storage display area 5D largely changes, so all the displays of the pending storage display area 5D are erased once The hold table stored in each entry of the first special view hold storage or the second special view hold storage in the start winning winning reception command buffer 194A after (the display buffer data is erased) By drawing the display data of the display mode specified from the flag in the display buffer the data, it may be changed to display the pending memory display area 5D.

  By performing such a process, when the suspension storage is consumed in the effect symbol variation start process described later, which is executed at the start of the variation display, and the suspension storage of the start winning reception command buffer 194A is shifted As shown in FIG. 25B, the pending storage display in the pending storage display area 5D is also shifted and displayed based on the pending storage of the start winning receive command buffer 194A after the shift, and by the start winning, If there is a new hold storage, the above-described prefetch notice effect determination process executed before the hold display update process determines the effect pattern of the hold storage and is set in the hold display flag. It will be displayed on pending storage display area 5D in the display mode according to the flag value set to the pending display flag.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), if the number of Tokushu storage memories is one, one hold storage display is displayed. As a display mode of the pending storage display, when the flag value of the pending display flag corresponding to the pending storage is “0”, as shown in FIG. When the flag of the hold display flag is “1”, it is displayed in the display mode of the square “◇”, and when the flag value of the hold display flag is “2”, It is displayed in the display mode of the star shape "☆". In addition, if the number of Tokushu pending storages is two, two pending storage displays are displayed, and each pending storage display corresponds to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending storage. It is displayed in the pending storage display area 5D. In addition, if the number of the special map pending storage is three, three pending storage displays are displayed, and each pending storage display corresponds to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending storage. It is displayed in the pending storage display area 5D. In addition, if the number of the special map pending storage is four, four pending storage displays are displayed, and each pending storage display corresponds to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending storage. It is displayed in the pending storage display area 5D. And, also when the number of Tokushu storage memories is 5 to 8, the storage storage display of 5 to 8 is according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding storage storage to which each of the storage storage displays corresponds. It is displayed in the pending storage display area 5D in the manner described above.

  Then, each time the variable display is performed, the pending storage display is also displayed in the predetermined shift direction (the screen in the present embodiment) as shown in FIG. Shift to the left of

  In addition, when a power failure occurs during which the power supply is stopped during the game, the pending storage display is made after returning from the power failure. In the case where a power failure to shut off the power supply occurs while the variable stop effect is being performed, the pending storage display may be performed after recovery from the power failure. In this case, the suspension display flag flag is "3", that is, the suspension storage subject to the variable stop effect may not be displayed, and the variable stop effect may be resumed. In the present embodiment, the pending storage with the flag value “3” of the pending display flag is not displayed until the fluctuation based on the pending storage is started from the start winning combination.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol fluctuation start process, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the content of the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S272), and proceeds to S275.

  After the execution of S272, the effect control CPU 120 reads out the fluctuation pattern designation command from the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect pattern is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result designated by the display result designation command, and stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area Do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variable display result specification command is the second variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, for example, the effect control CPU 120 has three symbols “7” as a stop symbol. Determine the combination (big hit design) of the production design that was aligned with. In addition, when the received variable display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, as a stop symbol, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", It is determined from "combinations of rendering symbols such as" 333 "," 555 ", and" 999 ". In addition, when the received variable display result specification command is the fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, as a stop design, the 3 design symbols of even production Determine the combination (big hit design). In addition, when the received variable display result specification command is a first variable display result specification command corresponding to a release, a combination (deletion design) of a production design in which 3 symbols become irregular as a stop design is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, for example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts random numbers for determining the stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating combinations of effect symbols are associated with numerical values. It is sufficient to decide the stop symbol of the effect symbol. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the variable stop effect flag is set (S276a). Here, when the change stop effect flag is not set, the process proceeds to S277 described later. On the other hand, when the fluctuation stop effect flag is set, the fluctuation stop effect shift counter is decremented by 1 (S276b), and the process proceeds to S276c.

  In S276c, the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether or not the value of the fluctuation stop effect shift counter is “0”. Here, when the value of the fluctuation stop effect shift counter is not “0”, the fluctuation stop effect process table according to the fluctuation pattern is selected (S 276 e), and the process proceeds to S 282 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the fluctuation stop effect shift counter is “0”, the fluctuation stop effect flag is cleared and the target fluctuation flag is set (S276 d), and the process proceeds to S277.

  In the process table for fluctuation stop effect, various control data such as a rendering image and a rendering device which are images displayed during fluctuation stop effect are described, and fluctuation stop is performed based on the process table for fluctuation stop effect Control during production is executed. Further, the control of the small symbol and the control of the fourth symbol displayed during the variable stop effect are also executed based on the process table for the variable stop effect.

  In S277, the CPU 120 for effect control executes the advance notice effect determination processing shown in FIG. 27 and determines whether to execute the advance notice effect in the variable display.

  In the present embodiment, in the preliminary announcement effect determination process, the preliminary announcement effect in which the character appears is determined as an example of the preliminary announcement effect. Furthermore, when the suspension storage corresponding to the fluctuation display is a target of fluctuation stop effect (if it is a target fluctuation), the cancellation effect of fluctuation stop effect executed when the fluctuation stop effect is ended (FIG. ) Is determined as an aspect of the advance presentation effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the notice effect, the notice effect of the other mode, for example, the step-up notice in which the notice image changes stepwise, the execution of the group notice of a group of predetermined characters, etc. In the case of determining the notice effects of these different modes, the timing to start the notice effects differs depending on the mode of the notice effects, so the notice effect start waiting timer described later is an aspect of the notice effects. It is sufficient to set different periods in accordance with.

  In the advance notice effect determination process of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the target change flag is set (S290). Here, if the target change flag is set, the process proceeds to S296 described later. On the other hand, if the target change flag is not set, the process proceeds to S291.

  In S291, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation display result is a fluctuation for storing the fluctuation display result specification command for specifying the fluctuation display result (displacement, probability change big hit A, probability change big hit B, non-certain change big hit) transmitted from the main substrate 11 at the start of the change It can be specified by the variable display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. Further, as described above, the fluctuation pattern can be identified by the fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area. In the present embodiment, the target of the notice effect is the big hit (probable big hit A, definite big hit B, non-prone big hit), super reach, normal reach, so specifically, the variation display result is big hit (probable big hit A Specify whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a super reach, and whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach by the fluctuation pattern specification command. Just do it.

  And while extracting the random number for preliminary production determination, the presence or absence of execution of preliminary production using the table A for preliminary production type determination other than the target change shown in FIG. 28 (A), and the type of preliminary production in case of execution And (S292).

  In the present embodiment, the random number for determining the preview effect is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, although it is 100 in the range of 1 to 100 of the judgment value numbers of the random numbers for preliminary announcement effect determination, the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the random numbers for preliminary announcement effect determination etc. You should decide. Further, a random number counter for preliminary announcement effect determination for generating these random numbers for preliminary announcement effect determination is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for preliminary announcement effect determination is updated for each timer interrupt in the random number update process.

  In this embodiment, as notice effects, advance notice effect A in which the character A appears, notice effect effect B in which the character B appears, and notice effect effect C which is cancellation effect of the fluctuation stop effect are made executable.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (A), in the table A for determining the notice effect type other than the target change, each of "notice effect A", "notice effect B", "notice effect C", and "no notice effect". On the other hand, if the variation display result is a big hit, if the variation pattern is out of the super reach, or if the variation pattern is out of the normal reach, the determination value different for each is the number of determination values shown in FIG. Assigned to be.

  Specifically, in the case where the variation display result is a big hit, 25 judgment values are assigned to the "notice effect A", and 65 judgment values are assigned to the "notice effect B", Zero judgment values are assigned to the "preliminary effect C", and ten judgment values are assigned to "no advance effect C". Further, in the case where the variation pattern is a super reach loss, 40 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and 40 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect B". 0 judgment values are assigned to effect C, and 20 judgment values are assigned to "no advance notice effect". Further, in the case where the variation pattern is out of normal reach, 60 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A" and 10 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect B", and "notice effect" 0 judgment values are assigned to C ", and 30 judgment values are assigned to" no advance notice effect ".

  Since the judgment value is assigned in this way, when a big hit is made in the variable display, the notice effect is more easily performed than in the case of the super reach loss or the normal reach loss, It is easy to execute. In addition, "previous notice A" is easy to be executed when the super reach is lost. In the case of normal reach loss, "no advance notice effect" is easier to be determined than in the case of a big hit or super reach loss. It should be noted that no determination value is assigned to "preliminary effect C" in any of the change patterns, so that in the change patterns other than the target change, it is a release effect of the stop effect of change stop " The effect "C" is not performed.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (A), when the table A for determining the advance effect type other than the target change is set, if the display is a big hit in the change display, the super reach will be out and the normal reach will be out. In comparison, "pre-notice effect B" is set to be easily determined, and "pre-notice effect A" is more easily determined for cases where the super reach is off than for other normal reach's being off It is set to become. On the other hand, when the normal reach is deviated in the variable display, “no advance notice effect” is set more easily than in the case where a big hit or a super reach occurs in the variable display.

  Due to this setting, the jackpot expectation rate is higher when the advance notice effect is executed than when the advance notice effect is not executed. Furthermore, in the advance notice effect, the jackpot expectation degree is higher when the advance notice effect B is executed than when the advance notice effect A is executed.

  In addition, the big hit expectation degree (reliability) of each advance notice effect is the probability that each advance notice effect will be executed and become a big hit, the probability that each advance notice effect will be executed and a big hit, and each advance notice effect will be executed, Divided by the sum of the probability of

  Returning to FIG. 27, next, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of any of the advance effects has been determined, that is, whether or not any of the “advance effect A” and the “notice effect B” has been determined. (S293). Here, in the case where neither of the notice effects of “notice effect A” and “notice effect B” has been determined, that is, when “no notice effect without notice” is determined, the notice effect determining process is ended. On the other hand, when one of the "notice effect A" and the "notice effect B" is determined, the process proceeds to S294, and the type of the decided advance effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S295, and after the preliminary announcement effect execution determination flag is set, the preliminary announcement effect determination process is ended.

  Further, at S 296, which proceeds when the above-described target change flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for advance effect determination, and determines the advance effect type for the target change time shown in FIG. The table B is used to determine the presence or absence of execution of the advance notice effect and the type of the advance notice effect in the case of execution.

  As shown in FIG. 28B, in the table B for determining the advance effect type for changing the target, each of “notice effect A”, “notice effect B”, “notice effect C”, and “no notice effect” is shown in FIG. On the other hand, the same judgment value is assigned regardless of the fluctuation pattern so that the judgment value number shown in FIG.

  Specifically, 0 judgment values are assigned to "no advance notice effect", 0 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and 0 times for "notice effect B" Judgment values are assigned, and 100 judgment values are assigned to “preliminary effect C” (cancel effect of fluctuation stop effect).

  By assigning the determination values in this manner, when the type of the notice effect is determined using the table B for determining the notice effect type for target change, the "notice effect C" (variation stop effect) The release effect of (1) is determined, and the release effect of the variable stop effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, by using the table B for determining the advance effect type at the time of target change, "notice effect C" (cancellation effect of the change stop effect) is always determined, and the release effect of the change stop effect is executed However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different tables are used for "notice effect C" (cancellation effect of fluctuation stop effect) and other notice effects A and B, respectively. The presence or absence of execution may be determined. For example, a table to which a judgment value is assigned to each of "notice effect A", "notice effect B", and "no notice effect", "notice effect C" (cancellation effect of fluctuation stop effect), "no notice effect" Use the table to which the judgment value is assigned to each of to determine the execution of both “precedence effect C” and “precedence effect A”, or the execution of both “precedence effect C” and “preceding effect B” You may decide In addition, it may be an aspect in which the "notice effect C" is not executed at the time of the target change, that is, an aspect in which the fluctuation display is started (or the advance effect is started).

  Returning to FIG. 27, next, the effect control CPU 120 clears the target change flag (S297), proceeds to S294, and stores the type of the determined advance effect in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S295, and after the preliminary announcement effect execution determination flag is set, the preliminary announcement effect determination process is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 26, after the advance notice effect determination process of S277, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the advance notice effect execution determination flag is set in S278, that is, "notice effect A" in the advance notice effect determination process of S277, It is determined whether or not any one of the “preceding effect B” and the “preceding effect C” has been determined.

  If the notice effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S279, in the notice effect start waiting timer, a period corresponding to the notice effect is set as a period until the notice effect start (S279), and the notice effect execution is determined. The flag is cleared (S280), and the process proceeds to S281. On the other hand, when the advance notice effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S281 without passing through S279.

  As a period until the start of the preliminary rendering, for example, an effect (not shown) indicating a precursor of the appearance of the character is performed before the timing at which the preliminary rendering with the character appears is started, and the precursor is started. Since the timing is the start timing of the notice effect, a period shorter than the period before the start of the notice effect is set, and the start timing of these notice effects is the process table of the notice effect executed from the start of the notice effect The present invention is not limited to this and the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of not carrying out the production of these precursors in the advance production, Since the start timing is the start timing of the notice production, set the period until the start timing of the notice production to the notice production start waiting timer. Good.

  In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound for controlling the sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are sequentially arranged in time series in correspondence with each process data n (from 1 to N) There is.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 follows the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1) to display the effect device (effect component as a presentation component) The control of the device 5, the various lamps as presentation parts, the speakers 8L and 8R as presentation parts, the operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 5, an instruction is output to the display control unit 123. Further, in order to control various lamps to turn on / off, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. In addition, in order to perform audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variable pattern of the effect pattern according to the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command to be displayed, but the effect control CPU 120 specifies the change pattern. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). For example, the predetermined time is 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left middle right effect pattern to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes the VRAM. By outputting a signal according to the acquired image data to the effect display device 5 and displaying the image according to the signal, the effect display device 5 realizes the variation of the effect pattern. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a process (S75) during effect symbol variation in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by one (S301, S302, S303).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the variable stop effect flag is set (S303a). Here, when the change stop effect flag is not set (S303a; N), the process proceeds to S304 described later. On the other hand, when the change stop effect flag is set (S303a; Y), the process proceeds to S303b.

  In S303 b, the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether or not the process table for variable stop effect is selected (set). Here, when the process table for change stop presentation is selected (S303 b; Y), the process proceeds to S306 described later. On the other hand, when the process table for change stop presentation is not selected (S303b; N), it progresses to S303c.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect image (a background image other than the effect pattern etc.) being displayed on the display screen written in the drawing area of the VRAM in the holding area of the RAM 122 as the change stop effect image in S303c. Do. It may be stored in the holding area of the VRAM. Note that not the effect image being displayed on the display screen, but a still image prepared in advance may be stored (stored) in the holding area of the RAM 122 as a fluctuation stop effect image.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 120 selects the process table for fluctuation stop effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern being executed (S303 d), and corresponds to the process timer (current process timer value) in the selected process table for fluctuation stop effect Process data (control data) to be identified is specified (S303e). Then, control of the rendering device or the like is executed in accordance with the contents of the process data (control data) and the fluctuation stop effect image stored in the holding area of the RAM 122 (S303 f), and the process proceeds to S306.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when there is a start-up winning of the retention storage (target suspension) to be subjected to the fluctuation stop effect during the fluctuation, the fluctuation stop effect process table is set in the processing during the effect symbol fluctuation. Execution of the fluctuation stop effect is started. That is, the effect pattern performing the fluctuation display is erased, and the execution of the effect as if it had stopped during the fluctuation is started. Furthermore, at the time of the next change start following the change, the process table for change stop effect is set in the effect symbol change start process (see FIG. 26), and the execution of the change stop effect is continued. And, the fluctuation stop effect is continued until the fluctuation (target fluctuation) based on the target suspension is started. In addition, when the execution of the change stop effect is started during the advance effect, the screen displayed during the advance effect is an effect mode in which the display is stopped, and the change is stopped until the change (target change) based on the target suspension is started. The production is to be continued.

  In S304, which proceeds when the above-described variable stop effect flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the advance effect start wait timer is set (it is determined to perform the advance effect), or Then, it is determined whether or not the preliminary rendering effect execution flag is set (the preliminary rendering effect is being performed). Here, when the advance notice production start waiting timer is set, or when the notice effect executing flag is set (S304; Y), the advance notice processing shown in FIG. 30 is executed (S305). If neither the advance notice production start waiting timer nor the notice effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S306 without performing the advance notice process of step S305.

  In S306, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is newly started by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table to the process timer (S308). Further, the control state of the rendering device (the component for effect) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc. set next to the display control execution data (S309).

  Next, it is checked whether or not the fluctuation control timer has timed out (S310). If the fluctuation control timer has timed out (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the left middle right display pattern (displayed 30 ms after the display switching time of the previous display pattern) Image data of the screen to be created is written in the drawing area of the VRAM (S311). As such, in the effect display device 5, variation control of the effect pattern is realized. The display control unit 123 causes the effect display device 5 to use a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a background image set and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. Output. As such, in the effect display device 5, the background image, the character image and the effect pattern in the fluctuation of the effect pattern are displayed. Further, a predetermined value is reset to the fluctuation control timer (S312).

  When the fluctuation stop effect is being executed, creation of the image data of the next display screen of the effect pattern is not executed, and the fluctuation stop effect image stored in the holding area of the RAM 122 is written to the drawing area of the VRAM. Then, the display control unit 123 outputs a signal based on the image data of the fluctuation stop effect image to the effect display device 5. As such, in the effect display device 5, the display of the same variable stop effect image is repeatedly performed, and since the variable stop effect image does not change (operate), such an effect that the display screen is stopped. An image (background image) is displayed.

  Further, when the process timer has not timed out (S306; N), and the fluctuation control timer has not timed out (S310; N), after the execution of S312, the effect control CPU 120 causes the fluctuation time timer to expire. It is confirmed whether it is done or not (S313). If the fluctuation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the determination command reception flag indicating that the symbol determination designating command has been received is set (S 314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is subjected to effect symbol variation stop processing ( It updates to the value according to S76) (S315). Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the control shifts to control to stop the fluctuation when the symbol determination designation command is received. For example, the fluctuation pattern designation command showing a long fluctuation time due to noise etc. between boards Even when it is received, it is possible to end the fluctuation of the effect pattern when the normal fluctuation time elapses (when the fluctuation of the special symbol is ended).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the production symbol, the process data during the variation display of the production symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the effect pattern. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out in the process of S306, there is no process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the effect control of the effect design based on the process table ends Do.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance presentation processing. In the advance notice processing, the CPU 120 for production control determines whether or not the flag under execution of the advance notice is set, that is, whether or not the advance notice is started (S321).

  If the flag is not set (S321; N), in S322, the CPU for effect control 120 decrements the value of the timer for waiting for preview effect start. In addition, the advance notice production start waiting timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is determined to perform the advance notice effect in the effect design change start process. If the advance presentation start waiting timer has not timed out (S323; N), the processing is ended. If the preliminary production effect start waiting timer has timed out, that is, if it is the start timing of the preliminary production (S323; Y), the process proceeds to S324.

  In S324, the CPU 120 for effect control sets an in-progress notification in-progress executing flag indicating that the in-advance effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the notice effect is set in the notice effect period timer (S325).

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control reads out and sets the advance notice process table corresponding to the notice effects (notice effect A, notice effect B, and notice effect C) to be executed (S326), and then selects process data 1 of the selected process table 1 The preview production process timer in is started (S327). In the present embodiment, a notice effect process table corresponding to all combinations of notice effects (notice effect A, notice effect B, and notice effect C) is stored in advance in the ROM 121.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs effects according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1 etc.) of the set notice production process table. Control of the devices (the effect display device 5 as an effect component, the game effect lamp 9 as an effect component, the speakers 8L and 8R as effect components, the stick controller 31A, and the push button 31B) is started (S328).

  If the flag is set at S321, then the process proceeds to S329, where the CPU for effect control 120 decrements the value of the advance effect process timer for changing the process of the advance effect. Then, the value of the notice effect period timer for counting the end of the notice effect period is decremented by one (S330). When the advance notice effect period timer is timed out (the value becomes 0) (S331; Y), the notice effect execution flag is cleared and the notice effect processing ends (S336).

  If the advance presentation effect period timer has not timed out (S331; N), the CPU 120 for production control checks whether or not the advance effect production process timer has timed out (S332). If the preview rendering process timer has timed out, the preview rendering process data of the preview rendering is switched (S333). That is, the process timer is started anew by setting the notice effect process timer set value set next in the notice effect process table to the process timer (S334). In addition, the control state for the rendering device (the component for effect) based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the preview rendering process data set next. Is changed (S335), and the notice effect processing is ended.

  In this manner, by performing control of the notice effect based on the notice effect process table and the notice effect process timer, the notice effect is started at the start timing in the notice effect process table, and the notice effect process table is sequentially displayed. By performing the described control content of the notice effect, the notice effect is performed until the period of the notice effect is ended.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S76) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set (S851). Here, when the confirmation command reception flag is not set, the effect symbol fluctuation stop process is ended. On the other hand, if the confirmation command reception flag is set, the confirmation command reception flag is reset (S 852), and the process proceeds to S 853.

  In S853, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the change stop effect flag is set. Here, when the fluctuation stop effect flag is set, the fluctuation display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed in the small symbol display area according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area Control is performed (S855), and the process proceeds to S857 described later. On the other hand, when the fluctuation stop effect flag is not set, the fluctuation display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed in the effect symbol display area according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area Control is performed (S854), and the process proceeds to S856.

  In S856, the CPU for effect control 120 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S856). Whether or not the jackpot has been determined can be confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it is also possible to confirm whether or not it is determined to be a big hit by the stop symbol being determined. Here, if it is not determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to S857 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to S858, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (S804), and the effect pattern fluctuation stop process is ended.

  In S857, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73) (S857).

  In this embodiment, the effect control board 12 ends the fluctuation (variable display) of the effect pattern on condition that the symbol determination designation command has been received. However, when the fluctuation time timer based on the received fluctuation pattern designation command times out, control may be performed to end the fluctuation of the rendering symbol even without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In that case, the gaming control microcomputer 100 may not transmit the symbol determination designating command for designating the end of the variable display.

  Next, a specific example (screen example) at the time of the variable stop effect execution will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of an effect aspect of the variable stop effect.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (A), during the fluctuation display of the production symbol, the production symbol being displayed in the production symbol display area of the display area (the region at the center of the screen) of the presentation display device 5 is fluctuated (operated) There is. A large number of star images, flying character images, and the like are displayed in the effect image that is the background image of the effect pattern. This effect image operates as an animation display. The fourth symbol being displayed in the fourth symbol display area at the lower right corner of the display area of the effect display device 5 is changed (operated). Furthermore, the pending storage display area displays the pending storage display.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (B), when there is a start winning in the variation display of the production design, and execution of the variation stop effect is determined based on the pending storage (target suspension) of the start winning, as shown in FIG. The production is started. When the variation stop effect is started, the effect pattern being displayed in the effect pattern display area is erased and the operation of the effect image is stopped. In this embodiment, the animation display of the flying character image is stopped, and an effect is performed as if the display screen has stopped halfway.

  In addition, when the fluctuation stop effect is started, the display of the small symbol is started in the small symbol display area in the upper right corner of the display area of the effect display device 5. The player can recognize that the variation display is currently being performed by the variation (operation) of the small symbol even if the effect pattern is erased. In the present embodiment, the operation mode of the small symbols is the same as the operation mode of the effect symbols. Specifically, in the small symbol display area, three symbols corresponding to each symbol of "left", "middle", and "right" of the effect symbol display area are displayed, and these symbols are variably displayed. And the fluctuation display of the small symbol is stopped at the timing of fluctuation stop. In addition, the operation mode of the small symbols may be different from the operation mode of the effect symbols. For example, even if it is a pattern to be a reach state symbol when performing variable display with a symbol of the production symbol display area, the symbol displayed in the small symbol display area does not reach the reach state, but the symbol simply changes. It may display moving images.

  Furthermore, the pending storage display of the pending storage display area is erased. In addition, it is in the state of non-display about the target retention which has just been started. In addition, the fluctuation (operation) of the fourth symbol is continued. In addition, the player can recognize that the variation display is currently being performed by the variation (operation) of the fourth symbol even if the rendering symbol is erased. In addition, display modes, such as a production | presentation symbol, a small design, a 4th design, etc., are controlled based on the process table for a fluctuation stop production selected in the production | presentation symbol fluctuation start process (refer FIG. 26) mentioned above.

  As shown in FIG. 32C, when the change stop is performed during the change stop effect execution, the stop symbol (the change display result) is derived and displayed in the small symbol display area. In the present embodiment, the variable display result derived and displayed in the small symbol display area is the same as the variable display result derived and displayed in the effect symbol display area. Specifically, when the variable display result derived and displayed in the effect symbol display area is represented by three numbers, the same three numbers are displayed in the small symbol display area. Further, the variable display result derived and displayed in the small symbol display area may be different from the variable display result derived and displayed in the effect symbol display area. For example, when the variable display result derived and displayed in the effect symbol display area is represented by three numbers, the variable display result represented by English characters or the like may be derived and displayed in the small symbol display area. Further, the fourth symbol is also stopped and the display result is derived and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (D), when the change based on the next pending storage is started, the change (operation) of the small symbols in the small symbol display area is started. In addition, the variation (operation) of the fourth symbol is also started. The player can recognize that the change is stopped by the stop symbol of the small symbol display area, and the change based on the next hold storage is started.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (E), even if there is a start winning anew while the variable stop effect is being executed and the number of pending storage increases, the pending storage display of the pending storage display area is erased. , New pending storage display is also in the non-display state.

  Incidentally, even if there is an increase or decrease in the pending storage during the execution of the variable stop effect, the pending storage display of the pending storage display area is being erased, so the player recognizes the number of pending storages from the display image of the effect display device 5 However, in the present embodiment, since the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are provided to display the number of stored special figures so as to be identifiable (see FIG. 1), The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B allow the player to recognize the number of held memories. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to this, and even while the variable stop effect is being executed, the value indicating the number of pending storages is displayed in a predetermined area of the effect display device 5 to display the number of pending storages. It may be made recognizable. Alternatively, the pending storage display may be temporarily redisplayed in the pending storage display area at the start of the change, and thereafter the pending storage display may be erased.

  In the present embodiment, the pending storage display area of the pending storage display area is erased during the execution of the variable stop effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the variable stop effect is performed. Even if it is medium, the aspect of continuing display may be sufficient, without the pending | holding memory display of pending | holding memory display area being erase | eliminated. In that case, even if the target is on hold, an effect may be performed in which the display mode of the on-hold storage display changes to a special mode.

  As shown in FIG. 32F, the pending storage up to the target pending is digested, and when the variable display based on the target pending is started, a release effect for releasing the variable stop presentation is executed. In the present embodiment, an effect such that the smoke spreads out from the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 is made, and an effect such that the character pops out is made. By executing such a release effect, the player can recognize that the change stop effect has ended.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (G), when the fluctuation stop effect is finished and the fluctuation display based on the target suspension is started, the effect pattern is displayed in the effect symbol display area, and the fluctuation (action) of the effect pattern is started Be done. Also, the small symbols displayed in the small symbol display area are erased. In addition, the pending storage display of the pending storage display area is displayed again. Specifically, when there is a start winning combination during the execution of the variable stop presentation, and after the start of the variable stop presentation, the pending storage display based on the pending storage generated based on the start winning combination is the pending storage display area Is displayed on. In the present embodiment, the fourth symbol is continuously displayed before, during, and after the start of the variable stop effect.

  Next, an aspect of the variation stop effect as a modification will be described with reference to FIG. 33 to FIG. Note that FIG. 33 is a modification of the flowchart corresponding to the prefetch notice effect determination process of FIG. 23 of the embodiment described above. The steps S258a to S258c and S259 + in the pre-read advance notice effect determination process of FIG. 33 are steps different from the flowchart of the pre-read advance notice effect determination process of the embodiment described above. Description of the other steps is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 33, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variable stop effect is determined in S258 (S258; Y), the process proceeds to S258a, and the display in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is not determined. It is determined whether or not the symbol designation command of the entry for which “1” is set in the flag is the first symbol designation command, that is, whether the symbol designation command is a command indicating a loss.

  Here, if the symbol designating command of the entry is not the first symbol designating command, that is, if it is a command indicating a big hit (any of the big hit big A, the big hit big B, the non positive big hit) (S258a; N), Go to S258b. On the other hand, if the symbol designation command of the entry is the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a command indicating a loss (S258a; Y), the process proceeds to S258c.

  In S258b, the effect control CPU 120 determines the value of the change stop effect shift counter using the big hit time change stop effect release timing determination table shown in FIG. 34 (A). The timing (number of shifts) at which the fluctuation stop effect is canceled is set to any value of 1 to 8 at a ratio determined for each total pending storage number in the big hit time fluctuation stop effect cancellation timing determination table shown in FIG. decide.

  In S258c, the effect control CPU 120 determines the value of the change stop effect shift counter using the out-of-time change stop effect release timing determination table shown in FIG. 34 (B). The timing (number of shifts) at which the fluctuation stop effect is canceled is set to any value of 1 to 8 at a rate determined for each total reserved memory number in the out-of-time fluctuation stop effect cancellation timing determination table shown in FIG. decide.

  For example, when the big hit time fluctuation stop production cancellation timing decision table which is shown in figure 34 (A) is used, when total reservation memory count number is 3, CPU120 for production control, cancellation ratio at 50% ratio (shift The number of times is determined to be 3, the release timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 30%, and the release timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 20%. Further, when the total number of pending storages is 8, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the release timing (number of shifts) is 8 at a ratio of 30%, and the release timing (number of shifts) is 7 at a ratio of 25%. The release timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 6 at a ratio of 20%, the release timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 5 at a ratio of 9%, and the release timing (number of shifts) is determined at a ratio of 7%. Decide 4 as the release timing (number of shifts) as 5% and 3 as the release timing (number of shifts) as 2%. Release timing (number of shifts) as 1%. Decide to be 1.

  In addition, when the total suspension storage number is 3, when using the out-of-time fluctuation stop production cancellation timing determination table shown in FIG. 34 (B), the CPU 120 for production control cancels the timing (shift The number of times is determined to be 3, the release timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 30%, and the release timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 50%. Further, when the total number of pending storages is 8, the effect control CPU 120 determines the release timing (number of shifts) to be 8 at a ratio of 1%, and releases the release timing (number of shifts) at a ratio of 3%. The release timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 6 at a rate of 5%, the release timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 5 at a rate of 7%, and the release timing (number of shifts) is determined at a rate of 9%. Decide 4 as release timing (shift number) at 20% rate, 3 as release timing (shift number) at 25% rate, release timing (shift number) at 30% rate Decide to be 1.

  What is characteristic in each fluctuation stop effect cancellation timing determination table shown in FIG. 34 is that the display result of the fluctuation display is “big hit” compared to the case where the display result of the fluctuation display is “off”. That is, the determination value is set so that the rate of determining the release timing with a large number of shifts is high. By providing such a feature, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", the rate at which the fluctuation stop effect is continued over a long period of time is high according to the number of pending storages. If the display result is "release", even if the number of pending storages is large, the rate at which the fluctuation stop effect is canceled in a short time becomes high. Therefore, interest can be given to the fact that the fluctuation stop effect is continued for a long time, that is, the cancellation timing of the fluctuation stop effect, and the game interest can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, in order to simplify the description, the release timing of the fluctuation stop effect is an arbitrary shift until the fluctuation display is started based on the pending storage (target suspension) which is the target of the fluctuation stop effect. If it is possible to change the display mode at an arbitrary timing before the start of the variable display based on the target retention although it is the timing, for example, the timing to change (such as a specific shift timing or a specific variable display) A plurality of types of change timing patterns that can specify the symbol may be provided, and one of them may be selected in accordance with the result of the winning determination.

  Also, in the example shown in FIG. 34, the larger the number of shifts (that is, the later the release timing is), the better (the big hit expectation is higher), and the smaller the number of shifts (that is, the earlier the release timing) is, the disadvantage ( Although the jackpot expectation is set to be low), the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the number of shifts (that is, the earlier the release timing is), the better (the jackpot expectation is higher) Therefore, it may be set such that the one with the larger number of shifts (that is, the later the release timing is) is disadvantageous (the jackpot expectation is lower).

  Returning to FIG. 33, after execution of S258b or S258c, the effect control CPU 120 sets the change stop effect flag and sets the determined change stop effect shift counter (S259 +), and changes the pending display flag of the entry. After "3" indicating the decision to execute the stop effect is set (S260), the process proceeds to S251.

  As described above, as shown in FIG. 35, the fluctuation stop effect is executed by performing the preview advance notice effect determination process. As shown in FIG. 35A, during the variable display of the production symbol, the production symbol being displayed in the production symbol display area of the display area (the region at the center of the screen) of the presentation display device 5 as in the previous embodiment. Is changed (operated).

  As shown in FIG. 35 (B), when there is a starting winning combination in the variation display of the effect design and execution of the variation stopping effect is determined based on the pending storage (target suspension) of the starting winning combination, as shown in FIG. The production is started. When the variation stop effect is started, the effect pattern being displayed in the effect pattern display area is erased and the operation of the effect image is stopped.

  In addition, when the fluctuation stop effect is started, the display of the small symbol is started in the small symbol display area in the upper right corner of the display area of the effect display device 5. Furthermore, the pending storage display of the pending storage display area is erased. In addition, it is in the state of non-display about the target retention which has just been started. In addition, the fluctuation (operation) of the fourth symbol is continued.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (C), when the variation stop is made during the variation stop effect execution, the stop symbol (variation display result) is derived and displayed in the small symbol display area. The fourth symbol is also stopped and the display result is derived and displayed. By deriving and displaying the display result using an image having a small display area called the fourth symbol, the effect mode of the variable stop effect (the effect mode as if the display screen is stopped) is not influenced.

  Then, in the modification, before the variable display based on target hold is started, the release effect for canceling the variable stop effect is executed (see FIG. 35D), and the hold until target hold is reached. When the memory is stored and the variable display based on the target suspension is started, there are cases where a release effect for releasing the variable stop effect is executed (see FIG. 35E).

  For example, in the case where there are four suspension memories including target suspension, when the fluctuation stop effect shift counter is set to “1” in the above-described prefetch advance notice effect determination process, one is shown as shown in FIG. When the variable display based on the eye pending storage is started, that is, the release effect of canceling the variable stop effect at the first shift is performed. In addition, when the fluctuation stop effect is canceled before the fluctuation display based on the target suspension is started, it is restricted that the new fluctuation stop operation is executed until the fluctuation display based on the target suspension starts. It has become.

  Further, in the case where there are four suspension memories including target suspension, when the variable stop effect shift counter is set to “4” which is the same as the total number of suspension memories in the above-described prefetch advance notice effect determination process, FIG. As shown, the pending storage up to the target pending is digested, and when the variable display based on the target pending is started, that is, the release effect of canceling the variation stop presentation at the fourth shift is executed.

  Next, an aspect of the variable stop effect as another modified example will be described with reference to FIG. In the embodiment, the effect mode is such that the effect pattern is erased when the change stop effect is started, but in this modification, the effect mode is that the effect pattern is stopped when the change stop effect is started. ing. Moreover, in this modification, a small symbol is not displayed during execution of the fluctuation stop effect. Further, in the present modification, the fourth symbol is displayed in an enlarged manner during execution of the variable stop effect.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), during the variable display of the production symbol, the production symbol being displayed in the production symbol display area of the display area (the region at the center of the screen) of the presentation display device 5 changes. (Operation) has been. A large number of star images, flying character images, and the like are displayed in the effect image that is the background image of the effect pattern. This effect image operates as an animation display. The fourth symbol being displayed in the fourth symbol display area at the lower right corner of the display area of the effect display device 5 is changed (operated). Furthermore, the pending storage display area displays the pending storage display.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (B), when there is a starting winning combination in the variation display of the effect design and execution of the variation stopping effect is determined based on the pending storage (target suspension) of the starting winning combination, as shown in FIG. The production is started. When the fluctuation stop effect is started, the effect pattern being displayed in the effect pattern display area is stopped, and the operation of the effect image is stopped.

  Further, when the variable stop effect is started, the pending storage display of the pending storage display area is erased. In addition, it is in the state of non-display about the target retention which has just been started. In addition, while the fluctuation | variation (operation | movement) of a 4th symbol is continued, this 4th symbol is expanded and displayed. The fourth symbol is enlarged and displayed, so that the player can easily view the fourth symbol, and even if the effect symbol is erased, the variation display (dating) of the fourth symbol is currently changing display. I can recognize that.

  As shown in FIG. 36C, when the change stop is performed during the change stop effect execution, the fourth symbol is stopped and the display result is derived and displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), when the change based on the next pending storage is started, the change (operation) of the fourth symbol is started.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (E), even if there is a start winning anew while the variable stop effect is being executed, and the number of pending storage increases, the pending storage display of the pending storage display area is erased. , New pending storage display is also in the non-display state.

  As shown in FIG. 36F, the pending storage up to the target pending is digested, and when the variable display based on the target pending is started, a release effect for releasing the variable stop presentation is executed. In the present embodiment, an effect such that the smoke spreads out from the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 is made, and an effect such that the character pops out is made. By executing such a release effect, the player can recognize that the change stop effect has ended.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (G), when the fluctuation stop effect is finished and the fluctuation display based on the target suspension is started, the effect pattern is displayed in the effect symbol display area, and the fluctuation (action) of the effect pattern is started Be done. In addition, the pending storage display of the pending storage display area is displayed again. In addition, the enlargement display of the fourth symbol is finished, and the display mode becomes the normal fourth symbol. In the present embodiment, the fourth symbol is continuously displayed before, during, and after the start of the variable stop effect.

  In addition, in the modification shown in FIG. 36, the effect pattern is stopped when the fluctuation stop effect is started, but this effect pattern is stopped, and each effect pattern is swayed. You may By doing in this way, even if the fluctuation stop effect is started and the fluctuation of the effect pattern is stopped, each effect pattern is swaying, so the player is not the one in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is broken or the like. , It can be recognized that the fluctuation stop effect is being performed.

  Next, an aspect of the variable stop effect as still another modification will be described with reference to FIG. In the above embodiment, when the fluctuation stop effect is started, the effect pattern is erased and the small symbol is displayed, and the fourth pattern is continued before the start of the fluctuation stop effect, during the execution, and after the end. It is displayed, but in this modification, when the variation stop effect is started, the effect pattern is erased, the fourth pattern is erased, and the small symbol is not displayed. . That is, all the fluctuation displays in the effect display device 5 are erased during the execution of the fluctuation stop effect.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), during the variable display of the production symbol, the production symbol being displayed in the production symbol display area of the display area (the region at the center of the screen) of the production display device 5 is changed. (Operation) has been. A large number of star images, flying character images, and the like are displayed in the effect image that is the background image of the effect pattern. This effect image operates as an animation display. The fourth symbol being displayed in the fourth symbol display area at the lower right corner of the display area of the effect display device 5 is changed (operated). Furthermore, the pending storage display area displays the pending storage display.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (B), when there is a start winning in the variation display of the production symbol, and execution of the variation stop effect is determined based on the hold storage (target suspension) of the start combination, as shown in FIG. The production is started. When the variation stop effect is started, the effect pattern being displayed in the effect pattern display area is erased and the operation of the effect image is stopped.

  Further, when the variable stop effect is started, the pending storage display of the pending storage display area is erased. In addition, it is in the state of non-display about the target retention which has just been started. In addition, the fluctuation (operation) of the fourth symbol is also erased.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (C), even if the variation stop is performed during the variation stop effect execution, there is no change (operation) of the display image in the effect display device 5. Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (D), there is no change (operation) of the display image in the effect display device 5 even if the change based on the next hold storage is started. As described above, in this modification, even the small symbol and the fourth symbol are not displayed.

  In this modification and the embodiment described above, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B provide a display according to the increase or decrease in the number of hold memories, and the first special symbol display 4A and the second show symbol In special symbol indicator 4B, special figure continues without stopping, and control of these suspension indicator 25A, 25B and special symbol indicator 4A, 4B is under execution or non-execution of the fluctuation stop production It is supposed to be executed regardless of its existence.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (E), even if there is a start winning game newly during the execution of the variable stop effect, and the number of pending storage increases, the pending storage display of the pending storage display area is erased. The new pending storage display is also in the non-display state, and there is no change (operation) in the display image in the effect display device 5.

  As shown in FIG. 37F, the pending storage up to the target pending is digested, and when the variable display based on the target pending is started, a release effect for releasing the variable stop presentation is executed. In the present embodiment, an effect such that the smoke spreads out from the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 is made, and an effect such that the character pops out is made. By executing such a release effect, the player can recognize that the change stop effect has ended.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (G), when the fluctuation stop effect is finished and the fluctuation display based on the target suspension is started, the effect pattern is displayed in the effect symbol display area, and the fluctuation (action) of the effect pattern is started Be done. In addition, the pending storage display of the pending storage display area is displayed again. Also, the fourth symbol is displayed again.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the fluctuation stop effect at S254 or S256 of the advance notice generation effect determining process shown in FIG. Based on the judgment result of the winning random number value judgment processing by executing the fluctuation stop effect according to the contents of the fluctuation stop effect process table in the effect symbol fluctuation start process and the effect symbol in-process processing shown in FIG. Also with regard to the variable display other than the variable display, since the fluctuation mode of the variable display is changed, it is possible to improve the game interest by changing the fluctuation mode of the variable display.

  Moreover, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), when the variable stop effect is started, the display pattern is deleted and the display of the small symbol is started, so that the variable display is performed using the small symbol. Can be recognized by the player.

  Moreover, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32C, when the change stop is performed during the change stop effect execution, the stop symbol is derived and displayed in the small symbol display area, so that the hold storage is performed. It is possible to recognize the delimitation of the change of the variable display based on.

  In addition, as shown in the modified example of FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 determines the timing for canceling the fluctuation stop effect using the fluctuation stop effect cancellation timing determination table in S258b or S258c of the preview advance notice effect determination processing. Thus, the end timing of the fluctuation stop effect can be noticed, and the game interest can be improved.

  In the above modification, the timing for canceling the fluctuation stop effect is determined, and an example is disclosed in which the jackpot expectation varies according to the cancellation timing, but the present invention is limited thereto Instead, the start timing to start the fluctuation display after the fluctuation stop effect is finished may be determined, and the big hit expectation may be different according to the start timing.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 performs the change stop effect when the execution determination condition of the change stop effect is not satisfied in S242 a to S 242 d of the advance notice effect determining process shown in FIGS. By not determining the effect pattern of, it is possible to limit the fluctuation stop effect when the game interest is reduced when the fluctuation stop effect is executed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines the release effect of the fluctuation stop effect in S296 of the advance effect determining process shown in FIG. It is possible to make the player recognize that the stop effect is finished and the variable display of the effect symbol becomes possible.

  In addition, as shown in the modification of FIG. 36 (B), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the effect pattern being executed is stopped by stopping the effect pattern, so the unexpectedness is enhanced and the game is entertaining It can improve.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the non-display state of the rendering symbol stops the variation display of the variation display of the rendering symbol in execution, so it is possible to enhance the surprisingness and improve the game interest. .

  Further, according to the present embodiment, by not performing the change stop effect during the reach effect, the change stop effect is executed when the special effect is being executed, and the game interest is lowered. It is possible to prevent it from

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 has a case where the display undecided flag is set to “1” in S242 of the prefetch advance notice effect determination process shown in FIGS. 22 and 23. By determining the presence or absence of the fluctuation stop effect at the start winning combination, it can be shown that the execution of the fluctuation stop effect is related to the newly stored pending memory, and which judgment result is it based on The player can easily recognize the

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Be

  For example, although the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of a gaming machine in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, gaming balls having a predetermined number of balls are inside the gaming machine In addition, the number of balls that have been enclosed so as to be able to circulate and is lent out in response to a player's request for lending, and the number of prize balls awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of gaming balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored. In these enclosed game machines, not the gaming balls but points or points are awarded to the player, so the points or points given are the game values.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to notify the CPU for effect control 120 of the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation mode such as the fluctuation time and the type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one fluctuation pattern designation command when the fluctuation is started is described. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the CPU 120 for effect control by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command, for example, the presence or absence of a pseudo sequence, the presence or absence of a slip effect, etc. Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (so-called second stop if it does not reach) Command) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the change time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 103 may notify the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending the first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can also be changed as appropriate. As described above, by notifying a change pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which must be stored as a change pattern specification command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although the game ball is shot out from below the game area by the ball striking device, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ball striking device may be pachinko game machine 1 The game ball may be launched from the upper position of the game area by providing the game ball at the upper position of the game area.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment is exemplified in which only the big hit that can obtain many game balls is generated by opening the big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation big hit B is significantly shortened, the opening time of the big winning opening in the round game is remarkably shortened, and the occurrence of the probability variation big hitting B suddenly causes the player not to recognize that the big winning opening is opened. It may be a sudden big hit that appears to have become a definite change state. In addition, when making these definite variation big hit B the high definite probability big hit, the small hit opening the big winning opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game of the positive variation big hit B, It is possible to generate a state (so-called latent state) in which it is unclear whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is in the high certainty state or the low certainty state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although the form in which the starting winning opening is made into two, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting winning opening is The number of start winning openings may be three or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two in 1st special drawing and 2nd special drawing is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is one It is good also as three or more special symbols.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the variable stop effect is started, the effect control CPU 120 changes the effect image (a background image other than the effect pattern, etc.) being displayed on the display screen written in the drawing area of the VRAM. Although stored (stored) in the holding area of the RAM 122 as the stop effect image and the stored variable stop effect image is displayed during the execution period of the variable stop effect, the present invention is limited thereto Instead of preparing an image (still image) for fluctuation stop effect in advance, when starting the fluctuation stop effect, the image for fluctuation stop effect prepared in advance is displayed during the execution period of the fluctuation stop effect You may do so. In this case, the fluctuation stop effect may be performed using an image dedicated to the fluctuation stop effect which is completely different from the image during the fluctuation display. Moreover, you may use a black image (blackout image) as an image only for a fluctuation stop production.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the variable stop effect image is stored based on the presence of the start winning during the variable display, and the variable stop effect is executed using the stored variable stop effect image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the image being displayed during the variable display is at a predetermined timing, for example, the image corresponding to the image for the variable stop effect prepared in advance is being displayed, It may be decided to execute the variable stop effect based on the presence of the start winning. In this way as well, even if the variable stop effect image is prepared in advance, the player will appear as if the display image in operation has been stopped.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the release effect for releasing the fluctuation stop effect is executed, an effect such that the smoke spreads out from the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 is made, but the present invention The present invention is not limited to this, and the effect mode of the release effect may be another effect mode. For example, it may be an effect aspect or the like in which the effect pattern stopped when the fluctuation stop effect starts is operated again.

  In the embodiment and the modification, the presence or absence of the fluctuation stop effect is determined at the timing of the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the start winning opening, but the present invention It is not limited, and the presence or absence of the fluctuation stop effect may be determined at the timing of the general winning by the game ball passing (entering) the general winning opening, the starting winning opening and the general winning opening The presence or absence of execution of the fluctuation stop effect may be determined at an arbitrary timing after a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ball passed (entered). In addition, it is possible to provide a warp passing ball flow down area from the warp exit to the start winning prize opening, and to determine the presence or absence of the execution of the fluctuation stop effect at the timing of the warp passing.

  In the embodiment and the modification, the fluctuation stop effect is executed at the timing of the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the start winning opening, but the present invention is not limited to this. The fluctuation stop effect may be performed at another timing as described below without executing the fluctuation stop effect at the timing of the start winning. That is, "when the predetermined condition is satisfied" in the present invention may be other timing than the timing of the start winning.

  Specifically, the timing after the start winning of the reserve memory which is the object of the advance notice effect is generated, the timing when the predetermined period has passed since the start winning occurred, or the predetermined fluctuation stop effect Of the execution timings, it may be executed at the first variation stop effect execution timing after occurrence of another start winning combination.

  Furthermore, the variable stop effect is not executed triggered by the start winning prize of the pending storage targeted for the advance notice production, but the start winning prize other than the start winning prize for the held storage targeted for these preview advance notice effects, specifically Is a start-up winning combination that is executed on the basis of the hold storage to be subjected to the advance notice announcement effect after the start prize of the hold storage to be subjected to the advance notice announcement effect is executed until the variable display is executed. The variable stop effect may be executed in response to In this case, it is determined whether or not there is a pending storage to be subjected to the advance notice effect in the pending storage when another starting winning combination is started, and if there is a pending suspension effect, the variable stop presentation is Of the timing at which other start winnings have occurred, the timing when a predetermined period has elapsed since the occurrence of these other start winnings, and the first fluctuation after the other starting winnings have occurred among the predetermined variation stop effect execution timings It may be performed at the stop effect execution timing or the like.

  The above-mentioned timings are in the form that the timing triggered by the start-up winning is "when the predetermined condition is satisfied", but the present invention is not limited to this, and these "predetermined conditions are “When it is established,” for example, the timing of the start of fluctuation, the predetermined timing before reaching the reach state during fluctuation, the timing when the player operates the game ball firing operation or the push button, etc. It is good also as a thing which is not triggered by a prize.

  Moreover, in the said Example and modification, if change stop production is started, a production | presentation pattern will be in a non-display state or a stop state, but this invention is not limited to this, It is non-display The "variable display" of the present invention which is in the state or the stop state may be something other than the effect pattern. For example, the small symbol may be displayed during reach effect or the like, and the small symbol may be in the non-displayed state or the stopped state when the variable stop effect is started.

  Moreover, in the said Example and modification, if change stop production is started, a production | presentation pattern will be in a non-display state or a stop state, However, this invention is not limited to this, This invention The thing that "the change pattern of the variable display under execution changes from the 1st mode to the 2nd mode different from the 1st mode" changes the change speed of the production design, for example, the one that the production design changes slowly Or, the scroll direction of the effect pattern may change from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction, or the color tone of the effect pattern may change. In addition, when the stored variable stop effect image is displayed during the variable stop effect execution period, the variable stop effect image, which is a color image, is used as a monochrome image (a color image such as yellow, gold, or sepia color). It may be displayed during the execution period of the fluctuation stop effect, or may be displayed during the execution period of the fluctuation stop effect by changing the color tone of the image for fluctuation stop effect which is a color image (such as a negative image of color reversal). . In addition, the display screen may be darkened (blacked out) when the variable stop effect is started.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the execution of the fluctuation stop effect can be determined when the reach is not established during the fluctuation display, and the execution of the fluctuation stop effect is not determined when the reach is established. The present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible not to decide the execution of the fluctuation stop effect when the effect that enhances the game interest is being performed, such as a pseudo ream or the like. In addition, the case where reach is established includes the state in which the left and right two of the rendering symbols are stopped and the one remaining rendering symbol is in the midst of fluctuating (the status of becoming a temppai), the state in which the reach rendering is being performed, etc. And both states may be included or any one may be included.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the execution of the fluctuation stop effect can be determined when the reach is not established during the fluctuation display, and the execution of the fluctuation stop effect is not determined when the reach is established. The present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the fluctuation stop effect may be determined even during reach establishment.

  Moreover, in the said Example and modification, when change stop production is started, the production | presentation pattern in display on the production display apparatus 5 will be in a non-display state or a stop state, but this invention is limited to this Instead, the variable display of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be in the non-display state or in the stop state.

  In the present invention, "changing the variation mode of the variable display during execution from the first mode to the second mode different from the first mode" is a concept including changing the rendering design to a small design. It may be good, or it may simply make the rendering pattern in a stopped state or a non-displayed state. In addition, the term "variable display" in the present invention includes an effect pattern, and may include a small symbol or may not include a small symbol. Moreover, the term "variable display" of the present invention includes a representation pattern, and may include a fourth pattern or may not include the fourth pattern. Moreover, in the said Example and modification, although the term "variable display" of this invention is illustrated as what does not contain 1st special symbol display 4A and 2nd special symbol display 4B, 1st special The symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be included.

  In the above-mentioned embodiment and modification, the "variation mode" of the present invention exemplifies the fluctuation display during the fluctuation of the production symbol, but in this "variation mode", the fluctuation display during the suspension of the production pattern Or, an aspect in which an effect in which each effect pattern shakes while being stopped is included. For example, the variation display being stopped while the rendering symbol is not displayed, or the aspect that is performing the effect that each rendering symbol swings while stopping is completely stopped (the swing disappears), etc. Is changed to the second mode, that is, included in the variable stop effect.

  In the embodiment and the modification, when the variable stop effect is started, the effect pattern is deleted and the display of the small symbol is started, and when the change stop effect is ended, the small symbol is deleted and the effect symbol is displayed However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to display a small symbol before starting the variable stop effect, that is, to always display the small symbol.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 effect display device 100 microcomputer for game control 120 CPU for effect control

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling in an advantageous state for the player,
Holding storage means capable of storing information on variable display as holding storage;
Determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state;
Determining means for determining whether or not control is performed in the advantageous state before the determination of the determining means;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied during execution of variable display, it is possible to change the fluctuation aspect of the variable display being executed from the first aspect to the second aspect different from the first aspect based on the determination by the determination means. And a display mode changing unit that can be changed from the second mode to the third mode different from the second mode;
Restricting means for restricting the change mode of the variable display from the first mode to the second mode by the display mode changing means;
Equipped with
The display mode changing means is
The variation aspect can be changed to the third aspect at a second timing different from the first timing and the first timing,
The second aspect is an aspect in which the variable display being executed is stopped.
It is determined that the rate at which the variation mode is changed to the third mode at the second timing when determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means is not controlled to the advantageous state by the determination means Unlike ratio fluctuation mode is changed to the third aspect at the second timing when the,
The first aspect includes a specific aspect and a special aspect that is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the specific aspect,
When the variable display is being executed in the special mode as the first aspect, the restriction means changes the variable mode of the variable display from the special mode to the second mode. Restrict,
A game machine characterized by Special effect executing means for executing a special effect when variable display is performed in the third mode;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, comprising:

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