JP2013183849A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine performing notice presentation before performance of variable display based on the entry of a game ball into a start prize hole, the game machine being sound without excessively arousing player's passion for gambling.SOLUTION: When a game ball enters a start prize hole, a specification command for adding data count of suspended variable display, is transmitted as a suspended variable display storage command, and a symbol specification command and a variation category command are transmitted as a determination result command. Look-ahead notice presentation for previously notifying of the possibility of a predetermined status (super ready-to-win status) is performed based on the determination result command, and when a game is controlled to a high ball-entry state, the look-ahead notice presentation for previously notifying of variable display corresponding to first storage of suspended variable display, is controlled not to start. Even if the determination result command is normally received, the performance of the look-ahead notice presentation is restricted when the suspended variable display storage command is not normally received.

Description

  The present invention includes a first variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of first identification information that can be identified based on the passage of a game medium through a first start area, and a second start And a second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of second identification information that can be identified based on the passage of the game medium through the area. A pachinko that is executed in preference to the variable display of the identification information of one, and shifts to a specific game state advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means or the second variable display means. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a gaming machine.

  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. When it is made, “big hit (specific game state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. 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.

  This type of gaming machine usually determines immediately whether or not to make a big hit or reach based on the start winning when the game ball starts to win in the start winning opening provided in the game area. Instead, each random number value is read out at a timing when the variable display based on the start winning can be started, and it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or reach.

  On the other hand, such a gaming machine is configured to pre-read each random number value in advance and determine whether or not it will be a big hit or reach before executing the variable display based on the start winning prize. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the game control means holds the stored storage information indicating that there has been a start prize (information indicating which of the two pieces of identification information the start prize is received and the number of reserved memories) Command for designating information) and a command for designating the result of the pre-reading determination are transmitted to the effect control means, and the effect control means is based on the received command before the variable display based on the start winning prize is executed. It is configured so as to determine whether or not to execute a notice effect for notifying the possibility of occurrence or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-35879 A (FIGS. 16, 17, etc.)

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to execute a highly reliable notice effect according to whether or not it is a big hit or reach before executing the fluctuation display based on the start winning prize. Is possible. However, even if a part of the command transmitted at the start winning prize cannot be received normally, the notice effect can be executed, so it is specified by the command that could not be received normally. The notice effect is executed based on information with low credibility, and the reliability of the notice effect may be reduced. In addition, for example, when applied to a gaming machine configured to preferentially execute the variable display of the second special symbol over the variable display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol determined to be a big hit. It is possible to continuously execute the variable display of the second special symbol in a state where the variable display is stocked, and there is a possibility that the player's gambling will be excessively beaten.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a healthy gaming machine in which a notice effect can be executed before executing a change display based on a start winning prize, in which a player's gambling feeling is not excessively beaten. .

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of types that can be identified based on the passage of a game medium (for example, a game ball) through a first start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13). First variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display 8a) for performing variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol), and a second starting region (for example, the second starting prize) Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the mouth 14), a second variable display means (for example, a second variable display means) that performs variable display of a plurality of types of second identification information (for example, second special symbols) that can be distinguished from each other. 2 special symbol display 8b), and executes the variable display of the second identification information in preference to the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the number of N in step S52 is N). When step S53 is executed, S108, S121, S1125, S1126, S1128, S3201 to S3204), the first variable display means or the second variable display means when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed. A game machine that shifts to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and is output by a game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that controls the progress of the game, and the game control means. Production control means (for example, production control microcomputer 100) for controlling the electrical parts for production (for example, production display device 9) based on the command, and the game control means has the first start area or When the game medium passes through the second starting area, numerical data (for example, a random number that is a hardware random number) Numerical data extraction to extract R (big hit determination random number), big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern determination random number (random 3) which are software random numbers A predetermined upper limit number of means (for example, a part for executing steps S1214A and S1214B in the game control microcomputer 560) and a variable display that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the first start area. First limit storage means (for example, a first reserved storage buffer shown in FIG. 21) for storing numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means as reserved storage up to (for example, 4), and a second start area A predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) for variable display that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed The second hold storage means (for example, the second hold storage buffer shown in FIG. 21) for storing the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means as the hold storage, and the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means Before starting the variable display based on this, the starting time determination means for determining whether or not the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means becomes a predetermined value (for example, step S1217A in the game control microcomputer 560, A command to execute a hold storage command (for example, a hold storage number addition designation command) so that it can be recognized that the hold storage stored in the first hold storage unit or the second hold storage unit has increased. On-hold storage command output means (for example, step S in the game control microcomputer 560) 220A and S1220B) and a determination result command output means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that outputs a determination result command (for example, a symbol designating command or a variable category command) indicating the determination result of the start time determination means. Steps S1218A, S1219A, S1218B, and S1219B in FIG. 5) and the variable display based on the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means are started, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means is predetermined. Start time determining means (for example, a part for executing steps S61, S62, S74, S91 to S105 in the game control microcomputer 560) for making a predetermined determination regarding variable display depending on whether or not the value is determined, and start time determination Result of determination of means Based on the variable display executing means for executing the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means or the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560). Steps S52 to S54 are executed, and Steps S108, S121, S1125, S1126, S1128, and S3201 to S3204 are executed), and the second start area is in a state where the game medium is likely to pass through frequently. High-frequency state control means (for example, a part for executing step S168 in the game control microcomputer 560) that controls to a frequency state (for example, a high base state), and the effect control means is based on the determination result command. A variable table based on numerical data subject to determination by the start time determination means Specific notice effect execution means for executing a specific notice effect before the display is started (for example, a portion of steps S6017, S6018, and S8108 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and is controlled in a high-frequency state. If so, control is performed so that the specific notice effect is not executed for the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs step S6008 when the result is Y). If N in S6010A, the process proceeds to step S6020 without proceeding to step S6010B), and the specific notice effect executing means normally inputs the hold storage command even when the determination result command is normally input. If not, the execution of the specific notice effect is restricted (for example, In step S6004 in the microcomputer 100, the reserved memory number addition designation command is missed, and when it is determined to be N, step S6033 is executed to start the prefetching advance notice setting limit period, and when step S8002 is Y, step S8005 is executed. The part that ends the pre-reading notice setting restriction period). With such a configuration, when the high-frequency state is controlled, control is performed so that the specific notice effect is not executed for the variable display of the first identification information, and the determination result command is normally input. However, if the pending storage command cannot be received normally, the execution of the specific notice effect is restricted, so that the variable display of the first identification information determined that the numerical data becomes a predetermined value is stocked. It is impossible to continuously perform variable display of the identification information of 2, and it is possible to prevent the player's excessive gambling.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the specific notice effect executing means executes the specific notice effect on the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means when the high frequency state is not controlled ( For example, when the result control microcomputer 100 is N in step S8008, it can proceed to step S6009B only when Y is step S6009A, set a pre-reading notice effect, and execute step S8108). Is controlled, the specific notice effect is executed with respect to the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs step S8008 if Y, Only in the case of Y in S6010A, the process proceeds to step S6010B and the pre-reading notice effect is set. Step S8108 is capable of executing) it may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in processing load and program capacity related to the specific notice effect when the game medium passes through the start area in an irregular state.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the specific notice effect executing means is a specific notice effect for the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means, and the second identification in the second variable display means. The specific notice effect for the variable display of information can be executed in different modes (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is in the low base state as shown in FIG. 36A in step S6011 (ie, Only when the variable display corresponding to the first hold memory is the subject of the advance notice), it is possible to determine the prefetch notice effect of “mode shift” and execute step S8108, as shown in FIG. Only when it is in the high base state (that is, when the variable display corresponding to the second reserved memory is the subject of the advance notice) Constant to, possible is performing step S8108) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production mode of the specific notice effect.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the start time determination means is extracted by the numerical data extraction means before the variable display based on the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is started. Using the numerical data thus determined, it is determined whether or not the specific game state is set and whether or not the variable display mode is a predetermined mode (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to perform steps S220 to S223, S229, and S232. The determination result command output means includes, as the determination result command, a specific gaming state determination result command (for example, a symbol designation command) that can specify a determination result as to whether or not the specific gaming state is reached, and a variable display mode. Send a variable display mode determination result command (for example, a variable category command) that can specify whether or not (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S1218A, S1219A, S1218B, and S1219B), and whether the specific notice effect execution means is in the specific game state specified by the input specific game state determination result command. Even when the determination result of whether or not the determination result of whether or not the variable display mode specified by the input variable display mode determination result command is a predetermined mode is inconsistent, the execution of the specific notice effect is limited (for example, The production control microcomputer 100 may be configured to execute step S6033 and start a prefetch notice setting restriction period when N is determined in step S6005). According to such a configuration, the determination result as to whether or not the specific gaming state specified by the specific gaming state determination result command and the variable display mode specified by the variable display mode determination result command become the predetermined mode. Even if there is a discrepancy with the judgment result, the execution of the specific notice effect is limited, so the specific notice effect that can be executed before variable display cannot be matched, and the specific notice that can be executed before variable display is performed. It is possible to prevent the performance reliability from being lowered.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, as the specific notice effect, a first notice effect that starts at the timing when the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area (for example, Pre-reading notice effect of “holding ball change”, or a second notice effect that starts at a timing other than the timing at which the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area (for example, “change at the time of symbol change” Specific notice effect determination means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S6011, S8010) for determining whether or not to execute “change in form” and “mode change” prefetch notice effect) The specific notice effect execution means starts variable display based on one hold memory, and after the restriction on execution of the specific notice effect is released, execution of the specific notice effect is restricted. (E.g., the production control microcomputer 100 performs step S8010 using the prefetching notice allocation table C selected in step S8009B). By executing this, as shown in FIG. 36C, only the pre-reading notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” or “mode transition” is determined, and step S8108 is executed). It may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to release the restriction state of the specific notice effect early without making the contents of the specific notice effect that can be executed before the variable display feel uncomfortable. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the appearance frequency of the specific notice effect that can be executed before the performance, and to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, whether the continuous effect (for example, the “countdown” pre-reading notice effect) executed in a continuous manner over a plurality of variable displays is executed as the specific notice effect. Specific notice effect determining means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S6011 and S8010), and the specific notice effect executing means starts variable display based on one hold memory. Then, after the restriction on the execution of the specific notice effect is canceled, the execution of the continuous effect is restricted as the specific notice effect that is executed based on the hold memory stored when the execution of the specific notice effect is restricted (for example, the effect) The control microcomputer 100 uses the prefetching notice allocation table C selected in step S8009B to perform the step By running the 8010, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), determines the look-ahead prediction effect other than read-ahead prediction effect of "countdown") may be configured so. According to such a configuration, by restricting the execution of the continuous effect, it is possible to prevent the variable display targeted by the specific notice effect executed after the restriction on the execution of the specific notice effect has been lifted from being obfuscated. can do.

(Means 7) In the means 1 or means 4, the specific notice effect execution means starts variable display based on one hold storage, and after the restriction on execution of the specific notice effect is released, execution of the specific notice effect is restricted. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the step of step S8005 in the production design variation start process shown in FIG. 37, and then performs the step as it is. It may be configured to shift to S8015 and not to execute the processes of steps S8006 to S8014. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in processing load and program capacity related to determining whether or not to execute a specific notice effect that can be executed before performing variable display.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, the reserved storage command output means includes a reserved storage means specifying command (for example, a start winning designation command in the second embodiment) as a reserved storage command, A pending storage number specifying command (for example, a combined pending storage number designation command in the second embodiment) that can specify the number of reserved memories stored in the first reserved storage means and the second reserved storage means is transmitted. (For example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit the start winning designation command and the total pending storage number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 in steps S1220A and S1220B), and the specific notice production execution means The first hold storage means and the second hold storage based on the input hold storage means specifying command A result of specifying which one of the storage units has been increased, and a result of specifying the number of the storage units stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit based on the input storage unit number specifying command (For example, in the second embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 executes step S6033 when N is determined in step S6006 to restrict the prefetching notice setting). It may be configured to start a period). According to such a configuration, even if the specific result based on the hold storage means specifying command and the specific result based on the hold memory number specifying command are inconsistent, the execution of the specific notice effect is limited, so that it is executed before the variable display is performed. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the reliability of possible specific notice effects.

(Means 9) When any one of the means 1 to 8 determines that the numerical value data is determined to be a predetermined value by the starting time determination means based on the determination result command, the first mode ( For example, “countdown”) or the second mode (for example, “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition”) is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect, and numerical data is obtained by the start time determination means. When it is determined that it is determined that the predetermined value is not reached, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect of the second aspect (for example, in the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 When executing steps S6011, S8010, as shown in FIG. 36, the non-reach for the pre-reading notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” or “mode shift” is This may also be determined in the event of a loss of super-reach, and the pre-reading notice effect of “countdown” may be determined only in the case of a super-reach jackpot). Even if the execution is restricted, the notice effect of the second mode can be executed (for example, in the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the pre-read notice notice selected in step S6026B). When step S6027 is executed using the minute table D, as shown in FIG. 53, only the pre-reading notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” or “mode transition” is determined when non-reach is lost. Step S8108 can be executed). According to such a configuration, even if the specific notice effect is restricted for the second aspect of the notice effect that can be executed both when the numerical data becomes the predetermined value and when it is not, the execution of the specific notice effect is restricted. Since it can be executed, after ensuring the reliability of the specific notice effect that can be executed before performing the variable display, it is also possible to ensure the appearance frequency of the specific notice effect that can be executed before performing the variable display, The interest in games can be improved.

(Means 10) In any one of the means 1 to 9, the specific notice effect executing means executes the specific notice effect even when the pending storage command and the determination result command cannot be input in a regular order. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes step S6033 to start the prefetching notice setting restriction period when N is determined in step S6004). According to such a configuration, since the execution of the specific notice effect is restricted even when the pending storage command and the determination result command cannot be received in a regular order, the specific notice that can be executed before the variable display is performed. It is possible to prevent the performance reliability from being lowered.

(Means 11) In any one of the means 1 to 10, the effect control means specifies the number of reserved memories stored in the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means based on the reserved memory information. Then, the hold display control for displaying the hold display of the specified number of hold memories in a predetermined display mode (for example, first normal display (red round display), second normal display (blue round display)). Means (for example, a part for executing steps S6021 and S6022 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the hold display control means cannot normally input the hold memory command or the determination result command. If it is recognized that the reserved memory has increased in the first reserved memory means or the second reserved memory means, a reserved display corresponding to the increased reserved memory is displayed as a predetermined display. Different special display modes (e.g., missed aspect (green round display)) and the like displays (e.g., partial executes step S6032 in effect control microcomputer 100) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, even when the held memory command or the determination result command cannot be normally input, the number of the held memories can be recognized by the player, and the player is distrusted. Can be prevented.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of circuit configurations 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 4 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category 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 the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. 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 explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a prefetch notice allocation table. 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 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 an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a prefetch notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a prefetch notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a prefetch notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a prefetch notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of prefetch notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of prefetch notice effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a prefetch notice setting restriction | limiting period. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch notice effect determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch notice effect determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch notice effect determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch notice distribution table at the time of abnormal reception in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation start process in 2nd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described 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. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. 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 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed 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. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

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

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

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one 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 after passing (including winning)), the 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) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  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. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 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 nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective 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. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory display 18a increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every 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.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. 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.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. . In this embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, It is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. 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. 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.

  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.

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

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” 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 a display unit with four 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 LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is a high probability state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a variation display result of a special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) However, with the exception of the high probability / low base state described later), the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased. .

  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 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming 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 variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to 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 the 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. 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.

  In this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the game is shifted to a so-called probability change state after the big hit game is finished, the game state is changed to a high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (that is, a special symbol display). Transition to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that variable display execution conditions in the devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start. In this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the game is always shifted to the probability change state. However, when the big hit is made, the game may be shifted to a so-called short-time state in addition to the probability change state. A machine may be configured. In this case, the high base state may be shifted even in the short time state.

  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 unit 10 will be 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 hit 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).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  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). In addition, it is easier to win a start 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). You may make it move to a base state.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an 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).

  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 source created on the power supply substrate 910. 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 (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and 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.

  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. The 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 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting 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, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes. 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 big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs 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. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  In addition, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  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 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. 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 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control 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 a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

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

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 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 from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. 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).

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 87 for operating the effect blades 79 a and 79 b via the output port 106.

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED and the lamp 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, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED / lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED / lamp driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED and the lamp. Further, a current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification 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 speaker 27. 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).

  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). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (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 on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was 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.

  When it is confirmed 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 failure 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 recovers 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 as they are. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state before stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, high probability flag, high base flag, etc.), and an area (output) where the output state of the output port is saved Port buffer), a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid winning 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). Further, the CPU 56 gives a display result designation command designating the display result (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, small hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80. It transmits to (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). 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 in 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).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of 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, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 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 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing 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 the counter for generating the 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 is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a 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 of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  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 saving 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 has 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, 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 according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award 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 a 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. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output process).

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

  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).

  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 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in 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 by the main process. 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 a 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 win 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 stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) In some cases, the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed without being reached).

  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 change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely large. It is a big jackpot that is a short jackpot and the game state after the big jackpot game is shifted to a probabilistic state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) Is). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize 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 the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are shown as variation 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.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 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 sudden probability change big hit or small hit.

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 (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be 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 step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating (1) a big hit type determination random number and (4) a normal symbol determination random number. 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).

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time 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 value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. 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) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are 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 big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be 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. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits.

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

  FIGS. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 8E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined 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 the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, This table is referred to in order to determine one of “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit”, and “sudden probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, eight determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In the jackpot type determination table 131b, two judgment values are assigned to “sudden probability variation jackpot” (a ratio of 2/40). Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high.

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state, and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the high probability state and the high State is also transferred.) Then, after shifting to the probability variation state, the high base state ends when the variation display ends 70 times, and the high probability state ends when the variation display ends 71 times.

  The “10R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 10-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state ends (in this embodiment, the high probability state and the high State is also transferred.) Then, after shifting to the probability variation state, the high base state ends when the variation display ends 70 times, and the high probability state ends when the variation display ends 71 times.

  The “2R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state ends (in this embodiment, the high probability state and the high State is also transferred.) Then, after shifting to the probability variation state, the high base state ends when the variation display ends 70 times, and the high probability state ends when the variation display ends 71 times.

  The “sudden probability change big hit” is the number of times that the big winning opening is less than “15R probability change big hit” or “10R probability change big hit” (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). The jackpot allowed up to. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, and “2R probability variation big hit” have a long opening time of 29 seconds per round, whereas “sudden probability variation big hit” takes one round. The opening time of the winning jackpot is as short as 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a winning prize during the big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the high probability state and also to the high base state). Then, after shifting to the probability variation state, the high base state ends when the variation display ends 70 times, and the high probability state ends when the variation display ends 71 times.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values that are compared with a random 1 value and correspond to "15R probability variation big hit", "10R probability variation big hit", "2R probability variation big hit", and "sudden probability variation big hit", respectively. Judgment value (big hit 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 matched jackpot type determination value.

  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 numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random number (random 2) values for variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, the variation pattern type determination If the value of the random number (random 2) is 150 to 251, it can be seen that at least super-reach (super-reach A, super-reach B) is accompanied by variable display.

  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 or 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.

  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 has 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. 9D, 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 to 10D are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D. Among these, FIG. 10 (A) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 10B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. FIG. 10C shows a variation pattern for loss used when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state (a state from the end of the big hit until the end of the 70th variation display) in the probability variation state. A type determination table 135C is shown. FIG. 10D shows a high probability / low base state in which the gaming state is a probabilistic state (a state from the end of the 70th variation display to the end of the 71st variation display after the big hit) Shows a variation pattern type determination table 135D for loss used in the case of The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D 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.

  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. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 230 to 251, it can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storage.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 1 to 79, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo ream and the slide effect) regardless of the total number of the pending storage. Due to such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B) includes at least one of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, combined reserved memory number) stored in the reserved memory means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer) for a part, Common determination values (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) are assigned.

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

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation 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 FIGS. 13 and 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the 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 8C06 (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 8C06 (H).

  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 specifying command (or symbol variation designation command).

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth 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 fourth 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.

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

  Commands A001 and A002 (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). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, or “2R probability variation big hit”, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and “sudden probability variation big hit” or “small In the case of “hit”, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command (A002 (H)) is used.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a 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, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game with “15R probability change big hit”, “10R probability change big hit”, or “2R probability change big hit” is ended. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / high base state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / low base state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a high probability / low base state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  Command C4XX (H) and command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) that indicates whether or not a big hit, a small hit or not, and a big hit type determination result among the winning determination results. is there. The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number among the winning determination results. (Variation category command).

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

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

  For example, when it is determined that “out of the game” is given in the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (symbol 1 designating command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the “15R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that “10R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that “2R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 4 designation command) in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 5 designation command) in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that the “small hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 6 designation command) in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, in this embodiment, which gaming state is being used, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or effect symbol, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning A value is set in the EXT data according to whether it is determined that any of the determination values falls within the range, and a variation category command is transmitted.

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

  Note that the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used to determine which of the above-mentioned variation categories belong are specifically shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B. This is derived by picking up values that can be boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table for loss. This is the same for the subsequent variation categories 9 to 12 and 21 to 29, and each variation in the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. A threshold value used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of a range of determination values assigned to the pattern type.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is high probability / high base state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is determined whether or not 1 to 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 56 performs the variation in which “08 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Send category 9 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “09 (H)” to the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7). Send a variable category 10 command.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is high probability / low base state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is determined whether or not 1 to 79. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA 2-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation in which “0A (H)” is set in the EXT data. A category 11 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “0B (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA2-7). Send a variable category 12 command.

  Further, for example, when it is determined at the start winning that it becomes “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, in step S232 of winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination. It is determined whether or not 1 to 74. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 21 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “11 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 75 to 149 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). A variation category 22 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “12 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3). A variable category 23 command is transmitted.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the “15R probability variation big hit” is reached at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. Determine whether or not. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “13 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 24 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “14 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 39 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). Send a variation category 25 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “15 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA3-3). A variation category 26 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the winning odds suddenly become a big win at the start winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100. Determine. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “16 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 27 commands are transmitted. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of special CA4-2), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “17 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 28 commands are transmitted.

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

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the winning determination result designation command There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, since at least the non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3 fluctuation pattern types are assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storages. (See FIGS. 9 and 10), there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, or super CA3-3, a pre-reading notice effect described later is executed for the variation display determined at the time of winning.

  The “prefetching notice effect” is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the notice effect. In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is executed immediately at the timing when the start winning for the variable display to be noticed occurs (a pre-reading notice effect in the form of “holding ball change” described later), and the notice object. The production starts from the variation display that starts after the start winning for the variation display becomes, and is continuously executed over a plurality of variation displays before the start of the variation display subject to the notice effect. (A pre-reading notice effect in the form of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition”, and “countdown” described later). However, it is not always necessary to execute the notice effect over a plurality of variable displays. For example, the notice effect is performed only once in the variable display before the start of the variable display subject to the notice effect. There may be. Also, for example, the notice effect is started from the change display before the start of the change display targeted for the notice effect, and the notice effect is displayed until the change display immediately before the change display targeted for the notice effect. It may end, or it may perform a notice effect over a variable display that is the subject of the notice effect. Further, it is not always necessary to continuously execute the display over a plurality of variable displays. For example, the notice effect may be executed in a variable display of a plurality of times intermittently every other time or every second time. However, regarding the pre-reading notice effect in the “countdown” mode, which will be described later, if the countdown is only once or intermittent, the effect becomes unnatural, so it can be performed continuously over a plurality of variable displays. desirable.

  In this embodiment, a case where a start winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs in the high base state, or a case where a start winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs during the big hit game. Except (see steps S1215A and S1216A), a winning determination process is executed each time a start winning occurs, and the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 15 is transmitted and the variable category command shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is transmitted. Is done. Then, based on the received symbol designation command and variation category command, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not a big hit or reach is reached before the variation display of the notice target is started. Execute a prefetch notice to give a notice.

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program 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, a process 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 the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold 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. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission 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 design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When 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). In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control processing is displayed as the special symbol display. It is set in the output buffer for setting control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This 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. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each 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. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the command for opening a special prize opening is specified, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special 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 (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Also, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a high probability flag or a high base 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 winning 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). Note that the pre-opening process for small hits is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. It is also a process to start.

  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. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. In addition, when all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end process (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. 20 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process of step S312. FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of one reserved memory is 4 is confirmed (step S1211A). 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 S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). 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. 21B) ( Step S1214A). In the process of step S1214A, 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.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 21, 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 addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include 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 A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

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

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

  It should be noted that by executing the processing of steps S1218A and S1219A, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol every time the first start winning opening 13 is won and the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217A is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218A to S1220A is executed, the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs and the effect designating process at the time of winning in step S1217A is executed. A set of three commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a first reserved memory number addition designation command, are transmitted together in one timer interrupt.

  However, if the winning effect processing in step S1217A is not executed because it is determined as Y in step S1215A or step S1216A, the CPU 56 transmits only the first reserved memory number addition designation command in step S1220A. The control for transmitting the winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variation category command) is not performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1215A is executed, and there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the process of step S1217A is performed only when the gaming state is the low base state. Winning effect processing is executed. Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1216A is executed, and there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13, step S1217A is performed only when it is not the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The award winning directing process is executed.

  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 S1211B). 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 S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). 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. 21B) ( Step S1214B). In the process of step S1214B, 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.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (step S1217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step S1218B), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219B). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

  It should be noted that by executing the processing in steps S1218B and S1219B, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol each time the start winning prize is received in the second start winning opening 14 and the winning time effect processing in step S1217B is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218B to S1220B is executed, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs and the effect designating process at the time of winning in step S1217B is executed. A set of three commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a second reserved memory number addition designation command, are transmitted in one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217A and S1217B. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 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 production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to 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, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the winning presentation process, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the big hit or the small win is made, and which judgment value range the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number is. By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the effect control microcomputer is based on the determination result at the time of winning as will be described later. A pre-reading notice effect for notifying that it will be a big hit or super reach is displayed during the change display of the effect symbol.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state. High probability / high base state and high probability / It is confirmed whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the low base state is included is set (step S221). If the high probability flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the probability variation state is established in step S221 at the time of starting winning, until the actual display of variation based on the starting winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If the 15R probability variation big hit, the 10R probability variation big hit, the 2R probability variation big hit, or the sudden probability variation big hit occurs before, the normal state changes to the probability variation state. For this reason, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  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 S1214A and S1214B 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 at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing at step S1217A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (first) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217B is executed), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of” in the symbol designation command. Is performed (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state (specifically, the high probability flag and the high base flag are set). Whether or not). In addition, after confirming whether or not the high probability state and the high base state are set in step S225 at the time of starting winning, until the display of fluctuation based on the starting winning is actually started, Multiple variable displays may be performed. Therefore, the game state after the start winning is confirmed in step S225 whether or not it is in the high probability state and the high base state until the actual display of variation based on the start winning is actually started. (For example, when a 15R probability variation big hit, a 10R probability variation big hit, a 2R probability variation big hit, or a sudden probability variation big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation may change from a normal state to a probability variation state). Therefore, the gaming state determined at step S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) are not necessarily the same. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for detachment according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within any determination value range. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is determined.

  For example, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold 219. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (that is, 1 to 219). Is determined to set “08 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold 219 (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined that “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the high probability / low base state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 79. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (ie, 1 to 79). Is determined to set “0A (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, 80 to 251), it is determined that “0B (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16).

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

  In the threshold determination example described above, 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value. It will never fall within the range below the previous order threshold. That is, after determining whether or not the threshold value is 79 or less, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, it does not fall within the range of 1 to 79 that is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order. It is determined whether it is in the range. In this embodiment, the case where the threshold values are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in order from the smallest value is shown. Conversely, 229, 214, You may determine with 199, 169, 99, 89, and 79. The same applies to the determination using other threshold values shown below.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y of step S223), the CPU 56 uses the EXT data “05 (H)” indicating “small hit” as a symbol designating command. Is set (step S227).

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

  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 S1214A and S1214B. Is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first 1D) shown in FIG. Using the special symbol 131a, it is determined whether the big hit type is “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit”. If there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at step S1217B is executed), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 131b is used to determine whether the jackpot type is “15R probability variation jackpot”, “10R probability variation jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot” or “sudden probability variation jackpot”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that “15R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “01 (H)” indicating “15R probability variation big hit” to the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “10R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “02 (H)” indicating “10R probability variation big hit” in the symbol designation command. When it is determined that “2R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “03 (H)” indicating “2R probability variation big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “04 (H)” indicating “suddenly probable big hit” in the symbol designation command.

  And CPU56 sets each threshold value for jackpots according to the jackpot classification determined by step S229 (step S231).

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 74 and 149 when determining that “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Is determined to set “10 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, 75 to 149), it is determined that “11 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 149 (ie, 150 to 251), it is determined that “12 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines “15R probability variation big hit”, the threshold values 38 and 79 are set. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 38 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 38 (that is, 1 to 38). Is determined to set “13 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), it is determined that “14 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, 80 to 251), it is determined that “15 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  Further, for example, if the CPU 56 determines “suddenly promising big hit”, it sets the threshold 100. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is less than or equal to the threshold value 100 in step S232 to be described later. Is determined to set “16 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold is not less than 100 (that is, 101 to 251), it is determined that “17 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

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

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00 (H)” to “0B (H)”, “10” as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. A process of setting any value of (H) ”to“ 18 (H) ”to the EXT data of the variable category command is performed.

  23 and 24 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, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish.

  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 second 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 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting 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 random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store 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 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. In addition, 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 reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−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, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

  Then, the CPU 56 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.

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set and the high base flag indicating the high base state is set, the CPU 56 sets the high probability high base state background. Controls sending specified commands. Further, when only the high probability flag is set and the high base flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a high probability low base state background designation command. Further, when neither the high probability flag nor the high base flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction) for each timer interrupt. The designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in this order. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted.

  In 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 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored 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 executes a process of determining that it is a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), the probability that the game state is a big hit than when the gaming state is non-probability change state (normal state) Is configured to be high. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance 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 value on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the hour 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 it is in the 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 whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state is determined by whether or not the high probability flag is set. The high probability flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (71 in this embodiment).

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N 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. If 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 the random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is 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 a big hit 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 the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probability variable big hit”, “ "10R probability variation big hit", "2R probability variation big hit" or "sudden probability variation 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 S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B 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 variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. 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 “15R probability variable big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “10R positive variable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “2R probability variable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “04” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is done.

  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, depending on the decision result of the big hit type, one of “1”, “3”, “7”, “9”, which becomes the big hit symbol, is determined as the special symbol stop symbol To do. 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 “2R probable big hit” is decided, “3” is designated as a special symbol stop symbol. If “10R probability variation big hit” is decided, “7” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “15R probability variation big hit” is decided, “9” is decided 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. 25 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. ) 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). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9D) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating the high base state is set (step S95). The high base flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state, and is reset when the high base state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Further, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (70 times in this embodiment).

  If the high base flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set (step S96). If the high probability flag is not set (N in Step S96), that is, if the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storage is 3 or more (Step S97). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S97), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S97), the CPU 56 uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types. 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the high probability flag is set (Y in step S96), that is, if the gaming state is a high probability / low base state, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table used for this purpose, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D (see FIG. 10D) is selected (step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the high base flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a high probability / high base state (in this embodiment, the low probability / high base state is controlled). Therefore, if the high base flag is set, a high probability / high base state is established), and the CPU 56 uses the variation for outlier as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. The pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 10C) is selected (step S101). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S101 is executed, and the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation for loss shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, the variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss shown in FIG. 10C 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 a high probability / high base state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of the shortening variation may be performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and performs the processing of steps S92, S94, S98, S99, S100, or S101. By referring to the selected table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types 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).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S107).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern 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).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect 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 for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (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, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol 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 S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  27 to 30 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 content 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 reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). 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 received 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 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored 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 designation command (command A001 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 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 (command A002 (H)) (step S623), the production 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 designation command (command A301 (H)) (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S642). 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 any symbol designating command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received symbol designating command as the first free winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S652).

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the start winning command storage area. As shown in FIG. 31, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number is secured in the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218A to S1220A of the first start port switch passing process and steps S1218B to S1220B of the second start port switch passing process of FIG. 20, the first start winning opening 13 or the second start is shown. When there is a start winning at the winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second reserved memory number) within one timer interruption Three commands (addition designation command) are transmitted as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 31, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a storage area is provided so that a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved storage number addition designation command can be stored in association with each other. Is secured.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the reserved memory number addition designation command within one timer interrupt. Thus, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number addition designation command are stored in this order (in FIG. 31, commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 5). Examples stored are shown).

  It should be noted that each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 31 is an effect symbol variation start process, which will be described later, at the timing at which the effect symbol variation display is started each time the effect symbol variation display is started. In step S8022, the contents stored in the first storage area 1 are deleted and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 31, when a new effect symbol variation display is started, each command stored in the storage area 1 is deleted and each command stored in the storage area 2 is stored. Each command stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 2 and each command stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 3 and stored in the storage area 5. Each command is shifted to the storage area 4.

  In addition, in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 31, in the storage area 2, the command reception cannot be normally performed, and an example in which the pending storage number addition designation command is missed is shown. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 31, in the storage area 2 of the start winning command storage area, the content of the third storage area where the reserved storage number addition designation command is originally stored is “0000 (H)”. The remaining state is shown.

  Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the command at the time of start winning (design designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number addition designation command) stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 31 is used. Based on the pre-reading notice effect determination process (see step S800A), the pre-reading notice effect setting is performed, but the commands at the time of starting winning a prize (design designation command, variation category command, and reserved memory number addition designation command) are missed. Or inconsistency occurs, the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is limited until the change display of the hold memory corresponding to the command at the time of starting winning is exhausted. In this embodiment, the command received at the start winning prize stored in the start winning command storage area is received during a period during which the setting of the prefetching notice effect is restricted (hereinafter also referred to as the prefetching notice setting restriction period). Thus, as shown in FIG. 31, for the case where the setting process of the pre-reading notice effect is not performed at the timing of receiving the command at the start winning prize, it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect setting process is not performed. Information is set. In the example shown in FIG. 31, for the storage areas 2 to 5 after the storage area 2 in which the pending storage number addition designation command has been missed, the value of the undetermined information indicates that prefetching notice effect setting processing has not been performed. 1 ”is set.

  In this embodiment, “restrict the execution of the pre-reading notice effect” means that the pre-reading notice effect is not set at all for the reserved memory corresponding to the start winning that occurred within the pre-reading notice setting restriction period. It includes both the concept of not executing the pre-reading notice effect and the concept of not setting and executing the pre-reading notice effect of some aspects. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is completely prohibited with respect to the reserved memory corresponding to the start winning that occurred within the pre-reading notice setting restriction period. For example, in the case of “non-reach out”, the pre-reading notice effect of the “countdown” production mode that can be executed only in the case of “super reach big hit” and “super reach out” described later is not set and executed. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect of the “change in the variation mode at the time of symbol change” and “mode shift” that can be executed may be set and executed within the pre-reading notice setting restriction period.

  In this embodiment, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the reserved storage number addition designation command received when the start prize is generated are also referred to as a start prize command when they are comprehensively expressed. In addition, among the commands at the time of starting winning a prize, a reserved memory number addition designation command which is a command for designating information capable of recognizing that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased is comprehensively expressed. In some cases, it is also referred to as hold storage information (hold storage command). Also, a symbol designation command, which is a command indicating whether or not a big hit or a small hit is determined in the winning presentation process (see FIG. 22) at the time of starting winning, a determination result of the big hit type, a determination result of the variation pattern type, and When the variation category command is comprehensively expressed, it is also referred to as a winning determination result designation command or determination result information (determination result command).

  If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in each storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Are stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designating command is stored (step S654). However, if a variable category command or pending memory count addition specification command has already been stored in the storage area where the latest symbol specification command is stored, it will be received before the variable category command within the current timer interrupt. This means that you have missed the symbol designating command. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in the first free storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received first reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 of the storage area (step S656A). However, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the first reserved memory number addition designation command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command) has already been stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command or variation category command is stored. In this case, it means that both the symbol designation command and the variation category command to be received prior to the first reserved memory number addition designation command have been missed within the current timer interrupt. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received first reserved storage number addition designation command in the first storage area that is free in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number stored in the total reserved memory number storage area (step S656B).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received second reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 of the storage area (step S658A). However, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the first reserved memory number addition designation command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command) has already been stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command or variation category command is stored. In this case, it means that both the symbol designation command and the variation category command to be received prior to the second reserved memory number addition designation command have been missed within the current timer interrupt. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received second reserved memory number addition designation command in the first storage area that is free in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number stored in the total reserved memory number storage area (step S658B).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 deletes one on-hold display in the summed hold memory display unit 18c. Then, the remaining hold display is shifted one by one, and the sum hold storage number display in the sum hold storage display unit 18c is updated (step S662A). For example, the first to fifth hold displays in the combined hold storage display unit 18c are lit and displayed, and the first hold display corresponding to the first hold storage (for example, a red round display) is displayed. When a second hold storage (for example, a blue circle display) corresponding to the second hold storage is displayed secondly, when a second hold storage number subtraction designation command is received (in this embodiment, Since the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, if there is at least one second reserved memory, the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received), the first corresponding to the second reserved memory The hold display (in this example, the second hold display of the combined hold storage display portion 18c) is erased, and the third hold display is shifted to the second display area, Shift the hold display displayed in the eye to the third display area. Appears in the fifth shifting have been hold display to fourth display area. In addition, for example, the first to third hold displays in the combined hold storage display unit 18c are displayed, and a hold display corresponding to the first hold storage (for example, a red round display) is displayed on all of them. If the first hold memory number subtraction designation command is received, the first hold display is erased and the second hold display is changed to the first hold display. The display is shifted to the display area, and the hold display displayed in the third is shifted to the second display area.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 holds the target of the notice of the pre-reading notice effect in the effect mode of “change in holding ball” described later (that is, the first special display or the second special display described later). If the display is erased), the pre-reading notice execution flag corresponding to the set “change in holding ball” is reset (step S662B). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the total pending storage number stored in the total pending storage number storage area (step S662C).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S664). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 clears the total reserved memory number stored in the total reserved memory number storage area (step S665).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S666), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S667). In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a high probability state flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state flag indicating that the gaming state is a high base state ( Step S668).

  If the received effect control command is a high probability / high base state background designation command (step S669), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 according to the high probability / high base state. The screen is changed to a background screen (for example, a background screen with a red display color) (step S670). In addition, the production control CPU 101 sets a high probability state flag and a high base state flag (step S671).

  If the received effect control command is a high probability / low base state background designation command (step S672), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the probability change state (for example, , An orange display color background screen) (step S673). The effect control CPU 101 sets a high probability state flag (step S674) and resets the high base state flag (step S675).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S684). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 32 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 first executes a prefetch notice effect determination process for determining presence or absence of a prefetch notice effect and an effect mode (step S800A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 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 is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also 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).

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the production 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): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). 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 in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  33 to 35 are flowcharts showing the pre-reading notice effect determination process (step S800A). In the pre-reading notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not at least one of the commands at the time of start winning is newly received (step S6001). Specifically, at least the symbol designation command, the variation category command, or the reserved memory number addition designation command (the first reserved memory number addition designation command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command) is stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. ) Can be confirmed by determining whether or not any of them is newly stored. If no command is newly received, the process is terminated.

  If at least one of the commands at the time of the start winning prize has been newly received, the effect control CPU 101 has set one of the prefetching notice execution flags indicating that the prefetching notice effect is already being executed. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S6002). Note that the pre-reading notice execution flag is set in steps S6013, S6029, and S8012, which will be described later. If any pre-reading notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S6020.

  Note that, by executing the process of step S6002, in this embodiment, the determination process of the prefetching notice effect is executed on the condition that the prefetching notice effect is not being executed. Since the pre-reading notice execution flag is already set after starting the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the already determined effect form without executing the pre-reading notice effect determination process again. The

  If no pre-reading notice execution flag is set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a pre-reading notice setting restriction flag indicating that the prefetch notice setting restriction period is set (step S6003). If the prefetch notice setting restriction flag is set, the process proceeds to step S6020. In other words, during the prefetching notice setting restriction period, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted so as not to proceed to the processing for setting the prefetching notice effect in steps S6004 to S6018.

  If the pre-reading notice setting restriction flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the latest start winning command stored in the start winning command storage area, and the commands at the start winning prize are in order. It is confirmed whether or not all have been received (step S6004).

  Specifically, in this embodiment, as a command at the time of starting winning, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second reserved memory number addition designation) Command) will be received all at once within one timer interrupt, so the MODE data will be “C4 (H)”, “C6 (H)”, And a command “C0 (H)” (or “C1 (H)”) should be stored (see FIG. 14). Therefore, if any of the MODE data is not stored, the effect control CPU 101 can determine that the command has been missed due to noise or garbled data of the MODE data and the command could not be received correctly. .

  However, among the commands stored in the start winning command storage area, the starting winning received based on the occurrence of the starting winning at the first starting winning port 13 during the high base state or the big hit game is generated. As for the time command, since the winning effect processing in step S1217A is not performed and the symbol designation command and the variable category command are not transmitted, it is not determined in step S6004 that the command has not been received correctly. The same applies to step S6005 described later and steps S8002 and S8003 in FIG.

  In this embodiment, since the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved memory count addition designation command should be received in this order, the MODE data is “C4 (H)” in the start winning command storage area. ”,“ C6 (H) ”, and“ C0 (H) ”(or“ C1 (H) ”). Therefore, even if all of these MODE data are stored, the effect control CPU 101 may store “C6 (H)” before “C4 (H)” if the order is different. It can be determined that the command could not be received correctly due to noise or garbled MODE data.

  When it is determined that the received start winning command is not in order or part of it is missing, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S6031. When it is determined that all the commands at the time of the start winning prize have been received in order, the effect control CPU 101 matches the contents of the latest symbol designation command stored in the start winning prize command storage area and the variable category command. It is confirmed whether or not (step S6005). Specifically, when a symbol 1 designation command (C400 (H)) for designating a deviation as a symbol designation command is stored, the variation category 1 command to the variation category 12 command corresponding to the deviation as the variation category command are stored. One of them should be stored (see FIGS. 15 and 16). Nevertheless, when the variation category 21 command to variation category 29 command (see FIG. 17) corresponding to the big hit, suddenly probable big hit, or small hit is stored, the effect control CPU 101 changes the symbol designation command and the fluctuation. It can be determined that the content of the category command is not consistent and there is a conflict.

  When determining that the contents of the symbol designating command and the variation category command are not consistent, the CPU for effect control 101 proceeds to step S6031. When it is determined that the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command match, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all the variation category commands stored in the start winning command storage area, Based on the variation category command, whether or not all the variation category commands stored as the determination result at the time of winning for the previous start winning are the variation category 1 commands (command C600 (H), non-reach CA2-1 designation). (Step S6007). If all of them are variable category 1 commands, the process proceeds to step S6008. If even one variation category command other than the variation category 1 command is included, the process proceeds to step S6020 without executing the processing of steps S6008 to S6018.

  By executing the processing of step S6007, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is provided on the condition that all the fluctuation displays until the notice of the fluctuation display to be noticed are all “non-reach”. Configured to be executable. Such a configuration prevents a situation in which the continuity of the pre-reading notice effect is impaired due to the reach effect interrupting in the middle of the pre-reading notice effect. This also applies to the processing in steps S6024 and S8007 described later.

  If all of them are variable category 1 commands in step S6007, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the high base state flag is set (step S6008). If the high base state flag is not set (that is, if it is in the low base state), the effect control CPU 101 stores the first pending storage in the storage area storing the latest command in the start winning command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not a number addition designation command is stored (step S6009A). If the first reserved memory number addition designation command is stored (that is, if the first reserved memory number increases and the first reserved memory number addition designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 performs the pre-reading notice. The prefetching notice allocation table A is selected as a table for determining the presence / absence of the production and the production mode of the prefetching notice production (step S6009B). If the first reserved storage number addition designation command is not stored, the process proceeds to step S6020.

  If the high base state flag is set (that is, if the base state is high), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second pending storage in the storage area storing the latest command in the start winning command storage area. It is checked whether or not a number addition designation command is stored (step S6010A). If the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored (that is, if the second reserved memory number increase command is received and the second reserved memory number addition designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 performs the pre-reading notice. The distribution table B is selected (step S6010B). If the second reserved storage number addition designation command is not stored, the process proceeds to step S6020.

  By executing the processing of steps S6008 to S6010B, in this embodiment, if the gaming state is the low base state, the prefetching notice effect can be set and executed only for the variable display corresponding to the first reserved memory. If the gaming state is the high base state, the pre-reading notice effect can be set and executed only for the variable display corresponding to the second reserved memory.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a prefetching notice effect mode determining random number for determining the effect type of the prefetching notice effect, and extracts the value of the extracted prefetching notice effect mode determination random number based on the received variation category command. Is determined as to which of the determination values included in the pre-reading notice allocation table selected in steps S6009B and S6010B is determined, and whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is performed and the production mode are determined (step S6011).

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a prefetching notice allocation table showing distribution of prefetching notice effects. If the current gaming state is the low base state, the CPU 101 for effect control uses the pre-reading notice allocation table A in the low base state shown in FIG. 36A selected in step S6009B, and the received variation category command. Based on the winning pattern determination result of the variation pattern type shown, the effect mode of the prefetch notice effect is determined. In this embodiment, when using the pre-reading notice allocation table A, for example, the effect control CPU 101 becomes a non-reach CA2-1 change pattern type with a change category command (that is, reach is a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream). 36 (A) in the case where a winning determination result indicating that “there is a non-reach” (specifically, when the command C600 (H) is received) is indicated. As shown in FIG. 4, it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect in any of the effect modes of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol change”, “mode transition”, or “change in reserved ball”. In addition, for example, the effect control CPU 101 indicates a winning determination result indicating that the variation pattern type is the super CA2-7 variation pattern type (that is, “super-reaching is lost”) (specifically). Specifically, when the command C607 (H) is received), as shown in FIG. 36 (A), “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “mode shift” or “change in reserved ball” It is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect of any of the effect modes. In addition, for example, the effect control CPU 101 indicates a winning determination result indicating that the variation category command is a variation pattern type of Super CA3-3 (that is, “super reach jackpot”) (specifically). (In other words, when the command C612 (H) or the command C615 (H) is received), as shown in FIG. 36 (A), “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition” Alternatively, it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect of any effect mode of “reserved ball change”.

  The specific contents of each pre-reading notice effect of “change in variation mode at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition”, “countdown”, and “change in reserved ball” will be described later.

  If the current gaming state is the high base state, the effect control CPU 101 uses the pre-reading notice allocation table B in the high base state shown in FIG. 36B selected in step S6010B to receive the received fluctuation. Based on the winning pattern determination result of the variation pattern type indicated by the category command, an effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect is determined. In this embodiment, when using the pre-reading notice allocation table B, for example, the effect control CPU 101 becomes a non-reach CA2-1 change pattern type by a change category command (that is, reach is a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream). 36 (B) in the case where the determination result at the time of winning indicating that it is “non-reach” (specifically, when the command C60A (H) is received) is indicated. As shown in FIG. 6, no allocation is made to the pre-reading notice effect of any production mode, and it is determined not to execute the pre-reading notice. In addition, for example, the effect control CPU 101 indicates a winning determination result indicating that the variation pattern type is the super CA2-7 variation pattern type (that is, “super-reaching is lost”) (specifically). (In other words, when command C609 (H) or command C60B (H) is received), as shown in FIG. 36 (B), “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” or “change in retained ball” It is determined that the pre-reading notice effect of any one of the effect modes is executed. In addition, for example, the effect control CPU 101 indicates a winning determination result indicating that the variation category command is a variation pattern type of Super CA3-3 (that is, “super reach jackpot”) (specifically). Specifically, when the command C612 (H) or the command C615 (H) is received), as shown in FIG. 36 (B), “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, “countdown” or It is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect of any effect mode of “reserved ball change”.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in this embodiment, the variation category command is used to determine whether the variation pattern type is “no reach”, “no super reach”, or “super reach big hit” as a result of the determination of winning of the variation pattern type. When the result is shown, a prefetch notice effect may be executed.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect of the “countdown” effect mode is selected only when the winning determination result is “super reach big hit” Is done. Therefore, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the “countdown” effect mode, it is determined that at least the variable display that is the target of the determination at the time of winning is a big hit, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect of the “mode shift” effect mode is only in the low base state (that is, in the first reserved storage). Only for the corresponding variable display), and the pre-reading notice effect of the “countdown” effect mode is only in the high base state (that is, for the variable display corresponding to the second reserved memory). Only) may be determined. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to produce a look-ahead notice effect that can be executed when the change display for the first hold memory is a notice object and when the change display for the second hold memory is a notice object. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the presentation mode of the pre-reading notice effect.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the variable display with respect to the first reserved memory is the subject of the notice, the execution mode of the prefetch notice effect that can be executed is different between the case where the variable display with respect to the second reserved memory is the subject of the notice. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect from being lost. For example, in this embodiment, the prefetch notice effect of the “countdown” effect mode is executed so as to count down in a continuous manner over a plurality of variable displays, as will be described later. When the pre-reading notice effect is executed with the variable display corresponding to the pre-notification target, if the variable display corresponding to the other holding memory is interrupted, the countdown may be interrupted and the pre-reading notice effect may not be consistent. It will occur. In this embodiment, since the variable display of the second special symbol is executed preferentially, the pre-reading notice effect of the “countdown” effect mode is executed with the variable display corresponding to the first reserved memory as the notice object. In the middle of the countdown, there is a possibility that the change display of the second special symbol may interrupt. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), in the prefetching notice allocation table A in the low base state, allocation is not performed for the prefetching notice effect of the “countdown” effect mode, and the first hold storage is performed. When the corresponding variable display is the subject of the notice, the prefetch notice effect of the “countdown” effect mode is not selected to prevent inconsistency of the prefetch notice effect. On the other hand, since the change display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, when the pre-reading notice effect of the “countdown” effect mode is executed with the change display corresponding to the second reserved memory as the notice target, There is no possibility that the variable display of the first special symbol will interrupt during the process. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36B, only the pre-reading notice distribution table B in the high base state is allocated to the pre-reading notice effect of the “countdown” effect mode, and the “countdown” effect is produced. The pre-reading notice effect of the aspect can be selected.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute the prefetch notice effect (step S6012). For example, if it is determined not to execute the prefetching notice effect because there is no distribution in the prefetching notice allocation tables A and B, the process proceeds to step S6020.

  When it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets a pre-reading notice execution flag indicating that the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined according to the effect mode determined in step S6011. (Step S6013). In this case, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the prefetch notice effect based on the reception of the variation category 1 command shown in FIG. Based on the result, the pre-reading notice execution flag indicating that the execution of the prefetching notice effect has been decided is set. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on receiving the variable category 8 command, the variable category 10 command, and the variable category 12 command shown in FIG. When “Super reach is lost”, a reach pre-reading notice execution flag indicating that execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the determination at the time of winning is set. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the prefetch notice effect based on the reception of the variable category 23 command or the variable category 26 command shown in FIG. Then, a big hit prefetching notice execution flag indicating that the execution of the prefetching notice effect is decided based on the determination at the time of winning is set.

  In this embodiment, the missed prefetching notice execution flag, the reach prefetching notice execution flag, and the jackpot prefetching notice execution flag are collectively referred to as a prefetching notice execution flag.

  In step S6013, a pre-reading notice execution flag is set, and information that can specify the effect mode determined in step S6011 is set. In this case, for example, a flag indicating that the effect mode is “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, a flag indicating “mode shift”, a flag indicating “countdown”, “holding ball” A flag indicating “change” may be set. Also, for example, when the pre-reading notice execution flag is composed of a plurality of bits (for example, 1 byte), a value that specifies which presentation mode is set in a predetermined bit of the pre-reading notice execution flag. By which, it may be possible to specify which production mode is determined.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 specifies the number of changes until the change display of the notice target, and sets the specified number of changes in the change counter (step S6014). In this case, if it is in the high base state, the CPU 101 for effect control is a group of commands at the time of the first winning prize stored in the starting winning command storage area (design designation command, variable category command, and The number of command groups (including the second reserved memory number addition designation command) received at the start winning prize to the second start prize opening 14 is identified and the number specified. Is set in the fluctuation counter. In the low base state, all the start winning command groups stored in the start winning command storage area (design designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number addition designation) The number of command sets) is specified, and the specified number is set in the variation counter. The variation counter is a counter for counting the number of variation displays that are executed until the variation display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is started. In this embodiment, when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined during the variation display of the effect symbol and the variation counter is set in step S6014, first, the variation display during the execution is ended. Sometimes, the value of the variation counter is decremented by 1 (see step S8312), and as a result, the variation counter is 0 until the variation display immediately before the variation display subject to the winning determination, and the pre-reading notice effect Ends. In step S6014, when the effect symbol variation display is not being performed, it is desirable that the effect control CPU 101 sets a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the current reserved storage number in the variation counter. With such a configuration, it is possible to end the pre-reading notice effect until the variation display immediately before the variation display subject to the determination at the time of winning, and the variation display subjected to the determination at the time of winning. It is possible to prevent both the pre-reading notice effect and the super reach effect from being performed in order to make the effect too busy.

  In this embodiment, when the effect of the determined pre-reading notice effect is “reserved ball change”, step S6014 is not executed and the variation counter is not set. When the pre-reading notice effect of the effect of “change in holding ball” is determined, the processing of steps S6016 to S6018 described later is executed, and at the timing when the start winning is generated and the command at the start winning is received. The pre-reading notice effect is immediately started, and at the timing of starting the fluctuating display of the notice object, the notice object hold display is erased from the combined hold memory display unit 18c based on the receipt of the reserved memory number subtraction designation command. (See steps S661 to S662B), the pre-reading notice effect is ended.

  In the pre-reading notice allocation table shown in FIG. 36, the allocation is performed so that the selection ratio of each effect mode is different according to the reliability that is a big hit. For example, in order to increase the reliability that is a big hit in the order of “change of the variation form at the time of symbol variation”, “mode transition”, “change of the holding ball” (for example, 20%, 40%, 60% in order) Production modes are allocated (in the case of “countdown”, the big hit is fixed). 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, in the reverse order “change in the holding ball”, “mode transition”, “variation mode at the time of symbol variation” Allocation may be performed so that the reliability that is a big hit becomes higher in the order of "change of". Furthermore, not only in the order of these arrangements, for example, even if the mode of “mode shift” is assigned in the order of arrangement in which the reliability that becomes the biggest jackpot is high, or conversely, the reliability that becomes the biggest jackpot is low. Well, various ways of allocating each production mode are possible.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the effect mode of “reserved ball change” (step S6015). Specifically, it can be confirmed by determining whether or not a pre-reading advance notice execution flag corresponding to the effect mode being “reserved ball change” is set. If the pre-reading notice effect of the “holding ball change” effect mode is not executed, the process proceeds to step S6020.

  In the case of executing the pre-reading notice effect of the “pending ball change” effect mode, the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the latest reserved memory number addition designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the first reserved memory. It is confirmed whether the command is a number addition designation command (step S6016). If the first reserved memory number addition designation command is stored, the production control CPU 101 increments the first special display by one as the reserved display in the total reserved memory display unit 18c (step S6017).

  In this embodiment, in a normal state (when the pre-reading notice effect is not performed), when a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs, a red round display (hereinafter referred to as a hold display) , The first normal display) is increased by one, and when a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs, a blue round display (hereinafter also referred to as a second normal display) is displayed as a hold display. Increase by one. Then, when the pre-reading notice effect of the “change in reserved ball” effect is started when the start winning is generated, the hold display is increased by one in a special manner different from the normal time. In this embodiment, the star display is increased by one as a special mode. Further, if a pre-reading notice effect is started when a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the red star display (also referred to as a first special display) is increased by one and the second start If the pre-reading notice effect is to be started when the start winning to the winning opening 14 occurs, the blue star display (also referred to as second special display) is increased by one.

  If the latest reserved memory number addition designation command is not the first reserved memory number addition designation command (that is, if the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored), the production control CPU 101 performs summation pending. The second special display is incremented by one as the hold display in the storage display unit 18c (step S6018).

  As described above, when the process of steps S6016 to S6018 is executed, and it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “reserved ball change” is executed, a start prize is generated and a command at the start prize is issued. The pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “change in holding ball” is immediately started at the received timing.

  In step S6020, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the latest reserved memory number addition designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the first reserved memory number addition designation command. If the first reserved memory number addition designation command is stored, the production control CPU 101 increments the first normal display by one as the reserved display in the total reserved memory display unit 18c (step S6021).

  If the latest reserved memory number addition designation command is not the first reserved memory number addition designation command (that is, if the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored), the production control CPU 101 performs summation pending. In the memory display unit 18c, the second normal display is increased by one as the hold display (step S6022).

  When the process proceeds to step S6031, the effect control CPU 101 sets the undetermined information in the storage area for the latest command in the start winning command storage area (step S6031). Specifically, in FIG. 31, the value of the undetermined information of the storage area storing the latest command is set to “1”.

  In step S6032, the CPU 101 for effect control differs from any of the first normal display, the second normal display, the first special display, and the second special display for all the hold displays displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. In addition to changing to the spill mode, the hold display of the spill mode is increased by one. In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 changes all the hold displays displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c to a green round display and increases the green round display by one.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 sets a prefetch notice setting restriction flag (step S6033), and starts a prefetch notice setting restriction period.

  FIGS. 37 and 38 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 confirms whether or not the prefetch notice setting restriction flag is set (step S8000). If the prefetching advance notice setting restriction flag is not set (that is, not during the prefetching advance notice setting restriction period), the process proceeds to step S8015.

  If the pre-reading notice setting restriction flag is set (that is, during the pre-fetching notice setting restriction period), the production control CPU 101 displays the contents of the command at the start winning prize stored in the start winning command storage area. Confirmation is made (step S8001). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not all the storage areas 1 to 8 in which the commands for the start winning prize are stored are in a storage state in which all the commands for the start winning prize are received in order. (Step S8002).

  Specifically, in this embodiment, as a command at the time of starting winning, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second reserved memory number addition designation) Command) will be received all at once within one timer interrupt, so if the commands are stored in all the storage areas 1-8 of the start winning command storage area, the MODE data will be stored. The commands “C4 (H)”, “C6 (H)”, and “C0 (H)” (or “C1 (H)”) should be stored (see FIG. 14). Therefore, if any of the MODE data is not stored, the effect control CPU 101 still has a storage area in a storage state in which a command is lost due to noise or garbled data of the MODE data. , It can be determined that there is still a storage area in the storage state in which the command could not be received correctly.

  In this embodiment, since the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved memory number addition designation command should be received in this order, the command is stored in all the storage areas 1 to 8 in the start winning command storage area. Is stored, the MODE data should be stored in the order of “C4 (H)”, “C6 (H)”, and “C0 (H)” (or “C1 (H)”). . Therefore, even if all of these MODE data are stored, the effect control CPU 101 may store “C6 (H)” before “C4 (H)” if the order is different. In other words, it can be determined that there is still a storage area in a storage state in which the command could not be received correctly due to noise or garbled MODE data.

  If the received storage start area for which it is determined that the command at the time of the start winning prize is not in order or is partially missing still remains, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8015. When it is determined that all the storage areas 1 to 8 are in a storage state where all the commands at the time of starting winning are received in order, the effect control CPU 101 is stored in the command storing area at the starting winning prize. In all the storage areas 1 to 8, it is confirmed whether or not the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command are consistent (step S8003). Specifically, when a symbol 1 designation command (C400 (H)) for designating a deviation as a symbol designation command is stored, the variation category 1 command to the variation category 12 command corresponding to the deviation as the variation category command are stored. One of them should be stored (see FIGS. 15 and 16). Nevertheless, when the variation category 21 command to variation category 29 command (see FIG. 17) corresponding to the big hit, suddenly probable big hit, or small hit is stored, the effect control CPU 101 changes the symbol designation command and the fluctuation. It can be determined that there is still a storage area in the storage state in which the content of the category command is not consistent and there is a contradiction.

  If it is determined that there is still a storage area in the storage state where the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command do not match, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8015. When it is determined that all the storage areas 1 to 8 are in the storage state in which the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command are consistent, the effect control CPU 101 resets the prefetch notice setting restriction flag. (Step S8005). That is, since all the storage areas 1 to 8 in the start winning command storage area are in a storage state in which the start winning command has been normally received, the command that triggered the start of the pre-reading notice setting limit period It is determined that the pending storage that has been missed or inconsistent has been consumed, the prefetching advance notice setting restriction flag is reset, and the prefetching advance notice setting restriction period ends.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not there is any of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area where the value of the undetermined information is set to “1” (step S8006). ). If there is one for which the value of the undetermined information is set to “1” (that is, if there is a pre-reading notice effect setting process that has not been executed in the pending storage that occurred during the prefetching notice setting restriction period) The process proceeds to step S8007. If there is no information in which the value of the undetermined information is set to “1”, the process proceeds to step S8015.

  In this embodiment, if there are a plurality of storage areas in which the value of the undetermined information is set to “1” in the start winning command storage area, the most recently stored storage (mostly The processing of steps S8007 to S8013 is performed for the command at the time of starting winning for (holding memory corresponding to the last winning winning), and the setting process of the prefetching notice effect for the holding memory generated during the prefetching notice setting restriction period Shall be performed retroactively.

  If there is one for which the value of the undetermined information is set to “1”, the production control CPU 101 extracts all the variable category commands from the storage area in which the commands are stored before the undetermined storage area. Then, based on each extracted variation category command, all the variation category commands stored as winning determination results for the start winnings up to the previous storage area that has not been determined are all variation category 1 commands (command C600 (H)). Whether or not non-reach CA2-1 is specified) is confirmed (step S8007). If all of them are variable category 1 commands, the process proceeds to step S8008. If even one variation category command other than the variation category 1 command is included, the process proceeds to step S8014 without executing the processing of steps S8008 to S8013.

  If all of them are variable category 1 commands in step S8007, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the high base state flag is set (step S8008). If the high base state flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8014. If the high base state flag is not set (that is, if it is in the low base state), the effect control CPU 101 stores the first pending storage in the storage area storing the latest command in the start winning command storage area. It is checked whether or not a number addition designation command is stored (step S8009A). If the first reserved memory number addition designation command is stored (that is, if the first reserved memory number increases and the first reserved memory number addition designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 performs the pre-reading notice. The prefetching notice allocation table C is selected as a table for determining the presence / absence of the production and the production mode of the prefetching notice production (step S8009B).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a prefetching notice effect mode determining random number for determining the effect type of the prefetching notice effect, and extracts the value of the extracted prefetching notice effect mode determination random number based on the received variation category command. Is determined as to which of the determination values included in the pre-reading notice allocation table selected in step S8009B matches the pre-reading notice effect and the effect mode (step S8010).

  In step S8010, the effect control CPU 101 uses the prefetching notice allocation table C at the time of releasing the prefetching notice setting restriction shown in FIG. 36C selected in step S8009B, and the variation pattern type indicated by the received variation category command. Based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect is determined. In this embodiment, when using the pre-reading notice allocation table C, for example, the effect control CPU 101 becomes a change pattern type of non-reach CA 2-1 by a change category command (that is, reach is a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream). (When the command C600 (H) is received), or when the variable category command is used, the super CA2 is displayed. When the winning determination result indicating that the variation pattern type is −7 (that is, “becomes super-reach”) (specifically, when the command C607 (H) is received) When winning a prize indicating that the variation category type is a variation pattern type of Super CA3-3 (that is, “super reach jackpot”). When the constant result is indicated (specifically, when the command C612 (H) or the command C615 (H) is received), as shown in FIG. It is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “change of” or “mode shift”.

  In addition, for example, regarding the pre-reading notice effect of the “pending ball change” effect mode, if it is executed retroactively with respect to the undetermined holding memory at the time of releasing the pre-reading notice setting restriction period, the total hold memory display unit 18c is displayed. The hold display already displayed as the first normal display or the second normal display is changed from the middle to the first special display or the second special display, and an unnatural hold display is executed. Become. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), in this embodiment, the prefetching notice allocation table C at the time of canceling the prefetching notice setting restriction is allocated to the prefetching notice effect of the effect mode “change in reserved ball”. Is not performed, and the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “change in reserved ball” is not retroactively executed.

  Note that, for example, the pre-reading notice effect of the “countdown” effect mode is a pre-reading effect that counts down in a continuous manner over a plurality of variable displays, and is stored in an undetermined pending storage when the pre-reading notice setting limit period is canceled. On the other hand, if it is executed retroactively, an unnatural effect such that the countdown starts from a change display in the middle is executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36C, in this embodiment, the prefetching notice allocation table C at the time of releasing the prefetching notice setting restriction is allocated to the prefetching notice effect in the “countdown” effect mode. The pre-reading notice effect of the “countdown” effect mode is not retroactively executed. That is, regarding the pre-reading notice effect of the continuous effect mode, in order to prevent the effect from becoming unnatural, it is not retroactively executed when the pre-reading notice setting restriction period is canceled. In this embodiment, the “continuous effect” executed in a continuous manner over a plurality of variable displays corresponds to the pre-reading notice effect of the “countdown” effect mode.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute the prefetch notice effect (step S8011). For example, if it is determined not to execute the prefetching notice effect because there is no distribution in the prefetching notice allocation table C, the process proceeds to step S8014.

  When it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets a pre-reading notice execution flag indicating that the pre-reading notice effect has been determined according to the effect mode determined in step S8010. (Step S8012).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 specifies the number of changes until the change display of the notice target, and sets the specified number of changes in the change counter (step S8013). In this case, if it is in the high base state, the effect control CPU 101 receives the command at the time of the start winning prize received before the command to be determined for the pre-reading notice effect and stored in the start winning command storage area. Of a set (a set of symbol designating command, variable category command, and reserved memory count addition specifying command), a set of commands (including a second reserved memory count adding specifying command) received at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 The number of items is specified, and the specified number (that is, the number of change displays up to the previous change display to be notified) is set in the change counter. In addition, when in the low base state, a set of all the commands at the time of start winning (symbol designation command) received before the command subject to the determination of the pre-reading notice effect and stored in the start winning time command storage area , A variation category command and a set of pending storage number addition designation commands) are specified, and the specified number (that is, the number of variation displays up to the previous variation display to be notified) is set in the variation counter. .

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the values of the undetermined information in all the storage areas 1 to 8 in the start winning command storage area to “0” (step S8014).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8015). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8002 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8016). If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8016. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. In addition, when it is determined in step S8016 that the production control CPU 101 executes the continuous production of the production mode of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, the so-called chance eye symbol is used as the stop symbol of the production symbol. (For example, a combination of symbols that do not reach, such as “223” and “445”, but that is not one reach and one symbol is shifted). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 39, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit” (the received display result designation command designates display result 2). In the case of a command, a display result 3 designation command, or a display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same as the stop symbol.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 5 designation command or a display result 6 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (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. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect 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.

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect display device 9 to display a notice effect (a notice effect other than the pre-reading notice effect. (Notice announcement effect.) Is executed or a notice effect setting process for setting the effect mode of the notice effect is executed (step S8017).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the prefetching notice effect and other notice effects when executing the variation pattern, the prefetch notice effect, and other notice effects (step S8018). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8019).

  FIG. 40 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. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. 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. 40 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  The effect control CPU 101 is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect and other notice effects, and when the pre-reading notice execution flag and other notice execution flags are set, the prefetching is performed in step S8018. A process table corresponding to the notice effect or other notice effects is selected.

  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) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is executed (step S8020). 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 sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Further, for example, when executing a pseudo-ream effect or a notice effect, the movable member 78 is moved by driving the motor 86, or the effect blades 79a and 79b are moved by driving the motor 87. Is done.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8021). Next, the production control CPU 101 deletes one command at the time of start winning (the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the reserved memory number addition specifying command) stored in the storage area of the start winning command storing area, The contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted (step S8022).

  In step S8002, if the effect symbol variation display is executed in response to the first special symbol variation display (for example, the first symbol variation designation command or the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received). If so, delete the contents stored in the first storage area (storage area 1) of the start winning command storage area (in this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed) Therefore, the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol is executed means that all the commands stored in the start winning command storage area are commands received at the start winning prize to the first start winning prize port 13. Yes, the contents of the storage area after the start winning command storage area are shifted one by one.

  In addition, when the variation display of the production symbol is executed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol (for example, when the second symbol variation designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received). If there is, delete the contents of the first storage area storing the command received at the start winning prize to the second start winning opening 14 among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area (for example, 2) The contents of the first storage area in which the reserved storage number addition designation command is stored are deleted), and the contents of the storage areas after the start winning command storage area are shifted one by one. For example, the first storage area (storage area 1) of the start winning command storage area stores the command received at the start winning prize to the first start winning opening 13 and the second storage area (storage area 2). If the command received at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored, the contents of the second storage area are deleted, and the contents of the third and subsequent storage areas are shifted.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8023).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105). Further, for example, when executing a pseudo-ream effect or a notice effect, the movable member 78 is moved by driving the motor 86, or the effect blades 79a and 79b are moved by driving the motor 87. Is done.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether any of the pre-reading notice execution flags (except for the pre-reading notice execution flag corresponding to the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the effect of “holding ball change”) is set. Confirmation is made (step S8106). If any pre-reading notice execution flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control “changes the variation mode at the time of symbol change” according to the effect mode determined in the pre-reading notice effect mode determination process in steps S6011, S6027, and S8010. ”,“ Mode shift ”, or“ countdown ”, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in one of the effect modes (step S8108). In addition, when it is determined to execute a pre-reading notice effect (however, a pre-reading notice effect of an effect mode other than “change in holding ball”), specifically, a predetermined time after the start of the change of the effect symbol At the timing when elapses, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the corresponding effect mode. When the prefetching notice effect is executed, it is determined as Y in step S8106 at the timing of executing the prefetching notice effect, and the process of step S8108 is executed. Then, it is determined to be Y repeatedly in step S8106 until the prefetch notice effect is finished, and the process of step S8108 is executed.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8112).

  FIG. 42 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 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302). When neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is checked whether a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set or not (step S8305). . When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306), and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) According to the data 1, the movable member control data 1), the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component, the speaker 27 as the production component, and the movable member 78 as the production component and production. The blades 79a and 79b) are controlled (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 determines one of the pre-reading notice execution flag (however, the “reserved ball change” effect mode). It is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag corresponding to the prefetching notice effect is set (step S8311). If it is set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter (step S8312). Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter after subtraction is 0 (step S8313). Then, if the value of the fluctuation counter is 0, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the pre-reading notice corresponding to the set pre-reading notice execution flag (however, the “preserving ball change” effect mode pre-reading notice effect). (Excluding the execution flag) is reset (step S8316). By executing such processing, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect (effects other than “change in reserved ball”) is displayed until the change display one before the start of the change that has been determined for winning. Is executed, and the pre-reading notice execution flag is reset at the start of the variable display subject to the determination at the time of winning (the pre-reading notice is displayed during the variable display subject to the determination at the time of winning). There will be no directing). Note that the pre-reading notice effect may be executed even during the variable display that is the object of the determination at the time of winning.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8317). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. 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 S8318).

  Next, a specific example of the effect mode of the prefetch notice effect will be described. 43 to 46 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of the effect of the pre-reading notice effect. Among these, FIG. 43 shows a specific example of the effect of the pre-reading notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”. FIG. 44 shows a specific example of the effect of the pre-reading notice effect of “mode change”. FIG. 45 shows a specific example of the effect of the “countdown” prefetching notice effect. FIG. 46 shows a specific example of the effect of the pre-reading notice effect of “change in reserved ball”. 43 to 46, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (1) (2) (3). In the example shown in FIGS. 43 to 46, it is assumed that only the reserved memory for the start winning at the first start winning opening 13 is accumulated, and the start winning at the first starting winning opening 13 is won. A case is shown in which the time determination is performed and the pre-reading notice effect is performed when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol. When the winning determination is made with respect to the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, and the pre-reading notice effect is performed when the change display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the change display of the second special symbol. The pre-reading notice effect is executed in the same effect manner.

  First, referring to FIG. 43, a specific example of the effect of the pre-reading notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 43, first, as shown in FIG. 43 (2), 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. 43 (1). 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 S1217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variable category command) corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (see steps S1218A and S1219A). Also, within the same interruption, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a first reserved memory number addition designation command as the reserved memory information (see step S1220A), and the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the process shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, based on the received first reserved memory number addition designation command, the reserved display (in this example, the first normal display) in the total reserved memory display unit 18c is increased by 1 (see step S6021). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command, and “the change in the variation mode at the time of symbol change” as the effect of the pre-reading notice effect. "Is determined (see step S800A). Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (3), it is assumed that the fluctuation time has ended and the symbols are stopped and displayed (see step S8302). As shown in FIGS. 43 (1) and 43 (2), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 43 (3), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first pending memory number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. The display is decremented by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect design variation 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 the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect. . Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (5), the variation time ends and the chance symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 43 (4), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 43 (5), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first pending memory number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. The display is decremented by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect design variation 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 the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect. . Further, as shown in FIG. 43 (6), 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 S8108). Note that the predetermined effect performed at the start of the variation of the effect symbol is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 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. 43 (5), the way of stopping the fluctuation 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. 43 (7), the effect symbol variation display is executed (see step S8105), and as shown in FIG. Step S8302). 43 (6) and (7), the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol during the variation display of the effect symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 43 (8), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. The display is decremented by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect design variation 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 the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect. . Also, as shown in FIG. 43 (9), a predetermined effect is performed, such as displaying a mode in which a flash is lit above the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the effect symbol starts to change (see step S8108). Also in the case shown in FIG. 43 (9), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol.

  Thereafter, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the target of the determination at the time of winning is started. Furthermore, the notice effect in 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.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 43, during the execution of the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed. When the stop display is performed, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is also stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is continuously displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol until the next variable display is started. Therefore, in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, the variation of the fourth symbol is always displayed, or the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped. This also applies to the case where the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the effect modes shown in FIGS. 44 to 46 described below. Further, when the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the display in the fourth symbol display area may not be performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 44, a specific example of the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect of “mode shift” will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 44, first, as shown in FIG. 44 (2), 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. 44 (1). 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 S1217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variable category command) corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (see steps S1218A and S1219A). In addition, within the same interruption, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a first hold memory number addition designation command as the hold memory information (see step S1220A), and the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the process shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, based on the received first reserved memory number addition designation command, the reserved display (in this example, the first normal display) in the total reserved memory display unit 18c is increased by 1 (see step S6021). In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 decides execution of the pre-reading notice effect and decides “mode shift” as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command. (See step S800A). Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (3), it is assumed that the fluctuation time has ended and the symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S8302). As shown in FIGS. 44 (1) and 44 (2), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 44 (3).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first pending memory number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. 44 (4), the suspension in the total pending memory display unit 18c. The display is decremented by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect design variation display is started. In this case, based on the fact that “mode shift” has been determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100, during the effect symbol variation display, as shown in FIG. An effect in which another background screen is interrupted from the side of the currently displayed background screen on the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the two background screens overlap each other (for example, a sea background screen and a mountain background) An effect of a mode in which the screen is in contact with the screen is executed (see step S8108). Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (5), the variation time is finished, and an effect of an aspect that is finally pushed back to the original background screen is executed (see step S8108), and the final stop symbol (FIG. 44 (FIG. 44)). In 5), the dissociation symbol) is stopped and displayed (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 44 (4), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 44 (5).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first pending memory number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. The display is decremented by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect design variation display is started. Further, based on the fact that “mode shift” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the effect during the effect symbol variation display as shown in FIG. An effect in which another background screen is interrupted from the side of the currently displayed background screen on the display screen of the display device 9 and the two background screens overlap each other (for example, a sea background screen and a mountain background screen) The effect of an aspect that makes it seem to meet is executed (see step S8108). Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (7), the variation time is finished, and an effect that is finally pushed back to the original background screen is executed (see step S8108), and the final stop symbol (FIG. 44 (FIG. 44)). In step 7), the off symbol) is stopped and displayed (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 44 (6), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 44 (7), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first pending memory number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. The display is decremented by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect design variation display is started. Further, based on the fact that “mode shift” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the effect during the effect symbol change display as shown in FIG. An effect in which another background screen is interrupted from the side of the currently displayed background screen on the display screen of the display device 9 and the two background screens overlap each other (for example, a sea background screen and a mountain background screen) The effect of an aspect that makes it seem to meet is executed (see step S8108). Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (9), the variation time is finished, and an effect of an aspect that is finally pushed back to the original background screen is executed (see step S8108), and the final stop symbol (FIG. 44 (FIG. In 9), the off symbol) is stopped and displayed (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 44 (8), the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol during the variation display of the effect symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 44 (9).

  In the above-described manner, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the subject of determination at the time of winning is started.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 45, a specific example of the production mode of the “countdown” prefetching notice effect will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 45, first, as shown in FIG. 45 (2), 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. 45 (1). 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 S1217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variable category command) corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (see steps S1218A and S1219A). In addition, within the same interruption, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a first hold memory number addition designation command as the hold memory information (see step S1220A), and the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the process shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, based on the received first reserved memory number addition designation command, the reserved display (in this example, the first normal display) in the total reserved memory display unit 18c is increased by 1 (see step S6021). In this case, it is assumed that the production control microcomputer 100 decides execution of the pre-reading notice effect and “countdown” as the production mode of the pre-reading notice effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command. (See step S800A). Note that the number of counts in the “countdown” pre-reading notice effect may be, for example, the total pending storage number when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined. Alternatively, a pre-counter notice effect of “count down” may be determined on condition that there is a predetermined number (for example, 2 or more) of reserved memories that can be counted down. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (3), it is assumed that the fluctuation time has ended and the symbols are stopped and displayed (see step S8302). As shown in FIGS. 45 (1) and 45 (2), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 45 (3).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. The display is decremented by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect design variation display is started. In this case, based on the fact that “countdown” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the effect during the effect symbol variation display as shown in FIG. A character string such as “Count 3!” Is displayed on the display screen of the display device 9 and an effect is performed as if the countdown was started (see step S8108). Then, the fluctuation time is finished, and the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 45 (5)) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (5) (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 45 (4), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 45 (5), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first pending memory number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. The display is decremented by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. Further, based on the fact that “countdown” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the effect during the change display of the effect symbol as shown in FIG. 45 (6). A character string such as “Count 2!” Is displayed on the display screen of the device 9 and the effect is such that the countdown continues (see step S8108). Then, the variation time ends, and as shown in FIG. 45 (7), the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 45 (7)) is stopped and displayed (see step S8302). 45 (6), the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol during the variation display of the effect symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 45 (7).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first pending memory number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. The display is decremented by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect symbol variation display is started. Further, based on the fact that “countdown” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the effect during the effect symbol variation display as shown in FIG. 45 (8). A character string such as “Count 1!” Is displayed on the display screen of the device 9 and the effect is such that the countdown continues (see step S8108). Then, the fluctuation time is ended, and the final stop symbol (the dismissed symbol in FIG. 45 (9)) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (9) (see step S8302). 45 (8), the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol during the variation display of the effect symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, as shown in FIG. 45 (9), the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol.

  In the above-described manner, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the subject of determination at the time of winning is started.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 46, a specific example of the production mode of the pre-reading notice effect of “reserved ball change” will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 46, first, as shown in FIG. 46 (2), 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. 46 (1). 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 S1217A). Then, a winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variable category command) corresponding to the winning determination result is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (see steps S1218A and S1219A). In addition, within the same interrupt, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a first reserved memory number addition designation command as reserved memory information (see step S1220A). In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command, and also determines “change in reserved ball” as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect. (See step S800A). Then, by determining “change of reserved ball” as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. Then, the first special display (red star display) is incremented by 1 in the total pending storage display unit 18c (see step S6017), and the pre-reading notice effect is started immediately when the start winning is generated and the command at the start winning is received. To do. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (3), it is assumed that the fluctuation time has ended and the symbols are stopped and displayed (see step S8302). As shown in FIGS. 46 (1) and 46 (2), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is also executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 46 (3).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first pending memory number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. 46 (4), the suspension in the total pending memory display unit 18c. The display is decremented by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect design variation display is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (4), each holding display including the remaining first special display is shifted one by one, and the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “holding ball change” is continued. Then, the fluctuation time is ended, and the final stop symbol (the dismissed symbol in FIG. 46 (5)) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 46 (5) (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 46 (4), the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol during the variation display of the effect symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 46 (5).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. The display is decremented by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect design variation display is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (6), each holding display including the remaining first special display is shifted one by one, and the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “holding ball change” is continued. Then, the variation time ends, and the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 46 (7)) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 46 (7) (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 46 (6), during the variation display of the effect symbol, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Then, based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 46 (7).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first pending memory number subtraction designation command, and as shown in FIG. The display is decremented by 1 (see step S662A), and the next effect design variation display is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (8), each holding display including the remaining first special display is shifted one by one, and the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode “change of holding ball” is continued. Then, the variation time ends, and the final stop symbol (the symbol that is off in FIG. 46 (9)) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 46 (9) (see step S8302). Also in the case shown in FIG. 46 (8), the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol during the variation display of the effect symbol. Based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 46 (9).

  In the above-described manner, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the same effect manner until the variable display based on the start winning that is the subject of determination at the time of winning is started. Then, the hold storage is digested for each variable display, and the “holding ball change” is continued until the hold display to be notified (the first special display in the example shown in FIG. 46) is deleted from the combined hold storage display unit 18c. The pre-reading notice effect in the effect mode is continued.

  Next, the execution timing of the prefetch notice effect will be described. 47 and 48 are explanatory diagrams showing the execution timing of the prefetch notice effect. Among these, FIG. 47 shows the execution timing of the pre-reading notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”. FIG. 48 shows the execution timing of the pre-reading notice effect of “change in reserved ball”. Note that the execution timing of the pre-reading notice effect of “mode transition” or “countdown” is the same as the execution timing of the pre-reading notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol change” shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, a case where a new start prize is generated during the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shown.

  First, with reference to FIG. 47, the execution timing of the pre-reading notice effect of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” will be described. 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 S1217A and S1217B) is performed. Execute and determine when winning. In the example shown in FIG. 47, it is assumed that there is a new start prize in the change display A of the effect symbol, and the determination at the time of winning is performed. Then, a winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variable category command) is transmitted based on the determination result of the winning determination (see steps S1218A, S1219A, S1218B, S1219B), and the stored storage information within the same interrupt. As a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second pending memory number addition designation command) is transmitted (see steps S1220A and S1220B).

  Here, in the example shown in FIG. 47, it is assumed that the total number of pending storage before reception of the winning determination result designation command and the pending storage information is 3, and the production control microcomputer 100 displays the production symbol variation display A. It is assumed that the total number of pending storage has reached 4 due to the starting prize. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a prefetching notice effect determination process based on the received winning determination result designation command (see step S800A), and a prefetching notice effect determination process (see step S6011). It is assumed that “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the production mode. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 sets the current total number of pending storage (“4” in the example shown in FIG. 47) in the variation counter (see step S6014). Thereafter, when the variation time of the variation display A is completed, the value of the variation counter is decremented by 1 to 3 (see step S8312).

  Next, a fluctuation pattern command, a display result designation command, and a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command are received, and the next fluctuation display B 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 the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is determined as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect. Shall. Then, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display B ends, and the chance symbol a is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 47 (see step S8302). Further, the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter and sets it to 2 (see step S8312). That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, when the pre-reading notice effect of “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” is executed, a new start prize is generated during the variation display A, and the pre-reading is performed. When it is decided to execute the notice effect, the prefetch notice effect is started from the next variation display B.

  Further, when starting the next variation display C, the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the fact that the value of the variation counter is 2, as shown in FIG. The pre-reading notice effect is continuously executed by performing a predetermined effect b (see step S8108), such as displaying a mode in which a flash shines above the 9 display screen. Then, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display C ends, and the chance symbol b is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 47 (see step S8302). Further, the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter and sets it to 1 (see step S8312).

  Further, when the next variation display D is started, the production control microcomputer 100, based on the fact that the variation counter value is 1, as shown in FIG. The pre-reading notice effect is continuously executed by performing a predetermined effect c (see step S8108), such as displaying a mode in which a flash shines above the 9 display screen. Then, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display D ends, and the chance symbol c is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 47 (see step S8302). Further, the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter and sets it to 0 (see step S8312). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 resets the set pre-reading notice execution flag (see steps S8313 and S8316) based on the fact that the value of the fluctuation counter is 0 (see steps S8313 and S8316). finish.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 48, the execution timing of the pre-reading notice effect of “reserved ball change” will be described. 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 S1217A and S1217B) is performed. Execute and determine when winning. In the example shown in FIG. 48, it is assumed that there is a new start prize in the change display A of the effect symbol and the determination at the time of winning is performed. Then, a winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variable category command) is transmitted based on the determination result of the winning determination (see steps S1218A, S1219A, S1218B, S1219B), and the stored storage information within the same interrupt. As a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second pending memory number addition designation command) is transmitted (see steps S1220A and S1220B).

  Here, in the example shown in FIG. 48, it is assumed that the total number of pending storage before reception of the winning determination result designation command and the pending storage information is 3, and the production control microcomputer 100 displays the production symbol variation display A. It is assumed that the total number of pending storage has reached 4 due to the starting prize. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a prefetching notice effect determination process based on the received winning determination result designation command (see step S800A), and a prefetching notice effect determination process (see step S6011). It is assumed that “reserved ball change” is determined as the effect mode. Then, by determining “change in reserved ball” as the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 48, receives the received reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition). 1st special display (red star display) or 2nd special display (blue star display) is incremented by 1 on the combined hold storage display unit 18c based on the specified command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command) ( In steps S6017 and S6018), the pre-reading notice effect is immediately started at the timing when the start winning is generated and the command at the start winning is received.

  Next, a fluctuation pattern command, a display result designation command, and a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command are received, and the next fluctuation display B is started. Then, the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and each hold display including the remaining first special display or second special display is shifted one by one, as shown in FIG. , The pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “change in reserved ball” continues.

  Thereafter, each time the change display C and the change display D are started, the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and each hold including the remaining first special display or second special display is performed. The display is shifted one by one, and as shown in FIG. 48, the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode “change in reserved ball” continues. Then, when the change display D for the advance notice is started, the hold display corresponding to the advance display for the advance notice is digested, so that the hold display (the first special display or the second special display) for the advance notice is added. As shown in FIG. 48, the pre-reading notice effect in the effect mode of “change in reserved ball” is terminated.

  Next, the prefetch notice setting limit period will be described. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the prefetch notice setting limit period. FIG. 49 shows a prefetching advance notice setting restriction period when a reserved memory number addition specifying command (first reserved memory number addition specifying command or second reserved memory number addition specifying command) as reserved storage information is missed. Yes. Note that the prefetching advance setting limit period when the symbol designation command or the variable category command is missed or when the received command is inconsistent is the same as in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 49, 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 process (see FIG. 49). Steps S1217A and S1217B) are executed to determine when winning. In the example shown in FIG. 49, it is assumed that there is a new start prize in the change display A of the effect symbol, and the determination at the time of winning is performed. Then, control is performed to transmit a winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variable category command) based on the winning determination result (see steps S1218A, S1219A, S1218B, S1219B), and within the same interrupt, Control is performed to transmit a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition designation command) as reserved memory information (see steps S1220A and S1220B).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 49, for some reason (for example, due to abnormalities in transmission processing on the game control microcomputer 560 side or garbled data), the production control microcomputer 100 is suspended. It is assumed that the memory number addition designation command has not been received normally. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that the command at the time of starting winning a prize has not been received normally (see steps S6004 to S6005), sets the prefetching advance setting restriction flag (see step S6033), and prefetches the advance notice. Control during the setting limit period.

  Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not there is still a storage area in the storage state where the command could not be received correctly in the start winning prize command storage area every time the change display B to D is started. 49 (see steps S8002 to S8003), as shown in FIG. 49, the storage area in the storage state in which the command could not be received correctly at the timing when the variable display E for the reserved storage that caused the prefetching notice setting restriction was started. If it is determined that the pre-reading advance notice setting restriction flag is reset (see step S8005), the prefetching advance notice setting restriction period ends.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, in the gaming machine configured to preferentially execute the change display of the second special symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to receive a big hit or a win when the start prize is generated. Whether or not it is a small hit, a big hit type, a variation pattern type is determined, and it is possible to recognize that the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory has increased. ) Is transmitted, and determination result information (in this example, a symbol designation command and a variation category command) indicating whether or not a big hit or a small hit is obtained, and a determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type is transmitted. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a pre-reading notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of a predetermined state (in this example, super reach) based on the determination result information, and controls to the high base state. If it is, control is performed so that the pre-reading notice effect for notifying that the change display of the first special symbol may be in a predetermined state is not executed. Further, even when the determination result information is normally received, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is limited when the hold storage information cannot be normally received. For this reason, when the high base state is controlled, even if the control result is controlled so as not to execute the pre-reading notice effect with the variable display corresponding to the first reserved memory as a notice object, and the determination result information is normally received. If the stored information cannot be received normally, execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted, so that the second special symbol is stocked with the variation display of the first special symbol determined to be a big hit or super reach. Thus, it is impossible to continuously display the fluctuation display of the player, and it is possible to prevent the player's excessive gambling.

  In addition, with the above-described configuration, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the reliability of the prefetch notice effect from being lowered. That is, determination result information (in this example, symbol designation command and variable category command) and pending storage information (in this example, pending memory count addition designation command) received in a single timer interruption at the time of starting winning Of these, if some commands are missed, the received command may not be reliable even if other commands received in batch are received. If the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on this, there is a discrepancy between the content of the pre-reading notice effect and the content of the actual change display of the notice target, which reduces the reliability of the pre-reading notice effect. There is a risk that. Therefore, in this embodiment, the reliability of the pre-reading notice effect is limited by restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the reserved memory number addition designation command as the reserved memory information cannot be normally received. Prevents the decline.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the pending storage number addition designation command as the pending storage information transmitted based on the one pending storage cannot be normally received, it is based on the one pending storage. The execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted until the variable display is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being unmatched and the reliability of the prefetching notice effect from being lowered.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the determination result information (in this example, the symbol designating command and the variable category command) transmitted based on one hold storage cannot be normally received, The execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted until the variable display based on the hold storage of the first time is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being unmatched and the reliability of the prefetching notice effect from being lowered.

  In this embodiment, there is a case where execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted from when a command is missed or inconsistent until the reserved memory where the command is missed or inconsistent is exhausted. Although shown, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is limited only to the reserved memory where the command is missed or inconsistent, and the command at the start winning prize is normally set for the reserved memory generated after that If received, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect may not be restricted even before the reserved memory in which the command is missed or inconsistent has been consumed. In the case of such a configuration, for example, the process of confirming the prefetching notice setting restriction flag in step S6003 of the prefetching notice effect determining process, the process of setting the undetermined information in step S6031, and the steps S8000 to S8014 of the effect symbol variation starting process. This processing is unnecessary.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the determination of the prefetching notice effect is not performed when a command is missed or inconsistency occurs, but the determination of the prefetching notice effect itself is performed. The execution may be restricted. For example, in the pre-reading notice effect determination process, when a command miss or mismatch is detected in the determination process of steps S6004 to S6005, the process of step S6033 is executed to set the prefetching notice setting restriction flag, while steps S6004 to S6005. Regardless of the determination result or the presence / absence of the prefetching notice setting restriction flag, the process of determining the prefetching notice effect in steps S6008 to S6014 may be executed without fail. If the prefetching notice setting restriction flag is set, the prefetching notice effect is restricted so that the prefetching notice effect is not executed by performing steps S6016 to S6018 of the prefetching notice effect determining process and step S8108 of the effect symbol changing process. May be. Further, as described above, the process of determining the pre-reading notice effect in steps S6008 to S6014 is always executed, and for example, steps S6016 to S6018 of the pre-reading notice effect determination process and step S8108 of the effect symbol changing process are performed. At each execution time of the process (execution timing of the pre-reading notice effect), it is checked every time whether there are any missing or inconsistent commands stored in the command storage area at the time of the start winning prize In this way, if there are any missing or inconsistent items, it may be possible not to execute the pre-reading notice effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the production control microcomputer 100 is not controlled to the high base state (when it is in the low base state), the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is the predetermined state. A pre-reading notice effect is provided to notify that there is a possibility of being (that is, only a pre-reading notice effect with the variable display corresponding to the first reserved memory can be executed as a notice object), and is controlled to a high base state. Sometimes, a notice effect for notifying that the change display of the second special symbol may be in a predetermined state is executed (that is, only a pre-read notice effect for the change display corresponding to the second reserved memory is given as a notice object). Is executable). Therefore, it is possible to prevent an increase in processing load and program capacity related to the pre-reading notice effect when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 in an irregular state. In this embodiment, for example, when the low base state is set, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is released less frequently, so that the game ball is rarely won at the second start winning opening 14, so the low A rare state in which a start winning prize is awarded to the second start winning opening 14 during the base state is referred to as an irregular state. Also, in this embodiment, for example, when the high base state is set, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. Therefore, the variable display of the first special symbol is hardly executed, and the first reserved memory is limited to the upper limit. When the value reaches 4 (in this example, 4), the start prize to the first start prize opening 13 becomes almost invalid start prize and the start prize to the new first start prize slot 13 hardly occurs. A state in which a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 during the state is also referred to as an irregular state.

  In this embodiment, when the production control microcomputer 100 is in the high base state, the pre-reading notice effect with the fluctuating display corresponding to the first reserved memory is not executed as a notice subject. In the base state, a case is shown in which the variable display corresponding to the second reserved storage is restricted so as not to execute the pre-reading notice effect for the notice object, but such a restriction process is performed on the game control microcomputer 560 side. May be executed. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 detects a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 when in the high base state, or starts a winning to the second start winning opening 14 when in the low base state. Is detected, the command for restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is transmitted, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may not execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the reception of the command. Good. In addition, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 detects a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 when in the high base state, or enters the second start winning opening 14 when in the low base state. When the start winning is detected, the execution process of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted by not performing the winning effect processing in step S1217A or step S1217B and not transmitting the symbol designation command or the variable category command. It may be. In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs in the high base state, the designating command and the variable category command are not executed without executing the winning effect processing in step S1217A. The transmission is configured not to be transmitted (see Y in step S1215A), and part of the restriction of execution of the pre-reading notice effect by the game control microcomputer 560 side is realized. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in the high base state and the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the execution of the winning effect processing and the transmission of the symbol designation command and the variable category command are restricted. (I.e., step S1215A is not provided and the processing of steps S1217A to S1219A is performed regardless of whether or not the high base state is set), and only the production control microcomputer 100 side reads ahead. You may make it implement | achieve all the processes which restrict | limit execution of a notice effect (For example, in the microcomputer 100 for effect control, when it is a high base state, it is based on the command received at the time of the start winning to the 1st start winning opening 13 Only by controlling not to set and execute the prefetching notice effect based on Te, may be implemented to limit the execution of the read-ahead announcement attraction).

  Further, according to this embodiment, the microcomputer 100 for effect control has a pre-reading notice effect for notifying that the change display of the first special symbol may be in a predetermined state and the change of the second special symbol. It is possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect for giving a notice that the display may be in a predetermined state in a different manner. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the look-ahead notice effect effects while preventing the pre-read notice effects from becoming unmatched.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 includes, as the determination result information, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, a symbol designation command that can specify the determination result of the big hit type, and a predetermined value. A variable category command that can specify whether or not a state (in this example, super reach) is set is transmitted. The effect control microcomputer 100 also restricts the execution of the pre-reading notice effect even when the determination result specified by the received symbol designation command is inconsistent with the determination result specified by the received variation category command. For this reason, it is possible to further prevent the prefetching notice effect from being unmatched and the reliability of the prefetching notice effect from being lowered.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, the first notice effect that starts at the timing when the start winning occurs (in this example, the pre-reading notice effect of “reserved ball change”) or the start prize occurs. The second notice effect (in this example, “change in the variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”) starting at a timing other than the timing (in this example, the timing at which the next variation display is started after the start winning is generated), “Mode change” and “Countdown” look-ahead notice effect) can be executed. The production control microcomputer 100 is stored when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted after the change display based on one hold storage is started and the restriction on the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is released. The second notice effect can be executed based on the hold memory. For this reason, it is possible to cancel the restricted state of the pre-reading notice effect early without making the content of the pre-reading notice effect feel uncomfortable. Can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 performs a continuous effect (in this example, a “countdown” pre-reading notice effect) that is executed in a continuous manner over a plurality of variable displays as the pre-reading notice effect. Can be executed, and after the display of fluctuation based on one hold memory is started and the restriction on the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is released, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted, and then based on the hold memory stored. The execution of continuous production is limited as a pre-reading notice production to be executed. Therefore, by restricting the execution of the continuous effect, it is possible to prevent the variable display targeted by the pre-reading notice effect executed after the restriction on the execution of the pre-reading notice effect has been removed from becoming difficult to understand.

  Also, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 starts the variable display based on one hold memory, and after the restriction on the execution of the prefetching notice effect is released, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted. It may be configured not to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the stored storage stored when the user is present (for example, in the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. The process may be performed and the processes of steps S8006 to S8014 may not be executed). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in processing load and program capacity for determining whether to perform the pre-reading notice effect.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 restricts execution of the pre-reading notice production even when the pending storage information and the determination result information cannot be received in the regular order. Therefore, it is possible to further prevent the reliability of the prefetch notice effect from being lowered.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 performs a hold display on the combined hold storage display unit 18c based on the hold storage information. And even if it is a case where hold storage information or judgment result information cannot be received normally, when recognizing that the 1st hold memory or the 2nd hold memory increased, it will be in the increased hold memory. The display mode of the corresponding hold display is displayed in a special display mode (in this example, the hold-down display in the missed mode) different from the normal display mode (in this example, the first normal display and the second normal display). For this reason, even if the hold memory information or the determination result information cannot be received normally, the number of the hold memories can be recognized by the player, and the player is prevented from feeling distrust. can do.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the first embodiment, the case where a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation child or second pending memory number addition designation command) is transmitted as the reserved memory information has been shown. , A start winning designation command (first start winning designation command or second start winning designation command) for designating which one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has been won, and the total number of reserved storage It may be configured to transmit a total pending storage number designation command that designates. Hereinafter, a second embodiment in which a start winning designation command and a combined pending storage number designation command are transmitted as pending storage information will be described.

  In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, in the start winning prize command storage area shown in FIG. 31, a start winning designation command and a combined pending storage number designation command are used instead of the reserved storage number addition designation command shown in the first embodiment. Stored. That is, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 30, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the start prize designation command, and the total pending storage number designation command are stored so as to be associated with each other. Space is reserved.

  50 to 61 are flowcharts showing the prefetch notice effect determination process (step S800A) in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, in step S6001, the effect control CPU 101 adds at least one of a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a startup prize designation command, or a combined pending storage number designation command to the startup prize command storage area. It is determined whether it is stored in the. Note that the processes in steps S6002 to S6003 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  In step S6004, the production control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the latest start winning command stored in the start winning command storage area, and determines whether or not all of the start winning commands have been received in order. Check.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, four commands of a symbol designating command, a variable category command, a starting winning designating command, and a combined reserved memory number designating command are grouped in one timer interrupt as commands at the time of starting winning a prize. Therefore, if the MODE data for any of these commands is not stored, the effect control CPU 101 can determine that a command has been missed, and MODE data different from these can be stored. If so, it can be determined that the command was not received correctly due to data corruption.

  However, among the commands stored in the start winning command storage area, the starting winning received based on the occurrence of the starting winning at the first starting winning port 13 during the high base state or the big hit game is generated. As for the time command, since the winning effect processing in step S1217A is not performed and the symbol designation command and the variable category command are not transmitted, it is not determined in step S6004 that the command has not been received correctly. The same applies to step S6005 described later and steps S8002 and S8003 in FIG. In order to easily realize the above-described processing, for example, a first start winning command storage area for storing a command received at the start winning prize to the first starting winning prize port 13, and a second start winning prize port. 14 is provided separately from the second start winning command storage area for storing the command received at the start winning prize, and the command received during the high base state is stored in the second start winning command storage area. The command stored in the first start winning command storage area for the command received during the low base state is executed so that only the command being executed is executed in steps S6004 and steps S6005, S8002, and S8003 described later. And the command stored in the second start winning command storage area, step S600 And later steps S6005, S8002, may be such that the process in S8003.

  In this embodiment, since the design designation command, the variation category command, the start winning designation command, and the combined pending storage number designation command should be received in this order, the effect control CPU 101 receives the MODE data of these commands. Even if all are stored, if the order is different (for example, if “C6 (H)” is stored before “C4 (H)”), the cause of noise, garbled MODE data, etc. Thus, it can be determined that the command has not been received correctly.

  Note that the processing in step S6005 is the same as the processing described in the first embodiment.

  If it is determined in step S6005 that the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command match, the effect control CPU 101 adds the latest start prize designation command stored in the start prize command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not the content of the reserved storage number designation command is consistent (step S6006). Specifically, the first start winning designation command for designating that the first winning prize opening 13 has been received and the second starting prize for designating that the second winning prize opening 14 has been given. Even if the specified command is stored, if the total pending storage number indicated by the EXT data of the total pending storage number designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is 0, the effect control The CPU 101 can determine that the contents of the start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command are not consistent and inconsistent. If it is determined that the contents of the start winning designation command and the total pending storage number designation command match, the process proceeds to step S6007. Note that the processes in steps S6007 and S6008 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  If the high base state flag is not set in step S6008 (that is, if it is in the low base state), the production control CPU 101 stores the latest command in the start winning command storage area in the storage area storing the latest command. It is confirmed whether or not a 1 start winning designation command is stored (step S6009X). If the first start winning designation command is stored (that is, if the first reserved memory is increased and the first starting winning designation command is received), the process proceeds to step S6009B. If the high base state flag is set in step S6008 (that is, if it is in the high base state), the production control CPU 101 stores the latest command in the start winning command storage area in the storage area storing the latest command. It is confirmed whether or not a 2 start winning designation command is stored (step S6010X). If the second start winning designation command is stored (that is, if the second reserved memory is increased and the second starting winning designation command is received), the process proceeds to step S6010B. Note that the processes in steps S6009B, S6010B, and S6011 to S6013 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  In step S6014, the effect control CPU 101 specifies the number of changes until the change display of the notice target, and sets the specified number of changes in the change counter. In this case, if the CPU 101 for effect control is in the high base state, a group of commands at the time of the first winning prize stored in the start winning command storage area (design designation command, variable category command, start Identifies and identifies the number of command sets (including the second start prize designation command) received at the start prize to the second start prize opening 14 in the combination of the prize designation command and the combined reserved memory number designation command) Set the number to the fluctuation counter. In the low base state, a group of all the commands at the time of the start winning prize stored in the start winning command storage area (design designation command, variable category command, start prize designation command and total) The number of pending storage number designation commands) is identified, and the identified number is set in the variation counter. Note that the processing in step S6015 is the same as the processing described in the first embodiment.

  In the case of executing the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “change in holding ball” in step S6015, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the latest start winning designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the first start. It is confirmed whether or not it is a winning designation command (step S6016X). If the first start winning designation command is stored, the process proceeds to step S6017. If the latest start prize designation command is not the first start prize designation command (that is, if the second start prize designation command is stored), the process proceeds to step S6018. Note that the processes in steps S6017 and S6018 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  In step S6020X, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the latest start winning designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the first start winning designation command. If the first start winning designation command is stored, the process proceeds to step S6021. If the latest start prize designation command is not the first start prize designation command (that is, if the second start prize designation command is stored), the process proceeds to step S6022. Note that the processes in steps S6021 and S6022 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  When it is determined as N in steps S6004, S6005, and S6006 (that is, when it is determined that a command is missed or inconsistent), the effect control CPU 101 stores the latest winning winning command storage area. The command is confirmed, and it is confirmed whether or not a command (that is, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a start winning designation command) other than at least the total pending storage number designation command is received (step S6023). Specifically, the only command that is missing in the storage area where the latest command in the start winning command storage area is stored is the combined pending storage number designation command, and other symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and If the start winning designation command (the first starting prize designation command or the second starting prize designation command) is stored in order, and the contents of the symbol designation command and the variable category command are also consistent, at least the total pending storage number designation command Since the other three commands (design designation command, variation category command, start winning designation command) can be received, there is a possibility that a certain level of credibility can be secured. If there is a command other than the total pending storage number designation command that could not be received, the process proceeds to step S6031.

  If it is determined that at least a command other than the total pending storage number designation command is received, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all the variation category commands stored in the start winning command storage area, and extracts each extracted Based on the variation category command, whether or not all the variation category commands stored as the determination result at the time of winning for the previous start winning are the variation category 1 commands (command C600 (H), non-reach CA2-1 designation). (Step S6024). If all of them are variable category 1 commands, the process proceeds to step S6025. If even one variation category command other than the variation category 1 command is included, the process proceeds to step S6031 without executing the processing of steps S6025 to S6030.

  If all of them are variable category 1 commands in step S6024, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the high base state flag is set (step S6025). If the high base state flag is set, the process proceeds to step S6031. If the high base state flag is not set (that is, if the base state is low), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the latest start winning designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the first start winning designation. It is confirmed whether it is a command (step S6026A). If the first start winning designation command is stored, the prefetching notice allocation table D is selected as a table for determining the presence or absence of the prefetching notice effect and the effect mode of the prefetching notice effect (step S6026B). If the latest start prize designation command is not the first start prize designation command, that is, the start prize to the second start prize opening occurs rarely when the base start state is low, and the second start prize designation command is received. If yes, the process proceeds to step S6031, and control is performed so as not to set and execute the pre-reading notice effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a prefetching notice effect mode determining random number for determining the effect type of the prefetching notice effect, and extracts the value of the extracted prefetching notice effect mode determination random number based on the received variation category command. Is determined as to which of the determination values included in the prefetching notice allocation table selected in step S6026B matches the prefetching notice effect execution state and the production mode (step S6027).

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the prefetching notice allocation table D at the time of abnormal reception selected in step S6026B according to the second embodiment. In step S6027, the effect control CPU 101 uses the pre-reading notice allocation table D at the time of abnormal command reception shown in FIG. 53 selected in step S6026B to determine the winning of the variation pattern type indicated by the received variation category command. Based on the result, the aspect of the pre-reading notice effect is determined. In this embodiment, when using the pre-reading notice allocation table D, for example, the effect control CPU 101 uses the change category command to change to the non-reach CA2-1 change pattern type (that is, reach is a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream). As shown in FIG. 53, only when the winning determination result indicating that “non-reach is not included” is indicated (specifically, when command C600 (H) is received). In addition, when it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of either “change of the variation pattern at the time of symbol change” or “mode shift”, and it becomes “super reach loss” or “super reach big hit” Does not execute the pre-reading notice effect. In other words, in this embodiment, if any of the commands at the time of starting winning a prize cannot be received normally, it is possible to execute “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation” or “execution of non-reach” or Only the pre-reading notice effect of the “mode shift” effect mode (so-called “gaze pre-reading notice effect”) can be executed, and the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect is prevented from being lowered more than necessary.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute the prefetch notice effect (step S6028). For example, when it is determined not to execute the prefetching notice effect because there is no distribution in the prefetching notice allocation table D, the process proceeds to step S6031.

  When it is determined to execute the prefetching notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetching notice execution flag indicating that execution of the prefetching notice effect has been decided according to the effect mode determined in step S6027. (Step S6029).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 sets the current total pending storage number in the fluctuation counter (step S6030). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 sets the total pending storage number specified by the latest total pending storage number designation command stored in the start winning command storage area in the variation counter. Then, control goes to a step S6032.

  In step S6031, the effect control CPU 101 sets the undetermined information in the storage area for the latest command in the start winning command storage area (step S6031). Specifically, in FIG. 30, the value of the undetermined information in the storage area storing the latest command is set to “1”. Then, control goes to a step S6032. Note that the processes in steps S6032 and S6033 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, the processes in steps S8000 and S8001 are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not all the storage areas 1 to 8 in which the commands for starting winning are stored have received all the commands for starting winning in order. Check.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, four commands of a symbol designating command, a variable category command, a starting winning designating command, and a combined reserved memory number designating command are grouped in one timer interrupt as commands at the time of starting winning a prize. Therefore, if the MODE data of any command is not stored, the effect control CPU 101 can determine that the storage area of the storage state where the command is missed still remains. If MODE data different from these commands is stored, it can be determined that there is still a storage area in a storage state in which data corruption has occurred and the command could not be received correctly.

  In this embodiment, since the design designation command, the variation category command, the start winning designation command, and the combined pending storage number designation command should be received in this order, the effect control CPU 101 receives the MODE data of these commands. Even if all are stored, if the order is different (for example, if “C6 (H)” is stored before “C4 (H)”), the cause of noise, garbled MODE data, etc. Thus, it can be determined that there is still a storage area in the storage state where the command cannot be received correctly.

  Note that the processing in step S8003 is the same as the processing described in the first embodiment.

  When it is determined that all the storage areas 1 to 8 are in a storage state in which the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command are consistent, the effect control CPU 101 stores the command in the start winning prize command storage area. In all the storage areas 1-8, it is confirmed whether or not the contents of the start winning designation command and the total pending storage number designation command are consistent (step S8004). Specifically, the first start winning designation command for designating that the first winning prize opening 13 has been received and the second starting prize for designating that the second winning prize opening 14 has been given. Even if the specified command is stored, if the total pending storage number indicated by the EXT data of the total pending storage number designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is 0, the effect control The CPU 101 can determine that the contents of the start winning designation command and the total pending storage number designation command are not consistent and there is still a storage area in a storage state having a contradiction. Note that the processes in steps S8005 to S8008 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  If the high base state flag is not set in step S8008, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the latest start prize designation command stored in the start prize command storage area is the first start prize designation command. Confirmation is made (step S8009X). If the first start winning designation command is stored, the process proceeds to step S8009B. Note that the processes in subsequent steps S8009B to S8023 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command as the pending storage information. The effect control microcomputer 100 restricts the execution of the pre-reading notice effect even if the specified result of the received start winning designation command is inconsistent with the specified result of the received total pending storage number designation command. Therefore, in addition to the effects shown in the first embodiment, in the gaming machine configured to transmit the start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command as the pending storage information, the reliability of the prefetch notice effect is improved. Further reduction can be prevented.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when it is determined that super reach is determined, the first mode (in this example, “countdown”) or the second mode (in this example, “when symbol changes”). Change of change mode ”,“ mode transition ”) can be executed, and when it is determined that the super-reach is not determined, the pre-read notification effect of the second mode can be executed. . Further, the production control microcomputer 100 can execute the prefetching notice effect of the second mode even when execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted. For this reason, the pre-reading notice effect of the second mode that can be executed both in the case of becoming a super reach and in the case of not being super-reachable can be executed even when execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted. In addition to ensuring the reliability of the production, the appearance frequency of the pre-reading notice production can be secured to some extent, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, based on establishment of a variable display start condition that allows the start of variable display after the game medium has passed through the first start area, A first variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of first identification information that can identify each of them, and a display result is derived and displayed, and after the game medium passes through the second start area, the start condition is satisfied. A first variable display unit or a second variable display unit, wherein the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit includes a second variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of second identification information that can be distinguished from each other and derives and displays a display result. This is suitably applied to a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
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560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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Claims (1)

First variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of first identification information, each of which can be identified based on the passage of the game medium through the first start area, and the second start area as a game medium And a second variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of second identification information that can each be identified based on the passage of the first identification information. A game that is executed in preference to the variable display of the identification information, and shifts to a specific game state advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means or the second variable display means. Machine,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling electrical parts for production based on the command output by the game control means,
The game control means includes
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data when a game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area;
For the variable display that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the first starting area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is stored as a pending storage up to a predetermined upper limit number. First holding storage means;
For the variable display that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the second starting area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is stored as a pending storage up to a predetermined upper limit number. A second on-hold storage means;
Before starting variable display based on the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means, it is determined at start-up whether the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means has a predetermined value. When,
A hold storage command output means for outputting a hold storage command so as to recognize that the hold storage stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means has increased;
A determination result command output means for outputting a determination result command indicating a determination result of the start time determination means;
When variable display based on the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is started, a predetermined value relating to variable display is determined depending on whether or not the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means becomes the predetermined value. A starting time determination means for determining
Based on the determination result of the start time determining means, the variable display of the first identification information on the first variable display means or the variable display of the second identification information on the second variable display means is executed. Variable display execution means;
A high-frequency state control means for controlling the high-frequency state in which the second start area is in a state in which the game medium is likely to pass frequently,
The production control means includes
Specific notice effect execution means for executing a specific notice effect before the variable display based on the numerical data subjected to the determination by the start time determination means is started based on the determination result command,
When the high frequency state is controlled, control is performed so as not to execute the specific notice effect for the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means,
The specific notice effect execution means restricts the execution of the specific notice effect when the hold memory command cannot be normally inputted even when the determination result command is normally inputted. A gaming machine.

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