JP6981810B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of variable display of identification information.

Some such gaming machines can display variable information (designs). Some such gaming machines are composed of an identification information unit composed of a symbol and a decorative unit composed of characters, and display the decorative unit in a display mode in which the decorative unit operates (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-126433

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the decorative section is more conspicuous than the identification information section, and it is difficult for the player to pay attention to the identification information section.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of attracting a player's attention to an identification information unit.

(A) A gaming machine capable of displaying variable identification information.
A variable display control means for controlling the variable display of identification information is provided.
In the first gaming state, the identification information includes at least the identification information unit and the decoration unit.
In the second gaming state different from the first gaming state, the identification information is composed of the identification information unit.
The variable display control means is
When the identification information is stopped and displayed, the identification information unit is operated in the first operation mode, and the decoration unit is operated in the second operation mode.
In the first operation mode, the operation of the identification information unit is performed during the first period, and the operation is performed.
In the second operation mode, the decoration portion is operated during the second period, which is shorter than the first period.
As the identification information, special identification information and predetermined identification information different from the special identification information can be displayed.
The special identification information is a gaming machine that has a larger amount of operation than the predetermined identification information.
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) capable of displaying variable identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol, effect symbol, etc.).
A variation display control means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S801 to S803, etc. in FIG. 13) for controlling variation display of identification information (left symbol 910, middle symbol 920, right symbol 930 in FIG. 17) is provided.
The identification information includes at least an identification information unit (number unit 911, 921,931 etc. in FIG. 17) and a decoration unit (decoration unit 912, 922,932 etc. in FIG. 17).
The variable display control means is
When the identification information is stopped and displayed, the identification information unit is operated in the first operation mode (operation mode of the stop symbol operation in FIG. 17D), and the decoration unit is operated in the second operation mode (FIG. 17). (D) Operation mode of decoration operation when stopped, etc.)
In the first operation mode, the operation is performed during the first period (during the period from the temporary stop with the stop symbol as shown by the broken line arrow of the number part 911, 931 in FIG. 17 (D) to the end of the variation display. Repeats shaking motion, such as performing a symbol motion when stopped),
In the second operation mode, the operation is performed during the second period shorter than the first period (when stopped only once during a predetermined period as shown by the broken line arrow of the decorative portion 912, 932 in FIG. 17 (D)). Make a pose, perform a decorative action when stopped, etc.).

With such a configuration, the player can be focused on the identification information unit in the identification information.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Variable display is performed using a plurality of types of identification information (effect symbols "1" to "9" in FIG. 15) (variable display as shown in FIG. 17 (B), etc.).
The advantage for the player differs depending on the type of the identification information displayed as the variable display result (FIGS. 15 (A), (B) and FIGS. 15 (C) to (F) are compared, and " 7 ”The advantage of the symbol and the symbol other than“ 7 ”are different, such as the selection ratio is different depending on whether it is a big hit or not).

With such a configuration, the player can be further focused on the identification information, whereby the player can be further focused on the identification information unit in the identification information.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Variable display is performed using a plurality of types of identification information (effect symbols "1" to "9" in FIG. 15) (variable display as shown in FIG. 17 (B), etc.).
The first operation mode is common to a plurality of types of identification information (repeated shaking operation is common, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize which part of the identification information is the identification information unit among a plurality of types of identification information.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The configuration of the identification information differs depending on the type of the gaming state (characters are displayed in the low probability state, characters are not displayed in the high probability state, etc., as shown in FIGS. 15A to 15F).
The first motion mode is common regardless of the type of gaming state (repeated swing motions such as the left symbol 910 and the right symbol 930 in FIG. 17 (D) are common).

With such a configuration, it is possible to clearly show the correspondence between the type of the gaming state and the mode of the identification information.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
A plurality of variable display areas (left, middle, right symbol display areas 91, 92, 93 as shown in FIG. 17B) capable of performing variable display of identification information are further provided.
The operation of the first operation mode is performed during a period in which the identification information is stopped in at least one variable display area among the plurality of variable display areas and the identification information is variablely displayed in the other one variable display area. Alternatively, the operation of the second operation mode is restricted (as in the reach of FIG. 19, during the period in which the symbols are stopped in the left and right symbol display areas 91 and 93 and the variable display is performed in the middle symbol display area 92. , Stopping the operation of the number part 911, 931 and the decoration part 912, 932, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly show that the variable display of the identification information is still performed by the mode of the identification information in which the variable display is not performed.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
It is possible to execute a specific effect for operating a predetermined effect display, and in the specific effect, at least one identification information constituting the display result is superimposed and displayed on the predetermined effect display to achieve the advantageous state. Equipped with a notification means (notification function of the effect control microcomputer 100, etc.) capable of notifying whether or not it is controlled.
The superimposed and displayed identification information is changed from the first aspect, which is the visible transparency of the predetermined effect display, to the second aspect, which has a lower transmittance than the first aspect (for example, as shown in FIG. 28). In order to make the effect display visible through the effect symbol that is superimposed and displayed in a specific effect, after displaying the effect symbol transparently, it is made opaque and it is notified whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". Etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the relevance between the superimposed and displayed images and improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a figure which shows the random number used in the production control microcomputer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol image selection table which selects and determines the image of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the variation display. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol change start processing. It is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 which shows the 1st stop time effect control example. It is a timing chart which compares and shows the display mode of the number part and the decoration part of each effect symbol in the 1st stop time effect control. It is a figure which shows the effect restriction control example of the stop operation. It is a display screen figure of the effect display device which shows the 2nd stop time effect control example. It is a timing chart which compares and shows the display mode of the number part and the decoration part of each effect symbol in the 2nd stop effect control. It is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 which shows the operation amount control example by the effect symbol type at the time of stop operation. It is a display screen figure of the effect display device which shows the operation amount control example by a special symbol. It is a display screen view of the effect display device which shows the 3rd stop time effect control example. It is a timing chart which compares and shows the display mode of the number part and the decoration part of each effect symbol in the 3rd stop time effect control. It is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 which shows the operation amount control example by the effect symbol type at the time of stop operation. It is a timing chart when a specific effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the specific effect is executed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine and a slot machine, and the identification information may be variablely displayed. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it can be used.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a gaming ball as a gaming medium is driven into a gaming area 7 to play a game. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a gaming frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). It is a structure including (excluding the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a gaming ball as a gaming medium is driven into a gaming area to play a game.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the hitting ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball receiving plate 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the hitting ball, and the like are provided. Further, a game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game ball can flow down is formed.

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and is formed by the player. A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. In the stick controller 122, a player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, a left hand) and presses and pulls the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. See) is built-in. Further, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be set to either the left or right of the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, but may be in the left-right positional relationship, for example. As the operating means, other operating means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 as a first display means capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them.
And a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them are provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and on the display screen, an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is provided. Be done. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area (hereinafter referred to as a symbol display area) for variablely displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols, left, middle, and right, is formed.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the effect display. 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

More specifically, in the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 13). Or, after passing through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the variation display (for example, when the number of reserved storages is not 0, the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). It is started based on the fact that the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. do. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes that the game ball has entered (winning) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result is to finally stop and display the symbol (example of identification information).

When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or when the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derivation display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derivates and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as an advantageous state in which an advantageous value (advantageous value) is given to the player.

Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). Stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed while matching with the combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Then, the effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called a reach effect.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the variable display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. It is a display state, or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area, for example. The symbol stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed is called a reach forming symbol or a reach symbol.

The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps and sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, at the time of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect symbol or the like)) can be displayed, or a display mode (for example, color or the like) of a background image of the effect display device 9 can be displayed. ) May be changed. This change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won a prize in the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can win a prize in the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win a starting prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, the game ball is more likely to win in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second hold storage number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variation display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighting indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting storage or starting winning memory. ) Is provided, and a first special symbol hold storage display 18a including four displays is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started,
Reduce the number of lit indicators by 1.

The gaming machine is a hitting ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting ball operation handle 5 and launches the game ball into the gaming area 7 by using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the first 1), the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variation display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the second 2), the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variation display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. The variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 9. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

Further, at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number (total hold storage number) is displayed. , Hold display area, not shown). In the total hold storage display unit, as the hold storage display, the number of hold storage images can be specified by, for example, the number of displayed images of a predetermined image (by displaying one hold storage image corresponding to each of the hold storage information). Specify the number of pending storages.) Is displayed. As described above, by providing the total hold storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions for which the start condition of the variable display is not satisfied. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emitting display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are hold display or hold. It is called a memory display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided with an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

In the big hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is open is called a round. As a result, repetitive continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is decided to make a big hit, one of the big hit types is selected.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a rectangular shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes from to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by 1.

An accessory 12 as a movable body is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9, and is operated by the accessory motor 17 as a drive source so that the position can be displaced. The accessory 12 is located in a place that is difficult for the player to see when it is not operating, and is in a position that is visible to the player during an operation such as when a predetermined effect is executed (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9). Moving.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided in the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

Further, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each type of hit in the jackpot, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the base after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the fluctuation time after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the number of times of opening in the jackpot ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

Specifically, in the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or It is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

Of the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a high probability that the special gaming state will be decided to be a big hit compared to the normal state (normal gaming state that is not the probability changing state). The type of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for a probability fluctuation state and also called a high probability state) is called a "probability variation jackpot". Further, in the present embodiment, as the special gaming state, when the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to be shorter than the non-time reduction state in association with the probability change state. There is. It should be noted that the special gaming state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability change state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. It will increase. Of the "big hits", the type of big hit that does not shift to the probable change state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

Further, as a special gaming state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the time saving state. It may be controlled to the electric chew support control state that facilitates (higher approach, higher frequency) winning of the variable winning ball device 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

Here, the electric chew support control will be described. The electric chew support control is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) so that the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), and the normal symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stopped symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is high. (It becomes easier for the game ball to win a prize at the start (it becomes easier to satisfy the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol display 8a, 8b and the effect display device 9). As a result of this control, the frequency of winning the second start winning opening 14 increases, so that the gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variation display of the second special symbol increases.

The state in which the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control (high frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls according to the winning to the number of shot balls. Since the "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a "high base state". Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a "low base state". Further, such a control is a control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

In this embodiment, "high probability state (probability change state)" and "low probability state (non-probability change state)" are used as terms indicating a state of jackpot probability, and as a term indicating a combination of base states. , "High base state (electric chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electric chew support control state)" are used.

Further, in this embodiment, "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" are used as terms indicating a combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. Use. "Low probability low base state" means that the big hit probability state is a low probability state and
It is a state indicating that the state of the base is a low base state. The "low probability high base state" is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The "high probability high base state" is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

As shown in FIG. 2, as the 15-round jackpot, a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot controlled to a non-probability change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot gaming state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probability change state continues for a period until the next jackpot occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times that the fluctuation display is performed 100 times, and the next jackpot Continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of the above, is satisfied. The normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled in a non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electric chew support control state (low probability low base state).

The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to a probability variation state, a time saving state, and a high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot gaming state. In the probability variation jackpot, the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next jackpot occurs, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. Continue for a period of time.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a main board (game control board) and an effect control board. Note that FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a built-in ROM 54 and RAM 55. The game control microcomputer 560 also has a built-in random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all thereof is backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) below. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the main board 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the fact that the start winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives a detection signal from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the big winning opening according to the command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the board 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of ordinary symbols, and a first special symbol hold storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Is received to control the variation display of the effect display device 9, the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is controlled via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 is controlled via the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output of.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter via. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via a motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 12.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 4, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (type, normal jackpot, or one of probabilistic jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): Determine the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): The fluctuation pattern (variation time) is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining the initial value of random 4).

In this embodiment, as the jackpot in the specific gaming state, a plurality of types of a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot are included. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the big hit (random R), the type of the big hit is one of these big hits based on the value of the random number for determining the big hit type (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined at the same time based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 1). Therefore, random number 1 is also a random number for determining a jackpot symbol.

Further, the variation pattern is included in the variation pattern type determined by first determining the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Determine the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The fluctuation pattern type is sometimes called a fluctuation type.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is classified into a normal variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type without reach, and a reach variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type with reach. When it becomes a big hit, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern type with reach is selected is higher than when it becomes an outlier. When it becomes a big hit, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern type with super reach is selected is higher than when it becomes an outlier. As a result, when the variation display is executed in the variation pattern accompanied by the reach, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the variation display is executed in the normal variation pattern. In addition, when a big hit occurs, the rate at which a fluctuation pattern type accompanied by super reach is selected is higher than when a big hit occurs. As a result, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by reach, when the fluctuation display is executed in the fluctuation pattern accompanied by super reach, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the fluctuation display is executed in the normal reach. Become.

Such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern type differs depending on whether the display result is out of alignment, the time saving state or the time saving state, so that the time saving state is obtained. When is, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time is not shortened.

It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio differs depending on whether the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be variablely displayed is equal to or more than a predetermined number and less than a predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the holding number shortening control is executed in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the case where the number of reserved storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number. You may try to do it.

Further, the variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of a two-step determination method in which the variation pattern type is determined and then the variation pattern is determined.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal time (non-probability change time) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a game state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state) and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in the probability change state.

In the normal jackpot determination table, each numerical value shown in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a jackpot determination value, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, it is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A). Each numerical value is set as a jackpot determination value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change becomes the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at normal time (referred to as the jackpot judgment value at normal time or the first jackpot judgment value) at the time of probability change. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot determination value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot determination values (referred to as probability variation jackpot determination value or second jackpot determination value) is set than in the probability variation jackpot determination table. .. As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 5A. If any of the indicated jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined to make a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

5 (B) and 5 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol). This is the first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for (when performed). FIG. 5C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the second hold memory) based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (variation display of the second special symbol). This is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for (when performed).

Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C) is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1) of, the type of jackpot is determined to be either "normal jackpot" or "probability variable jackpot", and is referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B), the numerical value compared with the value of random 1 and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), the numerical value compared with the value of random 1 and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "normal jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probability variation jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the random 1 value matches as the jackpot type, and determines the jackpot symbol in which the random 1 value matches as the jackpot symbol. do. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) have the same ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the jackpot type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when selecting the jackpot type from among a plurality of types of jackpots having different maximum number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state as the jackpot type, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C is used in FIG. It may be set so that the ratio of selecting the jackpot type having a large number of rounds is higher than that of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in a high base state, the selection of the type of jackpot is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B). .. By doing so, the variable display of the second special symbol can have a higher ratio of the probability variation jackpot than the variable display of the first special symbol. Further, the ratio of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table to be determined as the probability variation jackpot may be higher than that of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 6, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIG. 6 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating the variation pattern of the effect symbol to be variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX). ). That is, when each of the possible variation patterns is given a unique number, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating to start the variation display of the first special symbol. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating to start the variation display of the second special symbol. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (symbol confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot game state for each type of jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A1XX (H) is a command for designating the opening of the large winning opening, which indicates the display during the opening of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot game state for each type of jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that the first start prize has been given. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command that specifies that the game state is a probability change state (high probability state).

The command C0XX (H) is a total hold storage number designation command indicating the total hold storage number. The command C100 (H) is a total hold storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total hold storage number is subtracted by 1. In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number designation command is executed at the time of starting winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, at the time of executing the starting opening switch passing process described later). , Sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 (see S1221 and S1232 in FIG. 10). Further, the total hold storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variation display (for example, at the time of executing the processing during the special symbol variation display described later). The total hold storage specification command and the hold storage number subtraction specification command may also be used. For example, the total hold storage number specification command may be used as a command that can specify the hold storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits a command capable of specifying the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, respectively, not as the total reserved storage number, and the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. The total value of and may be specified as the total number of pending storages.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not a big hit is obtained and the judgment result of the type of the big hit among the winning determination results. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value at the time of winning. Is.

In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see S1217 and S1228 in FIG. 10), whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the time of starting winning, the type of big hit, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is determined which judgment value range the value of is in. Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating the type of the big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is performed to send the data to the effect control microcomputer 100. A value that specifies a range of determination values as a determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit and the type of the big hit at the start winning, based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The fluctuation pattern type can be recognized based on the fluctuation type command.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a hold storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area). The hold specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (the area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 7A, the maximum value of the value of the total hold storage counter that counts the total hold storage number (8 in this example). ) Corresponding area is secured. FIG. 7A shows an example when the value of the total pending storage counter is 5.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the reserved specific area is "first" or "second" in the order of winning based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, in the reserved specific area, data that can specify the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 7B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, in the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. In the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot, which is a hardware random number (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type, which is a software random number (random 1), and a random number for determining a variable pattern type. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random 3) are stored.

Based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating software random numbers, and obtains them. The process of saving (storing) in the storage area in the 1-hold storage buffer or the 2nd hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, these random values are extracted and stored in the second hold storage buffer based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14.

In this way, the storage of the above-mentioned information regarding the start winning prize in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". Further, the numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as the first reserved storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as the second reserved storage information. The random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) and the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) are not extracted and stored in the storage area at the time of starting winning, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process (random number 3). It may be extracted at the start of the change of the special symbol).

The data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this way are read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. In addition, before starting the variable display, which is subject to the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" by reading the data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area at the time of starting winning, the special symbol It may be used for a look-ahead notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the variable display of.

When there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, commands such as a symbol designation command, a variation type command, and a total hold storage number designation command are sent from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Will be sent. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, various commands such as a received symbol specification command, a variation type command, and a total hold storage number specification command can be stored in association with each other. A storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the variation display operation and reach of the effect symbol. It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the production display operation in the production and the like, or various production operations that do not involve the variable display of the production symbol. Further, the advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation, which is the advance notice effect to be executed corresponding to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data and the like indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). (Update processing of various random numbers such as determination of type and determination of fluctuation pattern), random number update processing for initial value (update processing of initial value of count value of random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination), and the like are executed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their states are determined (switch processing: S21). ..

Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determining a normal symbol hit and a random number for determining a big hit type used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). .. The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Next, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (S30).

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (the special symbol display control process). S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process is terminated. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, any one of S300 to S307 is performed.

In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores the hold storage data (first hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start prize to the first start winning opening 13. A first hold storage buffer to be stored, and a second hold storage buffer for storing hold storage data (second hold storage data) such as a random number for jackpot determination obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14. Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of stored storages (4 in this example) is secured.

In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is conditioned on the condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first hold storage number counter for counting is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for variation pattern determination) are generated from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Random numbers) are extracted, and the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage counter is increased by 1, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating "first" in the reserved specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage counter after the sum is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second hold storage number is counted on the condition that the second hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the hold storage number counter is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total hold storage counter is increased by 1, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating "second" in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage counter after the total is executed.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and a process for determining the big hit type when the display result is a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) determines the variation pattern (determines the variation pattern using the random number for determining the variation pattern type and the random number for determining the variation pattern), and measures the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for controlling the start of timekeeping of the variable time timer for the purpose.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the variation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation time timer. It is a process to stop and derive and display the stopped symbol.

The large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process for controlling the opening of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20 according to the type of big hit. The process of opening the big prize opening (S306) confirms the control of transmitting the effect control command for the effect control for the round display effect during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the large prize opening. It is a process for performing processing and the like. If the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305). When all the rounds are completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process (S307). The jackpot end process (S307) is a process for controlling the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage number for counting the first reserved storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1222.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1213) and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 is a total hold storage in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 described with reference to FIG. The data indicating "first" is set in the area corresponding to the value of the number counter (S1215).

In this embodiment, when the first starting port switch 13a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts winning a prize in the first starting winning opening 13), the data indicating "first" is set. When the second start opening switch 14a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts winning a prize in the second start winning opening 14), the data indicating "second" is set. For example, in the hold storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) shown in FIG. 7, when the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first”. When the second start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as the data indicating "second". In this case, if there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area).

As shown in FIG. 7A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the first start winning opening 13 or , Data indicating that it is "first" or "second" in the order of winning is set based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area), the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is stored.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. 8B). S1216). In the process of S1216, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are extracted. Stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process in which the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the time of starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the prize-winning effect process (S1218), and also transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and issues the total hold storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1221).

By executing the processes of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.), the first Every time the start winning opening 13 is started, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1218 to S1221 is executed and the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, and the first start winning winning designation command are executed. And a set of four commands of the total hold storage number specification command is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage number for counting the second reserved storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1224) and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Increase by 1 (S1225). Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating "second" in the area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) (S1226).

Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. 8B). S1227). In the process of S1227, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the prize-winning effect process (S1229), and also controls to transmit the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and issues the total hold storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1232).

By executing the processes of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.), the second Every time a start winning is given to the starting winning opening 14, both a symbol designation command and a variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is generated by executing the processes of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, and the second starting winning winning designation command are executed. And a set of four commands of the total hold storage number specification command is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer (S51). If there is no hold storage data in either the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, if the customer wait state specification command has not been sent yet, the customer wait state specification command that specifies the customer wait state mode is executed. Processing for transmission is performed (S77), and the special symbol normal processing is terminated. Here, when the customer waiting state specification command is transmitted, the customer waiting state specification command transmission completed flag indicating that the customer waiting state specification command has been transmitted is set. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after the customer waiting state specification command is transmitted, the customer is repeated based on the fact that the customer waiting state specification command transmitted flag is set. It is controlled not to send the wait state specification command. Such a customer waiting state specification command sent flag is reset when the next variation display of the special symbol is started.

When there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the hold specific area (see FIG. 7A) is "first". It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates the above (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not the data indicating the "first" (that is, the data indicating the "second") (N of S52), the CPU 56 uses the special symbol pointer (first). Data indicating "second" is set in the flag) indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is the data indicating "first" (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (S54).

In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is set according to whether the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer or the data indicating "second" is set. The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed by using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed based on the reserved storage data stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Is done. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is based on the reserved storage data stored in the second reserved storage buffer. Is done.

By executing the processes of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol is made in the order of the starting winning prizes in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 has each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the hold storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the hold storage buffer of the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage counter, and determines each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are shifted.

After executing the process of S56, the count value of the total hold storage counter formed in the RAM 55 to count the total hold storage counter is decremented by 1 (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and shifts the contents stored in the reserved specific storage area.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 is in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Further, the CPU 56 adds up the values (values indicating "first" or "second") stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of pending storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = m-1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always the first reserved storage number (or). The order of the second reserved storage) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched. Further, the order in which each value stored in each storage area corresponding to each total reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order in which the total pending storage number = 1 to 8.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the hold storage buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads a random number for jackpot determination extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passage process or S1227 of the start port switch passage process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot. To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a random number for jackpot determination, and executes a process of determining that a jackpot is determined if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is in the non-probability changing state (normal gaming state). Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values is probablely changed between the probability variation jackpot determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 5A in ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance. A normal time jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set to be less than the hour jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probabilistic change jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is the normal play. When the state or the time saving state is reached, the jackpot determination process is performed using the normal jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y of S61), it shifts to S71. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

It should be noted that confirmation as to whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state is performed depending on whether or not the probabilistic change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when the gaming state is changed to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is finished. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the jackpot end process (S307 in FIG. 9) when the probability variation jackpot is reached, and then the condition that the next jackpot is determined, or the variable display that is the result of the missed display. Is reset at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol is terminated and the stopped symbol is stopped and displayed when the condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed is satisfied.

If the value of the random number for jackpot determination (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75, which will be described later. If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets the big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5 (C) are used. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5 (B). Further, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C when the special symbol pointer indicates "second".

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random number for determining the jackpot type extracted in the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and holds the random number using the jackpot type determination table selected in S72. The jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the storage buffer are determined (S73).

As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the relationship between the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol is set so that the jackpot symbol differs for each jackpot type for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Since the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the jackpot symbol and the game control according to the jackpot type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the jackpot type data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "01" is set as the jackpot type data. When the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot", "02" is set as the jackpot type data.

Next, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the jackpot flag is not set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined by S73 is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "probability variation jackpot", "7" is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 is one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 3 designation command that specifies the display result according to the determined type of jackpot or the loss. Controls to send the effect control command (see FIG. 7).

Further, in the above-mentioned special symbol changing process (S303), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop processing.

When a big hit is obtained as a result of the fluctuation display, the big hit opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening opening processing (S306), and the big hit end processing (S307) are executed to control the big hit game state. Will be done. In the jackpot end process (S307), the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are set at the end of the probability variation jackpot, and the time saving flag is set at the end of the normal jackpot. As a result, after the end of the probabilistic jackpot, it is controlled to the probabilistic change state and the time saving state, and after the end of the normal jackpot, it is controlled to the time saving state.

The probabilistic jackpot and the time saving state after the normal jackpot need to be continued until either the condition of the variable display being executed 100 times or the time when the next jackpot occurs is satisfied. For such a continuation period of 100 times of fluctuation display, in the jackpot end processing (S307), the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is set to 100 times, and every time the fluctuation display is executed thereafter. It is managed by subtracting and updating in the special symbol stop processing, and the time saving flag is reset based on the count-up of the time saving number counter, so that the time saving state is controlled to end.

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets data such as a flag capable of specifying what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in RAM 103) and the like are performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process process (S705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state is performed. Select the process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

Next, random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol). Etc.)) is executed (S706) to update the count value of the counter for generating. Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like is generated by the count of a random counter whose count value is updated by software, and each of them is cyclically updated within a predetermined range and updated respectively. It is used as a random number by being extracted at the specified timing.

Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving, erasing, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S707).

By executing such an effect control main process, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect display device 9 and various lamps are transmitted according to the effect control command transmitted and received from the game control microcomputer 560. By controlling the effect devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls according to the gaming state are performed.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect, and after executing the look-ahead effect process (S500) for selecting the type of the look-ahead effect, the value of the effect control process flag. Any of the processes S800 to S807 is performed according to the above.

In the effect control process process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also controlled by the second special symbol. The control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of is also executed in one effect control process process.

The look-ahead effect processing (S500) is a process for determining a look-ahead such as whether or not to execute a look-ahead effect, and determining an effect mode when executing the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is a change of the special symbol based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the turn of the change display (design change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (hold memory information) arrives. It is a production technique that determines the content of the display and gives a notice at a stage before that what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. A kind of effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command is received, the process shifts to the effect symbol variation start processing.

The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) to be started. The effect symbol changing process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and performing control to derive and display the display result (final stop symbol) of the variation display.

The jackpot display process (S804) is a process of performing display control such as control of displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a jackpot after the end of the fluctuation time. The process during the round (S805) is a process for controlling the display during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process. The round post-processing (S806) is a process for controlling display between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the process during the round. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control in the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during the predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled according to the process data set in the table.

The process table is composed of process timer setting values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data showing each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is described. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and controls to display the effect symbol in the mode of variation set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing random numbers used in the effect control microcomputer 100. SR1-1 to SR1-3 are stopped and displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols which are the variation display results of the effect symbols. It is a random number for determining the stop symbol used to determine the effect symbol (final stop symbol). The final stop symbol is three effect symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas when the variable display of the effect symbol ends. The combination of the jackpot symbols of the effect symbols is determined to be the same symbol combination by any one random number (for example, SR1-1) of SR1-1 to SR1-3.

Each of SR1-1 to SR3 is repeatedly added and updated within the counting range shown in the figure at a predetermined timing in the random number update process of S706. For example, SR1-1 is added and updated every 33 msec, SR1-2 is added and updated every carry of SR1-1, and SR1-3 is updated every carry of SR1-2, and is updated from 0 to the upper limit of 24. After that, it is updated from 0 again. In the effect control microcomputer 100, random numbers for various effect control are used in addition to SR1-1 to SR1-3.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol image selection table for selecting and determining an image of a stop symbol of an effect symbol in a variable display. The symbol image selection table is a low-probability off-mark image selection table in FIG. 15 (A), a high-probability off-line symbol image selection table in FIG. 15 (B), and a low-probability normal jackpot image selection table in FIG. 15 (C). , FIG. 15 (D) high probability normal jackpot symbol image selection table, FIG. 15 (E) low probability variable jackpot symbol image selection table, FIG. 15 (F) high probability normal jackpot symbol image selection table, and , FIG. 15 (G) includes a high probability normal jackpot symbol image selection table. These tables are stored in the ROM 102 as data constituting the data table.

When the variable display results in an out-of-range display in the low-probability state, the out-of-order symbol image selection table shown in FIG. 15A is used. When the variable display results in an out-of-range display in a high-probability state, the out-of-order symbol image selection table shown in FIG. 15B is used. When the fluctuation display becomes the jackpot display result of the normal jackpot in the low probability state, the low probability normal jackpot symbol image selection table of FIG. 15C is used. When the fluctuation display becomes the jackpot display result of the normal jackpot in the high probability state, the high probability normal jackpot symbol image selection table of FIG. 15 (D) is used. When the fluctuation display becomes the jackpot display result of the probability variation jackpot in the low probability state, the low probability variation jackpot symbol image selection table of FIG. 15 (E) is used. When the fluctuation display becomes the jackpot display result of the probability variation jackpot in the high probability state, the high probability probability variation jackpot symbol image selection table of FIG. 15 (F) is used.

In each of the symbol image selection tables of FIGS. 15A to 15F, the numbers "1" to "9" in the number part included in the effect symbol and the character (A character ~) in the decoration part included in the effect symbol. The correspondence with the I character) is shown. As shown in FIG. 17 (A) and the like described later, the effect symbols are the number part 911, 921,931 in which any number of "1" to "9" is shown, and the A character to the I character. It is the identification information including the decoration part 912, 922, 932 which showed any character.

In each of the symbol image selection tables of FIGS. 15 (A), (C), and (E) selected in the low probability state, the character of the decoration portion may be displayed corresponding to the number portion included in the effect symbol. Since it is set, when the variable display is executed in a low probability state, the effect symbol including both the number part and the decorative part is variablely displayed. On the other hand, in each of the symbol image selection tables of FIGS. 15 (B), (D), and (F) selected in the high probability state, the character of the decorative portion corresponding to the number portion included in the effect symbol is not set. Therefore, when the variable display is executed in a high probability state, the effect symbol having only the numerical portion without the decorative portion is variablely displayed.

According to the configuration of the effect symbol selected for each game state, the configuration of the effect symbol differs depending on the type of the game state such as the low probability state and the high probability state.

As another example of the gaming state in which the composition of the effect symbol is different depending on the type of the gaming state, a time saving state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened from the normal fluctuation time and a special symbol The fluctuation time may be different from the non-time saving state in which the fluctuation time is executed with the normal fluctuation time.

Further, for the A character to I character of the decorative portion, the type of stop operation (character operation when the effect symbol is stopped) corresponding to each of the character types (first stop operation to seventh stop operation) is shown. ing. The first stop operation to the ninth stop operation are operations of different operation modes set corresponding to the respective characteristics of the A character to the I character, and in the effect symbol, the numerical part "1" to "1" to Different types of characters (A character to I character) are associated with each of the numbers "9". Each of the A character to the I character is an image that is displayed to operate during the change of the effect symbol, and is the shape of the entire image and the stop operation such as the stop pause which is the operation form indicated by the character when the change is stopped. The operation mode is different.

In addition, for each of the three types of stop symbol determination random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3, a total of 25 numerical values consisting of a numerical range of 0 to 24 are included in the production symbols from "1" to "9". It is assigned to each of the numbers and the types of characters that correspond to each other. For each of SR1-1 to SR1-3, the number of random number SR2 values allocated is shown for the sake of clarity.

In the out-of-order symbols of FIGS. 15A and 15B, the same number of numerical values are assigned as SR1-1 to SR1-3 to each numerical value portion other than the “7” symbol. The numbers of the "7" symbol are assigned a smaller number than the numbers other than the "7" symbol. As a result, in the variable display that results in the off-display, the ratio of each of the effect symbols having the number part other than the "7" symbol is displayed as the stop symbol than the effect symbol having the number part of the "7" symbol. It gets higher.

In the normal jackpot symbols (hereinafter referred to as normal jackpot symbols or ordinary symbols) in FIGS. 15 (C) and 15 (D), the same number is used only for each number part of an even number as SR1-1 to SR1-3. Numerical values are assigned, and the numerical values are not assigned to each number part of the odd number. As a result, among the jackpot display results, only the effect symbols having an even number part are displayed in the variable display which is usually the jackpot display result. As a normal jackpot symbol, a combination of symbols whose left, middle, and right symbols are aligned with the numbers of odd-numbered symbols selected based on SR1-1 is determined.

In FIGS. 15 (E) and 15 (F), in the big hit symbol of the probabilistic jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the probabilistic jackpot symbol or the probabilistic variation symbol), the same number is used only for each number part of the odd number as SR1-1 to SR1-3. Numerical values are assigned, and the numerical values are not assigned to each number part of even numbers. As a result, among the jackpot display results, only the effect symbols having an odd number portion are displayed in the variable display which is the probability variation jackpot display result. As the probabilistic jackpot symbol, a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right symbols are aligned with the numbers of the odd-numbered symbols selected based on SR1-1 is determined.

The effect control microcomputer 100 extracts numerical data (random numbers) from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing when the variation display is started. Then, the information on whether the display result of the variable display is the off display result, the normal jackpot display result, or the probabilistic jackpot display result, and the current jackpot probability is a low probability state or a high probability state. Select one of the symbol image selection tables of FIGS. 15 (A) to 15 (F) according to the information, and use the selected symbol image selection table to display the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data on the left. , Middle, right Determining as a combination of stop symbols that will be the result of variable display of the effect symbols.

For example, in the case of the "non-reach out-of-reach display result", which is the display result of the out-of-reach state without being in the reach state, the symbol image selection table of FIG. Is selectively used to determine the symbol corresponding to each of the extracted numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 as a combination of stop symbols which is a variation display result of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. If the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be a reach symbol, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, the right symbol is corrected by shifting one symbol) and each stop symbol is used. Is determined.

Further, in the case of the "reach off display result" which is the display result of the out-of-reach state, the symbol image selection table of FIG. 15 (A) or FIG. 15 (B) is selected according to the state of the jackpot probability. The symbol corresponding to the numerical data extracted by SR1-1 is determined as a combination of stop symbols which is a variation display result of the left and right effect symbols. As a result, the stop symbol of the left and right effect symbols becomes a reach symbol in which the same symbol is aligned. Then, the symbol corresponding to the numerical data extracted by SR1-2 is determined as a combination of the stop symbols which is the variable display result of the effect symbol in the inside.

Further, in the case of the "normal jackpot display result" which is the display result of the combination of the normal jackpot symbols, the symbol image selection table of FIG. 15 (C) or FIG. 15 (D) is selectively selected according to the state of the jackpot probability. The symbol corresponding to the numerical data extracted by SR1-1 is determined as a combination of stop symbols that is a variation display result of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. As a result, the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right effect symbols become a combination of normal jackpot symbols aligned with the same even-numbered symbols, and the stop symbols of the left and right effect symbols are the same during the variable display. It will be a reach pattern that matches the pattern.

Further, in the case of the "probability variation jackpot display result" which is the display result of the combination of the probability variation jackpot symbols, the symbol image selection table of FIG. 15 (E) or FIG. 15 (F) is selectively selected according to the state of the jackpot probability. The symbol corresponding to the numerical data extracted by SR1-1 is determined as a combination of stop symbols that is a variation display result of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. As a result, the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right effect symbols become a combination of probabilistic jackpot symbols aligned with the same odd-numbered symbols, and the stop symbols of the left and right effect symbols are the same during the variable display. It will be a reach pattern that matches the pattern.

Comparing the out-of-order symbol image selection table of FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (B) with the jackpot symbol image selection table of FIGS. 15 (C) to 15 (F), when the jackpot display result is obtained, the out-of-order display result is obtained. Compared to, the ratio of selecting the "7" symbol is high, so if the reach symbol with the symbol of the number "7" is displayed during the variable display, the expectation level that will be a big hit (for the player) (Advantage) is higher than when a reach symbol with a number symbol other than the "7" symbol is displayed. Therefore, when the reach symbol by the number symbol of the "7" symbol is displayed, the player's expectation for the big hit can be raised. As for the "7" symbol, the expectation that it will be a big hit when the reach symbol is displayed is higher than other symbols, so "7" symbol is "
7 ”Even during low-speed fluctuation before the symbol stops as a reach symbol or the like (for example, during a variable display effect that expects whether or not it will reach), the effect of operating the decorative portion may be executed.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol change start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

In the effect symbol variation start processing, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the variation display result is out of order (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of order is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is determined to be out of order, it is confirmed whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined, for example, by the data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

When it is determined that a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received, it is confirmed whether the current state is a probabilistic state or not to confirm whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. Select the missing symbol image selection table of A) or FIG. 15 (B), and use the selected missing symbol image selection table to select a combination of symbols that will result in a non-reachable missing symbol display result by the determination method as described above. It is decided as the final stop of the production symbol (S604), and the process proceeds to S616.

When it is determined in the process of S602 that it is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined to be a reach variation pattern), a stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the processing of S605, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and it is confirmed whether or not the present is a probabilistic state, so that a high probability state and a low probability state can be obtained. Select either of the outlier symbol image selection tables in FIG. 15A or FIG. 15B, and use the selected outlier symbol image selection table to reach by the determination method as described above. The combination of the symbols that will be the display result of the outlier is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol.

Further, when it is not decided to make a deviation in the processing of S601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N of S601), the effect control CPU 101 is a type of big hit (probability variable big hit, normal big hit). A stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination of the jackpot symbols is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

In S603, the combination of jackpot symbols is determined as follows. Numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing. Then, based on which of the display result 2 designated command and the display result 3 designated command is stored in the display result specific command storage area, the jackpot is selected from the probabilistic jackpot and the normal jackpot. Judge the type of. Furthermore, by confirming whether or not the present is a probabilistic state, it is confirmed whether it is a high probability state or a low probability state, and based on the state of the jackpot probability and the type of the jackpot, FIGS. 15 (C) to 15 (C). Select any of the jackpot symbol image selection tables in FIG. 15 (F), and use the selected jackpot symbol image selection table to produce a combination of symbols that will be the jackpot display result by the determination method as described above. Determined as the final stop.

Next, an effect setting process (for example, a process of setting various effects such as an effect of a variable display of an effect symbol (including a variable display mode such as a pseudo-ream)) for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, a process of setting various effects such as a pseudo-ream). After executing S616), the process proceeds to S617.

In S617, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table is set according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command and various effect control (effect operation) patterns specified by the effect control pattern of the effect determined by the processing of S616. Among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in, one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the specified various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the pattern to be used.

In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the variation of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 during the period from the start of the variation of the effect symbol to the stop display of the final stop symbol. A plurality of types of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as a display operation, an effect display operation in a reach effect, an effect display operation by a pseudo-ream effect, and an effect display operation in a notice effect are stored as a symbol variation control pattern.

Further, each symbol variation control pattern is used for displaying variation of the effect symbol such as the effect control process timer setting value, the effect control process timer determination value, the effect display control data, the voice control data, the lamp control data, and the end code. It includes control data for controlling various effect operations according to the situation, and the contents of various effect controls, the switching timing of the effect control, and the like are set in time series.

Next, the process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S617 is selected (S618). Then, the process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

After executing the process of S619, control of the effect device (effect display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27, etc.) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Is started (S620). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9 according to the display control execution data. A control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of light emitters such as various LEDs. Further, in order to output audio from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation display time timer (S621), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802), and the effect is produced. The symbol change start process is executed (S622).

Next, various effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, various effects are executed during the variable display. The effect control CPU 101 determines the contents of various effects executed during the variable display in the effect setting process of S616. In the following, a plurality of variations of the effect control example when the variation is stopped in the variation display of the effect symbol including the number part and the decorative part will be described. The effect control at the time of variable stop described below may be such that any one effect control can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and any one or more of the effect controls may be performed in the game situation (high or low probability of big hit, etc.) or. It may be selected and executed according to the production situation (the situation of the production mode, etc.).

[Example of first stop effect control (example in which the number part operates for a longer period of time than the decorative part)]
First, an example of a first stop effect control in which the number portion operates for a longer period of time than the decorative portion in the effect symbol will be described. FIG. 17 is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 showing an example of the effect control at the time of first stop. In FIG. 17, the images displayed on the effect display device 9 in the first stop effect control are shown in (A) to (D) according to the passage of time. In FIG. 17, images unnecessary for the explanation of the first stop effect control, such as an image of the hold storage in the hold display area, are appropriately omitted.

The left, middle, and right effect symbols 910, 920, and 930 as shown in FIG. 17 (A) and the like are the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 91, 92, respectively, as shown in FIG. 17 (B) and the like. It is displayed variable at 93. In FIG. 17, the state of the effect symbols 910, 920, 930 in the variable display is indicated by a downward arrow as shown in FIG. 17 (B) and the like.

As shown in FIG. 17 (A), the left, middle, and right effect symbols 910, 920, and 930 are number portions 911, 921, 931 (hereinafter, hereafter,) consisting of the numbers "0" to "9" shown in FIG. 15, respectively. An image of a decorative part 912, 922, 932 (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as a decorative part 912 or the like) composed of A characters to I characters having a corresponding relationship with an image of a number part 911 or the like. Is included. In the number part 911 and the like, the type of the number symbol can be identified by showing the corresponding number in the rectangular frame. The character type of the decorative portion 912 or the like can be identified by displaying the letters A to I on the head.

Each of the effect symbols 910, 920, 930 is displayed in such a manner that the number portion 911 and the like and the decoration portion 912 and the like are integrated. At the start of the variation display, each of the effect symbols 910, 920, 930 does not change the number part 911 or the like as shown in FIG. 17 (A), but the decoration unit 912 or the like takes a predetermined pose at the start of the variation. Then, in a display mode in which the number unit 911 and the like and the decoration unit 912 and the like are integrated, the variable display is performed in a predetermined variable display pattern such as scrolling as shown in FIG. 17 (B). In the variable display as shown in FIG. 17B, each of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 910, 920, and 930 is provided with a number part and a decorative part as in FIG. 17A. It is shown in a semi-transparent state (a state in which the transparency is high) and scrolled. The pose at the start of fluctuation may be different for each character in the decoration unit, or may be the same for all characters displayed as the decoration unit.

Although not shown in FIG. 17, during the variable display of the effect symbols 910, 920, 930, "left, middle, right effect symbols" are placed at positions such as corners of the screen that do not interfere with the effect. Corresponding to each number part of "910, 920, 930", the left, middle, and right small symbols showing the same numbers as the corresponding effect symbols with symbols smaller than the effect diagram are always displayed in a variable manner. The small design is composed only of the number part. Such small symbols are stopped and displayed only when the variable display ends and the display result is confirmed, and the symbols having the same numbers as the corresponding effect symbols 910, 920, 930 are stopped and displayed.

FIG. 17C shows a state in which the left and right effect symbols 910 and 930 are stopped (temporarily stopped). Then, from the time when the left and right effect symbols 910 and 930 are stopped, as shown in FIG. It will be started. As for the stop operation, the number part 911 and the like execute a shaking operation which is a common operation mode for all symbols. As a result, it is possible to easily recognize which part of the effect symbol is the number part with a plurality of types of effect symbols. Also, as described in FIG. The composition of the effect symbol differs depending on the type of the game state such as the low probability state and the high probability state, but the number part 911 etc. is common to all the symbols regardless of the type of the game state. Since the shaking motion of is executed, it is possible to clearly show the correspondence relationship between the type of the gaming state and the mode of the effect symbol. The stop operation of the decorative portion 912 and the like is an operation of taking a stop pose, which is an operation mode different for each character as shown in FIG.

As shown by the broken line arrow in FIG. 17 (D), the number unit 911 and the like operate when stopped for a longer period of time than the decorative unit 912 and the like. In the stop operation, the decoration unit 912 and the like perform the stop pause operation only once during a predetermined period, and then continue the stop state until the variable display ends. The operation of taking a pause at the time of stopping and stopping is shown by the same broken line arrow in the figure, but as described above, it differs depending on the type of the decorative portion of the effect pattern. On the other hand, in the stopped operation, the number unit 911 and the like repeatedly execute the shaking operation until the variation display ends. Further, in the case of variable display of the effect symbol consisting of only the number part 911 etc. in the high probability state, the case of variable display of the effect symbol consisting of the number part 911 etc. and the decorative part 912 etc. in the low probability state. The same stop operation as the number part 911 etc. in is executed.

The stop pose of the decorative portion may be the same for all characters. Further, the decorative part may perform a shaking operation for a shorter period than the number part after taking a pause at the time of stopping.

FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing a comparison between the display modes of the numerical unit 911 and the like and the decorative unit 912 and the like of each effect symbol in the first stop effect control. FIG. 18A shows a display mode of the number unit 911 and the like, and FIG. 18B shows a display mode of the decorative unit 912 and the like.

With reference to FIG. 18, as for the effect symbols when the variation display is not executed, the number part 911 and the like are stopped at the stop symbol of the previous variation display, and the decoration unit 912 and the like are stopped at the previous variation display stop. It is stopped with the stop pose taken. At the start of the variation display, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), the number part 911 etc. does not change, but after the decoration unit 912 etc. continuously poses at the start of the variation for a predetermined period, the number part 911 etc. The effect design integrated with the decoration unit 912 and the like starts to display fluctuations due to scroll fluctuations.

With reference to FIG. 18, when the variation display is not executed, the number part 911 etc. is stopped at the stop symbol of the previous variation display, and the decoration part 912 etc. is stopped at the time of the previous stop of the variation display. It is stopped in a pose. At the start of the fluctuation display, the number part does not change as shown in FIG. 17 (A), but after the decorative part 912 and the like continue to pose at the start of the fluctuation for a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 17 (B). The effect design in which the number part 911 and the like and the decoration part 912 and the like are integrated starts the variable display due to the scroll fluctuation.

Then, as shown in FIG. 17C, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 910, 920, and 930 are sequentially stopped according to the elapsed time from the start of the variation display, and at the time of the stop, the figure is shown. As in 17 (C) and (D), the number unit 911 and the like and the decoration unit 912 and the like start executing the stop operation (stop symbol operation, stop decoration operation). As the stop symbol operation of the number unit 911 or the like, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), after the number part 911 or the like temporarily stops in the stop symbol, the operation of repeating the shaking operation until the end of the variable display is executed. On the other hand, as the stop decoration operation of the decoration unit 912 or the like, the character takes a stop pose as shown in FIG. 17D after executing the stop decoration operation once, and then stops at the stop pose. Executes the display that continues the state (temporary stop state) until the end of the variable display.

In such a first stop effect control example, the stop operation of the number unit 911 and the like is performed during a longer period than the stop operation of the decorative unit 912 and the like. As a result, when the variable display is stopped, the player can be made to pay attention to the number part 911 or the like in the effect symbol. Further, since the stop operation of the number unit 911 or the like has a larger number of operations than the stop operation of the decoration unit 912 or the like, the number unit 911 or the like in the effect symbol can be attracted to the player.

Further, in the stopped operation as shown in FIG. 17 (D), for example, a symbol having a higher expectation of a big hit such as a “7” symbol in which “7” is shown in the number part 911 or the like is higher than other production symbols. When is displayed, the player can be made to pay more attention to the effect symbol, and thereby the number part 911 or the like in the effect symbol can be made to pay more attention to the player.

[Example of production limit control for stop operation]
Next, an example of effect restriction control of the operation at the time of stop will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of effect limiting control of the stop operation. In FIG. 19, as in the reach state, the effect symbol is stopped in at least one symbol display area 91, 93 of the plurality of symbol display areas 91, 92, 93, and the effect symbol is in the other one symbol display area. It is shown that the effect limiting control for limiting the stop symbol operation of the number unit 911 and the like is performed during the period during which the variation display of the above is performed.

Such effect restriction control determines whether or not to reach the reach state based on the fluctuation pattern to be executed in the effect setting process of S616 of FIG. 16, and when it is determined to be in the reach state, the effect is described above in the reach state. It is realized by setting the effect so that the stopped symbol operation (swaying operation) is not executed for the reached symbol. Further, in the reach state as shown in FIG. 16, there is a case where an effect pattern for displaying a predetermined effect image by overlapping the reach symbols may be executed, and at the same time when displaying such an effect image is generated. By operating the decorative portion 912 or the like in a specific mode, the effect can be enhanced.

It should be noted that such effect limiting control of the stop operation may be executed not for the stop symbol operation of the number unit 911 or the like, but for the stop decoration operation of the decoration unit 912 or the like. That is, the effect limiting control of the stop operation may be executed for the stop symbol operation of the number unit 911 or the like or the stop decoration operation of the decoration unit 912 or the like.

According to such a configuration, among the plurality of symbol display areas 91, 92, 93, the effect symbol is stopped in at least one symbol display area 91, 93, and the effect symbol is variablely displayed in the other one symbol display area. During the period when Depending on the mode of the effect symbol that is not displayed, it can be clearly shown that the effect symbol is still being displayed in a variable manner.

It should be noted that such effect limiting control of the stop operation may be executed for both the stop symbol operation of the number unit 911 and the like and the stop decoration operation of the decoration unit 912 and the like.

Further, in the first stop effect control described above, the same effect control as the motion amount control according to the effect symbol type as shown in FIG. 22 described later may be executed. Further, in the first stop effect control described above, the same effect control as the motion amount control by the special symbol as shown in FIG. 23 described later may be executed.

[Example of second stop effect control (example in which the number part operates when stopped for a shorter period than the decorative part)]
Next, a second stop-time effect control example in which the number portion of the effect symbol operates for a shorter period of time than the decorative part will be described. FIG. 20 is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 showing an example of the second stop effect control. In FIG. 20, the images displayed on the effect display device 9 in the second stop effect control are shown in (A) to (D) according to the passage of time. In FIG. 20, images unnecessary for the explanation of the second stop effect control, such as an image of the hold storage in the hold display area, are appropriately omitted.

In the second stop time effect control example, as shown in FIG. 20A, the configurations of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 910, 920, and 930 are the same as those in the first stop time effect control example, and FIG. 20 As shown in (A) to (C), from the start of the variable display to the stop (temporary stop) of the left and right effect symbols 910 and 930, the same effect control as in the first stop effect control example is executed. Will be done. Further, in the second stop effect control, the above-mentioned small symbols are variably displayed as in the first stop effect control.

Then, from the time when the left and right effect symbols 910 and 930 are stopped, as shown in FIG. It will be started. As for the stop operation, the number part 911 and the like are shaking operations which are common operation modes for all symbols. The stop operation of the decorative portion 912 and the like is an operation of taking a stop pose, which is an operation mode different for each character as shown in FIG.

As shown by the broken line arrow in FIG. 20 (D), contrary to the first stop effect control example, the number unit 911 and the like operate for a shorter period of time than the decoration unit 912 and the like. In the stop operation, the decoration unit 912 and the like repeatedly execute the shaking operation during the period until the variation display ends after executing the operation of taking the stop pause and stopping during the predetermined period. On the other hand, in the stop operation, the number part 911 and the like execute the stop symbol operation for stopping the symbol once during a specific period, and then continue the stop state (temporary stop state) until the variation display ends. Further, in the case of variable display of the effect symbol consisting of only the number part 911 etc. in the high probability state, the case of variable display of the effect symbol consisting of the number part 911 etc. and the decorative part 912 etc. in the low probability state. The same stop operation as the number part 911 etc. in is executed.

The stop pose of the decorative portion may be the same for all characters. Further, the decorative part may perform a shaking operation for a shorter period than the number part after taking a pause at the time of stopping.

In such a second stop effect control example, the stop operation of the number unit 911 and the like is performed during a shorter period than the stop operation of the decorative unit 912 and the like. As a result, when the variable display is stopped, the player can be made to pay attention to the number part 911 or the like in the effect symbol. Further, since the stop operation of the number part 911 etc. has a smaller number of operations than the stop operation of the decoration part 912 etc., the display of the number part 911 etc. becomes easier to see. It can be noticed.

FIG. 21 is a timing chart showing a comparison between the display modes of the numerical unit 911 and the like and the decorative unit 912 and the like of each effect symbol in the second stop effect control. 21 (A) shows a display mode of the number unit 911 and the like, and FIG. 21 (B) shows a display mode of the decorative unit 912 and the like.

The timing chart of FIG. 21 is common to the timing chart of FIG. 18 from the start of fluctuation to the start of the stop operation, and the following stop operation is different from the timing chart of FIG.

With reference to FIG. 21, as the stop symbol operation of the number part 911 and the like, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), during a specific period, the number part 911 and the like are temporarily stopped in the stop symbol and then the shaking operation is 1. Run only once. On the other hand, as the stop-time decoration operation of the decoration unit 912 and the like, as shown in FIG. 20D, after the stop-time decoration operation in which the character takes a stop pose is executed once during the predetermined period, as shown in FIG. Executes the operation of repeating the shaking motion in the paused pause until the end of the variable display. The operation of the decorative portion 912 or the like in a paused pose when stopped is indicated by the same broken line arrow in the figure, but as described above, it differs depending on the type of the decorative portion of the effect pattern. Further, the operation in which the decorative portion 912 or the like repeats the shaking motion in the stop pose until the end of the variable display is indicated by the same broken line arrow in the figure, but it differs depending on the type of the decorative portion of the stop pose effect design. Therefore, when the type of the decorative portion is different, the operation mode is different.

In such a second stop-time effect control example, the interest of the game is improved by executing the stop-time symbol operation of operating the number part 911 and the like among the effect symbols as the stop-time operation of the variable display. Can be done. Further, the stop operation of the number unit 911 and the like is performed during a shorter period than the stop operation of the decoration unit 912 and the like. The visibility of the number unit 911 and the like can be ensured based on the difference in the stop operation between the number unit 911 and the like and the decoration unit 912 and the like.

[Example of operation amount control by effect symbol type in the second stop effect control]
Next, an example of operation amount control according to the effect symbol type at the time of stop operation in the second stop effect control will be described. FIG. 22 is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 showing an example of operation amount control according to the effect symbol type during stop operation.

In FIG. 22A, the effect symbol 910 including an odd number part 911 that can form a probabilistic jackpot symbol and the effect symbol 930 including an even number part 931 that can form a normal jackpot symbol correspond to each other. An example is shown in which control in which the amount of decorative operation when the unit 912 and the decorative unit 932 are stopped is different is executed. For example, as shown by the broken line arrow in the design, the effect control is executed so that the operating width of the swaying motion of the decorative portion 912 is larger than the operating width of the swaying motion of the decorative portion 932. The relationship between the operating widths of the shaking motion may be the reverse of such a relationship.

In such an effect control, in the effect setting process of S616 of FIG. 16, the type of the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed as a variable display result is confirmed, and it depends on whether the effect symbol includes an odd number part or an even number part. , It is realized by setting the effect so that the amount of movement of the decorative part at the time of the decorative operation at the time of stop differs depending on the type of the effect symbol.

If such effect control is performed, among a plurality of types of effect symbols, the decorative part corresponding to the number part in the first effect symbol such as an odd number symbol and the second effect symbol such as an even number symbol. By different the amount of decorative movement when stopped, the variation of the effect of the decorative part corresponding to the number part can be enriched, and further, the correspondence between the decorative part and the number part is based on the amount of decorative movement when the decorative part is stopped. Recognition can be facilitated.

In FIG. 22B, as described above, the expected degree of big hit when displayed as a reach symbol is a symbol having a larger expectation than the other symbols, the effect symbol including the number part of the symbol “7”, and the “directed symbol”. 7 ”An example is shown in which control is executed in which the amount of decorative operation when the corresponding decorative portion is stopped is different from that of the effect symbol including the numerical portion of a number other than the symbol. For example, comparing FIG. 22 (B) and FIG. 22 (A), as shown by the broken line arrow in the symbol, the effect symbol including the number part of the “7” symbol shown in FIG. 22 (B) is better. , The effect control is executed so that the operation width of the swinging motion of the decorative portion is larger than that of the effect symbol including the number portion other than the “7” symbol shown in FIG. 22 (A).

In such an effect control, in the effect setting process of S616 of FIG. 16, the type of the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed as a variable display result is confirmed, and whether the effect symbol includes the number part of the "7" symbol or other than the "7" symbol. It is realized by setting the effect so that the amount of movement of the decoration part at the time of stop decoration operation differs depending on whether the number part of is included.

When such effect control is performed, when the decorative part is stopped, the effect symbol having a specific advantage such as the effect symbol including the number part of the "7" symbol is compared with the effect symbol including the other number parts. Since the amount of decoration movement is large, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling.

It should be noted that the effect symbol having a specific advantage, such as the effect symbol including the number part of the "7" symbol, has a larger amount of decorative operation when the decorative part is stopped than the effect symbol including the other number parts. An effect image is added, such as displaying a special effect image along with the effect symbol including the number part of the "7" symbol when the effect symbol including the number part of the "7" symbol is in the reach state. The amount of movement of the effect image of the effect pattern may be larger than that of other types of effect symbols. Further, as an example of operation amount control depending on the type of effect symbol, for example, the probability variation jackpot symbol is configured by a combination of a decorative portion and a number portion, while the normal jackpot symbol is configured by only the number portion (the reverse configuration may be performed). ), Inevitably, a specific symbol such as a probabilistic jackpot symbol may be made more prominent than other symbols to make the production stand out.

[Example of operation amount control by special symbol]
Next, an example of operating amount control using a special symbol will be described. FIG. 23 is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 showing an example of operation amount control by a special symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect display device 9 performs a pseudo as a predetermined effect mode from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol and the first and second special symbols until the display result is derived and displayed. An effect called a ream (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo-ream effect) may be executed. The pseudo-ream is a pseudo-ream, which is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed, which is originally a one-time fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation. When such a pseudo-ream effect is executed, the re-variation display is repeatedly executed after the special symbol called the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, so that the fluctuations are performed a plurality of times in conjunction with each other. The production that makes it look like is executed. In this example, when a pseudo-continuous symbol is used as an example of a special symbol, an example of controlling the amount of movement at the time of stop will be described.

In FIG. 23, the images displayed on the effect display device 9 when the motion amount control by the special symbol is executed are shown in (A) to (C) according to the passage of time. As shown in FIG. 23 (A), after the left effect symbol 910 and the right effect symbol 930 are temporarily stopped, the pseudo-continuous symbol 923 is a special symbol in which the characters "NEXT" are described in the middle symbol display area. When is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG. 23B, the pseudo-continuous symbol 923 is produced to fade out while performing a swaying motion and then an expanding motion. In that case, the amount of movement of the pseudo-continuous symbol 923 is larger than the amount of movement of the other effect symbol having the other number part and the decorative part. After the pseudo-ream symbol 923 is erased as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the re-variation display of the pseudo-ream is executed. The pseudo-continuous symbol 923 is a special symbol displayed as a symbol other than the effect symbols of "1" to "9" which are variablely displayed at the time of normal variable display.

Such effect control confirms whether or not the decision to execute the pseudo-continuous effect is made in the effect setting process of S616 of FIG. 16, and when the decision to execute the pseudo-continuous effect is made, FIG. 23 It is realized by setting the effect to execute the movement amount control by the special symbol as shown in.

By performing such effect control, it is possible to appeal to the player when a special symbol such as the pseudo-continuous symbol 923 is displayed.

The special symbol used for the movement amount control by the special symbol is, for example, stopped when displaying another special symbol such as the hold change symbol which is a special symbol displayed when the display mode of the hold display is changed. An example of controlling the amount of time movement may be controlled as described above. Further, the special symbol used for the movement amount control by the special symbol may be displayed as a symbol other than the symbol that is variablely displayed during the normal variable display, and is displayed as the symbol that is variablely displayed during the normal variable display. You may do so.

Further, in the second stop effect control, the effect limit control of the stop operation in the reach state shown in FIG. 19 is performed without executing the operation amount control according to the effect symbol type in the reach state shown in FIG. 22 (B). You may do it.

[Third stop production control example (example in which the amount of movement between the number part and the decoration part differs depending on the stop operation)]
Next, a third stop-time effect control example in which the amount of movement between the number portion and the decorative portion is different in the effect symbol that performs the stop-time operation will be described. FIG. 24 is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 showing an example of the effect control at the time of a third stop. In FIG. 24, the images displayed on the effect display device 9 in the third stop effect control are shown in (A) to (D) according to the passage of time. In FIG. 24, images unnecessary for the explanation of the third stop effect control, such as an image of the hold storage in the hold display area, are appropriately omitted.

In the third stop time effect control example, as shown in FIG. 24A, the configurations of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 910, 920, and 930 are the same as those in the first stop time effect control example, and FIG. 24 As shown in (A) to (C), from the start of the variable display to the stop (temporary stop) of the left and right effect symbols 910 and 930, the same effect control as in the first stop effect control example is executed. Will be done. Further, in the third stop effect control, the above-mentioned small symbol is variably displayed as in the first stop effect control.

Then, from the time when the left and right effect symbols 910 and 930 are stopped, as shown in FIG. It will be started. As for the stop operation, the number part 911 and the like are shaking operations which are common operation modes for all symbols. The stop operation of the decorative portion 912 or the like is an operation of taking a stop pose, which is an operation mode different for each character as shown in FIG.

As shown by the broken line arrow in FIG. 24 (D), unlike the first stop effect control example and the second stop effect control example, the number unit 911 and the like and the decoration unit 912 and the like operate when stopped during the same period. do. In the stop operation, the decoration unit 912 and the like repeatedly execute the stop pose and stop operation once during a predetermined period, and then repeatedly execute the stop pause operation until the variation display ends. Further, the operation in which the decorative portion 912 or the like repeats the shaking motion in the stopped pose until the end of the variable display is indicated by the same broken line arrow in the figure, but the stopped pose depends on the type of the decorative portion of the effect pattern. Because they are different, the operation mode is different when the type of the decorative portion is different. On the other hand, in the stop operation, the number unit 911 and the like execute the stop symbol operation of stopping the symbol once during a specific period, and then repeatedly execute the shaking operation until the variation display ends.

As shown by the broken line arrow in FIG. 24D, the number part 911 and the like and the decorative part 912 and the like have different amounts of swinging motion (swaying motion width) in the stopped motion. For example, the amount of movement of the decorative portion 912 or the like is larger than that of the number portion 911 or the like.

It should be noted that the amount of motion of the shaking motion in the stopped motion may be larger in the number portion 911 and the like than in the decorative section 912 and the like. Further, the pose when the decorative portion is stopped may be the same pose for all characters. Further, the decorative part may perform a shaking operation for a shorter period than the number part after taking a pause at the time of stopping.

In such a third stop-time effect control example, the interest of the game is improved by executing the stop-time symbol operation of operating the number part 911 and the like among the effect symbols as the stop-time operation of the variable display. Can be done. Further, the amount of movement of the shaking motion in the stopped motion differs between the decorative portion 912 and the like and the number portion 911 and the like. As a result, the display mode is not such that the number part 911 and the like and the decoration part 912 and the like are assimilated, and the visibility of the number part 911 and the like can be ensured.

FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing a comparison between the display modes of the numerical unit 911 and the like and the decorative unit 912 and the like of each effect symbol in the third stop effect control. FIG. 25 (A) shows a display mode of the number unit 911 and the like, and FIG. 25 (B) shows a display mode of the decorative unit 912 and the like.

The timing chart of FIG. 25 is common to the timing chart of FIG. 18 from the start of fluctuation to the start of the stop operation, and the following stop operation is different from the timing chart of FIG.

With reference to FIG. 25, as the stop symbol operation of the number part 911 and the like, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), the number part 911 and the like change the shaking operation after the temporary stop of the stop symbol during a specific period. Performs an operation that repeats until the end of the display. On the other hand, as the stop-time decoration operation of the decoration unit 912 and the like, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), after the stop-time decoration operation in which the character takes a stop pose is executed once during the predetermined period, as shown in FIG. Executes the operation of repeating the shaking operation in the paused pause until the end of the variable display. Further, in the case of variable display of the effect symbol consisting of only the number part 911 etc. in the high probability state, the case of variable display of the effect symbol consisting of the number part 911 etc. and the decorative part 912 etc. in the low probability state. The same stop operation as the number part 911 etc. in is executed.

In such a third stop-time effect control example, the interest of the game is improved by executing the stop-time symbol operation of operating the number part 911 and the like among the effect symbols as the stop-time operation of the variable display. Can be done. Further, the stop operation of the number unit 911 and the like is performed during a shorter period than the stop operation of the decoration unit 912 and the like. The visibility of the number unit 911 and the like can be ensured based on the difference in the stop operation between the number unit 911 and the like and the decoration unit 912 and the like.

According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by operating the identification information unit. Further, since the amount of movement differs between the shaking motion of the number part 911 and the like during the stop operation and the shaking motion of the decoration part 912 and the like, the number part and the decoration part are not assimilated and the visibility of the number part is ensured. be able to.

[Example of operation amount control by effect symbol type in the third stop effect control]
Next, an example of operation amount control according to the effect symbol type at the time of stop operation in the third stop effect control will be described. FIG. 26 is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 showing an example of operation amount control according to the effect symbol type during stop operation.

In FIG. 26 (A), the effect symbol 910 including an odd number part 911 that can form a probabilistic jackpot symbol and the effect symbol 930 including an even number part 931 that can form a normal jackpot symbol correspond to each other. An example is shown in which control in which the amount of decorative operation when the unit 912 and the decorative unit 932 are stopped is different is executed. For example, as shown by the broken line arrow in the design, the effect control is executed so that the operating width of the swaying motion of the decorative portion 912 is larger than the operating width of the swaying motion of the decorative portion 932. The relationship between the operating widths of the shaking motion may be the reverse of such a relationship.

In such an effect control, in the effect setting process of S616 of FIG. 16, the type of the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed as a variable display result is confirmed, and it depends on whether the effect symbol includes an odd number part or an even number part. , It is realized by setting the effect so that the amount of movement of the decorative part at the time of the decorative operation at the time of stop differs depending on the type of the effect symbol.

If such effect control is performed, among a plurality of types of effect symbols, the decorative part corresponding to the number part in the first effect symbol such as an odd number symbol and the second effect symbol such as an even number symbol. By different the amount of decorative movement when stopped, the variation of the effect of the decorative part corresponding to the number part can be enriched, and further, the correspondence between the decorative part and the number part is based on the amount of decorative movement when the decorative part is stopped. Recognition can be facilitated.

In FIG. 26 (B), as described above, the effect symbol including the number part of the “7” symbol, which is a symbol whose big hit expectation when displayed as a reach symbol is larger than the other symbols, and “ 7 ”An example is shown in which control is executed in which the amount of decorative operation when the corresponding decorative portion is stopped is different from that of the effect symbol including the numerical portion of a number other than the symbol. For example, comparing FIG. 26 (B) and FIG. 26 (A), as shown by the broken line arrow in the symbol, the effect symbol including the number part of the “7” symbol shown in FIG. 26 (B) is better. , The effect control is executed so that the operation width of the swinging motion of the decorative portion is larger than that of the effect symbol including the number portion other than the “7” symbol shown in FIG. 26 (A).

In such an effect control, in the effect setting process of S616 of FIG. 16, the type of the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed as a variable display result is confirmed, and whether the effect symbol includes the number part of the "7" symbol or other than the "7" symbol. It is realized by setting the effect so that the amount of movement of the decoration part at the time of stop decoration operation differs depending on whether the number part of is included.

When such effect control is performed, when the decorative part is stopped, the effect symbol having a specific advantage such as the effect symbol including the number part of the "7" symbol is compared with the effect symbol including the other number parts. Since the amount of decoration movement is large, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling.

In the third stop effect control, the same effect control as the motion amount control by the special symbol as shown in FIG. 23 may be executed. Further, in the third stop effect control, the effect limit control of the stop operation in the reach state shown in FIG. 19 is performed without executing the operation amount control according to the effect symbol type in the reach state shown in FIG. 26 (B). You may do it.

[Example of selection effect control of decoration operation at stop in stop effect control]
Next, in the above-mentioned first to third stop effect control, an example of performing an effect of selecting and executing an operation pattern for executing the stop decoration operation by the decoration unit from a plurality of types of operation patterns will be described.

When performing an effect of selecting and executing a stop-time decoration operation by the decoration unit from a plurality of types of operation patterns, a plurality of operation patterns for executing the stop-time decoration operation by the decoration unit are performed in the ROM 102 of the effect control microcomputer 100. Store multiple types corresponding to each type of production mode. Then, when the decoration operation at the time of stop is executed, the current effect mode is confirmed in the effect setting process of S616 of FIG. 16, and the current effect mode is supported from among the plurality of types of operation patterns stored in the ROM 102. The motion pattern to be performed is selected and determined, and the effect setting for executing the decorative motion at the time of stop by the decorative unit is set according to the determined motion pattern. As a result, it is possible to realize an effect of selecting and executing the stop decoration operation by the decoration unit from a plurality of types of operation patterns.

When executing the selection effect control of the decoration operation at the time of stopping, the symbol to be selected for the effect may be all the symbols of "0" to "9", or may be a part of these symbols. That is, when executing such an effect, the symbol for which the effect is selected may be at least one symbol.

By executing such selection effect control of the stop decoration operation, it is possible to select and execute the stop decoration operation of the decoration unit from a plurality of types of operation modes for at least one effect symbol. The fun can be improved and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, instead of the effect of selecting and executing the stop decoration operation by the decoration part from a plurality of types of operation patterns, the effect of selecting and executing the stop time symbol operation by the number part from a plurality of types of operation patterns is performed. You may. Further, it is possible to perform an effect in which each of the stop decoration operation by the decoration unit and the stop symbol operation by the number unit is executed by an operation pattern selected from a plurality of types of operation patterns.

[Transparency change effect that changes the transparency of the effect pattern]
Next, an effect control example of the transparency change effect that changes the transparency of the effect symbol is executed. This will be described below. In the transparency change effect shown below, as an example of the effect, at least one effect symbol constituting the display result is superimposed and displayed on a predetermined effect display as a notice effect for notifying whether or not a big hit will occur. It is possible to notify whether or not a big hit is achieved by performing an effect of changing the displayed effect symbol from the first aspect, which has a visible transmittance, to the second aspect, which has a lower transmittance than the first aspect. An example will be described.

The transparency change effect described below describes an effect example in which an effect symbol having only a number part can be transmitted, but the transparency change effect is applied to the above-mentioned first stop effect control to third stop effect control and the like. When is applied, an effect symbol including a number part and a decorative part is used as a transparent effect symbol.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28, a time lapse when a specific effect as a notice effect for notifying whether or not a big hit is executed and an example of an effect operation when the specific effect is executed will be described. do. FIG. 27 shows a timing chart when a specific effect is executed. Specifically, FIG. 27A is a timing chart when the specific effect of the success effect is executed, and FIG. 27B is a timing chart when the specific effect of the failure effect is executed. In the examples shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, it is assumed that the super reach effect of the super reach A is performed (that is, the specific effect of the aspect A is performed).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28, the passage of time when the specific effect is executed and an example of the effect operation when the specific effect is executed will be described. FIG. 27 shows a timing chart when a specific effect is executed. Specifically, FIG. 27A is a timing chart when the specific effect of the success effect is executed, and FIG. 27B is a timing chart when the specific effect of the failure effect is executed. In the examples shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, it is assumed that the super reach effect of the super reach A is performed (that is, the specific effect of the aspect A is performed).

As shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, when the variation display is started (variation start), the reach state is set and the reach effect of the super reach is disclosed. Then, in the specific effect period, the specific effect is started, first, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), the door image CH and the character image CHa of the aspect A are displayed, and then as shown in FIG. 28 (B). , The character represented by the character image CHa of the aspect A strikes the door image CH to open it. The character in this case is different from the character displayed in the decorative portion of the effect symbol shown in the above-mentioned first stop effect control to the third stop effect control and the like. As a result, the player is notified that the goal to be achieved is the goal of "opening the door" (purpose notification in FIG. 27). It should be noted that the purpose notification is not limited to that performed by an image, and may be performed by voice or text. Further, it may be performed by a combination of a plurality of these. Further, the degree of expectation may be different depending on which mode (image, voice, character or a combination thereof, etc.) the purpose notification is performed. Further, in the state of FIG. 28A, the left and right effect symbols constituting the reach state may be transmitted. Further, the left and right effect symbols may be operated (they may not be stopped) so that the player can recognize that the variable display is in progress. Further, in the corner area of the image display device 5, a symbol having a size smaller than that of the effect symbol may be displayed so that it can be easily recognized that the variable display is being performed.

In this way, after notifying the player of the target to be achieved, the effect symbols constituting the reach state are transmitted, and as shown in FIG. 28 (C), the door image CH and the character image CHa of the aspect A (effect). It is superimposed on the display) and displayed. In the illustrated example, since the effect symbol constituting the reach state is "5", "5" as the middle symbol is superimposed on the effect display and displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 28 (D), an operation in which the character shown in the character image CHa of the aspect A tries to open by hitting the door image CH is performed, and the characters are superimposed and displayed in accordance with this operation. The action of hitting the door is also performed for the produced design. In this way, since the same operation as the effect display displayed through the effect symbol is performed, the content of the effect can be easily recognized and the game entertainment can be improved. The left and right effect symbols may also be operated, and may be operated in the same manner as the operation of the middle symbol. Further, the operation may be different from that of the medium symbol. Then, when the operation shown in FIG. 28 (D) is repeatedly performed and the effect is successful (FIG. 27 (A)), the door shown by the door image CH is displayed as shown in FIG. 28 (E). By opening the door, the player is notified that the effect result is a successful effect, and the transparently displayed effect symbol becomes opaque. Then, as a result of the fluctuation display, it is derived and displayed that it is a "big hit", and the fluctuation display ends (the fluctuation stops).

On the other hand, in the case of a failure effect (FIG. 27 (B)) after the operation shown in FIG. 28 (D) is repeatedly performed, the images are superimposed and displayed as shown in FIG. 28 (F). The effect design is temporarily displayed opaquely. Then, it is transparently displayed again (retransmission of the effect symbol in FIG. 27 (B)), and as shown in FIG. 28 (G), it is displayed that the effect is a failure effect (in FIG. 27 (B)). Production result notification). In the example shown in FIG. 28 (G), the effect symbols displayed in an superimposed manner move in the direction opposite to the movement direction of the character image CHa of the effect display aspect A, and the character of the aspect A collapses. By operating in this way, it indicates that the door is not opened, that is, the goal is not achieved. Although the illustrated example shows an example in which the mode (color) of the displayed character changes, it does not have to change. After that, the superposed and displayed effect symbols are erased from the screen (image display device 5), and as shown in FIG. 28 (H), the effect symbols that are not the symbols constituting the reach state are newly displayed and fluctuate. As a display result, it is derived and displayed that it is "off", and the fluctuation display ends (variation stops). In the illustrated example, the example in which the effect symbol constituting the reach state is only "5" is shown, but the reach state is achieved by two types of effect symbols such as "5" and "6", for example. As such, there may be a reach effect such as a so-called double reach (three types of triple reach may be present) in which there are a plurality of effect symbols constituting the reach state. In this case, for example, the effect symbols of "5" constituting the reach state may be superimposed to make a failure effect, and then "6" may be superimposed. According to this, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the failure effect is once executed.

According to the specific effect including the transparency change effect described above, the following effects can be achieved.
(1) The effect control CPU 101 notifies that the variation display result may become a "big hit" after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state (more specifically, the super reach). As a production, a specific production is executed. Specifically, in the specific effect, as shown in FIGS. 28 (A) and 28 (B), a predetermined effect display is performed, and the effect symbols constituting the reach are superimposed and displayed on the effect display. At this time, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), for example, the effect symbol is transparently displayed so that the effect display can be visually recognized through the effect symbol displayed in an superimposed manner. After that, as shown in FIGS. 28 (E), 28 (F), or (H), the superposed and displayed effect symbols are made opaque, and whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" is notified. According to this, it is possible to enhance the relevance between the superimposed and displayed images and improve the game entertainment. In this specific effect, an example is shown in which the effect symbol is superimposed and displayed on the effect display in a transparent state, and then the superimposed and displayed effect symbol is displayed in an opaque state. After that, transmission and opacity may be repeated until it becomes opaque, and the degree of opacity may be gradually increased. Further, the degree of opacity may be gradually increased without repeating transmission and opacity.
(2) Further, as shown in FIG. 28D, the effect control CPU 101 superimposes the character represented by the character image CHa as the effect display in accordance with the operation of hitting the door image CH to open it. The effect pattern displayed on the screen also hits the door. According to this, since the movement related to the predetermined effect display is performed, the movement can be easily recognized and the game entertainment can be improved. In addition, although the effect display can be visually recognized by transmitting the effect symbol superimposed on the effect display, the type of the effect symbol is displayed in a recognizable state (for example, the frame of the effect symbol is displayed without being transparent). It is necessary to do so, and it feels annoying no matter how much the effect symbol is transparent, but according to such a configuration, the effect pattern displayed in superposition also performs the same operation according to the operation of the effect display. Therefore, it can be recognized as one and the troublesomeness can be reduced. As shown in FIG. 28 (D), the transparency change effect shows an example in which the superimposed and displayed effect symbols perform the same operation as the character as the effect display. For example, the character moves up, down, left and right. The operation of the effect symbol may be the same only for a part of the effect display, such as performing only the up / down operation (not performing the left / right operation). Further, when the effect display repeats stopping and operation, the operation of the effect symbol may be different from the operation of the effect display, and the player can be made to recognize that the effect display is operating. As long as it is (in this case, it is sufficient that the timing of stop and operation is matched), the mode of operation does not matter. That is, the operation related to the predetermined effect display is a concept including all the same operations as the effect display, a part of the same operation, and an operation of recognizing that the operation is performed.
(3) Further, as shown in FIG. 28D, the effect control CPU 101 superimposes the character represented by the character image CHa as the effect display in accordance with the operation of hitting the door image CH to open it. The effect pattern displayed on the screen also hits the door. That is, since the player moves from the front side to the back side and hits the door, the display area of the superimposed and displayed effect symbols changes. As a result, by performing not only up / down / left / right but also three-dimensional movements, it is possible to increase the variation of the movement display and improve the game entertainment.
(4) Further, the effect control CPU 101 can execute either a success effect that achieves a predetermined purpose as a specific effect or a failure effect that does not achieve the predetermined purpose, and displays the predetermined effect. After making it possible for the player to recognize a predetermined purpose to be achieved by operating the display (as shown in FIG. 28 (A), the door image CH and the character image CHa are displayed, and FIG. 28 (B). ), After the character performs an action to open the door), the effect symbols constituting the reach are superimposed and displayed on the effect display. According to this, the purpose to be achieved can be easily recognized, and the intention of the specific effect can be easily grasped.
(5) Further, in the case of the effect control CPU 101, in the case of a failure effect, as shown in FIG. 28 (G), the effect pattern displayed in an superimposed manner is the character image of the aspect A of the effect display. It moves in the direction opposite to the movement direction of CHa, and then is erased from the screen (image display device 5). That is, it is erased in a mode different from the mode in which it is erased from the screen when the normal effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. According to this, it is possible to give an impact to the player and improve the game entertainment.

In the transparency change effect, as shown in FIG. 28C, the effect pattern is displayed so as to be superimposed on the entire character image CHa as the effect display, but this is an example. As long as it is superimposed on a part of the effect display, it is not necessary to superimpose it so as to cover the whole. According to this, a part of the content of the effect display can be easily visually recognized, and the effect content can be easily recognized to improve the game entertainment.

In the above-mentioned specific effect, the types of the effect symbols to be superimposed and displayed may be different ratios depending on the mode of the effect display displayed in the specific effect. According to this, it becomes easy to grasp the mode of the effect display according to the type of the effect pattern displayed in an superimposed manner, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, in the above-mentioned specific effect, when the success effect is executed, an example is shown in which the effect symbol transparently displayed at the timing when the player can recognize that the success effect is opaque (FIG. 27). (A) and FIG. 28 (E)), this is an example. The timing at which the transparently displayed effect symbol is made opaque may be the timing at which the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. According to this, both in the case of the successful production and the unsuccessful production, it becomes opaque when the fluctuation is finally stopped, so that the content of the production display in the specific production can be easily recognized and the game entertainment can be improved. .. It should be noted that the timing of notifying the effect result of whether it is a success effect or the failure effect, the timing at which the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, and the timing at which the display result becomes opaque may all coincide.

Further, in the above-mentioned transparency change effect, an example is shown in which a notice effect is shown in which after the specific effect is in the reach state, the effect symbols constituting the reach are transmitted to notify whether or not the effect is a big hit. be. The specific effect is, for example, a display suggesting that a pseudo-ream is performed (for example, a display of "NEXT") or a display suggesting step-up to the next stage in the step-up notice (for example, a display of "UP"). ) May be transmitted to notify whether or not a pseudo-ream or step-up is performed. Also in this case, as in the case of the specific effect described above, the effect display is first performed (the effect display of any of aspects A to C may be performed, and the ratio of successful effects may differ depending on the mode). The suggestion display may be superimposed and displayed in a state of being transparent to the effect display. Then, in the case of a successful production, after making the suggestion display opaque, it is sufficient to confirm (notify) that the pseudo-ream or step-up is performed, and the pseudo-ream or step-up is performed. Is to make the suggestion display opaque and then make it transparent again so that pseudo-ream or step-up is not performed (the specific effect may be terminated as it is). According to this, it is possible to enhance the relevance between the superimposed and displayed images and improve the game entertainment. Further, since the effect display is first performed and then the suggestion display is superimposed and displayed in a state of being transparent to the effect display, the effect display can be easily recognized by the player, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the above-mentioned transparency change effect, an example is shown in which the effect symbol is transmitted and displayed so that the effect display can be visually recognized through the effect symbol displayed in an superimposed manner in the specific effect. be. Even if the effect symbols to be superimposed and displayed are not transparent, for example, the effect symbols are displayed so as to be the same color as the effect display displayed on the back side for the player, or the effect symbols are displayed smaller than the effect display. The degree of visibility of the superposed effect symbols may be reduced so that the effect display can be visually recognized. The same applies to the case of notifying whether or not pseudo-ream or step-up is performed.

Further, in the above-mentioned specific effect, an example is shown in which the mode of the character image displayed in the specific effect differs depending on the type of super reach, but in addition to this, the timing at which the superimposed display of the effect pattern is transmitted is also shown. , May differ depending on the mode of the displayed character image. Further, transmission and opacity may be repeated, and in that case, the repetition speed may be different depending on the mode of the displayed character image. Further, the display size may be different between transparent and opaque, and the opaque display size may be different depending on the mode of the displayed character image. According to this, since the degree of visibility of the effect pattern is changed according to the mode of the effect display, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, in the above-mentioned specific effect, the content of the effect display is expected, for example, after the character image of the aspect C is displayed (the door image is also assumed to be displayed), the character image of the aspect A is changed. A specific effect that changes to a higher degree mode may be executed. According to this, the player's expectation can be maintained even when the effect display with a low expectation is performed.

Further, in the above-mentioned specific effect, an example in which the specific effect is performed within the reach effect period of the super reach is shown, but this is an example. For example, it may be performed outside the reach production period of the super reach, such as during a big hit game. Specifically, when it is performed during a big hit game, for example, the effect symbol is variablely displayed during the big hit game, and it is promoted from "non-probable variable big hit" to "probable variable big hit" according to the variable display result of the effect symbol. In the big hit middle promotion effect, a specific effect may be executed. According to this, the range of production can be expanded and the game entertainment can be improved.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, in the first stop effect control example, the stop operation of the number unit 911 and the like is performed during a longer period than the stop operation of the decorative unit 912 and the like. .. As a result, when the variable display is stopped, the player can be made to pay attention to the number part 911 or the like in the effect symbol. Further, since the stop operation of the number unit 911 or the like has a larger number of operations than the stop operation of the decoration unit 912 or the like, the number unit 911 or the like in the effect symbol can be attracted to the player.

(2) For example, in the stopped operation as shown in FIG. 17 (D), the expectation (advantage) of becoming a big hit such as the "7" symbol in which "7" is shown in the number part 911 or the like is another. When a symbol higher than the effect symbol is displayed, the player can be further focused on the effect symbol, and thereby the number part 911 or the like in the effect symbol can be further focused on the player.

(3) As shown in FIG. 17 (D) and the like, as for the stop operation, the number part 911 and the like execute a common shaking operation for all the symbols. As a result, it is possible to easily recognize which part of the effect symbol is the number part with a plurality of types of effect symbols.

(4) As described in FIG. The composition of the effect symbol differs depending on the type of the game state such as the low probability state and the high probability state, but the number part 911 etc. is common to all the symbols regardless of the type of the game state. Since the shaking motion of is executed, it is possible to clearly show the correspondence relationship between the type of the gaming state and the mode of the effect symbol.

(5) As shown in FIG. 19, of the plurality of symbol display areas 91, 92, 93, the effect symbol is stopped in at least one symbol display area 91, 93, and the effect symbol is displayed in the other one symbol display area. When the effect is restricted so as not to execute the stop symbol operation (swaying operation) of the number part 911 or the like or the stopping symbol operation (swaying operation) of the number part 911 or the like during the period when the variation display is performed. It is possible to clearly indicate that the effect symbol is still being displayed in a variable manner by the mode of the effect symbol in which the variation display is not performed.

(6) As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, in the second stop-time effect control example, the stop-time symbol operation for operating the number portion 911 and the like among the effect symbols is executed as the stop-time operation of the variation display. Thereby, the fun of the game can be improved. Further, the stop operation of the number unit 911 and the like is performed during a shorter period than the stop operation of the decoration unit 912 and the like. The visibility of the number unit 911 and the like can be ensured based on the difference in the stop operation between the number unit 911 and the like and the decoration unit 912 and the like. Further, since the stop operation of the number part 911 etc. has a smaller number of operations than the stop operation of the decoration part 912 etc., the display of the number part 911 etc. becomes easier to see. It can be noticed.

(7) As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the third stop-time effect control example, the stop-time symbol operation for operating the number portion 911 and the like among the effect symbols is executed as the stop-time operation of the variation display. Thereby, the fun of the game can be improved. Further, the amount of movement of the shaking motion in the stopped motion differs between the decorative portion 912 and the like and the number portion 911 and the like. As a result, the display mode is not such that the number part 911 and the like and the decoration part 912 and the like are assimilated, and the visibility of the number part 911 and the like can be ensured.

(8) As shown in FIGS. 22 (A) and 26 (A), among a plurality of types of effect symbols, a first effect symbol such as an odd number symbol and a second effect symbol such as an even number symbol are shown. Since the amount of decoration movement when the decorative part corresponding to the number part is different, the variation of the effect of the decoration part corresponding to the number part can be enriched, and further, based on the amount of decoration movement when the decoration part is stopped, It is possible to facilitate the recognition of the correspondence between the decorative part and the number part.

(9) As shown in FIGS. 22 (B) and 26 (B), an effect symbol having a specific advantage such as an effect symbol including the number part of “7” includes an effect symbol having other numbers. As compared with the above, the amount of decorative movement when the decorative portion is stopped is large, so that the player can be given an uplifting feeling.

(10) As shown in FIG. 23, the pseudo-ream symbol 923 is produced to fade out after being expanded, and the amount of movement is larger than that of other production symbols. Therefore, a special symbol such as the pseudo-ream 923 is used. When displayed, it can appeal to the player.

(11) As shown in [Example of selection effect control of stop decoration operation in stop effect control], if the selection effect control of stop decoration operation is executed, the decoration unit is stopped for at least one effect symbol. Since the time decoration motion can be selected from a plurality of types of motion modes and executed, the fun of the production can be improved and the interest of the game can be improved.

(12) As shown in FIG. 28, after the effect symbol is transparently displayed so that the effect display can be visually recognized through the effect symbol to be superimposed and displayed in the specific effect, it is made opaque and the variable display result is ". By notifying whether or not it is a "big hit", it is possible to enhance the relevance between the superimposed and displayed images and improve the game entertainment.

Next, modification examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the effect pattern is composed of a number part and a decoration part. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect pattern may be configured to include other images such as a background pattern portion other than the number portion and the decorative portion.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, in the first stop effect control example, the stop operation of the number part is longer than the stop operation of the decorative part. Here is an example of what is done in. As an example in which the stop operation of the number part is performed during a longer period than the stop operation of the decoration part, the number of operations of the stop operation of the number part is larger than the number of operations of the stop operation of the decoration part. There is also an example in which the stop operation of the number part is performed during a longer period than the stop operation of the decorative part.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, in the second stop effect control example, the stop operation of the number part is shorter than the stop operation of the decorative part. Here is an example of what is done in. As an example in which the stop operation of the number part is performed during a shorter period than the stop operation of the decoration part, the number of operations of the stop operation of the number part is less than the number of operations of the stop operation of the decoration part. There is also an example in which the stop operation of the number part is performed during a shorter period than the stop operation of the decorative part.

(4) In the first stop effect control to the third stop effect control, the execution period of the stop operation of the digit unit and the decorative unit may be set by the number of repeated operations of the stop operation. Further, in the first stop effect control to the third stop effect control, the stop operation that is continued until the end of the variation display may be terminated at the timing before the end of the variation display such as immediately before the end of the variation display. good.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, when the effect symbol consisting of only the number part 911 and the like is displayed in a variable manner in the high probability state, an example is shown in which the same stop operation as in the low probability state is executed for the number part. However, the stopped operation is executed in the same operation mode as the low-probability state, and the same operation mode may include an operation amount different from that in the low-probability state. Further, in the case of variable display of the effect symbol consisting of only the number part 911 or the like in the high probability state, the stop operation may be executed for the number part in an operation mode different from that in the low probability state.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the display mode of the effect symbol is different when the gaming state is different as in the high-probability state and the low-probability state (an example in which the decorative portion is not displayed in the high-probability state) is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the gaming state is different, the display mode of the effect symbol may not be different (same).

(7) The stopped operation of the number part and the stopped operation of the decorative part in the effect symbol of the above-described embodiment may be different operation modes or may be the same operation mode.

(8) The stopped operation of the decorative portion in the effect pattern of the above-described embodiment may be different depending on the type of the decorative portion, or may be the same operation mode regardless of the type of the decorative portion. Further, the stopped operation of the number portion may be an operation mode different depending on the type of the decorative portion, or may be the same operation mode regardless of the type of the decorative portion.

(9) In the first stop effect control to the third stop effect control, the operation mode of the stop operation of the number part and the decorative part is set to a gaming state (for example, a gaming state such as a low probability state or a high probability state). You may make them different depending on the situation. Further, in the first stop effect control to the third stop effect control, the operation mode at the start of fluctuation of the number part and the decorative part depends on the game state (for example, the game state such as the low probability state and the high probability state). You may make them different.

(10) The effect restriction control of the stop operation described above is not limited to the reach state, but when the pseudo-ream effect is executed, in the state of variable display before the symbol that becomes the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream is stopped. , You may execute it for the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped.

(11) The above-mentioned operation at the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol may be executed not only for the decorative portion but also for the numerical portion. Further, as the stop operation of the effect symbol, an operation having the same operation mode as the fluctuation start operation may be executed, or an operation having a different operation mode from the fluctuation start operation may be executed. Further, as the stop operation of the effect symbol, one of the decorative part and the number part may be executed in the same operation mode as the fluctuation start operation, and the other operation mode may be different from the fluctuation start operation. You may execute the operation of.

(12) The above-mentioned operation at the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol may be executed not only for the decorative portion but also for the numerical portion. Further, as the stop operation of the effect symbol, an operation having the same operation mode as the fluctuation start operation may be executed, or an operation having a different operation mode from the fluctuation start operation may be executed. Further, as the stop operation of the effect symbol, one of the decorative part and the number part may be executed in the same operation mode as the fluctuation start operation, and the other operation mode may be different from the fluctuation start operation. You may execute the operation of.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. However, the advantageous state is not limited to this, and the advantageous state advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state.

(14) As an embodiment of the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out a gaming medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize has been described, but the gaming medium is enclosed and the gaming medium is used by the player according to the occurrence of a winning. An enclosed gaming machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed gaming machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a gaming medium, in the gaming machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, depending on the ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value exceeding 0% as the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described as a specific example. However, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence rate of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared and it is determined that "one occurrence rate is higher than the other occurrence rate". , The case where the occurrence rate of one of the gaming states is 0% is also included.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result is derived and displayed when it is determined that the display result of the variation display is the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state is unconditionally changed after the end of the jackpot gaming state. An example of controlled probabilistic state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to the probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20. A type of probabilistic state control may be performed.

(17) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 910 left design, 920 middle design, 930 right design, 100 microcomputer for production control, 911, 921,931 number part, 912,922,932 decoration part.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can display variable identification information.
A variable display control means for controlling the variable display of identification information is provided.
In the first gaming state, the identification information includes at least the identification information unit and the decoration unit.
In the second gaming state different from the first gaming state, the identification information is composed of the identification information unit.
The variable display control means is
When the identification information is stopped and displayed, the identification information unit is operated in the first operation mode, and the decoration unit is operated in the second operation mode.
In the first operation mode, the operation of the identification information unit is performed during the first period, and the operation is performed.
In the second operation mode, the decoration portion is operated during the second period, which is shorter than the first period.
As the identification information, special identification information and predetermined identification information different from the special identification information can be displayed.
The special identification information is a gaming machine that has a larger amount of operation than the predetermined identification information.

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