JP2011004983A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of keeping player's expectations for a shift to a specified game state by a prediction notice performance and surely executing the prediction notice performance.SOLUTION: When the kind of a variation pattern is a super ready-to-win state, by changing a holding display form to a specified display form according to the continuous operation of an operation part 50 before the variable display of the super ready-to-win state is started, a prediction notice for notifying in advance the possibility that the result of a game by the variable display of the super ready-to-win state has a big winning is executed. Further, by making the variable display time be different according to a holding number determined beforehand, the situation that the operation rate of the variable display declines is prevented as much as possible, and regarding the variation pattern accompanied by the super ready-to-win state, a common determination value is allocated regardless of a holding storage number during variation.

Description

  The present invention has variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the starting condition, and the game result is determined by deriving the display result to the variable display means. In addition, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the game result is a specific gaming result.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins 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 be done. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to give the player.

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display a symbol (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In the variable display section, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time and stop, swing, There is a possibility that a big hit will occur before the final result is displayed due to the state of scaling or deformation, or multiple symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol being switched An effect performed in a continuing state (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a 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 variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, there is one configured to notify a player of the possibility of a big hit by an effect (notice effect) different from the reach effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, an operation button that can be operated by a player is provided, and each random number value is pre-read in advance at the timing when a game ball starts and wins at a start winning opening provided in the game area, and corresponds to the start win. It is determined whether or not a big hit is made when the variable display is executed, and based on the determination result, a notice selection effect for determining whether or not a notice display (notice effect) is executed is executed, and the notice selection is performed. When the player operates the operation button within a predetermined effective period after the performance is performed, the display mode (for example, a round shape) of the start memory display area is changed to a special display mode (for example, a heart shape) There was something that performed a notice display.

  Further, when the player operates the operation button when the changeable hold image is displayed, the hold image being displayed is changed to a post-change image including information (%) indicating the possibility of a big hit, for example. There was something to change (for example, refer to Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-357878 (page 18, FIG. 10) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-261524 (pages 11-13 and 12-14)

  However, in the above-mentioned patent document 1, the result can be immediately understood by changing the display mode by operating the operation button. In the above-mentioned patent document 2, the operation button is operated. However, although the display mode may not change easily, if the display mode changes, the result can be understood from the post-change image, so that the player's sense of expectation for the big hit could not be maintained.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and can maintain the player's expectation for transitioning to a specific gaming state by pre-reading notice, and reliably execute the pre-reading notice. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A plurality of types of identification information (first special symbol, first identification number) that can be identified based on the establishment of the starting condition (starting winning in the first starting winning port 13; starting winning in the second starting winning port 14) Variable display means (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b) for performing variable display of two special symbols, and the result of the game is determined by deriving the display result to the variable display means. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a specific gaming result (for example, a big hit symbol),
An operation means (operation unit 50) that can be operated by the player;
Reservation storage means (first reservation storage buffer, second reservation storage buffer) for storing the right to variably display the identification information based on the establishment of the start condition up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4);
On-hold storage display means for displaying the number of rights stored in the on-hold storage means in a hold display mode that can be specified (first hold storage display section 18c, second hold storage display section 18d of the effect display device 9);
Predetermining means for determining whether or not the game result is a specific game result for the variable display of the identification information performed by one right stored in the holding storage means (step in the game control microcomputer 560) A portion for executing S61, S62, and S73);
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern (variation pattern) of the identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means (a portion for executing steps S214A and S214B in the game control microcomputer 560);
Variable display control means for executing variable display of the identification information using the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means (for example, executing steps S107, S108, S125 to S127, S131 in the game control microcomputer 560) Part)
After one right is stored in the holding storage means, a pre-reading notice (Nos. 1 to 5) for notifying the possibility that the result of the game by the variable display of the identification information performed by the one right becomes the specific game result Presentation control means (execution control microcomputer 100 for the presentation control microcomputer 100, which executes the notice presentation effect) before the variable display of the identification information performed by the right 1 is started, is shown in FIGS. The part that executes the notice effect)
With
The variable display pattern determining means includes
Specific variable display patterns (super CA2-7, CA3-4) are used as variable display patterns of the identification information at a higher rate than when the prior determination means determines not to determine the specific game result. (See FIGS. 9 (a) (b), 10 (a) (b)),
Determination values are assigned to a variable display determination random number (variation pattern type determination random number (random 2)) extracted when one right is stored in the holding storage means and a plurality of types of variable display patterns. The variable display pattern is determined using a determination value table which is a table and has different determination values to be assigned according to the number of rights stored in the holding storage means when starting the variable display (game control microcomputer) A portion for executing steps S214A and S214B in 560),
In the determination value table, a common determination value is assigned to the specific variable display pattern regardless of the number of rights stored in the holding storage unit (for example, FIGS. 10A and 10B). As shown in FIG. 78, regardless of whether the total number of pending storage is 0-2 or 3 or more, the variation pattern types (super CA2-7, CA3-4) including the variation pattern with super reach are used. A determination value in the range of 230 to 251 is assigned)
The production control means includes
The variable display determination random number extracted when the game result by the variable display performed according to the one right is determined to be the specific game result by the pre-determining means, or when the one right is stored Based on the coincidence with the common determination value, the pre-reading notice is executed (the part in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps S1841 and 1842),
As the pre-reading notice, a specific display mode (see FIGS. 64, 66, 66) is changed from the hold display mode displayed on the hold storage display unit according to the continuous operation of the operating unit (see FIGS. 64, 66, 68, 69). 68, 69, the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d of the effect display device 9 are enlarged and displayed in%).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the pre-reading notice, it is possible to change the hold display mode by continuously operating the operation unit, and the specific display result is derived because the result is not immediately determined by a single operation of the operation unit. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation for being played.
In addition, a common determination value is assigned to a specific variable display pattern regardless of the number of rights stored in the hold storage means, and a hold storage is stored for variable display patterns other than the specific variable display pattern. Since different judgment values are assigned according to the number of rights stored in the means, the hold storage means stores the prefetching notice based on the specific variable display pattern. Inconsistencies can be prevented by the number of rights. Further, by varying the variable display time according to the number of rights stored in the holding storage means, it is possible to prevent the situation where the variable display operation rate is reduced as much as possible.
The on-hold storage display means may be an image display device or the like capable of displaying an image as long as it can be displayed in a on-hold display mode in which the number of rights stored in the on-hold storage means can be specified. It may be a mechanical structure or the like.
Further, the variable display means and the on-hold storage display means may be configured by separate display devices or may be configured by the same display device.
Further, the hold display mode capable of specifying the number of rights stored in the hold storage means may comprise a plurality of hold display sections corresponding to individual rights, or the number of all rights It may consist of a single identifiable hold display.
The continuous operation of the operating means includes operating the operating means twice or more within a certain period, operating a predetermined amount or more, combining any of these, or combining them.
The production control means may change the hold display mode corresponding to the one right, and change the hold display mode corresponding to a right other than the one right, when executing the prefetch notice. It includes combining any of these, or combining all of these.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The variable display pattern determining means (the part executing steps S214A and S214B in the game control microcomputer 560) has a predetermined display state during the variable display of the identification information as the variable display pattern (variation pattern) of the identification information. Reachable variable display pattern to reach reach can be determined,
When the variable display control unit executes the pre-reading notice when the variable display control unit performs variable display of identification information using the reach variable display pattern, the presentation control unit performs reach after the variable information display starts. The hold display mode is changed to the specific display mode in accordance with the continuous operation of the operation means received during the period until the state is reached (one second has elapsed since the production control microcomputer 100 started changing). After that, the part that will be the noticeable period for 5 seconds, see Fig. 34),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the pre-reading notice is finished before the reach state is reached, it is prevented that the reach effect and the pre-reading notice effect are performed at the same time and the effect becomes difficult to understand.

A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The change determination random number (SR8) extracted based on the execution of the pre-reading notice and a plurality of types of change patterns (third notice pattern) having different rates at which the hold display mode changes according to the operation of the operation means 1 to 3) is a table in which display mode determination values are allocated, and a display mode determination value table (a pattern of third notice effect production) having different display mode determination values to be allocated according to the determination result of the prior determination means. Change pattern determining means (step S543 of the notice effect processing performed by the effect control microcomputer 100) for determining the change pattern using the determination tables 175a and 175b),
The production control unit changes the hold display mode to the specific display mode based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination unit.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player's expectation that the specific display result is derived changes according to the change state of the hold display mode when the operation means is operated, so that the interest of the game is improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Display change determining means for determining whether to change the hold display mode to the specific display mode in accordance with an operation of the operation unit (operation unit 50);
The display change determining means sets the hold display mode at a different rate according to an elapsed period from when one right is stored in the hold storage means until variable display performed by the one right is started. It is determined to change to a specific display mode (steps S553 to 556 of the notice effect process performed by the effect control microcomputer 100, see FIG. 72),
The production control means changes the hold display mode based on the determination result of the display change determination means.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the hold display mode may not change to the specific display mode according to the operation of the operation means, so that not only the player's willingness to operate can be improved, but also according to the elapsed time. Since the probability of changing is different, it is possible to give sharpness to the change in the hold display mode.
The elapsed period from the time when one right is stored in the holding storage means until the start of variable display performed by the one right starts from the time when one right is stored in the holding storage means. The variable display performed by the one right is started from the number of times the identification information has changed before the variable display performed by the one right is started, or from the time when the one right is stored in the holding storage means. Including elapsed time.

A gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Display change determining means for determining whether or not to change the hold display mode to the specific display mode in accordance with an operation of the operating unit (operation unit 50) (step of notice effect processing performed by the effect control microcomputer 100) S565, 570, 573),
Change stage determination means for determining a change stage (first to third threshold values) until the hold display mode becomes the specific display mode (steps S561 and 562 of the notice effect processing performed by the effect control microcomputer 100);
With
The display change determination means determines whether or not to change the hold display mode to the specific display mode at a different rate according to the change level determined by the change level determination unit (the production control microcomputer 100). , Step S565, 570, 573) of the notice effect processing performed by
The production control unit changes the hold display mode to the specific display mode based on the determination result of the display change determination unit.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the change state of the hold display mode changes step by step, so that the player can operate with the expectation that the hold display mode changes suddenly due to the transition of the change stage. Since the stage corresponds to the change status of the hold display mode, the player can easily recognize the change status of the hold display mode.

A gaming machine according to claim 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The number of operations (20 times) of the operation means required until the specific display mode (final effect possible mode) and the hold display mode become the specific display mode are the same, and the change process is different. Change pattern determining means for determining a change pattern from a plurality of types of change patterns (patterns 2 and 3 and patterns 4 and 5 among patterns 1 to 6 of the fifth notice effect) Step S543) of notice effect processing performed by the computer 100,
The change pattern determining means determines any of the special change patterns at different ratios according to the determination result of the prior determination means (see step S543 of the notice effect processing performed by the effect control microcomputer 100, see FIG. 77). ),
The production control unit changes the hold display mode to the specific display mode based on the special change pattern determined by the special change pattern determination unit.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the number of operations required to achieve a specific display mode and the specific display mode are the same, the expectation that the specific display result is derived varies depending on the change process, so the type of the change pattern is changed. Without diversification, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the specific display result is derived.

(A) is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front, (b) is the perspective view which expands and shows an operation part. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation 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 type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. . It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which CPU for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation control pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notification effect control pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows various effect control pattern tables. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice classification determination table. (A), (b) is a timing diagram which shows the relationship between the fluctuation | variation of effect design and operation of an operation part. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st (2nd) pending | holding memory number display update process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the 1st and 2nd holding | maintenance display buffer. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a continuous notice allocation table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the handling when the fluctuation | variation display of a 2nd special symbol interrupts when performing the continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a pseudo | simulation ream. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect timing in the case of interrupting a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation of a 1st notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the production | presentation of a 1st notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production of the 2nd notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the effect of a 2nd notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production of the 3rd notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production of the 4th notice effect. It is a timing diagram showing the flow of the first notice effect. It is a timing diagram showing the flow of the second notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for a display mode change determination. It is a timing diagram which shows the flow of the 3rd notice production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pattern determination table of the 3rd notice effect. (A) is a timing diagram showing the flow of the fourth notice effect, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode change determination table for each threshold section. It is a timing diagram showing the flow of the fifth notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pattern determination table of the 5th announcement effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the allocation state of the determination value in the fluctuation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the further another example of the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the judgment value in the fluctuation pattern classification judgment table for deviation when it sees paying attention also to the fluctuation pattern classification including the fluctuation pattern with a pseudo-continuity as a fluctuation pattern other than the fluctuation pattern with a super reach. is there. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification judgment table for deviation | shift when it sees paying attention also to the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern with a pseudo | simulation series.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes 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 opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays an effect symbol (decoration symbol) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. 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 numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  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 may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the big hit game or the small hit game is not executed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design) is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. . In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 13 are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  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 apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes longer and the number of times of opening is increased.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  Also, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, so that effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state).

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In addition, an operation unit 50 as an operation means that can be operated by a player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. As shown in FIG. 1 (b), the operation unit 50 is provided with a pressing operation unit 49 made of a transparent resin member that can be pressed by the player and can be turned on by including the LED 50b therein. It has been. An operation switch 50a for detecting a pressing operation of the pressing operation unit 49 is provided below the pressing operation unit 49 (see FIG. 3).

  In the gaming machine, a ball hitting device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the game area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built 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 built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  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 CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. A random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 is configured to select a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection selection function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different 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 updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol. Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a large winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot 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 (configured by 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 control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( An effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 in response to the effect control INT signal. 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 that controls 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 production control microcomputer 100 and maps the VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal going from the relay board 77 to 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. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speakers 27R and 27L. 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 showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  The effect control CPU 101 is connected to the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 106, and outputs a signal for driving the LED 50 b in the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 106. An operation signal output in response to the player's pressing operation is input from the operation switch 50a.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 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 input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

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

  After confirming that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a 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. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power outage or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start 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 (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which 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). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. 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 normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (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 the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 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 the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of sending a command signal to control other microcomputers, or the game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the 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 for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response 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 payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. Is output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag for normal symbol fluctuation is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the normal symbol fluctuation speed every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. In addition, the CPU 56 executes a normal symbol effect display on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in the case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  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 becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9.

  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 effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden probability variation big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short. It is a big hit, and it is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to a probable state (that is, it makes it appear to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) is there). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden winning change big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-4 variation pattern that is used in the case where the reach is not performed and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when the normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, re-variation is performed three times also when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2- 3 Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 It is prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when suddenly probable big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has the effect of pseudo-continuous, the re-change is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, the re-variation is performed three times also when the super PA 3-3 to the super PA 3-4 are used among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-continuous. Further, the re-variation is performed twice for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of a sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the time is short or the number of reserved memories is 3 or more, when the loss occurs without reaching reach, the change ends in a very short change time of 1.50 seconds. The probability of occurrence of non-reach PA1-2 is increased, but in these non-reach PA1-2, the fluctuation time is short and a notice effect (5 seconds) is performed by operating the operation unit 50 described later. Therefore, when the notice effect by the operation of the operation unit 50 is carried out, the non-reach PA1-2 is not selected and the non-reach PA1-1 such as the non-reach PA1-1 whose variation time is 6.75 seconds is selected. Variation patterns are implemented.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of variation pattern (for example, when there is no non-reach reduction, it is fixed at 6.75 seconds). In the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 32.75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The variation pattern included in the type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B are included. It may be divided into variation pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, You may divide into the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern of 3 times of re-variation. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a probable big hit, normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and fluctuations including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-ream. The pattern type is classified into normal CA3-2, which is a pattern type, and super CA3-3 and super CA3-4, which are variable pattern types with super reach. Further, in the case of a normal big hit, a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, a normal CA3-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity, It is classified into super CA 3-4 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. In addition, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of a small hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and specific effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach Normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and three re-variation pseudo-continuations and Normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table 130a. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column in FIG. 8A is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column in FIG. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination tables 130b and 130c. The small hit determination table is a collection 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. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. There is a table (for the second special symbol) 130c. Each value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b, and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c is set in FIG. ) Are set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are the small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) 130c is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Accordingly, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed in the first start winning port 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second special symbol variation is performed by starting the second winning symbol 14. Compared with the case where the display is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is higher.

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

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is determined as “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, 10 determination values are assigned to the “sudden probability variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). 10 is determined as a sudden probability change big hit), whereas the big hit type determination table 131b is assigned three determination values for “sudden probability change big hit” (at a ratio of 3/40). (Suddenly a probable big hit) Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first winning symbol is displayed at the first starting winning port 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second winning symbol is changed at the second starting winning port 14 and the second special symbol is changed. Compared with the case where the display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “suddenly probable big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “suddenly probable big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie, It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given, two rounds of sudden probability change big hit and an amount larger than the game value The case where 15 round big hits (probable big hit or normal big hit) are determined as the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given will be explained. Although the case where it is determined to be in the specific gaming state is shown, the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specified gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit continues (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished. In addition, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is not shifted to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, only the short time state is transferred).

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random value of 1, and corresponding to each of “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment value) ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matching jackpot type determination value.

  FIGS. 9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit 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 a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132a to 132c includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3 to super CA3-4, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132a shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, and FIG. 9B used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. The allocation pattern of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-4 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132b shown in FIG. The big hit variation pattern type determination table 132b is assigned a decision value for the super CA3-3, whereas the big hit variation pattern type decision table 132a has a decision value for the super CA3-3. Is not assigned.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132a to 132c selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. In addition, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types according to the jackpot type. Accordingly, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, in the case of normal big hit or probable big hit, the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251. If it exists, it turns out that the variable display accompanied by at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is performed.

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132c used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit”. A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, when the control is set to the two round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the case of controlling to the 15 round big hit state. Can be determined.

  FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132d. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132d includes a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135a to 135b. Among these, FIG. 10 (a) shows a variation pattern type determination table 135a for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 10B shows a variation pattern type determination table 135b for loss that is used when the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state, or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135a to 135b have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common use variation pattern type determination table 135b is used for the case where the gaming state is the time-saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is shown. A separate variation pattern type determination table for detachment may be used for the state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Furthermore, a plurality of deviation variation pattern determination tables (tables with different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for failure for the short time state.

  In this embodiment, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135a used when the total number of pending storages is less than 3 and the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135b used when the total number of pending storages is three or more are two. Although the case where only the type table is used is shown, the method of dividing the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storage, but a variation variation pattern type determination table according to the first and second reserved memory numbers. A plurality of may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. 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 reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 3 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. .

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135a to 135b includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), in this embodiment, in the case of being out of order, if the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the game It can be seen that, regardless of the state and the total number of pending storages, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common variation pattern type determination table for loss is used regardless of the current gaming state, but whether the current gaming state is a probable variation state or not is shortened. Depending on whether the state is the normal state or the normal state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. In this case, the total number of pending storages (the first number of 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 is shown. The threshold value may be made different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3, (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example) The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a short-time state or a certain variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is smaller 0 or 1), the fluctuation pattern type determination table for shortening is selected and the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation is set. It may be determined.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory views showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137a is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 to super CA3-4. The hit variation pattern determination table 137b is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is either special CA4-1 or special CA4-2. Each of the hit variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern determination random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern type includes a normal CA3-1 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-ream. There is a case where classification is made into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 and a super CA 3-4 which are fluctuation pattern types including a fluctuation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream together with super reach). It is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern types, the special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and the special CA4- that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach are used. 2 shows a case of classification into two. In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1 and a special PG 2-1 that are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 includes a special PG 1-2 and a special PG 1-2 that have a specific effect. You may comprise so that PG1-3 and special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138 a stored in the ROM 54. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138a is based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The outlier variation pattern determination table 138a is selected as a usage 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 FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  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 big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  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. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol identification command (or symbol variation designation 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 (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  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. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the 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 if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 19), the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern type is to be used when starting a winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. For example, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 (non-reach deviation) at the time of a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, "00 (H ) ”Is set, and a winning determination result 1 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 (super reach is lost) at the time of starting winning the first starting winning opening 13, “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The winning determination result 2 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA3-4 (super reach big hit) at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13, “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The winning determination result 3 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 (non-reach deviation) at the time of start winning at the second start winning opening 14, “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The set winning determination result 4 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 (superreach is off) at the time of starting winning the second starting winning opening 14, “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The winning determination result 5 designation command is transmitted. Also, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA3-4 (super reach big hit) at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The winning determination result 6 designation command is transmitted. In addition, the value of the EXT data is set according to the determined variation pattern type, and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of the big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, specifying the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 specifying command: an ending 1 specifying command). is there. The command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a promising big hit (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a time-short state (not including the probability variation state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of time reduction states (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-short states.

  Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) for designating the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  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 sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). 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 other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 on the 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-shaped (rectangular wave) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the 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 a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

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

  15 and 16 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, 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, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined reserved storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage 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 a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time 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 process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production 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 changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit 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 corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening process (step S305): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed every round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening open process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

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

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

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end processing (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying 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. 17 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 17B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold port number). Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212A) and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18) (step S214A). . In the process of step S214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (when starting winning a prize) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 18, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R that is a hardware random number (random hit determination random number), a big hit type determination random number that is a software random number (random 1), a variation pattern A random number for type determination (random 2), a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3), and a super reach flag described later are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not a time-short flag indicating that the gaming state is a time-short state (including a probability change state) is set (step S215A). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S218A. If the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if it is a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S218A as it is.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the CPU 56 executes a winning presentation process for preliminarily determining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (step S217A). ). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result specifying command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing, and the first reserved memory number counter subsequent to the winning determination result specifying command. Based on this value, control is performed to transmit the first reserved memory number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S218A).

  If the winning effect processing in step S217A is not executed because it is determined as Yes in step S215A or step S216A, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit only the first reserved memory number designation command in step S218A. Control is performed to transmit a winning determination result designation command. If the winning effect processing in step S217A is not executed, a winning determination result designation command in which a value indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified is set as EXT data may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, when the process of step S215A is executed, and there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the gaming state is the normal state (whether the probability change state or the short time state). In the case where there is not, the winning effect processing in step S217A is executed. Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S216A is executed, if there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13, the step S217A is performed only when the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is not established. Winning effect processing is executed. It should be noted that the process may not be shifted to step S217A only when the game state is a big hit game state, and the game process may be executed at step S217A when the game state is a small hit game state.

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212B), and the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18) (step S214B). . In the process of step S214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing (step S217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result specifying command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing, and the second reserved memory number counter next to the winning determination result specifying command. Based on this value, control is performed to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S218B).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S217A and S217B. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the big hit type, or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing Apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 and before the display of variation based on the start winning is started, the win is won. By executing the time effect process, it is confirmed in advance which of the variation pattern types. By doing so, the variation pattern type is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the game is performed by the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result at the time of winning, as will be described later. In response to the user's operation, a notice effect is performed to notify that the player will become a super reach.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (No in step S220), the CPU 56 determines whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set. Confirmation (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are matched (step S222).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B and FIG. ) And (c) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing (see step S217A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17A). In this case, it is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b shown in FIG. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17B), FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c shown in 8 (c).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (No in step S223), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (step S224). In this embodiment, in step S224, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state (specifically, whether or not a short time flag is set). Further, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (specifically, whether or not the value of the total pending storage number counter is 3 or more).

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the determination result of step S224 (step S225). Specifically, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a probability change state or a short-time state, or determines that the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation for loss shown in FIG. A pattern type determination table (for shortening) 135b is set. If it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the deviation variation pattern type determination table (normal) 135a shown in FIG. 10A is set. It should be noted that, depending on the gaming state and the total pending storage number, it is not distinguished which of the variation pattern type determination tables 135a and 135b is used for deviation. The change pattern type determination tables 135a and 135b for use may be selected and set. Also, instead of using the deviation variation pattern type determination table, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination is incorporated in advance, and it is determined whether or not the variation pattern type is larger than the threshold, thereby determining the variation pattern type in step S229 described later. You may make it do. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, determination values are assigned to a common range of 150 to 251 with respect to the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4 that is a super reach big hit. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is greater than or equal to the threshold 150, and if it is greater than or equal to 150, it may be determined that the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4. Good. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the determination value is within a common range of 230 to 251 with respect to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 that is out of super reach. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 2) is greater than or equal to the threshold value 230, and if it is greater than or equal to 230, it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7. May be. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the determination value is within a common range of 1 to 79 with respect to the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 that is out of reach. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 79. If the value is 79 or less, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 is determined. You may judge.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Yes in step S223), the CPU 56 sets the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132d shown in FIG. S226).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S214A and S214B. Is determined (step S227). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing (see step S217A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17A). Is determined using the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a shown in FIG. 8D to determine whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”. To do. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17B), FIG. The big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b shown in FIG. 8 (e) is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a big hit variation pattern type determination table according to the big hit type determined in step S227 (step S228). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines that it is a normal big hit, it sets a big hit variation pattern type determination table 132a shown in FIG. If it is determined that the probability variation big hit, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132b shown in FIG. 9B is set. If it is suddenly determined to be a promising big hit, a big hit variation pattern type determination table 132c shown in FIG. 9C is set.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination table set in steps S225, S226, and S228 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in steps S214A and S214B ( Step S229).

  As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b), when the big hit of 15 rounds (probability big hit or normal big hit) is made, the big hit type is the normal big hit. Regardless of whether or not the probability variation big hit, a common range of determination values (150 to 251) is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4. Therefore, when the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit, the CPU 56 determines that the variation pattern type random number (random 2) is 150 to 251, the variation pattern type is at least super CA3-4 (that is, super reach). It will be a big hit).

  Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the case of losing, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 regardless of the gaming state or the total number of pending storages. A determination value (1 to 79) in a common range is assigned to. Therefore, in the case of detachment, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 at least changes the variation pattern type to non-reach CA2-1 (that is, non-reach is out). ) Can be determined. Also, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), in this embodiment, in the case of losing, with respect to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state or the total number of pending storages. A common range of determination values (230 to 251) is assigned. Therefore, in the case of deviation, if the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 at least changes the variation pattern type to super CA2-7 (that is, super reach is deviated). Can be determined.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined variation pattern type in the winning determination result designation command (step S230). For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when a winning effect process (see step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17A), a step is performed. If it is determined in S229 that “non-reach” is set, “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. If it is determined in step S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “01 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. Also, when it is determined in step S229 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning start effect process (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17B), a step is performed. If it is determined in S229 that “non-reach” is set, “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. If it is determined in step S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “04 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. Further, when it is determined in step S229 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “05 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to the determined variation pattern type in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the variation pattern type determined in step S229 is super-reach (step 231). If it is not super-reach, the winning effect processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the case of super reach, in the case of winning effect processing (step S217A) when there is a start winning at the first start winning port 13, storage of the largest number of reserved memories in the first reserved memory buffer is saved. When the super reach flag is stored in the area, and the winning-time effect process (step S217B) is performed when the start winning is made to the second start winning opening 14, the storage area having the largest number of reserved memories in the second reserved memory buffer After storing the super reach flag (step 232), the effect processing at the time of winning is ended, so that it is possible to specify which reserved memory number corresponds to the superposed reach in the effect symbol variation corresponding to the reserved memory number.

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing 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.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter 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 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and saves each storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer. Shift the contents of. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 saves the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3 and 4 in order.

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total 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 the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (Step S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination that is extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the value on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when the big hit is determined, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (No in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is 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. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (No in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as 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. 8D. Further, 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.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot 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 big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132a to 132c (FIG. 9 (a) as tables used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) To (c)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132d (FIG. 9 (d) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. It is reset when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Yes in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S98.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (No in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (No in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135a for detachment as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types. 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Yes in step S95) or when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more (Yes in step S96), the CPU 56 specifies the reserved storage subject to the next special figure change. To do. Specifically, when the second pending storage number exists, the smallest pending storage number in the second pending storage buffer is set to the pending storage subject to the next special figure fluctuation (the next fluctuation target pending memory). If the second reserved memory number does not exist, the smallest reserved memory number in the first reserved memory buffer is specified as the next fluctuation target reserved memory (step S98).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the super reach flag is stored (set) in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage specified as the next fluctuation target reserved memory. If not stored (set), the variation pattern type is determined. After selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135b (see FIG. 10B) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of types (step S100), the process proceeds to step S102 while storing. If it is (set), that is, if it becomes super reach in the next special figure variation, the process proceeds to step S97, and the CPU 56 uses it to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. After selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135a (see FIG. 10A) as a table, To migrate to flop S102.

  That is, when the short-time state or the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135b (see FIG. 10B) including the non-reach PA1-2 is selected. As described above, since the change of PA1-2 ends in a very short change time of 1.50 seconds, when the notice effect (5 seconds) is performed by operating the operation unit 50, the notice effect (5 seconds) is displayed. When the change of the special symbol is to be finished, the change pattern of the special symbol before the occurrence of the super reach in which the notice effect according to the operation of the operation unit 50 by the player is performed is determined. Includes a non-reach PA1-2 as a variation pattern to be selected, even if the short-time state or the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, a variation pattern type determination table 135a for detachment (FIG. 10A). By selecting this, a variation pattern other than the non-reach PA1-2 variation pattern (both variation time is 5 seconds or more) is selected in the special symbol variation before super-reach occurs. As a result, the variation of the special symbol does not end during the notice effect (5 seconds).

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S100 is executed, the gaming state is basically a short-time state except for the variation pattern of the special symbol before the next super reach occurs ( If the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (including the case of the probability variation state), the variation pattern type determination table 135b for loss shown in FIG. 10B is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, which will be described later. If the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process changes in step S105. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included), or when the total number of pending storage is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed.

  In this embodiment, even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total pending storage number is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the shortening variation The change display may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is substantially zero. The determination table 135a (see FIG. 10A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects the table selected in the processing of step S92, S94, S97 or S100. By referencing, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines hit variation pattern determination tables 137a and 137b (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138a (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S107). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). 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 S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S100 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 10) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 10). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, whether the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table in determining whether “super-reach out” or “non-reach out” occurs in the winning effect processing. By determining whether or not, it may be determined in advance whether or not to reach. In addition, considering that the execution ratio of the notice effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, without performing the lottery process using the random number for reach determination, the “super reach out” or “ It is preferable to perform a prior notice effect by determining in advance whether or not “non-reach” will occur.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not it is a probable big hit can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. Then, when neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, 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 changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S134). Control to send a big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-payment opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  In step S140, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. If the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is not controlled and only the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is- 1 (step S142). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction number counter after the subtraction (step S143).

  Note that the CPU 56 may not transmit the time reduction number designation command. In this case, for example, after shifting to the time reduction state, the number of time reductions may be managed on the production control microcomputer 100 side. For example, when the time control state designation command is received, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) in the time reduction number counter, and subtracts 1 from the value of the time reduction number counter each time the effect symbol variation display is executed. Then, the remaining number of time reductions may be managed.

  Next, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145). Further, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S147), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S152).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted when it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent when it is a probable big hit, and a small hit / abrupt is sudden when it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a probable jackpot end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S166). Note that whether or not the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit is, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “03”. This can be determined by checking. If neither the probability change big hit nor the sudden probability change big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S168). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S169). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S170). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (step S171). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S172). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S171 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a win. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag set in steps S167 and S171 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S173).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) as the production control means mounted on the production control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a 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. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and 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 effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer in the form of a ring buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by 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 FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 29, in this embodiment, the random number SR1 for determining the notice effect, the random number SR3 for determining the notice type, the random number SR7 for determining the display mode change, the random number SR8 for determining the pattern of the third notice effect, the fifth notice effect The pattern determination random number SR9 and the display mode change determination random number SR10 of the fourth notice effect are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The notice effect random number SR1 determines whether or not the notice effect is performed regardless of whether or not the super reach is performed, that is, the notice effect when the super reach does not occur in the next special symbol fluctuation. It is a random number for deciding to implement (so-called ignorance).

  The notice type determination random number SR3 is a random number used to determine the type of the notice effect (any of the first to fifth notice effects or the step-up notice effect).

  The display mode change determining random number SR7 is a random number used to determine whether or not to change the mode of the notice effect in response to the pressing of the operation unit 50 during the execution of the second notice effect.

  The pattern determining random number SR8 for the third notice effect is a random number used for determining which pattern is used when the third notice effect is executed.

  The pattern determining random number SR9 for the fifth notice effect is a random number used to determine which pattern is used when the fifth notice effect is executed.

  The display mode change determining random number SR10 of the fourth notice effect is a random number used for determining whether or not the form of the notice effect is changed in response to the pressing of the operation unit 50 during the execution of the fourth notice effect. .

  A counter for generating each random number is formed in the RAM. Then, the numerical value of each counter is updated by the random number update process (step S706) shown in FIG. That is, the value is incremented by one. When the count value of the counter exceeds the upper limit value of the random number (the maximum value in the range shown in FIG. 29), the counter is returned to the lower limit value (the minimum value in the range shown in FIG. 29). Reading the count value of the counter for generating the random number is called extracting the random number.

  In addition, the notice effect can change the hold display step by step according to the operation of the operation unit by the player, so that the possibility of becoming a super reach in the next special symbol change or the possibility of becoming a big hit in the super reach. It is an effect for notification. In this embodiment, the notice effect is executed to notify the possibility of becoming a super reach or the possibility of being a big hit, but the notice effect is for predicting a probable big hit, a reach of a specific aspect, etc. Also good.

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 stores a symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 30, a notice effect control pattern table 181 shown in FIG. 31, and various effect control pattern tables 182 shown in FIG. In the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 30, the rendering operation such as the rendering display operation in the reach rendering in the period from the start of the variation of the rendering symbol until the finalized symbol that becomes the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. The data indicating the control content is stored according to the variation pattern. Each symbol variation control pattern includes, for example, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations according to variable display of effect symbols such as process timer setting values, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data. Is set to

  The notice effect control pattern table 181 shown in FIG. 31 stores data indicating the control content of the effect operation corresponding to the notice effect corresponding to each of a plurality of types of notice patterns. Each notice effect control pattern includes, for example, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations according to the notice effect, such as process timer setting values, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data, set in time series. Yes.

  In this embodiment, the notice effect control pattern table 181 includes control data relating to the display of the first image for each type of notice effect (first notice effect (notice 1) to fifth notice effect (notice 5)). Control data is set for each “changed image” including control data related to the display of the second image and control data related to the display of the third image. In this embodiment, the notice effect is realized by changing (changing) the display mode of the image for the notice effect displayed on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the pressing operation on the operation unit 50. The “changed image” is an image that is changed when a pressing operation on the operation unit 50 is performed. Then, in the notice effect control pattern table 181, various effect operations according to the notice effect such as process timer setting values, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are controlled in accordance with each “image after change”. Control data is set.

  In the various effect control pattern table 182 shown in FIG. 32, data indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state is stored according to rounds or the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as a process timer set value, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are set in time series.

  A collection of control data for each of the symbol variation control pattern, the notice effect control pattern, and the various effect control patterns is referred to as a process table.

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 stores notice type determination tables 171a and 171b shown in FIG. In the notice type determination tables 171a and 171b, determination values to be compared with the notice type determination random number SR3 are set corresponding to the first to fifth notice types (notice types).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, as shown in FIG. 33, a notice type determination table (not shown) for determining the type of notice in the change of the effect symbol for the first reserved memory corresponding to the change display of the first special symbol ( (1st reserved memory) 171a and a notice type determination table (for second reserved memory) for determining the type of notice in the variation of the effect symbol for the second reserved memory corresponding to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol 171b is provided separately, and the type of the notice effect to be determined is different depending on the variation of the production symbol linked to the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the production symbol linked to the variation of the second special symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a common notice type determination table may be provided for the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, in the first on-hold storage in which a winning is mainly made in the normal gaming state, whether the numerical value of% is changed by the operation of the operation unit 50, as will be described later. The number of determination values corresponding to the second notice effect is set so that many second notice effects that are determined by lottery are determined. On the other hand, the second prize is mainly given in the short-time gaming state. In the reserved storage, as will be described later, the number of determination values corresponding to the first notice effect is determined so that a large number of the first notice effects that perform the numerical value change of% without being drawn by the operation of the operation unit 50 are determined. There are many settings.

  FIG. 34 is a timing diagram showing an example of the timing of the effect design change and the notice effect. FIG. 34 shows the relationship between the change of the effect design and the timing of the notice effect for each time of non-reach, which is a change pattern where reach does not occur, and reach, which is a change pattern where reach occurs. In this embodiment, as described above, the notice effect is always performed regardless of whether or not reach occurs in the effect symbol change immediately before the effect symbol change that becomes super reach, and the normal reach shift occurs. It is set to be performed by lottery in the production symbol variation, and the notice effect is also implemented when reach does not occur and when reach occurs. For this reason, the period of change in the effect symbol when these notice effects are implemented needs to be shorter than the shortest non-reach PA1-1 change time of 6.75 seconds. 5 seconds is set in consideration of the operation time of the unit 50, and the notice effect is started within the change period by starting the notice effect immediately after the start of the change within the change period. (See FIG. 34 (a)).

  Further, in the case where reach occurs, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), in this embodiment, for each reach, a fluctuation period of 6 seconds is set in advance until reach is started, By starting the notice effect immediately after the start of the change, the notice effect is completed within the change period of 6 seconds until the reach is started.

  35 to 38 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 has the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) formed in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S625), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S626). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S627), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols.

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag (step S644). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number designation command as the first reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S652). Further, the production control CPU 101 performs the first hold storage in the first hold storage display unit 18c according to the first hold storage number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received first hold storage number designation command. The first pending storage number display update process shown in FIG. 39 is performed to update the number display (step S653).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved memory number designation command as the second reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S655). Further, the production control CPU 101 determines the second reserved memory in the second reserved memory display unit 18d according to the second reserved memory number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received second reserved memory number designation command. The second reserved memory number display update process shown in FIG. 39 is performed to update the number display (step S656).

  If the received effect control command is the normal state designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101, if set, the probability change state flag indicating that the game state is the probability change state, or the game state is in the short time state. The time-short state flag indicating that is reset (step S658). If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S660). If the received effect control command is a probability change state designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change state flag (step S662).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction number designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the time reduction number designation command in the time reduction number storage area (step S664). ). In other words, the effect control CPU 101 stores the remaining number of times in the time reduction state indicated by the time reduction number designation command.

  Next, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received winning determination result designation command.

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 1 designation command (step S665), specifically, “00 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. In step S666, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 1 flag indicating that it has been determined that “non-reach is lost” at the time of starting winning the first starting winning opening 13 (step S666).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 2 designation command (step S667), specifically, “01 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 2 flag indicating that it is determined that “super-reach is lost” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 (step S668).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 3 designation command (step S669), specifically, “02 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 3 flag indicating that it has been determined that a “super reach big hit” will be made when the first starting winning opening 13 is won (step S670).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 4 designation command (step S671), specifically, “03 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 4 flag indicating that it is determined that “non-reach is lost” at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14 (step S672).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 5 designation command (step S673), specifically, “04 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 5 flag indicating that it is determined that “super-reach is lost” at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14 (step S674).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 6 designation command (step S675), specifically, “05 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 6 flag indicating that it has been determined that the “super reach big hit” has been made when the second winning winning opening 14 is won (step S676).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result flag according to the received winning determination result designation command. In addition, in this embodiment, when the determination result at the time of winning is “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “super reach big hit”, it is configured to execute the continuous notice effect. It is also possible to check whether or not only the winning determination result 1 designation command to the winning determination result 6 designation command shown in FIG.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S677). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  Here, the first reserved memory number display update process and the second reserved memory number display update process performed in steps S653 and S656 will be described below. As shown in FIG. 39, the contents of the process are the same for the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory, and therefore the contents for the second are omitted by describing them in parentheses.

  In this embodiment, the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 includes a first hold display buffer for displaying the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d shown in FIG. A second hold display buffer is provided. As shown in FIG. 40, in the first hold display buffer and the second hold display buffer, the order of the first (second) hold storage numbers (the left corresponding to the display corresponds to the upper position, the right toward the display Storage area corresponding to subordinates) is secured, whether or not there is a prize, whether or not a super-reaching production subject to the notice production will be implemented, and whether or not a super-reach will be a big hit Can be stored.

  In the first (second) reserved memory number display update process, the effect control CPU 101 first increases the first (second) reserved memory number indicated by the received first (second) reserved memory number designation command. It is determined whether or not (step S901).

  When the first (second) reserved storage number is an increase (Yes in step S901), the first (second) reserved display buffer shown in FIG. 40 has already been notified (not shown in step S907 or step S908 described later). It is determined whether or not is set (step S902). At this time, in the first hold memory number display update process, only the first hold display buffer is set as a determination target, and the second hold display buffer is not set as a determination target. Similarly, in the second reserved memory number display update process, only the second reserved display buffer is set as a determination target, and the first hold display buffer is not set as a determination target.

  If the advance notice target data has already been set, that is, if the advance notice target already exists, the process proceeds to step S909, and the lowest position of the first (second) hold display buffer (“0” indicating no winning). The winning data “1” indicating that the winning is stored as the data of the highest ranking among the stored rankings) is stored, and then the process proceeds to step S910.

  When the notice target data is not already set, that is, when the notice target does not exist, the winning determination result 2 (5) indicating a loss of super reach is determined. Flag or judgment result 3 (6) indicating winning per super-reach, whether or not the winning judgment result 3 (6) flag is set upon receipt of a designated command, that is, the newly added pending storage number It is determined whether or not super reach occurs in the effect symbol variation corresponding to the hold storage to be performed (step S903).

  If the winning determination result 2, 3 (5, 6) flag is not set (No in step S903), the process proceeds to step S909 to indicate the lowest (no winning) in the first (second) hold display buffer. After the winning data “1” indicating that the winning is stored as the data of the highest ranking among the rankings where “0” is stored, the process proceeds to step S910.

  If the winning determination result 2, 3 (5, 6) flag is set (Yes in step S903), the first (second) continuous notice flag is set (step S904), and the total at that time The reserved storage number (second reserved storage number) is stored as the predetermined determined hold number 1 (2) (step S905). In addition, while the first (second) continuous notice flag is set, the continuous notice effect is implemented, and the pre-determined hold number 1 (2) is executed in the second notice effect in the notice effect. This is used when selecting the display mode change determination table (see FIG. 72).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the winning determination result 3 (6) flag is set by reception of the designated command indicating that the super reach is reached, that is, whether or not the winning is based on the super reach. Determination is made (step S906). If the winning determination result 3 (6) flag is set, the process proceeds to step S907, and the lowest order ("0" indicating no winning is stored) in the first (second) hold display buffer. In addition to storing the target object data “3” indicating that the target is the target of the notification as the data of the highest ranking of the target and the target super-reach, the process proceeds to step S910. On the other hand, if the winning determination result 3 (6) flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S908, and the lowest order of the first (second) hold display buffer ("0" indicating no winning is stored) In addition to storing the notice target deviation data “2” indicating that the data is the subject of the notice as the data of the highest rank of () and that the subject is super-reach, the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S910, all set winning determination result flags are cleared. Based on the first (second) hold display buffer, the display of the first (second) hold storage display unit 18c (18d) is updated.

  Specifically, with respect to the hold display corresponding to the order in which “1” indicating that there is a winning in the first (second) hold display buffer, the notice-out object data “2”, and the notice object data “3” are stored. Is displayed with “●” indicating that there is a hold, while the order in which “0” indicating that there is no winning is stored is not displayed with “●” indicating that there is a hold, as shown in FIG. As described above, the display is performed in the same manner as the lighting state of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a (second special symbol hold storage display 18b).

  In this embodiment, the first (second) hold display buffer is displayed in the order in which the notice-out data “2” and the notice-target data “3” are stored in the first (second) hold display buffer. However, the present invention is not limited to this display, and the first (second) hold display buffer stores the notice object losing data “2” and the notice object data “3”. For example, by changing the display of the ranking to “★” or changing the color, it is different from the display of other winning data “1”, so that the super reach that is a specific effect is given to the player. You may make it alert | report to a player that it implements in the effect design fluctuation | variation corresponding to the said holding | maintenance memory | storage.

  If the first (second) reserved memory number is not increased (No in step S901), that is, if the first (second) reserved memory number is decreased, the process proceeds to step S912, and the first (second) The data in the uppermost (first) storage area in the hold display buffer is cleared, and the contents of each storage area are shifted to the next higher rank and updated. That is, the data of rank 1 is deleted from the first (second) hold display buffer, and the data stored in the save areas corresponding to ranks 2, 3, and 4 are saved corresponding to ranks 1, 2, and 3. In the area 4, “0” indicating no winning is stored.

  Then, whether or not the data in the uppermost storage area in the updated first (second) hold display buffer is the data to be notified, specifically, “2” or “3”, that is, Then, it is determined whether or not the next effect design change is a change that becomes a super reach that is a notice target (step S913).

  If the data in the uppermost storage area is not the notice target data (No in step S913), the process proceeds to step S911, and the hold display is updated according to the subtracted hold storage number (the lowest hold display). On the other hand, if the data in the uppermost storage area is the data subject to the notice (Yes in step S913), after the notice execution flag is set (step S914), the process proceeds to step S911 and is displayed on hold. Is updated, the design symbol variation one step before the design symbol variation that becomes super reach, that is, the hold display for the notice target is displayed as the highest hold display (the leftmost position toward the left). The notice effect will be implemented when

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

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

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

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot 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 variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805).

  Big hit game processing (step S805): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S806).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S806): 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 variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the notice target data (“2”, “3”) is stored in the first hold display buffer and the second hold display buffer (step S813). Further, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern specified from the received variation pattern command is normal reach (step S814).

  If the variation pattern is normal reach, the process proceeds to step S815, where the announcement effect determination random number SR1 for determining whether or not to implement the announcement effect is extracted, and the extracted announcement effect determination random number SR1 is extracted. It is determined whether or not the value is “1” (step S816). Only when it is “1”, a notice execution flag is set (step S818), and the process proceeds to step S817.

  In other words, when the data subject to notice is not stored in the first hold display buffer and the second hold display buffer, that is, the notice is made by becoming a super reach within the effect design variation of four times that is the upper limit of the number of hold memories. In the situation where the production is not carried out and the normal reach is reached, the announcement execution flag is set when the announcement production determination random number SR1 in the range of 1 to 10 is “1”. The notice effect will be implemented. In other words, since the pre-announcement effect will be implemented when it does not become super reach in the effect design variation next to the effect symbol variation that becomes normal reach, the playability that does not necessarily become super reach even if these advance notices are implemented is given. The player can have a sense of expectation as to whether or not the notice effect is true, and the interest of the game can be improved. In this embodiment, since a pseudo-ream is provided as a reach type, there is a case where a notice effect is performed after the production of these pseudo-reams, that is, even if it is not a super reach, Since the same effect as in the case of super reach is implemented, when the advance notice flag is set by the notice effect determining random number SR1, the continuous notice is not carried out. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Preservation storage for setting the advance notice execution flag is determined in advance in the first (second) storage number display update processing, and the pseudo target data is stored in the determined order of the reservation storage. In addition, a continuous notice effect may be implemented by setting a first (second) continuous notice flag.

  Note that the notice target data (“2”, “3”) is stored in the first hold display buffer and the second hold display buffer (Yes in step S813), and the fluctuation pattern is not normal reach (No in step S814). ) Also proceeds to step S817.

  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 S817).

  43 and 44 are flowcharts 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 determines whether or not the advance notice flag is set (step S1800). If the advance notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1830, where the advance notice is set. If the execution flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the first (second) continuous notice flag is set (step S1801).

  If the first (second) continuous notice flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1807. If the first (second) continuous notice flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the continuous notice effect is executed and A continuous notice determination process for determining the production mode of the continuous notice effect is executed (step S1802).

  Note that the continuous notice determination processing in step S1802 is executed when performing variable display when the continuous notice effect is first started. That is, when the continuous notice effect is first started, the process proceeds to step S1802 based on the setting of the first (second) continuous notice flag in step S1801, and the continuous notice determination process is executed. Further, based on the setting of the first (second) continuous notice flag, the first (second) continuous notice execution flag is set (see step S1805 described later), and the execution of the continuous notice effect is started. At the same time, the first (second) continuous notice flag is reset (see step S1806 described later). Then, after the continuous notice effect is started, when the second and subsequent fluctuation displays are executed, the first (second) continuous notice flag has already been reset, and the continuous notice determination process is executed again. Without determining (No in step S1801), the continuous notice effect is executed in the effect mode determined at the time of the first variation display.

  In addition, if a start-up prize that is per super reach occurs while executing the continuous notice effect based on the determination result at the time of winning “Super Reach”, switch from the continuous notice effect that is being executed and Special effects (for example, image display that suggests a big hit) may be executed.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a continuous notice distribution table showing distribution of continuous notice effects. In the continuous notice determination process in step S1802, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state. Specifically, if the probability change state flag (see step S662) is set, the production control CPU 101 determines that the current gaming state is the probability change state, and the time reduction state flag (see step S660) is set. If it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time state, and if neither the probability change state flag nor the short-time state flag is set, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal state.

  When it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal state, the effect control CPU 101 uses the continuous notice allocation table in the normal state shown in FIG. ) Based on whether the continuous notice flag is set and whether the target super reach is off (specified by the notice target data in the first hold display buffer or the second hold display buffer), The presence / absence of execution and the production mode of the continuous notice effect are determined. For example, when the first continuous notice flag is set in the normal gaming state, regardless of whether the super reach is lost or not, as shown in FIG. , It is determined to execute a continuous notice effect in any one of the “mode transition” and “countdown” effects. On the other hand, when the second continuous notice flag is set in the normal gaming state, regardless of whether the super reach is lost or not, as shown in FIG. Even if there is no allocation, it is decided not to execute continuous notice.

  When it is determined that the current gaming state is the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the effect control CPU 101 uses the continuous notice allocation table in the probability variation state or the time reduction state shown in FIG. (First or second) Based on whether the continuous notice flag is set and whether the target super reach is off (specified by the notice target data in the first hold display buffer or the second hold display buffer) Thus, the presence / absence of execution of the continuous notice effect and the effect mode of the continuous notice effect are determined. For example, when the first continuous notice flag is set in the probability changing state or the short time state, regardless of whether the super reach is lost or not, as shown in FIG. There is also no allocation for, and it is decided not to execute continuous notice. On the other hand, when the second continuous notice flag is set in the probability change state or the short time state, the continuous notice effect of either “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol change” or “countdown” is executed. To decide.

  In the present embodiment, the continuous notice allocation table is not set so as to determine different production modes depending on whether the super reach is off or hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, In the normal gaming state, when the first continuous notice flag is set, if the super reach is out of order, it is set so that there is no allocation corresponding to “countdown”, so that “countdown” continuous performance When it is determined, it may be a big hit with super reach.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the normal gaming state, only the first continuous notice flag is valid and continuous notice is implemented in conjunction with the variable display of the first special figure, while the variable winning ball apparatus 15 In the probability changing state and the short time state in which the opening control is performed, only the second continuous notice flag is valid, and the continuous notice is implemented in conjunction with the fluctuation display of the second special figure.

  In addition, the specific content of the production | presentation aspect of each continuous notice effect of "change of the change form at the time of a symbol change", "mode change", and "countdown" is mentioned later.

  Next, if the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the continuous notice effect in Step S1802 (Yes in Step S1803), the current reserved memory number (first reserved memory in the case of the first continuous notice flag). The value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number or the second continuous notice flag in the case of the second continuous notice flag is set in the fluctuation counter (first or second) (step S1804), and the continuous notice execution flag (first 1 or 2) is set, and the process proceeds to step S1806. The variation counter is a counter for counting the number of variation displays executed until the notice effect in the immediately preceding effect symbol variation that becomes super reach is started.

  In steps S1802 and S1803, it may be determined whether or not to perform the continuous notice effect by executing a lottery process using random numbers. Then, when it is determined that the continuous notice effect is determined by the lottery process, the effect form to be executed may be determined from the effect forms distributed in the continuous notice distribution table. Also, in the continuous notice allocation table shown in FIG. 45, allocation may be performed so that the selection ratio of each effect mode varies depending on the reliability that is a big hit. For example, the performance modes may be allocated so that the reliability that is a big hit increases in the order of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition”, and “countdown”. In addition, the allocation method of each production mode that increases the reliability that is a big hit is not limited to such an order, for example, “countdown”, “mode transition”, “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” in reverse order Allocation may be performed so as to increase the reliability that is a big hit in the order of "." Furthermore, not only in the order of these arrangements, for example, the “mode transition” and “countdown” effects are assigned in the order of arrangement in which the reliability with the biggest jackpot is high, or conversely, the reliability with the biggest jackpot is low. And various ways of allocating the production modes are possible.

  If the CPU 101 for effect control determines not to execute the continuous notice effect in step S1802 (No in step S1803), or the first (second) continuous notice execution flag is set in the process of step 1805. After setting, after resetting the set continuous notice flag (first or second) (step S1806), the process proceeds to step S1807.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous notice interrupting flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being interrupted is set (step S1807). Note that the continuous notice interruption flag is set in step S1812 described later. If the continuous notice interruption flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second continuous notice execution flag is set (step S1808). If any of the second continuous notice execution flags is set (Yes in step S1808), the process proceeds to step S1816 to determine whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set.

  If the second continuous notice execution flag is not set (No in step S1808), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first continuous notice execution flag is set (step S1809). If the first continuous notice execution flag is set (Yes in step S1809), the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S1810). If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (No in step S1810), it is confirmed whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S1811). If the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1821 (FIG. 44). If the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets the continuous notice interruption flag (step S1812), and then proceeds to step S1821 (FIG. 44).

  If the first continuous notice execution flag is not set (No in step S1809), the process proceeds to step S1833 (FIG. 44).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the process of steps S1807 to S1812 is executed, the execution of the second special symbol variable display is interrupted when the first continuous notice effect is being executed. The first continuous notice effect is controlled to be interrupted.

  When the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (Yes in step S1810) and when the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (Yes in step S1816), the presentation control CPU 101 Then, 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation counter (first or second) (step S1813). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter after subtraction is 0 (step S1814). If the value of the variation counter is 0, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set continuous notice execution flag (first continuous notice execution flag or second continuous notice execution flag). (Step S1815). By executing such processing, in this embodiment, the continuous advance notice effect is executed until the change display up to the previous one of the super reach where the advance notice effect is executed, and the continuous advance notice execution flag is reset. Note that the continuous notice effect may be executed even during the variable display in which the notice effect is performed.

  If the continuous notice interruption flag is set in step S1807, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S1817). If the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is finished and the variation display of the first special symbol is returned), the continuous notice interruption flag is reset. (Step S1818).

  As described above, when the process of steps S1817 to S1818 is executed, the second special symbol variation display interrupts and the continuous notice effect is interrupted, and then when the display returns to the first special symbol variation display, Are continuously executed.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing the handling when the change display of the second special symbol is interrupted when the continuous notice effect is executed based on the determination result at the time of winning for the starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13. is there.

  In this embodiment, when the change display of the second special symbol is interrupted when the continuous notice effect is executed based on the determination result at the time of winning with respect to the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, Execution is interrupted (see step S1812). In this case, when the variation display of the second special symbol is finished and the variation display of the first special symbol is restored, the remaining continuous notice effects are resumed and executed as shown in FIG. However, if the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol executed while interrupting the continuous notice effect is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 46, the interruption is performed regardless of the reason for executing the interrupted continuous notice effect. The continuous notice effect is ended as it is without restarting the continuous notice effect (see step S887 described later).

  In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46, when the variation display of the second special symbol is interrupted during the execution of the continuous notice effect, the notice effect (the first special effect is displayed during the variation display of the second special symbol). 2 is controlled so as not to be executed (the effect of giving a notice for the change display of the special symbol) (see Yes in step S1823 described later).

In this embodiment, the following prohibition processing is performed in addition to the prohibition processing of the continuous notice effect shown in FIG.
(1) If the game machine is a big hit when the power is turned on or the power is restored, the gaming state after the big hit game is indeterminate. Therefore, in such a case, control is performed so as to clear all the information on the current reserved memory number.
(2) When there is a new start winning at the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 during the big hit game state, the game state after the big hit game is uncertain. Therefore, control is performed so as not to perform the process of executing the continuous notice effect for such a start-up prize (see step S216A). Also, control is performed so as not to stack the variation information of the number of reserved storage.
(3) In the case of a high probability state (probability variation state), a short time state, or a high probability state due to sudden probability variation big hit, a winning determination result designation command for determining a winning for the first winning winning opening 13 Is controlled so as not to be transmitted (see step S215A).
(4) Further, when a start prize is received within a very short predetermined period (for example, 30 ms) after starting the variable display, control is performed so that the continuous notice effect is not performed for the start prize.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S1821). Next, in the case where the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) and the continuous notice effect are executed, the effect design (decorative pattern) according to the effect form of the continuous notice effect Display result (stop symbol) is determined (step S1822). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command when executing the effect of the effect other than “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol change”. Determine the design. In addition, when the production control CPU 101 executes the continuous production of the production mode of “change in variation pattern at the time of design fluctuation”, the so-called chance design symbol (for example, “223” or “ As shown in FIG. 445, a combination of symbols that are not reach and a symbol that is shifted by one symbol is determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 47, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol (decoration symbol).

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

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous notice interruption flag is set (step S1823). If the continuous notice interruption flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 executes a continuous notice effect setting process for setting the effect mode of the continuous notice effect in the effect display device 9 during the change display of the effect symbol (step S1824). ). If the continuous notice interruption flag is set (Yes in step S1823), the production control CPU 101 proceeds to step S1825 without executing step S1824.

  In this embodiment, the continuous notice interruption flag is set because the change display of the second special symbol is performed during execution of the continuous notice effect based on the winning determination result for the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13. This is when the continuous notice effect is interrupted and interrupted. Therefore, when the process of step S1823 is executed to interrupt the display of the second special symbol in the middle of the continuous notice effect, the effect display device 9 is displayed during the variable display of the second special symbol. Is controlled so that the continuous notice effect is not executed.

  Next, when executing the variation pattern and the continuous notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the continuous notice effect (step S1825). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S1826).

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes 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. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 48 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the predetermined time has elapsed. Then, process data indicating that the right symbol is stopped and displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as effect parts is executed (step S1827). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the effect symbols are variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of corresponding variation patterns.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S1828), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the processing during the effect symbol variation (step S802). (Step S1829).

  On the other hand, when the notice execution flag (first or second) is set (Yes in step S1800), the process proceeds to step S1825 after performing the processes of steps S1830 to S1834. If neither the second continuous notice execution flag nor the first continuous notice execution flag is set (No in step S1809), the process proceeds to step S1825 after the processing in steps S1833 and S1834.

  In step S1830, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the notice type determining random number SR3, and determines the type (type) of the notice effect based on the notice type determining random number SR3 (step S1831). Specifically, when the first notice execution flag is set, it is set in the notice type determination table (first hold storage) 171a that matches the value of the notice type determination random number SR3 (see FIG. 33). When the notice type corresponding to the determination value is selected and the second notice execution flag is set, the notice type determination table (for second hold storage) 171b that matches the value of the notice type determination random number SR3; A notice type corresponding to the determination value set in (see FIG. 33) is selected. Then, the data indicating the type of the determined notice effect is stored in the storage area of the RAM (step S1832).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S1833). Then, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S1834). In this case, since the effect control CPU 101 does not execute the continuous notice effect, the effect design stop symbol is determined according to the display result designated by the display result designation command, and data indicating the decided effect design stop symbol is obtained. Store in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S1840A, S1840B, S1840C). In addition, when it is determined to perform the notice effect or the notice effect is being executed (step S1841), the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect process (step S1842). Whether or not it is decided to perform the notice effect is determined by whether or not the notice execution flag (first or second) is set. Whether or not the notice effect is being executed is determined by a notice executing flag that is set when the notice effect is started. If neither the notice execution flag nor the notice execution flag is set, the process is terminated.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1843). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S1844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S1845). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S1846).

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S1847), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen of the left middle right effect symbol (30 ms after the last effect symbol display switching time). Image data of a power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S1848). In this way, the effect control device 9 realizes effect pattern variation control. The VDP 109 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 9. In this way, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the hold display, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (step S1849).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous notice execution flag is set (step S1850). If any continuous notice execution flag is set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous notice interruption flag is set (step S1851). If the continuous notice interrupting flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 follows the effect form determined in the continuous notice determination process in step S1802 according to the “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol change”, “mode shift”, “countdown”. The control for executing the continuous notice effect is performed in one of the effect modes (step 1852). On the other hand, when the continuous notice interruption flag is set in step S1851 (that is, when the continuous notice effect is being interrupted), the process proceeds to step S1853 without executing step S1852.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S1853). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S1855). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S1854), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) Is updated to a value according to (step S1855). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends). In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table illustrated in FIG. 48 corresponds to the change time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of step S1843, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data and lamp control execution data), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. . Effect design variation control (including control for displaying character images and backgrounds related to effect design variation) ends when the variation period has elapsed (corresponding to the time when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out). However, the control of the notice effect is ended by the processing of steps S533 and S534 shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, as described above, the time point when the processing of steps S533 and S534 ends (when the notice effect timer times out) is before the time point when the effect symbol variation period elapses. The time point when the timer times out may be the same as the time point when the changing period of the effect symbol elapses.

  50 to 54 are flowcharts showing the notice effect processing. In the notice effect process, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S530 when the notice effect is started (Yes in step S501). Whether or not the notice effect has been started is confirmed by a notice execution flag set at the start of the notice effect.

  If the notice effect has not started, the value of the notice effect start wait timer is decremented by 1 (step S502). Note that the notice effect start wait timer is set when it is determined to perform the notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process (see steps S1830 and S1831 in FIG. 44). If the notice effect start wait timer has not timed out (step S503), the process ends. If the notice effect start wait timer has timed out, the notice execution flag (first or second) is reset (step S504), and the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S511, the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice execution flag (first or second) indicating that the notice effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the notice effect period is set in the notice period timer (step S512). The notice effect period is also an operation button valid period in which the effect control CPU 101 receives a press signal from the operation unit 50.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines the notice type stored in the storage area (step S513). When the notice type is the first notice effect or the second notice effect, a value corresponding to the first section (see FIGS. 65 and 67) is set in the first section timer (step S515). Further, a flag during the first section is set (step S516). Then, control goes to a step S522.

  When the notice type is the fourth notice effect (Yes in Step S517), the flag in the first threshold section is set (Step S518), and the process proceeds to Step S522.

  When the notice type is the third notice effect, the fifth notice effect, or the step-up notice effect (No in step S517), a random number for determining the pattern of the notice effect (if the notice type is the third notice effect, the third is shown. Pattern determining random number SR8 for the notice effect, and if the notice type is the fifth notice effect, the pattern determining random number SR9 for the fifth notice effect is extracted (step S519). Then, the pattern of the notice effect is determined based on the extracted random number for determining the pattern of the notice effect (step S520).

  In the process of step S520, if the notice type is the third notice effect, the pattern determining random number SR8 for the third notice effect and the determination value set in the pattern determination table for the third notice effect shown in FIG. Are selected, and a pattern (pattern 1, pattern 2 or pattern 3) corresponding to the matching determination value is selected. When the notice type is the fifth notice effect, the random number SR9 for determining the pattern of the fifth notice effect is compared with the determination value set in the pattern determination table for the fifth notice effect shown in FIG. A pattern (any one of patterns 1 to 6) corresponding to the determination value is selected. It should be noted that, regardless of whether the notice type is the third notice effect or the notice type is the fifth notice effect, different tables are used depending on whether the decision is made to win or not. Used (see FIGS. 74 and 77).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the determined pattern in the storage area of the RAM (step 521), and then proceeds to step S522.

  In step S522, the effect control CPU 101 prompts the operation unit 50 to be pressed (see FIG. 64 (b), FIG. 66 (b), FIG. 68 (b1), FIG. 68 (b2), and FIG. 69 (b)). Is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the control for starting the lighting of the LED 50 b built in the operation unit 50 is performed.

  In step S530, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the notice period timer for timing the end of the notice effect period. When the notice period timer times out (the value becomes 0) (step S531), control for deleting the image related to the notice effect displayed on the effect display device 9 is performed (step S532), and the notice execution flag ( The first or second) is reset (step S533).

  In addition, if it exists, the in-section flag set in the first notice effect or the second notice effect and the threshold value section flag set in the fourth notice effect are reset (step S534), and the third The decision pattern determined by the notice effect or the fifth notice effect and the predetermined number of pending reservations are cleared (step S535).

  When the notice period timer has not timed out, when the flag during the first interval is set (step S536), the value of the first interval timer is decremented by 1 (step S537). When the first interval timer times out (when the value becomes 0) (step S538), the flag during the first interval is reset, and the second interval timer is set to a time corresponding to the second interval. The flag is set and the second section flag is set (step S539). The flag in the first section is set when the notice type is the first notice effect and the second notice effect, and is the first section in the notice effect period.

  When the flag during the first section is not set and the flag during the second section is set (step S536B), the value of the second section timer is decremented by 1 (step S537B), When the section timer times out (when the value becomes 0) (step S538B), the second section flag is reset (step S539B). Note that the flag in the second section is set when the notice type is the first notice effect and the second notice effect and is the second section in the notice effect period.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a pressing signal is output from the operation unit 50 (step S540). When a pressing signal is output from the operation unit 50, the value of the operation number counter is incremented by 1 (step S541), and the process proceeds to step S542.

  In step S542, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the notice type of the notice effect being executed is the second notice effect. When the notice type is the second notice effect, the process proceeds to step S551.

  If the notice type is not the second notice effect, it is further determined whether or not the notice type of the notice effect being executed is the fourth notice effect, and if it is the fourth notice effect, S560 in FIG. Move on to the step.

  If the notice type is not the fourth notice effect, that is, if the notice type is the first notice effect, the third notice effect, or the fifth preview effect, whether the notice type is the first section or the second section, And the next stage effect according to the pattern of the notice effect (the display mode of the% display corresponding to the enlarged hold display displayed on the effect display device 9 and displayed next to the currently displayed display mode The process table corresponding to the display mode determined in step S543 is selected (step S543).

  Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S544). Further, the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, various lamps as the effect part) is executed according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1) (step S545). , S546). That is, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including effect symbols) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs the sound number data corresponding to the next stage production corresponding to the notice production pattern to the audio output board 70 (step S547).

  In the process of step S543, taking the first notice effect as an example, each display mode (FIG. 70) of the numerical values (corresponding to the numerical values of% display in FIG. 64) shown in FIG. In the example shown in 70, a process table for realizing a display effect and a lamp effect in%) is stored in the ROM. If it is the first section, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the number of operations in the first section (the number of times the operation unit 50 has been pressed). In the case of the second section, a process table corresponding to the number of operations in the second section (the number of times the operation unit 50 has been pressed) is selected. In the example shown in FIG. 70, the number of operations = 1 in the second section corresponds to the number of operations x. Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the first section is set when the first section flag is set, and determines that the second section is when the second section flag is set. To do.

  Taking the third notice effect as an example, each display mode of the numerical value (corresponding to the numerical value of% display in FIG. 68) shown as “display” shown in FIG. 73 (% display in the example shown in FIG. 73) A process table for realizing the display effect and the lamp effect is stored in the ROM. The effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the number of operations in pattern 1 (the cumulative number of times the operation unit 50 has been pressed) when the notice effect is being executed in pattern 1. When the notice effect is executed in pattern 2, a process table corresponding to the number of operations in pattern 2 (the number of times the operation unit 50 has been pressed) is selected. When the notice effect is executed in pattern 3, a process table corresponding to the number of operations in pattern 3 (accumulated number of pressings of operation unit 50) is selected.

  When the fourth notice effect is being executed, it corresponds to the lottery result corresponding to the operation depending on whether it is the first threshold section, the second threshold section, or the third threshold section Select the process table. When the fifth notice effect is being executed, a process table corresponding to the number of operations is selected according to the pattern, as in the case of the third notice effect.

  In step S551, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the display mode change determination random number SR7. And if it is the 1st section (Step S552), the value of random number SR7 for display mode change determination, and each predetermined reservation storage number (JH) in the 1st section shown in Drawing 72 (a)-(c). Of the display mode change determination tables 172a to 174a according to the table, the determination values set in the display mode change determination table corresponding to the stored number of pre-determined pending storages are compared, and the matching determination values are obtained. Accordingly, it is determined whether or not to change the display mode of the notice effect in the effect display device 9 (step S553). If it is decided to change (Yes in step S554), the process proceeds to step S543.

  If it is not the first section (if it is the second section), the value of the display mode change determination random number SR7 and the number of pre-determined pending storage in the second section shown in FIGS. 72 (a) to (c) Of the display mode change determination tables 172b to 174b according to (JH), the judgment values set in the display mode change determination table corresponding to the stored number of pre-determined pending storages were compared and matched. It is determined whether to change the display mode of the notice effect on the effect display device 9 according to the determination value (step S555). If it is decided to change (Yes in step S556), the process proceeds to step S543.

  When the fourth notice effect is being executed, the process from step S560 to step S574 shown in FIG. 54 is performed, and as shown in FIG. 75, the probability 1 is obtained up to the first threshold (for example, 10). The% display changes due to the operation at / 4, and until the second threshold value (for example, 25), the% display changes due to the operation with a probability of 1/3. % Display changes depending on the operation.

  Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control performs step S560 and step S561, so that the flag during the first threshold interval, the flag during the second threshold interval is set, or during the third threshold interval Determine whether the flag is set.

  When the flag during the first threshold section is set, that is, when the numerical value range is less than the first threshold, it is determined whether or not the display percentage has reached 10% which is the first threshold (step) S562).

  If the first threshold value of 10% is not reached, the display mode change determining random value SR10 for the fourth notice effect is extracted (step S564), and the display mode change determining random value SR10 is extracted. The display value change display table 177a (see FIG. 75 (b)) for the first threshold section is compared with the determination value, and the display mode of the notice effect in the effect display device 9 is determined according to the determined determination value. It is determined whether or not to change (step S565). If it is decided to change (Yes in step S566), the process proceeds to step S543.

  On the other hand, if the first threshold value of 10% has been reached, the process proceeds to step S563 to reset the flag in the first threshold section and set the flag in the second threshold section, and then to step S569 described later. move on.

  When the flag during the second threshold section is set, that is, when the numerical value range is less than the second threshold, it is determined whether or not the display% has reached the second threshold value of 25% (step) S567).

  If the first threshold value of 25% has not been reached, the display mode change determining random value SR10 for the fourth notice effect is extracted (step S569), and the display mode change determining random number SR10 is extracted. The display value change display table 177b (see FIG. 75 (b)) for the second threshold interval is compared with the determination value, and the display effect of the notice effect in the effect display device 9 is determined according to the matching determination value. It is determined whether or not to change (step S570). If it is decided to change (Yes in step S571), the process proceeds to step S543.

  On the other hand, if the second threshold value of 25% has been reached, the process proceeds to step S568 to reset the second threshold interval flag and set the third threshold interval flag, and then to step S572 described later. move on.

  When the flag during the third threshold interval is set, that is, when the numerical range is equal to or larger than the second threshold, the display mode change determining random value SR10 for the fourth notice effect is extracted (step S572), The extracted display mode change determination random number SR10 is compared with the determination value set in the display mode change determination table 177c (see FIG. 75 (b)) of the third threshold section, and the matched determination value is obtained. Accordingly, it is determined whether or not to change the display mode of the notice effect on the effect display device 9 (step S573). If it is decided to change (Yes in step S574), the process proceeds to step S543.

  In the display mode change determination tables 177a to 177c for the first threshold section to the third threshold section, as shown in FIG. 75 (b), the display mode change determination table 177a for the first threshold section is changed. It is determined that the number of determination values stored correspondingly is 15 and the number of determination values stored correspondingly is not changed to 45, with a one-fourth probability. In the threshold section display mode change determination table 177b, the number of determination values stored corresponding to change is 20, whereas the number of determination values stored corresponding to not being changed is 40. In the third threshold interval display mode change determination table 177c, it is determined that the number of determination values stored corresponding to the change is 30 with respect to 30. Corresponding storage And number 30 of the judgment value that is, are set to be determined is varied in one-half probability.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. In step S852, control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol in accordance with the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S853). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S855). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it is possible to confirm whether or not the big hit or the small hit is determined according to the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S856).

  When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is made, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S800). S857).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the variation (variable display) of the production symbol (decoration symbol) on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see steps S851 and S853). However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) may be controlled without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of variable display.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 has received any of the jackpot start designation command reception flag (the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start 1 designation command has been received, the jackpot start 2 designation command has been received). It is confirmed whether the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag shown or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag) indicating that the small hit / sudden probability big hit start designation command has been received is set (step S871). . If any one of the jackpot start designation command reception flags has been set, control is performed to display a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 (step S872). Further, the set flags (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, or small hit / sudden probability sudden hit big start start command reception flag) are reset (step S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805) (step S874).

  It should be noted that, in addition to the process for displaying a big hit, a process for displaying a small hit is provided. In the case of a small hit, for example, a predetermined period (a big prize opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds) Sufficient time (for example, 0.5 seconds) may be produced in the same manner as in the case of sudden big hit.

  In addition, in the case of a small hit or sudden probability variation big hit, the production control CPU 101 does not execute the production based on reception of the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command. Based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command, an effect that suggests a small hit or suddenly probable big hit may be executed for a predetermined period. In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control switches the process data for performing an effect that suggests a small hit or a sudden probability change big hit every process time, and performs the effect according to the switched process data.

  In step S872, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display on the effect display device 9 a screen for informing the start of the big hit game.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S806) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. When the jackpot end effect timer is not set, a jackpot end designation command reception flag indicating that a jackpot end designation command has been received (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, a small hit / suddenly It is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit end command reception flag) is set (step S881).

  When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot termination designation command reception flag) ) Is reset (step S882), a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end effect timer (step S883), and the jackpot end screen (screen for informing the end of the jackpot game) is displayed on the effect display device 9 Is displayed (step S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In step S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If not, the process ends. When the big hit end effect time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101, if set, resets the continuous notice execution flag (first or second) and the continuous notice interruption flag (step S887). . When the process of step S887 is executed and the change display of the second special symbol is executed in the middle of the continuous notice effect, and the change display result of the second special symbol is a big hit. Is controlled to end the continuous notice effect as it is without continuing the interrupted remaining continuous notice effect.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S892).

  Next, a specific example of the production mode of the continuous notice effect will be described. FIG. 58 to FIG. 60 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of effects of the continuous notice effect. Among these, FIG. 58 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”. FIG. 59 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous notice effect of “mode change”. FIG. 60 shows a specific example of the production mode of the continuous notice effect of “countdown”. 58 to 60, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (a) (b) (c). In the example shown in FIGS. 58 to 60, the winning determination is made for the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, and the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol. In this case, a continuous notice effect is shown, but the determination at the time of winning is made for the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, and the change of the effect symbol is synchronized with the change display of the second special symbol. Even when the continuous notice effect is performed while the display is being executed, the continuous notice effect is executed in the same effect manner.

  First, with reference to FIG. 58, a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous notice effect “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 58, first, as shown in FIG. 58 (b), when the change display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 58 (a). It is assumed that there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a winning effect process based on the newly-started winning (see step S217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see step S218A). Further, the updated first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted (see step S218A), and the production control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 58B, is based on the received first reserved memory number designation command. Then, the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is increased by 1 (see step S653). Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), it is assumed that the variation time has ended, the symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the off symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 sets the “variation pattern at the time of symbol change” as the production mode of the continuous notice effect in the continuous notice determination process (see step S1802) based on the first continuous notice flag being set. In response to the determination of “change”, a predetermined effect is performed, such as displaying a mode in which a flash shines above the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the effect symbol starts to change (see step S1852). Furthermore, it is assumed that the chance eye symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (see step S1822). Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (e), the variation time ends, the symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the chance symbol symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the chance eye symbol as the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on the fact that “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the effect mode of the continuous notice effect. (See step S1822). Further, as shown in FIG. 58 (f), a predetermined effect is performed, for example, a display in such a manner that a flash shines above the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the effect symbol starts to change (see step S1852). The predetermined effect performed at the start of the variation of the effect symbol is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 58, and for example, a movable member (for example, a character or the like) provided above, below, or on the side of the effect display device 9 is simulated. The movable object having the shape described above may be moved at the start of fluctuation, or a predetermined lamp may be turned on or blinked at the start of fluctuation. Further, for example, the way of starting the change of the design at the start of the change of the effect design may be made different from normal. For example, in the case where the left, middle, and right production symbols usually start to change at the same time, the left, middle, and right production symbols start to change at different timings, or once start to change upward (or downward) As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation may be started downward (or upward). Conversely, in FIG. 58 (e), the way of stopping the variation of the symbols may be different from the normal one. For example, the symbols may be stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, but the symbols may be stopped in the order of left, middle, and right.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (g), the change display of the effect symbols is executed. As shown in FIG. 58 (h), when the change time ends and the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the chance eye symbol is stopped. It is displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, since the next fluctuation becomes super reach in the production control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 58 (j), when the first notice execution flag is set, the first to fifth Transition to one of the notice effects.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 59, a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous notice effect of “mode shift” will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 59, first, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 59 (a). It is assumed that there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a winning effect process based on the newly-started winning (see step S217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see step S218A). Further, the updated first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted (see step S218A), and the production control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 59B, is based on the received first reserved memory number designation command. Then, the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is increased by 1 (see step S653). Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (c), it is assumed that the variation time has ended, the symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the off symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines “mode shift” as the production mode of the continuous notice effect in the continuous notice determination process (see step S1802) based on the determination result flag at the time of winning being set. And Then, based on the fact that “mode shift” is determined as the effect mode, as shown in FIG. 59 (d), the background currently displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the effect symbol variation display. Another background screen is interrupted from the side of the screen, and the two background screens are brought together (for example, the ocean background screen and the mountain background screen are produced together) (See step S1848). Then, when the variation time ends and a symbol confirmation designation command is received, an effect that is finally pushed back to the original background screen is executed as shown in FIG. 59 (e) (see step S1848). The final stop symbol (the off symbol in FIG. 59 (e)) is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. Further, based on the fact that “mode shift” is determined as the production mode, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the production of the production display device 9 during the production pattern variation display as shown in FIG. 59 (f). In the display screen, another background screen is interrupted from the side of the currently displayed background screen, and the two background screens collide with each other (for example, the sea background screen and the mountain background screen meet each other) Such an effect) is executed (see step S1848). When the variation time ends and a symbol confirmation designation command is received, an effect that is finally pushed back to the original background screen is executed as shown in FIG. 59 (g) (see step S1848). The final stop symbol (the off symbol in FIG. 59 (g)) is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 causes the next change to be a super reach, and as shown in FIG. 59 (i), when the first notice execution flag is set, the first to the fifth Transition to one of the notice effects.

  In the above-described manner, the continuous notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the object of the determination at the time of winning is started. Furthermore, the notice effect of the same effect mode may be executed when the variable display based on the start winning that is the target of the determination at the time of winning is executed. In this case, when the display result of the variable display based on the start winning that is the target of the determination at the time of winning is “big hit”, for example, after performing the effect in such a manner that the two background screens overlap each other, Alternatively, the background screen that has interrupted from the side wins and the background screen is switched, and the jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol. In addition, the mode of the continuous notice effect of “mode transition” is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, instead of being pushed back to the original background screen at the end of the change for each change display, the change display You may make it perform the effect of the aspect in which a background screen changes for every.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 60, a specific example of the production mode of the “countdown” continuous notice effect will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 60, first, as shown in FIG. 60B, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol as shown in FIG. It is assumed that there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a winning effect process based on the newly-started winning (see step S217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (see step S218A). Further, the updated first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted (see step S218A), and the production control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 60B, is based on the received first reserved memory number designation command. Then, the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is increased by 1 (see step S653). Then, as shown in FIG. 60 (c), it is assumed that the variation time has ended, the symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the off symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines “countdown” as the production mode of the continuous notice effect in the continuous notice determination process (see step S1802) based on the determination result flag at the time of winning being set. To do. Then, based on the fact that “countdown” is determined as the effect mode, as shown in FIG. 60D, during the display of the effect symbol variation, “Count 2!” Or the like is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The effect is displayed as if the character string was displayed and the countdown was started (see step S1848). Then, when the variation time ends and a symbol confirmation designation command is received, as shown in FIG. 60 (e), the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 60 (e)) is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. Further, based on the fact that “countdown” is determined as the effect mode, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the effect display device 9 during the effect symbol variation display as shown in FIG. A character string such as “Count 1!” Is displayed on the screen, and an effect is produced in which the countdown continues (see step S1848). Then, when the change time is over and a symbol confirmation designation command is received, as shown in FIG. 60 (g), the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 60 (g)) is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 causes the next change to be a super reach, and as shown in FIG. 60 (i), the first notice execution flag is set, so that the first to fifth Transition to one of the notice effects.

  Further, in this embodiment, a fluctuation pattern with pseudo-continuations as a fluctuation pattern (non-reach PA1-4, normal PB2-1, normal PB2-2, super PA3-1, super PA3-2, normal PB2- shown in FIG. 6). 3, normal PB2-4, super PA3-3, super PA3-4, and special PG1-3) are determined, a pseudo-rendition effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol. FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a pseudo-continuous rendering mode. In addition, in FIG. 61, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (a) (b) (c) .... In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 61, a case is shown in which pseudo-continuation is performed when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, but the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. In the case where the pseudo-run is performed when the effect symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the pseudo-run, the pseudo-run is executed in the same effect mode.

  In the example shown in FIG. 61, first, as shown in FIG. 60 (b), when the change display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 61 (a). It is assumed that there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the updated first reserved memory number designation command based on the newly received start prize (see step S218A). In addition, as shown in FIG. 61 (b), the production control microcomputer 100 displays 1 of the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit 18c based on the received first reserved memory number designation command. Increase (see step S653). Then, as shown in FIG. 61 (c), it is assumed that the variation time has ended, the symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the off symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S853).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number designation command, and, as shown in FIG. The display of the number of one hold memory is reduced by 1 (see step S653), and the next effect design variable display is started. In this case, it is assumed that the production control microcomputer 100 has received a variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 determines a chance symbol as a temporary stop symbol of the production symbol based on the reception of the variation pattern command that designates the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-ream. Then, as shown in FIG. 61 (e), when the temporary stop timing of the temporary stop symbol comes, the chance symbol is temporarily stopped.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 starts re-variation of the production symbol as shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 61 (f), a predetermined effect is performed, for example, display is performed in such a manner that a flash shines above the display screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of re-variation of the effect symbol. In addition, the predetermined effect performed at the start of re-variation is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 61, but for example, imitating a movable member (for example, a character or the like) provided above, below or on the side of the effect display device 9 A movable object having a shape) may be moved at the start of re-variation, or a predetermined lamp may be turned on or blinked at the start of re-variation. Further, for example, the way of starting the variation of the symbol at the start of re-variation may be different from the normal one. For example, in the case where the left, middle, and right production symbols usually start to change at the same time, the left, middle, and right production symbols start to change at different timings, or once start to change upward (or downward) As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation may be started downward (or upward). Conversely, in FIG. 61 (e), the way of temporarily stopping the fluctuation of the symbol may be different from the normal one. For example, the symbols may be temporarily stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, but the symbols may be temporarily stopped in the order of left, middle, and right. In addition, since it is not a case where a new fluctuation | variation is started, as shown in FIG.61 (f), the display of the 1st reservation memory number in the 1st reservation memory display part 18c does not change.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 61 (g), the effect symbol change display is executed. As shown in FIG. 61 (h), when the next temporary stop timing is reached, the chance symbol is temporarily stopped. To do.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 starts re-variation of the production symbol as shown in FIG. 61 (i). In this case, as shown in FIG. 61 (i), a predetermined effect is performed, for example, a display in which a flash is lit above the display screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of re-variation of the effect symbol.

  The pseudo-continuous effect is executed by repeatedly executing the temporary stop display of the chance symbol and the re-variation in the above manner. As described above, in this embodiment, the continuous notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” shown in FIG. 58 and the pseudo-continuous effect shown in FIG. 61 are executed in a substantially common effect mode. Therefore, even if the same aspect of the effect is executed, the player can be given a sense of expectation that it may be a continuous notice effect or may be a pseudo-ream, and the interest in the game can be improved. it can.

  Next, the execution timing of the continuous notice effect will be described. FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram showing the execution timing of the continuous notice effect. In the example shown in FIG. 62, a case where a new start winning that causes a super reach occurs during the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shown. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 62, the case where the continuous notice effect of “change of the variation form at the time of symbol change” is executed is shown as an example, but the execution when the continuous notice effect of other effect modes is executed is shown. The timing is the same.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 detects a new start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (see Steps S311 and S313), the winning effect processing (see Steps S217A and S217B) is performed. Execute and determine when winning. If a new start winning is detected in the first start winning opening 13, it is not in the high base state (probability change state or short time state) and is not in the big hit gaming state (see steps S215A and S216A). Then, the winning time effect process is executed to determine the winning time. Then, a winning determination result designation command is transmitted based on the determination result of winning determination (see steps S218A and S218B).

  Next, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, and a reserved storage number designation command (a first reserved memory number designation command or a second reserved memory number designation command) are received, and the next variation display is started. At this time, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the continuous notice determination process based on the fact that the first consecutive notice flag is set by setting the winning determination result flag per super reach or out of super reach. (Refer to step S1802) In response to the determination of "change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation" as the effect mode of the continuous notice effect, the flash appears above the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the variation of the effect symbol starts. It is assumed that a predetermined effect such as display of a certain aspect is performed and a chance symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the effect symbol (see step S1822). Further, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the current reserved memory number (“2” in the example shown in FIG. 62) in the variation counter based on the received reserved memory number designation command. . Then, the fluctuation time ends and a symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the chance symbol symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG.

  When starting the next variation display, the effect control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the variation counter (see step S1811). Then, based on the fact that the value of the variation counter is 1, as shown in FIG. 62, display is performed in such a manner that the flash is illuminated above the display screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of the effect symbol change. By performing the predetermined effect (see step S1848), the continuous notice effect is continuously executed. Then, the fluctuation time ends and a symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the chance symbol symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 62 (see step S853).

  When starting the next variation display, the effect control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the variation counter (see step S1811). Then, based on the fact that the value of the variation counter is 0, the continuous effect is finished and the notice effect is executed after the effect symbol starts to change.

  In this embodiment, continuous effects are not performed in the notice effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the continuous effects are also provided at the start of the fluctuation in which these notice effects are implemented. It is also possible to display a mode in which the flash in the flashes is lit and to stop display the chance symbol as a stop symbol.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state), the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is extremely low, and the gaming state is the probability change state or the short time state (high base state). In this case, the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus is opened is increased. For this reason, when the gaming state is the normal state, it is rare for the game ball to start winning a prize at the second start winning opening 14, and the first special symbol variation display is mainly executed continuously. In addition, when the gaming state is a probable change state or a short time state, the frequency at which the game ball starts and wins at the second start winning opening 14 is increased, and the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. Mainly, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed continuously. However, even if the game state is the normal state, the game ball may start and win at the second start winning port 14 at a low frequency, and the variation display of the second special symbol may be executed. In this case, if there is a start prize for the second start prize opening 14 during the execution of the continuous notice effect based on the determination result at the time of winning for the start prize to the first start prize opening 13, the middle of the continuous notice effect is given. Then, the change display of the second special symbol is interrupted. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the change display of the second special symbol interrupts during the continuous notice effect, the continuous notice effect is controlled to be interrupted.

  Hereinafter, the production timing when the continuous notice production is interrupted will be described. FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram showing the effect timing when the continuous notice effect is interrupted. Among these, FIG. 63 shows the continuous notice effect that is executed based on the determination of “super reach out” or “super reach big hit” in the determination at the time of winning with respect to the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13. The production timing in the case of interruption is shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 63, as an example, a case where a continuous notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol change” is executed is shown, but an effect when a continuous notice effect of another effect mode is executed. The timing is the same. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 63, it is assumed that the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 during the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined as non-reach or reach disagreement as a variable display result.

  First, referring to FIG. 63, the continuous advance notice is executed based on the determination of “super reach out” or “super reach big hit” in the determination at the time of winning with respect to the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13. The production timing when the production is interrupted will be described.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 detects a new start prize to the first start prize opening 13 (see step S311), it executes a prize-time effect process (see step S217A) and performs a prize determination. When it is determined that “super reach loss” or “super reach jackpot” is reached, a winning determination result designation command is transmitted (see step S218A).

  Next, a fluctuation pattern command, a display result designation command, and a first reserved storage number designation command are received, and the next fluctuation display is started. At this time, the production control microcomputer 100 continues based on the fact that the first continuous notice flag is set by setting the winning determination result flag of “Super reach out” or “Super reach big hit”. Flashing above the display screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of the change of the effect symbol in response to the determination of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol change” as the effect mode of the continuous notice effect in the notice determination process (see step S1802) It is assumed that a predetermined effect is performed such as displaying an aspect that shines, and a chance symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the effect symbol (see step S1822). Then, the fluctuation time ends and a symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the chance symbol symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 52 (see step S853).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 63, it is assumed that the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs during the execution of the continuous notice effect. In such a case, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 63, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority. Therefore, when the second special symbol change display is executed even during execution of the continuous notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets a continuous notice interruption flag as shown in FIG. Control is performed so that the continuous notice effect is interrupted (see steps S1811 and S1812). When the production control microcomputer 100 performs the change display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the change display of the second special symbol during the interruption of the continuous notice effect, the other announcement effect is displayed during the change display. Is controlled not to be executed (see Yes in step S1823).

  Then, when the variation display of the second special symbol is finished and the state returns to the state in which the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the continuous notice interruption flag is reset (see step S1818), as shown in FIG. , Resume the remaining continuous notice effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 63, when the variation display of the effect symbol is started in synchronization with the next variation display of the first special symbol, the value of the variation counter is decremented by 1, and the effect display device 9 The continuous notice effect is resumed by performing a predetermined effect such as displaying a flashing aspect above the display screen (see step S1848). Then, the fluctuation time ends and a symbol confirmation designation command is received, and the chance symbol symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 63 (see step S853).

  When starting the next variation display, the effect control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the variation counter (see step S1811). Then, based on the fact that the value of the variation counter is 0, the continuous effect is finished and the notice effect is executed after the effect symbol starts to change.

  FIG.64 and FIG.65 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation of a 1st notice effect. In the example shown in FIGS. 64 and 65,% display is used as the display mode. The numerical value in% display is the degree of expectation of jackpot (the degree of possibility of becoming a big hit: However, the% display is a display for production, and in fact, the numerical value in% display and the possibility of becoming a big hit are correlated May not.) In the example shown in FIG. 64 and FIG. 65, after the change of the effect symbol is started in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R (see FIG. 64 (a)), the notice effect period (button operation effective period) At the start, an image 9D that prompts the user to press the operation unit 50 is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the LED 50b blinks to press the pressing operation unit 49 (see FIG. 64B). Thereafter, each time the operation unit 50 is pressed, the numerical value of% display changes. Specifically, it increases (see FIGS. 64C to 64I). In FIG. 64, an arrow directed to the operation unit 50 indicates that the operation unit 50 has been pressed. In the first half of the notice effect period (corresponding to the first section T2 in FIG. 65), the degree of increase in the numerical value of% display is relatively small (from 1% to 3%: FIGS. 64 (c) to (e). )reference). In the second half of the notice effect period (corresponding to the second section T3 in FIG. 65), the degree of increase in the numerical value of% display is relatively large (after 10%: see FIGS. 64 (f) to (i)). .

  In the first notice effect, in a specific period (corresponding to the second section T3 in FIG. 65) within the notice effect period from the start to the end of the operation notice notice, the degree of change in the display mode is indicated as the notice effect. Since it is configured to be different from the degree of change in the display mode in the other period (corresponding to the first section T2 in FIG. 65), the change in the display mode based on the operation is not uniform, and the player The interest in the operation of the operation means can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the degree of change in the production mode is increased in the final period of the notice effect period, and the interest of the game by the operation notice notice can be maintained until the operation notice notice is ended.

  66 and 67 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the effect of the second notice effect. 66 and 67 also use% display as the display mode. In the example shown in FIG. 66 and FIG. 67, after the change of the effect symbol is started in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R (see FIG. 66 (a)), the notice effect period (button operation effective period) At the start of the operation, an image 9D that prompts the user to press the operation unit 50 is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the LED 50b blinks to press the pressing operation unit 49 (see FIG. 66B). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to change the display mode related to the notice effect of the effect display device 9. As a result of the lottery, when it is decided to change the display mode, the numerical value of% display is changed (see FIGS. 66 (c) to (l)). Specifically, increase. When it is decided not to change the display mode, the numerical value of% display is not changed (see FIGS. 66 (e), (f), (i), (j), (k)). The probability of changing the numerical value of% display in the first half period T2 (see FIGS. 66 (c) to (h)) and the% in the second half period T3 (see FIGS. 66 (i) to (l)) in the notice effect period. 66 and 67. In the example shown in Fig. 66 and Fig. 67, in the first half period T2 (first section) in the notice effect period,% display is performed with a probability of 1/3 to 2/3. In the latter half period T3 (second interval), it is decided to change the numerical value in% display with a probability of 1/6 to 1/2.

  Also, in each of the first half period T2 (first section) and the second half period T3 (second section), the probability is high when the number of prior notification suspensions is large, and the probability is low when the number of prior notification suspensions is small. .

  In the second notice effect, the change in the display mode based on the operation on the operation unit 50 is not uniform, and the interest of the player in the operation of the operation unit 50 can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 68 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect of the third notice effect. Also in the example shown in FIG. 68,% display is used as the display mode. In the example shown in FIG. 68, after the effect symbols start to change in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R (see FIGS. 68 (a1) and (a2)), the notice effect period (button operation effective period) ) Is displayed on the effect display device 9 and the LED 50b blinks to prompt the pressing operation of the pressing operation unit 49 (FIGS. 68B1 and 68B2). reference). In the effect of the third notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets the maximum value (% final effect possible mode) of the percentage display in the notice effect period to a predetermined value, but during the period from the initial value of% display to the maximum value. Thus, the method of changing according to the pressing of the operation unit 50 is not uniform, and the numerical value of% display is changed by any of a plurality of types of changes. In the example shown on the right side in FIG. 68 (FIGS. 68 (a2) to (h2)), compared with the example shown on the left side (FIGS. 68 (a1) to (i1)), the location changes rapidly (30% to 50%). (See FIGS. 68 (e2) and (f2)). For example, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 101 is a big hit, it is determined that the ratio of executing an effect based on how to change a part that changes rapidly is not a big hit. More than

  In the third notice effect, even if the final displayable mode (in this example, the maximum value of the percentage display value) is the same, the possibility of becoming an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) is determined. The operation corresponding notice can be performed, and the interest of the player in the operation of the operation unit 50 can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, by changing the way of changing the display mode in response to pressing of the operation unit 50, it is possible to vary the level of possibility of becoming an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state).

  FIG. 69 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect of the fourth notice effect. In the fourth notice effect, the first threshold interval until the displayed percentage display becomes 10% which is the first threshold, and the second threshold interval which is equal to or more than the first threshold and less than the second threshold; It consists of a third threshold interval equal to or greater than the second threshold.

  When the operation unit 50 is pressed in each threshold section, that is, when a press signal is output from the operation unit 50, the effect control CPU 101 changes the display mode related to the notice effect of the effect display device 9. In the first threshold interval, the probability of determining to change the% display according to the operation is as small as 1/4, and in the second threshold interval, the probability of determining to change the% display according to the operation is 1/3. Slightly larger than the first threshold interval, and in the third threshold interval, the content that is displayed is that the probability of determining to change the% display according to the operation is 1/2, which is even greater than the second threshold interval. Therefore, the ratio determined to change by the operation is different (gradually increases).

  In the example shown in FIG. 69,% display is used as the display mode. In the example shown in FIG. 69, after the effect symbols start to change in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R (see FIG. 69A), at the start of the notice effect period (button operation effective period). An image prompting the user to press the operation unit 50 is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the LED 50b blinks to press the pressing operation unit 49 (see FIG. 69B).

  In the effect of the fourth notice effect, each time the operation unit 50 is pressed, the display mode change determination tables 177a to 177c whose percentage display is set for each corresponding threshold section (see FIG. 75 (b)). Is compared with the extracted random number SR10 for determining the display mode change for the fourth notice effect, and it is determined whether or not to change, and the numerical value of% display increases by determining that it is changed. In the first threshold interval up to the first threshold value (10%), the rate of change of the numerical value of% display is the extent that it changes once by four operations (probability 1/4), and the second threshold value (25 %) In the second threshold interval (10 to 25%), the rate of change of the numerical value of% display is the degree of change (probability of one third) by three operations, and the third threshold ( 25%) In the third threshold interval or more, the rate of change of the numerical value of% display is only about once changing by two operations (probability of 1/2), and the rate of change of the numerical value of% display is The second threshold interval is larger than the first threshold interval, and the third threshold interval is larger than the second threshold interval.

  That is, in the fourth notice effect, the rate of change increases as the percentage display increases, and the player actively operates the operation unit 50 even in the latter half of the operation.

  In the fifth notice effect (not shown), for example, each time the operation unit 50 is pressed, the numerical value of% display displayed on the effect display device 9 changes. Specifically, it increases. Between the initial numerical value of% display and the maximum value, the method of changing according to the pressing of the operation unit 50 is not uniform, and the numerical value of% display is changed by any of a plurality of types of changes. Change. Among the methods of changing the plurality of types, there is a method including a period during which the numerical value of% display is not changed even when the operation unit 50 is pressed during the notice effect period.

  In the fifth notice effect, the operation notice notice effect can be enriched due to the existence of a specific period (period in which the numerical value of% display is not changed) in which the display mode in the notice effect period is not changed. In addition, during the specific period, the effect control CPU 101 does not change the display mode of the notice effect even if the operation unit 50 is pressed, so that the player can change the display mode at that time to the final effect mode (in this example,% It cannot be determined whether or not the displayed numerical value is the maximum value. That is, when the final effect possible mode is actually displayed, the player may regard the display mode as a display mode in a specific period in the fifth notice effect. In that case, the player is likely to continue pressing the operation unit 50 in the hope that the display mode will change further. Therefore, by providing the specific period, the player can continue to press down the operation unit 50, and the effect of the operation notification notice can be enhanced.

  FIG. 70 is a timing chart showing the flow of the first notice effect. FIG. 70 shows display contents each time the operation unit 50 is pressed (shown as “number of operations” in FIG. 70) in the first notice effect. In FIG. 70, the numerical value shown as “display” corresponds to the numerical value in% display in FIG.

  FIG. 71 is a timing chart showing the flow of the second notice effect. FIG. 71 shows display contents each time the operation unit 50 is pressed (shown as “number of operations” in FIG. 71) in the second notice effect. In FIG. 71, the numerical value shown as “display” corresponds to the numerical value in% display in FIG. However, FIG. 71 shows an example in which it is decided to change the display mode as a result of the lottery when the operation unit 50 is pressed (an example in which the value is changed every time).

  FIG. 72 is an explanatory diagram showing display mode change determination tables 174a and 174b stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. FIG. In the display mode change determination tables 174a and 174b, numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the display mode change determination random number SR7 are set according to whether or not to change the display mode. The display mode change determination table 174a is used when the change probability is halved, and the display mode change determination table 174b is used when the change probability is １ ／.

  In this way, in the second notice effect, the hold display mode may not change according to the operation of the operation unit 50. Therefore, not only can the player's willingness to operate be improved, but also the variable display from when the hold is stored. Since the probability of changing according to the elapsed time until the change, that is, according to the number of pre-determined reserved memories, the change in the hold display mode can be sharpened.

  FIG. 73 is a timing chart showing the flow of the third notice effect. FIG. 73 shows display contents each time the operation unit 50 is pressed (shown as “number of operations” in FIG. 73) in the third notice effect. In FIG. 73, the numerical value indicated as “display” corresponds to the numerical value in% display in FIG. However, in FIG. 73, numerical values different from the numerical values shown in FIG. 68 are shown so that it is easy to understand the difference in how the display mode is changed. FIG. 73 shows an example in which there are three types of patterns 1 to 3 as a method of changing a plurality of types of display modes.

  FIG. 74 is an explanatory diagram showing pattern determination tables 175 a to 175 c for third notice effects stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. In the third notice effect pattern determination tables 175a to 175c, numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the third notice effect pattern determination random number SR8 are set according to the patterns 1 to 3, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 74, when it is decided to be controlled to the big hit gaming state, pattern 3 (pattern in which the numerical value of% display changes by 3) having a high degree of change in the display mode is selected. Cheap. In addition, when it is determined that the game state is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, the pattern 1 having a low degree of change in the display mode (a pattern in which the numerical value of% display changes by 1) is easily selected. That is, the degree of expectation of jackpot (ease of being a big hit) varies depending on how the display mode is changed to the final rendering possible mode. In this way, in the third notice effect, the player's expectation that the jackpot display result will be derived changes according to the change state of the hold display mode when the operation unit 50 is operated. To do.

  If it is decided to be controlled to the big hit gaming state, always use a pattern with a high degree of change in the display mode, and if it is decided not to be controlled to the big hit gaming state The pattern may be always used with a low degree of change in display mode. In that case, even if the final effect possible mode is the same between the case where it is decided to be controlled to the big hit gaming state and the case where it is decided not to be controlled to the big hit gaming state, the change start is started. Even if the final displayable mode is the same, the operation corresponding advance notice according to the level of the possibility of being in an advantageous state is performed by changing the process of the production mode from the time production mode to the final production possible mode. It is possible to increase the interest of the player to operate the operation unit 50 and improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 75 is a timing chart showing the flow of the fourth notice effect. FIG. 75 shows the display contents each time the operation unit 50 is pressed (shown as “number of operations” in FIG. 75A) in the fourth notice effect. In FIG. 75, the numerical value shown as “display” corresponds to the numerical value in% display in FIG.

  FIG. 75A is a diagram showing the change probabilities in the first threshold interval, the second threshold interval, and the third threshold interval, and FIG. 75B is stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table 177a-177c for the pattern determination of the 4th notice effect which is. In the fourth notice effect pattern determination tables 177a to 177c, numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the pattern determination random number SR10 for the fourth notice effect are set according to the first to third threshold sections. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 75, in the first threshold interval up to the first threshold (10%) and the second threshold interval up to the second threshold (25%) The number of determination values is larger, and the first threshold interval has a higher probability of not being changed by a single operation than the second threshold interval. Also, in the third threshold interval equal to or greater than the third threshold (25%), the same number of determination values is assigned to the case where the change is made by one operation and the case where the change is not changed. The probability of changing by one operation is higher than that of the section and the second threshold section.

  As described above, in the fourth notice effect, the rate of change increases as the% display increases, and the player actively operates the operation unit 50 even in the latter half of the operation. The change status of the% display changes step by step in each of the first to third threshold sections, so that the player can operate with the expectation that the% display will change suddenly due to the transition of the threshold section (change stage). In addition, since the threshold interval corresponds to the change state of the% display, the player can easily recognize the change state of the hold display mode.

  FIG. 76 is a timing chart showing the flow of the fifth notice effect. FIG. 76 shows display contents each time the operation unit 50 is pressed (shown as “number of operations” in FIG. 76) in the fifth notice effect. In FIG. 76, the numerical value indicated as “display” is a numerical value in% display.

  Even in the fifth notice effect, the numerical value of% display displayed on the effect display device 9 changes each time the operation unit 50 is pressed, but the maximum value (in each row in FIG. 76) from the initial value of% display. In some cases, there is a period during which the numerical value in% display is not changed even when the operation unit 50 is pressed. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 76, patterns 2, 4, and 6 are patterns including a period in which the numerical value of% display is not changed in the notice effect period. In the patterns 1, 3, and 5, the numerical value of% display is not changed at the end of the notice effect period, but the numerical value of% display displayed on the effect display device 9 is the maximum value (final value) during those periods. This means that the display mode does not change even if the operation unit 50 is pressed after reaching the “playable mode”.

  In this embodiment, in the patterns 2, 4 and 6, when the numerical value of% display becomes a predetermined value (10% in the pattern 2, 40% in the pattern 4, 50% in the pattern 6), the operation on the operation unit 50 is performed. When the performance mode maintenance period that does not change the performance mode is started and the operation unit 50 is operated a predetermined number of times during the performance mode maintenance period, the performance mode maintenance period ends. However, the effect mode maintenance period starts when a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) determined in advance from the start of the notice effect, and the predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) after the effect mode maintenance period starts. You may make it complete | finish, if it passes.

  FIG. 77 is an explanatory diagram showing a pattern determination table 176 for the fifth notice effect stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. In the fifth notice effect pattern determination table 176, numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the fifth notice effect pattern determination random number SR9 are set in accordance with each of the patterns 1 to 6 shown in FIG. Yes.

  In this way, in the fifth notice effect, even when the number of operations required to become the final effectable aspect and the final effectable aspect is the same 20 times, the degree of expectation from which the jackpot display result is derived changes depending on the change process, Without diversifying the types of change patterns, it is possible to enhance the expectation that a jackpot display result will be derived. Note that, as shown in FIG. 77, when it is decided to make a big hit, a pattern that has a large final rendering possibility value is selected compared to the case where it is decided to make a big hit. It has become easier.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, in the first to fifth notice effects as the prefetch notice, the hold display mode is changed by continuously operating the operation unit 50 (continuous hitting). It is possible to change, and the result can be found by operating (pressing) the operation unit 50 once, that is, the final rendering possible mode is not displayed, so the player's response to deriving the jackpot result Expectation can be sustained.

  In this embodiment, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a notice effect for notifying that the player will be super reach according to the continuous operation of the operation unit 50 of the player. The notice effect may be a super-reach in the next special symbol change or a big hit in the super-reach by changing the hold display mode step by step according to the continuous operation of the operation unit 50 by the player. In other words, the notice effect is performed when the notice target hold display is displayed as the highest order hold display (the leftmost position toward the left). It was announced that there was a possibility of becoming a super reach or a big hit in the fluctuation after 2 times, 3 times, 4 times, that is, the hold indication of the notice target is 2nd to 4th It may be carried announcement attraction when it is displayed as a distillate display.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the notice effect, only the hold display (the hold display subject to the notice notice) that may become a super reach or a big hit changes according to the continuous operation of the operation unit 50. However, it is possible to change the hold display other than the hold display that is the subject of the advance notice, and the hold display mode for all the hold displays other than the hold display that is the subject of the advance notice and the hold display that is the subject of the advance notice. May be changed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are individually displayed on the four display units so that the respective reserved memory numbers can be specified. The number of reserved storages of each of the number and the second reserved storage number may be displayed so as to be identifiable on one display unit (for example, numerical display of “4”, “3”, “2”, “1”, etc.).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the reserved memory display means for displaying the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number changes the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The display device 9 is configured to display (fluctuate). However, the display device is configured separately from the display device that variably displays such a design symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol). May be.

  In this embodiment, the effect mode and sound effect mode of the illuminant change in synchronization with the change of the hold display mode. That is, the first to fifth notice effects are the display mode, lamp, LED, etc. Including an effect by the light emitter and a sound effect by the speaker 27, but includes any one or two of the effect by the display mode, the effect by the light emitter, and the sound effect as the operation-related notice notification effect. You may make a production.

  Further, in the first to fifth notice effects, the% display effect is taken as an example of the hold display mode, the change in the numerical value of the% display is taken as an example of the change in the effect mode, and the degree of change in the numerical value of the% display For example, not only the numerical value in% display, but also change the form of the hold display (for example, increasing the diameter of the ○ -shaped outer shape stepwise or changing it stepwise to a triangle, square, etc.) May be. Alternatively, the degree of change in the light emission mode of the hold display (change in brightness, change in the number of light emitters to be lit or change in light emission color), and change in the sound production mode (change in volume or change in timbre) associated therewith Good.

  Using the character image displayed on the effect display device 9, the level gauge displayed on the effect display device 9, a movable member provided in the gaming machine, etc., the change in the hold display mode is applied to the level gauge such as the movement of the character image. The displayed level, the movement and movement direction (rotation) of the movable member, etc., and the degree of change, the amount of increase in the level displayed on the level gauge, such as the movement amount of the character image, the movement amount and the rotation amount of the movable member You may make it.

  In each of the above embodiments, the notice effect is executed in response to the continuous operation of the operation unit 50. However, for example, only the pressing operation unit 49 that allows the player to perform a pressing operation on the operation unit 50 is used. Alternatively, when a rotation operation unit or the like that can be rotated by the player is provided, a notice effect may be executed according to the rotation operation on the rotation operation unit.

  In this case, for example, when the rotation amount of the rotation operation unit exceeds a predetermined amount, the effect control CPU 101 regards that the operation unit 50 is in the same state as when the operation unit 50 is pressed, and the operation corresponding notice in each of the above embodiments. The notification effect is executed. Alternatively, a predetermined amount (for example, 1/2 rotation, 1 rotation, 2 rotations) for the operation may be selected, and a predetermined effect may be performed when the rotation amount by the player reaches a predetermined amount. In that case, the amount of rotation (or the number of rotations) by the player corresponds to the operation stage in the same manner as the number of operations on the operation unit 50 corresponds to the operation stage and the predetermined number corresponds to the level of the operation stage. The predetermined amount (or the predetermined number of rotations) for the operation corresponds to the level of the operation stage. Instead of setting the number of operations and the amount of rotation with respect to the operation unit 50 as the operation stage and setting the predetermined number of times of pressing the operation unit 50 and the predetermined amount of rotation as the level of the operation stage, values related to other operations are It may be at the level of stage and operation stage. For example, a time interval between operations (pressing) on the operation unit 50, a value related to the number of pressings within a predetermined time, and a value related to the rotation amount may be set to the level of the operation stage and the operation stage.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 may execute different effects when the operation unit 50 is pressed and when the rotation operation unit is rotated. As an example, when the first notice effect is executed, the display mode in the effect display device 9 is changed both when the operation unit 50 is pressed and when the rotation operation unit is rotated. The degree of change of the display mode when the button is pressed (for example, the numerical value of% display is increased by 1), and the degree of change of the display mode when the rotation operation unit is rotated (for example, the numerical value of% display is increased by 2) ) Or when the second notice effect is being executed, whether the display mode on the effect display device 9 is changed when the operation unit 50 is pressed or when the rotation operation unit is rotated. The lottery process of “No” is executed, but the lottery probability may be made different when the operation unit 50 is pressed and when the rotation operation unit is rotated.

  In addition, when a game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol performed for the first reserved memory is a big hit, and the second When the game ball starts and wins at the start winning opening 14, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol performed for the second reserved memory is a big hit. In addition, when one hold memory is stored as the first hold memory or the second hold memory, until the variable display performed on the one hold memory is started, when winning the prize for the one hold memory Based on the determination result of the determination, a pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect or first to fifth notice effects) for the one stored memory using predetermined effect means (for example, effect display device 9) provided in the gaming machine. Execute. In this case, in this embodiment, in the big hit game state, control is performed so as to limit the execution of the determination at the time of winning based on starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13. Further, even in the high base state (probability change state or short time state), control is performed so as to limit the execution of the determination at the time of winning based on starting winning at the first starting winning port 13. Therefore, by making it impossible to recognize the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol will be a big hit during the big hit gaming state or the high base state, the big hit is continuously generated by the technical intervention of the player. Thus, it is possible to prevent deliberately aiming for more than the expected number of prize balls.

  For example, as shown in this embodiment, it is provided with a plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, and after the big hit game is finished, it shifts to a high base state (probability variation state or time-short state) and preferentially executes the variation display of the second special symbol. In such a case, if the pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) is configured to be executable, the pre-reading notice is executed based on the fact that the game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13 during the big hit game or the high base state. As a result, the player recognizes that the variation display result of the first special symbol executed after the end of the big hit game or during the advantageous game state is likely to be a big hit. In this embodiment, when the game shifts to the high base state after the big hit game is finished, it becomes easy to make a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 and the change display of the second special symbol is executed with priority. The variation display of the second special symbol is continuously executed so that the start winning to the second start winning port 14 is not interrupted, and the expected jackpot as the variation display result of the first special symbol is retained. It becomes possible to aim at the big hit based on the fluctuation display of 2 special symbols. Then, it is easy to be targeted by the technical intervention of the player, and the number of big hits based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the big hit based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is continuously generated. There is a risk that the prize ball will be deliberately targeted and the gambling will become too high. Therefore, in this embodiment, by making it impossible to recognize the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol becomes a big hit during the big hit gaming state or the high base state, the big hit is made by the technical intervention of the player. It prevents them from being deliberately aimed for more than the expected number of prize balls.

  In this embodiment, the winning determination is not performed when the big hit gaming state or the high base state is in effect (when the big hit gaming state or the high base state is established by steps S215A and S216A). Shows a case in which the pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) is not performed and the possibility of winning a big hit is not recognized. However, even when the big winning game state or the high base state, it is at the time of winning It is also possible to make a determination and transmit a determination result designation command at the time of winning a prize, and to determine whether the effect control microcomputer 100 is in the big hit gaming state or the high base state, When in the gaming state or in the high base state, the pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect) will not be performed even if the winning judgment result designation command is received. It may be controlled to.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol that is not in the reach state, the first special symbol is displayed. The first hold memory that is started before the variable display of the first special symbol that is the target of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) executed after the variable display of the 2 special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol is finished. In the variable display of the first special symbol, execution of a continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is prohibited. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the continuity of the continuous production (continuous notice effect) is impaired due to the variable display of the other second special symbol being interrupted during the continuous effect (continuous notice effect). It is possible to prevent a situation in which the production mode of production is not suitable. Therefore, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, it is possible to prevent the contents of the effects from becoming unnatural without increasing the processing burden when performing the continuous effects (continuous notice effects). it can. In addition, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol that is not in the reach state, the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is continued as it is. By ending, it is possible to notify the player early that it will not reach the reach state.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol that does not become a big hit is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol that is in the reach state. In the variable display of the second special symbol, the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is prohibited, while the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) executed after the variable display of the second special symbol is ended. In the variable display of the first special symbol stored in the first reserved memory that is started before the variable display of the first special symbol, the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is resumed. Further, when the variable display of the second special symbol that is a big hit is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol that is in the reach state, the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. The first special symbol in the first reserved memory that is started before the variable display of the first special symbol that is the target of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) executed after the variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol are finished. In the variable display, continuous execution (continuous notice effect) is prohibited. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the continuity of the continuous production (continuous notice effect) is impaired due to the variable display of the other second special symbol being interrupted during the continuous effect (continuous notice effect). It is possible to prevent a situation in which the production mode of production is not suitable. Therefore, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, it is possible to prevent the contents of the effects from becoming unnatural without increasing the processing burden when performing the continuous effects (continuous notice effects). it can. Further, if the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is resumed after the variable display of the second special symbol is completed, it is determined that the reach state is reached, and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the continuous performance (continuous notice performance) being continued unnecessarily after the big hit.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol that does not become a big hit is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol that is a big hit, The variable display of the second special symbol prohibits the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect), while the second special symbol is the target of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) executed after the variable display of the second special symbol is finished. In the variable display of the first special symbol stored in the first reserved memory that is started before the variable display of one special symbol, the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is resumed. When the variable display of the second special symbol that is a big hit is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol that is a big hit, the variable of the second special symbol is started. The first special symbol in the first reserved memory that is started before the variable display of the first special symbol that is the target of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) executed after the display and the variable display of the second special symbol is finished. In variable display, execution of a continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is prohibited. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the continuity of the continuous production (continuous notice effect) is impaired due to the variable display of the other second special symbol being interrupted during the continuous effect (continuous notice effect). It is possible to prevent a situation in which the production mode of production is not suitable. Therefore, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, it is possible to prevent the contents of the effects from becoming unnatural without increasing the processing burden when performing the continuous effects (continuous notice effects). it can. Further, if the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is resumed after the variable display of the second special symbol is ended, the expectation of a big hit is increased, so that the interest in the game can be improved. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the continuous performance (continuous notice performance) being continued unnecessarily after the big hit.

  Also, according to this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is started during the execution of the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) for the variable display of the first special symbol, the execution of the notice effect is prohibited. To do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a continuous effect (continuous notice effect) and another notice effect are executed in a mixed manner and confuse the player.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed based on the start winning at the first start winning opening 13, the second special based on the start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 is performed. It is decided to make a small hit at a higher rate compared to the case where the symbol variation display is executed. Therefore, by suppressing the occurrence frequency of the small hit game based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, it can be understood that it was a small hit game despite expecting a sudden probability change big hit game in the high base state. It is possible to suppress a situation in which a situation in which the player is discouraged more than necessary is prevented, and a situation in which the player is disadvantaged more than necessary can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of the big hit gaming state and the high base state (probability change state or short time state), the execution of the determination at the time of winning based on the start winning winning at the first starting winning opening 13 is restricted. However, the control may be performed so that the determination at the time of winning based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 is limited only in the big hit gaming state. Alternatively, the control may be performed so as to limit the execution of the winning determination based on the start winning at the first starting winning opening 13 only in the high base state (probability change state or short time state).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern by determining the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination table for detachment. In this case, in the deviation variation pattern type determination table, a common determination value (230 to 251) is assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach regardless of the total number of pending storages. . Further, in the variation pattern type determination table for loss, different determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types including variation patterns other than super reach (normal reach and non-reach) according to the total number of pending storage. Therefore, by assigning the ratio of the determination value to the variation pattern type including the variation pattern having a short variable display time as the total number of pending storage increases, the operating rate of the variable display decreases. It can be prevented as much as possible.

  FIG. 78 is an explanatory diagram of the determination value assignment state in the deviation variation pattern type determination table. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the loss variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. 10B is used, and the total number of pending storages is 0 to 2 (3 or less). In some cases, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 10A is used (see steps S96 to S98). As shown in FIG. 78, when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the ratio of reaching (normal reach, super reach) is smaller than when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2. When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. 10B, the non-reach CA 2-2 variation pattern type is selected and the non-reach PA 1-2 is a variation pattern of shortened variation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the operation rate of the variable display is reduced as much as possible by shortening the average fluctuation time as the total number of pending storage increases.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 78, regardless of the total number of pending storage, common determination values (230 to 251) are used for the variation pattern types with super reach (super reach A, super reach B). ) Is assigned. Therefore, at the time of starting winning, it is possible to easily determine in advance whether or not it will be super reach if only the value of the extracted random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is confirmed. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that the super reach is reached before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  In this embodiment, the case where the distribution of the determination values of the variation pattern type determination table for detachment is different for the two types of the total pending storage number of 0 to 2 or 3 or more is shown. The method of differentiating the determination values in the use variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the distribution may be made more finely stepwise according to the total number of pending storage. In this case, for example, the deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0, 1 and the offset for the total pending storage count 2, the total pending storage count 3 and the total pending storage count 4 A variation pattern type determination table may be prepared in advance, and the distribution of the variation pattern type with reach and the variation pattern type of the shortened variation may be further varied in stages. In addition to such an example, various combinations of the deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared in advance are conceivable. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a completely common determination value (230 to 251) is assigned to the variation pattern type accompanied by super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storage. Although the case has been shown, the determination value for the super reach in one deviation variation pattern type determination table may include the determination value for the super reach in the other variation pattern type determination table for deviation. FIG. 79 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the determination value assignment state in the deviation variation pattern type determination table.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 79, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the determination values 230 to 251 are assigned to the variation pattern types with super reach, whereas the total pending storage numbers 0 to In the case of 2, determination values 200 to 251 are assigned to the variation pattern types with super reach. However, even in such a case, when the value of the extracted random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is in the range of at least 230 to 251 at the time of starting winning, it becomes easy to become super reach beforehand. Can be determined. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that the super reach is reached before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 79, among the determination values 0 to 199 assigned to the non-reach variation pattern type when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the range of the determination values 100 to 199 Are not included in the range 0 to 99 of the determination value assigned to the non-reachable variation pattern type when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2. On the other hand, the range 230 to 251 of the determination value assigned to the variation pattern type with super reach when the total pending storage number is 3 or more indicates the super value when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2. All of the determination value ranges 200 to 251 assigned to the variation pattern types with reach are included. Therefore, when the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is in the range of at least 230 to 251 at the time of starting winning a prize, it can be easily determined in advance that it will be super reach.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 79, when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, determination values 100 to 199 are assigned to the variation pattern types with normal reach, and when the total pending storage number is 3 or more. The determination values 200 to 229 are assigned to the variation pattern types with normal reach, and the ranges to which the determination values are assigned to the variation patterns with normal reach are not overlapped. The range of determination values assigned to the variation pattern types with normal reach may be overlapped between the case and three or more cases. For example, when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, the determination values 100 to 199 are assigned to the variation pattern type with normal reach, and when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the variation pattern type with normal reach is assigned. On the other hand, the determination values 180 to 229 may be assigned. Even in the case of such a configuration, some of the determination values 180 to 229 among the determination values 180 to 229 assigned to the variation pattern type with normal reach when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Only the range of 199 is included in the range of determination values 100 to 199 assigned to the variation pattern type with normal reach when the combined pending storage number is 0 to 2.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case has been described in which a variation pattern type determination table for deviation is configured with a variation pattern with super reach as a group variation pattern type, but for each super reach type (for example, super reach A and super reach A). The variation pattern type may be divided into reach B). FIG. 80 is an explanatory diagram showing still another example of the determination value assignment state in the deviation variation pattern type determination table.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 80, determination values 230 to 237 are assigned to the variation pattern type with super reach A regardless of the total number of pending storage, and the variation pattern type with super reach B is assigned. Determination values 237 to 251 are assigned. However, even in such a case, if the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251 at the time of starting winning, it is easily determined in advance that it will be super reach. can do. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that the super reach is reached before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, even when the deviation variation pattern type determination table is configured as shown in FIG. 80, the distribution of the determination values of super reach A and super reach B may be different for each table. As in the modification shown in FIG. 4, for example, the determination value for super reach A and B in one deviation variation pattern type determination table is the determination value for super reach A and B in the other variation pattern type determination table for deviation. It may be included. Moreover, you may comprise so that allocation of the judgment value with respect to the super reach A and the super reach B may partially overlap between tables. This can be similarly applied to both this embodiment and each modification shown in this embodiment.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the variation pattern other than the variation pattern accompanied by super reach includes the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-ream. Therefore, even when the effect of notifying that it will be a super reach is not executed, the variable display with the pseudo-ream can be performed, so that the expectation for becoming a big hit gaming state can be increased, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when determining a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations as a variation pattern other than a variation pattern with super reach, if the total number of pending storage is small, it is compared with the case where the total number of pending storage is large. Thus, a variation pattern having a large number of re-variation executions of the pseudo-continuous is determined. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which variable display accompanied by a pseudo-ream with a large number of re-variations is performed when the total number of reserved storage is large (when the stored storage is accumulated), and the variable display operating rate Can be further prevented.

  FIG. 81 shows the assignment state of the determination value in the variation pattern type determination table for deviation when looking at the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with pseudo-continuity as the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach. It is explanatory drawing shown. In this embodiment, when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, based on the determination value being in the range of 215 to 229 as the variation pattern type including the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach, The variation pattern type of normal CA2-6 is selected (see FIG. 10B). Then, as shown in FIG. 81, the variation pattern of the normal PB2-1 with the pseudo-continuous number of re-variation times 2 is selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6). On the other hand, when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, normal CA2 based on the determination value being in the range of 170 to 229 as the variation pattern type including the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach. A variation pattern type of −5 is selected (see FIG. 10A). Then, as shown in FIG. 81, a variation pattern of normal PB2-2 with a pseudo-continuation with three revariations is selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6).

  As shown in FIG. 81, even if the effect of notifying that it will be super reach is not executed, there is a case where variable display with pseudo-ream may be performed, so that the expectation for becoming a big hit gaming state is increased. Can improve the interest of the game. As shown in FIG. 81, when variable display with pseudo-continuations is performed, when the total number of pending storages is as small as 0 to 2, variable display with three re-variation pseudo-continuations is executed. When the number of reserved memories is as large as 3 or more, variable display with pseudo-continuations with a small number of re-variations as 2 is executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which variable display accompanied by a pseudo-ream with a large number of re-variation execution times is frequently performed when the total number of reserved storage is large (when the stored storage is accumulated), It is possible to prevent a situation in which the operation rate of variable display is lowered.

  In this embodiment, a variation pattern with super reach assigned to a range of determination values 230 to 251 includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations and a variation pattern without pseudo-continuations as specific variable display patterns. (See super CA2-7 in FIG. 6 and FIG. 12), the variation pattern type with super reach assigned to the range of determination values 230 to 251 is only accompanied by super reach. A variation pattern that does not involve pseudo-continuations may be included. Further, even when a variation pattern with pseudo-ream is used together with super reach, the range of determination values 230 to 251 includes a variation pattern that has only super reach and does not involve pseudo ream as a specific variable display pattern. Variation pattern types that include only quasi-continuous and super-reach and quasi-continuous variation patterns, normal reach and quasi-continuous variation pattern types, and non-reach and variability pattern types that involve quasi-continuation. May be assigned to a range other than the determination values 230 to 251 as a variation pattern type including a variable display pattern other than a specific variable display pattern.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when a fluctuation pattern with a pseudo-ream is determined as a fluctuation pattern with a super reach, the pseudo-ream with the number of re-variation executions equal to or greater than a predetermined number (three in this embodiment). Can be determined. Note that the number of re-variation executions may be four as a variation pattern with superreach. In this case, when determining a variation pattern with pseudo-continuity as a variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach, the number of re-variation executions is less than a predetermined number (in this embodiment, two or three times). Since it is possible to determine a variation pattern involving a certain pseudo-ream, a game is expected that a super-reach may be achieved by executing a pseudo-ream whose number of re-variations is a predetermined number (for example, 4 times) or more. It can be held by a person, and the interest in games can be improved.

  FIG. 82 is an explanatory diagram showing determination value allocation states in the deviation variation pattern type determination table when attention is paid to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. In this case, the number of re-variations in the super PA 3-1 to the super PA 3-2 in the variation pattern of the super CA 2-7 with super reach is set to four pseudo-continuations as described above. Then, based on the determination value being in the range of 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of pending storage, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 with super reach is selected (see FIG. 10). Then, as shown in FIG. 82, super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, which is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuity with the number of re-variations four times, may be selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6). On the other hand, when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the variation pattern type of normal CA 2-6 that does not become super reach is selected based on the determination value being in the range of 215 to 229 (FIG. 10 ( b)). Then, as shown in FIG. 82, the normal PB2-1, which is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuity with two revariations, may be selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6). When the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, the variation pattern type of normal CA 2-5 that does not become super reach is selected based on the determination value being in the range of 170 to 229 (FIG. 10). (See (a)). Then, as shown in FIG. 82, the normal PB2-2, which is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuity with three revariations, may be selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6).

  As shown in FIG. 82, by executing a pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 4 or more, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that it may become a super-reach. Can be improved.

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

  For example, the embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly advantageous for the player when the display result of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result. The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine that controls to an advantageous state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 First start winning port 14 Second starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
50 operation unit 56 CPU
560 Game Control Microcomputer 80 Production Control Board 100 Production Control Microcomputer 101 Production Control CPU
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Claims (6)

Based on the establishment of the start condition, it is provided with variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, and the result of the game is determined by deriving the display result to the variable display means. A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the result is a specific gaming result,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
On-hold storage means for storing the right to perform variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of the start condition up to a predetermined upper limit number;
A hold storage display means for displaying the number of rights stored in the hold storage means in a hold display mode capable of specifying;
Predetermining means for determining whether or not the game result is a specific game result for the variable display of the identification information performed by one right stored in the holding storage means;
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Variable display control means for performing variable display of the identification information using the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means;
After the one right is stored in the holding storage means, a pre-reading notice for notifying the possibility that the result of the game by the variable display of the identification information performed by the one right becomes the specific game result, Production control means to be executed before the variable display of the identification information performed by the right is started,
With
The variable display pattern determining means includes
Determining a specific variable display pattern as a variable display pattern of the identification information at a higher rate than when not determining when the pre-determining means determines to be the specific game result,
A table in which determination values are assigned to a variable display determination random number and a plurality of types of variable display patterns extracted when one right is stored in the holding storage means, and the variable display is started. The variable display pattern is determined using a determination value table with different determination values assigned according to the number of rights stored in the hold storage unit,
In the determination value table, a common determination value is assigned to the specific variable display pattern regardless of the number of rights stored in the holding storage unit.
The production control means includes
The variable display determination random number extracted when the game result by the variable display performed according to the one right is determined to be the specific game result by the pre-determining means, or when the one right is stored Based on the coincidence with the common determination value, the prefetch notice is executed,
As the pre-reading notice, the hold display mode displayed on the hold storage display unit is changed to a specific display mode according to the continuous operation of the operation unit.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The variable display pattern determination means can determine a variable display pattern for reach in which the display state during variable display of the identification information is a predetermined reach state as the variable display pattern of the identification information,
When the variable display control means executes the pre-reading notice when the variable display control means executes the variable display of the identification information using the reach variable display pattern, the variable display of the identification information is started. Changing the hold display mode to the specific display mode according to the continuous operation of the operation means received during the period until reaching the reach state;
The gaming machine according to claim 1. Display mode determination values are assigned to a plurality of types of change patterns having different rates of change of the hold display mode according to the operation of the operation means and the random number for change determination extracted based on execution of the pre-reading notice A change pattern determining unit that determines the change pattern using a display mode determination value table that is a different display mode determination value assigned according to a determination result of the prior determination unit.
The production control unit changes the hold display mode to the specific display mode based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination unit.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. Display change determining means for determining whether to change the hold display mode to the specific display mode according to the operation of the operation unit;
The display change determining means sets the hold display mode at a different rate according to an elapsed period from when one right is stored in the hold storage means until variable display performed by the one right is started. Decide to change to a specific view,
The production control means changes the hold display mode based on the determination result of the display change determination means.
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Display change determination means for determining whether or not to change the hold display mode to the specific display mode in accordance with an operation of the operation unit;
Change stage determination means for determining a change stage until the hold display mode becomes the specific display mode;
With
The display change determination means determines whether to change the hold display mode to the specific display mode at a different rate according to the change level determined by the change level determination unit,
The production control unit changes the hold display mode to the specific display mode based on the determination result of the display change determination unit.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that. A plurality of types of change patterns including a plurality of special change patterns in which the number of operations of the operation means required for the specific display mode and the hold display mode to become the specific display mode is the same and the process of change is different. With a change pattern determination means for determining one of them,
The change pattern determination means determines any of the special change patterns at different ratios according to the determination result of the prior determination means,
The production control unit changes the hold display mode to the specific display mode based on the special change pattern determined by the special change pattern determination unit.
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein

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