JP6538471B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling in an advantageous state for the player.

  As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device, and when a game medium is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "variation") is provided when a game medium has won in a specific pay area (also referred to as "starting area"), and identification is performed in the variable display device. Some are configured to be able to be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of information becomes a specific display result.

  The advantageous state means an advantageous state for a player who has been given a predetermined gaming value. Specifically, the advantageous state is, for example, a state in which the state of the special variable winning device has been generated a right to become advantageous to the player who is likely to win the game medium (big hit gaming state) or advantageous to the player. A predetermined gaming value is provided, such as a condition in which the condition of the premium game medium payout is easily established.

  In such gaming machines, it is usually referred to as a "big hit" that the display result of the variable display device for displaying a symbol as identification information is a combination of a predetermined display mode (specific display result). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game medium shifts to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) where it is easy to win. Then, in each open period, when there is a winning to a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is determined for each opening, and the big winning opening is closed when the opening time passes even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number.

  In addition, when the game media wins in the starting area, predetermined information is stored as hold storage, and a notice effect (so-called, pre-reading effect) is executed on the hold storage before a change corresponding to the hold storage is started. There is a possible gaming machine. In such a gaming machine, when a plurality of advance notice target pending storages (so-called target pending storages) for which advance notice effects are to be given are stored, the first notice target previously stored so as not to execute a plurality of advance notices simultaneously There has been a gaming machine which waits for execution of a notice effect for the second notice target hold memory which is stored later until the change for the hold memory is finished (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-233266, A (paragraph 0303, FIG. 19, FIG. 22, FIG. 28)

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, since the execution period of the notice effect for the second notice object pending memory stored later becomes relatively short, the interest of the notice effect for the second notice object pending memory stored later is enhanced I could not.

  Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the notice effect with respect to the second notice object pending storage stored later.

(Unit 1) the gaming machine according to the present invention performs a variable display, favorable advantageous state for the player (e.g., jackpot gaming state) a controllable gaming machine, information about the variable display, hold storage Hold storage means (for example, the first hold storage buffer, the second hold storage buffer) to be stored as and the determination means for determining whether or not to control in the advantageous state (for example, step S61 in the gaming control microcomputer 560) A portion to be executed) and a determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state before the determination of the determination means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 to execute steps S220, S222 and S223) If, based on the determination of the determination means, the first announcement attraction (e.g., character announcement attraction), or Starring out aspects (e.g., directing aspects a Contact Second prediction effect possible changes fine representation embodiment B) (e.g., a countdown announcement attraction), executable informational display execution means as informational display (e.g., in effect control microcomputer 100, the prefetch prediction effect in step S8004 Selecting the corresponding process table and executing steps S8006 and S802), and the advance notice effect executing unit is configured to perform the second notice effect in the first aspect and the second aspect having a higher expectation than the first aspect And can be executed by any of a plurality of effect modes including a plurality of effect modes, and in the case where there are a plurality of advance notice target pending memories stored as advance notice targets for the advance notice effect, the first advance notice target pending stored previously A second notice object pending storage (for example, a later pending storage) stored later after the variable display for the storage (for example, the earlier pending storage) ends. Can be executed (for example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control performs the steps S8314 to S8322 shown in FIG. 49) to end the pre-reading preview effect for the previous pending storage (that is, the previous pending After waiting until the fluctuation corresponding to the storage is completed), it is possible to execute the pre-reading preview effect for the later holding memory), the first notice effect for the first preview target holding memory (for example, the character for the previous holding memory) after performing the announcement attraction) to perform a second announcement attraction for the second warning object hold memory (e.g., counting down prediction effect against pending store after), the second embodiment (e.g., director aspect B) by the second notice It is easy to start the effect (for example, as a change pattern of the effect mode of the countdown notice effect, the change of the notice object A pattern (see FIG. 42) that is more likely to change in the effect mode B as the value approaches is provided, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a change pattern based on the number of pending storages at start winning (step S3909), When executing the countdown advance notice effect for the later hold storage, by waiting until the character advance notice effect for the previous hold memory ends, the countdown advance notice effect is executed from the effect mode in the middle of the selected change pattern, As a result, it becomes easy to start the countdown notice effect by the effect mode B). According to such a configuration, the advance notice effect for the second notice target pending storage having a relatively short execution period can be easily started from the effect mode at the stage of high expectation degree, and the interest can be improved.

  (Means 2) In means 1, after executing the first notice effect for the first notice object pending storage, the notice effect executing means performs a single notice when executing the second notice effect for the second notice object pending memory. A production mode in which the degree of reliability is higher compared to the case where the target holding memory is stored (for example, when the target of the advance notice of the advance notice effect is the hold memory generated when the advance notice effect is not being executed) Makes it easy to start the second preview effect (for example, even when the common change pattern is selected, the alert target is more than when the alert target is the pending memory that is generated when the preview alert effect is not being executed). It is easier to start the countdown notice effect by the effect mode B in the case of subsequent storage, for example, Pt12 (for each change, change in the order of effect mode A, effect mode B, effect mode B If the change pattern) is selected, and if the advance notice is the pending storage that occurred when the advance notice advance effect is not being executed, then it is started by the effect mode A, while the advance notice is the subsequent pending storage May be started by the effect mode B by waiting for execution during a change to the previous pending storage. According to such a configuration, interest can be improved.

  (Means 3) In means 1 or 2, the notice effect executing means can execute the notice effect without continuously executing the same type of notice effect for different notice object holding memories (for example, for effect control) The microcomputer 100 executes the special pre-reading notice execution lottery process (step S3916) when the pre-reading notice effect for the subsequent holding storage can be executed consecutively with the pre-reading notice effect for the previous holding storage (Y in step S3914). Thus, as pre-reading advance notice effect for the later storage, it may be possible to execute only pre-reading advance notice effect of a type different from the pre-reading announcement effect for the previous hold storage). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding of the player.

  (Means 4) In any of the means 1 to the means 3, the suggestion effect execution means indicates, as the notice effect, a suggestion notice effect (for example, a countdown notice effect. Hold) indicating which hold storage is the notice target hold storage. It is possible to execute a change notice effect, or non-suggestment notice effect (for example, a character notice effect, a lamp notice effect, etc.) which makes it difficult for the player to recognize which hold memory is the notice target hold memory. It is possible to execute advance notice effects by not simultaneously executing at least non-suggested advance notice effects for different advance notice target hold memories (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs steps S5200 to S5204 and S3918 in the first modification). , S3919, the prefetching notice effect for the earlier pending storage and the later pending storage If both pre-reading advance notice effects for the non-indication pre-notice notice effect (Y in step S5200, Y in S5201), by making the execution of pre-notice pre-notice effect for the subsequent pending storage stand by, different pending storage as a notice target Simultaneously) may be performed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding of the player.

  (Means 5) In any of the means 1 to 4, the first effect device (for example, the sub display device 9S (sub display device)) and the second effect device (for example, the effect display device 9 (main display device)) , A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display using the first effect device (for example, total suspension storage display unit 18c provided in the sub display device 9S) and a change effect (for example, the display mode capable of changing the specific display) Set the execution of the pending change notice effect in the preview notice determination process (step S800A) in the change effect execution means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 of the modification 2) capable of executing the pending change notice effect, and the effect pattern A part that executes the set pending change advance presentation effect in the change start process (step S802) Note that the change effect execution means is the above-mentioned advance effect execution means. And the change effect execution means may change the display mode of the specific display using the first effect device (for example, the first hold change notification effect (for example, The display mode of the specific display can be changed by the mode in which the hold change advance notice production 1 with hold effect A, the hold change advance notice production 3 and the hold change advance notice production 5)) and the first effect device and the second effect device It is possible to execute the second change effect (for example, the second change change notification effect (the hold change notification effect 2 with action effect B, the hold change notification effect 4 and the hold change notification effect 6)), and the first change effect Alternatively, the degree of expectation differs depending on which of the second change effects is executed and the display mode of the specific display changes (for example, as shown in FIG. 54, the second hold change advance notice effect is executed and hold display If the display mode changes, As compared with the case of holding change announcement attraction display mode of hold display is performed is changed, expectations for big hit high (reliability) of) it is also possible. According to such a configuration, by making a plurality of types of change effects executable, the effect of the change effects can be improved.

  (Means 6) In any one of means 1 to 5, the hold indication is displayed corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means, and the hold is gradually given according to the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. Hold control means capable of changing the display mode of display (for example, a part of the effect control microcomputer 100 capable of changing the display mode of the hold display to the first stage to the fourth stage. Note that the hold control means is And the hold control means may, as a hold display pattern, the first display pattern in the first state (eg, the type of background is “background A”). (The first stage: "□", the second stage: "■", the third stage: "○", the fourth stage: "◎") The hold indication is displayed, and the second state different from the first state (The type of background is "Background B, etc. In the second display pattern different from the first display pattern (first step: “△”, second step: “▲”, third step: “☆”, fourth step: “★”). When displaying the hold display of the same stage by the first display pattern and the second display pattern, a common notification sound can be output (for example, in the case of the first stage, the voice A, the second stage) If so, the voice B may be output, the voice C may be output in the third stage, and the voice D may be output in the fourth stage). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the degree of expectation by the hold display, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game fun.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a production control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern classification determination table for big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change pattern classification determination table for loss. It is an explanatory view showing a hit change pattern judging table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss change pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of a symbol specification command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of a change category command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of a change category command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flow chart which shows production processing at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flow chart which shows processing during special symbol change. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing which CPU for production control performs. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of starting winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows pre-reading advance notice determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows a normal pre-reading advance notice execution lottery process. It is a flow chart which shows special pre-reading notice execution lottery processing. It is an explanatory view showing a prefetch notice selection lottery table. It is an explanatory view showing change pattern selection lottery table for every 2nd reservation memory number, and production mode A and production mode B for every pre-reading advance notice production. It is an explanatory view showing a number-of-executions determination lottery table. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop design of a production design. It is an explanatory view showing the example of composition of process data. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is a timing chart in the case of performing pre-reading advance notice production to the next pending display. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing prefetch preceeding notice determination processing in modification 1; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows production | presentation symbol fluctuation start processing in modification 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a modification 1. FIG. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold change advance announcement effect determination table in a modification 2; FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of an effect aspect of the pending change advance presentation effect in the modification 2; FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of an effect aspect of the pending change advance presentation effect in the modification 2;

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically-long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play frame is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (a game to be described later And the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, and a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a bat. In addition, on the back of the glass door frame 2, the game board 6 is detachably attached. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 configured of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thus, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, there are symbol display areas for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect), for example, “left”, “middle” and “right”. There are symbol display areas of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the symbol display area, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed by the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, scale, shrink or deform in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are changed An effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "off", and the variation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided which display a fourth symbol following the effect symbol, the special symbol to be described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol to be described later, and the second A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the production symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (but, correctly, the variation display of the presentation symbol changes on the microcomputer 100 side for presentation control) It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the rendering using the rendering display 9, for example, the content of the rendering including the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern disappears from the screen for a moment Effects are being diversified, such as effects being performed, and effects such as moving objects blocking all or part of the screen being performed. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not the state is currently in the state of fluctuating display. So, in this embodiment, by performing the variation display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, is the state of the present variation display now by confirming the state of the fourth symbol? It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. In addition, since the 4th design is always changed and displayed in a fixed operation, and it does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, it can always be viewed.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be generically referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

  Variation of the fourth symbol (variable display) is realized by continuing turning on and off of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d with a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at predetermined time intervals. . The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. Note that “variable display synchronizes” means that the start point and end point of the variable display are the same and the variable display period is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, the display color that reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the type of big hit (usually the display color may differ depending on whether it is a big hit or a probability change big hit). When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color which reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the off color For example, it is displayed in blue at the time of out, while it is displayed in red at the time of big hit Note that the type of big hit (usually either big hit or positive variation big hit) The display color may be made different depending on the presence or absence.) The display color when the fourth symbol display area 9c, 9d is turned off is the same as the background image when the light is turned off. It is desirable that the display image has a display color (eg, black) different from that of the background image in order to prevent the display from being obscured.

  In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area is provided in part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, but separately from the effect display device 9, a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used. The fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which two LEDs are alternately lit, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be displayed whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed depending on whether it is displayed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided respectively corresponding to the separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d is shown, the first special symbol and the second special are illustrated. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, the fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized using a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as repeating display and display of different display colors at predetermined time intervals. Also, for example, when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, for example The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as turning on and off repeatedly at different time intervals. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, stop symbols of different modes may be stopped and displayed.

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). At the lower right of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols).

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the kind of 1st special symbol and the kind of 2nd special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers of 0-9), kinds may differ. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols).

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening After having passed 14 (including winnings), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and it is started based on the state where the big hit game is not executed) being established, and when the variable display time (variation time) passes, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area previously defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept including that the gaming ball is in the winning opening (winning) It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

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

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win).

  Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state, the gaming ball heading to the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win a prize in the second start winning opening 14. And although the first start winning opening 13 is provided immediately below the effect display 9, the distance between the lower end of the effect display 9 and the first start winning opening 13 can be further narrowed, or the first start winning opening It is difficult to arrange nails closely around 13 and to make it difficult to guide the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the first starting winning opening 13, so that the winning ratio of the second start winning opening 14 You may make it be higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided to perform the opening and closing operation only for the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 13 The configuration may be such that a variable winning ball device that performs opening and closing operations is provided for any of the start winning openings 14.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of activated winning balls entering the first starting winning opening 13, ie, the first number of pending storages (pending storage is also referred to as starting storage or starting winning storage) is displayed. A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators to display the number of activated winning balls entered the second start winning opening 14, ie the second reserve memory number Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display unit 9a for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit 9b for displaying the second hold storage number are provided. There is. Although this embodiment shows the case where the first number of pending storages and the second number of pending storages are displayed individually, the total number of the first number of pending storages and the second number of pending storages is a total number. You may comprise so that the total pending | holding memory display part which displays the number of pending | holding memory may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfaction of execution conditions in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. Also, when configured as such, in the combined hold storage display unit, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the winning order for the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 To be displayed in a recognizable manner as to whether it is the first pending storage or the second pending storage (for example, the first pending storage is displayed in red and the second pending storage is displayed in blue) It may be configured.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, rectangular display areas are secured as the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b, and are secured as rectangular display areas. The hold display for the number of pending storages is displayed inside the first pending storage display unit 9a and the second pending storage display unit 9b. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the number of pending storages is 0, the first pending storage display unit 9a or the second pending storage display unit 9b is not displayed at all, but the first pending storage display unit 9a or the Only the rectangular display area indicating the 2 pending storage display unit 9b is displayed. In addition, you may comprise so that only the pending | holding display for the number of pending | holding memory may be displayed, without providing such a display area.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b are provided in the display area of the effect display device 9, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the first hold storage display unit 9a and the second hold storage display unit 9b may be configured to be realized using a display such as an LED.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect design as a symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  In this embodiment, as described later, microcomputer 560 for game control which controls the fluctuation display of the special symbol transmits the fluctuation pattern command which can specify fluctuation time, and is received by microcomputer 100 for effect control. According to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command, the fluctuation display of the rendering symbol is controlled. Therefore, since the fluctuation time is specified based on the fluctuation pattern command, the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation display of the rendering symbol should be executed in synchronization in principle. However, in the event that a change in data of the fluctuation pattern command or the like occurs, the fluctuation time recognized by the game control microcomputer 560 side and the fluctuation time recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100 side There may be a gap between them. Therefore, when an unexpected situation such as data corruption of a command occurs, a situation may occur in which the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the rendering symbol are not completely synchronized.

  In the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, on the left side, a movable member 78 attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moving when the motor 86 rotates is provided. In this embodiment, the movable member 78 operates when the notice effect (the movable object notice effect) is performed. In addition, the movable member 78 may be operated not only in the movable object advance notice effect but in, for example, a pseudo ream effect or a super reach effect.

  Further, in the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a blade-shaped movable member (hereinafter referred to as a effect blade role) which is attached to the rotary shaft of the motor 87 below the left and right and moves when the motor 87 rotates. 79a, 79b are provided. The effect blade parts 79a and 79b operate, for example, when a notice effect (effect blade function notice effect) is performed. Note that the effect blade combinations 79a and 79b may be operated, for example, in a pseudo-series effect or a super reach effect, without being limited to the effect blade combination preview effects.

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

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning openings (ordinary winning openings) 29, 30, 33, 39 for paying out a predetermined number of prize gaming balls determined in advance based on the winning of the gaming balls. The game balls that have won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “o” and “x”) called a normal symbol.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbol is visible when lit). For example, if the lower lamp is lit at the end of the variable display, it becomes a hit. . Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the variable winning ball device 15 is in a state advantageous to the player from a disadvantageous state (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14) Change to In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, whenever variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, a probability change state in which the probability determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is a high state (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a variation display result of the special symbol is increased as compared to the normal state). In the high probability state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits and the symbol is increased is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the left and right periphery of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there is provided an decoration LED 25 which blinks during the game, and at the lower part there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. Further, on the upper left and right of the game area 7, two speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means operable by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that allows the player to perform a pressing operation. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that allows the player to perform a pressing operation, but also with a dial that allows the player to perform a rotation operation. The player can make a predetermined selection (for example, selection of an effect) by rotating the dial.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, it is possible to start variable display of the first special symbol (for example, variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the first number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first The start condition of 2 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit is a probability change, the game state is shifted to a so-called positive change state after the big hit game is over, and the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball becomes easy to start winning (namely, special symbol It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that execution conditions of variable display in the displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is open is extended, as compared with the case where the high base is not used. It will be easier to get started.

  In addition, instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), the transition to the normal symbol certainty state in which the probability of the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hitting is increased. It is possible to move to the high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by performing transition control to the normal symbol certainty state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits will be increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases. Therefore, if it shifts to the normal symbol certainty variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning prize ball device 15 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is enhanced when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or the stop symbol of a special symbol is a definite symbol, etc. Change to an advantageous state (start start winning state). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that includes changing from the closed state to the open state.

  In addition, the transition to the high base state may be made by transitioning to the normal symbol time short state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol time short state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency at which the variation of the normal symbol starts is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased. Therefore, when the frequency with which the normal symbol is hit is high, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is high, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when transitioning to the high base state, transition is also made to the short time state (special symbol time short state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the rendering symbol is shortened. By shifting to such a time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so the frequency of the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol and the effect symbol becomes high (in other words, It is possible to reduce the situation where an invalid start winning will occur. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  In addition, it is possible to start winning easily (transition to the high base state) by transitioning to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal pattern exact variation state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) May be In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high base (high base) (Transition to the state). In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high It may be made to shift to the base state).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control) and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57 including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Also, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 53 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the game state (i.e., the special symbol process flag etc.) according to the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that all of the RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit according to the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 53 updates the numerical data in accordance with the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and the start is generated at random timing. Based on the fact that the winning is at the time of reading out (extraction) of numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number.

  The random number circuit 53 has a selection setting function of updating range of numerical data (setting selection function of initial value and selection setting function of upper limit value), a selection setting function of updating rule of numerical data, and selection of update rule of numerical data It has various functions such as switching function. Such a function can improve the randomness of the generated random number.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 53. For example, using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560) The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

  In addition, an input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31 There is. In addition, the main circuit board is also a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, and an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 for forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which variably displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which variably displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating the occurrence of the big hit gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect pattern is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35. Control the sound output from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control substrate 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70.

  The effect control board 80 is mounted with an effect control microcomputer 100 including a effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information on effects such as an effect pattern process flag and the like. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and takes in a signal taken from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control (INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 for controlling display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM there. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command to the VDP 109. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, data of a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. It is a ROM for. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to an instruction from the effect control CPU 101. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 in the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 only passes the signal input from the relay board 77 in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77) It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulation means.

  As a signal direction regulation means which allows the signal input from the main substrate 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control substrate 80 (does not allow the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control substrate 80 to the relay substrate 77) in the relay substrate 77 A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, diodes or transistors are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, unidirectional circuits are provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. In addition, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 through the output port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 87 for operating the effect blade role members 79 a and 79 b through the output port 106.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 in response to the pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player via the input port 107.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving an LED or a lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving an LED or a lamp is input to the LED / lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED / lamp driver 352 supplies current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED or the lamp. In addition, current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The speech synthesis IC 703 generates speech and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs the speech and the sound effects to the amplification circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating in time series the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, a fluctuation period of the effect pattern).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main substrate 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is inputted becomes high level, and the microcomputer for gaming control 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the content of the program is valid, is performed, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initialization.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). Then, after initializing the built-in device (initializing the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) etc.) (step S4), the RAM can be accessed (Step S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of a specific register (I register) built in CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates the interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply substrate) input through the input port (step S6). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not in the ON state, it is checked whether data protection processing (for example, processing at the time of power supply stop such as addition of parity data) of backup RAM area is performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (Step S7). After confirming that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing.

  After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, parity check is performed as data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. If recovery is performed after a power supply stop such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data at the time of the power supply interruption. In such a case, since the internal state can not be returned to the state at the time of the power supply stop, the initialization process executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the game state recovery processing for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply (steps S41 to S43). Process). Specifically, the top address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (the area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. With the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved content remains as it is for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data (special symbol process flag, positive change flag, time saving flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), And a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). In addition, the CPU 56 transmits to the effect control board 80 a display result designating command designating the display result (usually a big hit, a positive change big hit, a sudden positive change big hit, a small hit, or a drop) stored in the backup RAM (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, if the value of the special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM, for example, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command (see FIG. 13). You may do it. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation specification command or the second symbol variation specification command.

  In this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of the fluctuation time timer described later. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the value of the fluctuation time timer which has been saved is restarted, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the fluctuation time timer which has been timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is transmitted. Further, in this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of a special symbol process flag described later. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process processing is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  It should be noted that the CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the fluctuation time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0 or not, instead of transmitting the display result specification command at the time of power failure recovery. . Then, if the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the fluctuation time timer is 0, it is fluctuating at power failure. It may be determined not to be in the state, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  The CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is three. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, it fluctuates at power failure. It may be determined that the display result designation command is not transmitted, judging that it is not inside.

  In this embodiment, although both the backup flag and the check data are used to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored or not, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the gaming state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number per judgment for normal symbols) is initialized to 0 by the RAM clear process, but it is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number per determination) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a flag for performing selective processing according to the control state, such as a random symbol counter for determining a normal symbol, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. The value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 is an initialization designation command (a command indicating that the gaming control microcomputer 560 has executed the initialization process) for initializing the sub board (the board on which the microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). ) Is sent to the sub-substrate (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 53 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 53 to update the value of random R, for example, by executing processing in accordance with the random number circuit setting program.

  Then, in step S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to 4 ms, for example, is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing, interrupt disabled state is set (step S16), and when execution of display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing is completed, interrupt permitted state is set. It sets (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when not being a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to be a reach when not being a big hit. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of the count value of a counter (normal pattern random number generation counter for determination per pattern) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol. It is a random number to decide. The game control process for controlling the progress of the game to be described later (The game control microcomputer 560 controls the game display devices such as the effect display device provided in the game machine, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, etc. by itself Count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern in the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, or to control other microcomputers, the count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern is 1 round (take the random number for determination per normal pattern) When the value is advanced by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible value, the initial value is set to the counter.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect is performed using the effect pattern variably displayed in the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is made a big hit symbol, reach production is always executed (However, in the case of sudden positive change big hit, sudden change positive hit large hit symbol (for example "135") without becoming reach) May appear stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not made a big hit symbol, the microcomputer 560 for game control decides whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. Do. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the control of the reach effect.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply substrate detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the game machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Subsequently, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the states of them are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage indicator 41 is executed (step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, drive signals are output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33. Execute control.

  Further, processing is performed to update the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol-performing determination random number used for game control (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs processing for updating the initial value random number and the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: steps S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag in accordance with the gaming state.

  Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding processing in accordance with the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag in accordance with the gaming state. In the normal symbol process processing of step S27, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed based on the detection of the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 32, and the variable display result is derived or displayed, or the variable display result of the normal symbol Executes a process of controlling the variable winning ball device 15 in the open state or in the closed state.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending out the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on the detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro-circuit mounted on the payout control board 37 according to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball dispenser 97 in accordance with the payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to the ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing of setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S32).

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 changes the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data (for example, 1 indicating "o" and 0 indicating "x") is switched every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (step S34), and the process is ended.

  By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process May be performed in

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined rendering symbols that do not reach will be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally lost") when the variable display result is a lost design.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after reaching the reach state, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach out") when the variable display result is "off".

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. Finally, in the "left", "middle" and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are aligned and stopped (in the case of sudden definite variation big hit) There is also a case where a sudden change big hit symbol (for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed without reaching.

  When "5" which is a small hit is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display mode of the effect design in the effect display device 9 is "suddenly, certain variation big hit" In the same manner as in the above case, after the variable display of the rendering symbol is performed, a predetermined small hitting symbol (suddenly the same symbol as the probability changing big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol "5" on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a "small hit" variable display mode .

  Here, the small hit is an allowed hit up to the number of times the number of opening of the large winning opening is smaller than the number of the large winning opening (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 seconds). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the positive change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the positive change state. In addition, the sudden change big hit is allowed the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening time of 0.1 seconds twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely It is a short jackpot, and it is a jackpot to shift the gaming state after the jackpot game to a definite change state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it were suddenly changed to a definite change state Is). That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same between the sudden change big hit and the small hit suddenly. By controlling in this way, when the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit suddenly. (Perspective change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the case where the gaming machine is configured such that all the big hit types are probability variation big hits, it is not necessary to provide a small hit. In addition, when it is configured to provide a small hit if all the big hit type is a definite variation big hit, it is transitioned to a definite variation state (high probability state) and a sudden definite variation big hit without a short time state (high base state) Is preferably provided.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern of a rendering symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA 1-1-1-1 as non-reach PA-1 as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off” and the variable display mode of the rendering symbol is “non-reach”. The fluctuation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect pattern is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 The variation patterns of Super PA 3-1 to Super PA 3-2 and Super PB 3-1 to Super PB 3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when non-reaching and is accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream. In the case of using the normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and which are accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream, re-variation is performed once. Moreover, when using normal PB2-2 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and are accompanied by effects of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the super PA 3-1 to the super PA 3-2 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when reaching and that are accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, re-variation is to execute the variable display of the production symbol again after temporarily stopping the production symbol that is temporarily distracted from the start of the variable display of the production symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3-Normal PB 2-4, Super PA 3-3-Super PA 3-4, Super PB 3-3-Super PB 3-4, Special PG 1-1-Special PG 1-3, Special PG 2-1-Special PG 2-2 fluctuation pattern Is prepared. In FIG. 6, the variation patterns of the special PG 1-1 to the special PG 1-3 and the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 to the special PG 2-2 are variation patterns used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-representation, which is used when the sudden variation is not a big hit or a small hit, when using the normal PB2-3, re-variation is performed once. Moreover, when using normal PB2-4 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and are accompanied by effects of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the super PA 3-3 to the super PA 3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when reaching and that are accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, a re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 which is used in the case of the sudden big hit or small hit and which is accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach A with pseudo link, the fluctuation time is 32). Fixed at .75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo run, the variation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds), but even in the case of the same type of Super Reach, for example The fluctuation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storages. For example, even with the same type of super reach, as the total number of pending storages increases, the variation time may be shortened. In addition, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, in the case of performing variable display of the first special symbol, the fluctuation time may be varied according to the first number of pending storage, (2) In the case of performing variable display of a special symbol, the fluctuation time may be made different according to the second number of pending storages. In this case, separate determination tables are prepared for each value of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the pending storage number 0 to 2 and the pending storage number 3, 4 It is also possible to prepare a variation pattern type determination table for use), select the determination table according to the value of the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number, and make the variation time different.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (normal jackpot described later, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR 2): Determine the type (type) of variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR 3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR 4): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR 5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the random 4 initial value)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern first determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and determines the variation using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) It is determined to be one of the variation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a grouping of a plurality of variation patterns according to the features of the variation modes. For example, a plurality of change patterns are grouped by reach type, and a change pattern type including a change pattern with normal reach, a change pattern type including a change pattern with super reach A, and a change pattern with super reach B It may be divided into the variation pattern type. Also, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations in the pseudo sequence, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern not accompanied by a pseudo sequence, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, and It may be divided into a variation pattern type including two variation patterns and a variation pattern type including three variation patterns. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped by the presence or absence of an effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, as described later, in the case of a normal big hit or a probability change big hit, a normal CA 3-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and a fluctuation with normal reach and a pseudo ream It is classified into normal CA 3-2 which is a variation pattern type including a pattern, and super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type accompanied by super reach. Also, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into special CA 4-1 which is a variation pattern type including non-reach variation pattern and special CA 4-2 which is a variation pattern type including variation pattern with reach. ing. Moreover, when it is a small hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including the fluctuation pattern of non-reach. Moreover, in the case of a loss, non-reach CA2-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including fluctuation patterns without reach or pseudo ream or slip rendition, and fluctuation patterns not accompanied by reach but pseudo ream or slip rendition Includes non-reach CA2-2 that is the variation pattern type that includes, non-reach CA2-3 that is the variation pattern type that includes the variation pattern of reduced variation that does not involve reach or pseudo reciprocation or slip rendition, and includes the variation pattern that includes only normal reach A variation pattern type including normal CA2-4 that is a variation pattern type, a normal CA2-5 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two reruns of pseudoruns, and a variation pattern with a normal reach and one rerun pseudorun. And normal CA2-6, which is a variation pattern type including, and variation pattern types with super reach Are the type divided into a certain super CA2-7.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating a jackpot type determination random number of (1) and a random number per normal symbol determination of (4). Perform count up (1 addition). That is, those are determination random numbers, and the other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Further, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware (which may be hardware outside the gaming control microcomputer 560) built in the gaming control microcomputer 560 is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that software random numbers may be used instead of hardware random numbers as the jackpot determination random numbers.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal time big hit determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state which is not a definite change state) and a positive change time big hit determination table used in a positive change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal time jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8A in the positive change time jackpot determination table Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a group of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. In the small hit determination table, a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing variable display of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol (For the second special symbol) and there. Each numerical value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), in FIG. 8C. Each numerical value described is set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hitting determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C may not be provided. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state. Even if the small hit occurs even when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state, and if it is configured to perform an effect asking whether or not to be the positive change, although the current playing state is the positive changing state Rather, it makes the player feel bothersome. Therefore, if small hits are not generated during the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits are less likely to be generated when the gaming state is a definite change state, and a turning effect for a definite change is not performed more than necessary It is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 53 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If any of the big hit judgment values are matched, it is decided to make it a big hit (normal big hit, positive variation big hit, sudden positive variation big hit which will be described later) for the special symbol. If the jackpot determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicates the probability (percentage) of being a small hit. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit is deciding whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make it a jackpot symbol. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit is to decide whether to shift to a small hitting gaming state, but the stop at the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), it is determined to be a small hit at a ratio of 1/300. In the case where the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where it is determined to be a small hit at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of The percentage determined as "small hit" is higher than when variable display is performed.

  8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the suspension memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131 a of the case. Further, FIG. 8E shows the case where the jackpot type is determined by using the retention memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  When it is determined that the big hit classification determination table 131a, 131b is to make the variable display result a big hit symbol, the type of the big hit "normal big hit", based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit type determination, " It is a table to be referred to in order to determine either “probability big hit” or “suddenly big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), eight judgment values are assigned to the "sudden probability change big hit" in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes Whereas in the big hit classification determination table 131b, 2 judgment values are assigned to the "sudden probability change big hit" (a ratio of 2/40). The case where it is determined to be a definite big hit suddenly. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of As compared with the case where the variable display is performed, the rate at which the "sudden probability change big hit" is determined is high. "Suddenly probability variation big hit" is distributed only to the first special symbol big hit classification determination table 131a, and "suddenly probability variation big hit" is not distributed to the second special symbol big hit classification determination table 131b (that is, , And may be determined as "suddenly probability variation big hit" only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), a sudden probability change big hit (2 round big hit) as a first specific gaming state for giving a predetermined amount of gaming value, and the game There are cases where it is decided that the normal special hit and the probability change big hit (15 round big hit) as the second specific gaming state that grants the game value more than the value, and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed However, the game value to be awarded is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, as the gaming value to determine the second specific gaming state to increase the allowable number of winning number (count number) of gaming balls to the large winning opening per round It is also good. In addition, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, a second specific gaming state may be determined in which the opening time of the big winning opening per jackpot as a gaming value is increased as the gaming value. Also, for example, even if it is a big hit of the same 15 rounds, a first specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened once per round, and a second specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened multiple times per round The game value of the second specific gaming state may be enhanced by preparing and opening the number of times of opening of the special winning opening substantially. In this case, for example, in either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, all 15 rounds) In the case of the second specific gaming state, an undigested round is left), and an effect may be executed in such a manner as to ask whether or not the big hit continues further. Then, in the case of the first specific gaming state, the big hit game is ended since all 15 rounds are internally ended, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, internally undivided rounds remain Therefore, the big hit game may be continued (the effect that opening of the big winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after ending the big hit of 15 times open) may be performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, there are "normal big hit", "probably big hit" and "suddenly big hit" as the big hit types. In this embodiment, although the case where the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds is shown, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to For example, a 7R probability variation big hit that controls 7 rounds of big hit games or a 5R probability variation big hit that controls 5 rounds of big hit games may be provided. Also, in this embodiment, there are three cases of the big hit type being “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” and “suddenly big hit”, but not limited to three types, for example, four or more types. A jackpot type may be provided. Also, conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “normal jackpot” is a jackpot controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds and shifted to a time saving state (high base state) after the jackpot gaming state is over (see steps S167 and 168 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variable display is finished 100 times, the time saving state is finished (see steps S168 and S137 to S140 described later). In this embodiment, the time saving state ends even if a big hit occurs before ending the execution of the variable display 100 times after shifting to the time saving state (see step S132 described later).

  The "probably big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state and is shifted to a high probability state after the end of the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to a high probability state) It is also shifted to the time saving state (high base state) (see steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the definite change state, the positive change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  In addition, "suddenly positive variation big hit" is allowed up to the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is smaller than "normal big hit" or "positive variation big hit" (in this embodiment, 2 times opening for 0.1 seconds) It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden odd change big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state of two rounds. Also, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds in "normal big hit" and "probably big hit", while the opening time of big winning opening per round is "in sudden definite changing big hit" It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that the game ball will win the big winning opening during the big hit game. And in this embodiment, after the termination of that sudden oddity big hit gaming state is transitioned to the definite change state (high probability state) (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the positive change state and in the short time state (high base state) (Refer to steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, after shifting to the definite change state, the positive change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of a "small hit", the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit gaming state by "a sudden definite big hit" Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", after the opening of the special winning opening is finished, the gaming state does not change, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether the game is a sudden sudden big hit or a small hit, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  The jackpot type judgment tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and the judgment values corresponding to "normal jackpot", "probably variable big hit", and "suddenly odd variable big hit" (big hit type judgment value ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the big hit type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of big hit as the type corresponding to the matched big hit type determination value.

  FIGS. 9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be a jackpot symbol, according to the jackpot type determination result, a fluctuation pattern type, a random number for fluctuation pattern type determination It is a table to be referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

  Each of the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for the variation pattern type determination, which is normal CA 3-1 to normal CA 3-2, Determination values corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of the super CA 3-3, the special CA 4-1, and the special CA 4-2 are set.

  For example, the variation pattern type determination table 132A for big hit shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “normally big hit”, and FIG. 9 (B) used when the big hit type is “probable variation big hit”. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in, the allocation of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different.

  As described above, when the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the jackpot type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the jackpot type. In addition, determination values are assigned to different fluctuation pattern types according to the jackpot type. Therefore, different fluctuation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is to be made, and the ratio determined to be the same fluctuation pattern type can be made different.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, in the case of “normal big hit” or “probable variation big hit”, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 150 to 251, it can be seen that the variable display with at least Super Reach (Super Reach A, Super Reach B) is performed.

  In addition, for super reach big hit, fluctuation pattern type with pseudo ream (fluctuation pattern type including fluctuation patterns of super PA3-3, super PA3-4) and fluctuation pattern type without pseudo ream (super PB3-3, super And the variation pattern type including the variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, a variation pattern type with a super reach and a pseudo run, a super reach and a pseudo run, in both the big hit for the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A for normal hit and the big hit for the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B. A variation pattern type not to be accompanied is assigned.

  Also, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the jackpot type is "sudden probability variation big hit", for example, when the jackpot type such as special CA4-1, special CA4-2 is other than "sudden probability variation big hit" The judgment value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern type to which the judgment value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is suddenly controlled to the big hit state according to the big hit type being "suddenly odd change big hit", it is different from the case where the big hit state due to the big hit or positive hit is usually controlled. It can be determined as the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 9D is an explanatory view showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D, when it is determined that the variable display result is made a small hit symbol, a plurality of variation pattern types based on the random number (random 2) for change pattern type determination. Is a table referenced to determine one of In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 (D), in the case where it is determined to be a small hit, it is shown that special CA 4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type. .

  FIGS. 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams showing the release variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Among these, FIG. 10A shows a variation pattern type determination table for loss 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. Further, FIG. 10B shows a variation pattern type determination table for deviation 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is three or more. Further, FIG. 10C shows a change pattern type determination table for disengagement 135C used when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state. When it is determined that the variable display result is to be a disappointing pattern, a plurality of types of variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C for loss are used based on random numbers (random 2) for variation pattern type determination. Is a table referenced to determine one of

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the separate fluctuation pattern type determination tables 135B to 135C are used when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short time state and when the total number of pending storages is three or more. However, it may be configured to use the common out-of-transition variation pattern type determination table in the case of the probability variation state or the time saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is three or more. In the example shown in FIG. 10C, although the case of using the common fluctuation variation type determination table 135C for deviation for time variation is used regardless of the total number of pending storages, for deviation for probability variation / time reduction As the variation pattern type determination table, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for loss (depending on the ratio of determination values) according to the total number of pending storages may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the outset variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total number of pending storages is less than 3 and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more Although the case where two types of tables, such as the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination table 135B used for, are used is shown, how to divide the outlier fluctuation pattern type judgment table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, separate outlier fluctuation pattern type determination tables may be provided for each value of the total number of pending storages (that is, for 0 total pending storage numbers, 1 total pending storage number, 2 total pending storage numbers) The outset fluctuation pattern type determination table may be used separately for the total number of pending storages of three, the total number of pending storages for four, and so on). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination table may be used for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, the total pending storage number 3, and the total pending storage number 4.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of outlier fluctuation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of pending storages, but according to the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number, the outlier variation pattern type determination A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when performing variable display of the first special symbol, the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination table separately prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number) Out of change variation pattern type judgment table for 0, 1 first pending storage number, 2 for 1st pending storage number, 3 for 1st pending storage number, 4 for 1st pending storage number, ... Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first number of pending storages may be used. For example, the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination table may be used for the first pending storage number 0 to 2, for the first pending storage number 3, for the first pending storage number 4. Even in this case, when the first number of pending storages and the second number of pending storages are large (for example, 3 or more), the variation pattern type including the variation pattern having a short variation time may be easily selected. . In addition, even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

  Note that the “specific effect mode” refers to a variation pattern type or variation pattern in which at least the expectation for a big hit is set high, such as a variation pattern with super reach, and the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit. It is. In addition, “expected degree for big hit (reliability)” indicates the appearance rate (probability) that a big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) according to the specific effect mode is executed. ing. For example, the jackpot expectation when the variable indication with the super reach is performed is determined as (the ratio at which the super reach is performed when it is determined to be a big hit) / (when it is determined to be a big hit and as a loss) The rate at which the super reach is performed in both cases is calculated by calculating

  In each of the outlier fluctuation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B, numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the values of the random numbers (random 2) for fluctuation pattern type judgment, which are non reach CA2-1 to non reach CA2-1. A judgment value corresponding to one of the fluctuation pattern types of 3, normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, and super CA 2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B), in this embodiment, if the game state is normal and the game state is off, the value of the random number (random 2) for fluctuation pattern type determination Is 230-251, it can be seen that the variable display with at least the super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is performed regardless of the total number of pending storages.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, if the game state is normal and the game state is off, the value of the random number (random 2) for determination of the variation pattern type If 1 is 1 to 79, it can be understood that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least not with the reach (without the effect such as the pseudo ream or the slip effect) regardless of the total number of pending storages. With such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (the variation pattern type determination table for loss 135A, 135B) is at least one of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (the variation pattern with the reach). For some, regardless of the number of rights stored by the pending storage means (the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer) (the first pending storage number, the second pending storage number, the total pending storage number) Common determination values (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) are configured to be assigned. Note that “variable display patterns other than reach variable display patterns”, as described in this embodiment, for example, do not involve reach, do not accompany effects such as pseudo-trains or slip effects, and the variable display results It is a variable display pattern (variation pattern) used when it does not become a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, although the case of using the common jackpot variation pattern type determination table regardless of the current gaming state is shown, whether the current gaming state is a definite change state The jackpot variation pattern type determination table separately prepared may be used depending on whether it is in the normal state. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is three or more, the shortening fluctuation pattern is determined by selecting the shortening out-of-order fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 10 (B). Although a case is shown where there is a case, the total number of pending storages (the number of first pending storages or the number of second pending storages may be used when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state The threshold of) may be made different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, the total number of pending storages is three (or, for example, when the number of first pending storages and the number of second pending storages is two), for shortening By selecting the variation pattern type determination table for loss and making the variation pattern of the shortening variation determined in some cases, when the gaming state is a probability variation state or a time saving state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 Even in the case of (or, for example, even in the case of 0 or 1 where the number of first reserved memories and the number of second reserved memories are smaller), the variation pattern type determination table for loss for shortening is selected and the variation pattern of shortening variation is It may be determined.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. In the hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be "big hit" or "small hit", the change pattern determination is performed according to the determination result of the big hit type or the change pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine a fluctuation pattern to any one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3) for use. Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is to be any of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the use table, and the variation pattern type is special. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that one of CA4-1 and the special CA4-2. Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect pattern is It includes data (judgment value) corresponding to any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the "big hit".

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern type includes normal CA 3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and a pseudo link. The case where it is classified into a certain normal CA3-2 and a super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a super reach (sometimes with a pseudo reach with a super reach) is shown. Further, in the example illustrated in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern type, a special CA 4-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA 4- that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with a reach. The case of being classified into 2 is shown. In addition, in FIG. 11 (B), you may divide a fluctuation pattern classification by the presence or absence of production | presentation, such as a pseudo | simulation series and a slip production, instead of dividing a fluctuation pattern classification by the presence or absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes the special PG 1-1 and the special PG 2-1 which are fluctuation patterns without pseudo ream or slip rendition, and the special CA 4-2 involves pseudo ream or slip rendition You may comprise so that special PG1-2, special PG1-3, and special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing the out-of-out variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The out-of-out variation pattern determination table 138A determines that the variable display result is “off” based on the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to decide fluctuation pattern in either of multiple types. The out-of-out variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as the use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, command 80XX (H) is a production control command (a variation pattern command for specifying a variation pattern of a production symbol that is variably displayed on the staging display device 9 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns which can be used shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect pattern.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and a type of big hit. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect pattern in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result specification commands.

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

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol determination designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise initialization designation Send a command

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A 001 to A 003 (H) are presentation control commands (big hit start designation commands: fan fare designation commands) for designating a start of the big hit game by displaying the fan fare screen. In this embodiment, depending on the type of jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start 2 designation command, or a small hit / suspiciously definite variation jackpot start designation command is used. Specifically, the jackpot start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the “normal jackpot”, and the jackpot start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is in the “normal jackpot”. In the case of "Suddenly Positive Variation Big Hit" or "Small Hit", the small hit / sudden positive variation big hit start specification command (A003 (H)) is used. Although the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly transmits a fanfare designation command for a definite big hit start designation when it is a big hit suddenly, it does not send a fan fare designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) showing a display of a number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set to the EXT data and transmitted for the special winning opening open designation command, a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening of the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted after the special winning opening open command, a different special winning opening after opening specification command is transmitted every round. For example, when the first round in the big hit game is ended, the designated special command (A 201 (H)) is sent after the opening of the big winning opening which designates the round 1, and the tenth round in the big hit game is ended Is sent after the special winning opening opening specifying the round 10, a specification command (A30A (H)).

  The command A 301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end 1 designated command: ending 1 designated command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game. The big hit end 1 specified command (A 301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “normal big hit” is ended. The command A 302 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end 2 designated command: ending 2 designated command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game. Note that the big hit end 2 designated command (A 302 (H)) is used when the big hit game due to “probable variation big hit” is ended. The command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden definite positive big hit end designation command: ending 3 specified command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden end of the big hit. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit the ending designation command for the sudden change big hit termination specification suddenly in the case of the sudden change big hit, but not to send the ending specification command in the case of the small hit. It is also good.

  The command B 000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designating command) for specifying background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B 001 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state background specifying command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is the time saving state. The command B 002 (H) is an effect control command (probable change state background specification command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is a definite change state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number addition designation command) for specifying that the second pending storage number has increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second pending storage number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, as the pending storage information, an effect control command indicating that the number of pending storages has increased or decreased for the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number (the first pending storage number addition designation Although the case where the command and the second pending storage number addition designation command are transmitted is shown, the form of the pending storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, for example, the pending storage of the following aspect Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as pending storage information, and in that one command, which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has increased is specified, and the number of pending storages of the increased one (The first number of pending storages or the second number of pending storages) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as pending storage information, and which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has been specified in that one command, and the total pending storage count is EXT data May be set and transmitted.

(3) As pending storage information, which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning combination (which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has increased) is specified In addition to transmitting the effect control command (the first start winning specifying command, the second starting winning specifying command), the pending storage number specifying command for specifying the pending storage number is separately transmitted, and The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(4) As pending storage information, which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning combination (which one of the first pending storage and the second pending storage has increased) is specified In addition to transmitting the effect control command (the first start winning specifying command, the second starting winning specifying command), the pending storage number specifying command for specifying the pending storage number is separately transmitted, and The increased number of pending storages (the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

  The command C4XX (H) and the command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (determination result specification command at the time of winning) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Among them, the command C4XX (H) is the effect control command (design designation command) indicating whether or not it will be a big hit, whether it will be a small hit, or the type of the big hit among the judgment results when winning. is there. In addition, command C6XX (H) is the effect control command indicating the determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value range the random value for the variation pattern type determination is among the winning determination results. (Variable category command).

  In this embodiment, in the prize-time effect processing (see FIG. 22) described later, the gaming control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it will be a big hit, whether it will be a small hit or not, the type of big hit It is determined whether the value of the variation pattern type determination random number falls within the range of which determination value. Then, a value for designating a big hit or a small hit or a value for designating a type of a big hit is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value designating the range of the determination value as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit, and the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and Based on the fluctuation category command, when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number becomes a predetermined judgment value, the fluctuation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, the EXT data is set according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit, and the type of the big hit, and a symbol designation command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined in the winning-time effect processing described later that the “off” is to occur, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 1 designation command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Also, for example, when it is determined that “normal big hit” is to be made, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In addition, for example, when it is determined that it becomes a “probable variation big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set to the EXT data. In addition, for example, when it is determined that "the sudden probability big hit", the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 4 designation command) in which "03 (H)" is set to the EXT data. Also, for example, when it is determined that "small hit" will be, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 5 designation command) in which "04 (H)" is set in the EXT data. The EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, it is possible to share data to be read out when setting the symbol specifying command and when setting the display result specifying command.

  FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the variation category command. As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, in this embodiment, which gaming state is, and which display result of the special symbol and the effect symbol is displayed, the random pattern determination random number at the start winning combination A value is set to the EXT data according to whether it is determined that the value of R falls within the range of any determination value, and the variation category command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is normal and off at the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79 in step S232 of the prize effect processing described later. It is determined whether or not. When the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set to the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1 is commonly assigned to the range of determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of pending storages. Because of this, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the change pattern type becomes the non-reach CA2-1 based on the change category 1 command being received. Next, when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set to the EXT data. Next, when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 90 to 99, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set to the EXT data. Next, when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 100 to 169, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 4 command in which “03 (H)” is set to the EXT data. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 170 to 199, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 5 command in which “04 (H)” is set to the EXT data. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 200 to 214, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which “05 (H)” is set to the EXT data. Next, when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 215 to 229, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 7 command in which “06 (H)” is set to the EXT data. Next, when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a fluctuation category 8 command in which “07 (H)” is set to the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination value 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of pending storages. Because of this, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super CA 2-7 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command.

  The threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used to determine which of the above change categories belongs to are specifically shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B. The values are derived by picking up values that can be the boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the out-of-plane variation pattern type determination table. The same applies to the subsequent variation categories 9 to 10 and 21 to 29, and they are assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D and 10C. A threshold that is used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that may be a boundary of the range of the determined value.

  In addition, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state becomes a definite variation state, a short time state, and a departure at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 first determines that the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 in step S232 of the prize time rendering process described later It is determined whether or not .about.219. If the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 2 19 (ie, if it becomes the variation pattern type of non-reach CA 2-3), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to “08 (H)” Send category 9 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “09 (H)” to the EXT data when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 220 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7). Send variation category 10 command.

  Note that, even when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be allocated to the range of the determination value 230 to 251. By doing so, it is possible to assign a common determination value to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, when performing the processing of step S232 of the processing of the effect at the time of winning, which will be described later, if it is a disconnection, the common determination processing may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. Further, in this case, the determination processing of the gaming state in step S226 can be made unnecessary.

  In addition, for example, when it is determined that “normal big hit” is determined at the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 74 in step S232 of the prize effect processing described later. Determine if If the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 74 (that is, if it is the fluctuation pattern type of normal CA 3-1), the CPU 56 sets fluctuation data in which “10 (H)” is set to the EXT data. 21 Send a command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “11 (H)” to the EXT data when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 75 to 149 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of normal CA 3-2) Send variation category 22 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “12 (H)” to the EXT data when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 150 to 251 (that is, the case of the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA 3-3). Send variation category 23 command.

  In addition, for example, when it is determined that it becomes “probable big hit” at the start winning, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 38 in step S232 of the prize effect processing described later. Determine if If the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 38 (that is, if it becomes the variation pattern type of normal CA 3-1), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to “13 (H)” as the variation category Send 24 commands. Next, the CPU 56 sets “14 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the fluctuation pattern type determination random number is 39 to 79 (that is, when it becomes the fluctuation pattern type of normal CA 3-2) Send variation category 25 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “15 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 80 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-3) Send variation category 26 command.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the start winning combination suddenly becomes a definite positive big hit, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number becomes 1 to 100 in step S232 of the winning presentation processing described later. Determine If the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 100 (that is, if it becomes the variation pattern type of special CA 4-1), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to “16 (H)” as the variation category 27 Send a command. Next, if the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 101 to 251 (that is, if it becomes the variation pattern type of special CA 4-2), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data to “17 (H)” as the variation category Send 28 commands.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit will be made at the start winning combination, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 29 command in which “18 (H)” is set to the EXT data.

  It should be noted that since the total number of pending storages is not necessarily the same between when the winning determination is made at the start winning and when the variable display is actually started, the variation indicated by the winning determination result specification command It may also occur that the pattern type does not match the fluctuation pattern type actually used in the fluctuation display. However, in this embodiment, for at least non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7 and super CA3-3 variation pattern types, common judgment values are allocated regardless of the total number of pending storages. There is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display actually executed (see FIGS. 9 and 10). Therefore, in this embodiment, a pre-reading advance notice effect to be described later is executed on the fluctuation display determined to be a prize at the non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, or super CA3-3 fluctuation pattern type. The variation category command shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 (specifically, variation category 1 command, only when it is determined that the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7 and super CA3-3 is determined The variation category 8 command, variation category 23 command, variation category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variation category command may not be transmitted in the case of the winning determination result of the other variation pattern types. In addition, when it is determined at the time of winning that it becomes other than non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7 and super CA3-3, even if it transmits fluctuation category command which shows that fluctuation pattern classification can not be specified. Good.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs when the time saving state (high base state), or the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 during the big hit game Except when it occurs (see steps S1215A and S1216A), the process of the winning determination is executed each time a start winning occurs, and the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 15 is transmitted and the variations shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 A category command is sent. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes preview advance notice effect based on the received symbol designation command and variation category command.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. Do.

  For example, microcomputer 560 for game control designates the fluctuation pattern of the production design every time there is a starting winning and variable display of special symbols is started in first special symbol display 8a or second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to "0". Note that such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command consisting of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used

  In addition, as a method of sending out the effect control command, the effect control command data is outputted to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31 via the relay substrate 77 one byte at a time by eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) take-in signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing take-in of effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of taking in 1-byte data by interrupt processing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8 a in a variable display (variation) of the effect design corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special Image display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the production symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in the symbol display 8b, and the image display that performs the presentation with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When controlling the rendering components such as the device 9, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the rendering control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIGS. 18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, if the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won in the first start winning opening 13 is on in the special symbol process processing, that is, the start to the first start winning opening 13 If the winning is occurring, the first starting opening switch passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). In addition, if the second starting opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won in the second starting winning opening 14 is on, that is, the starting winning for the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a is not turned on, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of steps S300 to S310 are the following processes.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data (total number of held memories) stored in the hold memory buffer. The storage number of the numerical data stored in the storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total storage number counter. Also, if the count value of the combined holding memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is considered as a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game is over.

  Fluctuation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: time from the start of variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission processing (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process has elapsed (when the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, ie, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the microcomputer 100 for effect control is determined Control to transmit a designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls so that the fourth symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 when the symbol determination designating command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process, as will be described later, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4 will be described later. Data is set in the output buffer for special symbol display control data setting (see FIG. 30), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in the display control processing of step S22 according to the setting contents of the output buffer.

  Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is five. In the special winning opening open processing, control is performed to open the special winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, while performing control which transmits the special winning a prize opening opening designated command to the micro-computer 100 for production control, the execution time of the special winning a prize opening opening processing is set with the timer, internal state (special symbol process flag) step S306 Update to the value corresponding to (6 in this example). The big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the big winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting a big hit game. Further, since the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted with the value specifying the round set in the EXT data, the different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted every round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted.

  Large winning opening open processing (step S306): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special winning opening open processing, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, while performing control which transmits the specified command after the opening in the big hit to the microcomputer 100 for production control, when all rounds are finished, internal state (special symbol process flag) the value which corresponds to step S307 (this value In the example, update to 7).

  Big hit end processing (step S307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, processing is performed to set a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time saving flag). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit opening pre-processing (step S308): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control is performed to open the big winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening open process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. In addition, small hit opening pre-processing is executed for each opening of the big winning opening in the small hit game, but when starting the first open in the small hit game, the small hit opening pre-processing is the small hit game It is also a process to start.

  Small hit open processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is nine. Perform processing such as confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). Update. In addition, when all opening is finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end processing (step S310): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. A control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing the first starting opening switch passage process of step S312. FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing the second starting opening switch passage process of step S314.

  First, the first starting opening switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first starting opening switch passage process executed when the first starting opening switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 first determines whether the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, 1) Check whether the value of the first pending storage number counter for counting the number of pending storages is 4) (step S1211A). If the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) ( Step S1214A). In the process of step S1214A, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, it does not extract the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) in the 1st starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning combination) and store in advance in the preservation area, it extracts at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a region (pending storage buffer) for saving random numbers and the like corresponding to the pending storage. As shown in FIG. 21, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first number of pending storages is secured in the first pending storage buffer. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer may be hardware random numbers random R (big hit determination random numbers), software random numbers big hit type determination random numbers (random 1), variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where random numbers such as the jackpot determination random numbers are stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer as hold storage, the predetermined information stored as the hold storage is It is not limited to random numbers. For example, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit may be determined in advance based on a big hit determination random number or the like, and the determination result may be stored as a pending storage in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer .

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time-shortening flag indicating that the gaming state is the time-shortening state (high base state) is set (step S1215A). If it is set, the process directly proceeds to step S1220A. If the time saving flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S1216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if it is the big hit gaming state or the small hitting gaming state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1220A as it is.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the prize effect processing is executed to determine in advance the fluctuation display result and fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (step) (step S1217A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (step S1218A) and transmits the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219A). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218A and S1219A, the CPU 56 always specifies a symbol every time the first start winning opening 13 is start-up winning and the winning-time effect processing of step S1217A is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218A to S1220A is executed, a start winning on first start winning opening 13 occurs and a winning at-a-time effect process of step S1217A is executed. A set of three commands of a command, a variation category command, and a first pending storage count addition designation command is sent collectively in one timer interrupt.

  However, if it is determined in step S 1215 A or step S 1216 A that Y was not determined to be executed in step S 1217 A, the CPU 56 controls to transmit only the first pending storage count addition specification command in step S 1220 A. Control is not performed to transmit the determination result specifying command (design designation command, variation category command) at the time of winning. It should be noted that when the winning effect process of step S1217A is not executed, a value indicating the incompletion determination result can not be specified (for example, "FF (H)") is set as the EXT data specification result specification A command (design designation command, variation category command) may be transmitted.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 by the processing of step S1215A, only when the gaming state is the low base state, the processing of step S1217A is performed. A prize effect process is executed. Moreover, in this embodiment, when there is a start winning on the first start winning opening 13 by executing the processing of step S1216A, step S1217A is performed only when it is not the big hit gaming state or the small hitting gaming state. At the time of winning the effect processing is executed. It should be noted that the process may not shift to step S 1217 A only in the big hit gaming state, and may shift to step S 1217 A to execute the prize effect processing in the small hit gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) is a control that the jackpot is opened for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after being notified that the jackpot is started. It is a state until it is notified that the opening of the big winning opening of the final round is finished and the end of the big hit is notified. Specifically, the processing from the big winning opening opening pre-processing (see step S305) to the big hit end processing (see step S307) in the special symbol process processing is being executed.

  Next, the second starting opening switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. 21 (B). In the second starting opening switch passage process executed when the second starting opening switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second pending opening). Whether or not the value of the second pending storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) is confirmed (step S1211 B). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 53 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) ( Step S1214B). In the process of step S1214B, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, it does not extract the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) in the 2nd starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning combination) and store in advance in the preservation area, it extracts at the time of the fluctuation start of the second special symbol You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize effect process (step S1217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (step S1218 B), and transmits the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219B). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserve storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218 B and S1219 B, the CPU 56 always specifies a symbol every time the second start winning opening 14 is start-up winning and the winning-time effect processing of step S1217 B is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning at the second start winning opening 14 is generated by executing the processing of steps S1218 B to S1220 B and the winning at presentation processing of step S1217 B is executed, symbol designation is performed. A set of three commands of a command, a variation category command, and a second pending storage count addition designation command is sent collectively in one timer interrupt.

  Also in the second starting opening switch passage process, the same process as step S1215A may be performed, and if the time saving state is selected, the effect process at the time of winning in step S1217B may not be executed. That is, only when it is the normal state (low base state), the winning a prize effect process of step S 1217 B may be executed to transmit the symbol designating command and the variation category command.

  Further, also in the second starting opening switch passing process, the same process as step S1216A may be performed, and when in the big hit game, the effect process at the time of winning in step S1217B may not be executed. In addition, in the second starting opening switch passing processing, it is possible not to execute the winning a prize production processing of step S1217 B (that is, it is possible not to perform the winning a prize determination processing for the second special symbol) .

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing a prize-time effect process of steps S1217A and S1217B. In the prize effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is checked whether they match (step S220). In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing, which will be described later, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, the big hit type or the variation pattern setting processing However, before the variation display based on the start winning is started at the timing when the game ball is started to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It is confirmed in advance whether or not a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit, and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number fall within the range of any judgment value by executing the winning presentation process. By doing so, the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type are predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the effect pattern is executed, and as described later, the advance notice is performed based on the judgment result at the time of winning. Do.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state) Whether or not it is confirmed (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the jackpot determination value at the probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are checked to see if they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays will be executed from when it is confirmed in step S221 whether or not it is a positive change condition at the start winning combination and the variable display based on the starting winning combination is actually started. There is. Therefore, the game state changes (for example, the change start) until the variable display based on the start change is actually started after it is confirmed in step S221 whether the start change is a definite change state or not. In the case where a definite big hit or a sudden positive big hit has occurred before, it changes from the normal state to the positive change state. Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the start winning is not necessarily the same as the gaming state (see step S61 described later) determined at the start of fluctuation. In addition, in order to prevent such non-coincidence, a game with a change of gaming state in the currently stored holding memory is specified, and determination at the time of starting winning is performed based on the gaming state after the change. It is also good.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value at the time of definite variation (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B and FIG. The small hit determination values shown in (C) and (C) are compared, and it is confirmed whether they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning on the first start winning opening 13 (when the in-winning effect processing of step S 1217 A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hitting determination table (first one shown in FIG. 8B). It is determined whether it matches with the small hit judgment value set in (for special symbol). In addition, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when performing the winning processing at step S1217 B), a small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8 (C) It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data "00 (H)" indicating that it becomes "off" as the symbol designation command Processing is performed (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing to determine the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state, and whether it is a short time state (specifically, whether a positive change flag or a short time flag is set) Determine In addition, after confirming whether or not the vehicle is in the definite variation state and the time saving state in step S225 at the start winning combination, a plurality of variable displays are actually started until the variation display based on the starting winning combination is actually started. Variable display may be performed. Therefore, the game state changes in the period from when it is confirmed in step S225 whether or not it is a definite change state and whether it is a short time state at the start winning combination, until the variable display based on the starting winning combination is actually started. (For example, when a definite big hit or a sudden positive big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, it may change from the normal state to the positive change state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S225 at the start winning is not necessarily the same as the gaming state (see step S61 described later) determined at the start of fluctuation. In addition, in order to prevent such non-coincidence, a game with a change of gaming state in the currently stored holding memory is specified, and determination at the time of starting winning is performed based on the gaming state after the change. It is also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for removal in accordance with the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold value determination program for performing threshold value determination in advance is incorporated, and the value of the variation pattern type determination random number falls within the range of any determination value by determining whether it is larger than the threshold value. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data to be set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is determined.

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is the definite change state or the time saving state. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is less than or equal to the threshold 219 in step S232 described later, and the value is less than or equal to the threshold 219 (ie, when it is 1 to 219). Determines that “08 (H)” is set as EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). When it is not the threshold 219 or less (ie, when it is 220-251), it is determined that “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU sets thresholds 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold 79 in step S232 described later, and the value is equal to or less than the threshold 79 (ie, 1 to 79). Determines that “00 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is equal to or less than 89 (that is, if it is 80 to 89), it is determined that "01 (H)" is to be set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). When the threshold is 99 or less (ie, 90 to 99), it is determined that "02 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). In addition, when the threshold is 169 or less (ie, in the case of 100 to 169), it is determined that “03 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). When the threshold is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold is equal to or less than the threshold 214 (ie, if it is 200 to 214), it is determined that "05 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold is 229 or less (ie, if it is 215 to 229), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is not 229 or less (ie, if it is 230 to 251), it is determined that "07 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 16).

  In the example of threshold determination shown above, 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are determined in ascending order of threshold value, so the one determined in the later order threshold is used. It does not fall within the range below the previous order threshold. That is, after it is determined whether or not the threshold value is 79 or less, when it is determined whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, it does not fall within the range of 1 to 79 or less of the threshold value of the previous order. It is determined whether or not it is in the range of Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown where determination is made as 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 in ascending order of threshold value, but conversely, 229, 214, in ascending order of threshold value. It may be determined as 199, 169, 99, 89 and 79. The same applies to the case of performing determination using other threshold values described below.

  Note that the threshold value in the normal state (low probability / low base state) may be always set without determining the gaming state in step S225. Even with such a configuration, since the range of the determination value is common to at least the variation pattern types that cause "super reach", it is determined whether or not "super reach". be able to.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 designates EXT data "04 (H)" indicating that the "small hit" will be a symbol designation command A process of setting to is performed (step S227).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a small hit threshold (step S228). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets the threshold 251, and determines in step S232 described later that the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold 251 (which is 1 to 251). It is determined that “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined to set the EXT data “18 (H)” as it is without performing the threshold determination.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B. Is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning on the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning at-step presentation processing in step S1217A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first one shown in FIG. 8D). Using the special symbol) 131a, it is determined whether the jackpot type is "normal big hit", "probably big hit" or "suddenly big hit". In addition, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when performing the winning processing process at step S1217 B), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8 (E) Using 131 b, it is determined whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” or “suddenly big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data according to the determination result of the big hit type in the symbol designation command (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that "normal big hit" is to be performed, the CPU 56 performs processing of setting EXT data "01 (H)" indicating that "normal big hit" is to be made to the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that the "certain variation big hit" is to be performed, the CPU 56 performs processing of setting the EXT data "02 (H)" indicating that the "probability variation big hit" is to be made to the symbol designation command. If it is determined that "suddenly a probability change big hit" is found, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data "03 (H)" indicating that "sudden change probability big hit" will be made as a symbol designation command.

  And CPU56 sets each threshold value for big hit according to the big hit classification determined at Step S229 (Step S231).

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 74 and 149 when it determines that "normal big hit". In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold 74 in step S232 described later, and the value is equal to or less than the threshold 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Determines that “10 (H)” is set as EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). When the threshold is 149 or less (ie, 75 to 149), it is determined to set “11 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). In addition, when it is not the threshold value 149 or less (ie, when it is 150 to 251), it is determined to set "12 (H)" as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17).

  In addition, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the “probable big hit” is made, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 38 and 79. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is less than or equal to the threshold 38 in step S232 described later, and the value is less than or equal to the threshold 38 (ie, 1 to 38). Determines that “13 (H)” is set as EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). When the threshold is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), it is determined that "14 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). When the threshold is not 79 or less (ie, 80 to 251), it is determined to set “15 (H)” as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17).

  Also, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that "a sudden probability big hit", the threshold value 100 is set. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is less than or equal to the threshold 100 in step S232 described later, and the value is less than or equal to the threshold 100 (i.e., 1 to 100). Determines that “16 (H)” is to be set as EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is not 100 or less (ie, if it is 101 to 251), it is determined that "17 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold set in steps S226, S228 and S231 and the random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B to determine which of the values of the random number for fluctuation pattern type judgment It is determined whether the range is the determination value (step S232).

  In steps S226, S228, and S231, the fluctuation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is set instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, and the set fluctuation pattern type in step S232. The range of the value of the variation pattern type determination random number or any variation pattern type may be determined using the determination table.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data according to the determination result as a variation category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 selects one of “00 (H)” to “0 B (H)”, “10 B (H)”, and “10 (H)” as shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. (H) “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command.

  In this embodiment, even when it is determined that a big hit or a small hit is determined in the winning determination, it is uniformly determined whether the value of the variation pattern type determination random number falls within which range. If it is determined that a big hit or a small hit will be made, the range of the value of the variation pattern type determination random number may not be determined. Then, a symbol designating command indicating that it is determined that the winning is determined to be a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted, and a variation category command indicating comprehensively a variation pattern type of a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. . And, for example, although it is not shown up to which variation pattern type specifically the microcomputer 100 for effect control, it is indicated that the variation pattern type comprehensively becomes any of the big hit variation pattern types On the basis of the reception of the category command, a pre-reading notice effect to be described later may be executed.

  FIG.23 and FIG.24 is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing (step S300) in a special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S51). Specifically, it checks the count value of the combined pending storage number counter. If the total number of pending storages is 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not 30 seconds have passed since the last display of the fluctuation display, if the customer waiting demo specification command has not been sent yet (step S51A). In addition, whether 30 seconds have passed since the end of the variation display executed last, for example, when it is first determined as Y in step S51, a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in a predetermined timer, It can be determined by confirming whether the timer has timed out. If 30 seconds have elapsed, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a customer waiting demo specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51B), and ends the process. For example, when transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command in step S51B, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration specification command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo specification command has been transmitted. Then, when executing the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption after transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command, the customer waiting demonstration instruction command completed flag is set and the customer waiting is repeated. Control may be performed so as not to send a demo specification command. Also, in this case, the customer waiting demo specification command transmitted flag may be reset when the next time the variable display of the special symbol is started. Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted 30 seconds after the end of the last variation display executed, and the customer waiting demonstration display is started. For example, the customer waiting demonstration display may be started after one minute, for example.

  If the total number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether the second pending storage number is 0 or not (step S52). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the second pending storage number counter is 0 or not. If the second pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol) The data which shows "the 2nd" is set to (step S53). If the second pending storage number is 0 (ie, only the first pending storage number has been accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variation display of the second special symbol is controlled to be established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variation display of the first special symbol.

  In addition, when it is comprised so that priority is given and the fluctuation display of the 2nd special symbol is performed as shown in this embodiment, in the winning a prize processing process shown in FIG. Only the process of comparing the value with the jackpot determination value in the low probability state may be executed, and the comparison with the jackpot determination value in the positive change state (high probability state) may not be performed (specifically, step S220). Only the process may be performed, and the processes of steps S221 and S222 may not be performed). With such a configuration, when the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority, it is between the determination result of the big hit in the winning determination and the determination result of the big hit at the start of the actual change. Deviation can be prevented from occurring.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the reserved storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and in the pending specific area and the first pending storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the count value of the second pending storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the respective saving areas in the pending specific area and the second pending storage buffer are shifted. Do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage buffer of the RAM 55. The stored random number values are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1. In addition, the CPU 56 sums up the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved memory number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. It stores in the storage area corresponding to the number of pending storages = m-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first pending storage numbers (or the respective second pending storage numbers) are extracted is always the first pending storage number (or It agrees with the order of the 2nd pending memory number) = 1, 2, 3, and 4. Further, the order in which the respective values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1 to 8.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total number of pending storages by one. That is, the count value of the total number of pending storages is decremented by 1 (step S58). Note that the CPU 56 stores the value of the combined pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a definite change state background designation command when a positive change flag indicating that the change is in the positive change state is set. Also, the CPU 56 sets only the time-shortening flag indicating that the time-shortening state is set, and performs control to transmit a time-shortening state background designation command when the probability change flag is not set. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting a normal state background designation command if neither the positive variation flag nor the short time flag is set.

  Specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (predetermined for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set to the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, the pending storage number subtraction designated command (the first pending storage number subtraction) for each timer interrupt It is transmitted to the microcomputer 100 for presentation control in the order of the designated command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designated command). Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, first, the background designation command is sent, the variation pattern command is sent after 4 ms, the display result designation command is sent after 4 ms, and after 4 ms, A pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the symbol variation specification command (1st symbol variation specification command, 2nd symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command Are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating the "first" indicating that the processing is performed targeting the first start winning opening 13; that is, the processing indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol Data indicating "" or data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second special symbol Data is set to the special symbol pointer. And in subsequent processing in special symbol process processing, processing according to data set to a special symbol pointer is performed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be made common to the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for the big hit determination stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passing processing or in step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passing processing. Read the random number and make a big hit judgment. The big hit judgment module compares the predetermined big hit judgment value or the small hit judgment value (see FIG. 8) with the jackpot judgment random number, and executes processing for deciding to be a big hit or a small hit if they match. Is a program that That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination and the small hit determination.

  In the process of the big hit determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state, the probability of becoming a big hit is higher than in the non-probable change state (normal state). Specifically, the probability variation time jackpot determination table (the table on the right side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are probability variation A normal-time big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the time big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state, and when the gaming state is a definite change state, processing of the determination of the big hit using the big change determination table at the positive change time, the gaming state is normal When it is in the state, processing of the determination of the big hit is performed using the big hit determination table at the normal time. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to decide whether to make a stop symbol in a special symbol display as a big hit symbol or not It is also.

  In addition, confirmation of whether the present game state is a definite change state is performed by whether the positive change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability change state, and is reset when ending the probability change state. Specifically, it is determined to be “probably big hit” or “suddenly big hit” and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. And, after the big hit game end, it is reset when the next big hit occurs.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). And perform a small hit determination process. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "first", the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8B) Use) to decide whether to make a small hit or not. In addition, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", it is determined whether or not the small hit is made using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in Fig. 8C. . Then, when it is determined to make the small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and the process proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is a loss, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the big hit type to any one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (D). When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (E).

  Next, using the selected big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type (“normal big hit”, “probable variation”) corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area. A "big hit" or "a sudden definite big hit" is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type that is extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process and step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number and decide the big hit type. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Suddenly, the probability that a big hit is selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined type of the big hit in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is "normal big hit", "01" is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is "suddenly, there is a definite variation big hit", "03" is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is an out pattern is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, according to the decision result of the big hit type, it decides the stop symbol of the special symbol which one of “1”, “3”, “7”, “9” which becomes the big hit symbol Do. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be "suddenly positive variation big hit", "1" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "big hit" is determined, the "3" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol And, when it is decided to be "probable variation big hit", "7" is decided to be the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the big hit type is determined first, and the case of determining the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined big hit type is shown, but the method of determining the big hit type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is It is not limited to what has been shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol and the big hit type are associated in advance is prepared, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the big hit type determination random number, the corresponding big hit based on the determination result The type may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing variation pattern setting processing (step S301) in the special symbol process processing. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9 (A) as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9 (D (FIG. 9 (D)) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 56 confirms whether the time short flag indicating the short time state is set (step S95). In this embodiment, the time-shortening flag is set when transitioning to the time saving state at the end of the big hit game based on the big hit normally, and is also shifted to the definite changing state at the end of the big hit game based on the probability change big hit The time saving flag is set because it is also transferred. Therefore, when it is determined as Y in step S95, control is normally performed with a definite change state and a short state after the end of the big hit game based on the probability change big hit, in addition to the time control is controlled only after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit. There are times when

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table for loss 135A (as a table used to determine the type of variation pattern as any of a plurality of types). FIG. 10A is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table for loss as a table used to determine the type of variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types. Step 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a definite change state or a time reduction state, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. As a table to be used, a release variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 10C) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is three or more by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, the variation for disconnection shown in FIG. 10 (B). Pattern type determination table 135B is selected. When the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, the out-of-transition fluctuation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the change pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and when the change pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the change is performed in step S102. As a pattern, non-reach PA-1 and shortening fluctuation are determined (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is three or more, the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation may be performed. In this embodiment, a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation (see FIG. 10C) used in a definite variation state or a short time state and a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved memories (see FIG. Although the case where it is a table different from 10 (B) is shown, a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, the total number of pending storages is almost 0 (for example, 0 or 0 or 1). May not perform the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storages is approximately 0 or not, and if the total number of pending storages is approximately 0, the variation pattern type for loss The determination table 135A (see FIG. 10A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer), and selects it in the processing of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. The variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the table (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B as a table used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100 (see FIG. 11). And the out-of-out variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) are selected (step S101). Also, by reading random 3 (random pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserve storage buffer or the second reserve storage buffer), the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). In addition, when it is comprised so that random 3 (random number for a fluctuation pattern determination) may not be extracted at the timing of starting winning a prize, CPU56 is a random number counter for a fluctuation pattern determination for generating a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3). It is also possible to extract values directly from and to determine a fluctuation pattern based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command of the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the effect control command (the change pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern to the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, it may be determined first whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination, instead of suddenly determining the type of change pattern. And based on the determination result of whether to set it as a reach, the process of step S95-S100 may be performed, and you may make it determine a fluctuation pattern classification. In this case, the non-reach fluctuation pattern type determination table (including the non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 fluctuation pattern types shown in FIG. 10) and the reach fluctuation pattern type determination table (FIG. 10) Prepare the normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and the super CA 2-7 (including variation pattern types) and select one of the variation pattern type determination tables based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  Further, when it is determined whether or not reach is determined by lottery processing using random numbers for reach determination, the number of reach may be determined according to the total number of pending storages (which may be the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number). A reach determination table with different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not the reach probability is lowered as the number of pending storage increases. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table matches, for example, in the determination of whether or not “super reach out” or “non-reach out” in the prize production process. Whether or not to reach may be determined in advance by determining whether or not it is reached. In addition, in view of the fact that the execution ratio of the notice effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, “super reach deviates” according to the fluctuation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the reach determination random number. It is preferable to configure in advance to determine whether or not to be "non-reach out" and to perform preview advance notice effects.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the effect control command (see FIG. 13) of the display result 1 specification to the display result 5 specification according to the determined type, small hit, or removal of the determined big hit. Control to Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set, if the type of the jackpot is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, it can be determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer is "01" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing, specifically, whether it is "normal big hit" or not. . Further, when the type of the big hit is “probable variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" or not whether it is "a certainty big hit" or not. . Then, when it is neither “normal big hit” nor “probable big hit” (ie, when it is “suddenly big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designated command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S116), that is, when the small hit flag is off, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation in progress processing (step S303) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol variation process, CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command or second pending storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Note that whether or not the pending storage number subtraction specification command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction specification command has been sent when sending the pending storage number subtraction specification command in step S1122 described later. The storage number subtraction specification command transmission completion flag may be set, and it may be checked in step S1121 whether the pending storage number subtraction specification command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set storage number subtraction designated command transmitted flag is reset by the special symbol stop processing or the big hit end processing described later when the variation display of the special symbol is finished or the big hit is finished. Just do it.

  Next, if the pending storage number subtraction designation command has not been sent, the CPU 56 performs control to send the pending storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first storage reserve number subtraction designation command. When the special symbol pointer is set to a value indicating "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second storage reserve number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer (step S1125), and when the fluctuation time timer times out (step S1126), performs control to transmit a symbol determination specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing (step S304) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the jackpot flag is set, CPU 56, if it is set, a probability change flag indicating that it is a positive change state, a short time flag indicating that it is a short time state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the short time state Is reset (step S132), and control is performed to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is “normal jackpot”, the jackpot start 1 designation command (command A 001 (H)) is transmitted. Also, when the type of the big hit is “probable variation big hit”, the big hit start 2 specification command (command A 002 (H)) is transmitted. Also, when the type of the big hit is a sudden definite big hit, a small hit / sudden positive big hit start specification command (command A 003 (H)) is transmitted. In addition, data indicating the type of jackpot stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer) indicating whether the type of jackpot is “normally jackpot”, “probably outburst jackpot”, or “suddenly outright probability big hit” It is determined based on

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of opening times (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal big hit" or "probably big hit". 2 times in the case of "probably odd big hit") is set in the big winning opening open number counter (step S135) . In addition, round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of a sudden odd change big hit, 0.1 second is set as a round time, and in the case of a normal big hit or a positive change big hit, 29 seconds is set as a round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time saving state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time saving number counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time saving number counter by 1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the time reduction number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designation command (command A 003 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S160), and when the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control to transmit a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is "normal big hit", the big hit end 1 specification command (command A 301 (H)) is transmitted, and when it is "probable variation big hit", the big hit end 2 specification command (command A 302 (H) And, if it is "Suddenly Certainly Big Variation Big Hit", the small hit / suddenly big variation big hit end specification command (command A 303 (H)) is sent. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the image display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process is ended.

  In step S164, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by one. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S165). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit game to be finished this time is based on the normal big hit (step S166). In addition, whether or not it is a case to end the big hit game based on the normal big hit, specifically, whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01" or not It can judge by confirming. If the big hit game based on the normal big hit is to be ended (Y in step S166), the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag and shifts the gaming state to the time saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets the time reduction number counter a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) (step S168).

  The CPU 56 sets a probability change flag and changes the gaming state into a definite state unless normally ending the big hit game based on the big hit (that is, when ending the big hit game based on a definite variation big hit or sudden definite variation big hit). At the same time as transition (step S169), the time saving flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time saving state (step S170).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S171).

  In this embodiment, when the above process is executed, control is also performed to the short time state when controlled to the probability change state, so the normal state (low probability / low base state) as the gaming state ), There are three states: short time state (low probability / high base state), and probability change state (high probability / high base state).

  FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display for the special symbol display control data setting. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the changing speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 each time 0.2 seconds elapses. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8a, 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or not (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when transition to special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting display control data in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display 8a, 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the processing of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for stopping symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data in the display control processing of step S22 Based on, the latest stop symbol will continue to be displayed stopped until the next variable display is started. In addition, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (ie, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation processing), for the special symbol variation display The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a gap between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the display result designation command transmission process also varies. The time timer may be configured to be decremented by one.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag, but in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the fact that the start flag is set, based on the fact that the end flag is set. The special symbol display control data may be set to stop and display the stop symbol.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 as effect control means. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 4 ms) of effect control (step S 701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control processing.

  In the effect control process, first, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (step S705). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 9.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process processing, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the processing corresponding to the current control state (the fourth symbol process flag) is selected and in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 Execute the display control of the fourth symbol.

  Next, random number update processing is performed to update the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S 707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory view showing one configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main substrate 31. As shown in FIG. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is formed of a 12-byte area of the reception command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area the received command is to be stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value of 0-11. The ring buffer type may not necessarily be used.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received in an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 13 and 14) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed prior to the timer interrupt process which is executed every 4 ms.

  33 to 35 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S704). Although the effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where the two match each other is the case where the reception command is not stored. If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). Note that when read out, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a change pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received change pattern command in the change pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is the display result specification command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 specification command to display result 6 specification command) in the RAM. The command is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol determination designating command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a determination command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is a big hit start designation command (commands A001 to A002 (H)) (step S621), the CPU for effect control 101 sets a big hit start designation command reception flag (step S622). In this case, for example, if the big hit start 1 specified command is received, the big hit start 1 specified command reception flag is set, and if the big hit start 2 specified command is received, the big hit start 2 specified command received flag set.

  If the received effect control command is the small hit / suddenly definite oddity big hit start designation command (command A 003 (H)) (step S623), the CPU 101 for production control sets the small hit / suddenly positive oddity big hit start designation command reception flag (Step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a big hit end designation command (commands A301 to A302 (H)) (step S625), the CPU for effect control 101 sets a big hit end designation command reception flag (step S626). In this case, for example, when the big hit end 1 specified command is received, the big hit end 1 specified command reception flag is set, and when the big hit end 2 specified command is received, the big hit end 2 specified command received flag set.

  If the received effect control command is the small hit / suddenly odd variation big hit end designation command (command A 303 (H)) (step S627), the CPU 101 for production control sets the small hit / suddenly odd variation big hit end designation command reception flag (Step S628).

  If the received effect control command is any symbol designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stores the received symbol designation command in the symbol designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S501) S652).

  If the received effect control command is any of the fluctuation category commands (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stores the received fluctuation category command in the fluctuation category command storage area formed in the RAM (step S65). S654).

  If the received effect control command is the first pending storage number addition designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 stores the first pending storage number stored in the first pending storage number storage area formed in the RAM. The value is incremented by 1 (step S656). Further, the effect control CPU 101 is configured to include the symbol designation command temporarily stored in the symbol designation command, the variation category command temporarily stored in the variation category command storage area, and the received first pending storage number addition designation command. , And stored in the first free storage area of the first start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S657).

  If the received effect control command is the second pending storage number addition designation command (step S658), the effect control CPU 101 is configured to store the second pending storage number in the second pending storage number storage area formed in the RAM. The value is incremented by 1 (step S659). Further, the effect control CPU 101 is configured to include the symbol designation command temporarily stored in the symbol designation command, the variation category command temporarily stored in the variation category command storage area, and the received second pending storage number addition designation command. , And stored in the first free storage area of the second start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S660).

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the start winning combination command storage area. Among these, FIG. 36 (A) shows a specific example of the first start winning command storage area, and FIG. 36 (B) shows a specific example of the second start winning command storage area. As shown in FIG. 36A, in the first start winning command storage area, areas (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the maximum value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) are secured. There is. Further, in the second start winning command storage area, areas (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the maximum value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number are secured. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218A to S1220A of the first start port switch passing process of FIG. 20 and steps S1218B to S1220B of the second start port switch passing process, the first start winning opening 13 or the second start hole. When there is a start winning to the winning opening 14, within one timer interrupt, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the pending storage number addition designation command (first pending storage number addition designation command or the second pending storage number Three commands of addition specification command) are transmitted in a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36, in each storage area 1 to 4 of the first start winning command storage area and the second start winning command storage area 1 to 4, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a pending storage count addition specification A storage area is secured so that commands can be stored in association.

  In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the change category command, and the pending storage number addition designation command within one timer interrupt, so the effect control CPU 101 designates the symbol in the command analysis process. When the command and the variation category command are received, they are temporarily stored in the symbol designation command storage area and the variation category command storage area, respectively. Then, when the pending storage count addition designation command is received, it is understood that if the first pending storage count addition designation command is received, the first pending storage is increased by 1, and the second pending storage count addition designation command If it is determined that the second pending storage has increased by one if it is received, it is the first with the temporarily stored symbol specifying command and the variation category command if it is received the first pending storage count addition designation command. 1 Hold storage number addition specification command is stored in the first start winning command storage area, and if the second hold storage number addition specification command is received, the second storage with the temporarily stored symbol specification command and the change category command Store the number addition specification command in the second start winning command storage area (In FIG. 36, the first start winning command) An example is shown in which commands are stored in all storage areas of storage areas 1 to 4 of the storage area, and commands are stored only in storage area 1 of storage areas 1 to 4 of the second start winning command storage area. Has been

  In addition, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 36 is sequentially displayed in steps S664 and S668 described later at the timing when variation display of the production symbol is started each time variation display of the production symbol is started. It is deleted. In this case, in this embodiment, since the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, first, the storage content of the storage area 1 of the second start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 36 (B) is deleted. . Then, if the second pending storage does not newly occur, only the first pending storage is stored, so the first shown in FIG. It is deleted from what is stored in the first storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area, and the content of the first start winning command storage area is shifted. For example, when the variable display of a new rendering symbol is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 36 (A), each command stored in storage area 1 is deleted, and each command stored in storage area 2 The command is shifted to the storage area 1, each command stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 2, and each command stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 3.

  Further, in this embodiment, the symbol designating command, the variation category command, and the pending storage count addition designating command, which are received when the starting winning combination occurs, are also referred to as a command upon starting winning combination when comprehensively expressed. In addition, among the commands at the time of the start winning combination, a pending storage number addition designation command which is a command for designating information capable of recognizing that the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number has increased is comprehensively represented. In some cases, it is also referred to as pending storage information. In addition, whether or not to be a big hit or small hit determined in the winning winning process at the start winning (see FIG. 22), the determination result of the big hit type, the symbol specification command which is a command showing the determination result of the variation pattern type When expressing the fluctuation category command comprehensively, it is also referred to as a winning judgment result specification command or judgment result information.

  Further, in the second start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 36 (B), information for executing pre-reading advance notice effect is stored. The “pre-reading advance notice effect” is a notice effect provided before the start of the variable display targeted for the notice effect based on the determination result at the time of winning. In the present embodiment, a countdown notice effect, a character notice effect, and a lamp notice effect are provided as the advance notice effect.

  The “countdown advance notice effect” is an effect of counting down and displaying the remaining number of changes until the change which is the notice target is performed on the effect display device 9 for each change. Specifically, it is an effect of performing countdown display for each change from any of “1” to “3”, and displaying “0” in the change to be notified. The “character advance notice effect” is an effect of displaying a predetermined character (character A, character B) on the effect display device 9. “Lamp notice effect” is an effect of causing the decoration LED 25 to emit light.

Pre-reading advance notice production starts before the fluctuation which is the notice object is done, ends when the fluctuation which is the notice object ends, but it is not something which is limited to this, the fluctuation which is the notice object starts It may be finished before it is done (for example, at the end of the change immediately before the change to be notified). Further, each pre-reading advance notice effect is assumed to be started from the start of a predetermined change, but may be started from the start winning, the execution of a predetermined effect, or the time when a predetermined action of the player is detected. .

  Each previewed advance presentation effect is provided with a plurality of stages of presentation modes (a presentation mode A with low reliability, a presentation mode B with a higher degree of reliability than the presentation mode A) with different levels of reliance on a big hit. For example, in the countdown advance notice effect, the effect mode A is an effect mode in which the countdown display is performed in blue, and the effect mode B is an effect mode in which the countdown display is performed in red. In addition, for example, in the character preview effect, the effect mode A is an effect mode for displaying the character A, and the effect mode B is an effect mode for displaying the character B. Further, for example, in the lamp preview effect, the effect aspect A is an effect aspect for lighting the decoration LED 25 in blue, and the effect aspect B is an effect aspect for lighting the decoration LED 25 in red. In each pre-reading advance notice production, change of the production feature is possible for every fluctuation, the change pattern which patternizes transition of production form every fluctuation is decided at the time of starting winning a prize, pre-reading announcement production according to the change pattern is executed It is

  In the second start winning command storage area, information indicating the presence or absence of execution of each advance notice effect, the change pattern, and the number S of times of the advance notice effect is stored as information for executing the advance notice effect. Specifically, as the presence / absence of execution of each prefetch advance notice effect, the presence / absence of execution of the countdown notice effect (“CD” in the drawing), the presence or absence of the character notice effect (“character” in the drawing), and the execution of the lamp advance effect The presence or absence ("lamp" in the figure) is stored. Note that if "0" is stored, it indicates that the corresponding prefetch advance notice effect is not to be executed, and if "1" is stored, it indicates that the corresponding prefetch advance notice effect is to be executed.

  Further, as the change pattern, a change pattern corresponding to the countdown advance notice effect, a change pattern corresponding to the character advance notice effect, and a change pattern corresponding to the lamp advance notice effect are stored sequentially from the left. As the change pattern in the present embodiment, Pt00 to Pt02 selected when the second number of pending storages at the start winning is "2", and the second number of pending storages at the starting winning is "3" There are provided Pt10 to Pt13 selected in the case, and Pt20 to Pt24 selected when the second number of pending storages at the time of starting winning is "4". Details of each change pattern will be described later with reference to FIG. In addition, the change pattern corresponding to the pre-reading advance notice production which is not executed is not selected, and in this case, the change pattern is not stored. Specifically, in the storage area 3 of the second start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 36B, Pt12 is a change pattern corresponding to the countdown notice effect, and Pt13 is a change pattern corresponding to the lamp notice effect. It is stored.

  Moreover, with the number of executions S, continuous execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect targeting the new hold storage (hereinafter may be referred to as “following hold storage”) generated when the pre-reading notice effect is already executed. It is the number. That is, the number of times of execution S is not stored in the storage area corresponding to the pending storage generated in the state where the prefetching advance presentation effect is not executed, even when the prefetching advance presentation effect that makes the pending storage the advance notice target is executed. It is a structure.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 36 (B), even though the storage area stores information indicating that pre-reading preview effect is to be executed, the number of executions S is not stored in the storage area 1, but In the area 3, “2” is stored as the number of times of execution S.

  If the received effect control command is the first hold memory number subtraction specification command (step S661), the CPU 101 for production control subtracts 1 from the value of the first hold memory number stored in the first hold memory number storage area ( Step S662). Next, the effect control CPU 101 erases one first pending display in the first pending storage display unit 9a, shifts the remaining first pending displays after the first pending display that has been erased one by one, and The display of the first number of pending storages in the 1 pending storage display unit 9a is updated (step S663). For example, when the first to third first hold displays of the first hold storage display unit 9a are lit and displayed, the first first hold display is erased and the second one is displayed. The first hold display which has been shifted is shifted to the first display area, and the first hold display which has been displayed third is shifted to the second display area. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the start winning command stored in the first storage area of the first start winning command storage area (design designation command, variation category command, and first pending storage number addition designation) The command is deleted, and the content of the command storage area in the first start winning combination is shifted (step S664).

  If the received effect control command is the second hold memory number subtraction designation command (step S665), the CPU 101 for production control subtracts 1 from the value of the second hold memory number stored in the second hold memory number storage area ( Step S666). Next, the effect control CPU 101 erases one second pending display in the second pending storage display section 9b, shifts the remaining second pending displays after the erased second pending display one by one, and The second pending storage number display in the 2 pending storage display unit 9b is updated (step S667). For example, when the first to third second pending displays of the second pending storage display unit 9b are lit and displayed, the first second pending display is erased and the second pending display is displayed. The second hold display which has been shifted is shifted to the first display area, and the second hold display which has been displayed third is shifted to the second display area. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the start winning command stored in the first storage area of the second start winning command storage area (design designation command, variation category command, and first pending storage number addition designation) The command is deleted, and the content of the second start winning command storage area is shifted (step S668).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S669), the effect control CPU 101 selects the background screen of the effect display device 9 according to the normal state (for example, a background screen of blue background color) ) (Step S670). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state (low probability / low base state), an effect mode according to the normal state is displayed by displaying a background screen according to the normal state (hereinafter, referred to as It is controlled to be in the normal effect mode). If the effect control CPU 101 is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the time saving state flag indicating that the time saving state is in progress (step S 671).

  If the received effect control command is a short time state background designation command (step S 672), the effect control CPU 101 causes the background screen of the effect display device 9 to correspond to the short time state (for example, a background screen with a green background color) ) (Step S673). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short time state (low probability / high base state), the effect mode according to the short time state is displayed by displaying the background screen according to the short state. (Also referred to as time-saving effect mode). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the time saving state flag (step S 674). Further, if the effect control CPU 101 is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a probability variation state flag indicating that it is a probability variation state (step S 675).

  If the received effect control command is a definite variation state background designation command (step S 676), the effect control CPU 101 causes the background screen of the effect display device 9 to correspond to the probable variation state (for example, a background screen of red background color) ) (Step S677). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability / high base state), a background screen according to the positive change state is displayed to display an effect mode according to the positive change state (hereinafter referred to as (Also referred to as a probability variation production mode). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change state flag (step S 678).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S679). For example, if the received effect control command is a waiting for customer demonstration specification command, a waiting for customer demonstration specification command receiving flag indicating that a waiting for customer demonstration specification command has been received is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a prefetch notice setting process for performing control relating to prefetch notice effect (step S800A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of the processes in steps S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control regarding variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second Control relating to variable display of the rendering symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol is also executed in one rendering control process. In addition, even if it is configured to execute the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which of the special symbols is displayed depending on which of the effect control process processing is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a fluctuation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is checked whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the fluctuation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation start process (step S801).

  Effect pattern fluctuation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the change of effect pattern is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802).

  Process during production symbol fluctuation (step S802): While controlling the switching timing and the like of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, the end of fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop processing (step S803): The change of the effect pattern is stopped and control is performed to derive and display the display result (stop pattern). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  In-round process (step S 805): Display control in the round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post round process (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Perform display control between rounds. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during the round (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S 807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing pre-reading advance notice determination processing (step S800A). In the preview advance notice determination process, the CPU for effect control 101 checks whether a new start winning combination has occurred and a new start winning combination command has been received (step S3900). Specifically, if a new command is stored in the first start winning command storage area or the second start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 36, a new start winning occurs and a new start winning combination is generated. It can be determined that a command has been received. If the command for start winning is not newly received, the pre-reading advance notice determination processing is ended as it is.

  If the command for the start winning is newly received, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second number of pending storages is “2” or more (step S3901). If it is less than "2", the pre-reading advance notice determination processing is finished. If “2” or more, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the high base state (step S3902). Specifically, when the time saving state flag or the probability variation state flag is set, it is determined that the high base state is set. If it is in the low base state, the pre-reading advance notice determination processing is ended as it is. In the high base state, the start winning game command for the first hold storage is not received (see FIG. 20), and therefore, it is determined that the high base state is determined in step S3902. It can be said that the start winning command for the pending storage is stored.

  If it is in the high base state, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the received start winning command indicates a super reach jackpot or a super reach deviation (step S3903A). Specifically, when the variation category 8 specification command, the variation category 10 specification command, the variation category 23 specification command, or the variation category 26 specification command is stored in the storage area 1 of the second start winning command storage area, Determines that the received start winning command indicates a super reach jackpot or a super reach failure. If the received start winning command does not indicate a super reach jackpot or a super reach deviation, the pre-reading advance notice determination process is ended as it is.

  If the received start winning command indicates a super reach big hit or a super reach loss, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the standby flag is set (step S3903 B). The standby flag is a flag indicating that it is waiting for the execution of the previewing notice effect for the new holding memory (the subsequent holding memory) generated when the prefetch notice effect is already performed. In the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect for the later hold storage, there may be a case where the hold storage ("previous hold memory") is a notice target of the pre-read advance notice effect already executed. Until the end of the fluctuation for), it waits for the execution of the prefetch notice effect for the later pending storage. If the standby flag is set, the pre-reading advance notice determination process is ended. As a result, when a new hold storage occurs while waiting for the execution of the prefetch advance notice effect for the subsequent hold memory, the advance notice advance effect that makes the new hold memory the advance notice target is not executed. The present invention is not limited to this, and when a new pending storage occurs while waiting for the execution of the prefetching advance presentation effect to the subsequent pending storage, the prefetching advance presentation effect is executed to make the new pending storage the advance notification target. It may be possible.

  If the standby flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the pre-reading notice flag indicating that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed is set (step S3904). If the prefetch notice flag is not set, that is, if the prefetch notice effect is not being executed, the effect control CPU 101 performs a prefetch notice execution lottery process (normal prefetch notice execution lottery to determine presence or absence of the advance notice effect) Processing) is performed (step S3905).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the normal pre-reading notice execution lottery process. In normal pre-read advance notice execution lottery processing, CPU 101 for production control performs countdown notice execution lottery which decides presence or absence of countdown notice effect execution (step S3921), and the lottery result is stored in the second start winning command storage area. It stores (stores) in an area (a storage area storing a new start winning command) (step S3922). Next, the CPU for effect control 101 performs a character advance notice lottery to determine presence / absence of execution of the character advance effect (step S3923), and the lottery result indicates a predetermined storage area in the second start winning command storage area (new start The winning combination command is stored (stored) in the storage area storing the command (step S3924). Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lamp advance notice lottery to determine presence / absence of execution of the lamp advance effect (step S3925), and the lottery result is stored in a predetermined storage area in the second start winning command storage area (new start winning The time command is stored (stored) in the storage area storing the command (step S3926). In steps S3921, S3923, and S3925, specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute preview advance notice effect using the prefetch advance notice selection lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory view of the prefetching notice selection lottery table. Judgment values corresponding to the presence or absence of execution of each prefetch advance notice effect (countdown advance effect, character advance effect, lamp advance effect) are assigned to the prefetched advance notice selection lottery table shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 41, the proportion of assigned judgment values is shown to simplify the description. For example, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for pre-reading advance notice selection, and determines it as a determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the winning determination result is a super reach jackpot (the symbol designating command included in the new start winning command is the symbol 2 designating command or the symbol 3 designating command, and the variation category command is the variation category 23 command or variation category 26) In the countdown notice execution lottery, it is determined to execute the countdown notice effect at a rate of 50/100, and it is determined not to execute the countdown notice effect at a rate of 50/100. Further, in the character advance notice lottery, it is determined to execute the character advance effect at a rate of 30/100, and it is determined not to execute the character advance effect at a rate of 70/100. In the lamp advance notice lottery, it is determined that the lamp advance effect is to be performed at a rate of 10/100, and it is determined that the lamp advance effect is not to be performed at a rate of 90/100.

  Also, for example, when the winning determination result is the super reach out of position (the symbol designating command included in the new start winning command is the symbol 1 designating command, and the variation category command is the variation category 8 command or the variation category 10 command). In the case where there is a countdown notice execution lottery, it is determined that the countdown notice effect is performed at a rate of 10/100, and it is determined that the countdown notice effect is not performed at a rate of 90/100. Further, in the character advance notice lottery, it is determined to execute the character advance effect at a rate of 30/100, and it is determined not to execute the character advance effect at a rate of 70/100. Further, in the lamp advance notice lottery, it is determined to execute the lamp advance effect at a rate of 50/100, and it is determined not to execute the lamp advance effect at a rate of 50/100.

  As a result, in the present embodiment, the reliability for the big hit is the configuration in which the countdown notice effect is the highest, the character notice effect is the second highest, and the lamp notice effect is the lowest.

  After step S3905, the CPU for effect control 101 determines, as a result of the normal advance notice execution lottery process, whether any advance notice effect is to be executed (step S3906), and no advance notice effect is executed. Ends the pre-reading notice determination processing as it is. When executing any pre-reading advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets the second hold storage number to the remaining number K, which is the number of changes until the pre-reading advance effect for the previous hold storage ends (step S3907). For example, in the case of the third second pending storage, "3" is set to the remaining number K. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the prefetch notice flag (step S3908), performs change pattern determination lottery processing to determine the change pattern of the preview notice effect (step S3909), and starts the second change pattern determined. It stores (stores) in a predetermined storage area (storage area storing a new start winning command) in the winning command storage area (step S3910). In step S3909, specifically, the change pattern is determined using the change pattern selection lottery table shown in FIGS. 42 (a) to (c).

  FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (c) are explanatory diagrams showing a change pattern selection lottery table for each second reserved storage number. In each of the change pattern selection lottery tables shown in FIGS. 42 (a) to 42 (c), determination values corresponding to the change patterns in the pre-reading advance notice effect are assigned according to the determination result at the time of winning. In the example shown in (c), the proportion of assigned judgment values is shown to simplify the explanation. For example, the effect control CPU 101 selects a change pattern selection lottery table based on the second reserved storage number, extracts a random number for the change pattern selection lottery, and is assigned a determination value that matches the extracted random number. Decide on the decisions.

  FIG. 42 (a) is an explanatory view showing a change pattern selection lottery table used when the second number of pending storages is "2". In the change pattern selection lottery table shown in FIG. 42 (a), Pt00, Pt01 and Pt02 are provided as change patterns that can be selected. Pt00 is a change pattern in which the effect mode is the effect mode A when the remaining number K is “1” or “0”. Pt01 is a change pattern in which the effect mode when the remaining number K is “1” is the effect mode A, and the effect mode when the remaining number K is “0” is the effect mode B. Pt02 is a change pattern in which the effect mode when the remaining number K is “1” or “0” is the effect mode B.

  For example, when the winning determination result is a super reach jackpot (the symbol designating command included in the new start winning command is the symbol 2 designating command or the symbol 3 designating command, and the variation category command is the variation category 23 command or variation category 26), Pt00 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 10/100, Pt01 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 30/100, and Pt02 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 60/100.

  Also, for example, when the winning determination result is the super reach out of position (the symbol designating command included in the new start winning command is the symbol 1 designating command, and the variation category command is the variation category 8 command or the variation category 10 command). In some cases, Pt00 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 60/100, Pt01 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 30/100, and Pt02 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 10/100.

  FIG. 42 (b) is an explanatory view showing a change pattern selection lottery table used when the second number of pending storages is "3". In the change pattern selection lottery table shown in FIG. 42 (b), Pt10, Pt11, Pt12 and Pt13 are provided as change patterns that can be selected. Pt10 is a change pattern in which the effect mode when the remaining number K is “2”, “1” or “0” is the effect mode A. Pt11 is a change pattern in which the effect mode when the remaining number K is “2” or “1” is the effect mode A, and the effect mode when the remaining frequency K is “0” is the effect mode B. . Pt12 is a change pattern in which the effect mode when the remaining number K is “2” is the effect mode A, and the effect mode when the remaining number K is “1” or “0” is the effect mode B. . Pt13 is a change pattern in which the effect mode is the effect mode B when the remaining number of times K is “2”, “1” or “0”.

  For example, when the winning determination result is a super reach jackpot (the symbol designating command included in the new start winning command is the symbol 2 designating command or the symbol 3 designating command, and the variation category command is the variation category 23 command or variation category 26), Pt10 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 10/100, Pt11 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 20/100, Pt12 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 30/100, and 40 Pt13 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of / 100.

  Also, for example, when the winning determination result is the super reach out of position (the symbol designating command included in the new start winning command is the symbol 1 designating command, and the variation category command is the variation category 8 command or the variation category 10 command). In some cases, Pt10 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 40/100, Pt11 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 30/100, Pt12 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 20/100, and 10/100 Pt13 is determined as a change pattern in proportion.

  FIG. 42 (c) is an explanatory view showing a change pattern selection lottery table used when the second number of pending storages is "4". In the change pattern selection lottery table shown in FIG. 42C, Pt20, Pt21, Pt22, Pt23 and Pt24 are provided as change patterns that can be selected. Pt20 is a change pattern in which the effect mode is the effect mode A when the remaining number of times K is “3”, “2”, “1” or “0”. In Pt21, the effect mode when the remaining number of times K is “3”, “2” or “1” is the effect mode A, and the effect mode when the remaining number of times K is “0” is the effect mode B It is a change pattern. In Pt22, the effect mode when the remaining number of times K is "3" or "2" is the effect mode A, and the effect mode when the remaining number of times K is "1" or "0" is the effect mode B It is a change pattern. In Pt23, the effect mode when the remaining number of times K is "3" is the effect mode A, and the effect mode when the remaining number of times K is "2", "1" or "0" is the effect mode B It is a change pattern. Pt24 is a change pattern in which the effect mode is the effect mode B when the remaining number of times K is “3”, “2”, “1” or “0”.

  For example, when the winning determination result is a super reach jackpot (the symbol designating command included in the new start winning command is the symbol 2 designating command or the symbol 3 designating command, and the variation category command is the variation category 23 command or variation category 26), Pt20 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 5/100, Pt21 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 10/100, and Pt22 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 20/100, At a ratio of / 100, Pt23 is determined as a change pattern, and at a ratio of 35/100, Pt24 is determined as a change pattern.

  Also, for example, when the winning determination result is the super reach out of position (the symbol designating command included in the new start winning command is the symbol 1 designating command, and the variation category command is the variation category 8 command or the variation category 10 command). In some cases, Pt20 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 35/100, Pt21 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 30/100, Pt22 is determined as a change pattern at a rate of 20/100, and 10/100 Pt23 is determined as a change pattern in proportion, and Pt24 is determined as a change pattern in 5/100 proportion.

  As described above, it is configured that it is easier to select the change pattern to be the rendering mode B at an early stage than when the super reach jackpot is the super reach deviation. Thereby, the reliability with respect to a big hit is high, so that the timing used as the production | presentation aspect B is an early change pattern.

  Further, the change pattern in the present embodiment is configured such that the effect mode B can be determined more easily than the effect mode A as the value of the remaining number K becomes smaller (that is, as the change of the advance object approaches).

  In the case of executing a plurality of prefetch advance notice effects, in step S3909, a change pattern for each advance notice effect type is determined. Specifically, when it is decided to execute the countdown advance notice effect and the lamp advance notice effect, the change pattern in the countdown advance notice effect and the change pattern in the lamp advance notice effect are respectively determined.

  In the present embodiment, the change pattern is determined using the common change pattern selection lottery table (see FIGS. 42 (a) to (c)) regardless of the type of pre-reading advance notice effect. The change pattern may be determined using a change pattern selection lottery table different for each type of advance effect. As a result, the selection ratio of the change pattern can be made different for each type of prefetch notice effect, and even in the common effect mode, the reliability for a big hit can be made different for each type of prefetch notice effect. For example, even with the effect mode at the same stage, the expectation for the big hit can be made different between the effect mode A in the countdown advance effect and the effect mode A in the character advance effect.

  FIG. 42 (d) is an explanatory view showing the effect mode A and the effect mode B for each pre-read advance notice effect. For example, in the countdown notice effect, a blue countdown display is performed as the effect mode A, and a red countdown display as the effect mode B. In the character advance presentation effect, the character A is displayed as the effect mode A, and the character B is displayed as the effect mode B. Further, in the lamp preview effect, the decoration LED 25 is caused to emit light in blue as the effect mode A, and the decoration LED 25 is emitted in red as the effect mode B. In the present embodiment, the two-stage presentation mode is provided for any pre-reading notice type, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of stages of the effect mode may be different depending on the type of preview notice. Specifically, in the countdown notice effect, the two-step effect mode (render mode A and effect mode B) is, in the character advance effect, the three-step effect mode (render mode A to effect mode C); It is good also as that the stage production | presentation aspect (presentation aspect A-presentation aspect D) is each provided. In addition, a special effect mode included only in the change pattern selected in the case of a big hit (for example, a performance mode of a countdown notice effect for performing countdown display in rainbow color, a character displaying a rare character (premium character) It is also possible that a presentation effect of the advance presentation effect is provided. That is, when the advance notice effect according to the special effect mode is generated, it is notified that a big hit will be made.

  Further, in step S3904, when the pre-reading advance notice flag is set, that is, when the new pending storage is the subsequent pending storage, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts the remaining number K from the second pending storage number. It is determined whether or not "1" (step S3911), and if it is "1" (that is, if the previous pending storage and the subsequent pending storage are consecutive), the prefetch notice determination processing is performed as it is finish. In this way, although it is decided not to execute the pre-reading notice effect for the pending storage following the preceding pending storage, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect for the pending storage following the prior pending storage (for example, The preview advance notice effect may be executed only in the change corresponding to the pending storage of

  If the value obtained by subtracting the remaining number K from the second pending storage number is not “1”, an execution number determination lottery for determining the execution number S is performed (step S3912). In addition, since it is determined in steps S3915 and S3916 to be described later whether or not the execution of the advance notice announcement effect for the advance notice target of the pending storage is determined, even if the execution number S is determined in step S3912, the advance notice advance effect is not executed There is. In step S3912, specifically, the number of executions is determined using the number-of-executions determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram of the execution number determination lottery table. The number-of-executions determination lottery table shown in FIG. 43 corresponds to the number of executions S of prefetch advance notice effects according to the result of the winning determination, for each value (maximum number of executions) obtained by subtracting the remaining number of times K Although determination values are assigned, in the example shown in FIG. 43, the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown to simplify the description. For example, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for determining the number of times of execution, and determines a determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, if the value (maximum number of executions) obtained by subtracting the remaining number of times K from the second pending storage number is “2”, the number of executions S will be the number of executions regardless of whether the winning determination result is a big hit "2" is determined.

  Also, for example, if the value obtained by subtracting the remaining number of times K from the second pending storage number (maximum number of executions) is “3”, the winning determination result is the super reach jackpot (included in the new start winning command) If the designated symbol designation command is the designated symbol 2 designation command or the designated symbol 3 designation command and the variation category command is the variation category 23 command or the variation category 26 command), “2” is determined as the number of times of execution S at a rate of 30/100. And "3" is determined as the number of executions S at a rate of 70/100.

  Also, for example, if the value obtained by subtracting the remaining number of times K from the second pending storage number (maximum number of executions) is “3”, the winning determination result is out of the super reach (included in the new start winning command) "2" is determined as the number of executions S at a rate of 70/100 when the designated symbol designation command is the designated symbol 1 designation command and the variation category command is the variation category 8 command or the variation category 10 command), 30/100 “3” is determined as the number of executions S at a rate of

  Also, for example, if the value obtained by subtracting the remaining number of times K from the second pending storage number (maximum number of executions) is “4”, the winning determination result is the super reach jackpot (included in the new start winning command) If the designated symbol specification command is the designated symbol 2 designation command or the designated symbol 3 designation command and the variation category command is the variation category 23 command or the variation category 26 command), "2" is determined as the number of times of execution S at the rate of 10/100. Then, "3" is determined as the number of executions S at a rate of 30/100, and "4" is determined as the number of executions S at a rate of 60/100.

  Also, for example, if the value obtained by subtracting the remaining number of times K from the second pending storage number (maximum number of executions) is “4”, the winning determination result is out of the super reach (included in the new start winning command) (2) is determined as the number of executions S at a rate of 60/100 if the designated symbol designation command is the designated symbol 1 designation command and the variation category command is the variation category 8 command or the variation category 10 command), 30/100 “3” is determined as the number of executions S at a rate of and “4” is determined as the number of executions S at a rate of 10/100.

  After step S3912, the CPU for effect control 101 stores (stores) the determined number of executions S in a predetermined storage area (storage area storing a new start winning command) in the second start winning command storage area (storage area) Step S3913). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the remaining number K from the second hold storage number is the same as the stored execution number S (step S3914). If the value obtained by subtracting the remaining number of times K from the second number of pending storages and the number of executions S are equal to each other, the pre-reading advance notice effect for the earlier pending storage and the pre-reading advance notice for the subsequent pending memory are continuously executed. It is the case to get. If it is not the same value (if the prefetching preview effect for the previous storage and the prefetching effect for the later storage can not be performed successively), the above-mentioned normal prefetching execution lottery process is performed (step S3915), and step It transfers to S3917. In the case of the same value (when the prefetching preview effect for the previous storage and the prefetching effect for the later storage can be executed successively), special prefetch notice execution lottery processing (special prefetch notification execution lottery process) (Step S3916), and proceeds to step S3917.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the special pre-reading notice execution lottery process. In the special pre-reading notice execution lottery process, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not the pre-reading notice effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “first pre-reading notice”) to the previous hold storage is the countdown notice effect (step S3931), if it is the countdown notice effect, the process proceeds to step S3934. If it is not the countdown notice effect, a countdown notice execution lottery is performed to determine the presence or absence of the countdown notice effect (step S3932), and the lottery result is stored in the second start winning command storage area (new start winning command Are stored (stored) in the storage area (step S3933).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the preceding prefetch notice is a character advance effect (step S3934). If it is a character advance effect, the process proceeds to step S3937. If it is not the character advance presentation effect, the character announcement execution lottery which decides the presence or absence of execution of the character announcement presentation is done (step S3935), the drawing result is designated storage area in the 2nd starting winning combination command storage area (new starting winning combination command Are stored (stored) in the storage area (step S3936).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the previous prefetch notice is a lamp advance effect (step S3937), and if it is a lamp advance effect, the special prefetch advance notice execution lottery process is ended as it is. If it is not a lamp advance presentation effect, the CPU for effect control 101 performs a lamp announcement execution lottery to determine the presence or absence of execution of the lamp announcement presentation (step S3938), and the lottery result is stored in a predetermined storage area A new start winning command is stored (stored) in the storage area storing the command (step S3939). In steps S3932, S3935, and S3938, specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute preview advance notice effect using the prefetch advance notice selection lottery table shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the pre-reading advance notice effect for the previous holding memory and the pre-reading notice effect for the subsequent holding memory can be successively performed, the pre-reading for the subsequent hold memory is performed by performing the special pre-reading notice execution lottery process As the advance notice effect, only the advance notice notice effect of a type different from the preceding advance notice is executed.

  After steps S3915 and S3916, the CPU for effect control 101 determines, as a result of the prefetch notice execution lottery process, whether or not to execute any prefetch notice effect (step S3917), and does not execute any prefetch notice effect The pre-reading advance notice determination process is ended as it is. When executing any pre-reading advance notice effect, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the second hold storage number to the remaining number P, which is the number of changes until the pre-reading advance effect for the subsequent hold storage ends (step S3918). For example, in the case of the third second pending storage, “3” is set to the remaining number of times P. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the standby flag (step S3919), and proceeds to step S3909.

  As a result, also in the case of executing the pre-reading advance notice effect for the subsequent hold storage, the change pattern according to the second hold storage number is selected (step S3909 is executed). However, since the configuration is such that the execution of the previewing notice effect for the subsequent hold memory is awaited until the prefetched notice effect for the previous hold memory is ended, the process is started from the effect aspect of the determined change pattern . Further, as described above, the change pattern is configured such that the effect mode B can be determined more easily than the effect mode A as the value of the remaining number K becomes smaller (that is, as the change of the advance object approaches). Therefore, even if the same change pattern is selected, pre-reading preview effect for pending storage that occurs when pre-reading preview effect is not executed is more effective in the case of executing pre-reading preview effect for subsequent pending storage. It becomes a structure which is easy to start look-ahead notice production | presentation from the production | presentation aspect B with high reliability with respect to a big hit rather than the case where it performs.

  For example, when the pre-reading advance notice effect (the pre-reading advance notice effect) for the first second pending storage is being performed, the subsequent pending storage occurs, and the second pending storage number is “3”. When Pt12 is selected as the pattern, the execution of the advance notice announcement effect is restricted (standby) when the remaining change K is "2", and the advance notice advance effect is executed when the remaining change K is "1". As a result, in preview mode B, the previewing preview effect to be performed later is started. That is, even when Pt12 is selected, pre-reading notice effect to pending storage which occurs when pre-reading notice effect is not executed is executed in the case of executing pre-reading notice effect to subsequent holding memory. It is a structure which is easy to start pre-reading advance notice production from production mode B with high reliability to a big hit rather than a case.

  In the present embodiment, a prefetch notice execution lottery process (hereinafter, referred to as "first prefetch notice execution lottery process" with reference to step S3905) for pending storage generated when prefetch advance notice effects are not being executed. The prefetch notice execution lottery for the later retention memory in the case where the prefetch notice effect for the earlier retention memory and the prefetch notice effect for the later retention memory can be executed successively (hereinafter, “second prefetch notice execution lottery process” (See step S3914), and the prefetch notice execution lottery for the later retention memory in the case where the prefetch notice effect for the earlier retention memory and the prefetch notice effect for the later retention memory can not be executed successively , "3rd pre-reading notice execution lottery processing". Refer to step S3916), pre-reading preview The proportion of execution are the same (in either case, to determine whether to execute using a look-ahead warning selection lottery table shown in FIG. 41), but with the fact, not limited thereto.

  For example, in the first prefetch notice execution lottery process, the second prefetch notice execution lottery process, and the third prefetch notice execution lottery process, the execution ratio of the preview notice effect may be different. As a result, it is possible to vary the pre-read advance notice effect that is easy to be executed depending on the situation, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  Also, for example, the execution ratio of the prefetch notice effect in the first prefetch notice execution lottery process and the second prefetch notice execution lottery process is the same, and in the third prefetch notice execution lottery process, the execution ratio of the prefetch notice effect is the other The pre-read advance notice execution lottery process may be different. As a result, when the preview advance notice effect is continuously executed (the third prefetch notice execution lottery process) and executed not continuously (the first prefetch notice execution lottery process, the second prefetch notice execution lottery process) With this, it is possible to make the pre-read preview effect easy to be executed different, and to improve the interest.

  Also, for example, the execution ratio of the prefetch notice effect in the second prefetch notice execution lottery process and the third prefetch notice execution lottery process is the same, and the execution rate of the prefetch notice effect in the first prefetch notice execution lottery process The pre-read advance notice execution lottery process may be different. As a result, when the advance notice object is the pending storage generated when the prefetch advance notice effect is not being executed (the first prefetch advance notice execution lottery process) and the subsequent pending storage (the second prefetch advance notice execution lottery process, In the third pre-reading notice execution lottery process), it is possible to differ the pre-reading notice effect which is easy to be executed, it is possible to improve the interest.

  Also, for example, the execution ratio of the prefetch notice effect in the first prefetch notice execution lottery process and the third prefetch notice execution lottery process is the same, and in the second prefetch notice execution lottery process, the execution ratio of the prefetch notice effect is the other The pre-read advance notice execution lottery process may be different. As a result, it is possible to vary the pre-read advance notice effect that is easy to be executed depending on the situation, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even in the case of executing pre-reading advance notice effect for subsequent storage, the change pattern determination lottery process (step S3909) is performed using the change pattern selection lottery table based on the second storage number for storage. Although it is decided to determine the change pattern by some means, it is not limited to this. For example, in the case of executing pre-reading advance notice effect for the later pending storage, the change pattern may be selected using a change pattern selection lottery table based on the value of the number of times of execution S. Specifically, when step S3909 is executed via step S3919, the change pattern selection table based on the number of executions S (if the number of executions S is “2” (the second number of pending storages is “2 The change pattern selection lottery table shown in FIG. 42 (a), if the number of executions S is "3" (the second number of pending storages is "3", "4" In any case, the change pattern selection lottery table shown in FIG. 42 (b), and the change pattern selection lottery table shown in FIG. 42 (c) if the number of executions S is “4”. The determination lottery process may be performed to select a change pattern.

  FIG. 44 is a flow chart showing a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted also at the time of power failure recovery (see step S44), but as shown in FIG. 44, in this embodiment, it is normal time Since, based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern command is received, it moves to the production design fluctuation start processing and starts the fluctuation indication of the production design, the fluctuation of the production design only by receiving the display result specification command without receiving the fluctuation pattern command The display does not start.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern (stopped) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, the processing of step S8002 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect pattern according to the variable display pattern (the change pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means Display result determining means for determining the symbol) is realized. In addition, when pseudo run is designated by the change pattern command, CPU101 for production control is a chance eye design (for example, "223" or "445" as a temporary stop symbol of a pseudo run in step S8002. Also, although it is not a reach, a combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol whose one symbol is off is also determined. Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the CPU for effect control 101 may determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on the received fluctuation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the production symbol based only on the fluctuation pattern command. .

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory view showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 46, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. Determine the combination of the production design that the 3 designs are aligned with the same even design as the design. In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates "probable big hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control has 3 symbols as a stop symbol. Determine the combination of the production symbols aligned with the same odd symbols.

  Also, if the received display result specification command indicates "Suddenly positive probability big hit" or "small hit" (if the received display result specification command is the display result 4 specification command or the display result 5 specification command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of “off” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when it is accompanied by the reach effect, the combination of the effect pattern with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined. Further, the combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

  For example, the CPU for effect control 101 extracts a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data representing a combination of effect symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other, the stop symbol of the effect symbol decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

  In addition, also about a production pattern, it is called a big hit design the stop pattern (combination of the symbols in which the left middle and the right are all aligned with the same design) that evokes a big hit. Further, in this embodiment, since the stop display is performed in a state in which the left middle, the right and the left are aligned with the odd symbols when it becomes the definite variation big hit, it is recalled that the odd symbols become the definite variation big hit. The symbol that reminds me of such a big hit is called a odd symbol. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the big hit is normal, the left middle, the right, and the left are evenly displayed with the even symbols, so even symbols are not likely to be a big hit (usually a big hit) . Such a pattern that reminds me of not becoming a definite big hit is called a non-deterministic pattern. In addition, the stop design which reminds of the release is called the release design.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs advance notice on the effect display device 9 during the fluctuation display of the indication pattern (notice effect except for advance notice effect. For example, step-up notice effect and mini character notice effect, movable object notice effect, effect blade role ) Is executed, and an advance notice effect setting process of setting an effect mode of the notice effect is executed (step S8003).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the pre-reading advance notice flag is set (step S8011), and if it is not set, the process shifts to step S8014. If it is set, "1" is subtracted from the remaining number of times K (step S8012), and the prefetching notice effect is set according to the remaining number K, the advance notice effect type and the change pattern (step S8013). Specifically, first, from the storage area of the second start winning command storage area, the effect control CPU 101 sets “1” as the advance notice effect type information (information indicating which advance notice effect is to be executed). The change pattern information and the pre-read advance notice effect type information (information indicating which pre-read advance notice effect is to be performed) is extracted from the earliest storage area in which “is stored. Next, based on the extracted change pattern information and the remaining number of times K, the effect mode in the pre-read advance notice effect to be executed is specified (see FIGS. 42 (a) to (c)). Then, based on the specified effect mode and the extracted advance notice effect type information, a specific effect mode in the advance notice effect is set. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 36 (B), first, Pt11 as the change pattern and executing the character preview effect are extracted from the storage area 1, and then the remaining number K is "1". From this, with reference to the change pattern selection lottery table shown in FIG. 42 (b), the effect mode B is specified as the effect mode in the previewed advance effect to be executed. Then, with reference to the effect mode table shown in FIG. 42 (d), the effect mode for displaying the character B is set as the effect mode B in the character advance effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the standby flag is set (step S8014), and if it is not set, the process proceeds to step S8004. If it is set, "1" is subtracted from the remaining number P (step S8015).

  Next, when executing the fluctuation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory view of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the effect device (component for effect) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect pattern. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 47 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern. When it is determined to execute the advance effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the advance effect in step S8004.

  In the process table used when effect control is executed for the fluctuation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. It should be noted that instead of setting symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying symbols are generated in combination according to the determined stop symbols and the pseudo stop symbols in the pseudo reunion and the slip effect. May be

  In addition, the CPU for effect control 101, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (effects display device 9 as effect parts, effect elements as effect parts Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8006). For example, in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9, an instruction is output to the VDP 109. Further, in order to control various lamps to turn on / off, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35. In addition, in order to output sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

  In this embodiment, the CPU for effect control 101 controls variable display of the effect pattern according to the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command in a one-to-one manner, but the CPU 101 for effect control controls the fluctuation pattern command The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8007).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 48 and FIG. 49 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing, first, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the big hit symbol has been displayed in a stopped state but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed, so the processing to display the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (discard symbol, big hit symbol) (step S8302).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the pre-reading advance notice flag is set (step S8314), and when it is not set (when the pre-reading advance notice effect is not performed), the process proceeds to step S8317. If it is set, that is, if preview advance notice effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the remaining number K is “0” (step S8315), and it is not “0”. In the case, the process moves to step S8303. If it is "0", the prefetch advance notice flag is reset (step S8316), and the process proceeds to step S8317. As described above, the advance notice advance effect is ended at the time of the change stop when the remaining number K becomes “0”.

  In step S8317, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the standby flag is set (step S8317), and if it is not set, the process proceeds to step S8303. If both the prefetch advance notice flag and the standby flag are set (Y in step S8314 and Y in S8317), the prefetch notice to the later hold storage is performed until the prefetch advance notice effect on the previous hold storage is ended. It is a case where it is waiting for execution of an effect. In addition, when the pre-reading advance notice flag is not set and the stand-by flag is set (N in step S8314, Y in S8317), the pre-reading advance notice effect for the previous pending storage is ended, and for the subsequent pending storage This is a case where the advance notice production has not been started.

  If the standby flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the remaining number of times P is the same as the number of executions S (step S8318). If not, the process proceeds to step S8303. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of executions S stored in the second start winning command storage area and the number of remaining times P have the same value. In this way, it is determined whether or not to start from the next change the pre-reading advance notice effect for the later pending storage.

  If the remaining number of times P is the same as the number of execution times S, the effect control CPU 101 resets the standby flag (step S8319), sets the pre-reading advance notice flag (step S8320), and sets the remaining number of times P to the remaining number of times K. The value is set (step S8321), the value of the remaining number P and the value of the execution number S are reset (step S8322), and the process proceeds to step S8303.

  Further, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control CPU 101. The process proceeds to step S8316.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. Check whether the big hit start designated command reception flag indicating that it is received or the small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designated command received flag which indicates that the small hit / suddenly sudden change big hit start specified command is received (step S8305) . When the big hit start designated command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly definite big hit big start designated command reception flag is set, CPU101 for production control resets the stop design indicatory flag (step S8306), according to fanfare production A process table is selected (step S8307). If the big hit start designated command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly definite big hit big start designation command received flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number According to data 1 and movable member control data 1), the effect device (effect display device 9 as effect component, various lamps as effect component, speakers 27 as effect component, and movable member 78 as effect component and effect Control of the blade combination members 79a, 79b) is executed (step S8309).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  If a big hit is determined in step S8303, the prefetch advance notice flag and the standby flag are reset. As a result, when a big hit occurs in a variation before the preview target of the preview advance production, the preview advance production is forcibly ended, so that the preview advance production is executed across the jackpot gaming state. It is possible to prevent the reduction of the rendering effect in the previewed preview effect. In the case of a small hit in step S8303, the prefetch advance notice flag and the standby flag may be reset or may not be reset.

  If it is determined that neither a big hit nor a small hit is made (N in step S8303), the CPU 101 for effect control resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation specification command reception flag and the second symbol variation specification command reception flag. Note that the effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process processing or the fourth symbol process processing (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 44, the fluctuation pattern). If the command reception flag is confirmed, the variation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately). However, for example, since the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both of the effect control process processing and the fourth symbol process processing, as shown in this embodiment, at the time of the end of variation, etc. It is desirable to reset at the time of, or at the time of the big hit end, in the big hit end effect processing. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8311).

  FIG. 50 is a timing chart in the case of executing pre-reading advance notice effect for the later hold display. The timing chart shown in FIG. 50 shows a display example of the effect display device 9 for each timing, the presence or absence of execution of each advance notice effect (countdown notice effect, character advance effect, lamp advance effect), and occurrence of start winnings. There is. The timing chart shown in FIG. 50 is a timing chart in the high base state.

  First, fluctuation is performed from timing T1 to timing T2. At this time, in addition to the variation to be started, three second holding memories are stored, and a character advance notice effect to the second second holding memory is executed. It is assumed that Pt11 is selected as a change pattern corresponding to the character advance presentation effect. At this time, since the remaining number K is “2”, a character advance notice effect for displaying the character A (effect mode A) is performed.

  Next, fluctuation is performed from timing T3 to timing T5. At this time, in addition to the variation to be started, two second holding memories are stored, and the character preview effect for the first second holding memory is executed. Since Pt11 is selected and the remaining number K is “1”, a character advance notice effect for displaying the character A (effect mode A) is performed. Then, at the timing T4 during the fluctuation, the start winning combination occurs, and the third hold storage (the later hold storage) is stored, and the hold display 500 corresponding to the subsequent hold storage is displayed. At this time, it is determined that the countdown advance notice effect whose change pattern is Pt12 and the lamp advance notice whose change pattern is Pt13 are to be executed with respect to the later storage (ie, the second start winning command storage area) (B) stores the information of the content illustrated in FIG. In addition, although the display example (the 2nd display example from the left) in which three pending | holding display is displayed is shown as a display example of the effect display apparatus 9 with respect to the fluctuation | variation over the timing T3 to the timing T5, This is a display example in the period from the timing T4 to the timing T5, and in the period from the timing T3 to the timing T4, two suspension displays are displayed.

  Then, the fluctuation is performed from timing T6 to timing T7. At this time, two second holding memories are stored in addition to the variation to be started, and the character preview effect for the variation to be started is executed. Since Pt11 is selected and the remaining number K is “0”, a character advance notice effect for displaying the character B (effect mode B) is performed. In addition, by executing the character advance notice for the previous hold storage, the execution of the countdown notice effect and the lamp notice for the subsequent hold storage is on standby (limit).

  Then, the fluctuation is performed from timing T8 to timing T9. At this time, one second holding memory is stored in addition to the change to be started, and the countdown notice effect and the lamp notice effect for the first second hold memory are executed. Since Pt12 is selected as the change pattern of the countdown notice effect, and the remaining number K is “1”, the countdown notice effect of displaying the countdown display in red (effect mode B) is performed. In addition, since Pt13 is selected as the change pattern of the lamp advance effect, and the remaining number of times K is “1”, the lamp advance effect (not shown) emitting the decoration LED 25 in red (effect mode B) It is carried out.

  Then, a fluctuation (a fluctuation corresponding to the start winning at timing T4) is performed from timing T10 to timing T11. At this time, the second hold memory is not stored in addition to the change started, and the countdown notice effect and the lamp advance effect for the start change are executed. Since Pt12 is selected as the change pattern of the countdown notice effect and the remaining number K is "0", the countdown notice effect of displaying the countdown display in red (effect mode B) is performed. In addition, since Pt13 is selected as the change pattern of the lamp advance effect, and the remaining number of times K is "0", a lamp advance effect (not shown) for emitting the decoration LED 25 in red (effect mode B) It is carried out.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, it is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling it to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) which is advantageous to the player, and is still started With respect to no variable display, pending storage means (in the present example, the first pending storage buffer, the second pending storage buffer) for storing as pending storage and deciding means for determining whether or not to control in the advantageous state (in the present example) In the game control microcomputer 560, a portion for executing step S61) and a determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled in an advantageous state before the determination means (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560) The first notice effect (in this example, the character notice effect in this example), based on the determination in step S220, S222, and S223) and the determination unit The second notice effect (in this example, the countdown notice effect in the present example) that can be changed to a plurality of stage effect modes (in this example, the effect mode A and the effect mode B) having different degrees of expectation A presentation execution unit (in this example, a process table in the microcomputer 100 for presentation control which selects a process table corresponding to the advance announcement presentation effect at step S8004 and executes steps S8006 and S802), the announcement presentation execution unit In the case where a plurality of notice object pending storages that are subject to notice of the notice effect are stored, they are stored later after the variable display with respect to the first notice object pending storage (in this example, the previous hold storage) stored earlier. It is possible to execute an advance notice effect for the second advance notice object pending storage (in this example, the later retention storage) (in this example, a microphone for effect control). By executing steps S8314 to S8322 shown in FIG. 49, computer 100 waits until the pre-reading preview effect for the previous pending storage ends (that is, the variation corresponding to the previous pending storage ends), and then Pre-read advance notice effect for the hold storage of the second group), and the first notice object hold for the first notice object hold storage (in this example, the character notice effect for the first hold memory), the second notice object hold storage When executing the second notice effect for the (in this example, the countdown notice effect for the subsequent retention memory), it is easy to start the second notice effect by the effect mode (in this example, the effect mode B) of the stage with high expectation. (In this example, as the change pattern of the effect mode of the countdown advance effect, the closer to the change of the advance object, the easier it is to change to the effect mode B. A pattern (see FIG. 42) is provided, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a change pattern based on the number of pending storages at the time of starting winning combination (step S3909), and executes countdown notice effect for subsequent pending storage In this case, by waiting until the end of the character preview effect for the previous storage, the countdown notice effect will be executed from the effect mode on the way of the selected change pattern, and as a result, the countdown advance effect will be produced mode B To make it easier to start). As a result, the notice effect for the second notice object pending memory having a relatively short execution period can be easily started from the effect mode in the stage of high expectation, and the interest can be improved.

  Also, as described above, the second notice effect (in this example, the countdown notice effect) is different from the first notice effect (in the present example, the character notice effect in this example) in the expectation (in this example, the countdown notice effect) Is more reliable than the character preview effect). This makes it possible to improve the interest. In the present embodiment, the second notice effect has a higher expectation than the first notice effect, but the first notice effect has a higher expectation than the second notice effect. Good.

  In the present embodiment, similarly to the “second notice effect”, the “first notice effect” is also a notice effect that can be changed to a plurality of effect modes (render mode A and effect mode B) having different degrees of expectation. Although the description has been made using (Character advance notice effect), the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an advance notice effect in which the effect mode is single may be set as the first advance notice effect, or an effect that can be changed to a plurality of effect modes having the same degree of expectation may be set as the first notice effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the “expected degree” is described using the expected degree (reliability) for becoming a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, becoming a small hit, transitioning to a high base state, transitioning to a high probability state, generating a specific effect, transitioning to a specific effect mode, or a predetermined benefit (eg, an item) It may be the degree of expectation for being given, etc.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the change timing of the effect mode in the “second advance notice effect” is at the start of fluctuation, but it is not limited to this. For example, the effect mode may be changed at the timing when a predetermined effect is executed during fluctuation, or at the timing when the player's action is detected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of change stages of the effect mode in the previewed advance effect is “2” (as the effect mode, the effect mode A and the effect mode B are provided), the effect mode of three or more stages It may be provided.

  In addition, it may be possible to execute a hold change notice effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes as the “first notice effect” or the “second notice effect”.

  In addition, when the second notice effect for the second notice object hold memory is executed after the first notice effect for the first notice object hold memory, the second notice effect is started by the effect mode at the stage of high expectation. The specific realization method of “it is easy to do” is not limited to the above. For example, the change pattern of the effect mode with respect to the pending storage (the first advance object pending storage) generated when the pre-reading advance notice effect is not executed, and the change pattern of the effect mode with respect to the subsequent pending storage (second advance object pending storage) And may be realized by selecting them using tables with different selection ratios. Specifically, a hold storage (second notice target hold storage) is performed after selecting a change pattern of the effect mode for the hold storage (first notice target hold storage) that occurs when the pre-reading advance notice effect is not executed. In the case of selecting the change pattern of the effect mode for), the change pattern started from the effect mode B may be selected at a high rate.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after executing the first notice effect on the first notice object pending storage, the notice effect executing means performs a single notice when executing the second notice effect on the second notice object pending memory. Compared with the case where the target holding memory is stored (in the present example, the target of the previewing preview effect is the holding memory that is generated when the preview advance effect is not being executed), the reliability is higher It is easy to start the second notice effect according to the effect mode (in this example, even when the common change pattern is selected, it is better than the case where the notice object is the pending storage generated when the advance notice effect is not being executed) In the case where the advance notice object is later on hold storage, it is easier to start the countdown advance notice effect by the effect mode B. In this example, Pt12 (in the effect mode A, the effect mode B, and the effect mode B for each variation). If the change pattern (which changes to) is selected, and if the advance notice is a pending storage that occurred when the preview advance effect is not being executed, then it is started by the presentation mode A, while the advance target is In some cases, it is possible to start the effect mode B by waiting for execution while the previous pending storage is fluctuating. This makes it possible to improve the interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the advance notice effect executing means can execute the notice effect so as not to continuously execute the same type of notice effect for the different notice object pending storage (in this example, the effect control micro computer The computer 100 executes the special pre-reading notice execution lottery process (step S3916) when the pre-reading notice effect for the subsequent holding storage can be performed continuously with the pre-reading notice effect for the previous holding storage (Y in step S3914). Thus, as pre-reading advance notice effect for the later storage, it may be possible to execute only pre-reading advance notice effect of a type different from the pre-reading advance announcement effect for the previous hold storage). If the same type of pre-reading advance rendition is performed in succession, the player may be misled as if a series of pre-reading advance rendition are continuing. Therefore, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being misled.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the execution condition of the prefetch advance notice effect is the high base state, and the advance notice target is the second hold storage, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the preview advance notice effect may be performed only in the low base state, or the preview notice effect may be performed in any of the low base state and the high base state. Also, the preview advance notice effect may be executable only in the high probability state or the low probability state, or the preview notice effect is executed even in either the high probability state or the low probability state. It may be possible. In addition, it may be possible to execute preview advance notice effects only when being controlled to a specific effect mode. In addition, it may be possible to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect in which the first hold storage is to be made an advance notice target.

  In addition, the pending storage that is the target of the advance notice of the advance notice advance effect is not limited to the super reach jackpot or the super reach omission. For example, it may be possible to carry out the advance notice of the advance notice effect, with a reserve memory such as a normal reach big hit, a normal reach out, a non reach out, a sudden probability change big hit, a small hit etc.

  In addition, when the pending storage stored prior to the pending storage that is the advance target is a big hit or reach loss, it is possible not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect, or it is earlier than the pending storage that is the advance target The execution of the advance notice effect may be ended when the jackpot or the reach is lost due to the fluctuation of. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution of the advance notice effect over the big hit or the reach, and it is possible to prevent the decrease in the effect of the advance notice effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when pending storage is newly generated when it is decided to execute the prefetching advance presentation effect for the subsequent pending storage, the prefetching advance presentation effect for the newly generated pending storage is executed. However, the configuration is not limited to this (see step S3903B). For example, it may be possible to store three or more pending storages, which are targets of advance notice of pre-reading advance notice effect. Even in that case, after the change to the previous hold storage is finished, the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect may be started in which the third and subsequent hold memories are targeted for notice. In that case, among the plurality of advance notice pending storages, one by one is sequentially executed from the pre-read advance notice effect for the previously saved advance pending memories for storage (for example, in the case where three advance pending storages are stored) The execution of the second pre-reading notice effect starts after the first pre-reading notice effect ends, and the execution of the third pre-reading notice effect starts after the second pre-reading notice effect ends ) May be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a non-execution variation that does not execute the pre-reading advance notice effect may occur between the pre-reading advance notice effect for the previous holding storage and the pre-reading notice effect for the subsequent holding memory. It is not limited to For example, the non-execution variation may not occur by setting the execution start timing of the pre-reading advance notice effect for the subsequent hold storage as the next change in which the pre-read advance notice effect for the previous hold storage is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the countdown notice effect, the character notice effect, and the lamp advance effect are provided as the advance notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to execute as a previewing notice effect a pending display notice effect that changes the display mode of the pending display to a mode different from normal (for example, a blue display mode with low reliability and a red display mode with high reliability). It may be

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the prefetch notice execution lottery process (steps S3905, S3914, S3915), an independent lottery is executed for each type of prefetch notice effect (see FIGS. 39 and 40). It is not limited to For example, a lottery to determine whether or not to execute preview advance notice effects, and a lottery to determine the type of preview advance notice effects to be executed may be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that one type of pending storage can be executed as a preview target and multiple types of prefetch advance notice effects can be executed. It is also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by selecting the change pattern, the change timing of the effect mode in the previewed advance effect and the effect mode after the change are collectively determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the presence or absence of a change in the effect mode or the effect mode after the change may be determined for each change.

  In addition, the display mode of the hold display can be changed stepwise according to the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state, and the hold display is displayed in the first display pattern in the first state as the hold display pattern, In the second state different from the first state, the hold display is displayed by the second display pattern different from the first display pattern, and the hold display at the same stage is displayed by the first display pattern and the second display pattern. May be able to output a common notification sound.

  For example, it is possible to execute as a preview advance notice effect a pending change notice effect of changing the display shape or color of the pending display to a shape or color stepwise or different from the normal time (first stage to fourth stage). It is assumed that the background can be changed triggered by an event (transition control of gaming state, transition control of effect mode, etc.). The type of background includes “background A” in effect mode A and “background B” in effect mode B, and the first display pattern in the first state where the type of background is “background A” (first stage (first stage) In the second state, the hold display is displayed at "□", the second stage: "■", the third stage: "○", the fourth stage: "◎", and the type of background is "background B". Then, the hold display is displayed in the second display pattern (first stage: “Δ”, second stage: “▲”, third stage: “☆”, fourth stage: “★”). Then, when the hold display is displayed (for example, at the start winning prize), the common voice is displayed regardless of the stage of the hold display to be displayed for the case where the type of background is background A and background B. The voice A may be output in the stage, the voice B in the second stage, the voice C in the third stage, and the voice D) in the fourth stage.

  As described above, the hold display is displayed corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means, and the display mode of the hold display can be changed in stages according to the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state The hold control means (for example, a part of the effect control microcomputer 100 capable of changing the display mode of the hold display to the first stage to the fourth stage); In 1 state (the type of background is "background A", etc.) the first display pattern (first stage: "□", second stage: "■", third stage: "○", fourth stage: "保留 ”) displays the hold display, and in the second state (the type of background is“ background B ”, etc.) different from the first state, the second display pattern different from the first display pattern (first stage:“ Δ , 2nd stage: "」 ", 3rd stage:" ☆ ", 2nd stage Stage: When displaying the hold display at “★”) and displaying the hold display at the same stage in the first display pattern and the second display pattern, it is possible to output a common notification sound (for example, A voice A may be output if it is one stage, a voice B if it is the second stage, a voice C if it is the third stage, and a voice D if it is the fourth stage. According to such a configuration, even if the type of background is different, a common output sound is output according to the stage, so that the player can easily recognize the degree of expectation by the hold display. It is possible to prevent the decrease.

  The number of stages of the display mode of the hold display may be different between the first state and the second state. For example, in the case of background A, the display display is suspended in four display patterns (first step: “□”, second step: “■”, third step: “○”, fourth step: “◎”) Is displayed, and when it is background B, a display pattern of five stages (first stage: “Δ”, second stage: “▲”, third stage: “☆”, fourth stage: “★”, fifth stage Stage: ":") may be used to display the pending display. Even in such a case, a common notification sound may be output when displaying the on-hold display in the display mode at the stage of the degree of expectation close. For example, if the first stage in the first state or the first stage in the second state, the voice A, if the second stage in the first state or the second stage in the second state, the voice B, the first state in the first state The voice C is output if it is any of the third and fourth stages in the third stage or the second state, and the voice D if it is five stages in the fourth stage or the second state in the first state. It is also good. Thereby, the player can easily recognize the rough expectation degree by the hold display.

  The hold control means is realized by the above-mentioned advance notice effect execution means (that is, the advance notice effect execution means displays a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means, and is in an advantageous state The display mode of the hold display can be changed stepwise according to the possibility of being controlled, and as the hold display pattern, the hold display is displayed in the first display pattern in the first state, and is different from the first state In the second state, the on-hold display is displayed with the second display pattern different from the first display pattern, and the common notification sound is displayed when the on-hold display at the same stage is displayed for the first display pattern and the second display pattern. Can be output).

  In addition, the display pattern may be determined using common data regardless of the type of background, and for the pending display of the same stage, the pending display of the same expectation will be displayed, and the pending stage change of the same pattern Is the hold phase change pattern of the same expectation. Also, since a common table is used, data capacity can be reduced. Also, a plurality of the same hold display for outputting the change sound can be displayed in the same period, and different channels may be allocated as use channels in each hold display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the output sound, and to improve the game interest. Furthermore, it is possible to display a plurality of stages of suspension display for outputting the change sound in the same period, and it is also possible to output the change sound by different channels according to the stage of the suspension display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the output sound, and to improve the game interest. In the low base state, the pending change announcement effect can be executed when the pending memory increases based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13, and in the high base state, based on the winning of the second start winning opening 14 The pending change advance presentation effect may be executable when the pending memory increases. Therefore, in the hold change notice operation in the same gaming state, since the common output sound is output regardless of the type of background at the same stage, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize the relationship of the degree of expectation by the hold display , The game interest can be improved. Further, the first state and the second state may be the same gaming state (for example, a low base state). As a result, the relationship between the degree of expectation by the hold display in the first state and the second state can be clearly recognized by the player, and the game interest can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of the type of pre-reading preview effect for the subsequent hold storage, the pre-reading advance notice for the subsequent hold storage is executed after waiting until the end of the pre-reading preview effect for the previous hold storage. However, it is not limited to this. For example, only when the pre-read advance notice effect of a specific type is executed for the later hold storage, the pre-read advance notice effect for the later hold storage is executed after waiting until the pre-read advance notice effect for the first hold memory is completed. You may do it. Specifically, description will be made using the following modified example 1. The description of the same parts as those of the embodiment described above will be omitted.

  In the first modification, the prefetch advance notice effect is a suggestion notice effect that indicates which hold memory is the hold memory that is the notice target and the hold memory that is the notice target is the hold memory. It can be classified into non-suggestive preview effects that are difficult to recognize. For example, the countdown notice effect indicating that the change in which the countdown display is “0” is the notice object is the suggested notice effect (note that the above-mentioned pending change notice effect can also be classified as the indicated notice effect), The character preview effect and the lamp preview effect only for displaying and emitting light are non-indication preview effects. In the first modification, only when the pre-reading advance notice effect for the previous hold storage and the pre-read advance notice effect for the following hold memory are both non-suggestment notice effects, the process waits until the pre-read advance notice effect for the previous hold memory ends. After that, it is assumed that the pre-reading notice effect to the later retention memory is executed.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the pre-reading advance notice determination process (step S800A) in the first modification. In the prefetch notice determination process, if the start winning winning command received in step S 3903 A indicates a super reach big hit or a super reach loss (Y in step S 3903 A), whether the standby flag or the duplicate notice flag is set It is determined whether or not it is (step S5205). The duplicate notice flag is a flag indicating that a plurality of prefetch notice notice effects for pending storage of different notice targets are simultaneously executed in duplicate (that is, the duplicate notice notice effect is being executed in duplicate). If one of the standby flag and the duplicate advance notice flag is set in step S5205, the pre-reading advance notice determination process is ended. If none of the standby flag and the duplicate advance notification flag is set, step S3904 is executed. As a result, when a new pending storage occurs while waiting for the execution of the prefetching preview effect for the later pending storage, or when a new pending storage occurs while the prefetching preview effect is being duplicated, the new pending storage is subject to a notice Although it is decided not to execute pre-read preview effect to be performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and when waiting for the execution of the pre-read preview effect for the later pending storage, or when the pre-read preview effect is being repeated When a new pending storage occurs, it may be possible to execute a pre-reading advance notice effect in which the new pending storage is targeted for a notice.

  Also, after step S3913, the CPU for effect control 101 executes the above-described normal prefetch notice execution lottery process (step S3915), and whether or not the previous prefetch notice effect is the character notice effect or the lamp notice effect (ie, It is judged whether or not it is non-suggested advance notice effect (step S5200). If the character advance notice effect or the lamp advance notice effect (in the case of the non-indication notice effect), whether the CPU 101 for effect control is determined to execute the character advance notice effect or the lamp advance effect in the normal advance notice execution lottery process or not In other words, it is determined (step S5201) whether or not it has been decided to execute the non-suggestive advance presentation effect. If character preview effect or lamp preview effect is to be performed (if it is determined to execute non-indication preview effect), the process proceeds to step S3918. As a result, when the prefetching preview effect for the previous hold storage and the prefetch notice effect for the subsequent hold storage are both non-suggestment preview effects, the process waits until the prefetch preview effect for the previous hold storage ends, It is realized to execute the pre-reading preview effect for the pending storage of the.

  In step S5200, if it is determined that the advance notice effect for the previous hold storage is not the character advance effect or the lamp advance effect (not the non-indication advance effect) (N in step S5200), or in step S5201, the character advance effect or lamp advance If it is determined that the effect is not to be executed (not to execute the non-suggested advance effect) is determined (N in step S5201), the CPU 101 for effect control usually selects any advance notice effect in the advance advance notice execution lottery process. It is determined whether execution has been determined (step S5202). If it is decided to execute any pre-reading advance notice effect, the second hold storage number is set as the remaining number R of pre-reading advance notice effects for the pending memory after being executed redundantly to the previous pre-reading advance notice effect (step In step S5203, a duplicate advance notification flag is set (step S5204), and the process proceeds to step S3909. If it is determined in step S5202 that no pre-reading advance notice effect is to be executed, the pre-reading advance notice determination process is ended as it is.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the first modification. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the overlapping notice flag is set after the step S8015 or when it is determined that the standby flag is not set in the step S8014 (step S5300). If the duplicate advance notice flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S8004. If the duplicate advance notice flag is set, “1” is subtracted from the remaining number R (step S5301), and the advance notice effect is set according to the remaining number R, the advance notice effect type and the change pattern (step S5302) It transfers to step S8004. In this way, when both of the pre-reading preview effect for the previous holding memory and the pre-reading preview effect for the second holding memory are suggestive pre-noting effects, or when one is a suggesting pre-noting effect and the other is a non-suggesting pre-noting effect, The pre-reading notice effect is being executed redundantly.

  FIG. 53 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process in the first modification. In the effect symbol variation stop process, if the remaining number of times K is not “0” in step S8315 (N in step S8315), the waiting flag is not installed in step S8317 (N in step S8317), If it is determined in step S8318 that the remaining number P is not the same as the execution number S (N in step S8318), or after step S8322, it is determined whether the remaining number R is "0" (step S5400), "0" If not, the process proceeds to step S8303, and if it is "0", the overlapping advance announcement flag is reset (step S5401), and the process proceeds to step S8303. As a result, redundant execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is finished.

  As described above, according to the first modification, the preview rendering effect execution means indicates, as the preview rendering, a suggestion preview rendering (in this example, the countdown preview rendering) which indicates which hold storage is the target storage for the notice. Non-suggestive advance notice effect (in this example, character advance notice effect, lamp advance notice effect), which makes it difficult for the player to recognize which hold storage is the hold target hold memory. And the advance notice effect can be executed by not simultaneously executing at least the non-suggested advance notice effects for different advance notice target pending memories (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the first modification). By performing steps S5200 to S5204, S3918, and S3919, the prefetch notice effect for the previous storage and the subsequent storage If both pre-reading advance notice effects for the non-indication pre-notice notice effect (Y in step S5200, Y in S5201), by making the execution of pre-notice pre-notice effect for the subsequent pending storage stand by, different pending storage as a notice target Simultaneously) may be performed). In the case where a plurality of non-suggestive advance notice effects for making advance notices of different hold memories are simultaneously executed, the player may have an excessive sense of expectation for the hold memories of one notice object. Therefore, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being misled.

  In addition, in the case where a plurality of suggestion notice effects different in notice object are executed at the same time, it may be difficult to understand which hold storage the player may expect. Therefore, such a thing can be prevented by restricting (prohibiting) not to simultaneously execute a plurality of suggestion notice effects different in notice object.

  In addition, the case where the prefetching notice effect with respect to the prior holding memory and the prefetching notice effect with respect to the subsequent holding memory are both suggestive notice effects, and the case where one is the suggested notice effect and the other is the non-suggesting notice effect, Of all cases where non-suggested preliminary effects are among each other, at least all of which are non-suggested preliminary effects are not required to be redundantly executed, and both are cases where suggested preliminary effects are among each other, and one is suggested About the case where it is a preliminary production and the other is a non-suggestive preliminary production, it may be redundantly executed or may not be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, only a single effect display device 9 is provided, but a plurality of effect display devices may be provided. Specifically, description will be made using the following modified example 2. The description of the same parts as those of the embodiment described above will be omitted.

  First, in the second modification, the sub-display device 9S configured with a liquid crystal display (LCD) smaller in size than the liquid crystal display (LCD) configuring the performance display 9 below the above-described effect display 9 Is provided. The display screen of the sub display device 9S is provided with an area (total holding storage display unit) 18c for displaying the total number (total holding storage number) which is the total of the first holding storage number and the second holding storage number. There is. In the second modification, by providing the total hold storage display unit 18c that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. . Note that instead of the total pending storage number display unit 18c, a first pending storage display unit for displaying the first pending storage number and a second pending storage display unit for displaying the second pending storage number are provided. May be

  Further, the display screen of the sub display device 9S is provided with an active display area 9A in which a predetermined display corresponding to the currently displayed variable display is displayed. In the second modification, in the active display area 9A, a display similar to the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c is performed as the predetermined display. Hereinafter, the display of the same mode as the hold display displayed in the active display area 9A is also referred to as the active display. In addition, as long as it can be recognized that the display corresponds to the currently displayed variable display, the display does not necessarily have to be the same as the display in the hold display, and another graphic or character may be displayed. .

  In this modification 2, in addition to the countdown advance announcement effect, the character advance announcement effect, and the lamp advance announcement effect described above, the hold change advance announcement effect can be executed as the advance announcement advance effect. The on-hold change notice effect is an effect that changes the on-hold display to a special display mode (in this example, a blue or red round display) different from the normal mode (in this example, the black round display). In the second modification, when the hold change announcement effect is executed, the display of the hold display is started in the normal mode at the timing when the start winning is generated, and then the action effect (action to be described later is performed at the shift timing of the hold display) The effect A or the effect B) is executed, and the effect that the pending display of the advance notice object is changed to any special display mode is executed (therefore, in the second modification, at least the effect of the pending change advance effect) It includes both the part that performs the presentation and the part that changes the pending display of the preview object). In addition, if the display mode of the pending display changes after the pending change advance presentation effect is executed, then the pending storage of the advance object is digested at the timing when the variable display of the advance object is started, and the special display mode of the advance target is While the hold display is erased, the active display of the special display mode is displayed in the active display area 9A. Then, when the variable display of the advance target is ended, the active display of the special display mode is erased. Therefore, in the second modification, when the on-hold change advance notice effect is executed, the display of the special display mode (on-hold display, active display) is continued until the change display of the on-the-off object is ended.

  In the second modification, when the start winning combination occurs, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the hold change advance notice effect determination table for determining the presence / absence and type of the hold change advance effect, Determine the presence and type of hold change announcement effects.

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory drawing showing a specific example of the hold change notice effect determination table in the second modification. As shown in FIG. 54, in the second modification, determination values are assigned to the no-hold change advance notice effect determination table for the no-hold change advance notice effect determination table and the no-hold change advance notice effects 1 to 6, respectively. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 54, in this modification 2, there are six types of suspension change announcement effects 1 to 6 as suspension change announcement effects.

  Hold change notice effect 1 executes action effect A at the shift timing of the hold display, and does not change the display mode of the hold display as it is in the normal mode (in this example, black round display) hold change notice effect It is. In addition, the pending change advance presentation effect 2 executes the action effect B only at the shift timing of the pending display, and does not change the display mode of the pending display as the normal mode (in this example, the black circular display). It is a notice effect. Therefore, in the second modification, when the hold change notice effect 1 or the hold change notice effect 2 is executed, only the action effect (action effect A or action effect B) is executed and the display mode of the hold display is Since it does not change, it corresponds to the so-called change pending announcement effect of so-called cassette.

  The pending change notice effect 3 is a pending change notice effect that executes the action effect A at the shift timing of the pending display and changes the display mode of the pending display to a blue circular display. The hold change notice effect 4 is a hold change notice effect that executes the action effect B at the shift timing of the hold display and changes the display mode of the hold display to a blue circular display. Further, the pending change notice effect 5 is a pending change notice effect that executes the action effect A at the shift timing of the pending display and changes the display mode of the pending display to a red circular display. In addition, the pending change notice effect 6 is a pending change notice effect that changes the display mode of the pending display to a red circular display while executing the action effect B at the shift timing of the pending display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 54, in the second modification, there are two types of action effects performed in the pending change advance notice effect, an action effect A and an action effect B. The action effect A is an action effect performed using only the sub display device 9S (sub display device). In addition, the action effect B is an action effect performed using the effect display device 9 (main display device) and the sub display device 9S (sub display device). Note that instead of using the liquid crystal display device alone when performing operation effects, for example, a predetermined change sound is output from the speaker at the timing when the hold display or the active display changes, or a lamp or LED is made to emit light. The effect may be accompanied by other effect devices, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 54, in the second modification, when the determination result indicated by the variation category command is non-reach out, or when the super reach is out, the determination result indicated by the variation category command is the super reach jackpot. In some cases, the execution of the pending change advance presentation effect may be determined.

  In the second modification, the pending change advance presentation effect is an effect capable of changing the display mode of the pending display using the secondary display device 9S (in the present example, the pending change advance presentation effect 1 with the action presentation A, and the pending change advance announcement effect 3 , And hold change notice effect 5. Hereinafter, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display by an aspect in which the effect display device 9 and the sub display device 9S are interlocked with the first hold change notice effect) (this example Then, it is divided roughly into hold change notice effect 2 with action effect B, hold change notice effect 4 and hold change notice effect 6. Hereinafter, it is also referred to as second hold change notice effect). As shown, in the case of a super reach jackpot, the rate at which the second pending change advance presentation effect is executed is relatively higher than the rate at which the first pending change advance presentation effect is executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 54, when the non-reach or the super reach is lost, the ratio at which the second hold change notice effect is relatively executed is higher than the ratio at which the first hold change notice effect is performed. It's getting lower. Therefore, in the second modification, when the second hold change notice effect is executed and the display mode of the hold display changes, the first hold change notice effect is executed and the display mode of the hold display changes. In comparison, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high.

  Moreover, in the second modification, the change display mode of the hold display includes the case where the hold display of the notice object changes to a blue round display and the case where the hold display changes to a red round display. As shown in FIG. 54, when the first hold change notice effect is executed, the ratio of relatively changing to the blue circular display is higher than the ratio of changing to the red circular display. . Further, as shown in FIG. 54, when the second hold change notice effect is executed, the ratio of the change to the red round display becomes higher than the change to the blue round display. There is. Therefore, in the second modification, the first suspension target of the suspension display has a blue circular shape depending on which of the first suspension change announcement effect or the second suspension change announcement effect is executed and the display mode of the suspension display is changed. The rate at which the display mode changes to either the display mode or the red round display mode is different.

  Moreover, in this modification 2, when the display mode of the hold display does not change even if the hold change notice effect is executed (that is, the hold change notice effect of hold (the hold change notice effect 1, the hold change notice effect 2) is executed If you have In addition, as shown in FIG. 54, the second hold change notice effect (in this example) of the second hold change notice effect (in this example, the second hold change notice effect in the present example) is executed It is higher than the rate at which the pending change notice effect 2) is executed. Therefore, in the second modification, the rate at which the display mode of the hold display of the notice object changes changes depending on which of the first hold change notice effect and the second hold change notice effect is executed. Specifically, in this second modification, the second hold change notice effect (in the present example, hold change notice effect 2) of the cassette is the first hold change notice effect (in the present example, the hold change notice effect) of the caste. Because the execution rate is lower than 1), the rate at which the pending display of the notice object changes when the second pending change advance presentation effect is executed is lower than when the first pending change announcement effect is executed. Is high. It is to be noted that not only the mode shown in the second modification but also the case where the first hold change notice effect is executed is relatively more targeted for notice than the case where the second hold change notice effect is carried out. You may comprise so that the ratio in which a pending | holding display may change may become high.

  The way of allocating the decision of the pending change advance presentation effect is not limited to that shown in the second modification. For example, when it is configured to be able to recognize whether or not it is possible to recognize which of the pending displays in the combined pending storage display unit 18c is the subject of the previous notice before the pending display changes. The execution of the first pending change notice effect or the second pending change notice effect may be determined at different rates depending on whether the pending display can be recognized or not recognized. In this case, for example, the hold display of a display mode (for example, a white round display) different from the final change mode (in this example, blue or red round display in the present example) but different from the normal mode. In the case where the hold display (so-called white hold display) suggesting that the display mode is changed is configured to be displayable, which hold display is notified depending on whether the white hold display is displayed or not. It can be guessed whether it can be an object. Therefore, the execution of the first hold change notice effect or the second hold change notice effect may be determined at different rates depending on whether the white hold display is displayed.

  Moreover, in this modification 2, although the case where the display mode of a pending | holding display is changed only once in pending | holding change prior notice production is shown, you may comprise the display mode of a pending | holding display being able to change two or more times. It may be configured to be changed a plurality of times including after becoming an active display). In this case, it may be configured to collectively determine change patterns, such as the number of times of change, and at which timing each change, and which display mode (such as color) is to be changed. Also, for example, in the case of being able to change a plurality of times including after becoming an active display, in the pending change notice effect determining process, a change pattern including a change after the active display is determined collectively It may be configured that only the change pattern of the hold display is determined in the hold change notice effect determination process, and the change pattern after becoming the active display is determined in the effect design start process at the start of the change. You may

  Moreover, in this modification 2, although the case where effect presentation is always performed in suspension change notice production is shown, the display mode of suspension display changes without performing operation presentation without being limited to such a mode. It may be configured to have Also, in the case of executing a pending change advance presentation effect without such an action presentation, when the display mode of the pending display (including the active display) may be changed a plurality of times as described above, It may be configured to determine at which one of a plurality of change timings the operation effect is to be performed, and to determine the number of times the operation effect is performed.

  Further, in the second modification, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher in the case where the action effect B is executed than in the case where the action effect A is executed, or the so-called change of holding of the gusset Although the case in which the degree of advantage is high, such as a small proportion of the preliminary effects, is shown, the invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, conversely, the case where action effect B is performed may be configured to have a lower degree of advantage than the case where action effect A is performed.

  Next, a specific example of the effect mode of the pending change advance presentation effect will be described. FIG. 55 and FIG. 56 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the effect mode of the pending change advance presentation effect in the second modification. Among them, FIG. 55 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the first hold change notice effect (hold change notice effect 1, hold change notice effect 3, hold change notice effect 5). Further, FIG. 56 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the second hold change notice effect (hold change notice effect 2, hold change notice effect 4, hold change notice effect 6). In FIGS. 55 and 56, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (1) (2) (3).

  First, with reference to FIG. 55, an effect aspect of the first hold change notification effect will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 55 (1), it is assumed that the variable display of the left middle display symbol is executed in the effect display device 9 (main display device), and the active display in the sub display device 9S (sub display device) While a predetermined display (active display) corresponding to the variable display is displayed in the area 9A currently being executed, two hold displays are displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c (that is, two hold memories are provided). It shall be accumulated. Next, as shown in FIG. 55 (2), it is assumed that a new start winning combination has occurred, and the number of pending displays in the combined pending storage display portion 18c is increased by one to three. In addition, it is assumed that it is decided to execute the first hold change notice effect based on the occurrence of a new start winning combination (see step S6004). In the example shown in FIG. 55, it is assumed that it is decided to execute the on-hold change notice effect 3 or the on-hold change notice effect 5. Then, it is assumed that the variable display is ended as shown in FIG. 55 (3), one pending storage is digested, and the next variable display is started as shown in FIG. 55 (4). Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (4), it is assumed that the number of the pending display in the total pending storage display portion 18c is reduced by one to two since the one pending storage is digested.

  Next, when the start timing of action effect A (for example, one second after the start of fluctuation), as shown in FIG. 55 (4), action effect A is started in the sub display device 9S (sub display device) (step S8107 reference). In this example, as shown in FIG. 55 (4), an arrow 200 flies in the direction of the active display area 9A and the total hold storage display portion 18c in the sub display device 9S (sub display device) as the action effect A. Several types of effects are performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (5), in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, an effect is executed such that the arrow 200 hits the hold display of the advance notice target.

  Then, when the end timing of action effect A (for example, 6 seconds after the start of fluctuation), as shown in FIG. 55 (6), action effect A is ended in the sub display device 9S (sub display device) (see step S8109) And the display mode of the pending display of the notice target is changed (see step S8111). For example, in the case where the pending change notice effect 3 is executed, the pending display of the notice object in FIG. 55 (6) is changed to a blue circular display, and in the case where the pending change notice effect 5 is executed, FIG. In 55 (6), the hold display of the notice object is changed to a red circular display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 55, the case of executing hold change notice effect 3 or hold change notice effect 5 as the first hold change notice effect is shown, but when hold change notice effect 1 is executed In FIG. 55 (6), the hold display changes as it is in the normal mode (black circle display in this example), except that the action effect A is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 55 (4) (5). It will not be (it will be the first hold change announcement effect of so-called cassette). In this case, for example, an effect may be performed such that the arrow is not hit while the holding display is reversed although the effect is produced such that the arrow flies in the same manner as in FIG. 55.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 56, an effect aspect of the second hold change announcement effect will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 56 (1), it is assumed that the variable display of the left middle right design symbol is executed in the effect display device 9 (main display device), and the active display in the sub display device 9S (sub display device) While a predetermined display (active display) corresponding to the variable display is displayed in the area 9A currently being executed, two hold displays are displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c (that is, two hold memories are provided). It shall be accumulated. Next, as shown in FIG. 56 (2), it is assumed that a new start winning combination has occurred, and the number of pending displays in the combined pending storage display portion 18c is increased by one to three. In addition, it is assumed that it is decided to execute the second hold change announcement effect based on the occurrence of a new start winning combination (see step S6004). In the example shown in FIG. 56, it is assumed that it is decided to execute the on-hold change notice effect 4 or the on-hold change notice effect 6. Then, it is assumed that the variable display is ended as shown in FIG. 56 (3), one pending storage is digested, and the next variable display is started as shown in FIG. 56 (4). Further, as shown in FIG. 56 (4), it is assumed that the number of the pending display in the total pending storage display portion 18c is reduced by one to two since the one pending storage is digested.

  Next, when the start timing of action effect B (for example, one second after the start of fluctuation), as shown in FIG. 56 (4), the effect display device 9 (main display device) and the sub display device 9S (sub display device) The used effect B is started (see step S8113). In this example, as shown in FIG. 56 (4), as the action effect B, also in the direction of the active display area 9A of the sub display device 9S (sub display device) and the combined hold storage display portion 18c, effect display In the device 9 (main display device), an effect is performed such that the arrow 201 is flying. Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (5), the arrow 201 travels across the effect display device 9 (men display device) to the sub display device 9S (sub display device), and the sub display device 9S (sub display) In the total holding storage display unit 18c of the apparatus), the effect is executed in such a manner that the arrow 201 hits the holding display of the advance notice target.

  Then, at the end timing of action effect B (for example, 6 seconds after the start of fluctuation), as shown in FIG. 56 (6), the effect display device 9 (main display device) and the sub display device 9S (sub display device) The action effect B used is ended (see step S8115), and the display mode of the hold display of the notice object is changed (see step S8117). For example, in the case where the hold change notice effect 4 is executed, the hold display of the notice target in FIG. 56 (6) is changed to a blue circular display, and in the case where the hold change notice effect 6 is executed, the figure. At 56 (6), the hold display of the advance notice object is changed to a red circular display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 56, the case where the hold change notice effect 4 or the hold change notice effect 6 is executed as the second hold change notice effect is shown, but when the hold change notice effect 2 is executed In FIG. 56 (6), the pending display changes as it is in the normal mode (in this example, a black circle is displayed), except that the action effect B is executed in the same manner as FIG. 56 (4) (5). It will not be (it will be the second hold change announcement effect of so-called Gassee). In this case, for example, an effect may be performed such that the arrow is not hit while the holding display is reversed although the effect is performed such that the arrow flies in the same manner as in FIG. 56.

  As described above, according to the second modification, the first effect device (in this example, the sub display device 9S (sub display device)) and the second effect device (in the present example, the effect display device 9 (main Display device), and it is possible to display a specific display (in the present example, the hold display) using the first rendering device (in the present example, there is a combined hold storage display unit 18c in the sub display device 9S), It is possible to execute a change effect (in this example, a pending change advance effect) capable of changing the display mode of the display. In this case, the first change effect (in this example, the first change change notice effect (in the present example, the hold change notice effect 1 with action effect A, the hold change notice effect can be changed). Second change presentation (in this example, second hold change notice in which the display mode of the specific display can be changed by the mode in which the hold change notice effect 5)) and the first effect device and the second effect device are interlocked It is possible to carry out the effects (hold change advance notice effect 2 with action effect B, hold change advance notice effect 4 and hold change notice effect 6)). Then, the degree of expectation differs depending on whether the first change effect or the second change effect is executed and the display mode of the specific display changes (in this example, as shown in FIG. 54, the second hold change notice When the effect is performed and the display mode of the hold display changes, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is compared with the case where the display mode of the hold display changes due to the first hold change announcement effect being performed. high). Therefore, by making it possible to execute a plurality of types of change effects, it is possible to improve the effect of the change effects. Further, since the degree of expectation differs depending on which change effect is executed, it is possible to give the player an interest as to which change effect is executed.

  Note that the above-described advance notice effect executing means can execute change effects capable of changing the display mode of the specific display, and can change the display mode of the specific display using the first effect device, and It may be possible to execute a second change effect capable of changing the display mode of the specific display by an aspect in which the first effect device and the second effect device are interlocked.

  In the second modification, the hold display is described as the “specific display”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the corresponding display (active display) corresponding to the variable display may be set as the “specific display”. Specifically, it is possible to display the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display (for example, the active display corresponding to the currently-displayed variable display) using the first rendering device while the variable display is being performed (for example, sub-display) There is an active display area in which the active display is displayed on the display device 9S), a change effect that can change the display mode of the corresponding display (for example, the active display is different from the normal mode (black circle display in this example) A first change that can be executed to change the display mode of the corresponding display using the first effect device, which can execute an active display change advance notice effect that changes to a special display mode (in this example, a blue or red circular display) A pair (for example, effect first active display change notice effect capable of changing the display mode of the active display by using the sub display device 9S) and an aspect in which the first effect device and the second effect device are interlocked The second change effect that can change the display mode of the display (for example, the second active display change advance effect that can change the display mode of the active display by the mode in which the effect display device 9 and the sub display device 9S are interlocked) The degree of expectation is different depending on whether the first change effect or the second change effect is executed and the display mode of the corresponding display is changed (for example, the second active display change notice effect is executed When the display mode of the active display changes, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than when the first active display change notice effect is executed and the display mode of the active display changes. It is also good. Therefore, by making it possible to execute a plurality of types of change effects, it is possible to improve the effect of the change effects. Further, since the degree of expectation differs depending on which change effect is executed, it is possible to give the player an interest as to which change effect is executed.

  In the second modification, it is possible to execute both hold change notice production and active display change notice production as change production (however, in one change display, hold change notice production and active display change notice production are executed overlappingly) Control may be configured to not be performed, or only one of the hold change notice effect or the active display change notice effect can be executed as the change effect (the other effect is not performed at all) May be

  Further, in the second modification, for example, when the gaming state, the rendering state, or various setting states of the gaming machine are in the specific state, only one of the hold change notice effect or the active display change notice effect is executed. It may be configured to perform the other effect in a state different from the specific state. In addition, in a further different state, both the pending change advance presentation effect and the active display change advance presentation effect may be executable, and various configuration modes are conceivable.

  In the second modification, the first effect device is the sub display device 9S (sub display device), and the second effect device is the effect display device 9 (main display device). However, the first effect device is The second effect device is not limited to such a liquid crystal display device. For example, the first effect device and the second effect device may be configured by movable movable members (effect objects). Further, for example, the liquid crystal display device may be configured to be movable, and the first effect device or the second effect device may be configured by the liquid crystal display device configured to be movable. Furthermore, as the effect device, not only a liquid crystal display device or a movable member (effect product) but also a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED or a sound output device such as a speaker may be used.

  Moreover, in the modification 2, although the case where two presentation devices of the presentation display device 9 (main display device) and the sub display device 9S (sub display device) were used was shown, not only two but three or more effects The apparatus may be configured to be able to execute a pending change advance presentation effect or an active display change advance presentation effect.

  As an example using three rendering devices, for example, three liquid crystal display devices may be used to be able to execute action effects. In this case, for example, the first liquid crystal display device is configured to be movable, and an arrow is displayed while moving the first liquid crystal display device, and the arrow is transmitted to the sub display via the main display device. The effect presentation may be performed in such a manner as to fly toward the active display or the hold display of the device.

  In addition, for example, as the three effect devices, the operation effect may be configured to be executable using a liquid crystal display device, an LED, and a feature for effect effect. In this case, for example, when the rendering service is moved, the LEDs emit light sequentially from the LED located in the vicinity of the moved rendering service, and when the emission reaches the LED positioned in the vicinity of the liquid crystal display device, The effect presentation may be performed in such a manner that the display mode of the active display and the hold display on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device changes.

  In addition, when the effect presentation is configured to be executable using three or more presentation devices as described above, the degree of advantage increases as the effect presentation is executed in conjunction with a larger number of the presentation devices (for example, It may be configured to lower the proportion of the effect of the gasse, or to change to an advantageous change aspect). Also, conversely, as the effect presentation is performed by interlocking with a larger number of presentation devices, the degree of advantage may be reduced.

  Further, in the second modification, “the second change effect capable of changing the display mode of the corresponding display by the mode in which the first effect device and the second effect device are interlocked” means the first effect device and the second effect device The second change rendition is performed by acting in some manner. For example, “the second change effect capable of changing the display mode of the corresponding display by the mode in which the first effect device and the second effect device are interlocked” is the effect display device 9 (main display, as shown in FIG. 56) On the display screen of the device), an image such as an arrow is displayed to fly toward the sub display device 9S (sub display device) that displays the on hold display or the active display on the display screen of the device). An effect display may be performed. Also, for example, in the case where the main display device is replaced with the effect for presentation, the effect for presentation is moved toward the hold display or the active display so as to act by the physical operation. It may be something shown.

  Further, in the second modification, there are a plurality of display modes (for example, blue round display and red round display) in which the pending display can be changed, and either the first change presentation or the second change presentation is executed. Depending on whether the display mode of the hold display has changed, the rate at which the display mode changes to the display mode differs (for example, any of the first hold change notice effect or the second hold change notice effect is executed Depending on whether the display mode of the hold display has changed, the ratio of whether the hold display of the advance notice object changes to either the blue circular display or the red circular display may be different). Therefore, since the change mode differs depending on which change effect is executed, the player can be made interested in which change effect is executed.

  In addition, there are a plurality of display modes (for example, blue round display and red round display) in which the correspondence display can be changed, and either the first change presentation or the second change presentation is executed to display the correspondence display The rate at which the corresponding display changes to which display mode differs depending on whether the change has occurred (eg, either the first active display change notice effect or the second active display change notice effect is executed and the active display Depending on whether the display mode has changed, the ratio of change of the active display to either of the blue circular display and the red circular display may be different). Therefore, since the change mode differs depending on which change effect is executed, the player can be made interested in which change effect is executed.

  Further, in the second modification, when the display mode of the hold display does not change even when the change effect is executed (for example, when the hold change notice effect of hold (the hold change notice effect 1 and the hold change notice effect 2) is executed) ), And the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes varies depending on whether the first change presentation or the second change presentation is performed (for example, the second hold change In this case, the rate at which the pending display of the notice object changes may be higher than when the first pending change advance presentation effect is executed. Therefore, since the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes varies depending on which change effect is executed, the player can be made interested in which change effect is executed.

  In addition, there is a case where the display mode of the corresponding display does not change even when the change effect is executed (for example, when the active display change advance notice effect of Gasse is executed), either the first change effect or the second change effect is executed Depending on whether or not the display mode of the corresponding display changes, the rate at which the display mode changes (for example, the first active display change preview effect is executed relatively when the second active display change preview effect is executed) The rate at which the active display changes may be higher than in the case). Therefore, since the rate at which the display mode of the correspondence display changes varies depending on which change effect is executed, the player can be interested in which change effect is executed.

  Further, in the second modification, when the second change effect is executed and the display mode is changed, the degree of expectation is higher than when the first change effect is executed and the display mode is changed (for example, When the second hold change notice effect is executed and the display mode of the hold display changes, the degree of expectation for the big hit is compared with the case where the first hold change notice effect is executed and the display mode of the hold display changes. Also, when the second active display change notice effect is executed and the display mode of the hold display changes, the first active display change notice effect is executed and the display mode of the hold display changes The degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be higher than in the case of Therefore, the player's sense of expectation can be improved by executing the second change effect.

  The first hold change notice effect or the first active display change notice effect is executed when the second hold change notice effect or the second active display change notice effect is executed and the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes. The degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be higher than when the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed, or the first hold change notice effect or the first active display may be reversed. When the change notice effect is executed and the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes, the second hold change notice effect or the second active display change notice effect is executed, and the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes As compared with the case, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be configured to be high.

  Further, in the second modification, the jackpot expectation may be higher in the case where the second on-hold change preview effect or the second active display change on-off effect is executed and the display mode of the on-hold display or the active display changes. In addition to the jackpot expectation, for example, the expectation for the probability variation jackpot, the reach expectation, and the expectation for the generation of the pseudo ream may be increased. In addition, for example, the degree of expectation with respect to whether or not the hold display or the active display changes, or the degree of expectation with respect to which manner the hold display or the active display changes when there are a plurality of types of change May be

  Further, according to the second modification, the second rendering device is the main display device (in the present embodiment, the rendering display device 9 (main display device)), and the first rendering device is the sub-display device (in the present embodiment) , Sub-display device 9S (sub-display device)). Therefore, by using the main display device and the sub display device, it is possible to improve the rendering effect of the change presentation.

  In addition, it is possible to execute a common change effect when changing the display mode of the hold display and when changing the display mode of the correspondence display (for example, as shown in FIG. 55, the first hold change announcement effect is performed) The action effect A is executed in the same effect mode in the case of executing the first active display change advance notice effect and in the case of executing the second hold change advance effect, as shown in FIG. In the case of executing the second active display change notice effect, the action effect B is executed in the same effect mode, but strictly speaking, the arrow is hit depending on which pending display or active display is to be notified. Because the destination is different, some effects are common.) Therefore, it is possible to focus attention on which of the hold display and the correspondence display changes, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  In the second modification, the effect presentation A is performed when the first hold change notice effect is performed and the first active display change notice effect is performed, and the second hold change notice effect is performed. Both of the second active display change notice effect and the action effect B performed in the same manner may be performed in the same effect mode, or only one of them may be performed in the same mode. It is also good. For example, in the case of executing the first hold change advance notice effect and the case of executing the second hold change advance notice effect while executing the action effect A in the same effect mode in the case of executing the first hold change advance notice effect and the case of executing the first active display change notice effect. And the second active display change notice effect may be configured to execute action effect B of different effect modes. Also, conversely, for example, while the effect presentation B is executed in the same effect mode in the case of executing the second hold change advance notice effect and the case of executing the second active display change advance notice effect, the first hold change advance notice In the case of executing the effect and the first active display change notice effect, the operation effect A of different effect modes may be performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the variation control is started to notify the microcomputer for effect control 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of the pseudo sequence 1 Although one variation pattern command is transmitted, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called (2) after the stop may be transmitted a command indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. You may When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “the proportions are different” means not only those having different proportions such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. A: B = 100%: 0% is a concept that includes different proportions (ie, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above embodiment, for example, the case of variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of “1” to “9” and deriving and displaying the display result is shown, but the variable display is such an aspect Not limited. For example, the symbol to be variably displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol displayed to be variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Moreover, it is not necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol is finally derived and displayed It may be one.

  In the embodiment described above, the gaming machine (so-called first-class gaming machine) is described which shifts to the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result of the special symbol and the production symbol, but the variable provided in the gaming area A gaming machine (so-called second-type gaming machine) that shifts to a big hit gaming state based on the fact that the gaming ball has won a prize (V prize) in a specific prize opening (V prize opening) in a prize ball device (so-called character) The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which the first type and the second type are combined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, transition to the probability change state is possible based on the type of the big hit that occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special winning area is provided with a specific area through which the game ball can pass, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during a big hit, it shifts to a definite change state, while the big area hits the specific area May be transferred to the normal state when it does not pass. In that case, substantial probability variation big hit and non probability variation big hit may be realized by changing the ease of passage of the game ball to the specific territory with big hit classification. For example, the ease of passage of the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the big winning opening depending on the jackpot type. Specifically, the big hit type long opening time of the big winning opening is a big hit (substantial probability variation big hit) where the game ball easily passes to the specific area, and the big opening type short opening type of the big winning game is played to a specific area It may be a big hit (a substantially non-probable big hit) in which the ball is difficult to pass.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to be a big hit, and determines when winning the variation pattern type (prefetching determination), and indicates the result of the winning determination (design designation command) In the case of transmitting the change category command) and performing the advance notice announcement effect based on the command indicating the result of the winning determination on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, for example The winning determination (pre-reading determination) may be performed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. In this case, for example, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control transmits a command specifying only the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) or the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted at the occurrence of the start winning. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to perform the winning determination (pre-reading determination) based on the value of the random number designated by the command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the substrate on which the circuit for controlling the rendering device is mounted. It may be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) equipped with a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 etc. and a circuit equipped with a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27 etc.) Two substrates with two effect control substrates may be provided.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits the command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. 3). (Sound / lamp board) having a function by the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 or the sound output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35 or the like and a function by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35 The control command may be transmitted, and may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control substrate 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or the control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35 and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. According to the above, the control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 It may be sent to the Even in that case, the sound control board 100 and the lamp driver are similar to the display control according to the play control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the substrate 35 or the sound / lamp substrate.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as a game machine, but according to the present invention, a medal is inserted, a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of game machines are operated according to the operation of the control lever by the player. When the combination of stop symbols turns to a specific symbol combination when the symbol is turned and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, the predetermined number of medals are applied to the slot machine to be paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In the above embodiment, although the game machine uses game media as an example, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a game medium as a predetermined number of prizes, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed type game machine that seals game media such as, and gives a score when a prize giving condition is established.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine is shown to be controlled to a definite change state after the big hit game based on the fact that there is a definite variation big hit or normal big hit as a big hit classification and a definite variation big hit as a big hit classification. Not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable winning prize ball device having a predetermined probability variation area provided therein (a probability variation area may be provided in a special variable prize winning ball device provided with only one, or a plurality of special variable winning prize balls provided The probability change area may be provided in a part of the device, and the probability change is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed the probability change area in the special variable winning prize ball device during the big hit game, the big hit game The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to be in a positive change state after the end.

  The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine which allows a player to play a predetermined game.

1 pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 9a 1st holding memory display unit 9b 2nd holding memory display unit 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 special Variable winning ball device 31 game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Effect control board 100 Microcomputer for effect control 101 CPU for effect control
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling in an advantageous state for the player,
Information about the variable display, and hold storage means for storing a hold memory,
Determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state;
Determining means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state prior to the determination of the determining means;
Wherein based on the determination of the determination means, the first announcement attraction, or the second prediction effect possible changes aspects out Starring, and a prediction effect execution unit capable of executing a prediction effect,
The preview effect execution means is:
The second preview effect can be performed by any one of a plurality of effect modes including a first mode and a second mode having a higher degree of expectation than the first mode, and
In the case where a plurality of notice object pending memories, which are subject to notice of the notice effect, are stored, the notice for the second notice object pending memory stored after the variable display for the first notice object pending memory previously stored is ended. It is possible to carry out the production,
When the second notice effect for the second notice object hold memory is executed after the first notice effect for the first notice object hold memory is executed, the second notice effect can be easily started by the second mode. A game machine characterized by

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