JP6170960B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed.

  Conventionally, a flower image (hold display) corresponding to the first hold to the fourth hold is sequentially displayed on the effect display device, and a butterfly image (hold display) corresponding to the fifth hold to the eighth hold, There is a gaming machine in which each is sequentially displayed at a position above the image of the first hold to the fourth hold flower. Then, when the hold of the butterfly image is displayed above the hold of the flower image, an effect of a pre-reading notice to change the color of the flower is performed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In addition, the hold sign (hold display) is displayed in two types of display, a fired candle design and a fired candle design. Before the hold sign is erased, Depending on whether or not it changes to a candle symbol that has disappeared, there are cases in which the ratio of winning a jackpot in the symbol generation process related to the holding sign varies (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2014-113258 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-97211

  However, in Patent Documents 1 and 2, when a specific effect such as super reach is displayed on the effect display device, if a large image composed of images such as flowers and candles is displayed, the specific effect is displayed. Will be obstructed. Further, if the on-hold display is erased while the specific effect is being performed, there is a problem that the contents of the pre-reading notice effect are not understood, and the game interest of the pre-reading notice effect is reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest of the prefetching notice effect while preventing the prefetching notice effect from interfering with the specific effect. With the goal.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
When a variable display is performed and a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol, a specific special symbol, etc.) is derived and displayed, an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a probable change state, a short time) that is advantageous to the player A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controllable to a state or the like)
Specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for effect control shown in FIG. 25) that can execute a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect, a jackpot confirmation notification effect, an accessory fall effect, a probable effect, an ST effect, etc.) The part that executes the fluctuation pattern of super reach production in the fluctuation process),
Pending memory means for storing (e.g., during start winning reception command buffer 194A) as suspension information information about the variable display that is not yet started,
As a hold display corresponding to one hold information stored in the hold storage means, a first display (for example, a hold display for production) can be displayed and at a position different from the display position of the first display. Hold display means capable of displaying two displays (for example, hold storage display) (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold storage display and the effect hold display in the hold display update process shown in FIG. 23) ,
The display mode of at least one of the first display and the second display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means is specified in a specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. The specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display corresponding to the hold information by setting the displayed part or the hold display for production in the first to fifth display modes). The pre-reading notice effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for the effect control CPU 120 can execute the hold memory display and the effect in the hold display update process shown in FIG. Update the display mode of the hold display),
With
The hold display unit is the specific when the effect is running displays only the second display without displaying the previous SL first display (e.g., as shown in FIG. 26, hold display area for effect 5U is displayed on hold for the production and the part where the squares are temporarily erased during the production of Super Reach)
The pre-reading notice effect execution means sets the second display to the specific mode when the first display is set to the specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. A new hold storage display is made and a new production hold display is made in the production hold display area 5U),
When the first display is not displayed, the ratio that the specific display result is derived and displayed is higher than when the first display is displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. When the on-hold display for display and the display area display (the grid) displayed in the area 5U are erased, the super reach effect is being executed and the ratio of the big hit symbol being derived and displayed is high)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the game entertainment of the prefetching notice effect while preventing the prefetching notice effect from interfering with the specific effect.
A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
An action effect execution means capable of executing an effect effect acting on the hold display;
The action effect acts on the first display.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Action effect that acts on the hold display (for example, hold memory display) when the specific form (for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect hold display is displayed in the first to fifth display forms). (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect effect process in S257 of the hold display update process shown in FIG. 23) capable of executing the effect effect (for example, the effect effect shown in FIG. 26B). With
The action effect acts only on the first display (for example, as shown in FIG. 26, the character acts only on the effect hold display).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize that it is in a specific mode, and acts only on the first display that is not displayed when the specific effect is being executed. Can be prevented.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
The hold display means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect hold display in the hold display update process shown in FIG. 23) displays the first display (for example, the effect hold display). When the area display (for example, display area display (cells)) indicating the display area can be displayed and the specific effect (for example, super reach effect) is being executed, the area display is not displayed (for example, As shown in FIG. 26E, when the execution of the super reach effect is started, the effect hold display and the display area display (the grid) displayed in the effect hold display area 5U are erased. )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize the display area in which the first display is displayed, and the display of these areas can also be prevented from interfering with the specific effect.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The pre-reading notice effect executing means (for example, the part in which the effect control CPU 120 updates the display mode of the hold storage display and the effect hold display in the hold display update process shown in FIG. 23) is the first display (for example, It is possible to use a plurality of types of specific modes for the production hold display, and the second display (for example, a hold storage display) to use the one type of the specific mode ( For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the part where the hold storage display can be displayed in one type of specific display mode)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the interest of the pre-reading notice effect can be improved by increasing the type of the specific mode of the first display that is not displayed when the specific effect is being executed, and is displayed when the specific effect is being executed. For the second display, it is possible to prevent the interest of the specific effect from being lost due to the effect of the pre-reading notice by not increasing the type of the specific mode.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1 to means 3, wherein
The hold display means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect hold display in the hold display update process shown in FIG. 23) is newly changed in the change display means (for example, the effect display device 5). When moving the display positions of the first display (for example, the on-hold display for presentation) and the second display (for example, the on-hold storage display) in response to the start of display, the movement mode of the first display and the The movement mode of the second display is moved in a different mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 28, the shift mode of the hold storage display is different from the shift mode of the effect hold display).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the movement mode of the first display and the movement mode of the second display are different, the hold display can be easily distinguished and the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1 or means 1 to means 4,
The specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 11, a portion where the hold storage display is displayed in the specific display mode, or a portion where the production hold display is displayed in the first to fifth display modes) is a plurality of modes. And the number of the specific aspects for the first display (for example, the hold display for effects) is larger than the number of the specific aspects for the second display (for example, the hold storage display) (for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the mode when the hold storage display is changed is only one type of the specific display mode, but the on-hold display for effects is a display type of five types of the first to fifth display modes. Displayable part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the interest of the look-ahead notice effect by increasing the number of specific aspects of the first display that are not displayed when the specific effect is being executed, and to be displayed when the specific effect is being executed. For the second display, it is possible to prevent the interest of the specific effect from being lost due to the effect of the pre-reading notice by not increasing the number of specific modes.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1 to means 5, wherein
The hold display means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect hold display in the hold display update process shown in FIG. 23) is an area display (for example, a display area for displaying the first display). , Display area display (squares)),
The specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 11) for the first display (for example, the on-hold display for production), the part where the on-hold storage display is displayed in the specific display mode, or the on-screen display for production is first to first. The portion displayed in the fifth display mode) is shown in the first special mode (for example, modified example 2 of FIG. 29B) that protrudes from the display area and hides the second display (for example, hold storage display). Rocket image) is included, and the specific mode for the second display includes a second special mode corresponding to the first special mode (for example, “○” ( White circle)), which contains two "x" in the display mode)
When the specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) is being executed, the first display of the first special mode is erased and the second display is displayed in the second special mode (for example, FIG. As shown in the modified example 2 of 29 (C), when the execution of the super reach effect is started, the effect hold display and the display area display (the grid) are erased, and the rocket used for the concealment effect is displayed. The part where the specific display mode of the hold memory display that becomes the target hold becomes visible by deleting the image)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the first display is not displayed, the second display is displayed in the second special mode corresponding to the first special mode. The display can be recognized even during a specific performance.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. (A) is a diagram showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for probability variation A / probability variation B), and (B) is a diagram showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation). (A)-(D) are the figures which show the fluctuation pattern determination tables AD for deviation. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data storage area for effect control, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a reception command buffer at the time of start winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a holding | maintenance display announcement effect determination process. (A) is a figure which shows an effect hold display pattern determination table, (B) is a figure which shows a hold display mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display update process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of a hold display notice effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of a hold display notice effect. It is a figure which shows the shift aspect of a hold display. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of the hold display notification effect in the modification 1, (B) is a figure which shows an example of the production aspect of the hold display notification effect in the modification 2.

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

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. And, in response to the start of any one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the effect display devices 5L, 5C, 5R in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the result of variation display of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is out of place can be configured.

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbol that is the variation display result is derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R , For example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol number flows from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  On the left side of the lower part of the display area of the effect display device 5, a reserved storage display area 5D is set. In the hold memory display area 5D, a hold memory display (hold display) for displaying the variable display hold memory number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special game is displayed. On the right side of the lower portion of the display area of the effect display device 5, there is set an effect hold display area 5U in which an effect hold display used in a hold display notice effect described later is displayed. In the effect hold display area 5U, the number of effect hold displays corresponding to the number of hold memories is displayed (for example, see FIG. 26).

  In this embodiment, the hold storage display is displayed in order from the left end of the hold storage display area 5D, and the effect hold display is displayed in order from the left end of the effect hold display area 5U. . In addition, as will be described later, when an effect hold display occurs in the hold display notice effect, a predetermined character appears, and this character performs an action effect that acts on the effect hold display ( FIG. 26B).

  In the present embodiment, a hold display notice effect that suggests whether or not the target hold (the notice storage subject to the notice of whether or not to win a big hit) will be a big hit using the hold display for the effect related to the hold memory is executed. (See, for example, FIG. 26). Further, in the effect hold display area 5U, squares in which each effect hold display is arranged are displayed, and are displayed in the hold storage display and the effect hold display area 5U displayed in the hold storage display area 5D. The player can identify the on-hold display for presentation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the reserved memory number. Further, as will be described later, in the effect hold display area 5U, when the effect hold display is shifted, a shift effect in which the effect hold display temporarily jumps out of the cell and moves to the next cell is executed. (See FIG. 28B). In the hold storage display displayed in the hold storage display area 5D, no shift effect is made when the hold storage display is shifted (see FIG. 28A). That is, the effect of the on-hold display for the effect is an effect (a flashy effect) that stands out from the effect of the on-hold storage display.

  In the present embodiment, the on-hold display for production and the squares displayed in the on-display display area 5U for production are temporarily deleted during the production of super reach. Then, the on-hold display for display and the squares are displayed again after the super reach effect is finished (see, for example, FIG. 26). In the following, the squares on which the production hold display is arranged may be referred to as display area display.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. . In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the following description, the hold storage display area 5D may be referred to as a hold display area, and the total hold storage number can be recognized by the number of hold storage displays displayed in the hold storage display area 5D. . Further, a display in which the hold storage display is gathered may be referred to as a hold display.

  The hold display in the hold storage display area 5D is generated based on a start winning by passing (entering) the game ball through the first start winning opening, or the game ball passes (entering through the second starting winning opening). ), The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the start is based on the winning prize. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, In recent years, there are a variety of effects such as effects where the contents of the effects including the variable display disappear for a moment from the screen, or effects where the movable object shields all or part of the screen. It is becoming. For this reason, even if the display area on the effect display device 5 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variation display state is present, the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. A 4 symbol display area may be provided. These 4 symbols are displayed in a 4th symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and for the second special symbol in synchronization with the variation in the second special symbol. It is only necessary to display the variation of the fourth symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmission type photosensors (parallel sensor pairs) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation bowl when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “out of normal”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ Out of place ". In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is the off symbol. The symbols such as the jackpot symbol and the off symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A may be different from the symbols in the special symbol game by the second special symbol indicator 4B. A special symbol that is common in a special game may be a jackpot symbol or an off symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

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

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot described later, and is a special variable. The grand prize opening door of the winning ball apparatus 7 is used for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By setting the open state, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed the first number of times (for example, 16 times) as with the probability change big hit A. .

  Control is performed after a special symbol indicating the number “5” is derived from among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. In the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state), the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) The upper limit) is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open big hit state, but the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first number in the normal open big hit state ( For example, it is repeatedly executed a second number of times (for example, 5 times) less than 16 times. The short-term open big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, the number of rounds is exemplified as the second number of 5 times, but the round number is the same as the first number (for example, 16 times) in the normal open big hit state. However, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) (the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) ) May be set to a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state, so that the substantial number of rounds may be made smaller than that in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open big hit state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, it is practically impossible to get a ball (prize ball) by setting the open period of the big prize opening to the second period (such as 0.1 second) for all rounds. It is good also as a big hit game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. The second period is shorter and the second round number is less than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. It is only necessary that the number of winning balls (prize balls) that can be acquired is less than the big hit state.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination.

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

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher. Further, in the present embodiment, in the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” compared to when super reach α appears. The expectation level for the jackpot is high (the expectation level for the jackpot: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in reach, the variation time is set such that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5). Expectation is getting higher.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream” may be executed to notify the player in accordance with the variable display mode of the effect symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not these “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects should be executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  During the variation display of the production symbols, unlike the reach production or the variation display production such as “slide” or “pseudo-run”, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display that is a message, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state by the production operation different from the variation display operation of the production symbol such as lighting, or the reach production by the super reach may be executed. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variation display result may be a “big hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol display is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. May be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may include a hold display notice effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on the change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special game before the start of the change display that is subject to the advance notice. This is a suggested announcement. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the result of the variable display will be a “big hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect (continuous It is also called production. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a game machine that performs a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variation displays are being performed, the variation display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple variation displays. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  When the special symbol that becomes the outlier symbol is stopped (derived) as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation symbol display state of the effect symbol does not reach the reach state after the effect symbol variation display is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect design is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “out of”.

  When a special symbol that becomes an outlier symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state after the effect symbol variation display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined out-of-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, out of the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol, when the probability variable big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations May be stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as the variation display result of the effect symbol.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become short-term open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the predetermined probable big hit combination is selected from a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The confirmed effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. ~ Among the effect symbols of “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the odd number “1”, “3”, “5” other than the symbol number “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols in the same manner as the effect symbol “7” described above. In addition, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probability change”, the control is set to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “7 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol and the result is “big hit”. After that, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, it is controlled to the short-open big hit state based on the fact that “5 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the short-term open big hit state is controlled. At the same time, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ right ”effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, with the same effect symbols in the same state, are changed again, and the effect symbol (probability variable symbol) that is a probabilistic big hit combination and the normal big hit One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol It is only necessary to perform a re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After a definitive performance symbol that is normally a big hit combination (non-probability variable big hit combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the execution of a round in the big hit gaming state, one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state Probability of whether or not to control to the probabilistic state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next round, the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect during the big hit may be executed as a notification effect. A notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed effect pattern is usually a jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol variation display is performed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as display operations on the effect display device 5, all or part of sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of lighting / extinguishing operations on the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B. Command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a varying manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the special symbol change display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “out of” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "".

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “out”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the predetermined determination result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is established.

  The command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), and by setting EXT data corresponding to the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), the remaining number of time reductions (Variation count) is notified.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory count notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number. Based on these commands, the special figure hold memory number is displayed so as to be specified in the hold memory display area 5D, the production hold display area 5U, and the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation or sudden probability) as the determination result at the time of winning. The command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other” as a determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type as “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “non-probable” when the variation display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random value MR4 for determining the normal map display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per normal map” or “displaced from the normal map”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”. Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach variation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach out of variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the deviation fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “out of”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by determining the type of the fluctuation pattern first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

  The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the determination random number value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”.

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

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, one of a plurality of jackpot types is selected based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display 4B), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change big hit A”, “probability big hit B” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B that shift to the accurate base state, and the non-probable big hit that shifts to the low accuracy high base state by executing only the time-shortening control after the big hit gaming state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special number game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, for the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B”. The assignment of judgment values is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

  In the example of setting the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, the decision value is assigned to the big hit type “non-probable change” regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since they are the same, the probability of a non-probable big hit and the probability of a probable big hit are the same regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a determination value in a predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure is assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. Also good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”. In addition, a deviation variation pattern determination table used in advance when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “out of” is prepared in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (A) and FIG. 8 (B), as the big hit variation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern used when the big hit types are “probable variation big hit A” and “probable variation big hit B”. A judgment table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) and a big hit variation pattern judgment table (non-probability variation) used when the big hit type is “non-probable variation big hit” are prepared in advance. The decision table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) and the big hit variation pattern decision table (for non-probability variation) include a normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), a super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), a super For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3) per reach β, a predetermined value out of a range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take A random value is assigned as a judgment value.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit variation pattern determination table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) is used, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation) is used. In this case, determination values are assigned to the big hit variation pattern determination table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) and the big hit variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation) so that the super reach α is easily determined. Thus, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that “probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B” will occur.

  Further, the deviation variation pattern determination table is used when the number of reserved storage patterns is 1 or less, and when the total number of reserved storage is 2 to 4 is used. Outlier variation pattern determination table B, outlier variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed A deviation variation pattern determination table D used for the above is prepared in advance.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table A, the non-reach variation variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, the normal reach variation variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α variation variation pattern (PA2-2), the super A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern (PA2-3) of reach β out of a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern determining random pattern MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination (PA2-2) and the super-reach β fluctuation pattern (PA2-3). It has been. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and super A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern determining random pattern MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination (PA2-2) and the super-reach β fluctuation pattern (PA2-3). It has been. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table D, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α variation variation pattern corresponding to the time reduction control. (PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-shortening non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-1). The non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time than -2). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach deviation variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. When the start prize is received, it is difficult to generate a useless start prize that is not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories is reduced, the fluctuation pattern (PA1) without a reduction with a long fluctuation time and without shortening. By deciding -1), it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 10 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 10 includes a special figure hold storage unit 151A, a universal figure hold storage unit 151B, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, and a game control counter setting unit. 154 and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

  The special figure holding storage unit 151A has a start prize (first start prize) that has been passed (entered) through the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball apparatus 6A, but has not yet started. The game ball passes (enters) the holding data of the game (the special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) and the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Stored is a special data game (a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B) that has been started but has not yet started (second special prize game). As an example, the special figure holding storage unit 151A associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first starting winning opening and determines whether the gaming ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening. A random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the establishment of the first starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball, and a random hit type determination disorder Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR2, the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like are stored as reserved data. The hold data stored in the special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game It becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit based on.

  Further, as an example, the special figure holding storage unit 151A associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and the game ball passes (enters) through the second starting winning opening. A starting prize type indicating whether or not, and a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball, or a jackpot type determination The random number value MR2 and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are stored as reserved data. The hold data stored in the special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. It becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit based on. The special figure hold storage unit 151A stores the hold data until the number of stored hold data reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “8”).

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Accordingly, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start prize may be stored in association with the hold number in a separate hold storage unit.

  The usual figure holding storage unit 151 </ b> B stores the holding information of the usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151B associates the hold numbers with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

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

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

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may update the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or all of the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 104 Alternatively, the random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or a calculation process on a part thereof.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 11A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 11A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated in accordance with an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the effect display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 11B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved memory number of the special figure reserved memory. It has been. When there is a starting prize at the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening, a starting opening prize designation command (first starting slot prize designation command or second starting slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation Three commands called commands are transmitted as one set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The storage area corresponding to the special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A has a storage area (entry) for storing the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, and the variation category designation command in association with each other. It is secured.

  Note that the reserved memory count notification command (the first reserved memory count notification command or the second reserved memory count notification command) notified from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 may be stored in the storage area (entry).

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) are cleared when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest hold memory (buffer number “1”) is started, and the highest hold memory is cleared. It will be shifted to the top one by one.

  It is to be noted that a storage area of buffer number “0” for storing the contents of the pending storage satisfying the start condition is provided, and the stored contents are the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing executed when the fluctuation display is ended. May be cleared.

  Further, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of this embodiment, the display pattern determination associated with the determination of whether or not to execute the hold display advance notice effect in the hold display advance notice effect determination process (FIG. 21) to be described later is not determined yet. In other words, the display pattern indicating that the display pattern has not been determined yet to be determined as a result of the new start prize being generated and the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, and the variable category designation command being newly stored. A determination flag, a hold display flag in which a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the hold storage display is set, and a hold display for effects displayed in the effect hold display area 5U used in a hold display notice effect described later Each of the buffer numbers corresponding to the special figure hold memory, and the production hold display flag in which a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) is set Storage area so that it can be stored in association with, are secured in each storage area (entry).

  In the hold display flag, “0” corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display is stored when execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined in the hold display notice effect determination process described later. Thus, when the hold storage display of the normal display mode (for example, the normal display mode of “◯” (white circle)) is displayed in the hold storage display area 5D, and execution of the hold display notice effect is determined. Is “1” (for example, a specific display mode in which one “X” is included in “◯” (white circle)) corresponding to a display pattern of the reserved storage display in a special mode different from the normal display mode. By being set, a special mode hold storage display is displayed in the hold storage display area 5D, and in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display, there is a high possibility of being a big hit or a super reach. Noticed It has become to so that.

  Note that the effect hold display flag stores “0” corresponding to the display pattern of the normal effect hold display in the hold display notice effect determination process described later, thereby enabling a small white circle to be displayed. Is displayed in the production hold display area 5U. Next, in the effect symbol variation start process described later, according to the determination contents using the effect hold display pattern determination table (FIG. 22 (A)), it is a special display mode different from the normal display mode, and the hold display notice effect The special display mode of the on-hold display for presentation used in is determined.

  In the present embodiment, “1” corresponding to the display pattern of the on-hold display for the effect is set to the on-display display flag for the on-screen display, so that the on-screen display for the display in the first display mode with the white star is produced. When the “2” corresponding to the display pattern of the on-hold display for effect and the display pattern of the on-screen display for effect is set, the on-hold display for effect in the second display mode of gray stars is displayed on the on-screen display area 5U for effect. By setting “3” corresponding to the display pattern of the on-hold display for effect, the on-hold display for effect in the third display mode with black stars is displayed in the on-hold display area for effect 5U. By setting “4” corresponding to the display pattern of the on-hold display, the on-hold display for the effect in the fourth display mode of gray double stars is displayed in the on-hold display area for effect 5U, and the on-display for the effect is displayed. "5" corresponding to the display pattern There it is set, for effect hold display of the fifth display mode of a black double asterisk is displayed in the effect for hold display area 5U. Such an on-hold display for effects in each display mode is used for effects in the on-hold display notice effect.

  In addition, the second display display in the second to third display modes is configured with a larger image than the first display display in the first display mode, and the second display in the second to third display modes. In the fourth to fifth display modes, the on-hold display for effects is composed of a larger image. For this reason, the reserved display for effects in the fourth to fifth display modes is the most conspicuous mode.

  Further, depending on which display mode of the on-hold display for presentation is selected, it is suggested that the variable display corresponding to the on-hold storage display is likely to be a big hit or a super reach. The

  In the effect hold display pattern determination table (FIG. 22A), which will be described later, the effect display in the normal display mode corresponds to the display pattern “00”, and the effect display in the first display mode is the display pattern “ 11 ", the second display mode presentation for display corresponds to the display pattern" 12 ", the third display mode presentation for display corresponds to the display pattern" 13 ", and the fourth display mode presentation. The on-hold display corresponds to the display pattern “21”, and the on-hold display for presentation in the fifth display mode corresponds to the display pattern “22”.

  Further, as will be described later, the on-hold display for the effect and the on-hold storage display to be displayed are displayed in the specific display mode. Two types of on-hold display for effects are provided, which are the second type of special display mode and the on-hold storage display to be displayed in the normal display mode. In this embodiment, the first display mode, the second display mode, and the third display mode are the first type of special display mode, and the fourth display mode and the fifth display mode are the second type of special display. It is an aspect.

  At the start winning prize to the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the effect control CPU 120 sends a command to the head (the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Entry). At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning designation command to the variable category designation command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if a command is received, a start opening prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category designation command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the tail numbers “1” to “8” of the buffer number corresponding to the special figure hold memory. It will be stored in the order of.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 11B is the entry corresponding to the buffer number “1” each time the effect symbol variation display is started (the variation display suspension to be started is suspended). The entries stored in the entry corresponding to the storage are deleted, and the storage contents of the entries corresponding to the buffer number “2” and thereafter (buffer numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 11B, when the variation display of the effect symbol stored in the special figure storage is completed, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted and the buffer number “2” is deleted. Are shifted to the buffer number “1”, and the commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” are shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”. The commands stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “4” to “8” are shifted to the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” to “7”. In addition, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and a display undecided flag, a hold display flag, and an effect hold display flag stored corresponding to the deleted entry are also deleted. The

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

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

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control processing, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table by setting the state to the off state. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 12 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning determination process of S21, as shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first detects a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (S101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (S101; Y), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S102). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in S102 (S102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" (S103) .

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in S101 (S101; N), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S102 (S102; Y), the normally variable winning ball apparatus Whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON is determined based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by 6B (S104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S104; Y), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S105 (S105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (S106). .

  After either of the processes of S103 and S106 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (S107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to add 1 (S108). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the processing of S108, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and determining the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number MR2 and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (S109). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S110).

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is “big hit”, and further the fluctuation display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The CPU 103 executes the process of S109 to extract numerical data indicating all of the random values used for the determination of the variation display mode including the variation display result and the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol.

  Subsequent to the processing of S110, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (S111). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 12 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  Following the process of S111, a winning random number determination process is executed (S112). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (S113). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 12 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  After executing the processing of S113, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “1” (S114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (Y in S114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S115), and the process proceeds to S104. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (N in S114), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (S116), and then the starting winning determination process. Exit. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect an effective winning of a game ball at the same time, it is possible to reliably complete the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings.

  FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S112 of FIG. 14 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol is started, the special symbol display result (the variation display result of the special symbol) is obtained by a special symbol normal process (S22 in FIG. 13, FIG. 16) described later. It is determined whether or not the game state is controlled as a big hit game state. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S23 in FIG. 13, FIG. 17) described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination processing in S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. Thus, before the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, when it is determined whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation display. Before, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or which category the fluctuation display mode of the production symbol is the fluctuation display mode. Based on this judgment result, the CPU 120 for production control, etc. As will be described later, the hold display notice effect is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to check the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state at is identified (S121). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Following the processing of S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected and set (S122). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in S109 of FIG. 14 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S123). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 stores the random value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing the comparison one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  When it is determined in S123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is not made at the time of variable display (S123; N), the symbol corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “out of”. The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S124), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time reduction state (S125). If the hour / short flag is not set (S125; N), the deviation variation pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 9A is selected and set, and if the hour / short flag is set (S125; Y). Then, the deviation variation pattern determination table D shown in FIG. 9D is selected and set (S127).

  The deviation variation pattern determination table A is a variation pattern determination table for deviation that is used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less. Further, the deviation variation pattern determination table D is a variation pattern determination table for deviation used when the gaming state is a high base state in which the time reduction control is executed.

  In this embodiment, in addition to these deviation variation pattern determination table A and deviation variation pattern determination table D, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the total number of reserved memories is 2. The deviation variation pattern determination table B used for the case of ˜4 and the variation pattern determination table C for deviation used when the total number of reserved storages is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 11, out of the variation pattern determination tables A to C, the variation pattern determination table A for variation has a range in which the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take a non-reach variation pattern. Of these, values from 1 to 450 are assigned, and in the variation pattern determination tables B and C for detachment, random values for determining the variation pattern for non-reach variation patterns. R3 is a value greater than 1 to 500 within the range can take is assigned. On the other hand, in the deviation variation pattern determination tables A to C, values from 701 to 997 are assigned to the super reach variation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

  For this reason, by determining the variation pattern using the deviation variation pattern determination table A in S126, the determination of non-reach and super reach can be made regardless of whether the number of pending storage changes after the determination. Since it becomes a variation pattern, the determination at the time of starting winning is made by using the variation pattern determination table A for deviation.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (A), when it is determined in S123 that it is within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is made during the variable display (S123; Y), the big hit type determination is performed. The jackpot type is determined based on the random value MR2 (S128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to a fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined whether the jackpot type is determined as a plurality of types.

  Also, the symbol designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S128 is executed (S129), and the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining any one of the jackpot variation patterns. Set (S130).

  After executing any of the processes of S126, S127, and S130, using the variation pattern determination table set in the processes of S126, S127, and S130 and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for the variation pattern determination, A variation category corresponding to a range of determination values including the random number MR3 is determined (S131). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15B, at least when the variation display result is “out of”, the variation category that is the variation display mode of “non-reach” in common regardless of the total number of reserved storage. And a variation category that is a variation display mode of “super reach” and a variation category of “other” that is a variation display mode (for example, normal reach) other than “non-reach” and “super reach”, and a random value MR3 Based on the above, it is sufficient if it can be determined whether or not it is determined as such a variation category.

  Thereafter, after setting for transmitting a variation category designation command corresponding to the determination result in the process of S131 to the effect control board 12 (S132), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B based on the presence / absence of the reserved data stored in the special symbol storage unit 151A A determination is made whether or not. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). Any one of the off symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting processing of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or incremented by 1, Regardless of whether it is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display 4A or a special graphic game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. May be. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, is ”Or“ probability big hit A ”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state by setting“ 16 times ”. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “probable big hit B”, the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “5”, thereby setting the short-term open big hit state. It's fine. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is open has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Includes processing to wait until the time has elapsed, and processing to perform various settings (setting of probability variation flag and time reduction flag) to start probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state . When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the big hit type is any of “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, and “probable big hit B”. Identify what happened. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 13 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first checks the current value of the total number of reserved storage (S141). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the current total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the current total number of reserved storage is not 0, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first data among the data set in the special figure storage unit 151A (see FIG. 10) indicates “first”. (S142). When the first data set in the special figure holding storage unit 151A is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (S142; N), the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol pointer Data indicating “second” is set in (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol) (S144). When the first data set in the special figure storage unit 151A is data indicating “first” (S142; Y), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer ( S143).

  By executing the processing of S141 to S144, in this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second display in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. A special symbol variable display is executed.

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

  Then, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer by 1, and shifts the contents of the special figure reservation storage unit 151A (S146). In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each entry in the special diagram reserved memory unit 151A. To do. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each entry in the special symbol reserved memory unit 151A are shifted.

  Here, the CPU 103 corresponds each random number value stored in the entry corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2 to 8) in the special figure reserved memory unit 151A of the RAM 102 to the reserved memory number = n−1. Stored in the entry.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area (entry) corresponding to the total number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1-8. .

  In S146, when the count value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is decremented by 1, in step S146, the CPU 103 determines whether the first hold indicator 25A or the second hold is based on the subtracted stored memory number counter value. Control to change the display of the display 25B is also performed.

  Then, the CPU 103 saves the count value of the total reserved memory number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (S147), and then decreases the current total reserved memory number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (S148).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission) for transmitting the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control board 12 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction. Setting) is performed (S149). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the second reserved memory number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or data indicating“ second ”indicating that processing is to be executed for the second start winning opening, that is, data indicating“ second ”indicating that processing is to be performed on the second special symbol Is set as a special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads the numerical value of the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, and determines whether or not the read numerical value of MR1 is within the jackpot range (S150). Specifically, when the probability variation flag is not set, that is, when the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state, as shown in FIG. When the probability change flag is set, that is, when the gaming state is the probability change state, the read MR1 value is within the range of the jackpot determination value 10000 to 12180. It is determined whether or not.

  When the value of MR1 is not within the range of the jackpot determination value (S150; N), the CPU 103 proceeds to S155, and when the value of MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination value (S150; Y), the CPU 103 proceeds to S151. Transition.

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

  Next, the CPU 103 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type corresponding to the value of the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination (“non-probable variation big hit”, “probable variation big hit A” or “probable variation big hit B”). ]) Is determined as the type of jackpot (S153).

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

  Next, the CPU 103 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (S155). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, if the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation big hit B”, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “non-probable variable big hit” is determined, “3” is specified as a special symbol stop symbol. If it is determined and “probable big hit A” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S23 of FIG. 13 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S162).

  When the big hit flag is off in S161 (S161; N), for example, by determining whether or not the short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (is set) or the like Then, it is determined whether or not the short-time control is being performed when the short-time control is performed when the game state is the probability change state or the short-time state (S163). If the time reduction flag is on (S163; Y), the deviation variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (S164).

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

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

  If the specified total reserved memory number is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167, and it is further determined whether or not the total reserved memory number is 5 or more (S167).

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

  If the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167; Y), the deviation variation pattern determination table C is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. (S169).

  After executing any of the processes of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, the data is selected based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination stored in the variation random number buffer, for example. By referring to either the big hit variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S170).

  When the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of S170. In other words, the process of S170 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the display state of the effect symbol to the reach state when the change display result is “out of”.

  After the variation pattern is determined in S170, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B in accordance with the variation special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (S171). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of S171, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (S172). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  After executing the process of S172, a special figure fluctuation time which is a fluctuation display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (S173). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (S174), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in S172, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S54 of FIG. 18 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (S221). At this time, if there is no received command (S221; N), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  When there is a reception command in S221 (S221; Y), for example, by confirming the MODE data of the reception command, the reception command is the first start opening prize specifying command or the second start opening prize specifying command. It is determined whether or not (S222). If it is the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command (S222; Y), the variable category waiting time is set (S223), and the process proceeds to S229. For example, in the process of S223, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the variable category command may be set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

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

  In S229, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received command at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer (see FIG. 11B), and returns to S221.

  If the received command is not a variable category command in S225 (S225; N), the process proceeds to S230. In S230, the effect control CPU 120 performs settings according to other received commands, and returns to S221.

  When the received command is a variable category command in S225 (S225; Y), the effect control CPU 120 places the received command at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer (see FIG. 11B). Store (S225 +) and go to S226.

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display notice effect determination process for determining the display pattern of the hold memory display together with the presence or absence of the hold display notice effect (S71), and the effect display device 5 holds the hold memory. A hold display update process is executed to update the hold storage display in the display area 5D to a display corresponding to the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

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

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

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

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S71 of FIG. 20 as the hold display notice effect determination process. In the hold display advance notice determination process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S241), and determines whether or not there is a new storage of the start winning command. The determination is made based on whether there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undetermined flag (S242). Here, when there is no entry in which “1” is set in the display undecided flag, the hold display notice effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag, the process proceeds to S233.

  In S233, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a super reach effect executing flag that is set during execution of the super reach effect is set in an effect symbol changing process (see FIG. 25) described later. Here, when the super reach production execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S237 described later. On the other hand, if the super reach production execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to S234.

  In S234, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the variable display in the variable display based on the entry from the symbol designation command and the variable category command of the entry whose display undecided flag is set to “1” in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Identify results and variable categories. Then, the display pattern of the effect suspension display is determined based on the specified variation display result and the variation category (S235).

  In the present embodiment, the display pattern of the effect hold display is determined based on the effect hold display pattern determination table shown in FIG. In this effect hold display pattern determination table, the determination ratio of each display pattern is varied according to the variable display result and the variable category.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22A, when the variation display result is “big hit”, the display pattern “00” which is the normal display mode is not determined, and the first with a probability of 5%. The display pattern “11” as the display mode is determined, the display pattern “12” as the second display mode is determined with a probability of 10%, and the display pattern “13” as the third display mode is determined with a probability of 20%. The display pattern “21” which is the fourth display mode is determined with a probability of 30%, and the display pattern “22” which is the fifth display mode is determined with a probability of 35%. That is, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio at which the display pattern “22” as the fifth display mode is determined is set higher than the ratio at which the other display patterns are determined, The ratio determined from the display pattern “21” which is the four display modes to the display pattern “11” which is the first display mode is sequentially lower.

  When the variation display result is “out of reach (super reach)”, the display pattern “00” which is the normal display mode is determined with a probability of 5%, and the display pattern which is the first display mode with a probability of 20%. “11” is determined, the display pattern “12” as the second display mode is determined with a probability of 25%, the display pattern “13” as the third display mode is determined with a probability of 30%, and 15% The display pattern “21” that is the fourth display mode is determined by the probability, and the display pattern “22” that is the fifth display mode is determined by the probability of 5%. That is, when the variable display result is “out of reach (super reach)”, the rate at which the display pattern “13” as the third display mode is determined is set higher than the rate at which the other display patterns are determined. In addition, the ratio determined from the display pattern “21” as the fourth display mode to the display pattern “22” as the fifth display mode decreases sequentially, and the display pattern “12” as the second display mode is normal. The ratio determined over the display pattern “00”, which is the display mode, gradually decreases.

  Further, when the fluctuation display result is “displacement (other than super reach / non-reach)”, the display pattern “21” as the fourth display mode and the display pattern “22” as the fifth display mode are determined. The display pattern “00”, which is the normal display mode, is determined with a probability of 50%, the display pattern “11”, which is the first display mode, is determined with a probability of 30%, and the display pattern “11” with the probability of 15% is determined. The display pattern “12” that is the second display mode is determined, and the display pattern “13” that is the third display mode is determined with a probability of 5%. In other words, when the fluctuation display result is “out of place (other than super reach / non-reach)”, the rate at which the display pattern “00” which is the normal display mode is determined is higher than the rate at which other display patterns are determined. While being set, the ratio determined from the display pattern “12” as the second display mode to the display pattern “13” as the third display mode is sequentially reduced.

  When the variation display result is “out of reach (non-reach)”, the display pattern “21” as the fourth display mode and the display pattern “22” as the fifth display mode are not determined. The display pattern “00”, which is the normal display mode, is determined with a probability of 90%, the display pattern “11”, which is the first display mode, is determined with a probability of 5%, and the second display mode is with a probability of 3%. A certain display pattern “12” is determined, and a display pattern “13” which is the third display mode is determined with a probability of 2%. When the fluctuation display result is “out of reach (non-reach)”, the rate at which the display pattern “00” which is the normal display mode is determined is set higher than the rate at which the other display patterns are determined, The ratio determined from the display pattern “12” as the second display mode to the display pattern “13” as the third display mode is low.

  With such a setting, when the presentation hold display in the fifth display mode is displayed, the variation display result is most likely to be a “big hit”, and from the presentation hold display in the fourth display mode to the first display mode. The big hit expectation level is gradually lowered toward the production hold display. Therefore, when the player visually recognizes the display mode of the production hold display, it is possible to grasp the expected degree of big hit of the variable display based on the production hold display.

  Next, after determining the display pattern of the effect hold display using the effect hold display pattern determination table, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display mode of the hold storage display corresponding to the determined display pattern of the effect hold display ( S236).

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the presentation hold display is determined based on the hold display mode determination table shown in FIG. In the hold display mode determination table, the determination ratio of each display mode is made different in accordance with the determined display pattern of the display hold display.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), when the determined display pattern of the on-hold display is “00” or “2X” (“21”, “22”), there is a normal probability of 100%. The display mode (display mode of “O” (white circle)) is determined, and the specific display mode (display mode including one “X” in “O” (white circle)) is not determined. I have to. Further, when the display pattern of the determined production hold display is “1X” (“11”, “12”, “13”), the specific display mode is determined with a probability of 100%, and the normal display mode is set. I try not to decide.

  That is, when the effect hold display of the normal display mode, the fourth display mode, or the fifth display mode is displayed, the hold storage display corresponding to the effect hold display is displayed in the normal display mode. Moreover, when the production hold display of the first display mode, the second display mode, and the third display mode is displayed, the hold storage display corresponding to the production hold display is displayed in the specific display mode. After determining the display mode of the hold storage display, the process proceeds to S240 described later.

  In S237, which proceeds when the super-reach effect execution flag is set in S233, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display pattern of the effect hold display as the display pattern “00” as the normal display mode, The display mode of the hold storage display corresponding to the effect hold display is determined as the normal display mode, and the process proceeds to S240.

  In S240, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the display mode determined in the hold display flag of the entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and A value corresponding to the determined display pattern is set in the effect hold display flag, and the process proceeds to S241.

  In S241, the effect control CPU 120 sets “0” for the display undecided flag in the entry, and proceeds to S242.

  In S242, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display pattern of the effect hold display determined in S235 or S237 is the display pattern “00” that is the normal display mode. Here, in the case of the display pattern “00” which is the normal display mode, the hold display notice effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the display pattern is not “00”, which is the normal display mode, the action effect pattern corresponding to the entry and the action effect execution flag are set (S243), and the hold display notice effect determination process ends.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an action effect execution flag in S243 and selects an effect effect process table corresponding to the effect effect pattern. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected action effect process table is started. In this action effect process table, display control execution data and the like for controlling the display of the effect display device 5 are arranged in time series in association with each process data n (from No. 1 to N). . Based on the action effect process data, an action effect described later is executed (see FIG. 27).

  In this embodiment, when the display pattern of the effect hold display is not the display pattern “00” that is the normal display mode in S243 of the hold display advance notice effect determination process, the action effect pattern corresponding to the entry, The action effect execution flag is set, and the action effect is executed in the action effect process of the hold display update process (see FIG. 23) described later. That is, if the display pattern of the effect hold display is not the display pattern “00” which is the normal display mode, the effect effect is executed with a probability of 100%, but the present invention is not limited to this, In the case where the display pattern of the effect hold display is not the display pattern “00” which is the normal display mode, whether or not the effect effect is executed may be determined by lottery. For example, an action effect execution determination table to which a determination value is assigned so as to determine the presence or absence of execution with a predetermined probability is provided, and whether or not the action effect is executed is determined based on the action effect execution determination table. Anyway.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S72 of FIG. 20 as the hold display update process. In the hold display update process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not an action effect execution flag indicating that an action effect (see FIG. 27) is executed is set (S250). If the action effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S257 described later. On the other hand, if the action effect execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to S251.

  In S251, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shift effect execution flag indicating that the shift effect (see FIG. 28B) is executed is set. If the shift effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S255 described later. On the other hand, if the shift effect execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to S252.

  In S252, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the super reach effect executing flag indicating that the super reach effect is being executed is set. Here, when the super reach effect execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to S258 described later. On the other hand, if the super reach production execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S253.

  In S253, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect hold display or the display area display (the grid) is being displayed in the effect hold display area 5U. If the production hold display or the display area display is not being displayed, the process proceeds to S268. On the other hand, if the effect hold display and the display area display are being displayed, the effect hold display and the display area display being displayed are deleted (S254), and the process proceeds to S268.

  In S268, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold storage display currently displayed in the hold storage display area 5D matches the stored content of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. If the stored storage display matches the stored content of the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the held display update process is terminated. On the other hand, when the stored storage display and the stored content of the start winning reception command buffer 194A do not match, the display buffer data for displaying the holding storage display area 5D is received at the start winning reception command buffer at that time. By updating the display data of the display mode specified from the hold display flag stored in each entry of the special figure hold memory in 194A, the display of the hold memory display area 5D is updated, and then the hold display update is performed. The process ends.

  In S258 which proceeds when the super-reach effect execution flag is not set in S252 described above, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect hold display and the display area display (the grid) in the effect hold display area 5U. It is determined whether or not it is not displayed. Here, when the production hold display and the display area display are not hidden, the process proceeds to S260 described later. On the other hand, when the production hold display and the display area display are not displayed, the process proceeds to S259.

  In S259, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display area display and also displays the display buffer data for displaying the effect hold display area 5U in the special drawing hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A at that time. By updating the display data of the display pattern specified from the production hold display flag stored in the entry, the display in the production hold display area 5U is updated, and the process proceeds to S268 described above.

  In S260, which is performed when the production hold display or the display area display is not hidden in S258 described above, the production control CPU 120 displays the production hold display being displayed in the production hold display area 5U and the start winning prize. It is determined whether or not the content stored in the reception command buffer 194A matches. Here, if the effect hold display and the stored content of the start winning reception command buffer 194A match, the process proceeds to S268 described above. On the other hand, if the effect hold display and the stored content of the start winning reception command buffer 194A do not match, the process proceeds to S261.

  In S261, when the effect hold display and the stored content of the start winning reception command buffer 194A do not match, the effect control CPU 120 does not result from the shift of the stored content hold memory, and the new start winning It is determined whether or not this is due to the occurrence of the event, that is, whether or not it is due to an increase in the number of presentation hold indications.

  If this is due to an increase in the number of effect hold displays, the effect hold display is updated with the display pattern specified from the effect hold display flag stored in each entry of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Display (S263), and proceed to S268 described above. On the other hand, if it is not due to an increase in the number of effect hold displays, that is, due to a shift in hold storage, a shift effect pattern corresponding to the effect hold display being displayed is set in the effect hold display area 5U. Then, a shift effect execution flag indicating that the shift effect is executed is set (S262), and the process proceeds to S268 described above.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets a shift effect execution flag in S262, and selects a shift effect process table corresponding to the shift effect pattern. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected shift effect process table is started. In this shift effect process table, display control execution data and the like for controlling the display of the effect display device 5 are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (from No. 1 to N). . Based on this shift effect process data, a shift effect described later is executed (see FIG. 28B).

  In S257 that proceeds when the action effect execution flag is set in S250 described above, the effect control CPU 120 executes action effect processing. In this action effect process, the display of the effect display device 5 is controlled based on the action effect process table, a predetermined character appears in the effect hold display area 5U, and this character acts on the effect hold display. An effect is performed (see FIG. 27). The appearing character executes the action effect at a position away from the reserved storage display area 5D so as not to act on the reserved storage display (so as not to appear to be active).

  The effect control CPU 120 clears the action effect execution flag at the end time of the action effect (S258), and proceeds to S268 described above.

  In S255 that proceeds when the shift effect execution flag is set in S251, the effect control CPU 120 executes the shift effect process. In this shift effect process, the display of the effect display device 5 is controlled based on the process table for shift effect, the effect hold display in the effect hold display area 5U once jumps out of the cell, and the next cell A shift effect that moves is performed (see FIG. 28B).

  The effect control CPU 120 clears the shift effect execution flag at the end time of the shift effect (S256), and proceeds to S268 described above.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines in S271 whether or not the first variation start command reception flag or the second variation start command reception flag is set. Here, when the first variation start command reception flag or the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S271; N), the effect symbol variation start process is ended. On the other hand, when the first variation start command reception flag or the second variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), the process proceeds to S272.

  In S272, the effect control CPU 120 receives the various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “8” of the special figure reservation storage in the start winning received command buffer 194A by one buffer number. Shifts to the top by minutes (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2” in the special figure hold memory are shifted to be stored in association with the buffer number “1”, and the special figure hold memory is stored. The command data stored in association with the buffer number “3” and the various flags are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2”, and associated with the buffer number “4” in the special figure hold memory. The various command data and the various flags stored are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “3”, and the various command data stored in association with the buffer number “5” in the special figure holding storage are Various flags are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “4”, and various command data stored in association with the buffer number “6” in the special figure holding memory The seed flag is shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “5”, and the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “7” in the special figure reservation storage are stored in the buffer number “6”. Shift to store in association with each other, and shift to store the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “8” in the special figure hold storage in association with the buffer number “7”. .

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) arranged in the above is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged in even symbols as stop symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a notice effect determination process, and determines whether or not to execute the notice effect in the variable display. In this embodiment, in the notice effect determination process, only the character notice effect in which the character appears is determined. Further, the present invention is not limited to this, and as these notice effects, other effects other than the character notice effect, for example, step-up notice in which the notice image changes step by step, or a predetermined character A group may decide to execute a group notice across the display area, and when determining these different types of notice effects, the timing of starting the notice effect differs depending on the form of the notice effect. A different period according to the mode of the notice effect may be set in the notice effect start waiting timer described later.

  After the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect execution determination flag is set in S278, that is, whether or not the notice effect execution is determined in the notice effect determination process of S277. .

  If the notice effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S279, and a period corresponding to the character notice effect, which is the notice effect of the present embodiment, is set in the notice effect start wait timer as a period until the notice effect start. Then, the notice effect execution determination flag is cleared (S280), and the process proceeds to S281. On the other hand, if the notice effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S281 without going through S279.

  As the period until the start of the notice effect, in this embodiment, an effect (not shown) indicating a sign that the character appears is performed before the start of the notice effect that the character appears. Is set to be the start timing of the notice effect, so a period shorter than the period until the start of the notice effect is set, and the start timing of these notice effects is the notice effect that is executed from the start of the notice effect. The notice effect is specified based on the process table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where the effect of the precursor is not performed in the notice effect, Since the start timing of the notice effect becomes the start timing of the notice effect, the period until the start timing of the notice effect is set in the notice effect start timer. It is sufficient.

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

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N). Yes.

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect pattern to be displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the change pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left middle right effect symbol to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the received image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing variation in the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303). In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control has a timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect set (determined to perform the notice effect) or a flag for executing the notice effect is set (when the notice effect is being executed). If yes (S304; Y), the notice effect process is executed (S305). On the other hand, if neither the notice effect start waiting timer nor the notice effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S306 without executing the notice effect process of S305.

  In S306, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has not timed out (S306; N), the process proceeds to S310 to be described later. On the other hand, when the process timer has timed out (S306; Y), the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S308). Also, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., set next (S309), and S310. Proceed to

  In S310, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the start timing of the super reach effect based on the process table. If it is the start timing of the super reach effect (S310; Y), the super reach effect execution flag is set (S311), and the process proceeds to S314 described later. On the other hand, when it is not the start timing of the super reach production (S310; N), the process proceeds to S312.

  In S312, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether it is the end timing of the super reach effect based on the process table. If it is the end timing of the super reach effect (S312; Y), the super reach effect in-progress flag is cleared (S313), and the process proceeds to S314. On the other hand, if it is not the end time of the super reach production (S312; N), the process proceeds to S314 without clearing the super reach production execution flag.

  In S314, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation control timer has expired. If the variation control timer has not timed out (S314; N), the process proceeds to S317 described later.

  On the other hand, when the variation control timer has timed out (S314; Y), the CPU 120 for effect control displays the next display screen of effect symbols in the middle left and right (displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last effect symbol display switching time). Image data to be displayed) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S315). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S316), and the process proceeds to S317.

  In S317, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable time timer has expired. If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S319). On the other hand, even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S318; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop. The value is updated according to the process (S76) (S319). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control for stopping variation.For example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is used. Even in the case of reception, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is finished).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n expires in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table is completed. To do.

  Next, effects of the hold storage display and the effect hold display will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, a case where there is a start prize during execution of the super reach effect will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 26 (A), before the on-hold display notice effect is executed, the on-hold storage display area 5D on the left side of the display area of the effect display device 5 has the same number of on-hold storage displays as the on-hold storage number. Is displayed, and the number of effect hold displays corresponding to the hold storage display is displayed in the effect hold display area 5U on the right side below the display area of the effect display device 5. Here, each production hold display is displayed in a normal display mode (display mode of small circles).

  As shown in FIG. 26 (B), when there is a start prize during the change, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold display notice effect determination process described above. Here, when it is determined to execute the hold display advance notice effect, the start winning is put on target hold. At this time, a new hold storage display is made in the hold storage display area 5D, and a new effect hold display is made in the effect hold display area 5U.

  Then, in the effect hold display area 5U, a predetermined character appears, and an effect effect in which this character acts only on the effect hold display is executed. This character displays the effect hold display different from the normal display mode. A special display mode (in this embodiment, a third display mode of black stars) is produced. In this embodiment, when the production hold display corresponding to the target hold is generated, it is displayed in the normal display mode, and the production display is changed from the normal display mode to the special display mode by executing the action production. A changing production is made.

  In the hold storage display area 5D, the hold storage display corresponding to the target hold is specified from the beginning as a specific display mode (in this example, “○” (white circle) includes one “x”). Display mode).

  As shown in FIG. 26 (C), the reach effect is started after the change display state of the effect symbol becomes a predetermined reach state (see FIG. 26 (D)). Further, the reach production becomes the super reach production, and the super reach production is executed (see FIG. 26E). Here, when the execution of the super reach effect is started, the effect hold display and the display area display (the grid) displayed in the effect hold display area 5U are erased. Even if the production hold display and the display area display are erased, the hold storage display area 5D displays the hold storage display, so that the player can recognize the target hold.

As shown in FIG. 26 (F), when the super reach effect executing flag is set in S233 of the above-described hold display notice effect determination process (see FIG. 21), the display pattern of the effect hold display is set. Since the display pattern “00”, which is the normal display mode, is determined and the display mode of the hold storage display corresponding to the effect hold display is determined as the normal display mode, even if there is a start prize during the execution of the super reach effect, a new pending memory based on the start winning has become a become a display mode of the pending display announcement attraction strange. Therefore, in the hold storage display area 5D, a new hold storage display is made in the normal display mode, and in the effect hold display area 5U, a new effect hold display is made in the normal display mode.

  Then, when the execution of the super reach effect is finished, the change of the effect symbol is stopped (see FIG. 26G). Here, the effect on-hold display or display area display (the grid) that has been erased is displayed again on the effect on-hold display area 5U.

  Next, in the display mode of the presentation hold display displayed in the presentation hold display area 5U, when the presentation hold display is displayed in the first type special display mode, and in the second type special display mode The display mode of the hold storage display displayed in the hold storage display area 5D is different from the case where the hold display for display is displayed with reference to FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first display mode, the second display mode, and the third display mode are the first type of special display mode among the plurality of types of special display modes of the production hold display. The fourth display mode and the fifth display mode are the second type special display modes. Also, as shown in the above-described effect hold display pattern determination table (see FIG. 22A), among these special modes of effect hold display, in the variable display related to the effect hold display, the change display result is In the case of “big hit”, the ratio at which the fifth display mode is determined is set to be the highest, and the ratio determined from the fourth display mode to the first display mode is sequentially decreased. That is, there is a higher possibility that a big hit will be caused when the second type of special display mode display is displayed than when the first type of special display mode display is displayed. It is suggested.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, before the hold display notice effect is executed, each effect hold display is displayed in a normal display mode (display mode of small circles).

  As shown in FIG. 27 (B1), when it is determined that the hold display notice effect is to be executed when there is a start win during the change, the start win becomes the target hold. At this time, a new hold storage display is made in the hold storage display area 5D, and a new effect hold display is made in the effect hold display area 5U. Then, in the effect hold display area 5U, a predetermined character appears, and an effect effect that this character acts on the effect hold display is executed.

  Here, when the display pattern “13” of the production hold display is determined, the production hold display is displayed in the third display mode that is the first type. When the on-hold display for presentation is displayed in the third display mode that is the first type, the on-hold storage display corresponding to the target on-hold in the on-hold storage display area 5D is the specific display mode (in this example, “◯”). (A specific display mode in which one “x” is included in (white circle)).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (C1), when the execution of the super reach effect is started, the effect hold display and the display area display (the grid) displayed in the effect hold display area 5U are erased. Even if the production hold display and the display area display are erased, the hold storage display area 5D displays the hold storage display, so that the player can recognize the target hold.

  When the execution of the super reach effect is terminated, the effect symbols are stopped from changing (see FIG. 27 (D1)). Here, the effect on-hold display or display area display (the grid) that has been erased is displayed again on the effect on-hold display area 5U.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27 (B2), when it is determined that the hold display notice effect is to be executed when there is a start prize during the fluctuation, the start prize is put on target. At this time, a new hold storage display is made in the hold storage display area 5D, and a new effect hold display is made in the effect hold display area 5U. Then, in the effect hold display area 5U, a predetermined character appears, and an effect effect that this character acts on the effect hold display is executed.

  Here, when the display pattern “21” of the production hold display is determined, the production hold display is displayed in the fourth display mode that is the second type. When the production hold display is displayed in the fourth display mode, which is the second type, the hold storage display corresponding to the target hold in the hold storage display area 5D is displayed in the normal display mode (“O” (white circle) ) Display mode).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (C2), when the execution of the super reach effect is started, the effect hold display and the display area display (the grid) displayed in the effect hold display area 5U are erased. Even if the production hold display and the display area display are erased, the hold storage display area 5D displays the hold storage display, so that the player can recognize the target hold.

  When the execution of the super reach effect is terminated, the effect symbol is stopped from changing (see FIG. 27 (D2)). Here, the effect on-hold display or display area display (the grid) that has been erased is displayed again on the effect on-hold display area 5U.

  In this way, among the plurality of types of special display modes of the production-use hold display, the production-use hold display in the second type special display mode (fourth to fifth display modes) suggesting that there is a high possibility of a big hit. Is displayed, the hold storage display corresponding to the effect hold display is not changed (displayed in the normal display mode). And the hold display for effects is erased during the execution of the super reach effect, so that the second type of special display mode (fourth to fifth displays) suggests that there is a high possibility of a big hit. In the aspect, when the effect hold display is displayed, the player pays attention only to the effect hold display and does not stop paying attention to the super reach effect. For this reason, it is possible to improve amusement interest by super reach production.

  Next, an effect mode of the hold storage display and the effect hold display as a modification will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 29A, in the first modification, the hold storage display is displayed on the lower right side of the display area of the effect display device 5. A grid (display area display) for displaying the effect hold display corresponding to each hold storage display is displayed above the hold storage display. For example, an on-hold storage display in a specific display mode in which one “x” is included in “◯” (white circle) is displayed, and the third display mode on the black star mark is displayed on the upper position. The display is displayed. As described above, in the first modification, each effect hold display corresponding to each hold storage display is displayed side by side in the vicinity of the hold storage display, and therefore it is easy to understand the correspondence between the hold storage display and the effect hold display. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (B), in the second modification, among the hold storage display and the effect hold display displayed side by side, the hold storage display and the effect hold display that are the target hold are displayed as rocket images. A concealment effect is concealed. When the execution of the super reach effect is started, the on-hold display for display and the display area display (the grid) are deleted, and the image of the rocket used for the concealment effect is also deleted. By deleting the image of the rocket, the specific display mode of the hold storage display that becomes the target hold can be seen. Note that FIG. 29C illustrates a display mode in which two “x” are included in “◯” (white circle). By the display mode of the hold storage display, the player can obtain a sense of expectation that is a big hit in the variable display based on the target hold.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds when the super reach effect executing flag is set in S233 of the hold display notice effect determination process shown in FIG. , The display pattern “00”, which is the normal display mode, is determined as the display pattern of the effect hold display, and the display mode of the hold storage display corresponding to the effect hold display is determined as the normal display mode. While preventing the super-reach effect from being hindered, it is possible to improve the game interest of the reserved display notice effect.

  In addition, in order not to set the display mode of the hold memory display (second display) as the specific display mode (specific mode), the display mode that does not display the hold memory display or the hold memory display that is already displayed is continuously displayed. Includes a production mode that does not change the hold storage display to the specific display mode.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26E, when the execution of the super reach effect is started, the effect hold display and display area display (display area display ( By erasing the squares, it is easy for the player to recognize the display area where the on-hold display for presentation is displayed, and these display area displays (squares) interfere with the super reach production. Can also be prevented.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the hold storage display can be displayed in one type of specific display mode, so that the hold display for effects that is not displayed when the super reach effect is being executed. By increasing the type of display mode, the interest of the on-hold display notice effect can be improved, and for the hold storage display displayed when the super reach effect is being executed, the type of the specific display mode is not increased. Thus, it is possible to prevent the interest of the super reach production from being lost due to the hold display notice effect.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the production hold display pattern determination table (FIG. 22A), the player can grasp the big hit expectation degree according to the type of display mode of the production hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of display mode of the on-hold display for effects does not have to grasp the expectation degree of jackpot. For example, depending on the type of display mode of the on-screen display for effects The player may be able to grasp the degree of expectation that the gaming state such as the probability variation state or the short-time state is switched, or the player can grasp the appearance rate of whether or not a specific performance is executed. It may be.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, the shift mode of the hold storage display and the shift mode of the hold display for the effect are different, so that the movement mode of the effect hold display and the hold memory display are changed. Since it is different from the movement mode, it is possible to easily distinguish the hold display and to improve the game entertainment.

  As described above, when the effect hold display is shifted in the effect hold display area 5U, a shift effect is executed in which the effect hold display temporarily jumps out of the cell and moves to the next cell ( In the hold storage display displayed in the hold storage display area 5D, the shift effect is not performed when the hold storage display is shifted (see FIG. 28A). In other words, the effect of the on-hold display for the effect is an effect that stands out from the effect of the on-hold storage display (a flashy effect). However, the prominent effect may not be due to the shift effect. The display effect may be an effect in which the number of operations (actions) of the effect hold display is greater than the effect of the hold memory display, and the effect of the effect hold display is larger than the effect of the hold memory display. The effect may be an effect in which the effect on-hold display is operated, and the effect on-hold display may be an effect displayed at a higher brightness than the on-hold storage display. In addition, a predetermined effect image may be displayed at the time of starting winning (when a hold storage occurs), and the effect image may be a flashy image in the effect hold display rather than the hold storage display. It should be noted that the effect of the on-hold display for effects does not have to be particularly conspicuous (may be the effect of the normal mode), and in that case, the effect of the on-hold storage display is less noticeable than the effect of the on-hold display for effects. Any production (simple production) may be used.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, only one type of specific display mode is provided when the hold storage display is changed. By being able to display in five types of display modes, it is possible to improve the interest of the reserved display notice effect by increasing the number of specific display modes of the reserved display for effects that are not displayed when the super reach effect is being executed. At the same time, with respect to the hold storage display that is displayed when the super reach effect is being executed, the interest of the super reach effect is cut off by the reserved display notice effect without increasing the number of specific display modes. Can be prevented.

  Also, according to the second modification, as shown in FIG. 29C, when the execution of the super reach effect is started, the effect hold display and the display area display (the grid) are erased and the concealment effect is performed. The image (special aspect) of the rocket used for the erasure is also deleted. By deleting the image of this rocket, it becomes possible to see the specific display mode of the hold memory display that is the target hold, so that the hold memory display is displayed for the effect hold even when the effect hold display is not displayed. Display in a display mode corresponding to the special mode (a display mode including two “x” s within the “o” (white circles)) It can be recognized even during production.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11B, the on-hold display for presentation is displayed and the on-hold storage display to be displayed is displayed in the specific display mode. There are two types of on-hold display for production, ie, on-hold display for production and on-hold display for production in the second type of special display mode in which the on-hold storage display is displayed in the normal display mode. By providing the display, it is possible to improve the game entertainment of the hold display notice effect while preventing the hold display notice effect from obstructing the super reach effect.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26E, when the production hold display or display area display (the grid) displayed in the production hold display area 5U is erased, super reach is performed. Since the performance is being executed and the ratio of the big hit symbol being derived and displayed is high, it is possible to improve the game interest of the reserved display notice effect while preventing the reserved display notice effect from interfering with the super reach effect.

  In the present embodiment, the timing at which the on-hold display for display and the display area display (the grid) displayed in the on-display display area 5U for erasing are erased as a specific effect with a high percentage of winning-out symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when performing an effect that is advantageous to the player such as a probability change state or a short time state, The on-hold display for display and the display area display (the grid) displayed in the on-display display area 5U may be deleted. In addition, when the effect is a highly anticipated effect such as an effect drop effect (a jackpot confirmation notification effect) for decisively informing that an accessory has fallen to become a jackpot, it is displayed in the effect hold display area 5U. The production hold display and the display area display (the grid) may be deleted. Furthermore, even during the execution of the super reach effect, there may be two modes, the case where the on-hold display for display and the display area display (the grid) are deleted and the case where the display is not deleted. In this case, the super reach effect when the on-hold display for display and the display area display (the squares) are erased is more than the super reach effect when the on-hold display for display and the display area display (the squares) are not erased. Also, the rate at which the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed is increased. The specific effect of the present invention may not be a super reach effect, and effects such as a probable change effect and an ST effect may be the specific effect of the present invention.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the super reach effect execution flag is set in S233 of the hold display notice effect determination process of FIG. 21, and depending on whether or not the super reach effect is being executed. However, the display pattern of any effect hold display is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is determined whether or not the time is short in S233 of the hold display notice effect determination process. It is possible to determine which display pattern of the effect hold display is determined according to whether or not the state is the short time state.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

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

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by providing it at a position above the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly shortened due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by making the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game extremely short so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable state. In addition, when these probability variation big hits B are used as sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big prize opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the hold memory display area 5D and the hold display area 5U for effects are each provided in the display area of the effect display apparatus 5, this invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the reserved memory display area 5D may be eliminated, and the player may be made to recognize the number of reserved memories only by the effect hold display displayed in the effect hold display area 5U. Further, a plurality of effect display devices 5 may be provided, and the hold storage display area 5D and the effect hold display area 5U may be displayed on the individual effect display devices 5, respectively.

  Further, in the above embodiment, whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect is determined at the time of start winning, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined time has elapsed since the target hold has won the start winning. It may be determined later whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect. In addition, it may be determined whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect at the start of the change.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the display mode of the hold display for effect changes in the hold display area for effects 5U at the time of start winning, and a hold display notice effect is performed, this invention is not limited to this, A mode in which the display mode of the on-screen display for effect changes in the on-screen display area for effect 5U based on the player operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, and the on-screen display notice effect may be executed. .

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize opening two into the 1st start prize opening and the 2nd start prize opening is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A start prize opening It is good also as one, and it is good also as a start winning opening 3 or more.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which displays both the hold memory display and the hold display for effect on the effect display device 5 is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, and produces the hold memory display. You may make it display on apparatuses other than the display apparatus 5. FIG. For example, in addition to the effect display device 5, a sub-effect display device (such as a liquid crystal display device) having a display area smaller than that of the effect display device 5 is provided, and a hold storage display is displayed on the sub-effect display device. May be. Further, the effect hold display may be displayed on the sub-effect display device, and the hold display notice effect acting on the hold storage display displayed on the sub-effect display device may be executed. Moreover, you may make it display both a pending | holding memory display and the pending display for an effect on a sub-effects display device.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the hold storage display is the normal display mode of “O” (white circle) and the specific display including one “X” in “O” (white circle). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved memory display is specified. A plurality of display modes may be provided.

  In addition, when a plurality of types of specific display modes of the hold memory display are provided, the attributes of the specific display modes can be associated (linked) with the display mode of the hold display for effects supported by the hold memory display. To. For example, when the special display mode of the first type when the presentation hold display is changed is a character image displayed in a specific color (for example, “red”), the specific display mode of the corresponding hold storage display Are displayed in a mode of emitting light in a specific color (“red”). In addition, when a plurality of types of specific display modes of the hold storage display differ only in color (for example, “blue”, “yellow”, “red”, etc.), the effect hold display is displayed in the first type special display mode. Sometimes, the hold storage display is displayed in the specific display mode having the same color as the color of the corresponding special display mode, and when the production hold display is displayed in the second type special display mode, the color of the corresponding special display mode is displayed. Regardless of the color, a default (default) color (for example, “red”) may be determined as the color of the specific display mode, and the reserved storage display may be displayed in the specific display mode of the color.

  In the above embodiment, the specific display mode when the hold storage display changes and the first to fifth display modes when the production hold display changes are different display modes. The specific display mode when the hold storage display changes and the first to fifth display modes when the effect hold display changes may be the same display mode. In addition, the specific display mode when a part of the hold storage display is changed and the first to fifth display modes when a part of the effect hold display is changed may be the same and the other display modes may be different. .

  For example, when the specific display mode when the hold storage display is changed and the first to fifth display modes when the hold display for the effect is changed to the same display mode, the super reach effect is started. Even if the on-hold display for effects is erased, the player can grasp the big hit expectation by the type of display mode of the on-hold storage display by viewing the on-hold storage display.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The present invention is not limited to this, and the change display of the second special symbol may be executed in preference to the change display of the first special symbol.

  In the above-described embodiment, all the reserved memories (all the reserved memories corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”) of the reception command buffer 194A at the time of the start winning prize are the targets of execution of the hold display notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a part of the stored storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A may be the target of execution of the display instruction for the display of the hold. For example, only the first special figure hold memory, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure, may be the target of execution of the hold display notice effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production hold display and the display area display (the grid) displayed in the production hold display area 5U are temporarily deleted during the production of the super reach, but the present invention is limited to this. However, other modes may be used as long as the on-hold display for production and the cells are not visible from the production display device 5. For example, a sub-effect display device provided in addition to the effect display device 5 is provided, and during the super-reaching effect, the effect hold display and the squares are displayed by switching from the effect display device 5 to the sub-effect display device. It may be. Further, a shutter member that conceals the effect hold display area 5U in the effect display device 5 may be provided, and the effect hold display area 5U may be concealed by the shutter member during the super reach effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production hold display and the display area display (the grid) displayed in the production hold display area 5U are temporarily deleted during the production of the super reach, but the present invention is limited to this. While performing other than super-reaching effects, such as jackpot confirmation notification effects, effects falling effects, effects changing effects, effects during ST, etc., the on-hold display for display and the display area display (the grid) are deleted. It may be a thing.

  In the embodiment described above, in the hold memory that has been generated earlier, regardless of whether there is a hold memory that is the target of the hold display advance notice effect, in the hold memory that has been generated later, the effect hold display pattern determination table is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is a hold memory that is the target of the hold display notice effect in the previously generated hold memory. That is, when the effect hold display is already being displayed in any one of the first to fifth display modes, the hold display notice effect may not be executed in the hold storage that occurs later. In addition, in the hold memory that has been generated earlier, there is a production hold display pattern that differs depending on whether there is a hold memory that is the target of the hold display notice effect and when there is no hold memory that is the subject of the hold display notice effect. You may determine the display mode of presentation hold display using a decision table.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 Production display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed,
Specific production execution means capable of executing specific production;
And hold storage means for storing information about the still start that is not changing display as the suspension information,
As a hold display corresponding to one hold information stored in the hold storage means, the hold display can display the first display and can display the second display at a position different from the display position of the first display. Means,
By setting at least one display mode of the first display and the second display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means as a specific mode, the display result of the variable display corresponding to the hold information is Prefetching notice effect execution means capable of executing a prefetching notice effect that suggests that the specific display result is derived and displayed;
With
The hold display unit, displays only the second display without displaying the previous SL first displayed when the specific effect is running,
The pre-reading notice effect execution means sets the second display as the specific mode when the first display is set as the specific mode,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the first display is not displayed, the ratio of the specific display result being derived and displayed is higher than when the first display is displayed.   An action effect execution means capable of executing an effect effect acting on the hold display;
  The action effect acts on the first display.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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