JP2013188583A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase excitement and enjoyment related to a performance using re-variation display.SOLUTION: A ratio at which a game state is controlled to a jackpot game state is made to differ according to the number of execution times of a re-variation in a pseudo continuous variation pattern and the number of execution times of variation display in which continuous prenotification is executed (S566 to S570).

Description

  The present invention provides a plurality of types that can be identified when the first start condition for allowing the start of variable display is satisfied after the first execution condition for variable display is satisfied by passage of the game medium through the first start area. A first variation display unit that starts the variation display of the first identification information, and a second start that allows the variation display to start after the second execution condition of the variation display is satisfied by passing the second start area by the game medium Corresponds to the second variation display unit that starts the variation display of a plurality of types of second identification information that can be identified when the condition is satisfied, and the variation display of the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit And a decoration identification information variation display unit that performs variable display of a plurality of types of decoration identification information that can be distinguished from each other, and the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit do not perform variation display at the same time. Yes, the decoration identification information When the display result derived displayed decorative identification information to change the display unit becomes specific display results determined in advance, to a gaming machine gaming machine to control the advantageous specific game state for the player.

  As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, for example, as in a pachinko gaming machine, the execution condition of the variable display is established by passing through the start area by the gaming medium (gaming ball) (the gaming ball is A start-up winning opening), and when a start condition that allows the start of the change display is satisfied, a change display unit that starts change display of a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified, When the display result of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display section becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit display result), control is made to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player was there.

  As such a gaming machine, after the start display of the identification information in response to the start condition being satisfied once, the identification information of all the change display sections is temporarily stopped and displayed, Whether or not the display result is a “big hit” based on the start winning that occurred during the variable display that performs a specific effect of “pseudo-ream” that performs a re-variable display operation that starts re-variable display of identification information on the display unit When a “big hit” is identified in advance, there is one that causes an effect operation to be a pseudo-continuous effect corresponding to the pseudo-continuous effect after the end of the variable display (Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-056148 A (paragraph numbers 0297 to 0304)

  However, the conventional gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1 has the following problems. By pre-reading the start winning in the variable display for executing the specific effect such as the pseudo-ream, and performing the same effect as the pseudo-ream in the next variable display after the end of the variable display according to the pre-read result, The game was monotonous because it only produced an effect asking whether or not to shift to a specific game state, and this resulted in a significant decline in game entertainment.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a game entertainment related to an effect using a re-variable display.

(1) First to allow the start of the variable display after the first execution condition (start prize) of the variable display is satisfied by the passage of the game medium (game ball) through the first start area (the first start winning port 13). Variations in multiple types of first identification information that can identify each when a start condition is met (when the variation display due to the pending storage that has started the variation display is not finished) A second variation display unit that starts display, and a second display condition that allows the start of variation display after the second execution condition for variation display is satisfied by passing through the second start area (second start winning port 14) by the game medium. When the start condition is satisfied, the second variation display unit that starts the variation display of a plurality of types of second identification information that can be distinguished from each other, and the variation display of the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit Corresponding multiple types of decorative identification A decoration identification information variation display unit (effect display device 9) for performing variation display of other information (design), and the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit are not subjected to variation display at the same time, When the display result of the decoration identification information derived and displayed on the decorative decoration identification information variation display unit becomes a predetermined specific display result (a jackpot display result), a specific gaming state advantageous for the player (a jackpot gaming state) ) Gaming machine (Pachinko gaming machine 1) to be controlled,
A passing area through which the game medium can pass;
It is possible to change between a closed state in which the game medium is difficult or does not pass through the second start area and an open state in which the game medium can pass through the second start area, and that the game medium has passed through the pass area. A variable starter capable of being in the open state based on
First extraction means (game control) for extracting numerical data from numerical data updating means (game control microcomputer 560, random R, random 2, random 3) for updating numerical data when the first execution condition is satisfied Microcomputer 560, S213 in FIG.
With respect to the variable display in which the first execution condition is satisfied but the first start condition is not satisfied, the numerical data extracted by the first extraction means can be stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit number range. First holding storage means (game control microcomputer 560, first holding storage buffer, RAM 55, S213 in FIG. 25);
Second extraction means (game control microcomputer 560, S223 in FIG. 26) for extracting numerical data from the numerical data updating means when the second execution condition is satisfied;
With respect to the variable display in which the second execution condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied, the numerical data extracted by the second extraction means can be stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit number range. Second holding storage means (game control microcomputer 560, second holding storage buffer, RAM 55, S223 in FIG. 26);
Whether the specific gaming state is controlled based on the numerical data corresponding to the hold storage information of the first hold storage means of the variable display in which the first start condition is satisfied when the first start condition is satisfied Whether or not the display result of the first identification information is derived and displayed, and when the second start condition is satisfied, the second hold storage means for the variable display in which the second start condition is satisfied Based on the numerical data corresponding to the pending storage information, prior determination means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the second identification information is derived and displayed (for game control) Microcomputer 560, S59 in FIG. 29, S591 to S594 in FIG. 30, and
In accordance with the determination by the prior determination means, a variation pattern (variation patterns in FIGS. 15 to 20) of the decoration identification information performed corresponding to the variation display determined by the prior determination means is determined. Variation pattern determining means (game control microcomputer 560, S96, S98 in FIG. 31);
Fluctuation display priority means for performing fluctuation display by giving priority to the second fluctuation display section over the first fluctuation display section when the hold storage information is stored in the second hold storage means;
When the predetermined control condition is satisfied, the passage easy control is performed so that the game medium can easily pass through the second start area by the variable start device as compared with the case where the predetermined control condition is not satisfied. Control means,
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, the variation display of the decoration identification information is performed based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means. Executes re-variable display (pseudo-continuous re-variable display as shown in FIG. 9) a predetermined number of times after temporarily stopping the non-specific display result until the display result is derived and displayed after the start of display. Re-variable display executing means (S521 to S525 in FIG. 48, S841 to S845 in FIG. 62);
When the first execution condition or the second execution condition is satisfied, based on the numerical data extracted by the first extraction means or the second extraction means, the start of the variable display in which the execution condition is satisfied Execution condition satisfaction determination means (S230, S242 in FIG. 27) for determining whether or not the specific gaming state is controlled and whether or not the re-variable display is executed before the condition is satisfied; ,
When the execution condition is established by the determining means when the specific gaming state is controlled, or when it is determined that the re-variation display is executed, before the start condition of the change display subject to the determination is satisfied From the above, by executing a notice effect in a predetermined notice effect form continuously over a plurality of times of display of decoration identification information, the specific gaming state is controlled or the re-change display of decoration identification information is performed. Continuous notice (continuous notice) for notifying that it is executed (FIGS. 10 to 12) Notice effect execution means (production control microcomputer 100, S552 in FIG. 52, S575 in FIG. 53, S509, S517 in FIG. 48) To S524, S845 in FIG. 62),
In accordance with the number of executions of the re-variable display and the total number of executions of the variable display for which the continuous notice is performed (the total number of effects of the re-variation number of the pseudo-continuous and the variable display number for executing the continuous notice) The ratio controlled to the specific gaming state is varied (when the judgment target of the pre-reading notice is not a big hit, the number of continuous notices is limited so that the total number of effects is “6” or less in S569 and S570 of FIG. Since the total number of effects is not limited in S567 of FIG. 53 when the determination target is a big hit, the total number of effects is 6 or less when the prefetch determination result is a big hit only when the total number of effects is 7 or more, ), The percentage of big hits varies according to the total number of performances)
In the state in which the passage facilitating control is being performed, the notice effect executing means performs the continuous notice only for the variable display of the decoration identification information corresponding to the variable display in the second variable display unit.

  According to such a configuration, the ratio controlled to the specific gaming state differs depending on the number of times of execution of re-variable display and the total number of times of execution of variable display for which continuous notice is performed. Correspondingly, the degree of expectation for being controlled to a specific gaming state is different. As a result, the player's expectation to be controlled to the specific gaming state can be changed in a stepwise manner from when the continuous notice is started until when the re-variable display is executed. It is possible to improve the game entertainment related to the effect using the re-variable display.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), the variation pattern determination means uses a determination table (determination tables in FIGS. 15 to 20) in which determination values are assigned to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and displays variation display. Is determined (S96, S98 in FIG. 31),
The variation pattern includes a re-variation display pattern (a super-reach variation pattern that is a pseudo-variation variation pattern) for executing the re-variation display,
In the determination table, among the plurality of variation patterns, a common determination value is assigned to the re-variable display pattern regardless of the number of the stored storage information (for example, the determination tables of FIGS. 15 and 16). Thus, the same determination data of 351 to 400 of random 3 is assigned to super reach (variation pattern types of super 1 to super 4 with pseudo-ream) regardless of the number of start memories) For the variation patterns other than the display pattern, different determination values are assigned according to the number of the stored storage information (for example, in the determination tables of FIGS. 15 and 16, the variation patterns of the normal and normal variation pattern types are assigned. Is assigned random 3 decision data depending on the starting memory number).

  According to such a configuration, since the common determination value is assigned to the re-variable display pattern regardless of the number of stored stored information, the re-variable display pattern becomes a re-variable display pattern regardless of the number of stored stored information. Can be determined. In addition, for the variation patterns other than the re-variable display pattern, different determination values are assigned according to the number of stored stored information, so that the variation pattern is selected at a different ratio depending on the number of stored stored information. Therefore, it is possible to improve the execution efficiency of the variation display of the identification information, and to prevent the execution efficiency of the variation display from being lowered as much as possible.

  (3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the notice effect execution means is determined not to be controlled to the specific gaming state by the execution condition establishment determination means, and the re-variable display is displayed. When it is determined to be executed, if the number of executions of the re-variable display is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the execution of the notice effect is started with a variation close to the variable display for which the re-variable display is performed (see FIG. 48, S518, S519, for example, when the number of re-variations of the pseudo-continuous is determined to be 4 when the notice target is off, the number of continuous notice change displays is selected only twice as shown in FIG. Therefore, in such a case, in order to prevent the continuous notice from being interrupted, a setting is made so that the continuous notice is started from the fluctuation times close to the noticeable fluctuation times in which the fluctuation display is performed with a pseudo-variable fluctuation pattern)

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the control is not performed in the specific gaming state, and when it is determined that the re-variation display is performed, the re-variation is performed when the re-variation display is performed more than a predetermined number of times. Since the notice effect starts to be executed with a fluctuation close to the fluctuation display when the display is executed, the interval between the fluctuation display timing when the continuous notice is executed and the timing of the fluctuation display when the re-variable display is executed is not spaced. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the relevance of presentation between the continuous notice and the re-variable display from fading.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (3), when the execution condition satisfaction determining means is controlled to the specific gaming state based on the numerical data extracted by the extracting means. When the determination is made, it is determined which specific gaming state is controlled from among a plurality of predetermined specific gaming states (probability big hit, normal big hit, and sudden big hit) (S235 in FIG. 27),
The notice effect execution means executes the notice effect at a different rate according to the type of the specific gaming state determined by the determination means when the execution condition is satisfied (according to the jackpot type as shown in S559 of FIG. 52 and FIG. 54). (The ratio to be determined is different when the pre-reading notice (continuous notice) is executed).

  According to such a configuration, since the continuous notice is executed at a different rate depending on the type of the specific gaming state, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the effect of the continuous notice and the re-variable display. Further improvement can be achieved.

(5) In any of the gaming machines according to (1) to (4), the execution condition establishment time determining means is controlled to the specific gaming state based on the numerical data extracted by the extracting means. When it is determined, it is determined which specific gaming state is controlled among a plurality of types of specific gaming states (probability big hit, normal big hit, sudden big hit) (S235 in FIG. 27),
The notice effect execution means executes the notice effect with the number of executions of the variable display determined at a different rate according to the type of the specific gaming state determined by the execution condition establishment time determination means (in S567 of FIG. 53). The number of executions of the continuous notice of 4 to 1 (variable display number of times of executing the continuous notice) varies depending on the types of big hits such as probability big hit, normal big hit, and sudden big hit as shown in FIGS. Selected by percentage.)

  According to such a configuration, the notice effect is executed with the number of executions of the variable display determined at a different rate depending on the type of the specific gaming state. Therefore, the game entertainment can be further improved.

(6) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (5), game control means (game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game and outputting a command;
Production control means (production control microcomputer 100) for controlling the display state of the variable display section based on a command from the game control means,
The game control means includes
Re-variable display number determination means (S242 in FIG. 27) for determining the number of re-variable display execution times (determining the re-variable number of pseudo-series corresponding to the variation pattern type);
The game control means is a command corresponding to the number of executions of the re-variable display determined by the re-variable display number determining means (random 3 divided according to the number of re-variations of the pseudo-series as shown in FIG. The first start winning variation type designation command and the second starting prize variation type designation command) indicating the numerical range of the above are transmitted to the effect control means (S243 in FIG. 27),
The effect control means determines the number of executions of the notice effect based on the command transmitted from the game control means (S567, S569, S570 in FIG. 53).

  According to such a configuration, the game control means determines the number of times of re-variable display execution, and transmits a command according to the determined number of times of re-variable display execution to the effect control means. The effect control means determines the number of executions of the notice effect for performing the continuous notice based on the command transmitted from the game control means, so that the control burden when executing the effect of the continuous notice and the re-variable display is controlled by the game control. It can be shared by the means and the production control means. Thereby, the control burden of the game control means can be reduced.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number used for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows various determination tables, such as a jackpot determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a figure which shows each characteristic of various big hits and small hits in a table format. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of a pseudo | simulation series. It is a display screen figure which shows the typical example of a display when the continuous notice as a prefetch notice effect is performed in an effect display device. Continuous notice performed when the number of continuous notices selected when continuous notice is executed in the effect display device is less than the number of fluctuating displays performed before the fluctuating display based on the reserved memory of the pre-read notice notice. It is a display screen figure which shows start setting. FIG. 12 is a display screen diagram illustrating an example in which an A character is displayed when an effect as shown in FIG. 11 is performed. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the random 3 when a display result becomes out of order, and a fluctuation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the relationship between random 3 when a display result becomes a big hit, and when a display result result becomes a big hit, and a fluctuation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the 1st determination table at the time of deviation from a normal state, and the 2nd determination table at the time of deviation from a normal state. It is a figure which shows the 1st determination table at the time-short state deviation, and the 2nd determination table at the time-short state deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination table at the time of normal state sudden hit, and the determination table at the time short state sudden hit big hit. It is a figure which shows the normal state normal big hit judgment table and the short time normal big hit judgment table. It is a figure which shows the determination table at the time of a normal state sudden hit, and the determination table at the time short state sudden hit. It is a figure which shows the normal state small hit determination table and the short time short hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific content of the change classification designation | designated command at the time of the 1st start winning prize and the fluctuation classification designation | designated command at the time of 2nd start winning among the production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of the special symbol process process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning which is called and performed by each of the 1st start port switch passage processing and the 2nd start port switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the area | region which preserve | saves the random number etc. corresponding to the reservation memory used in each of the 1st starting port switch passage process and the 2nd starting port switch passage processing. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the hit determination process called and performed by the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. 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 figure which shows the structure of the 1st hit determination result storage buffer, the 1st fluctuation type storage buffer, the 2nd hit determination result storage buffer, and the 2nd fluctuation classification storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the specific control content of a pending | holding memory | storage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the aspect of a variable display of a decoration symbol. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a timing chart for comparing and producing the effect when the variation display of the normal variation is performed and the effect when the pseudo-variable variation display is performed. It is a figure which compares and shows the example which can perform a prefetch notice, and the example which cannot perform a prefetch notice. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch notice effect determination process in an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch notice effect determination process in an effect design change start process. It is a figure which shows the prefetch notice execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the continuous notice frequency determination table. It is a figure which shows the continuous notice frequency determination table. It is a figure which shows the continuous notice frequency determination table. It is a figure which shows a continuous notice pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the continuous notice interruption process in an effect design change start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect performed according to the content of a process table. 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 a flowchart which shows a part of prefetch notice effect determination process by 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, which varies depending on the passage of the first starting area by a gaming medium. After the first execution condition for display is satisfied, when the first start condition for allowing the start of variable display is satisfied, the first variable display for starting the variable display of a plurality of types of first identification information that can be distinguished from each other And when the second start condition for allowing the start of the variable display is satisfied after the second execution condition for the variable display is satisfied by passing the second start area by the game medium and the game medium, A variation of a plurality of types of decoration identification information that can be identified in correspondence with the variation display of the second variation display unit that starts variation display of the second identification information and the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit. Decoration identification information to be displayed And the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit are not subjected to variation display at the same time, and the display result of the decoration identification information derived and displayed on the decoration identification information variation display unit is Any gaming machine may be used as long as the gaming machine is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is obtained.

[First Embodiment]
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 is a gaming machine in which a predetermined game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. An outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. 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) installed to be openable and closable 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. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, an effect synchronized with each variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a described later and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8 b. There is an effect symbol display area for performing variable symbol display. The effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device (variable display unit) that performs variable display of effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decoration (effect) identification information of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, but the position of the symbol display area 9A is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Alternatively, the three areas of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R may be separated. Each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on the main board. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display device 8b performs the second display. When the special symbol variable display is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 9 will be described using an example of a liquid crystal display device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display using CRT, plasma display, electroluminescence or dot matrix display, etc. Other image display types may also be used.

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (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 right side of the lower part of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable 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. In other words, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b will be described using an example using a 7-segment LED. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal display device, CRT, plasma An image display type display such as a display, electroluminescence or dot matrix display may be used. The special symbol display 8 may be a mechanical type such as a rotary drum type display device.

  The small indicator is formed in, for example, a square shape. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

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

  The variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the first start condition (that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13) or the second start condition (the game ball is the first one) After the 2 start winning opening 14 is established), 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 executed) In the absence of the game and the big hit game is not executed), the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time elapses. In the following description, winning in the first start winning opening 13 may be referred to as a first start winning prize, and winning in the second starting winning opening 14 may be referred to as a second start winning prize. Data relating to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as hold storage data until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 described later.

  Winning is a concept including that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a prize opening and that has passed through the area. The start condition (first start condition, second start condition) is established based on at least the game ball passing through the start area (the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14). If it is. In other words, the start condition is established based on the passage of the game ball in a configuration in which the passed game balls are taken into the start area as in the configuration of the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14. It may be established based on the passing of the game ball in a configuration in which the passed game ball such as a passing gate flows down the game area 7 without being taken into the inside. Deriving and displaying a display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). Further, in this embodiment, priority is given to the second start winning opening 14 out of the winning to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, and the start condition of the variable display is established. Let In other words, when there is the second start winning storage data, the start condition for the second start winning variation display is given priority over the starting condition for the first start winning variation display. For example, when priority is given to winning in the second start winning opening 14, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable state, and the big hit game is not executed. For example, even if the first reserved memory number is not 0, the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed until the second reserved memory number becomes 0. It is also possible to prioritize winning in the first start winning opening 13 and establish the start condition of the variable display. Also, the variable display start condition may be established in the order in which the start winnings are generated regardless of the winning at the first starting winning port 13 and the winning at the second starting winning port 14.

  In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, during the time of the first special symbol change display time by the first special symbol display 8a, the first decorative symbol as a decorative (design) symbol is displayed in a variable manner. A first decorative symbol display 9a is provided. In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a is composed of two LEDs. The first decorative symbol display 9a is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Also, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display unit 8b, during the variation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display unit 8b, the variation display of the second decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (for production) is performed. A second decorative symbol display 9b is provided. The second decorative symbol display 9b is composed of two LEDs. The second decorative symbol display 9b is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board.

  In addition, a 1st decorative design and a 2nd decorative design may be named generically. Further, the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol display.

  The variation of the decorative pattern (variable display) is realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately lit. The fluctuation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the fluctuation display of the first decoration symbol on the first decoration symbol display 9a are synchronized. The variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the second decorative symbol on the second decoration symbol display 9b are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the LED on the side that recalls the big hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a remains lit. When the big-hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the LED on the side that recalls the big-hit on the second decorative symbol display 9b remains lit. The functions of the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be realized by the effect display device 9. That is, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be controlled to be variably displayed as images on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  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 apparatus having a second starting winning port (second starting port) 14 through which a game ball can win (pass) is provided below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. 15 is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning 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 won in the second start winning opening 14 (it is easy to start winning), and is in a state advantageous to the player (first state). 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. Further, the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state is a disadvantageous state (second state) for the player, and the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, 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 toward 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 immediately below the effect display device 9, but the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is set to be higher than that of the first starting winning opening 13. May be. Specifically, the space between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further narrowed, nails are densely arranged around the first starting winning opening 13, or the first start winning opening The nail arrangement around 13 is made difficult to guide the game ball to the first start winning port 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning port 14 is higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning port 13. It may be.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  On the side of the first decorative symbol display 9a, 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 decorative symbol display 9b is a second special symbol reserved memory display 18b comprising four indicators 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. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  On the display screen of the effect display device 9, the total number (total number of pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is displayed according to the number of circular reserved memory displays ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as a summed pending storage display unit 18c). In the total reserved memory display unit 18c, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are displayed in different colors, so that the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number can be distinguished and grasped. It is said that. For example, in the total reserved memory display unit 18c, the first reserved memory number is displayed in a red circle in the left area, and the second reserved memory number is displayed in a yellow circle in the right display area. In this way, since the total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number of the pending storage is provided, it is easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. it can. In addition, since the total reserved memory display unit 18c is provided, the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b may not be provided. Moreover, you may display the total pending | holding memory | storage display part 18c by the same color, without distinguishing the 1st pending | holding memory number and the 2nd pending memory number. In addition, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are displayed in the same color without distinguishing the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, the total reserved memory display unit 18c displays the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number on the left and right. You may display in order from the left end or the right end, without distinguishing. In addition, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are distinguished by color, the total reserved memory display unit 18c does not distinguish between the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number on the left and right sides. Or you may display in order according to the priority of a variable display from a right end.

  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 indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 corresponding thereto are performed in synchronization. In addition, the change display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 corresponding thereto are performed in synchronization. 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 is made to recall the jackpot. The combination of effect symbols as a specific display result is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, a star-shaped movable member 84 that rotates is provided on the upper side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9. The movable member 84 is a member that is provided at a position that is visible to the player, such as a decorative portion around the effect display device 9, and that operates according to a predetermined effect. More specifically, the movable member 84 is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 88 and is driven and rotates as the motor 88 rotates. The movable member 84 is operated when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied.

  On the right side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, an upper effect LED 85a, a middle effect LED 85b, and a lower effect LED 85c are provided. The upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c execute display effects related to a pseudo-continuous effect as a specific effect (each re-variation period (including the initial variation period) during one variation period). Blinks when an effect is performed. Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of repeated re-executions (the total number of changes including the initial change and subsequent re-changes, also referred to as the pseudo-variable number of times), the greater the reliability of the big hit (the difference from the big hit) The ratio of the ratio that is selected when the jackpot is large, the ratio of the ratio that is jackpot, that is, the degree of reliability that is the jackpot) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The temporary stop symbol combination is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo consecutive chances) composed of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed, some reach effect may be executed as a final reach state.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable area areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas 9L and 9R and the symbol is not stopped in the inner symbol display area 9C. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas 9L and 9R when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach. Further, when the pseudo continuous variation is executed, the generation ratio of the effect may be changed depending on the number of repeated repetitive executions (the number of pseudo continuous variations). For example, “reach confirmation” when the number of re-variation executions reaches 2 times, “super reach confirmation” when the number of re-variation executions reaches 3 times, and “big hit confirmation” when the number of re-variation executions reaches 4 times It may be something like

  As a symbol that temporarily stops in the quasi-ream, for example, odd numbers of “1”, “3”, and “5”, and features that are not double-thick like “3”, “4”, and “5” are characteristic A temporary stop symbol is selected. By displaying such a temporary stop symbol, it is possible to appeal the pseudo-ream to the player, and it is possible to appeal the pseudo-ream when temporarily stopping and / or changing again.

  In addition, in the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided on the left side. The movable member 78 operates when a pseudo-series effect is executed. A vibration motor (not shown) that vibrates the mounting portion of each LED is provided in the vicinity of the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. The open / close plate is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player in the big hit game state as the specific game state that occurs each time, and the open / close plate is used for the player in a state other than the big hit game state. It is controlled to an unfavorable closed state (second state). 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 (prize balls) determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. It has been. 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 called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variation display on the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on) are turned on alternately to perform variable display. 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. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time and the number of opening times are increased. Further, in the short time state where the variation time of the special symbol is shortened (the gaming state where the variation display time of the special symbol is shortened), the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 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 blinked during the game. In the lower part of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there is provided an out port 26 through which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. 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.

  At predetermined positions in the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the center position on the front side of the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3, an operation button 130 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided. Note that the operation button 130 is not limited to a button that can be pressed, and may be a button that can be rotated, such as a rotary selector, or a touch operation or a press operation, such as a touch panel. It may be a thing, and the thing which can be tilted like a lever type switch may be sufficient. Further, instead of the operation button 130, a sensor capable of detecting a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. That is, the operation button 130 may be any button that can detect a predetermined operation action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a ball striking device for driving a driving motor in response to the player operating the ball striking operation handle 5, and using the rotational force of the driving motor to launch the game ball to the game area 7 (see FIG. Not shown). 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 port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, The first start condition for starting the variable display of one special symbol is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the first decorative symbol The display of the first design symbol is started on the display 9a, and the display of the effect design on the effect display device 9 is started. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 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. 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 pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) 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 a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, 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 make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the 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 generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data 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, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 includes an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). ) Is used as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Also, an input driver circuit for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a and 39a to the game control microcomputer 560. 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, 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 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which 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 (effect control microcomputer 100 described later) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. Upon receiving the effect control command, display control of the first decorative symbol display unit 9a and the second decorative symbol display unit 9b for displaying the decorative symbols in a variable manner and display control of the effect display device 9 for displaying the dynamic symbols in a variable manner are performed. The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 receives an operation detection signal from the operation button 130 and performs various effects according to the signal.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 performs display control of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board 6 and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. At the same time, the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  The variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b stops when the variation display time set every time the variation display is performed. If it is decided to win a big hit, a specific special symbol (for example, a big hit symbol such as “1”, “3”, or “7”) is stopped and displayed. At that time, in the effect display device 9, as a combination of specific effect symbols (“left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbols), for example, “7, 7” , 7 ", and the type of the big hit symbol such as" 1, 2, 3 ", the combination of the big hit symbol that gives a chance such as" 1, 2, 3 ") is stopped and displayed. The If it is determined to be a small hit, a predetermined special symbol (for example, a small hit symbol such as “5”) is stopped and displayed. At that time, in the effect display device 9, the same symbol combination as the combination of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, when it is determined to be off, a special symbol other than the jackpot symbol (for example, a symbol “-”) is stopped and displayed. At that time, the effect display device 9 stops and displays effect symbol combinations other than the jackpot effect symbol combination and the small hit effect symbol combination.

  If the first and second special symbols (stop symbol) when the variable display is stopped is a big hit symbol (also called a big hit display result) as a specific display result, it will be a big hit, and a big hit as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player Transition to gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened until a predetermined opening end condition is satisfied. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit value. Control in which the opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is continuously repeated in this way is called repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. The upper limit value of the number of times the continuation right is generated varies depending on the type of jackpot, and is set to a predetermined number such as 15 rounds or 2 rounds.

  In the case of this embodiment, as the types of jackpots, the 15th round jackpot (hereinafter sometimes referred to as 15R jackpot) in which continuation rights are established until the 15th round is the final round, and the second round is As the final round, there is provided a 2-round jackpot (hereinafter sometimes referred to as 2R jackpot) in which the continuation right is established until the second round. Thus, in the case of 15R big hit, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be opened 15 times, and in the case of 2R big hit, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is always opened to be controlled twice. It will be. However, the release end condition at the time of 15R big hit is one of the two conditions, that is, until 29 seconds (predetermined time) elapses after the release, or until 10 (predetermined number) game balls are won. It is established when established. In addition, the release end condition at the time of 2R big hit is any of the two conditions of 0.5 seconds (predetermined time) after opening or 10 (predetermined number) of game balls are won. It is established when is established.

  The display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped is a special jackpot symbol determined in advance among the jackpot symbols. In the case of the probability variation symbol (for example, “7”), in addition to being controlled to the big hit gaming state, after the big hit gaming state, as a special gaming state advantageous to the player, the big hit after the big hit gaming state This is an advantageous state for the player in a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) in which the probability is higher than a normal gaming state (a low probability low base state described later) which is a normal state different from the big hit gaming state. Among the 15R big hits, those that are in a probable change state after the big hit game state is finished are called probable big hits. Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probability variation state (state other than the probability variation state) is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state). The probability variation state continues until, for example, a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variation display result. Further, making the player advantageous such that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the probability changing state is also referred to as giving game value. The game value means that, for example, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball, or advantageous for a player who is likely to generate a predetermined winning. To become a good state, to generate a right to be advantageous to the player, to improve the probability of becoming a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player (to make a probable change state) In other words, the game medium payout condition is easily established.

  The special game state may be the following game state. a State in which the fluctuation time reduction control of the first and second special symbols (control in which the time from the start of fluctuation to the derivation and display of the display result is shorter than the corresponding time in the normal state other than the fluctuation time reduction control state) is performed , B Normal symbol variation time shortening control is performed, c Normal symbol hitting probability is improved Control probability, d When the normal symbol hits, the variable winning ball device 15 is released. Opening time extension control for extending the opening time of one time of the e variable winning ball apparatus 15 in a state where the opening number increasing control for increasing the number of times is performed. The special game state may be a single control of any one of the probability change state and the a to the e, or a control in which two to five states are appropriately combined from the probability change state and the a to e. In other words, the special gaming state to be subjected to the control as described above is the occurrence of a predetermined special gaming state such as when the big hit type is determined to be a probable big hit or a sudden big hit in S347 of FIG. Any special gaming state may be used as long as the special gaming state provides a special state advantageous to the player in addition to the specific gaming state when the condition is established.

  Among the 15R jackpots, the display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the variable display on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is stopped is predetermined among the jackpot symbols. In the case of a normal symbol (for example, “3”), the probability of winning a big hit after the big hit gaming state does not become a probable change state. Those that do not enter a certain change state after the end of the big hit gaming state of 15R big hit are usually called big hits. In the following description, when “big hit” is simply indicated without specifying the types of big hits, it is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  For 15R big hits, regardless of whether a normal big hit or a probable big hit, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the game in which the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is shorter than the normal state for a predetermined period of time. It is controlled to a short time state as a state. If the gaming state is controlled to such a short time state, the variable display time of the first special symbol or the second special special symbol is shortened, so that the reserved memory number is digested early and the first reserved memory number and second Reduces the number of start winnings that have exceeded the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories and invalidates them. Derives and displays display results frequently in a short period of time to derive early jackpot display results. Since it becomes easy to display, the display result of the variable display is likely to be the display result of the big hit symbol from the viewpoint of time efficiency, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  In the short-time state after the end of the big hit game state of 15R jackpot, it is displayed as a special game state for normal symbols by shortening the normal symbol variation display time (the time from the start of variation to the display display of the display result). Control for deriving and displaying the result (ordinary symbol shortening control), control for increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), control for extending the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (extending the opening time) Control) and control for increasing the number of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 (opening number increasing control) is performed.

  In such a short time state, for example, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of a special symbol fluctuating display is executed and a fluctuating display result is “big hit”, whichever condition is first It ends when it is established. It should be noted that, after the big hit game state is ended, the time-short state may be controlled until the next big hit occurs, without being limited to the number of times of special symbol fluctuation display. Further, after the big hit state is ended, the normal state may be set without the time reduction state. In addition, as a special game state related to the normal symbol, a control that combines any one or a combination of normal symbol shortening control, normal symbol probability changing control, opening time extension control, and opening number increase control is performed. You may do it.

  In the short time state where the special game state relating to such a normal symbol is used, the display time of the normal symbol change is shortened compared to the non-time-short state, and the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Based on the fact that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of winning is lengthened and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of hitting is increased, the variable winning ball device 15 as compared with the normal gaming state. Tends to be in an open state. Therefore, in the short-time state, winning in the second start winning opening 14 (including both cases where the start winning is valid and invalid) is likely to occur, so the number of game balls that have been shot into the game area 7 The ratio of the number of game balls (the number of payout balls) to be paid out as a prize ball according to the winning is larger than the number of hit balls in comparison with the normal game state. In general, the ratio of the number of paid-out balls by winning a prize to the number of shot balls is called “base”. For example, when there are 40 payout balls with respect to 100 shot balls, the base is 40 (%). In the case of this embodiment, for example, a time-short state having a higher base than a non-time-short state such as a normal gaming state is called a high base state, and conversely, a normal gaming state having a lower base compared to such a high base state Such a non-time-short state is called a low base state.

  In addition, after completion of the big hit game state of 15R big hit, any one of the normal symbol shortening control, the normal symbol probability changing control, the opening time extension control, and the opening number increase control is not performed. Or you may make it perform control which combined any two or more.

  In addition to the time saving state after the big hit gaming state, when the total number of reserved storages of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the total reserved memory number is less than the predetermined number. The hold number reduction control is executed to reduce the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol compared to a certain time.

  Further, when the display result of the first special symbol when the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is stopped is a predetermined accuracy symbol (for example, “1”) among the big hit symbols, the big hit The probability of winning a big hit after the gaming state is a 2R big hit that becomes a probable change state. Thus, what will be in a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state is called a sudden big hit. In the big hit game state with a promising big hit, the big prize opening is opened twice, but the open time is very short (for example, 0.5 seconds). Therefore, the player does not feel that the big hit has occurred, but feels as if the gaming state suddenly becomes a probable state. Therefore, such 2R big hit is called suddenly probable big hit (hereinafter referred to as sudden big hit). As for the second special symbol display 8b, it is possible to stop and display the display result that is a big hit like the first special symbol indicator 8a, and to control the game state for the big hit. Good. When it is a big hit, it is not controlled to the short time state as described above.

  The display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol when the variable display on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is stopped is a small hit symbol (for example, “5”). In some cases, the probability of a big hit after the big hit gaming state is a small hit that is not changed. When a small hit is made, the game is controlled to a small hit gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened twice in substantially the same opening mode (opening time 0.5 seconds) as when the big hit is made. As a result, the player cannot specify whether the game is a small hit or a sudden big hit from the release mode of the hit game. Further, when a small hit is made, the time-short state as described above is not controlled. As a result, even when a hit game is played with a small hit, it is possible to give the player the impression that a sudden big hit has occurred. That is, the small hit can be used as a so-called false hit that is a big hit. In addition, it is not possible to tell whether the small hit is a “big hit” or “small hit” based on the open state of the big prize opening. For this reason, it is possible to create a state (so-called hidden probability variation state) in which it is not possible to specify whether or not it has become probable from the open mode of the special winning opening. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved. In addition, about the 2nd special symbol display 8b, it is possible to stop-display the display result which becomes a small hit, and you may make it be controlled to a small hit gaming state. In addition, when a small hit is made, the control state before being controlled to the small hit gaming state is continued, but at the time of fluctuation display when the time-short state ends (at the time of the 100th fluctuation display after the start of the time-short state). When a small hit occurs, even if the state before occurrence of the small hit gaming state is a short-time state, the completion of the short-time state termination condition by digestion of the number of variable display times in the short-time state (the 100th change after the start of the short-time state) By executing the display), the control state changes to the normal state after the small hit gaming state.

  In addition, after the big hit state is ended, the normal state may be set instead of the time reduction state.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is ended by changing the open state to the open state for a predetermined period (29 seconds) a predetermined number of times (15 times). Is defined as the first gaming state, the surprise big hit is defined as follows.

  The big hit as the second gaming state is at least a period (0.5 seconds) shorter than a predetermined period (29 seconds) and a number (2 times) less than a predetermined number (15 times). Any one may be used as long as it is terminated by changing to an open state, and is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit gaming state. That is, in the second gaming state, at least one special opening time of the special variable winning ball device 20 is shorter than the first gaming state, and at least the total number of opening times of the special variable winning ball device 20 is small. Any one may be used as long as the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be in the open state.

  A state that is not a probability variation state and is not a time-short state is a low probability state and a low base state, and is called a low probability low base state. The probable big hit is a big win that becomes a high probability state and a high base state by being in a probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished and being in a short time state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. Usually, the big hit is a big hit that does not enter a certain change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and becomes a short time state. Such a state having a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a low probability high base state. The sudden hit big hit is a big hit that is in a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and does not become a short-time state. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state. When the 15R big hit such as the probable big hit and the normal big hit, as described above, the high base is set based on the fact that the state becomes the short time state until the predetermined number of times (100 times) is displayed after the big hit gaming state ends. It becomes a state. In addition, when a small hit is made, the probability and base of making a big hit are not changed.

  Whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the non-probability variation state (low probability state) is determined based on whether or not the probability variation flag, which is a flag set in the probability variation state, is set. . Also, whether the time-short state (high base state) or the non-time-short state (low base state) is determined based on whether or not the time-short flag, which is a flag set in the time-short state, is set. Is done.

  In order to enhance the decorative effect of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, It is a symbol having a decorative meaning that is variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the variation display of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Such a predetermined relationship with respect to the symbol is produced when, for example, variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is started. The relationship in which the variable display of the symbol starts and the display result of the effect symbol when the display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is derived and displayed at the end of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol Is derived and displayed, and the relationship that the variation display of the effect symbol ends is included. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 causes the left, middle, and right symbols to have a doublet (15R jackpot) ) Or a combination of jackpot symbols that are chance chances (random hits) configured by a combination of symbols other than the flat eyes are derived and displayed as a display result. Here, the chance is a combination of symbols constituted by combinations of symbols other than the above-mentioned slotted eyes, and is determined in advance as a display result that provides a chance to the player. Further, when a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b, the same chance as the case of the sudden big hit by the effect display device 9 is obtained. A combination of small hit symbols is derived and displayed as a display result. Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result. In addition, the display result of the small hit symbol display by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the small hit symbol by the effect symbol are referred to as the small hit display result.

  The first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b and the effect display device 9 have the correspondence relationship as described above. Therefore, in the following description, these are collectively referred to as a variation display unit. Sometimes called.

  In addition, with respect to the effect display device 9, there is a case where a big hit notice is performed, which is a notice effect for giving a notice of a big hit. As the notice effect, there may be a prefetch notice for the first special symbol that is the first notice effect and a prefetch notice for the second special symbol that is the second notice effect. The pre-reading notice is pre-read before the fluctuating display that triggers the occurrence of the big hit according to the pre-reading determination result, in accordance with the pre-reading determination result, in advance of the fluctuating display based on the holding stored data. This is a notice for notifying that the change display is a big hit. Here, the prefetching is performed by reading the random number extracted value prior to the timing of making a determination related to various game controls based on the random number extracted value at the start of variation, and subsequently determining based on the read extracted value. This means that a determination result that is likely to be determined is determined (for example, whether or not the extracted value matches a predetermined determination value). Further, the prefetch determination result refers to a determination result obtained by prefetching. In this embodiment, based on the value of the random number extracted at the time of starting winning, the winning judgment result (disconnected, big hit, small hit), the hit type judging result (surprise big hit, normal big hit, probability variable big hit) Then, control for prefetching the variation pattern type (including the presence / absence of reach) to obtain a prefetch determination result is executed. Such a prefetch notice is continuously performed over a plurality of variable displays, and is also referred to as a continuous notice. Note that the pre-reading notice may be a notice effect in which notice of notice is given in one variable display without performing continuous notice. In addition, the continuous notice may be performed in the variable display that triggers the occurrence of the big hit, following the change display that triggers the occurrence of the big hit, according to the prefetch determination result.

  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 (in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 is provided with a ROM), and the relay board. An effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 in response to a capture signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 31 input via 77. 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.

  An operation signal from the operation button 130 is input to the effect control microcomputer 100 via the input port 107. The effect control microcomputer 100 performs various game effects based on operation signals from the operation buttons 130, as will be described later.

  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 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 the image data from the CGROM in response to a command 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 is provided in the vicinity of the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c, and drives the vibration motors 87a, 87b, 87c for vibrating the mounting portions of the LEDs via the output port 106. The vibration motor 87a vibrates the upper effect LED 85a. The vibration motor 87b vibrates the middle effect LED 85b, and the vibration motor 87c vibrates the lower effect LED 85c. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 88 to operate the movable member 84 via the output port 106.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. Further, current is supplied to the decoration LED 25, the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c 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 indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time-series manner in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 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 pachinko gaming machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether or not the contents of the program are valid, and then performs step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S). ) The main process after 1 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 (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, 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 (S4), the RAM 55 is made accessible. Set (S5). In the 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 of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not in an on state, whether or not data protection processing for the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (S7). If it is confirmed that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. 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.

  If it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in 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 performs a game state restoration process (S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state 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 (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (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 of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state before stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and an area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  In addition, when the power supply is restored, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure restoration designation command (power failure restoration 1 designation command) as a command indicating that the power supply has been restored to the effect control board 80 (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S14.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it do. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area in the RAM 55 (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, an initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to a control state such as a special symbol process flag.

  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 effect control board 80 (S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 notifies the fact that the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been initialized in the effect display device 9. Screen display, that is, initialization notification. In the initialization process, the CPU 56 also transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation (demonstration) command.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (S15). That is, for example, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (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 (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern or the like, and the display 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 an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol (normal symbol determination random number generation counter). It is a random number for determining. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 is a game device such as a variable display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 In a process controlled by the above, or a process for transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number generation counter for normal symbol determination is one round (random number acquisition). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In the game control microcomputer 560 according to the present embodiment, hardware random numbers by a built-in random number circuit 503 are used as a jackpot determination random number generation counter. Therefore, such initial values are not set for the jackpot determination random number. However, when the game control microcomputer 560 uses a software random number as the big hit determination random number generation counter, the initial value may be set using the initial value random number as described above. . In this case, since the initial value after the jackpot determination random number generation counter advances to the maximum value becomes a random value, the same random number value as the jackpot determination value is illegally taken out and the jackpot is won. It is possible to make it difficult for an illegal act to occur.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of 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 (S20). The power-off signal is output when, for example, the power monitoring circuit 920 mounted on the power board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the pachinko game 1. 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, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, A switch process for determining these states is executed (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 (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Also, a determination random number update process is performed to update the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determining a normal winning symbol used for game control (S23). The CPU 56 further executes an initial value random number update process (S24) and a display random number update process (S25) for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an effect control command control process for sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S28).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs 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, the count switch 23 and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute (S30). Specifically, the CPU 56 pays out in response to winning detection based on one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the control board 37. 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. An output process for outputting the contents to the output port is executed (S31).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32). For example, if the change speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. 2 Executes the variable display of special symbols.

  In S32, instead of starting the variation of the special symbol based on the start flag being set, the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating the special symbol variation processing after the variation pattern is determined (specifically, 3) (or a value indicating the display result specifying command transmission process (specifically, 2)), the special symbol may be changed. Then, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag becomes a value indicating the special symbol stop process (specifically, 4), the variation of the special symbol may be stopped. By doing so, the start flag and the end flag can be eliminated, and the required capacity of the RAM 55 can be reduced.

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

  In S33, the normal symbol change is not started based on the start flag being set, but the normal symbol process flag value becomes a value indicating the normal symbol changing process. You may make it start the fluctuation | variation of a symbol. Then, the variation of the normal symbol may be stopped based on the value of the normal symbol process flag becoming a value indicating the normal symbol stop process. By doing so, the start flag and the end flag can be eliminated, and the required capacity of the RAM 55 can be reduced. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding 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.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used for game control. Each random number is used as follows. Random R is a random counter for hit determination that determines whether to make a big hit and whether to make a small hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0.

  Random 2 is a random number generated by a random counter for generating a random number for determining the big hit type for determining (determining) the big hit type (for example, probability variation big hit, normal big hit, and sudden big hit). Random 3 is a random number generated by a random counter for generating a random number for determining a variation pattern type for determining the type (type) of the variation pattern. Random 4 is a random number generated by a random counter for generating a random number for determining a variation pattern that determines a variation pattern (variation time). Random 5 is a random number generated by a random counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination that determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol. Random 6 is a random number generated by a random counter for generating a random number for determining a random 5 initial value for determining an initial value of random 5. Random numbers 2 and 5 are incremented by 1 every 2 msec. Random numbers 3, 4 and 6 are incremented by 1 every 2 msec and the remaining time of interrupt processing. Each of such random R, 1 to 6 can extract one piece of numerical data from the numerical data in the numerical range by sequentially updating the numerical data in the predetermined numerical range at a predetermined update cycle. Realized by a counter.

  In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 generates a (random 2) jackpot type determination random number and a (random 5) 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 3, random 4) or initial value random numbers (random 6). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. In addition, for the big hit type determination random number, an initial value may be set using the initial value random number as described above. In this case, since the initial value after the big hit type determination random number generation counter advances to the maximum value becomes a random value, the same random number as the big hit type determination value that is probable is illegally targeted. Thus, it is possible to make it difficult for a fraudulent act that causes a jackpot of a certain type to be taken out.

  In addition, when updating the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 3) or the random number for variation pattern determination (random 4), the value of the hardware random number generated by the random number circuit 503 installed in the game control microcomputer 560 is used. Then, the addition value is determined, and at least one of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) may be updated by adding the determined addition value. By doing so, it is not necessary to generate a software random number for addition value for updating at least one of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 3) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 4). can do. Therefore, the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) can be updated at random without increasing the processing load on the game control microcomputer 560. Here, the variation pattern type refers to distinguishing the variation pattern according to the type, or the distinction. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type is classified into several groups based on predetermined conditions. This is a distinction that shows a rough distribution of fluctuation patterns. More specifically, in the present embodiment, a variation pattern type is used that is distinguished by variation display types such as presence / absence of reach and the type of reach (normal reach, super reach, etc.).

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing various determination tables such as a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. In FIG. 7, (A) 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 data 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. 7 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 7 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. As shown in FIG. 7A, a larger number of jackpot determination values is set when the probability is changing than when normal. When the value extracted from the random R matches one of the determination values “1000 to 1080” or “13320 to 13477”, it is determined that the game is a big hit regardless of whether or not it is a probability change. The determination value within the range of “1000 to 1080” or “13320 to 13477” is a jackpot determination value common to these gaming states regardless of the normal state and the probability variation state.

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table stored in the ROM 54. The small hit determination table includes a first special symbol determination table used for the first special symbol small hit determination and a second special symbol determination table used for the second special symbol small hit determination. In the first special symbol determination table, each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 7B is set as a small hit determination value, and in the second special symbol determination table, FIG. Each numerical value described in the right column is set as a small hit judgment value. The small hit determination is performed by determining whether or not the value extracted from the random R matches the small hit determination value set according to the gaming state. When it is determined that they match, the small hit gaming state is controlled. As shown in FIG. 7B, the number of small hit determination values is set more for the first special symbol than for the second special symbol.

  The numerical values described in FIGS. 7A and 7B are the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value. Hereinafter, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value corresponding to the value of the random R may be collectively expressed as a “hit determination value”. Further, the big hit determination and the small hit determination corresponding to the value of the random R may be collectively expressed as “hit determination”.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as a random R value. The random R value is one of the values shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B. If it matches the judgment value, it is decided to make a big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit or sudden big hit) or small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B indicate the probability (ratio) of big hit or small hit, respectively. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, but the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display. It may also be determined whether the stop symbol in the symbol display 8b is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol.

  FIG. 7C is an explanatory diagram showing a first special symbol jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. The first special symbol jackpot type determination table determines the type of jackpot based on a random number (random 2) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variation display result of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine one of “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, and “surprise big hit”. The first special symbol jackpot type judgment table is a numerical value to be compared with a random value of 2, which is a judgment value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot”, “probable big hit”, and “crash jackpot” ) Is set. When the value of random 2 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.

  FIG. 7D is an explanatory diagram showing a second special symbol jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table determines the type of jackpot based on a random number (random 2) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variation display result of the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of “normal jackpot” and “probability jackpot”. The second special symbol jackpot type judgment table is a numerical value to be compared with a random 2 value, and a judgment value (a jackpot type judgment value) corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability big hit” is set. Yes. When the value of random 2 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.

  In the second special symbol jackpot type judgment table, unlike the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table, a judgment value corresponding to “sudden big hit” is not set. Therefore, when the big hit is made based on the fluctuation display result of the second special symbol, the big hit type of the “surprise big hit” is not selected, and there is no case where the “big hit big hit” is controlled. As a result, the type of jackpot controlled according to the variation display result is partially different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In this way, by preventing the occurrence of a “big hit” in the variation display of the second special symbol, in the time-short state, the second start winning opening 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 is started. Since the frequency with which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed after winning is increased, it is possible to increase the probability of being a big hit of 15 rounds, to improve the ball-out rate, and to improve the interest in the game. it can.

  The first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display are used for the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display using the same jackpot type determination table. In each of these, the normal big hit, the probability variation big hit and the sudden big hit may be determined as the big hit types.

  The second special symbol corresponding to the second start winning opening 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 is set so as not to allocate the “surprise big hit” among the big hit types. Thereby, it becomes easy to generate | occur | produce 15R jackpot about the start winning to the 2nd starting winning opening 14, and it can improve the interest of a game. In addition, about the 1st special symbol corresponding to the 1st start winning opening 13 in which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not provided, you may make it not allocate "surprise big hit" among big hit types. In that case, the ratio that the big hit type of “probable big hit” (“Burst big hit” is not selected) is selected for the first special symbol, and “probable big hit” and “crush big hit” are combined for the second special symbol. Setting is made so that the ratio of selecting the big hit type is equal. If it does in this way, it will become easy to generate | occur | produce 15R jackpot about the start winning to the 1st start winning opening 13, and it can improve the interest of a game.

  Next, the characteristics of each of the big hits and the small hits provided in plural types will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the characteristics of various types of big hits and small hits in a table format.

  For normal jackpots, the display result of the production symbol is combined with a combination of doubles for the normal jackpot display result (for example, a combination of any even number such as “2, 2, 2” for the left, middle and right). It is decided to do. Normally, when the big hit is made, the low probability and high base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state. Normally, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened 15 times when the big hit. The high base state ends after the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times in a state where the next big hit has not occurred, and the state shifts to the low base state.

  For the probable big hit, the display result of the production symbol is combined with a combination of double eyes for the probable big hit display result (for example, any odd symbol combination such as “7, 7, 7” for the left, middle, and right). It is decided to do. When the probable big hit is reached, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the high probable high base state is controlled. The number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened when the probability variation is a big hit is 15 times. The high base state ends after the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times in a state where the next big hit has not occurred, and the state shifts to the low base state. When the probable big hit is achieved, after the big hit gaming state is finished, an effect to notify that the probable state is in effect is performed. Note that the high base state (short-time state) when the probability big hit is reached may be controlled to continue until the next big hit occurs, similarly to the probability big state.

  With regard to the surprise big hit, the display result of the production symbol is predetermined as a chance item for the sudden big hit display result, for example, “6, 4, 6” or “4, 6, 4” on the left, middle, and right. It is determined to be one of a plurality of chances. When a big hit hit is achieved, the high hit low base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state. The number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened when the winning hit is 2 is 2 times.

  It should be noted that the smashing big hit may be controlled to the high stake high base state after the big hit gaming state when the smashing big hit is made in the high base state. Specifically, before being controlled to the sudden hit game state, it is determined whether or not the high base state is based on determining whether or not the hourly flag is set, and data indicating the determination result is stored in the RAM 55. If the stored data in the base storage area indicates that the high base state was found before the sudden hit game state after the sudden hit game state has ended, Can be set and controlled to a high base state.

  For small hits, the display result of the production symbol is determined in advance as a chance item for an abrupt big hit display result such as “6, 4, 6” or “4, 6, 4” on the left, middle and right, for example. It is determined to be one of a plurality of chances and the same chance. When the small hit is achieved, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base state are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. The number of times of opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 when the small hit is reached is the same as the case of the sudden big hit.

  Next, a variation pattern of pseudo-variable variation display will be described. FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing an example of a variation pattern of pseudo-variable variation display. FIG. 9 shows, as an example, a pseudo-continuous variation pattern in which re-variation is performed three times.

  In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the start of variation display is the start of the first variation. Then, after one temporary stop is performed, the first re-variation is performed. At the time of temporary stop, the effect display device 9 temporarily stops the combination of temporary stop symbols forming the above-described pseudo consecutive chances. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, for example, temporary stop and re-variation are performed for the number of times set in the variation pattern, and at the end of the last re-variation, the effect display device 9 performs the above-described big hit determination or small variation. Depending on the determination result of the hit determination, the combination of the big hit symbol or the combination of the off symbol is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol (definite stop symbol). When the variation pattern is reach, the reach display device 9 displays the reach symbol at the time of the last re-variation, and the reach state is achieved. The reach effect may be performed at the time of re-variation other than the last re-variation.

  Next, a display example of the notice effect of the jackpot notice executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 10 is a display screen diagram showing a typical display example when continuous announcement as a pre-read announcement effect is executed in the effect display device 9. In FIG. 10, after the continuous notice is executed over three fluctuation displays, a pseudo-variable fluctuation display in which re-variation is performed three times is executed, and the display result of the fluctuation display becomes a jackpot display result. It is shown.

  In this embodiment, the number of re-variations of the pseudo-series is selected from a plurality of types of times according to the variation pattern type, and the number of times of executing the continuous notice (the number of continuous notices) is the number of re-variations of the pseudo-series and It is selected from a plurality of types of times according to the number of reserved memories.

  The continuous notice as the pre-read notice effect is repeatedly executed continuously every time the change is made until the change display based on the reserved memory to be notified is made.

  FIG. 10A shows the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R for “left”, “middle”, and “right” corresponding to the start of variation of the special symbol in the variation display of the special symbol. The state where the variation of the production design is started is shown.

  FIG. 10B shows a state in which a start winning is generated during the variable display started in FIG. 10A and the hold storage display in the total hold storage display unit 18c is added. In FIG. 10B, the fact that the number of reserved storage is four is displayed on the combined reserved storage display unit 18c.

  In FIG. 10C, in response to the suspension of the special symbol, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. It shows a state where the display is completed and the display result is confirmed.

  10 (D) to 10 (U), the conditions for executing the pre-reading notice and the pseudo-variable display with the fourth reserved storage shown in FIGS. 10 (B) and 10 (C) as the notice object are established. After the pre-reading notice is executed corresponding to the third hold memory, pseudo-variable display is executed corresponding to the fourth hold memory, and then an example of a jackpot display result is shown. Yes. FIGS. 10D to 10I show a state in which the pre-reading notice is executed, and FIGS. 10J to 10U show a state in which pseudo-variable display is executed. .

  When the pre-reading notice is executed, the effect display device 9 starts to change the effect symbol as shown in FIG. 10D, and then the effect display device 9 stops display in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. During the variable display before the display, a pre-reading notice character such as the B character 95B is displayed as shown in FIG. A plurality of types of pre-reading notice characters are provided, and a character selected based on a predetermined selection condition is displayed.

  The pre-reading notice using the B character 95B is a variable display based on the first reserved memory, as shown in FIGS. 10 (D) to (F), FIGS. 10 (G) to (I) (K), The variable display based on the second reserved memory and the variable display based on the third reserved memory are repeatedly executed continuously. The effect in the variable display based on the third hold memory is executed in the same manner as the effect in the variable display based on the first and second hold memories. However, in FIG. It is omitted. In this way, the pre-reading notice that is continuously repeated over a plurality of variable displays is called continuous notice.

  Then, when the pseudo-variable variable display based on the fourth hold memory is executed, the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol as shown in FIG. As shown, a pre-reading notice character such as the B character 95B is displayed. Then, in the effect display device 9, after the effect symbol is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 10 (L), the effect symbol starts to be displayed again as shown in FIG. Display is executed. The state in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped is displayed as a state in which the effect symbol is swung on the spot and is not completely stopped as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when pseudo-variable display is performed after the continuous notice is executed, the same character as the pre-reading notice character displayed in the continuous notice is displayed in order to give continuity to the performance. An effect of displaying is also performed in the re-variable display.

  In the variation display by the first re-variation of the pseudo-ream, the variation display of the effect symbol is started by the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 10 (M), and as shown in FIG. After the pre-reading notice character is displayed, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. Similarly, in the variation display due to the second variation, the variation display of the effect symbol is started by the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 10 (P), and as shown in FIG. After the pre-reading notice character is displayed, the effect design is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG.

  In the last variation display due to the third variation, the variation display of the effect symbol is started by the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 10 (S), and the reach state is changed as shown in FIG. 10 (T). After the stop symbol is displayed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of jackpot symbols as the final stop symbol as shown in FIG.

  Next, an example of control performed when the number of continuous notices selected and determined when the prefetch notice is executed is smaller than the number of reserved memories before the notice of the prefetched notice of the prefetch notice will be described. Specifically, since the number of continuous notices when executing a continuous notice as a prefetch notice is selected from a plurality of types of times, the selected number of continuous notices is before the pending storage of the notice subject of the prefetch notice. There may be a case where the number of reserved storages to be subjected to the variable display becomes smaller. That is, the number of continuous notices selected and determined when the pre-reading notice is executed may be smaller than the number of fluctuating displays performed prior to the fluctuating display based on the reserved storage of the notice object of the prefetching notice.

  For example, the pre-reading notice determination is performed using the four holding memories 1 to 4 as the notice determination range, and the condition for executing the continuous notice with the fourth reserved memory as the notice object is established. The number of notices may be determined as 2 times.

  In such a case, if a continuous notice is executed from the beginning of the hold memory of the notice determination range of the continuous notice, the variable display based on the hold memory subject to the notice of the pre-read notice is continuously executed. The advance notice is interrupted and the advance notice is not performed continuously. Specifically, when the four hold memories 1 to 4 are set as the notice determination range and the number of continuous notices is 2, the hold memory 1 which is the first hold memory among the hold memories 1 to 4 is stored. If the continuous notice is executed from the variable display based on, the continuous notice ends in two times of the variable display of the hold memory 1 and the hold memory 2, so the continuous notice is not performed in the hold memory 3, and the notice object of the prefetch notice The continuous notice is interrupted before the variable display based on the reserved storage 4 is executed.

  In order to deal with such a problem, in the present embodiment, in order to prevent the continuous notice from being interrupted before the change display of the notice object of the prefetch notice, the reserved memory (the pseudo-variable variation pattern becomes the subject of the prefetch notice). Control is performed to set a notice start timing for starting a continuous notice from a fluctuating time close to the fluctuating time based on the hold memory. Specifically, when the four hold memories 1 to 4 are set as the notice determination range, and the number of continuous notices is 2, the setting of the notice start timing for starting the continuous notice from the fluctuation times of the hold memory 2 is set. To do. In this way, since the continuous notice can be executed over the hold memory 2 and the hold memory 3, it is possible to prevent the continuous notice from being interrupted before the variable display based on the hold memory 4 to be notified of the pre-read notice.

  FIG. 11 shows a case where the number of continuous notices selected when the continuous notice is executed in the effect display device 9 is smaller than the number of variable displays performed before the variable display based on the reserved memory of the notice object of the prefetch notice. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of control of the continuous notice start setting timing performed in FIG.

  In FIG. 11, after the continuous notice is executed over two variable displays based on the second and third hold memories 2 and 3 among the four hold memories 1 to 4. An example is shown in which pseudo-variable variation display is performed in which re-variation is performed three times based on the pending storage in the pending storage 4, and the display result of the variation display becomes a display result. With respect to FIG. 11, portions different from FIG. 10 will be mainly described.

  In the example of FIG. 10, there are four hold memories in the notice determination range of the continuous notice, which are the hold memories 1 to 4, and the notice object of the prefetch notice is the fourth hold memory 4. In the example of FIG. 10, the selected number of continuous notices is three, and the selected number of continuous notices is equal to the number of reserved memories before the reserved memory of the pre-ready notice object, so that FIG. As shown in (E), even if the continuous notice is started from the first hold memory, the continuous notice is not interrupted until the variable display based on the fourth hold memory that is the target of the continuous notice is executed. Executed.

  On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 11, there are four hold memories in the notice determination range of the continuous notice, which are the hold memories 1 to 4, and the notice object of the prefetch notice is the fourth hold memory 4. In the example of FIG. 11, the selected number of continuous notices is two, and the selected number of continuous notices is smaller than the number of reserved memories before the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice. As shown in (E), the continuous notice is not started from the fluctuation display based on the first hold memory, and the continuous notice is started from the fluctuation display based on the second hold memory as shown in (G) of FIG. To do. As a result, the continuous advance notice is continuously executed in the two fluctuation displays corresponding to the second and third hold memories, so that the change based on the fourth hold memory that is the target of the prefetch notice is determined. The continuous notice is executed without interruption until the display is executed.

  In FIG. 11, pseudo-variable display is executed by (I) to (S) in the same manner as (J) to (T) in FIG. 10, and then the effect symbol as shown in FIG. 11 (T). However, it is stopped and displayed by the combination of the detachment symbols that become the final stop symbols.

  Next, a control example in which an A character 95A is displayed as a pre-reading notice character will be described. As the pre-reading notice character, a plurality of types of characters, that is, an A character 95A as a first character and a B character 95B as a second character are provided. Is selected. The effect pattern for displaying the A character 95A or the B character 95B is a kind of a notice pattern of continuous notice (continuous notice pattern). Therefore, in this embodiment, the notice effect that displays A character 95A or B character 95B is referred to as a continuous notice pattern.

  Note that the notice pattern of continuous notice is not simply the display of characters, but the number of notices (variable display times) until reaching the notice of change that is the subject of notice of continuous notice in the first variable display for executing continuous notice. Each time a variable display is displayed, a notice pattern may be used that produces an effect of counting down or counting up the number of times until the variable display that is subject to notice of continuous notice is reached. By performing such a count-up or count-down effect, it is possible to emphasize the continuity of the notice effect that is executed at each variable display time, and it is possible to perform an easy-to-understand continuous notice. Such a countdown or count-up effect may be provided by selecting a plurality of types, and the ratio of winning a big hit may vary depending on the selected effect.

  The A character 95A has a size of probability variation big hit <normal big hit <probable big hit <small hit <pseudo sequence 4 times (disconnection) <pseudo sequence 3 times (detach) <pseudo sequence 2 times (out) <pseudo sequence 1 (out) Selected by relationship selection ratio. For B character 95B, the probability of big hit> normal big hit> sudden big hit> small hit> pseudo series 4 times (out)> pseudo series 3 times (out)> pseudo series 2 times (out)> pseudo series 1 time (out) Selected by relationship selection ratio. Therefore, when the B character 95B is displayed, the percentage that is advantageous to the player is high, so that the player's sense of expectation can be increased. On the other hand, even when the A character 95A is displayed, it may be a big hit such as a probable big hit at a predetermined rate, which may be advantageous to the player, so that the player's expectation can be prevented from being extremely reduced.

  FIG. 12 is a display screen diagram illustrating an example in which an A character 95A is displayed when an effect as shown in FIG. 11 is performed. With respect to FIG. 12, the differences from FIG. 11 will be mainly described. When the continuous notice is executed, the A character 95A is displayed at the same timing as that of the B character 95B.

  10 to 13 show an example in which the same effect (display of the same character) as the effect performed at the time of continuous notice is executed at the time of re-change in the variable display that becomes a pseudo-run as a notice target. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect different from the effect executed at the time of the continuous notice may be executed in the variable display that is a pseudo-continuous as the notice target. Further, in the variable display that is a pseudo-continuous as a target of notice, the effect related to the contents of the effect may be executed, although it is not the same as the effect executed during the continuous notice.

  Next, the relationship between the random 3 for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern type will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the relationship between random 3 and the variation pattern type when the display result is out of sync. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between random 3 and the variation pattern type when the display result is a big hit and when the display result is a small hit.

  Variation patterns are classified into a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the variation pattern effects. One or more variation patterns belong to each variation pattern type. Therefore, when determining a variation pattern, first, by selecting one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types, a major classification (type) of the variation pattern is specified, and then the selected variation pattern type is selected. A process of determining a specific variation pattern is performed by selecting a variation pattern from the variation patterns to which it belongs.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the relationship between the random number 3 and the variation pattern type when the display result is out of order will be described. The relationship between the random number 3 and the variation pattern type when the display result is out of sync differs between the short time (short time state) and the normal time (normal state) other than the short time. Further, for each of the short time and normal time, the relationship between the random number 3 and the variation pattern type is such that the total number of reserved storage after the start winning is 1 to 4 and the total number of reserved storage after the starting winning is 5 to 8. It differs depending on the time. This is because the above-described number-of-holds shortening control is executed when the total number of reserved memories after the start winning prize is 5-8.

  In the normal time, when the total number of pending storage after starting winning is 1 to 4, as shown in (A), a random numerical value range of 3 is assigned to each variation pattern type as follows. The numerical range of 1 to 250 of random 3 is assigned to the “normal” variation pattern type. The numerical range of 251 to 350 of random 3 is assigned to the variation pattern type of “normal”. The numerical range of 351 to 370 of random 3 is assigned to the variation pattern type of “Super 1”. The numerical range of 371 to 385 of random 3 is assigned to the variation pattern type of “Super 2”. The numerical range of 386 to 395 of random 3 is assigned to the variation pattern type of “Super 3”. The numerical range of 396 to 400 of random 3 is assigned to the variation pattern type of “Super 4”.

  The “normal” variation pattern type is a type to which a variation pattern of normal variation that does not become reach and does not belong. The variation pattern type of “normal” is a type to which a variation pattern of a normal reach belongs as a variation pattern that stops without performing a reach effect although it reaches during the variation.

  The variation pattern type of “Super 1” is a type to which a variation pattern of super reach in which a variation display is performed once in a pseudo-continuous state where re-variation is performed once and a predetermined reach effect is performed belongs. The variation pattern type of “Super 2” is a type to which a variation pattern of super reach, in which variation display is performed twice in a pseudo-continuous manner in which re-variation is performed twice and a predetermined reach effect is performed, belongs. The variation pattern type of “Super 3” is a type to which a variation pattern of super reach in which variation display is performed three times in a re-variation three times and a predetermined reach effect is performed belongs. The variation pattern type of “Super 4” is a type to which a variation pattern of super reach in which variation display is performed four times in a pseudo-continuous manner in which re-variation is performed four times and a predetermined reach effect is performed belongs.

  When the total number of reserved storage after the start winning is 5 to 8 at normal time, as shown in (B), a random numerical value range of 3 is assigned to each variation pattern type as follows. The numerical range of 1 to 300 of random 3 is normally assigned. The numerical range of 301 to 350 of random 3 is assigned to normal. A numerical range of 351 to 382 of random 3 is assigned to the super 1. The numerical range of 383 to 392 of random 3 is assigned to super 2. The numerical range of 393 to 397 of random 3 is assigned to super 3. A numerical range of 398 to 400 of random 3 is assigned to the super 4.

  When the total number of stored suspensions after starting winning is 1 to 4 in the short time, as shown in (C), a random numerical value range of 3 is assigned to each variation pattern type as follows. The numerical range of 1 to 300 of random 3 is normally assigned. The numerical range of 301 to 350 of random 3 is assigned to normal. A numerical range of 351 to 382 of random 3 is assigned to the super 1. The numerical range of 383 to 392 of random 3 is assigned to super 2. The numerical range of 393 to 397 of random 3 is assigned to super 3. A numerical range of 398 to 400 of random 3 is assigned to the super 4.

  When the total pending storage number after the start winning prize is 5 to 8 when the time is short, as shown in (D), a random numerical value range of 3 is allocated to each variation pattern type as follows. The numerical range of 1 to 320 of random 3 is normally allocated (non-reach). The numerical range of 321 to 350 of random 3 is assigned to normal. A numerical range of 351 to 390 of random 3 is assigned to the super 1. A numerical range of 391 to 395 of random 3 is assigned to the super 2. A numerical range of 396 to 398 of random 3 is assigned to super 3. A numerical range of 399 to 400 of random 3 is assigned to the super 4.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the normal selection ratio to which the non-reach normal fluctuation pattern to which the fluctuation display time is relatively short, for example, is higher in the time reduction state than in the normal state. In addition, the control for shortening the variable symbol display period of the special symbol is performed by increasing the selection ratio of the super 1 to which the super-reach among the super reach 1 to 4 has a relatively short variable display time.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern (the total number of pending storages before the number of pending storages is subtracted due to the start of variation display) is a predetermined number or more ( For example, the normal selection ratio to which the non-reach normal variation pattern to which the variation display time is relatively short is higher than that when the number is less than the predetermined number. The variation display period of special symbols is shortened compared to when the total number of reserved storage is less than a predetermined number by increasing the selection ratio of the super 1 to which the super reach 1 to which the variation display time of -4 is relatively short belongs The hold number reduction control is performed. The execution efficiency of the special symbol variation display can be improved by performing the hold number reduction control.

  According to the allocation of the random 3 numerical value as shown in FIG. 13, the numerical range of the random 3 at the time of losing is based on a plurality of types of numerical ranges for selecting the variation pattern type according to the gaming state. 1-250, 251-300, 301-320, 321-350, 351-370, 371-382, 383-390, 391-392, 393-395, 396-397, 398, 399-400 Can be classified.

  In the case where the random 3 extracted value is specified in the numerical range classified in this way, when the display result is out of the range, the production control microcomputer 100 side has such numerical range information and the normal time. If there is information as to whether or not the time of the probability change, it is possible to make the following determination on the variation pattern type.

  In the normal state, if the numerical value range of random 3 is 1 to 250, it can be determined that it is always normal (non-reach) regardless of the total number of reserved storage. In the normal state, if the numerical value range of random 3 is 301 to 350, it can be determined that the value is always normal regardless of the total number of reserved storage.

  In the short-time state, if the numerical range of random 3 is 1 to 300, it can be determined that it is always normal (non-reach) regardless of the total number of pending storage. In the normal state, if the numerical value range of random 3 is 321-350, it can be determined that it is always normal regardless of the total number of pending storage.

  Further, if the numerical range of the random 3 is 351 to 400, the variation pattern type of the super reach (super 1 to super 4) is always used regardless of the normal state or the short time state and the amount of the summation pending storage. It can be determined that the variation pattern type of super reach including all).

  Next, the relationship between the random number 3 and the variation pattern type when the display result is a big hit or a small hit will be described with reference to FIG. The relationship between the random number 3 and the variation pattern type when the display result is a big hit or a small hit differs between the time reduction (time reduction state) and the normal time (normal state) other than the time reduction.

  When it is a probable big hit in the normal state, as shown in (A), a random numerical value range of 3 is assigned to each variation pattern type as follows, regardless of the total number of pending storages. The numerical range of 1 to 20 of random 3 is assigned to normal. A range of numerical values 21 to 60 of random 3 is assigned to the super 1. The numerical range of 61 to 120 of random 3 is assigned to super 2. Random 3 121-200 numerical range is assigned to Super 3. A numerical range of 201 to 400 of random 3 is assigned to the super 4.

  As shown in (B), when the probability variation big hit is achieved in the short-time state, a random numerical value range of 3 is assigned to each variation pattern type as follows, regardless of the total number of pending storages. The numerical range of 1 to 20 of random 3 is assigned to normal. A numerical range of 21 to 70 of random 3 is assigned to the super 1. The numerical range of 71 to 140 of random 3 is assigned to super 2. The numerical value range of 141 to 230 of random 3 is assigned to super 3. A numerical range of 231 to 400 of random 3 is assigned to super 4.

  When a normal big hit is obtained in the normal state, as shown in (C), a random numerical value range of 3 is assigned to each variation pattern type as follows, regardless of the total number of pending storages. The numerical range of 1 to 20 of random 3 is assigned to normal. A numerical range of 21 to 70 of random 3 is assigned to the super 1. The numerical range of 71 to 140 of random 3 is assigned to super 2. The numerical value range of 141 to 230 of random 3 is assigned to super 3. A numerical range of 231 to 400 of random 3 is assigned to super 4.

  When it is a big hit in the short time state, as shown in (D), a random numerical value range of 3 is assigned to each variation pattern type as follows, regardless of the total number of pending storage. The numerical range of 1 to 20 of random 3 is assigned to normal. A range of numerical values 21 to 80 of random 3 is assigned to the super 1. Random 3 81-160 is assigned to Super 2. A numerical range of 161 to 250 of random 3 is assigned to super 3. A numerical range of 251 to 400 of random 3 is assigned to the super 4.

  As shown in (E), a random numerical value range of 3 is assigned to each variation pattern type as follows, regardless of the total number of pending storages, as shown in (E), when a big hit is made in the normal state. The numerical range of 1 to 20 of random 3 is assigned to normal. A range of numerical values 21 to 80 of random 3 is assigned to the super 1. Random 3 81-160 is assigned to Super 2. A numerical range of 161 to 250 of random 3 is assigned to super 3. A numerical range of 251 to 400 of random 3 is assigned to the super 4.

  As shown in (F), a random 3 numerical range is allocated to each variation pattern type as follows, regardless of the total number of pending storages, as shown in (F), when a sudden big hit is achieved in a short time state. The numerical range of 1 to 20 of random 3 is assigned to normal. A range of numerical values 21 to 90 of random 3 is assigned to super 1. A numerical range of 91 to 180 of random 3 is assigned to super 2. The numerical range of 181 to 270 of random 3 is assigned to super 3. A numerical range of 271 to 400 of random 3 is assigned to the super 4.

  When a small hit is made in the normal state, as shown in (G), a random numerical value range of 3 is assigned to each variation pattern type as follows, regardless of the total number of pending storages. The numerical range of 1 to 20 of random 3 is assigned to normal. A range of numerical values 21 to 90 of random 3 is assigned to super 1. A numerical range of 91 to 180 of random 3 is assigned to super 2. The numerical range of 181 to 270 of random 3 is assigned to super 3. A numerical range of 271 to 400 of random 3 is assigned to the super 4.

  When a small hit is made in the short-time state, as shown in (H), a random numerical value range of 3 is assigned to each variation pattern type as follows, regardless of the total number of pending storages. The numerical range of 1 to 20 of random 3 is assigned to normal. A range of numerical values 21 to 100 of random 3 is assigned to super 1. Random 3 of 101 to 200 is assigned to Super 2. The numerical range of 201 to 290 of random 3 is assigned to the super 3. The numerical range of 291 to 400 of random 3 is assigned to the super 4.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, when the probability variation big hit, the normal big hit, the sudden big hit, and the small hit are each compared with the normal state at the time-short state, for example, The change display of the special symbol than when the total number of reserved storage is less than the predetermined number by increasing the selection ratio of the super 1 to which the super reach 1 to which the change display time of the super reach 1 to 4 is relatively short belongs. Control for shortening the period is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type to reach is set in the magnitude relationship of the ratio of normal> super 1 to super 4 when the deviation occurs. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, when the big hit or the small hit is made, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type that becomes the reach is set with the magnitude relationship of super 1 to super 4> normal. Therefore, according to such a magnitude relationship, when the super reach is reached, the ratio of the big hit or the small hit is high, so that the player's expectation can be improved based on the selection of the super reach.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, when the deviation occurs, the variation pattern types of super 1 to super 4 are in a size relationship of super 1> super 2> super 3> super 4. The selection ratio is set. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, when the big hit or the small hit, the variation pattern types of the super 1 to the super 4 are selected in a size relationship of super 4> super 3> super 2> super 1. Is set to Therefore, since the ratio of big hit or small hit is high according to the size relationship of super 4> super 3> super 2> super 1, the player's expectation can be improved based on the type of super reach. In addition, when it becomes a small hit and when it is a sudden big hit, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type of super 1 to super 4 is set in the size relationship of super 1> super 2> super 3> super 4. Also good.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the selection ratio of the super 4 is set in a size relationship of probability variation big hit> normal big hit> sudden big hit> small hit. Therefore, since the rate at which the super 4 is selected according to such a magnitude relationship is high, the player's expectation regarding the jackpot type can be improved based on the super reach type.

  According to the allocation of the random number 3 as shown in FIG. 14, the numerical range of the random number 3 for the big hit or the small hit is a plurality of types of numerical ranges for selecting the variation pattern type according to the gaming state. 1 to 20, 21 to 60, 61 to 70, 71 to 80, 81 to 90, 91 to 100, 101 to 120, 121 to 140, 141 to 160, 161 to 180, 181 to 200, 201 to 230 , 231 to 250, 251 to 270, 271 to 290, and 291 to 400.

  In the case where the random 3 extracted value is specified in the numerical range classified in this way, when the display result is a big hit or a small hit, the production control microcomputer 100 side includes information on such a numerical range. If there is information on whether it is a normal time or a probable change time, it is possible to make the following determination on the variation pattern type when the big hit or the small hit.

  For example, as shown in (A), when it is a probable big hit in the normal state, it can be determined to be normal if the numerical range of random 3 is 1 to 20. In the normal state, when it is a probable big hit, it can be determined to be super 1 if the numerical range of random 3 is 21 to 60. In the normal state, when it is a probable big hit, it can be determined to be super 2 if the numerical range of random 3 is 61 to 120. In the normal state, when it is a probable big hit, if the numerical value range of random 4 is 121 to 200, it can be determined that it is super 3. In the normal state, when it is a probable big hit, if the numerical value range of random 4 is 201 to 400, it can be determined that it becomes super 4.

  Such a determination can be made in the same way when a big hit or a small hit like (B) to (H) is made.

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIGS. As the variation pattern table, the ROM 54 stores the first determination table when the normal state is shifted, the second determination table when the normal state is shifted, the first determination table when the time-short state is shifted, the second determination table when the time-short state is shifted, and the normal state probability big hit time. Judgment table, short-time state accurate change big hit judgment table, normal state normal big hit judgment table, short-time normal big hit judgment table, normal state sudden big hit judgment table, short-time sudden big hit judgment table, normal state small hit judgment table In addition, a plurality of types of data tables such as a short time state small hitting time determination table are stored and selectively used.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a first determination table when the normal state is off and a second determination table when the normal state is off. In the normal state deviation determination first table shown in FIG. 15A, it is determined that the big hit determination is made in the normal state other than the short-time state, and the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) is 1. It is a fluctuation | variation pattern table used when it is -4. In the normal state deviation determination second determination table shown in FIG. 15 (b), it is determined to be out of the jackpot determination in the normal state other than the time reduction state, and the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) is 5. It is a fluctuation | variation pattern table used when it is -8.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a first determination table when the time-short state is off and a second determination table when the time-short state is off. In the time reduction state, the first determination table shown in FIG. 16A is determined to be out of the jackpot determination in the time reduction state, and the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) is 1 to 4. It is a variation pattern table used sometimes. In the time reduction state, the second determination table shown in FIG. 16B is determined to be out of the jackpot determination in the time reduction state, and the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) is 5 to 8. It is a variation pattern table used sometimes.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a normal state probability variation big hit determination table and a short time state probability variation big hit determination table. The normal state probability variation big hit determination table shown in FIG. 17A is a variation pattern table used when it is determined that the probability change big hit is determined by the big hit determination and the big hit type determination in the normal state other than the short-time state. . The time-short state probability variation big hit determination table shown in FIG. 17B is a fluctuation pattern table used when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is determined by the big hit determination and the big hit type determination in the short time state.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a normal state normal big hit determination table and a short time normal normal big hit determination table. The normal state normal big hit determination table shown in FIG. 18A is a variation pattern table used when it is determined that the normal big hit is determined by the big hit determination and the big hit type determination in the normal state other than the short-time state. . The short-time state normal big hit determination table shown in FIG. 18B is a variation pattern table used when it is determined that the normal big hit is determined by the big hit determination and the big hit type determination in the short time state.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a normal state sudden hit big hit determination table and a short time state sudden hit big hit determination table. The normal state abrupt big hit determination table shown in FIG. 19A is a variation pattern table used when it is determined that a big hit determination and a big hit type determination are made as a big hit hit in a normal state other than the short-time state. . The time-short state abrupt big hit determination table shown in FIG. 19B is a variation pattern table used when it is determined that a big hit determination and a big hit type determination are made in the time-short state by the big hit determination and the big hit type determination.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a normal state small hit determination table and a short time short hit determination table. The normal state small hit determination table shown in FIG. 20A is a variation pattern table used when it is determined that the small hit is determined by the small hit determination in the normal state other than the short-time state. The short-time state small hit determination table shown in FIG. 20B is a variation pattern table used when it is determined that the small hit is determined by the small hit determination in the short-time state.

  Each of the tables shown in FIGS. 15 to 20 includes a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between the random 3 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern indicating the relationship between the random pattern 4 and each variation pattern for each variation pattern type. And a determination table.

  In the variation pattern column in each table of FIGS. 15 to 20, “no quasi-continuation” is a variation pattern in which quasi-continuation is not performed. “Normal fluctuation” indicates a fluctuation display that does not become reach but shifts.

  “Normal reach A, normal reach B” indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach. “Normal reach A” and “normal reach B” have different backgrounds during variable display. “Super Reach A, Super Reach B” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special background image is displayed when the reach state is reached. “Super reach A” is a variation pattern of super reach that performs reach effect A using the first background image. “Super reach B” is a variation pattern of the super reach that performs the reach effect B using the second background image.

  The “pseudo sequence once” is a variation pattern in which re-variation is performed once in the pseudo sequence. “Pseudo-continuous twice” is a variation pattern in which re-variation is performed twice in the pseudo-continuous. The “pseudo sequence 3 times” is a variation pattern in which re-variation is performed 3 times in the pseudo sequence. The “pseudo sequence 4 times” is a variation pattern in which re-variation is performed 4 times in the pseudo sequence. “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Probability variation jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes the display result of “probability variation big hit”. “Normal jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “ordinary jackpot”. The “accuracy big hit” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “accuracy big hit”. “Small hit” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “small hit”.

  Based on such information, for example, the fluctuation pattern of “pseudo-ream once super reach A out of position” is “a pseudo-ream fluctuating display in which re-variation is performed once and the reach effect A is performed. It is indicated that it is a “super-reach variation pattern resulting in a loss display result”.

  Next, the relationship between the lengths of fluctuation times in a plurality of fluctuation patterns will be described. The length of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern in which the re-variation is performed in the pseudo-series is increased as the number of re-variations increases, such as 1 pseudo-series <2 pseudo-series <3 pseudo-series <4 pseudo-series. Is set to Further, the normal fluctuations belonging to the “normal” fluctuation pattern type belong to the “reach” fluctuation pattern types such as “normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, “super reach A”, and “super reach B”. The variation time is generally set to be shorter than the variation pattern. Also, the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern type of “super reach” such as “super reach A” and “super reach B” are “normal reach” such as “normal reach A” and “normal reach B”. The variation time is set to be generally longer than the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern type.

  In the tables of FIG. 15 to FIG. 20, the columns labeled “Random 3 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type” include a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between “Random 3 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 15A as an example, each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal”, “super 1”, “super 2”, “super 3”, “super 4”, etc. In addition, all the values of random 3 (1 to 400) are a numerical range indicated by r1, a numerical range indicated by r2, a numerical range indicated by r3, a numerical range indicated by r4, a numerical range indicated by r5, And it is divided and divided into a plurality of numerical ranges such as a numerical range indicated by a numerical range indicated by r6. For example, when the value of random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any numerical value in the numerical range of r3, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “super 1”.

  In the first determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state in FIG. 15A, the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern type” is set at the ratio shown in FIG. In the second determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state in FIG. 15B, the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern type” is set at the ratio shown in FIG. 15B. In the first determination table at the time-short state deviation in FIG. 16A, the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern type” is set at the ratio shown in FIG. In the second determination table at the time shortage state deviation in FIG. 16B, the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern type” is set at the ratio shown in FIG.

  In the normal state probability variation jackpot determination table of FIG. 17A, the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern type” is set at the ratio shown in FIG. In the time-short state probability variation jackpot determination table of FIG. 17B, the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern type” is set at the ratio shown in FIG. In the normal state normal jackpot determination table of FIG. 18A, the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern type” is set at the ratio shown in FIG. In the time-short state normal jackpot determination table of FIG. 18B, the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern type” is set at the ratio shown in FIG. 18B.

  In the normal state abrupt big hit determination table of FIG. 19A, the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern type” is set at the ratio shown in FIG. 19A. In the short-time state random hit determination table of FIG. 19B, the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern type” is set at the ratio shown in FIG. 19B. In the normal state small hit determination table of FIG. 20A, the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern type” is set at the ratio shown in FIG. In the short-time state small hit big hit determination table of FIG. 20B, the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern type” is set at the ratio shown in FIG.

  Further, in each of the tables of FIGS. 15 to 20, a column in which “random 4 range” and “variation pattern” are described is a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between “random 4 range” and “variation pattern”. It is a column which shows. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 15 (a) as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the “normal” type are “no pseudo-continuous normal reach A miss” and “no pseudo-continuous normal reach B miss”. All values of random 4 (0 to 99) are allocated to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super 1” is determined, “pseudo-ream A once out of super-reach A” or “pseudo-ream 1” depending on the random 4 value extracted at a predetermined timing. The variation pattern of “super-reach B out” is selected and determined.

  In each table of FIGS. 15 to 20, “normal reach A” is selected more than “normal reach B” when it is out of place, and “normal reach B” is selected as “normal reach A” when it is a big hit. "Is set to be larger than the selection ratio.

  Further, in each of the tables of FIGS. 15 to 20, “super reach A” is selected more than “super reach B” when it is out of place, and “super reach B” is selected when it is a big hit. It is set so that the selected ratio is larger than “super reach A”. Note that the data may be set so that the ratio of “super reach A” to be selected is greater than “super reach B” when it is a big hit or a small hit.

  Further, in each of the tables of FIGS. 15 to 20, the ratio at which “super reach B” is selected increases as the number of re-variations of the pseudo-series increases.

  It should be noted that the threshold value of the number of reserved memories when the ratio of determining the variation pattern type is varied according to the number of reserved memories as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 (for example, the table is made different when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more. The predetermined value at the time, for example, a value such as a reserved storage number “5” that is a threshold value for selecting a table in FIGS. 15 and 16) may be varied depending on the gaming state. For example, for a table that lowers the ratio of determining a variation pattern type with a long variation time when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the number of reserved memories smaller than that in the non-probable variation state is the threshold value in the probability variation state. You may set as follows.

  Further, as the tables used when changing the rate of determining the variation pattern type in accordance with the number of reserved storages as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, “1”, “2”, “3”,. A table is provided for each one of the number of reserved memories, and these tables have different ratios for determining the variation pattern type according to the number of reserved memories (for example, a variation pattern type having a longer variation time as the number of reserved memories increases). It is also possible to use a table in which data is set so that the ratio of determination becomes low. Specifically, the data may be set so that the number of determination values for determining the variation pattern type varies depending on the number of reserved storage.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing specific contents of the first start winning variation type designation command and the second starting winning variation type designation command of the effect control commands.

  The effect control command described below has a 2-byte structure, and the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is displayed variably on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used shown in FIGS. 15 to 20, variation pattern commands (variation pattern designations) corresponding to the variation patterns specified by the numbers are assigned. Command). “(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 the production control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the production control device 100 controls the first design symbol display 9a or the second design design display 9b so as to start the design design variation display. In step 9, control is performed so as to start the variation display of the effect symbols.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a hit and the type of the hit (disconnected, normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden hit big hit, small hit). The production control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the decorative symbols and the production symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so that the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are designated as the display results. It is called a command.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as a variation display (variation) of a decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display. An effect display device 9 that can be used in common with the variation display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in the device 8b, and that produces an effect in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 from being increased when controlling the effect parts such as the above.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation 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 symbol variation designation command. Each of the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command is transmitted after the variation pattern command is transmitted at the start of the special symbol variation display. Note that information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variable pattern command.

  Note that the command 8D01 (H) (first symbol variation designation command) and the command 8D02 (H) (second symbol variation designation command) are executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 by the first special symbol display 8a. Whether the first decorative symbol display 9a that performs variable display of the first decorative symbol as a decorative (designating) symbol during the variable symbol display time is subjected to the decorative symbol variation or by the second special symbol display 8b. It is used to determine whether or not the decorative symbol is to be changed in the second decorative symbol display unit 9b that performs the variable display of the second decorative symbol during the variation display time of the second special symbol.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol determination designation command) indicating that the display (change) of the effect symbol (and decoration 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 variation display (variation) of the effect symbol and the decorative symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, an effect control command for designating the start of a jackpot game or the start of a jackpot game (a jackpot start designation command or a jackpot start designation command: a fanfare designation command). is there. The big hit start designation command or the small hit start designation command includes a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / rush start designation command corresponding to the type or small hit. 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.

  Command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (special jackpot end 1 designation command: ending) that specifies that the game is a non-probable big hit (usually a big hit) 1 designation command). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / probability end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change game.

  The command C0XX (H) specifies that the first start winning is given by “C0” which is the upper byte (MODE), and determines the big hit as described above by “XX” which is the lower byte (EXT). And an effect control command (first start winning designation command) for designating the pre-reading judgment result of the hit judgment such as the small hit judgment. The command C1XX (H) designates that the second start winning is given by “C1” which is the upper byte (MODE), and the pre-fetching judgment result of the hit judgment is given by “XX” which is the lower byte (EXT). This is an effect control command to be designated (second start winning designation command). The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  Specifically, for each of the first start winning designation command and the second starting winning designation command, for example, “out of”, “probability big hit”, “normal big hit”, “surprise big hit” by the lower byte “XX” ”,“ Small Win ”, etc., when a pre-read determination result specifying the hit determination result is designated, and pre-reading for start winning is not performed in the pre-read prohibition state, such as in the short-time state and the big hit game state In this case, “no determination” is designated by “XX” which is the lower byte.

  Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that 1 is added to the total pending storage number. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the aggregate pending memory count, but does not use the pending memory count subtraction designation command, and does not use the pending memory count subtraction designation command. When the stored number is subtracted, a combined pending storage number designation command for specifying the combined pending storage number after the subtraction may be transmitted and designated. Further, every time the production control microcomputer 100 receives a variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560 without using such a command related to the reserved memory number, the reserved memory number is decremented by one. Also good.

  The command C4XX (H) designates that the first start winning is given by “C4” which is the upper byte (MODE), and prefetches the variation pattern type as described above by “XX” which is the lower byte (EXT). This is an effect control command (first start winning variation type designation command) for designating a determination result. The command C5XX (H) designates that the second start winning is given by “C5” which is the upper byte (MODE), and designates the prefetch determination result of the variation pattern type by “XX” which is the lower byte (EXT). This is an effect control command (second start winning variation type designation command). The first starting winning variation type designation command and the second starting winning variation type designation command may be collectively referred to as a starting winning variation type designation command.

  Specifically, for each of the first start winning variation type designation command and the second starting prize variation type designation command, for example, a numerical range as shown in FIG. 22 is represented by “XX” as the lower byte (EXT). Specifies the prefetch determination result of the variation pattern type.

  In FIG. 22, (a) shows the designated content of the lower byte (EXT) of the variation type designation command when the prefetch judgment result of the hit judgment is out of place, and (b) shows the prefetch judgment result of the hit judgment. The designated contents of the lower byte (EXT) of the variation type designation command when the big hit or the small hit is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (a), when the prefetch determination result of the hit determination is out of order, the random number range classifications (1-250, 251 through 300, 301 to 320, 321 to 350, 351 to 370, 371 to 382, 383 to 390, 391 to 392, 393 to 395, 396 to 397, 398, and 399 to 400). The prefetch determination result of the variation pattern type is designated by any one of the numerical value range of the first type of detachment to the twelfth type of detachment.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, when the prefetch determination result of the hit determination is a big hit or a small hit, the classification of the random 3 numerical range (1 to 3) when the big hit or the small hit as shown in FIG. 20, 21-60, 61-70, 71-80, 81-90, 91-100, 101-120, 121-140, 141-160, 161-180, 181-200, 201-230, 231-250, 251 to 270, 271 to 290, and 291 to 400), the variation pattern type prefetch determination result is determined according to any one of the numerical ranges of the first type to the sixteenth type. It is specified.

  Next, referring to FIG. 21, a command C601 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (a state other than the probability variation state and the short time state). Command C602 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a time-short state (not including the probability variation state).

  As a method of sending the production control command, production control command data is output from the main board 31 to the production control board 80 via the relay board 77 on the 8 parallel signal lines of the production control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of performance control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  Further, when the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) receives the production control command described above from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31, FIG. 21 and FIG. The display state of the effect display device 9 is changed in accordance with the contents shown in FIG. 6, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when performing a hold storage display based on a valid start winning. Further, when the game control microcomputer 560 performs the pre-reading determination described above at the time of the start winning, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a start winning specifying command and a start winning variation type specifying command according to the pre-reading determination result.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 selects a process for determining whether or not to perform a pre-reading notice and a pre-reading notice pattern based on information indicated by the start winning designation command, the start winning variation type designation command, and the like. For processing.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 displays the effect symbol on the effect control microcomputer 100 every time the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b starts the variable symbol display. A variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern and a symbol variation designation command are transmitted, and further a display result designation command is transmitted. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls to start the decorative symbol variation display based on the variation pattern command and the like transmitted in this manner, and controls the effect display device 9 to start the variation symbol display of the effect symbol. To do.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. In FIG. 23, as an example, SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol, various effects SR2 for determination, SR4-1 for determining the pseudo-temporary first temporary stop symbol, SR4-2 for determining the pseudo-simultaneous second temporary stop symbol, SR4-3 for determining the pseudo-simultaneous third temporary stop symbol, SR4-4 for determining the pseudo-simultaneous fourth temporary stop symbol, SR5 for determining the continuous notice execution, SR6 for determining the continuous notice pattern, and SR7 for determining the number of continuous notices are shown.

  SR1-1, SR1-2, and SR1-3 are used for randomly determining the left, middle, and right stop symbols (final stop symbols excluding temporary stop symbols) of the effect symbols. SR2 is used for randomly determining various contents of effects such as effects produced by an image displayed on the effect display device 9. Each of the SR4-1 for determining the first temporary stop symbol for pseudo-continuous time and the SR4-4 for determining the fourth temporary stop symbol for pseudo-continuous time are the first times when the effect of the pseudo-continuous time as described above is performed. It is used to determine a temporary stop symbol at the time of temporary stop after re-variation to a temporary stop symbol at the time of temporary stop after the fourth re-variation.

  The random number SR5 is a random counter for determining whether or not to execute a continuous notice performed as a prefetch notice. The random number SR6 is a random counter for determining a notice pattern for continuous notice from a plurality of kinds of notice patterns. The random number SR7 is a random counter for determining the number of continuous notices as the number of variable displays for which continuous notices are given from among a plurality of types.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR7 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within the range associated in FIG. By being extracted at a given timing, it is used as a random number.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (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 determines whether or not the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on, that is, the first start winning is generated. It is determined whether or not (S311). If the first start winning is generated, the first start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, regardless of whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the CPU 56 turns on the second start port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the second start winning port 14. It is determined whether there is a second start winning or not (S313). If the second start winning has occurred, the second start port switch passing process is executed (S314). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed.

The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state in which the special symbol variation display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 is stored in the first reserved memory buffer for storing the first reserved memory data and the second reserved memory buffer for storing the second reserved memory data. Check the total number of stored numeric data (total number of pending storage). The number of numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer and the second reserved memory buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending memory 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) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (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 (variation display time: the time from the start of the variation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stopped display)) is the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, processing for transmitting the variation pattern command and the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command is performed, and the variation display on the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b is started, A process for starting a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

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

  Special symbol changing process (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 S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S304. Update to the corresponding value (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 or 8 in this example) corresponding to S305 or S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol and the decorative symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In addition, when the big hit gaming state is the probability variation state, and the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is reset (regardless of whether or not the big hit is a probability variation that is a probability variation. )

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (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, the execution time of the in-round processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to S306. 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.

  Large winning opening open process (S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. Processing for confirming the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

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

  Small hit release pre-processing (S308): 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 winning 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, a time for opening the special winning opening is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S309 (9 in this example).

  Small hit release processing (S309): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Control for transmitting the effect control command in the small hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there is still the remaining number of open times, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process of S312. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process of S314. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a winning effect process that is called and executed in each of the first start port switch passing process and the second start port switch passing process. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to holding storage used in each of the first starting port switch passing process and the second starting port switch passing process.

  The contents of the first start port switch process and the second start port switch process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the first start port switch process of FIG. 25, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4 (upper limit value) (S211). The first reserved memory number counter is a counter for counting the first reserved memory number indicating the number of first start prizes that have been won at the first start prize opening 13.

  If the value of the first reserved storage number counter is 4 in S211, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S212).

  As shown in FIG. 28, as the holding storage buffer, a first holding storage buffer for storing the first start winning data and a second holding storage buffer for storing the second starting winning data are provided. It has been. In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. 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. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The start winning data stored in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer is referred to as reserved storage data. The start winning data stored in the first hold storage buffer is called first hold storage data, and the start winning data stored in the second hold storage buffer is called second hold storage data.

  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 the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S213). In the process of S213, random R (a big hit determination random number), random 2 that is a software random number, and random 3 (see FIG. 6) are stored in the storage area.

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the current state is the time reduction state based on whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S214). In the time-short state, in order not to pre-read the stored storage data, a first start winning designation command that does not specify the pre-reading determination result is transmitted without executing the winning presentation process (S220), and the process proceeds to S218. On the other hand, when it is not in the time saving state, the CPU 56 changes the data of the special symbol process flag to data that can be in the big hit gaming state (data indicating the big prize pre-release process, the big prize opening opening process, or the big hit end process). Based on whether or not, it is confirmed whether or not the current state is a big hit gaming state (S215). Note that the pre-reading determination may not be performed for the first start winning when the small hit game state.

  In the big hit game state, in order not to pre-read the stored storage data, the winning effect processing is not executed and the above-mentioned “no determination” indicating that the pre-read determination has not been performed is designated. A start winning designation command is transmitted (S220), and the process proceeds to S218. As described above, the pre-reading determination is not performed for the first start winning when the big hit game state is in progress and when the short hit state after the big hit game state ends. When pre-decision judgment is prohibited for the first reserved hold storage buffer when it is controlled to the short-time state during a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state, the player's gambling will not be excessively stimulated. Can do. Specifically, when the time-short state is controlled, the stored data by the second start winning is processed preferentially over the stored data by the first starting winning, so that, for example, the big hit based on the first start winning is the stock If the big hit based on the second start prize is executed with the game being done, the stage where the big hit game will proceed with the big hit being stocked will be performed, so excessively stimulate the player's gambling This is because there is a risk of it. Furthermore, since the prohibition of such a prefetch determination is performed when the time is controlled in a short time state, the player's excitement is not excessively stimulated without deteriorating the interest of the game. be able to. In addition, since the pre-reading determination for the first reserved holding storage buffer is prohibited during the big hit gaming state, it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively stimulated. Furthermore, since the prohibition of such a pre-reading determination is performed when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the player's gambling will not be excessively stimulated without deteriorating the interest of the game. can do.

  It should be noted that when the prefetch determination is prohibited, for example, during the big hit gaming state and in the short time state after the big hit gaming state ends, the start winning designation command indicating the prefetch determination result may not be transmitted.

  On the other hand, when it is not in the big hit gaming state, the CPU 56 calls and executes the winning effect processing shown in FIG. 27 as a subroutine program (S216). In the winning effect process, the prefetch determination as described above is performed, and the prefetch determination result is stored in the RAM 55.

  After execution of the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 determines the winning determination result ("out of step", "probability big hit", "normal big hit", "surprise big hit", "small hit" among the prefetch determination results obtained by the winning effect processing. ”Is designated), a process for transmitting the first start winning designation command is performed (S217). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a first start winning variation type designation command (see FIG. 22) that designates the variation pattern type determination result (random 3 numerical range) among the prefetch determination results obtained by the winning effect processing. (S217A), and the process proceeds to S218.

  In S218, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number, which is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, by 1 (S218), and ends the process. Based on the value of the total pending memory number counter, processing for transmitting a total pending memory number designation command indicating the total pending memory number is performed, so that the production control microcomputer 100 can easily determine the total pending memory number. You may make it understandable.

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 as in S217, S217A, and S220, the CPU 56 stores a command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM). Set the address to a pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  For the first reserved memory data and the second reserved memory data, the variable display based on the order in which the start winnings are generated (the order in which the reserved memory is stored) is given priority without giving priority to the variable display based on the second reserved memory data. In this case, the process for prohibiting the determination at the time of winning during the high base and the big hit gaming state as described above may not be executed.

  Next, the contents of the second start port switch process will be described. In the second start port switch process of FIG. 26, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4 (upper limit value) (S221). The second reserved memory number counter is a counter for counting a second reserved memory number indicating the number of second start prizes that have been won at the second start prize opening 14.

  If the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 4 in S221, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S222).

  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 the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer as shown in FIG. 29 (S223). ). In the process of S223, random R (a big hit determination random number) and random numbers 2 and 3 (see FIG. 6) that are software random numbers are stored in the storage area.

  Then, the CPU 56 calls and executes the winning effect processing shown in FIG. 26 as a subroutine program (S224). The contents of the winning effect process will be described later with reference to FIG. In the winning effect process, the prefetch determination as described above is performed, and the prefetch determination result is stored in the RAM 55.

  After execution of the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 determines the winning determination result ("out of step", "probability big hit", "normal big hit", "surprise big hit", "small hit" among the prefetch determination results obtained by the winning effect processing. The second start winning designation command designating any one of "" is controlled (S225). Then, the CPU 56 designates the variation type specification determination result (random 3 numerical range) among the prefetch determination results obtained by the winning effect processing (see FIG. 22B). ) Is transmitted (S225A).

  Next, the CPU 56 increases the value of the above-mentioned total pending storage number counter by 1 (S226), and ends the process. In addition, based on the value of the total pending memory number counter, control is performed to transmit a total pending memory number designation command indicating the total pending memory number, so that the production control microcomputer 100 can easily grasp the total pending memory number. You may do it.

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 as in S225 and S225A, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  Next, the contents of the winning time presentation process will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in S216 and S224.

  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 or the second starting winning opening 14 and before the display of variation based on the start winning is started, By performing the winning effect processing, pre-reading determination is performed in advance to determine which display result will be a probable big hit, a normal big hit, a sudden big hit, a small hit or a loss, and which variation pattern type will be used. Pre-reading determination is performed to determine in advance whether or not. By doing so, before the variation display of the production symbol is executed, the determination result of the hit, the jackpot type, and the variation pattern type are predicted, and based on such a pre-read determination result at the time of winning, As a pre-reading advance notice, a continuous notice effect is provided for effect control that gives notice during a variable display that it will be a big hit or super reach continuously over a plurality of pre-execution variable displays based on the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory. It is executed by the microcomputer 100.

  In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S213 or S223 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (S230).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S230), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability change state is set. (S231). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the big hit judgment random number (random R) extracted in S213 or S223 and the big hit judgment value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. A determination value other than the determination value is compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (S232). As described above, the jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. 7A is unique to the jackpot judgment value common to the normal jackpot judgment value shown at the left column of FIG. The jackpot judgment value is added. Therefore, in S230, the big hit determination is performed with the normal big hit determination value as the common big hit determination value in the normal time and the probability change, and in S232, the big hit determination is performed with the positive change big hit determination value as the unique big hit determination value during the probability change. Will be performed. Thus, regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state, when the random R is a common jackpot determination value at the normal time and at the time of the probability variation, it matches the normal jackpot determination value at S231. It is determined. When the random R is a jackpot determination value unique to the probability change, it is determined in S232 that it matches the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the probability change big hit determination value (N in S232), the process proceeds to S233.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S230 or S232 (when it is determined that the jackpot will be a big hit), a special winning start has occurred to determine the jackpot type. A jackpot type determination table is selected and set according to the type of symbol, that is, the type of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Specifically, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing (S216) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 25), the CPU 56 7 (C), the first special symbol jackpot type determination table is set. On the other hand, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when executing the winning effect process (S224) in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 26), the CPU 56 (see FIG. 7). D) A second special symbol jackpot type determination table is set.

  Then, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 2) extracted in S213 or S223 (S235). Next, data of the first or second start winning designation command indicating the jackpot type determined in S235 is set (S236).

  Then, the CPU 56 determines the current gaming state by confirming whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state (specifically, whether or not the time saving flag is set), the determination result, and S235. The variation pattern type determination table corresponding to the jackpot type is selected and set from the determination tables shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 in accordance with the jackpot type determined by (S237).

  Specifically, the CPU 56 selects a determination table as follows when it is determined in S235 that it is a probable big hit. When the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is not the short-time state, the CPU 56 sets a variation pattern type determination table in the normal state probability variation big hit determination table of FIG. Further, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the short-time state, the CPU 56 sets a short-time state probability change big hit determination table of 17 (b).

  Further, when the CPU 56 determines that it is a normal big hit in S235, the CPU 56 selects a determination table as follows. When the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is not the time saving state, the CPU 56 sets the normal state normal big hit determination table in FIG. Further, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the short-time state, the CPU 56 sets a variation pattern type determination table in the short-time state normal big hit determination table of 18 (b).

  Further, when the CPU 56 determines that it is a big hit in S235, the CPU 56 selects a determination table as follows. When the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is not the time saving state, the CPU 56 sets the normal state abrupt big hit determination table of FIG. Further, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the short-time state, the CPU 56 sets a variation pattern type determination table in the short-time state abrupt big hit determination table of 19 (b).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S232), the CPU 56 displays the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S213 or S223 and FIG. 7B. The small hit determination value shown is compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (S233). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect process (see S216) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 25), the CPU 56 It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small special determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. In addition, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect process (see S224) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 26), FIG. 7B. It is determined whether the small hit determination value set in the small special hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the small hit determination value (N in S233), it will be out of order, so the data of the first or second start winning designation command indicating the outage is set (S240). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the short-time state (specifically, whether or not the short-time flag is set) in S240, and the summation is suspended. The current gaming state is determined by checking whether or not the number of memories is 5 or more (specifically, whether or not the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5 or more), and according to the determination The deviation variation pattern type determination table is selected and set from the determination tables shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 (S241).

  Specifically, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is not the time-saving state and the total pending storage number is not 5 or more, the variation pattern type in the first determination table when the normal state is out of FIG. Set the judgment table. On the other hand, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is not the short-time state and the total pending storage number is 5 or more, the variation pattern type determination in the second determination table when the normal state is out of FIG. Set the table. Further, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the short-time state and the total pending storage number is not 5 or more, the variation pattern type determination table in the first determination table when the short-time state is out of FIG. Set. Further, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the short-time state and the total pending storage number is five or more, the variation pattern type determination in the second determination table at the time-short-time state deviation of FIG. Set the table.

  It should be noted that one of the determination tables is selected and set regardless of the gaming state or the total number of pending storages, rather than distinguishing which outage determination table is used according to the gaming state or the total number of pending storages. You may do it.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with the small hit determination value (Y in S233), since it is a small hit, the data of the first or second start winning designation command indicating the small hit is set ( S238). Then, the CPU 56 determines the current gaming state by confirming whether or not the gaming state is a short-time state (specifically, whether or not the short-time flag is set), and according to the determination, The variation pattern type determination table in the normal state small hit variation pattern type determination table in FIG. 18A or the variation pattern type determination table in the short state small hit variation pattern type determination table in FIG. 18B is set (S239). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table set in S241, S239, or S237 and the random number (random 3) for variation pattern type determination extracted in S213 or S223 as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. Among the random 3 numerical ranges that specify the variation pattern type, the numerical range to which the extracted random 3 corresponds is determined (S242).

  Then, based on the random 3 numerical range determined in S242, the CPU 56 transmits data (command data) for transmitting the first or second winning variation type designation command as shown in FIG. 22 for specifying the numerical range. ) Is set (S243).

  As described above, in the winning effect processing, the big hit determination, the big hit type determination, the small hit type determination, and the variation pattern type determination can be performed. Such big hit determination, big hit type determination, small hit type determination, and variation pattern type determination are executed in the same way in the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process when the start condition permitting the start of variation display is satisfied. Is done.

  In S231 and S232, an example is shown in which the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change when the probability change state is established. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit determination may be performed using only the normal big hit determination value even in the probability variation state.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the hit determination process (S59) that is called and executed by the special symbol process.

  Referring to FIG. 29, in the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks the value of the total number of pending storage (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (see FIG. 28) (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 9a is performed based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done. Here, the “common processing routine” is a program for realizing a specific series of processes, and in this embodiment, a series for performing variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It points to the program for realizing the process. In this embodiment, the “common processing routine” includes the processing of S55 to S61 in the special symbol normal processing described later, the variation pattern setting processing of S301, the display result specifying command transmission processing of S302, and the special symbol variation of S303. The process and the special symbol stop process of S304 are included.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  In this way, by executing the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data of the second reserved memory in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data of the first reserved memory. The following effects can be obtained. During a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state, the time-shortening control is performed, so that it becomes easy for the variable winning ball device 15 to win the game ball at the second start winning port 14. Therefore, during the predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state, the data in the second reserved memory is more likely to be generated than at other times. When the reserved storage data is stored in both the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer, the second reserved storage is more effective than the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the first reserved storage data. Since the variation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data is preferentially executed, it is possible to efficiently process the stored storage data that is likely to occur in the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state. The execution efficiency of the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b in the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be improved.

  In the RAM 55, 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, and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (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. Are stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory 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 (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  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.

  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.

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (S58). Before subtracting 1 from the count value of the total pending storage number counter in S58, the CPU 56 determines the count value in S58 as data necessary for determining the variation pattern according to the total pending storage number in the variation pattern setting process. Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55. The counter value stored in this way is used to determine the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process.

  Next, the CPU 56 calls and executes a hit determination process (S59). Referring to FIG. 30, in the hit determination process, CPU 56 first compares the big hit determination random number (random R) read out in S55 with the normal big hit determination value shown in the left column of FIG. Then, it is confirmed whether or not they match (S591).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the normal big hit determination value (S591N), the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set ( S592). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 determines the normal jackpot determination value among the jackpot determination random number (random R) read out in S55 and the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are compared with other determination values to check whether they match (S593).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the probability change big hit determination value (N in S593), the process proceeds to S598.

  On the other hand, when the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with the big hit determination value in S591 or S593 (when it is determined to be a big hit), the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag (S594). Then, in order to determine the jackpot type, a jackpot type determination table is set according to the type of the special symbol in which the start winning has occurred, that is, the type of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol (S595). . Specifically, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 7C when the change display to be executed is based on the first reserved storage data by the start winning to the first start winning opening 13. To do. On the other hand, the CPU 56 sets the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 7D when the change display to be executed is based on the second reserved storage data by the start winning to the second start winning opening 14.

  Then, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 2) read out in S55 (S596). Next, the data indicating the jackpot type determined in S596 is stored in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S597), and the process is terminated. For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, When the big hit type is “surprise big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the big hit determination value at the time of probability change in S593 (N in S593), the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) read in S55 and FIG. ) And the small hit determination value shown in FIG. 2) and confirms whether or not they match (S598). In this case, when the variation display to be executed is based on the first reserved stored data by the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the small hit determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7B. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in. In addition, when the variation display to be executed is based on the second reserved storage data by the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, the CPU 56 displays the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7B. It is determined whether or not it matches the set small hit determination value. When the random R matches the small hit determination value (when it is determined that the big hit is determined), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag (S599) and ends the process.

  Thus, in the winning determination process, the same processes as the big hit determination, the big hit type determination, and the small hit determination in the winning effect processing executed at the time of starting winning are performed. Therefore, according to the above-described prize-winning effect process, it is possible to prefetch the determination results of the big hit determination, the big hit type determination, and the small hit determination performed at the start of the variable display.

  In addition, a common subroutine program is used in the winning effect production process and the special symbol normal process which are executed in each of the first start port switch passing process and the second start port switch passing process which are executed at the time of starting winning. It may be used to make a big hit determination as described above.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (S60). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “2” as the small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise big hit”, “1”, which is the two round big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined as “normal jackpot”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “probable big hit”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S61).

  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 data indicating“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol. The indicated data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the special symbol process after the special symbol normal process, a process corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S310 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (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 (S91).

  When the big hit flag is set, the variation pattern type determination table corresponding to the big hit type determined in the hit determination processing in S59 is used according to the gaming state of the normal state or the short time state (the gaming state based on the short time flag). 17 to 19 shown in FIG. 17 to FIG. 19, the normal state probability variable big hit determination table, the short time state accurate variable big hit determination table, the normal state normal big hit determination table, the short time normal normal big hit determination table, and the normal state sudden hit big hit determination The variation pattern type determination table in any one of the table and the short time state sudden hit / hit determination table is selected, set as a determination table for determining the variation pattern type (S92), and the process proceeds to S96.

  When it is confirmed in S91 that the big hit flag is not set, it is checked whether or not the small hit flag is set (S93). When the small hit flag is set, the variation pattern type determination table corresponding to the small hit determined in the hit determination process in S59 is set according to the gaming state of the normal state or the short time state (based on the short time flag) To determine a variation pattern type by selecting a variation pattern type determination table in one of the normal state small hit determination table and the short time short hit determination table shown in FIG. (S94) and the process proceeds to S96.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed in S93 that the small hit flag is not set, it is a time of losing, and the total number of pending storages saved in S57 is read as the current number of pending storages (S94a). FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 show the current number of pending memories made up of the total number of pending memories read and the gaming state of the normal state or the short time state (determining the gaming state based on the short time flag). A variation pattern type table in one of the determination tables of the first determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state, the second determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state, the first determination table at the time of deviation from the short-time state, and the second determination table at the time-shortage state of deviation Select and set as a determination table for determining the variation pattern type (S95), and proceed to S96.

  Next, in S96, using the variation pattern type determination table set in any of S92, S94, and S95, the variation pattern type is selected and determined from random 3 read in S55 (S96). As described above, the variation pattern types (types of super reach including all of the super 1 to 4) subject to the pre-reading notice are common regardless of whether the state is a short-time state and the number of reserved memories. If the determination result (351 to 400) is assigned, the display result is determined to be out of order, depending on whether or not the time is short and the number of stored storages. First, the fluctuation pattern type determined by the pre-reading determination at the time of the start winning (a type of super reach including all of the super 1 to 4 with pseudo-ream) and the fluctuation based on the stored data of the start winning after the start winning The variation pattern type determined as the variation pattern type in the variation display at the start of display (a type of super reach including all of the supers 1 to 4 with pseudo-continuations) But so that the always match. Thereby, the prefetch determination can be accurately performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 selects a variation pattern determination table (see FIGS. 15 to 20) according to the variation pattern type determined in S96 (S97). Then, the CPU 56 extracts random 4 and determines a variation pattern from the extracted random 4 using the table selected in S97 (S98).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is set (S99). Thereby, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Further, the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command is set according to the special symbol for starting the variation display (S99a). Specifically, in S99a, a symbol variation designation command corresponding to the special symbol designated by the special symbol pointer is set. Thereby, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. The first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command is transmitted at the transmission timing after the variation pattern command is transmitted. As described above, the information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is included in the variable pattern command, so that S99a is not provided and the first symbol is displayed. The variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may not be transmitted.

  Then, the variation of the special symbol designated by the special symbol pointer is started (S100). Also, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S101). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S102).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs any one of the display control 1 designation to the display result 5 designation according to the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss information (see FIG. 21). Control to transmit.

  In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S110).

  If the jackpot flag is set, a display result designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set (S111). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot, a process for transmitting a display result 3 designation command indicating the probability variation jackpot is performed. On the other hand, when the big hit type is not a probable big hit but a sudden big hit, a process of transmitting a display result 4 designation command indicating that the big hit is a big hit is performed. When the big hit type is neither a probable big hit nor a sudden big hit, control is performed to send a display result 2 designation command indicating a normal big hit. Thereby, a display result designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG.

  In S110, when the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S116, and it is confirmed whether or not the small hit flag is set. When the CPU 56 confirms that the small hit flag is set in the process of S116, it sets the display result 5 designation command (S117). When the small hit flag is not set, a display result 1 designation command is set (S118). As a result, the display result designation command for designating the set small hit or miss is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG.

  Then, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating that the total reserved memory number is subtracted by 1 is transmitted (S119). Instead of transmitting the reserved storage number subtraction designation command, a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted. Further, the CPU 56 stores the transmitted display result designation command in the effect symbol type storage area in the RAM 55.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (S303) (S120).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (S125). When the variable time timer times out (S126), the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update (S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Further, a symbol confirmation designation command is set in the production control microcomputer 100 (S132). Thereby, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the hourly flag (S134), and sets a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S135). Thereby, the big hit start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a sudden big hit, a small hit / rush start designation command is transmitted. Otherwise, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a probable big hit or a sudden big hit is determined based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (S136). Thereafter, in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the big winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning opening is opened and a round is started.

  Moreover, the release mode according to the jackpot type is set (S137). As an opening mode, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of normal big hit and probability variable big hit (15 round big hit), 2 times in case of sudden big hit (2 round big hit)) is set in the big prize opening number counter. Set (S137). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S138).

  In S139, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of possible changes of the special symbol in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S140). Then, it is checked whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is 0 (S141). If the value of the time reduction counter is 0, the time reduction flag is reset (S142). Then, the CPU 56 sets a normal state designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S143). Thereby, the normal state designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG.

  Further, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S144). If the small hit flag is set, the small hit / rush start designation command transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 is set (S145). As a result, the small hit / probability start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big prize opening control timer (S146). Thereafter, in the pre-start process for small hits, the big prize opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big prize opening starts to be opened.

  Also, an opening mode corresponding to the small hit is set (S147). As an opening mode corresponding to the small hit, data for specifying that the number of times of opening is 2 times and the time of opening once is 0.5 seconds is set. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (S308) (S148). If the small hit flag is not set, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S149).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (S305). In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by 1 (S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 designates the big prize opening opening designation command (A1XX) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S403). Note that the CPU 56 recognizes the number of rounds by checking the value of the number-of-releases counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the CPU 56 drives the solenoid 21 to perform control for opening the special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) (S404), and decrements the value of the opening number counter by -1 (S405).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round is set in the big prize opening control timer (S406). For example, in the case of 15 round big hits, the maximum time is 29 seconds, and in the case of sudden hit big hits, the maximum time is 0.5 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the step large winning opening opening process (S306) (S415).

  FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by 1 (S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (S432). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by one (S433). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (S434). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S432 may be reversed.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 performs a control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the big prize opening (S435). ). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (S438). When the value of the number-of-opens counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening post-designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the end of the round). ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S439). Then, a value corresponding to the time (interval period) from the end of the round to the start of the next round (interval period) is set in the big prize opening control timer (S440), and the value of the special symbol process flag is opened. The value is updated according to the preprocessing (S305) (S441). The interval period is, for example, 5 seconds. In the case of a sudden big hit, it may be shorter than the 15R big hit.

  When the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a big hit end 2 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the data showing the big hit type is data showing the probability variation big hit. (S442, S447). Whether or not it is a probable big hit in S442 is, specifically, whether or not the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 in S74 is a value ("02" in this example) indicating the probable big hit. It can be determined by checking whether or not. Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end time (for example, the time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot game has ended) to the jackpot control timer (S449), and the value of the special symbol process flag Is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S307) (S450).

  When the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating the probability variation big hit but the data indicating the sudden big hit, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the small hit / surprise end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S443, S444). Whether or not it is a big hit hit in S443 is specifically whether the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 in S74 is a value ("03" in this example) indicating the big hit type. It can be determined by checking whether or not. When the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating the sudden big hit, control for transmitting the big hit end 1 designation command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (S445). Then, the process proceeds to S449.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big winning opening control timer in which the big hit end time is set (S154). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0 (whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed) (S155). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated. If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit type is a probability big hit or a sudden big hit (S158).

  When the big hit type is a probable big hit or a sudden big hit, a probability change flag is set (S159) and the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot is a sudden jackpot (S160). When the big hit type is a sudden big hit, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S164), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the type of big hit is not a sudden big hit (when it is a probable big hit), the process proceeds to S161. If the big hit type is not a probable big hit or a sudden big hit in S158 (usually a big hit), the process proceeds to S161.

  In S161, a time reduction flag is set (S161). Then, for example, 100 is set in the hourly number counter (S162). As a result, after the 15-round big hit gaming state such as the probable big hit and the normal big hit, the time-short state is controlled. On the other hand, at the time of the big hit game hit, the process proceeds to the special symbol normal process without directly setting the probability change flag as described above (directly proceeds from S160 to S164). Not controlled. Then, the CPU 56 performs a process for transmitting a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S163). As a result, a time reduction state designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. Next, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S164), and ends the process.

  Although the timers and flags to be handled are different, the small hit pre-release process in S308 is the same as the pre-big hit release process in S305, and the small hit open process in S309 is the same process as the mid-round process in S306. The small hit end process in S310 is the same process as the big hit end process in S307. However, unlike the case of the big hit end process, the probability change flag and the hourly flag are not set in the small hit end process. Therefore, at the small hit, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not set / reset.

  Next, the normal symbol process (S27) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (CPU 56) will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, when detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (S911), the CPU 56 executes a gate switch passage process (S912). Then, the CPU 56 executes any one of the processes shown in S900 to S903 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  Gate switch passage processing (S912): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value ("4" in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by one. Note that the LED of the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of extracting the value of the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (random 5) and storing it in a storage area (ordinary symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of passages through the gate.

  Normal symbol normal processing (S900): The CPU 56 can start normal symbol fluctuation (for example, the normal symbol indicator 10 does not display the normal symbol variation display, and the normal symbol indicator 10 hits the normal symbol indicator 10). When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not in the open / close operation based on the symbol being derived and displayed), the value of the gate passing memory number is confirmed. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). In the normal symbol normal process, when the special game state is the short time state, a setting is made to increase the determination value for determining that the normal symbol is hit, compared to the normal game state other than the short time state. Thereby, in the time-short state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Further, in the normal symbol normal process, the normal symbol variation time is set to be shorter in the time-short state than in the normal game state other than the time-short state. Thereby, in the time-short state, the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. Then, the normal symbol variation time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (S901).

  Normal symbol variation processing (S901): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10, and causes the normal symbol process timer to detect the normal symbol process timer. Set the stop symbol display time and start the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (S902).

  Normal symbol stop process (S902): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, it checks whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S900). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal electric accessory operating time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Also, it is confirmed whether or not the current game state is a special game state such as a short-time state. If the current game state is a special game state, the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) is released in the special game state. If the pattern (2 seconds × 2 times open) is selected and the normal game state other than the special game state is selected, the release pattern (1 second × 1) of the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) in the normal game state Open once) and set the selected release pattern. Specifically, in the special gaming state, an opening pattern is set in which the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is longer and the number of times of opening is larger than in the normal gaming state. Thereby, in the special game state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased (increased) compared to the normal game state than when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not in the short-time state. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric accessory operation processing (S903).

  Ordinary electric accessory actuating process (S903): The CPU 56 is based on the condition that the normal symbol process timer has not timed out, and the number of game balls won in the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) (second starting prize) The number of winnings to the mouth 14) is counted, and the ordinary electric winnings are counted with the set opening pattern (the opening / closing operation of the variable winning ball device 15 is performed). The normal electric accessory release pattern process is executed. When the normal symbol process timer times out, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S900). Further, in the ordinary electric accessory winning count process, when the counted number of winnings reaches a predetermined upper limit number such as 8, for example, even if the ordinary symbol process timer has timed out, the ordinary electric accessory The operation process is ended, and the open state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101). The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 8 ms), and the like (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (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 (S703), and executes the effect control process of S704 to S710.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a command analysis process for setting a flag according to the received effect control command (S704). Next, based on the received effect control command, information capable of specifying the contents of the on-hold storage data is stored in the first and second hit determination result storage buffers and the first and second variation type storage buffers provided in the RAM. In addition, a hold storage process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (S705). The effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S706). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a first decorative symbol display control process is performed (S707). In the first decorative symbol display control process, display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a is executed. Further, a second decorative symbol display control process is performed (S708). In the second decorative symbol display control process, display control of the second decorative symbol display 9b is executed. Furthermore, a random number update process for updating the count value of a counter (random counters SR1-1 to SR7 in FIG. 23) for generating a random number used for determining the aspect of the effect and the like is executed (S709). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702. The first decorative symbol display control process and the second decorative symbol display control process are the same as the special decorative symbol process executed by the game control microcomputer 560. The display control process may be shared, that is, realized by one program module, so that the program capacity executed by the production control microcomputer 100 may be reduced.

  41, 42 and 43 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis processing (S704). FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating configurations of a first hit determination result storage buffer, a first variation type storage buffer, a second hit determination result storage buffer, and a second variation type storage buffer.

  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.

  Referring to FIG. 41, in command analysis processing, effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a received command is stored in a command reception buffer formed in RAM (S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (S612). When reading is performed, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  As the command receiving buffer, for example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in the command reception buffer. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 21) is a predetermined command among the effect control commands stored in the buffer area.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (S617), the effect control CPU 101 uses the display result designation command (one of display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) as an effect control micro. The result is stored in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM of the computer 100 (S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag (S622).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag (S624). ). If the received effect control command is a small hit / accuracy start designation command (S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / accuracy start designation command reception flag (S626).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (S627), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (S628). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (S629), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (S630).

  If the received production control command is a power-on designation command (initialization designation command) (S631), the production control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the production display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. (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 (S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Control is performed (S634). Then, a power failure recovery flag is set (S635).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command or a jackpot end 2 designation command (S641), the presentation control CPU 101 uses a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag as a corresponding flag. Is set (S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit / abrupt end specification command (S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / abrupt end specification command reception flag (S644).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (S645), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (S646). If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (S647), the production control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (S648).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 44, the first hit determination result storage buffer, the first variation type storage buffer, the second hit determination result storage buffer, and the second variation type storage buffer will be described. 44A shows a first hit determination result storage buffer and a first variation type storage buffer, and FIG. 44B shows a second hit determination result storage buffer and a second variation type storage buffer. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the first hit determination result storage buffer stores data corresponding to the pre-reading determination result of hit determination designated by the first start winning designation command corresponding to the first special symbol ("missing", "probability big hit"). ”,“ Ordinary big hit ”,“ surprise big hit ”,“ small hit ”are specified according to the order in which the command is received, that is, the number corresponding to the upper limit number of reserved storage ) Storage area. The first variation type storage buffer is provided corresponding to the first hit determination result storage buffer, and data corresponding to the prefetch determination result of the variation pattern type specified by the first start winning variation type designation command (shown in FIG. 22). This is a buffer having a plurality of storage areas (numbers corresponding to the reserved storage upper limit number) for storing data specifying one of the numerical ranges in accordance with the order in which the commands are received. In FIG. 44, the arrows between the first variation type storage buffer and the first hit determination result storage buffer indicate the correspondence relationship of the storage areas between these buffers.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the second hit determination result storage buffer stores data corresponding to the prefetch determination result of the hit determination designated by the second start winning designation command corresponding to the second special symbol ("missing", " The number of data stored in accordance with the order of receiving (ie, data specifying any one of “probable big hit”, “normal big hit”, “surprise big hit”, “small hit”), that is, the number corresponding to the maximum number of reserved storage ) Storage area. The second variation type storage buffer is provided corresponding to the second hit determination result storage buffer, and data corresponding to the prefetch determination result of the variation pattern type designated by the second start winning variation type designation command (shown in FIG. 22). This is a buffer having a plurality of storage areas (numbers corresponding to the upper limit number of reserved storage) that store data in accordance with the order of reception). In FIG. 44, the arrows between the second variation type storage buffer and the second hit determination result storage buffer indicate the correspondence relationship of the storage areas between these buffers.

  In each of the first hit determination result storage buffer, the first variation type storage buffer, the second hit determination result storage buffer, and the second variation type storage buffer, “1” in FIG. ”,“ 2 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 4 ”in the order of the areas, and every time a reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received, the oldest data (data in the“ 1 ”area) is ordered. The data is managed so that the remaining data is shifted one by one to the area where the old data is stored. Thereby, in the first variation type storage buffer and the second hit determination result storage buffer, the stored storage data corresponding to the data stored in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer on the game control microcomputer 560 side. Is memorized.

  Referring to FIG. 42, if the received effect control command is the first start prize designation command or the second start prize designation command (S649), effect control CPU 101 performs the following process. When the first start winning designation command is received, data corresponding to the received first starting winning designation command is stored in the first hit determination result storage buffer provided in the RAM (S650). When the second start winning variation type designation command is received, data corresponding to the received second starting prize variation type designation command is stored in the second variation type storage buffer provided in the RAM (S650). . Then, the unprocessed number counter is incremented by 1 (S650A). As will be described later, the number of pending storages is added and displayed based on the value of the unprocessed number counter.

  If the received effect control command is the first start winning variation type designation command or the second start winning variation type designation command (S651), the effect control CPU 101 performs the following processing. When the first start winning variation type designation command is received, data corresponding to the received first starting prize variation type designation command is stored in a first variation type storage buffer provided in the RAM (S652). When the second start winning designation command is received, the data corresponding to the received second start winning designation command is stored in the second hit determination result storage buffer provided in the RAM (S652).

  When the received effect control command is a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (C300 in FIG. 22) (S653), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the hold subtraction counter for subtracting and updating the hold memory display. (S654). Based on the value of the hold subtraction counter, the hold storage display is subtracted and displayed as will be described later.

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (S655), the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (S656). If the effect control command received is a normal state designation command (S657), the effect control CPU 101 resets the time reduction state flag if the time reduction state flag is set (S658). This is because the time reduction flag is set in S656 corresponding to the time reduction state when the time reduction state ends and the state shifts to the normal state.

  By performing the processes of S655 to S658, whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the normal state or the short time state based on receiving the normal state designation command and the short time state designation command Can be recognized by the production control microcomputer 100. Specifically, when the gaming state is the normal state, the time reduction state flag is not set. In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time state, the short-time state flag is set. Thus, by confirming the state of the short-time state flag, it is possible to recognize in the effect control microcomputer 100 whether the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 executes processing corresponding to the received effect control command (S659), and proceeds to S611. The corresponding process is, for example, a process of setting data such as a flag corresponding to the received command.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing specific control contents of the hold storage process in S705. The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the unprocessed number counter is equal to or greater than “1” (S591). This unprocessed number counter is incremented by “1” in S650A every time a start winning designation command is received, and is decremented by “1” in S593 described later.

  When the unprocessed number counter is “1” or more, as shown in FIG. 10B, a process of adding and updating the hold storage display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is performed (S592). Specifically, it is the value of the unprocessed number counter based on the reception of either the first start winning designation command or the second start winning variation type designation command when the unprocessed number counter is incremented by 1 in S650A. Such data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. Then, when the pending storage display is added and updated in S592, based on the data, if the value is the value of the unprocessed number counter based on the reception of the first start winning designation command, the display number of the red first pending storage is displayed. If the value of the unprocessed number counter based on the reception of the second start winning designation command is added and updated, the display number of the yellow second reserved storage is added and updated. Then, “1” is subtracted from the unprocessed number counter (S593), and the process proceeds to S591. Thus, when the unprocessed number counter is “1” or more, the pending storage display in the total pending storage display unit 18c is added and updated until the unprocessed number counter becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, when the unprocessed number counter is not “1” or more (when it is “0”), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the hold subtraction counter is “1” or more (S594). This hold subtraction counter is incremented by “1” in S654 when the hold memory number subtraction designation command is transmitted. When the hold subtraction counter is “1” or more, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether data is stored in the second hit determination result storage buffer (S595).

  When data is stored in the second hit determination result storage buffer, the production control CPU 101 subtracts the number of reserved memories because the second reserved memory data is used for variable display in preference to the first reserved memory data. It is determined that the reserved storage data to be deleted according to the designated command is the second reserved storage data. Therefore, when data is stored in the second hit determination result storage buffer, the data “1” is erased in each of the second hit determination result storage buffer and the second variation type storage buffer, and the data in the storage buffer is stored. The contents are shifted as described above (S596).

  When no data is stored in the second hit determination result storage buffer, the CPU 101 for effect control uses the first stored memory data for fluctuation display, so that the stored memory data to be deleted in response to the reserved memory number subtraction designation command Is the first reserved storage data. Therefore, when no data is stored in the second hit determination result storage buffer, the data “1” is erased in each of the first hit determination result storage buffer and the first variation type storage buffer, and the data in the storage buffer is stored. The contents are shifted as described above (S597).

  When data is deleted in S596 or S597, as shown in FIG. 10D, a process of subtracting and updating the hold storage display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is performed (S598). Specifically, in S598, when the data is deleted in S596, the display number of the yellow second reserved memory is subtracted and updated, and when the data is deleted in S597, the display number of the red first reserved memory is subtracted and updated. . Then, the hold subtraction counter is decremented by “1” (S599), and the process proceeds to S594. Thereby, when the hold subtraction counter is “1” or more, the hold storage display in the total hold storage display unit 18c is subtracted and updated until the hold subtraction counter becomes “0”. If the hold subtraction counter is not “1” or more, the process is terminated.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation display mode of decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol). In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b are composed of two LEDs. Then, as shown in FIG. 46, the light is alternately turned on every predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). When the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the upper LED is turned on as a display result of a decorative symbol reminiscent of the jackpot (see FIG. 46A). Further, when the display result of the special symbol is changed to the off symbol, the lower LED is turned on as the display result of the decorative symbol reminiscent of the off symbol (see FIG. 46B).

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S706) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is 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 variation pattern command has been received, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset, and the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

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

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. Then, 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 (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect symbol (and the decorative symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

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

  In-round processing (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 (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

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

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

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation display result is determined to be off (S501). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. Note that whether or not it is determined to be off may be confirmed based on a fluctuation pattern command that can specify whether or not to make a hit (big hit, small hit). If it is decided to be out of sync, a command corresponding to a non-reach fluctuation pattern that does not become reach (a fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuation) (a fluctuation pattern command that indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuation) is received as a fluctuation pattern command. It is confirmed whether or not (S502). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the effect control CPU 101 uses the predetermined error symbol determination data table to determine a stop symbol that does not become a reach of the effect symbol ( The process proceeds to S504) and S516. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols. In the process of S503, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and extracted using the detachable symbol determination data table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. The symbol corresponding to the random number is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the left, middle and right effect symbols. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reachable symbols, the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally a jackpot symbol combination (probability big hit symbol combination, normal jackpot symbol combination, random jackpot symbol combination) (In this embodiment, it is the same as the combination of the small hit symbols)), or if it matches the combination of the small hit symbols, correct so that it becomes the combination of the off symbol (for example, correction to shift the right symbol by one symbol) Each stop symbol is determined. In addition, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally a reach symbol, the stop symbol is corrected so as to be a combination of non-reach symbols (for example, correction for shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and stopping each symbol. The symbol is determined.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern), the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the reach combination (S505). The process proceeds to S516. In the process of S505, numerical data (random number) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol of the middle symbol, which is determined as a stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. Also in this case, if it happens to be a combination of a big hit symbol, a combination of a big hit symbol (the same applies to a combination of a small hit symbol), or a combination of a small hit symbol, Each stop symbol is determined by performing correction (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  When it is not determined to be out of play (S501), the effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbols of the effect symbols constituting the winning symbol combination according to the hit type including the big hit and the small hit ( The process proceeds to S503) and S516.

In S503, the winning symbol combination is determined according to the winning type as follows.
The effect control CPU 101 determines the type of jackpot based on which display result designation command among the display result 2 designation command to display result 5 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area, Judge that it is a hit.

  When it is determined that the probability variation big hit is decided, the probability variation big hit symbol determination table is used, and the combination of the probability variation big hit symbol (for example, “7, 7, 7” for the left, middle and right are either The combination of odd symbols is selected and determined. In the probability variation big hit symbol determination table, each of the numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined probability variation big hit symbols. When determining the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is combined with the probability variation jackpot symbol combination using the probability variation jackpot design table. Is determined as a combination of stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that the normal big hit symbol is determined, the normal big hit symbol determination table is used to set the normal big hit symbol combination (for example, the left, middle and right are “2,” 2) ”is selected and determined. In the normal jackpot symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined types of normal jackpot symbols. When determining the combination of the normal jackpot symbol, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is extracted from the normal jackpot symbol determination table. Is determined as a combination of stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is determined to make a big hit, it uses the straightness decision table, and the combination of the big hit symbols (for example, “6, 4” for the left, middle, and right). , 6 "or" 4, 6, 4 "). In the accuracy symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of accuracy symbol combinations. When determining the combination of the winning big hit symbol, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is configured using the winning symbol determination table. The combination of the stop symbol of the left, middle and right effect symbols is determined.

  In this embodiment, the combination of specific symbols for reaching is described as an example of the combination of the winning big hit symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the left, middle, and right are “ It may be composed of combinations of chances such as “1, 2, 3” and “1, 3, 2” that do not reach. In addition, the combination of symbols for winning a big hit may include a combination of symbols for reach and a combination of symbols for non-reach.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is determined to make a small hit, the combination of the small hit big hit symbols (for example, “6” for the small hit big hit symbols is used using the small hit symbol determination table). , 4, 6 "or" 4, 6, 4 "). In the small hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of small hit symbol combinations. When determining the small hit symbol combination, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is extracted using the small hit symbol determination table. Is determined as a combination of stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. Note that the multiple types of chance items in the small symbol design determination table may all be the same as the chance items in the accuracy symbol determination table, and some of them are the same as the chance events in the accuracy symbol determination table. May be. Further, the plurality of types of chance items in the small hit symbol determination table may be different from the chance items in the accuracy symbol determination table, but similar and difficult to distinguish.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect setting processing for setting the effect pattern (S506). Then, it is determined whether or not a continuous notice interruption flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is interrupted is set (S507).

  When the continuous notice interruption flag is not set, the first notice effect flag indicating that the first notice effect that performs the notice effect with the first special symbol as the notice subject is executed, or the second special symbol as the subject of notice. It is determined whether or not the second notice effect flag indicating that the second notice effect that performs the notice effect is being executed is set (S508). When neither the first notice effect flag or the second notice effect flag is set, a determination is made as to whether or not a prefetch notice is to be executed, and a prefetch notice effect determination process for determining the contents of the prefetch notice effect is executed ( S509), the process proceeds to S517. The processing content of the pre-reading notice effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when either the first notice effect flag or the second notice effect flag is set, it is determined whether or not the first notice effect flag is set (S510). When the first notice effect flag is not set, that is, when the second notice effect flag is set, the process proceeds to S517. When the first notice effect flag is set, it is determined whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (S511). In S511, it is determined whether or not the symbol to be variably displayed is the second special symbol by determining whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set. When the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S517.

  The second special symbol is variably displayed in preference to the first special symbol. Therefore, when the second special symbol is executed during the period in which the continuous notice for the first special symbol is being executed, the continuous notice (the continuous notice for the first special symbol) is interrupted or The process for ending is performed in the continuous notice interruption process in S512. Therefore, if it is determined in S511 that the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, continuous notice interruption processing is performed (S512). The specific processing content of the continuous notice interruption processing will be described later with reference to FIG. In S510 and S511, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing such continuous notice interruption processing is satisfied.

  In the continuous notice interruption process (S512), in order to suspend the continuous notice, the data of the continuous notice number, the fluctuation count counter, the continuous notice start flag, and the contents of the continuous notice are transferred from the RAM work area to the specific area of the RAM. Or save these data or reset these data. Specifically, when the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol determined that the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set in S511 becomes a display error result, the data is saved as described above, Set the continuous notice interruption flag. On the other hand, when the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol determined that the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set in S511 is the big hit display result, the data is reset as described above and the continuous notice interruption is performed. Do not set the flag. After the continuous notice interruption process, the process proceeds to S517.

  If it is determined in S507 that the continuous notice interruption flag is set, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (S513). The situation in which this determination is made is that the continuous notice is interrupted based on the fact that the variable display of the second special symbol that is out of the execution of the continuous notice for the first special symbol is executed with priority. After the change display is executed, a new change display is executed.

  When the first special symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set, the second special symbol variation display is newly executed, and since the interrupted continuous notice cannot be resumed, the process proceeds to S517. On the other hand, when the first special symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, it is a time when the first special symbol variation display is newly executed, and since the interrupted continuous notice can be resumed, the continuous notice interruption process The continuous notice count, fluctuation counter, continuous notice start flag, and continuous notice contents stored in the specific area for interrupting the continuous notice are set (returned) in the RAM work area. Then, the first notice effect flag is set (S515), and the continuous notice interruption flag is reset (S516). Thereby, the interrupted continuous notice is resumed. Then, the process proceeds to S517.

  In S517, it is determined whether the first notice effect flag or the second notice effect flag is set (S517). When neither the first notice effect flag nor the second notice effect flag is set, the process proceeds to S520. On the other hand, when either the first notice effect flag or the second notice effect flag is set, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice start flag, which is a flag set in S519 when the continuous notice is started, is set. (S517A). When the continuous notice start flag is set, the process proceeds to S520. On the other hand, when the continuous notice start flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the variation counter is equal to the number of continuous notices (S518). The variation counter is a counting means for subtracting and updating the number of variation displays executed until the variation display based on the pending storage data subject to continuous advance notice is executed. In the symbol stop process, subtraction is updated once. The number of continuous notices is determined in the prefetch notice effect determination process in S509 when the continuous notice is started, and is the number of variable displays in which continuous notice is performed.

  If the counter value of the variation counter is not equal to the continuous notice count in S518, the process proceeds to S520. On the other hand, if the count value of the variation counter is equal to the continuous notice count in S518, a continuous notice start flag that is a flag to be set when starting the continuous notice is set (S519), and the process proceeds to S520. That is, in S518, when it is decided to execute the continuous notice in the pre-read notice effect determination process (S509), the continuous notice is not interrupted before the variable display based on the reserved storage data to be noticed is executed. Processing that allows the execution of continuous notice to be started when the number of variable displays executed before the execution of the variable display based on the pending storage data subject to the advance notice is equal to the set number of continuous notices Is done.

  In S520, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns (S520). In S520, the effect control CPU 101 performs a plurality of types of symbol variations stored in the symbol variation control pattern table in accordance with the various effect control (effect operations) patterns designated by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Of the control patterns, one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the specified various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as an effect control pattern to be used as the effect of the variable display. Furthermore, in S520, when executing a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream, an effect control pattern is selected and determined such that a temporary stop is performed with the temporary stop symbol determined in the process of S506. The effect control pattern including the continuous notice effect specified by the contents of the pre-reading notice effect determined in the process of S509 is selected and determined as the effect control pattern used as the effect of the variable display. Further, in S520, when the continuous notice start flag is set, the effect control pattern including the continuous notice effect specified by the effect of the pre-reading notice determined in the process of S509 is used as the effect of the variable display. The production control pattern to be selected is determined.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100, for example, the production display during the period from the start of the production design change until the final production design that is the final stop design is stopped and displayed. The data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as the effect display change display operation in the display area of the device 9, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation in the pseudo-continuous effect, and the effect display operation in the notice effect, Multiple types of symbol variation control patterns are stored.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, an effect symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various types of performance operations is included, and the contents of the various types of performance control, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series. As the symbol variation control pattern table, a symbol control pattern table composed of control data for controlling the effect operation of the effect symbol, and a control for controlling the effect operation of the notice effect different from the effect operation of the effect symbol By providing a notice control pattern table made up of data and using a combination of control data for controlling the effect operation of these effect symbols and control data for controlling the effect operation of the notice effect, one symbol variation You may comprise so that the production | presentation operation | movement similar to the case where the production | presentation operation of a symbol and the production | presentation operation of a notice may be performed with a control pattern table.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S520 (S521). Then, the process timer (production setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S522).

  After performing the process of S519, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect device (effect parts) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1). The control of the production display device 9 as various types, various lamps as production components, the speaker 27 as production components, and the movable members 78 and 84 as production components is started (S524). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. 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, a drive signal for operating the movable member 78 is output according to the movable member control data.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S525). The variation time timer is a timer for measuring the variation time from the start of variation of the effect symbol to the stop display of the final stop symbol. The value of the production control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the production symbol variation processing (S802) (S526).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process of S506. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines in S1551 whether or not the effect control CPU 101 performs a specific effect as an effect that requires a temporary stop symbol such as “pseudo-continuous” to be determined. (S1551). Whether or not the specific effect is performed is determined according to whether or not the variation pattern command indicates that it is “pseudo-continuous”. When the specific effect is not performed, the effect setting process is terminated, and when the specific effect is performed, the temporary stop symbol is determined as follows.

  When a specific effect such as “pseudo ream” is performed, the effect control CPU 101 uses a pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform a plurality of types of temporary stop. The temporary stop symbol combination to be used is determined from the symbol combinations. In the quasi-continuous temporary stop symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR4-1 to SR4-4 is associated with each combination of a plurality of predetermined temporary stop symbols. The temporary stop symbol determined based on the numerical data extracted from SR4-1 is determined as the pseudo continuous first temporary stop symbol. The temporary stop symbol determined based on the numerical data extracted from SR4-2 is determined as the pseudo continuous second temporary stop symbol. The temporary stop symbol determined based on the numerical data extracted from SR4-3 is determined as the pseudo continuous third temporary stop symbol. The temporary stop symbol determined based on the numerical data extracted from SR4-4 is determined as the pseudo continuous fourth temporary stop symbol.

  Specifically, in the case of the production of “pseudo-continuous”, the pseudo-continuous first temporary stop symbol determining random number SR4-1 to the pseudo-continuous The 3 temporary stop symbol determining random number SR4-3 is selected, and each random number is extracted to determine each of the temporary stop symbol at the first temporary stop to the temporary stop symbol at the third temporary stop.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 50, the timing at which the effect such as the notice effect is performed when the variation display of the normal variation (without pseudo-continuous) is performed and when the variation display of the pseudo-continuous is performed will be described. . FIG. 50 is a timing chart for explaining the effect when the variation display of the normal variation (without pseudo-continuous) is performed and the effect when the pseudo-variable variation display is performed.

  FIG. 50A is a timing chart in the case where change display is performed due to normal change (without pseudo-continuous). Timing 1 indicates the timing when the fluctuation starts. Timing 2 shows the timing when time T has elapsed from timing 1 and the confirmed effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Timing 3 shows a timing when a pseudo-variable display or a non-pseudo-variable display is started as the next variation display.

  FIG. 50B is a timing chart in the case where the variable display is performed once in the pseudo-series. As shown between the timings 1 and 2, after the first fluctuation is performed and the chance eyes are temporarily stopped, the re-change is performed and the chance eyes are temporarily stopped again. FIG. 50C is a timing chart in the case where the fluctuating display is performed twice. As shown between timings 1 and 2, the first fluctuation is performed, the chance is stopped, the first re-variation is performed, the chance is temporarily stopped again, and the second re-variation is performed. Opportunity is temporarily stopped.

  In the fluctuation display of normal fluctuation (without pseudo-continuous), the notice effect of continuous notice is executed once during the fluctuation display between timings 1 and 2. While displaying the fluctuation of the pseudo-series after the execution of the continuous notice, the effect that is related to the effect of the continuous notice as described above in each of the initial fluctuation in the pseudo-series and the re-variation excluding the final re-variation Is executed. For this reason, between timings 1 and 2, an effect that has relevance to the effect of the continuous notice is executed once in (B) and twice in (C).

  Next, the execution conditions of the continuous notice as the prefetch notice will be described. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a comparison between an example in which the prefetch notice can be executed and an example in which the prefetch notice cannot be executed.

  In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice is a predetermined notice for either the first reserved memory corresponding to the first special symbol or the second reserved memory corresponding to the second special symbol depending on the gaming state. This is performed based on prefetching the contents of the pending storage within the determination range. The reserved storage content of the first reserved storage is confirmed based on prefetching the storage information of the first hit determination result storage buffer and the first variation type storage buffer. Further, the stored content of the second reserved memory is confirmed based on prefetching the storage information in the second hit determination result storage buffer and the second variation type storage buffer.

  In the present embodiment, the pre-reading notice has a number of reserved memories in the notice determination range from which data is extracted when prefetching of the hold memory is performed, and even one of the reserved memories in the notice determination range is a big hit (There is a probable big hit, a normal big hit, and a sudden big hit) This is executed on the condition that the variation pattern types of the pending storage are all non-reachable variation pattern types, and that the advance notice determination of a predetermined probability is executed for the advance notice execution determination target. .

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51, the preliminary determination range for extracting data when pre-reading the hold memory is all the hold information of the first hold memory (up to 4) or all of the second hold memory. (Maximum 4 pieces) of pending storage information, and all the storage information of the first hit determination result storage buffer and the first variation type storage buffer is the notice determination range.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 51A and 51B, even one big hit (including a probable big hit, a normal big hit, and a sudden big hit), a small hit, or a pseudo-missing pseudo in the pending determination range storage memory. If there is a hold storage in which the change display of the continuous change pattern type is performed, the hold storage is specified as a notice execution determination target.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (A), when all of the variation patterns of the reserved storage that are won prior to the advance notice determination target within the advance determination range are normal variation (non-reach) variation pattern types, A condition for determining the notice execution is established for the notice execution determination target. This is because, when performing a continuous notice in the fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern type of normal fluctuation (non-reach), the fluctuation notice is displayed with a shorter fluctuation time compared to the fluctuation display that reaches in the normal fluctuation. This is because it is possible to give the player an impression of being executed. Then, for the notice execution determination target for which the condition for performing the notice execution determination is satisfied, the display result varies depending on the type of display result of the big hit display result, the small hit display result, and the display result that is out of place (pseudo-continuous display) It is then determined whether or not a notice is executed. Therefore, in the case as shown in FIG. 51A, continuous notice can be executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), at least one variation pattern type other than the normal variation (non-reach deviation) is selected as the variation pattern type of the reserved storage that is won prior to the advance notice determination target within the notification determination range. When there is (probable big hit, normal big hit, sudden big hit, small hit, or reach out), the condition for performing the advance execution determination for the advance execution determination target is not satisfied. This is because when a continuous notice is given in the fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern type that is the reach, the fluctuation display is performed longer than the normal fluctuation that is not the reach. This is because it may be difficult for the player to recognize, and may give the player an impression that the notice has been interrupted. Therefore, in the case as shown in FIG. 51 (B), continuous notice cannot be executed.

  52 and 53 are flowcharts showing the pre-reading notice effect determination process (S509) in the effect symbol variation start process. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing a prefetch notice execution determination table. 55, 56, and 57 are diagrams showing a continuous notice count determination table. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a continuous notice pattern determination table. Hereinafter, the prefetch notice effect determination process will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 to 58.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the high base is in operation based on whether or not the time reduction state flag is set (S517). About S517, if the time-short state flag is set, it is determined that the base is high, and if the time-short state flag is not set, it is determined that the base is not high.

  If it is determined that the high base is not being used, the data in the all pending storage stored in the first hit determination result storage buffer is extracted to a predetermined area of the RAM (S551A). Then, the data of all pending storage stored in the first variation type storage buffer is extracted to a predetermined area of the RAM (S551A). On the other hand, when it is determined that the high base is being used, the data in the all pending storage stored in the second hit determination result storage buffer is extracted to a predetermined area of the RAM (S551C). Then, the data in the all pending storage stored in the second variation type storage buffer is extracted to a predetermined area of the RAM (S551D).

  The data extracted in this way is used to determine whether or not to execute a prefetch notice. Therefore, in the low base state (normal state), only the first special symbol is subject to the advance notice, and in the high base state (short time state), only the second special symbol is subject to the advance notice.

  Next, in S551A, S551B or S551C, S551D, the number of data extracted from the first hit determination result storage buffer and the first variation type storage buffer, or from the second hit determination result storage buffer and the second variation type storage buffer (holding storage) It is determined based on the extracted data whether or not the number of data corresponding to the number is 2 or more (S552). This is because, if the extracted data is not 2 or more, the change display based on the hold storage is not performed twice or more, so that it is not a continuous notice. When it is determined that the extracted data is not 2 or more, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the extracted data is 2 or more, based on the extracted data, the reserved storage of the advance notice determination range (the all stored storage from which the data of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory is extracted) )), It is determined whether or not there is a pending storage in which a variable display that is a pseudo hit of a big hit (including a probable big hit, a normal big hit, and a sudden big hit), a small hit, or an outlier is performed (S553). ).

  When it is determined that there is no pending storage in which a variable display that becomes a pseudo-continuation of one big hit, small hit, or out of the hold storage in the notice determination range is finished, the processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that any one of the big hits, the small hits, or the fake display of the fluctuating display which is a losing pseudo-ream is included in the hold judgment range of the notice determination range, the big hits, the small hits or the off Is determined as a notice execution determination target (S554). Then, it is determined whether or not all of the variation patterns of the reserved storage won before the subject of the advance notice determination determined in S554 within the advance determination range are normal variation (non-reach) variation pattern types (S555). ).

  If the variation pattern types of the reserved storage that has been won first do not correspond to the variation pattern types of normal variation (non-reach), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variation pattern type of the stored memory that has been won first is all the variation pattern type of normal variation (non-reach), as described above, in order to determine the advance execution determination for the advance execution determination target, Based on the data extracted from the hit determination result storage buffer, a hit determination result (big hit, small hit, or disparity (pseudo-continuous)) corresponding to the reserved storage subject to the notice execution determination is specified (S556).

  Next, based on the information of the hit determination result specified based on S556, it is determined whether or not the notice execution determination target is a big hit (S557). When it is determined that the notice execution target is a big hit, as described above, based on the data extracted from the hit judgment result storage buffer, the big hit type of the notice execution judgment target (probable big hit, normal big hit, or sudden big hit) ) Is specified (S558). Then, the numerical value data of SR5 for continuous notice execution determination is extracted, and it is determined whether or not the prefetch notice is executed based on the prefetch notice execution determination table provided corresponding to the jackpot type specified in S558 ( The process proceeds to S559) and S564.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 54, the prefetch notice execution determination table will be described. The pre-reading notice execution determination table is a data table used for determining whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed, and SR5 (1 to 100) for continuous notice execution determination has a pre-reading notice (executes the pre-reading notice). And a determination result that there is no prefetching notice (no prefetching notice is executed). In the prefetch notice execution determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch notice based on the extracted value of SR5.

  The pre-reading advance notice execution determination table includes (A) a probable big hit prefetching advance notice execution determination table, (B) a normal big hit prefetching advance notice execution determination table, (C) a sudden big hit prefetching advance notice execution determination table, and (D). As shown in the small hit hour pre-reading notice execution determination table and the error pseudo-simultaneous pre-reading notice execution determination table in (E), it is provided for each pre-reading determination result (by display result) of the notice execution determination target.

  The probability variation jackpot pre-reading advance notice execution determination table of (A) is used when the notice execution determination target is a probability change big hit. The normal big hit pre-reading advance notice determination table of (B) is used when the notice execution determination target is a normal big hit. (C) Predictive notice execution determination table for predictive big hits is used when the notice execution judgment target is a sudden big hit. The small hit prefetching advance notice execution determination table of (D) is used when the notice execution determination target is a small hit. The error pseudo-simultaneous pre-reading notice execution determination table of (E) is used when the object of the notice execution determination is out of date and becomes a pseudo-ream.

  In the pre-reading notice execution determination tables of (A) to (E), as is clear from the allocation of SR5 data for the pre-reading notice and no pre-reading notice, it is determined to execute the prefetching notice based on the extracted value of SR5. Probability big hit prefetching advance notice execution determination table> Normal big hit prefetching notice execution determination table> Abrupt big hit prefetching notice execution determination table> Small hit prefetching notice execution determination table> It is set so as to be a large and small relationship. Therefore, the pre-reading notice is executed at the highest rate when the notice execution decision target is a probable big hit, so when the continuous notice as the pre-reading notice is executed, the player's expectation for the probable big hit is increased. Can do. In addition, the pre-reading notice is executed more frequently when the 15R big hit such as the probable big hit and the normal big hit becomes the 2R big hit such as the sudden big hit. It is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for 15R big hit. In addition, since the rate of pre-reading notices is higher when the big hits such as probable big hits, normal big hits, and sudden big hits are made than when the big hits or loses, continuous notices as pre-reading notices are executed. When this is done, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be increased.

  Next, referring to FIG. 52, in S559 described above, when the big hit type specified in S558 is a probable big hit, the pre-reading notice execution determination is performed using the probable big hit pre-reading notice execution determination table of FIG. do. Further, when the big hit type identified in S558 is a normal big hit, the execution determination of the prefetch notice is determined using the normal big hit prefetch notice execution determination table of FIG. 54 (B). Further, when the big hit type identified in S558 is a sudden big hit, the execution judgment of the prefetch notice is judged using the sudden big hit prefetch notice execution judgment table of FIG. 54 (C).

  Further, when it is determined in S557 that the advance notice determination target is not a big hit, it is determined whether the advance notice determination target is a small hit based on the information of the hit determination result specified in S556. (S560). When it is determined that the notice execution determination target is a small hit, the SR5 numerical data for continuous notice execution determination is extracted, and the pre-read notice execution determination is performed using the small hit pre-read notice execution determination table of FIG. (S561) and proceed to S564.

  Further, when it is determined in S560 that the advance notice determination target is not a small hit, it can be determined that it is an outlier (pseudo-continuous), so the value of SR5 for continuous advance notice determination. Data is extracted, and the execution of the pre-reading notice is determined using the error pseudo-sequential pre-reading notice execution determination table of FIG. 54E (S563), and the process proceeds to S564.

  In S564, it is determined whether or not it has been determined to execute the prefetching notice in the prefetching notice execution determination in S559, S561, or S563 (S564). If it is not determined to execute the pre-reading notice, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the prefetching advance notice, the hold storage of the prefetching notice execution determination target is determined to be the advance notice target as the hold storage to actually make the prefetching advance notice. Based on the extracted data, a process for specifying the number of pseudo-continuations, that is, the number of re-variations of the pseudo-series, is performed for the reserved storage to be notified determined in S565 (S565).

  Next, based on the information of the hit determination result specified based on S556, it is determined whether or not the notice target is a big hit (S566). When it is determined that the advance notice target is a big hit, based on the data extracted from the hit judgment result storage buffer as described above, the big hit type of the advance notice judgment target (probable big hit, normal big hit, or sudden big hit) Specify (S566A). Then, the SR5 numerical data for continuous notice execution determination is extracted, and the numerical data, the number of re-variations of the pseudo-continuous specified in S565, and the hold specified based on the data extracted as described above Based on the stored number, the number of times of continuous notice as a pre-read notice (the number of variable display times for executing the continuous notice) is determined by the continuous notice number determination table provided corresponding to the jackpot type specified in S5566A ( S567). Then, the process proceeds to S571.

  Here, the continuous notice count determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The continuous notice count determination table is a data table used to determine the number of executions of the continuous notice, and continuously for each combination of the re-variation count (1 to 4) and the reserved storage count (1 to 4) of the pseudo continuous. SR7 for determining the number of advance notices is assigned to each of 1 to 4 consecutive notice numbers. In the continuous notice number determination table, the number of continuous notices is determined based on the combination of the re-variation number (1-4) of the pseudo-series and the stored number (1-4) and the extracted value of SR7.

  The continuous notice number determination table shown in FIG. 55 (a) is a continuous notice number determination table shown in FIG. 55 (a), the regular big hit number / continuous notice number determination table shown in FIG. 55 (b), the sudden big hit per notice number determination table shown in FIG. As shown in the 56 (b) small hit consecutive notice count determination table and the phantom pseudo-continuous notice count determination table in FIG. 57 (a), it is provided for each prefetch determination result of the notice target.

  The probability variation jackpot continuous notice count determination table in FIG. 55A is used when the subject of notice becomes a probability change jackpot. The normal big hit consecutive notice count determination table in FIG. 55 (b) is used when the notice target is a normal big hit. 56A is used when the notice target is a surprise big hit. The small hitting continuous notice count determination table in FIG. 56 (b) is used when the notice target is a small hit. The outlier pseudo-continuous notice count determination table in FIG. 57 (a) is used when the subject of notice falls out and becomes a pseudo-continuous.

  In the probability variation big hit consecutive notice number determination table in FIG. 55 (a), the normal big hit consecutive notice number determination table in FIG. 55 (b), and the sudden big hit consecutive notice number determination table in FIG. The data is set so that the number of continuous notices is determined as any one of 1-4. Accordingly, in these tables, the maximum number of re-variations of the pseudo-series is four times, and the maximum number of continuous notices selected when the number of re-changes of the pseudo-series is four is 4. The total number of effects as the total number of effects is eight.

  In the small hit consecutive notice count determination table of FIG. 56 (b) and the phantom pseudo-continuous notice count determination table of FIG. The data is set so as to be determined. However, in these tables, for example, the maximum number of consecutive notices selected when the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream is 4 is set to 2, and the total number of these effects is limited to 6 or less. Data for the number of consecutive notices is set.

  56 and 57, in the probability variation big hit continuous notice count determination table, the normal big hit success notice count determination table, the sudden big hit success notice count determination table, and the small hit success notice count determination table, Regarding the combination with the number of reserved memories, the number of consecutive notices of four times as well as the number of consecutive notices of three times and the number of consecutive notices of two times are also shown in the following relationship: probability big hit> normal big hit> sudden big hit> small hit Thus, a large number of SR7 determination values may be allocated. In this way, it can be clarified that the greater the number of consecutive notices, the easier it is for the player to control the advantage (for example, the advantage of the number of rounds and the probability change).

  In the continuous notice number determination table shown in FIGS. 55 to 57, the number of continuous notices such as 1 to 4 times is determined at a different rate depending on the number of pseudo-variations. Specifically, the ratio at which the number of continuous notices is determined is set such that the number of continuous notices increases as the number of re-variations of the pseudo-series increases. Therefore, as the number of continuous notices increases, the player's expectation can be increased.

  Further, in the continuous notice count determination table when the big hit shown in FIGS. 55 (a), 55 (b), and 56 (a), the small hit or miss shown in FIGS. 56 (b) and 57 (a). Compared with the continuous notice number determination table at the time, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting relatively many continuous notices such as four or three consecutive notices is increased. Therefore, as the number of continuous notices increases, the player's expectation can be increased.

  In addition, in the consecutive notice number determination table for the big hit shown in FIG. 55A, FIG. 55B, and FIG. 56A, the probability variable big hit consecutive notice number determination table> the normal big hit consecutive notice number determination table> surprise Data is set so that a relatively large number of continuous notices such as four or three consecutive notices are selected because of the size relationship of the big hit consecutive notice number determination table. Therefore, as the number of continuous notices increases, the player's expectation can be increased.

  Also, in the continuous notice count determination table shown in FIGS. 55 to 57, the larger the total number of effects of the pseudo-continuous re-variation count and the continuous notice count of the continuous notice, the different the ratio depending on the pseudo-variable re-variation count. The number of continuous notices such as 1 to 4 times is determined. Specifically, the ratio at which the number of continuous notices is determined is set such that the number of continuous notices increases as the number of re-variations of the pseudo-series increases. Thereby, a player's expectation can be raised, so that the frequency | count of continuous notice increases.

  In addition, as described above, the total number of performances of the re-variation number of the pseudo-continuous and the continuous notice number of continuous notices is limited to 6 or less when there is no big hit such as the off-set pseudo-ream and small hits. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit such as a probable big hit, a normal big hit, and a sudden big hit, the total number of effects of the re-variation number of the pseudo-ream and the continuous notice number of continuous notices is not limited to six or less. Therefore, since the ratio controlled for jackpot depends on the total number of performances, the degree of expectation for being controlled to a specific gaming state differs depending on the total number. As a result, the player's expectation to be controlled to the specific gaming state can be changed in a stepwise manner from when the continuous notice is started until when the re-variable display is executed. It is possible to improve the game entertainment related to the effect using the re-variable display.

  Next, referring to FIG. 53, in S567 described above, when the jackpot type specified in S566A is a probable big hit, the number of consecutive notices is determined using the probability variation big hit continuous notice count determination table in FIG. 55 (a). . Further, when the big hit type specified in S566A is a normal big hit, the number of continuous notices is determined using the normal big hit continuous notice number determination table of FIG. 55 (b). Further, when the big hit type identified in S566A is a sudden big hit, the number of continuous notices is determined using the sudden big hit continuous notice number determination table of FIG. 56 (a).

  Further, when it is determined in S566 that the advance notice target is not a big hit, it is determined based on the data extracted as described above whether the advance notice target is a small hit (S568). When it is determined that the notice target is a small hit, the SR7 numerical data is extracted, and based on the numerical data, the number of re-variations of the pseudo-series specified in S565, and the data extracted as described above. Based on the specified number of pending storages, the number of consecutive notices is determined using the small hit consecutive notice number determination table of FIG. 56B (S569). In S569, the number of continuous notices is determined so that the total number of effects is limited to 6 or less based on the data setting in the small hits continuous notice number determination table as described above. Then, the process proceeds to S571.

  Further, when it is determined in S568 that the advance notice determination target is not a small hit, that is, when it becomes an outlier pseudo-ream, the numerical data of SR7 is extracted, and the numerical data and the pseudo-ream specified by S565 are extracted. Based on the number of re-variations and the number of reserved storages specified based on the data extracted as described above, the number of consecutive notices is determined using the quasi-continuous notice number determination table shown in FIG. Determine (S570). In S570, the number of continuous notices is determined so that the total number of effects is limited to 6 or less, based on the data setting in the above-described false pseudo-continuous notice number determination table. Then, the process proceeds to S571.

  In S571, the continuous notice count determined in S567, S569 or S570 is set in the continuous notice count setting area of the RAM (S571). Then, based on the data extracted as described above, the initial value of the fluctuation count counter that subtracts and updates the number of fluctuation displays executed until the fluctuation display based on the pending storage data subject to continuous advance notice is executed. Is set in the RAM variation count counter area (S572). This initial value is set to the total number of reserved memories stored before the reserved storage subject to the advance notice among the reserved memories in the advance notice determination range.

  Then, SR6 for determining the continuous notice pattern is extracted, and the display result of the notice object of the continuous notice specified based on the extracted data as described above (probability big hit, normal big hit, sudden big hit, small hit, missed pseudo Based on the continuous notice pattern determination table provided corresponding to the type of ream, a plurality of kinds of continuous notice patterns (A character 95A or B character 95B shown in FIGS. 10 to 12) are displayed as the continuous notice pattern to be executed. (Continuous notice pattern).

  Here, the continuous notice pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The continuous notice pattern determination table is a data table used to determine the continuous notice pattern, and SR6 (1 to 105) for determining the continuous notice pattern appears as a continuous notice pattern using the appearing A character 95A. It is allocated to the continuous notice pattern using the B character 95B. In the continuous notice pattern determination table, the continuous notice pattern is determined as one of the continuous notice patterns based on the extracted value of SR6.

  The continuous notice pattern determination table includes (A) a probable big hit continuous notice pattern determination table, (B) a normal big hit continuous notice pattern determination table, (C) a sudden big hit continuous notice pattern determination table, and (D). As shown in the small hit hour continuous notice pattern determination table and the phantom continuous consecutive notice pattern determination table in (E), it is provided for each judgment result (display result) for the notice target.

  The probability change big hit continuous notice pattern determination table (A) is used when the notice target is a probability change big hit. The normal big hit continuous notice pattern determination table in (B) is used when the notice target is a normal big hit. The (C) sudden hit big hit continuous notice pattern determination table is used when the notice target is a hit big hit. The small hitting continuous notice pattern determination table of (D) is used when the notice target is a small hit. The error pseudo-sequential continuous notice pattern determination table (E) is used when the notice target is lost and becomes a pseudo-ream.

  In addition, in the error quasi-continuous continuous notice pattern determination table of (E), SR6 (8) for determining the continuous notice pattern according to the number of times of quasi-continuous re-variation (1 to 4 times) corresponding to the variation pattern type to be notified. 1 to 105) are allocated to the continuous notice pattern using the A character 95A and the continuous notice pattern using the B character 95B.

  In the continuous notice pattern determination tables of (A) to (E), as is clear from the allocation of the SR6 data, the ratio at which the continuous notice pattern using the B character 95B is determined based on the extracted value of SR6 is a probable big hit. Hourly continuous notice pattern determination table> Normal big hit time continuous notice pattern determination table> Abrupt big hit time continuous notice pattern determination table> Small hit time continuous notice pattern determination table> Outgoing pseudo-continuous notice pattern determination table Is set. Therefore, when the notice target is a probable big hit, the rate of execution of the continuous notice pattern using the B character 95B is the highest, so when the continuous notice is executed with the continuous notice pattern using the B character 95B, Can increase the expectation of a promising big hit. Also, since the rate of continuous notice pattern using the B character 95B is higher when the 15R big hit such as the probability big hit and the normal big hit becomes the 2R big hit such as the sudden big hit, the B character is executed. When a continuous notice is executed with a continuous notice pattern using 95B, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for 15R jackpot. In addition, when the big hit such as the probable big hit, the normal big hit, and the sudden big hit is performed, the rate of execution of the continuous notice pattern using the B character 95B is higher than that when the big hit is lost or lost. When the continuous notice is executed with the continuous notice pattern using the character 95B, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be enhanced.

  Further, in the error quasi-continuous continuous notice pattern determination table of (E), as is clear from the allocation of the SR6 data, the ratio at which the continuous notice pattern using the B character 95B is determined based on the extracted value of SR6. , Pseudo series 4 times> pseudo series 3 times> pseudo series 2 times> pseudo series 1 time. Further, as described above, the ratio of big hits is set higher as the number of re-variations of the pseudo-series increases. Therefore, even if the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream increases, the rate of execution of the continuous notice pattern using the B character 95B is higher even when the continuation notice is lost. When executed, the player's expectation can be maximized.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the continuous notice interruption process (S512) in the effect symbol fluctuation start process.

  The effect control CPU 101 displays the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol to be executed from now on, based on the information as to whether or not the jackpot indicated by the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is used. Is a big hit (probability big hit, normal big hit, sudden big hit) (S581).

  When it is determined that the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol is a big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control executes the continuous notice to end the continuous notice being executed based on the notice subject of the first special symbol. In order to do this, the continuous notice count, the variable display count counter, and the data related to the continuous notice contents stored in the work area of the RAM are reset (S582), and the process proceeds to S585. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol is not a big hit (when it is out of place), the effect control CPU 101 performs the continuous notice being executed based on the notice subject of the first special symbol. In order to temporarily suspend, the data related to the continuous notice count, variable display count counter, jackpot, and continuous notice contents stored in the RAM work area is saved in a specific area provided as a data save area in the RAM. (S583) and the process proceeds to S584.

  In S584, a continuous notice interruption flag is set (S584). Then, the process proceeds to S585. In S585, the first notice effect flag is reset (S585), and the process ends. As described above, when the continuous notice interruption flag is set and the first notice effect flag is reset, the process proceeds from S507 to S513 in the effect symbol variation start process of FIG. 48, so that the first symbol designation command reception flag is set. Until it is set, that is, until the variable display of the first special symbol is newly started, the process for the effect related to the continuous notice is not executed, and the continuous notice being executed is interrupted. In addition, when the first symbol designation command reception flag is set after interruption of the continuous notice, the interrupted continuous notice is resumed, for example, the data saved in S514 to S516 of the effect symbol variation start process of FIG. 48 is restored. The process for making it perform is performed. On the other hand, when the continuous notice interruption flag is not set and the first notice effect flag is reset, the data related to the continuous notice is reset, and the process for resuming the continuous notice cannot be executed. The notice will end. Therefore, when the continuous notice for the first special symbol is being executed, the continuous notice is ended when the variable display of the second special symbol for which the display result is a big hit is performed, while the display result is a big hit. When the variable display of the second special symbol that does not become is performed, the continuous notice is interrupted and then resumed.

  Here, the process table will be described with reference to FIGS. 60 and 61. FIG. 60 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 process data as data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control execution data. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation display time (variation time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the effect symbol display mode) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described.

  Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display.

  In the process table, for example, different process data is set for each of the above-described effect operations of the effect pattern such as the pseudo-ream and the slip, and further, whether or not the above-mentioned notification is performed and the effect operation of the notification pattern Different process data is set depending on Therefore, for example, when it is decided to execute a notice effect in a variation display based on a certain variation pattern, process data capable of executing the notice effect based on the notice pattern determined in the variation pattern is selected according to the decision. Will be.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 controls the flashing of the light emitter in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and controls the sound output from the speaker 27. Further, the production control CPU 101 controls each of the movable member 78, the movable member 84, and the vibration motors 87a, 87b, 87c in a manner set in the movable member control data.

  In the process table, for example, different process data is set for each of the above-described effect operations of the effect pattern such as the pseudo-ream and the slip, and further, whether or not the above-mentioned notification is performed and the effect operation of the notification pattern Different process data is set depending on Therefore, for example, when it is decided to execute the notice effect in the variation display based on a certain variation pattern, the process data that can execute the notice effect based on the notice pattern determined in the variation pattern is selected. It becomes.

  The process table shown in FIG. 60 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each production control pattern. The process table corresponds to, for example, more specifically the above-described symbol variation control pattern table and various effect control pattern tables.

  FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effects executed according to the contents of the process table. The effect control CPU 101 executes display control according to effect control execution data in the process table. That is, when the time corresponding to the timer value set as the process timer set value elapses, according to the next effect control execution data in the process table, the effect display device 9, the light emitter such as LED, the speaker 27, the movable member 78, 84 and the process of controlling the vibration motors 87a, 87b, and 87c are repeated, so that an effect in the change of the effect symbol is realized. In addition, dummy data (data not specifying control) is set in data (for example, movable member control data) corresponding to an effect part that is not controlled during the fluctuation period.

  Referring to FIG. 60, when the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of S519, the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1) are displayed. Accordingly, the production device (production display device 9 as production component, various lamps as production component, speaker 27 as production component, movable members 78 and 84 and production motors 87a, 87b and 87c as production components) The control is started (S520). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. 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. In addition, drive signals for operating the movable members 78 and 84 and the vibration motors 87a, 87b, and 87c are output in accordance with the movable member control data.

  Next, the relationship between the variation period and the process table when realizing the variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous production will be described. For example, a case where two temporary stop periods are provided and three fluctuations (including the first fluctuation) are executed will be described as an example. Production control from the start of fluctuation to the first temporary stop is executed based on the production control execution data set in the process table of the first production, and production from the first temporary stop to the second temporary stop is performed. Control is executed based on the production control execution data set in the process table of the second production, and production control from the second temporary stop to the final stop of the symbol is set in the process table of the third production It is executed based on the effect control execution data that has been performed.

  When the pseudo continuous effect change display is performed, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the first change in S521. In the case where the pseudo continuous effect change display is performed, the effect control CPU 101 includes process data corresponding to a series of changes from the start of the change to the last stop of the re-change including the temporary stop and the re-change in the pseudo-continuous. You may make it perform a variable display using.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (S802) in the effect control process.

  In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S841), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S842). Then, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S843).

  Until the process timer times out (S843N), the process proceeds to S846. If it is determined in S843 that the process timer has timed out (S843Y), the process data is switched (S844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (S844). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on process data such as display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data set next. The rendering device is controlled in accordance with the contents of the process data (S845).

  As described above, by performing time management using the process timer and sequentially switching the process data, various effect controls including the variable display control as shown in FIGS. 60 and 61 are performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable time timer has timed out based on the value of the variable time timer (S847). If the variation time timer has timed out (Y in S847), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S849). On the other hand, when the variable time timer has not timed out (N in S847), it is confirmed whether or not a confirmation command reception flag indicating that a symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S848). When the confirmation command reception flag is not set (N in S848), the effect symbol changing process is terminated. On the other hand, when the confirmed command reception flag is set (Y in S848), the process proceeds to S849. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out (N in S848), the control shifts to the variation stop when receiving the symbol determination designation command. For example, it shows a long variation time due to noise between substrates. Even when a variation pattern command is received, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol has ended).

  In addition, the part which performs the process of S841-S845 based on the fluctuation pattern containing the effect of a "pseudo ream" is equivalent to the re-change effect control process which performs a re-change effect.

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (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 the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (S871). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to S883. In this embodiment, when a combination of jackpot symbols is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in S882. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, 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, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in S872 to S882 is executed. Without proceeding, the process proceeds to S883.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (out-of-order symbol, small hit symbol, sudden hit big hit symbol, normal big hit symbol, or probable big hit symbol) (S872). ).

  In this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 101 receives a symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560 or when the change time timer has timed up, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. showed that. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 101 may perform control to stop and display the effect symbol only when the symbol determination designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first notice effect flag or the second notice effect flag is set (S873). When the first notice effect flag or the second notice effect flag is not set, the process proceeds to S880. On the other hand, when the first notice effect flag or the second notice effect flag is not set, the continuous notice for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being stored, so the variation counter is set to 1. Subtraction is performed (S874). As a result, during the continuous notice, the variation counter is updated by subtraction every time the variation display is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice start flag is set (S875). When the continuous notice start flag is not set, the process proceeds to S880. On the other hand, when the continuous notice start flag is set, 1 is subtracted from the continuous notice number counter which is a counter for counting the number of times the continuous notice is executed (S876). Thereby, after the continuous notice start flag is set and the continuous notice is started, the continuous notice number counter is subtracted and updated every time the variable display is executed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the count value of the continuous notice count counter is “0” (S877). When the count value is not “0”, the process proceeds to S880. On the other hand, when the count value is “0”, the continuous notice start flag is reset (S878). In this way, when the count value of the continuous notice count counter becomes “0”, the continuous notice start flag is reset, and the continuous notice is ended.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not a small hit symbol, a sudden big hit symbol, a normal big hit symbol, or a probable big hit symbol is displayed in the process of S872 (that is, whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made) (S880). When it is determined in the process of S872 that the small hit symbol, the sudden big hit symbol, the normal big hit symbol, or the probable big hit symbol is not displayed (that is, when the outlier symbol is displayed), the production control CPU 101 performs the production control. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S881), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S872 that the small hit symbol, the sudden big hit symbol, the normal big hit symbol, or the probable big hit symbol has been stopped, the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (S882). A jackpot start designation command reception flag (a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag) indicating that a jackpot start designation command has been received or a small hit indicating that a jackpot start / surprise start designation command has been received / Check whether or not the sudden start designation command reception flag is set (S883). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / surprise start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (S884), and displays a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect. Select (S885).

  The effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag when the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / coincidence start designation command reception flag is set. Also, in the process of S885, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table such as a fanfare effect corresponding to the hit type. Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S886), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data) 1) In accordance with the production device (production device 9 as production component, various lamps as production component, speaker 27 as production component, movable members 78 and 84 as production components, vibration motors 87a and 87b. , 87c) is executed (S887). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S888).

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second short time state, a modified example of the process of determining the number of continuous notices in the prefetch notice effect determining process will be described.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing a part of the prefetch notice effect determining process according to the second embodiment. FIG. 64 shows processing that replaces S565 to S575 shown in FIG. 53 in the prefetch notice effect determination processing shown in FIGS. 52 and 53 in the first embodiment.

  The processing in FIG. 64 differs from the processing in FIG. 53 in the processing in S569A to S570D. S569A to S570D are processes that can replace S569 and S570 in FIG.

  When it is determined in S568 that the notice target is a small hit, the numerical data of SR7 is extracted, and the numerical data, the number of re-variations of the quasi-continuous specified in S565, and the data extracted as described above are extracted. The number of consecutive notices is determined based on the number of reserved storages specified based on the table for determining the number of consecutive notices of small hits different from FIG. 56 (b) (S569A). The small hitting continuous notice count determination table used in S569A is not such that the continuous notice count as shown in FIG. 56B is limited to the total number of effects, but the continuous notice count as shown in FIG. What is not limited to is used. Specifically, in S569A, the continuous notice count determination table as shown in FIG. 56 (b) can be selected up to four consecutive notice counts when the small hit continuous notice notice storage count is 4, and the reserved memory is stored. A table is used in which a maximum of 3 consecutive notice counts can be selected when the number is 3, and a maximum of 2 consecutive notice counts can be selected when the reserved storage number is 2. After S569A, the process proceeds to S570B.

  When it is determined in S568 that the subject to be notified is not a small hit, the SR7 numerical data is extracted, the numerical data, the number of re-variations of the pseudo-continuous specified in S565, and the data extracted as described above. The number of consecutive notices is determined based on the number of reserved memories specified based on, using a false pseudo continuous notice number determination table different from FIG. 57 (S570A). In the missed pseudo-continuous notice count determination table used in S570A, the continuous notice count as shown in FIG. 57 is not limited to the total effect count, but the continuous notice count as shown in FIG. What is not used is used. More specifically, in S570A, the quasi-continuous continuous notice count determination table as shown in FIG. 57 can be selected with a maximum of four consecutive notice counts when the reserved memory count is 4, and the reserved memory count is 3. In some cases, a maximum of 3 consecutive advance notices can be selected, and when the number of reserved memories is 2, a maximum 2 advance notices can be selected. After S570A, the process proceeds to S570B.

  In S570B, the number of continuous notices determined in S569A or S570A and the number of re-variations of the pseudo-continuous specified in S566 are added to calculate the total number of effects (S570B). Next, it is determined whether or not the total number of effects calculated in S570B is 6 or less (less than 7) (S570C). When the total number of effects is 6 or less, the process proceeds to S571. On the other hand, when the total number of performances is not 6 or less (when it is 7 or more), the number of continuous notifications is reduced by reducing the number of continuous notifications so that the total number of performances is 6 or less (S570D), and S571. Migrate to For example, if the number of re-variations of the pseudo-run specified in S566 is 4, and the number of continuous notices determined in S569A or S570A is 3, the total number of effects is 7 or more. As will be described below, the number of continuous notices is determined again by subtracting 1 from the number of successive notices. As described above, when the display result of the notice target is out of date, the total number of effects is limited to 6 or less.

  By performing such a process, as in the case of the first embodiment, the total number of effects is also limited to 6 or less in the second embodiment when the display result of the notice target is off.

  In S570D, when the total number of effects is limited to 6 or less, the total number of effects is limited to 6 or less by subtracting the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream without subtracting the continuous notice count. Also good.

  Further, as a process of limiting the total number of effects to 6 or less, the following process may be performed. For example, the number of pseudo-changes and the number of continuous notices are determined without limitation, and when the total number of effects is 7 or more, processing is performed to limit the number of pseudo-changes that are actually performed. Specifically, when the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream is determined to be 4 and the number of continuous notices is determined to be 3, and when the total number of effects is determined to be 7 or more, the continuous notice is executed for the number of times (3 times). Then, in the pseudo-variable display, a prohibition process is performed to limit the execution of the fourth re-variation display so that the actual re-variation display is performed three times.

  In the above embodiment, a gaming machine provided with two special symbol indicators (first special symbol indicator 8a and second special symbol indicator 8b) as a variation display unit is taken as an example. The same control can be performed for a gaming machine provided with a symbol display.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27 and the like) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output lamp 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the like, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to 100. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  Further, as described above, the control for establishing the variable display start condition based on the second reserved stored data in preference to the variable display start condition based on the first reserved stored data, that is, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. The control to be executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol may be applied to a gaming machine that does not perform the above-mentioned time reduction control (control to set the high base state).

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the case of the first embodiment, when the notice target of the pre-reading notice does not become a big hit, the total number of effects of the pseudo-variable re-variation number and the variable display number for executing the continuous notice in S569 and S570 of FIG. The number of continuous notices is limited so that it becomes 6 or less. However, when the notice target is a big hit, the total number of effects is not restricted in S567 of FIG. In the case of the second embodiment, the number of consecutive notices is limited so that the total number of performances is “6” or less in S570D of FIG. 64 when the notice object of the pre-read notice is not a big hit. If so, the total number of effects is not limited in S567 of FIG. In this way, when the total number of performances is 7 or more, only when the subject of the pre-reading notice is a big hit, and when it is off, the total number of productions is limited to 6 or less. The ratios are different. Therefore, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit gaming state varies depending on the total number of effects. Thereby, the player's expectation to be controlled to the big hit gaming state can be changed in a stepwise manner from when the continuous notice is started until when the pseudo-variable display is executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment related to the production using the pseudo-variable display.

  (2) When it is determined that the game state is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, when the notice target of the pre-reading notice is not a big hit according to S569 and S570 in FIG. 53 in the first embodiment and S570D in FIG. 64 in the second embodiment. In addition, the number of continuous notices is limited so that the total number of effects, which is the sum of the number of re-variations of the pseudo-series and the number of variable display times for executing the continuous notice, is “6” or less, that is, less than “7”. In this way, since the total number of performances is regulated to be less than the predetermined number of times, the degree of expectation for controlling to the big hit gaming state differs depending on the total number of performances. Thereby, the player's expectation to be controlled to the big hit gaming state can be changed in a stepwise manner from the time when the continuous notice is started to the time when the pseudo-series re-variation is executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment related to the production using the re-variation of the pseudo-ream.

  (3) For the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream, in the determination table of FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the super-reach fluctuation pattern type with the pseudo-ream (super 1-super 4 fluctuation pattern type with the pseudo-ream) Since the same determination data of 351 to 400 of random 3 is allocated regardless of the number of starting memories, a common determination value is allocated regardless of the number of reserved memories. It can be determined whether or not the variation pattern type of the super-reach variation pattern accompanied with the pseudo-ream. In addition, since different judgment values are assigned according to the number of reserved memories, for the variation patterns of types other than the super reach variation pattern type with pseudo-ream, it varies at different rates depending on the number of reserved memories. Since it is possible to select a pattern, it is possible to improve the execution efficiency of the special symbol variation display, and to prevent the variation display execution efficiency from being reduced as much as possible.

  (4) For example, when the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream is determined to be 4 when the notice target is out of place by S518 and S519 in FIG. 48, the fluctuation of the continuous notice is only twice as shown in FIG. Since the number of times of display is not selected, in order to prevent the continuous notice from being interrupted in such a case, a setting is made so that the continuous notice is started from a fluctuation time that is close to the noticeable fluctuation time in which the fluctuation display is performed in a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern. . As a result, when it is determined not to control to the big hit gaming state and it is determined that the pseudo-variation variation pattern is executed, when the number of times of the pseudo-variation re-variation is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, Since the execution of the continuous notice is started with a fluctuation close to the fluctuation display in which the re-variation pattern is executed, the timing of the fluctuation display at which the continuous notice is executed and the timing of the fluctuation display at which the pseudo-variable re-variation is executed. By avoiding the interval, it is possible to prevent the relevance of the presentation between the continuous notice and the re-variation of the pseudo-reams from fading.

  (5) As shown in S559 of FIG. 52 and FIG. 54, the rate of determination to execute the pre-reading notice (continuous notice) is different depending on the type of jackpot, so that the continuous notice is given at different ratios depending on the type of jackpot game state. Since it is executed, the player can be made to pay more attention to the effect of the continuous notice and the re-variation of the pseudo-ream, so that the game entertainment can be further improved.

  (6) In S567 of FIG. 53, as shown in FIGS. 55 and 56, the number of executions of the continuous notice of 4 to 1 is different depending on the types of big hits such as probability variation big hit, normal big hit, and sudden big hit. Selected. In this way, the notice effect is executed with the number of executions of the variable display determined at different ratios according to the type of the big hit gaming state, so that the player is further paid attention to the effect of the continuous notice and the re-variation of the pseudo-ream. Since it is possible, the game entertainment interest can be further improved.

  (7) As shown in S242 of FIG. 27, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the number of times of pseudo-variation re-variation, and the random numbers classified according to the number of times of pseudo-re-variation as shown in FIG. Like the first start winning variation type designation command and the second starting prize variation type designation command indicating the numerical range of the command, a command according to the determined number of re-variations of the pseudo-series is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is done. As shown in S567, S569, S570 in FIG. 53, and S567, S569A, S570A to S570D in FIG. 64, the number of consecutive notices is based on the command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 by the effect control microcomputer 100. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 can share the control burden when executing the effect of continuous notice and the re-variation of the pseudo-ream. Thereby, the control burden of the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In each of the above embodiments, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. The circuit may be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  (2) In each of the embodiments described above, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 may transmit another board (for example, (Sound / lamp board having the functions of the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 3 or the circuit mounted on the audio output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35) An effect control command may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command, and the effect display device 9 and the decorative design indicators 9a and 9b are changed. You may make it transmit to the microcomputer 100 for presentation control to control. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  (3) Based on the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect display device 9 as an effect part, and is used as a special symbol display specified by the symbol variation designation command. Since it is configured to execute the corresponding notice effect, even if two special symbol indicators (special symbol indicator 8a and special symbol indicator 8b) are provided, the player is informed of the progress of the game ( It is possible to make it easy to grasp which variation display means is producing an effect corresponding to the variation display.

  (4) Based on the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect display device 9 as an effect component, and is used as a special symbol display specified by the symbol variation designation command. Even if two special symbol displays (the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b) are provided, the game can be played even if the variation display effect according to the corresponding variation mode is executed. It is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game (such as which special symbol display is used to produce the display corresponding to the variation display) and to enrich the variations of the game.

  (5) In each of the above-described embodiments, a display composed of two LEDs is used as the second symbol display as the special symbol indicator. However, the ornament symbol display has such a configuration. Not limited. For example, you may comprise one or more 7 segment LED. In addition, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that is not provided with a decorative symbol display.

  (6) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing a gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  (7) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (8) In embodiment mentioned above, the example which comprises the 1st special symbol indicator 8a and the 2nd special symbol indicator 8b by the same kind of indicator (7 segment LED) was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured by different types of displays. Specifically, one of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be a seven-segment display and the other may be a dot matrix display. One of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a 7-segment display, and the other is composed of an LED display such as the decorative symbol display 9a, 9b. May be.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 that is variably displayed when it is detected that the game ball has passed the gate 32 is the predetermined display result (winning symbol). In this example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the variable symbol ball apparatus 15 may be controlled to be in the open state when it is detected that the game ball has passed the gate 32 without providing the normal symbol display 10. .

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 that is variably displayed when it is detected that the game ball has passed the gate 32 is the predetermined display result (winning symbol). In this example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the variable symbol ball apparatus 15 may be controlled to be in the open state when it is detected that the game ball has passed the gate 32 without providing the normal symbol display 10. .

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a specific variation pattern of the pseudo-series (a variation pattern that specifies information related to variation such as the number of variations), and the variation is performed using the effect control command. Instructing the pattern, the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes a specific variation pattern of the pseudo-series (a variation pattern that specifies information related to variations such as the number of variations) based on the rendering control command, and varies the pseudo-series. An example of executing variation display with patterns was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production control microcomputer 100 may determine a specific variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous (an effect pattern including a re-change notification effect). For example, the game control microcomputer 560 side transmits a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side stores the pseudo-series stored corresponding to the received variation pattern command. Based on the presence / absence and information on the number of fluctuations in the pseudo-series, a specific variation pattern of the pseudo-series may be determined. Furthermore, when determining the re-variation number of the pseudo-ream on the side of the production control microcomputer 100, the continuous notice number of the continuous notice and the re-variation number of the pseudo-ream based on the determination result of whether it is a big hit or not. The total number of times (the total number of effects) may be set at different ratios. In such a case, the decision is made so that the total number of effects is limited to a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times or less) when it is off.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the game control microcomputer 560 determines the number of times of pseudo-continuous change is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production control microcomputer 100 determines the number of times of change of the pseudo-continuous. You may make it do. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a variation pattern command that can specify whether or not to execute a pseudo-ream, and the effect control microcomputer 100 is determined to execute a pseudo-ream. Is received, the number of fluctuations of the pseudo-ream is determined.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, three types of display devices are provided as a display device for variably displaying the symbol as identification information: a special symbol display device, a decorative symbol display device, and a production symbol display device. An example was given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one display device for displaying an image, such as the effect display device 9 for displaying the effect symbol described above, is provided as a display device for variably displaying the symbol as identification information. The special symbol, the decorative symbol, and the effect symbol as described above may be unified into one type of symbol, and the variation display of the symbol and the display of various effect images may be performed.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, two types of characters are provided as the pre-reading notice characters. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of characters may be provided to select the characters. The effect pattern for the prefetching notice is not limited to displaying the character for the prefetching notice, but a prefetching notice such as selectively displaying a plurality of types of background images provided for the prefetching notice. Any effect pattern may be used as long as it is an effect pattern that displays an image capable of specifying the image. In addition, as an effect pattern for prefetching notice, an effect pattern selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns may be used, or one effect pattern fixed in advance may be used.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, as the effect control command indicating the prefetch determination result, the first and second start winning designation commands indicating the hit determination result and the first and second start winnings capable of specifying the variation pattern type. An example is shown in which two commands, a time variation type designation command, are transmitted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a single command capable of specifying both information of the hit determination result and the variation pattern type may be transmitted as an effect control command indicating the prefetch determination result. In this way, the types of effect control commands can be reduced.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 58, the example has been described in which the notice pattern for each variable display for which the notice is continuously given is collectively determined when the notice pattern for the notice is continuously determined. Specifically, an example is shown in which characters to be displayed in each variable display are determined collectively. However, when determining the notice pattern of the continuous notice, the notice pattern in each variable display for performing the continuous notice may be individually determined for each variable display. By doing so, it is possible to increase the variation of the notice pattern of the continuous notice.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54, when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the prefetch determination, the prefetch is performed regardless of whether or not the variation pattern type at the time of the big hit is a pseudo-continuous. An example of making a decision to execute a notice was given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the pre-reading determination, it may be determined to execute the pre-reading notice only when the variation pattern type at the time of the big hit becomes a pseudo-continuous. (When the variation pattern type is not pseudo-continuous, the pre-reading notice cannot be executed). For example, when deciding to execute a pre-reading notice regardless of whether the fluctuation pattern type at the time of a big hit is a pseudo-continuous, the fluctuation display based on the hold memory that is the subject of the notice when the continuous notice is being executed When a fluctuation display of a fluctuation pattern type other than super reach such as normal reach that does not become a pseudo-ream is displayed, normal reach is displayed only when it is a big hit, so at that time the notice target becomes a big hit Is recognized by the player. On the other hand, if the decision to execute the pre-reading notice is made only when the variation pattern type at the time of the big hit is a pseudo-ream, the notice target becomes a big hit by the type of the fluctuation pattern in this way. It is possible to prevent the player from recognizing.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the variation type in which the prefetch determination result of the variation pattern type is specified by any one of the numerical ranges divided according to the classification of the random numerical range 3. An example using the specified command was given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of a numerical value range, a variation type designation command that directly designates a variation pattern type may be used.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 53, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the number of pseudo-series fluctuations, and the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the determined pseudo-series fluctuations. Based on the number of times, an example in which the number of continuous notices is determined so that the total number of effects is limited to a predetermined number or less is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game control microcomputer 560 determines both the number of pseudo-variations and the number of continuous notices, and designates the determined number to the effect control microcomputer 100 by the effect control command. May be. In that case, the game control microcomputer 560 may determine both the number of pseudo-series fluctuations and the number of continuous notices so that the total number of effects is limited to a predetermined number or less. In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 determines both the number of pseudo-variations and the number of continuous notices without considering that the total number of effects is limited to a predetermined number or less. The production control microcomputer 100 is instructed by the control command, and the production control microcomputer 100 changes the pseudo-series so that the production total number of times is limited to a predetermined number or less when the production total number exceeds the predetermined number. You may make it perform the process which changes any one or both of the frequency | count and continuous notice frequency.

  (20) In the embodiment described above, for example, as shown in FIG. 53, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the number of pseudo-series fluctuations, and the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the determined pseudo-series fluctuations. Based on the number of times, an example in which the number of continuous notices is determined so that the total number of effects is limited to a predetermined number or less is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game control microcomputer 560 determines the number of continuous notices, instructs the effect control microcomputer 100 by the effect control command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 is determined. Based on the number of consecutive notices, the number of fluctuations in the pseudo-continuous may be determined so that the total number of effects is limited to a predetermined number or less.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 53, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the number of pseudo-series fluctuations, and the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the determined pseudo-series fluctuations. Based on the number of times, an example in which the number of continuous notices is determined so that the total number of effects is limited to a predetermined number or less is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control microcomputer may determine the number of pseudo-series fluctuations and the number of continuous notices so that the total number of effects is limited to a predetermined number or less.

  (22) In addition to the effect of continuous notice as a pre-reading notice, the notice as a change notice effect that informs that a big hit will be made in the change display (this time change display) that triggers a big hit. You may make it perform this time notice (henceforth a change notice effect) as a thing which may give notice of doing). In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the effect control microcomputer 100 is a big hit based on the information on the hit and the change pattern indicated by the effect control command capable of recognizing the hit and change pattern of the change pattern command or the like, Whether or not to execute the change notice effect (current notice) based on the determination table in which the data is set so that the execution ratio becomes higher when a specific change pattern (specific super reach) is reached. Can be determined. In such a configuration, the fluctuating notice effect (current notice) for the second special symbol executed preferentially is used when the first look-ahead notice effect flag is executed, that is, the first When the continuous notice for the special symbol is being executed, a process for prohibiting the determination as to whether or not to execute the variable notice effect for the second special symbol may be performed. In such a configuration, when the continuous notice effect is performed, the start of the variable display start condition is established based on the stored storage information in which numerical data corresponding to the big hit or the pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern (super reach) is stored. This is a notice effect restricting means for prohibiting performing a change notice effect in all the change indications. According to such a configuration, the continuous notice effect is performed based on the fact that the numerical data corresponding to the big hit or pseudo-variable variation pattern is stored as the storage information, and when the continuous notice effect is performed. It is forbidden to perform a change notice effect (current notice) on all the change displays before the start condition of the change display based on the stored storage information in which numerical data corresponding to the change pattern of the jackpot or pseudo-ream is stored. Is done. As described above, when the continuous notice effect is performed, in all the variable displays before the start condition of the variable display based on the stored storage information storing the numerical data corresponding to the big hit or the pseudo-variable variation pattern is established. Since the change notice effect is prohibited, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the continuous notice effect is being executed.

  (23) The notice effect limiting means described above may be configured as follows. The advance notice effect restricting means holds in the second hold storage means (second hold storage buffer) when the continuous notice effect is performed based on the hold storage information of the first hold storage means (first hold storage buffer). The stored information is stored, and the second start condition (start condition of the second special symbol) is prioritized over the first start condition (start condition of the first special symbol) by the variable display priority means (S52, S54 in FIG. 29). The variation display of the second identification information (second special symbol) based on the hold storage information of the second hold storage means is based on the hold storage information of the first hold storage means. When the priority display is executed over the variable display of the first identification information (first special symbol), it is prohibited to perform the continuous notice effect for the variable display of the second identification information (in FIG. 48, S510). When it is determined that the first special symbol change flag is set and the second special symbol variation designation command is received in S511, the second special symbol variation is performed by executing the continuous notice interruption process in S512. The execution of the continuous notice effect of the first special symbol during display is prohibited). With such a configuration, when the change display of the second identification information is executed in such a state, no notice effect is performed. Therefore, the target of the continuous notice effect is the change display of the second identification information. Since it is clearly indicated by the effect, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the variable display of the identification information that is the target of the continuous notice effect.

  (24) The notice effect limiting means described above may be configured as follows. When the continuous notice effect based on the hold storage information of the first hold storage means is performed, the notice effect restricting means at least displays the variable display based on the hold storage information of the first hold storage means. It is prohibited to perform the change notice effect in all the change displays before the first start condition is satisfied (for example, when the continuous notice by the first special symbol is executed, the change for the first special symbol is performed). By performing the process of prohibiting the determination as to whether or not to execute the notice effect and the determination as to whether or not to execute the change notice effect for the second special symbol, the first reserved memory as the object This notice is prohibited for all variable displays executed before the information-based variable display is executed.) According to such a configuration, when the continuous notice effect based on the hold storage information of the first hold storage means is performed, at least the first start condition of the variable display based on the hold storage information of the first hold storage means is satisfied. Since it is prohibited to perform the change notice effect in all the previous change displays, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the continuous notice effect is being executed.

  (25) The notice effect limiting means may be configured as follows. The state in which the passage facilitating control (the control that increases the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol and increases the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15) is not performed (low base state) ) Is prohibited from performing the change notice effect on the change display of the second identification information when the continuous notice effect based on the hold information stored in the first hold storage means is being performed (high). Compared to the low base state, in the base state, the first identification information based on the storage information stored in the first storage device is less frequently displayed. Therefore, the read-ahead determination for the first storage data is performed. Therefore, only when the base is low, the pre-reading determination is performed on the first reserved storage data. A process of prohibiting the determination as to whether or not to execute the variable notice effect for the second special symbol when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable state in a state where the continuous notice for the special symbol is being performed. By doing so, when the continuous notice for the first reserved stored data is made, this time notice is prohibited for the variable display of the second special symbol). According to such a configuration, the change display of the second identification information when the continuous notice effect based on the hold storage information of the first hold storage means is performed in a state where the passage facilitation control is not performed. It is prohibited to perform a change notice effect. The frequency at which the variable display of the first identification information based on the hold storage information of the first hold storage means is executed is preferentially executed by the variable display of the second identification information based on the hold storage information of the second hold storage means. As a result, the state in which the passage facilitating control is not performed is higher than the state in which the passage facilitating control is performed. When the frequency of display is high, it is prohibited to perform the change notice effect regarding the change display of the second identification information. Therefore, the presence of the continuous notice effect executed for the change display of the first identification information is more important. It can make it stand out more clearly.

  (26) Further, the notice effect executing means for executing the continuous notice (S552 in FIG. 52 to S575 in FIG. 53, S509, S517 to S524 in FIG. 48, and S845 in FIG. 62) may be configured as follows. Good. The notice effect execution means performs a continuous notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold memory display unit (total hold memory display unit 18c) as a continuous notice effect on the condition that the operation means (operation button 130) is operated. (For example, a predetermined message is added to the hold storage display, the shape of the hold storage display is changed, or the size of the hold storage display is changed. According to such a configuration, as the continuous notice effect, the hold notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold memory display unit is performed on the condition that the operation means that can be operated by the player is operated. Can improve the willingness to participate in the game.

  (27) Further, the following configuration may be adopted. The continuous notice effect (continuous notice) and the change notice effect (current notice) are executed at different timings (the look-ahead notice as the continuous notice is displayed as a change display of the effect symbol as at the start of the change display). After starting, it is executed in a state where all the symbols are still fluctuating, and the effect of the advance notice is executed at a predetermined timing after, for example, at least one of the effect symbols is stopped). According to such a configuration, since the continuous notice effect and the variable notice effect are executed at different timings, it is possible to prevent the notice contents from being obfuscated due to duplicate effects related to the notice in one change display. Can prevent the player from being confused.

  (28) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  13 first start winning opening, 14 second starting winning opening, 9 effect display device, 1 pachinko machine, 560 game control microcomputer, 100 effect control microcomputer, 55 RAM, 130 operation buttons, 18c total pending storage display , 20 Special variable winning ball device.

Claims (1)

A plurality of types of first identifications that can be identified when a first start condition for allowing the start of variable display is satisfied after the first execution condition for variable display is satisfied by passage of the game medium through the first start area. The first variation display unit that starts the variation display of information and the second start condition that allows the variation display to start after the second execution condition of the variation display is satisfied by the passage of the game medium through the second start area. Sometimes, a second variation display unit that starts a variation display of a plurality of types of second identification information that can be identified, and each corresponding to the variation display of the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit. A plurality of types of decorative identification information that can be identified is displayed, and the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit are not subjected to variable display at the same time. Identification information fluctuation display Derived when the display result of the display decorative identification information becomes specific display results predetermined a gaming machine to control the advantageous specific game state for the player to,
A passing area through which the game medium can pass;
It is possible to change between a closed state in which the game medium is difficult or does not pass through the second start area and an open state in which the game medium can pass through the second start area, and that the game medium has passed through the pass area. A variable starter capable of being in the open state based on
First extraction means for extracting numerical data from numerical data updating means for updating numerical data when the first execution condition is satisfied;
With respect to the variable display in which the first execution condition is satisfied but the first start condition is not satisfied, the numerical data extracted by the first extraction means can be stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit number range. First hold storage means;
Second extraction means for extracting numerical data from the numerical data updating means when the second execution condition is satisfied;
With respect to the variable display in which the second execution condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied, the numerical data extracted by the second extraction means can be stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit number range. Second hold storage means;
Whether the specific gaming state is controlled based on the numerical data corresponding to the hold storage information of the first hold storage means of the variable display in which the first start condition is satisfied when the first start condition is satisfied Whether or not the display result of the first identification information is derived and displayed, and when the second start condition is satisfied, the second hold storage means for the variable display in which the second start condition is satisfied Pre-determining means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state based on the numerical data corresponding to the pending storage information before the display result of the second identification information is derived and displayed;
A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the variation display of the decoration identification information performed corresponding to the variation display determined by the prior determination unit in response to the determination by the prior determination unit;
Fluctuation display priority means for performing fluctuation display by giving priority to the second fluctuation display section over the first fluctuation display section when the hold storage information is stored in the second hold storage means;
When the predetermined control condition is satisfied, the passage easy control is performed so that the game medium can easily pass through the second start area by the variable start device as compared with the case where the predetermined control condition is not satisfied. Control means,
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, the variation display of the decoration identification information is performed based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means. A re-variable display executing means for executing a re-variable display for a predetermined number of times after the non-specific display result is temporarily stopped from the start until the display result is derived and displayed;
When the first execution condition or the second execution condition is satisfied, based on the numerical data extracted by the first extraction means or the second extraction means, the start of the variable display in which the execution condition is satisfied Execution condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not the specific gaming state is controlled before the condition is established, and whether or not the re-variable display is executed;
When the execution condition is established by the determining means when the specific gaming state is controlled, or when it is determined that the re-variation display is executed, before the start condition of the change display subject to the determination is satisfied From the above, by executing a notice effect in a predetermined notice effect form continuously over a plurality of times of display of decoration identification information, the specific gaming state is controlled or the re-change display of decoration identification information is performed. A notice effect execution means for performing a continuous notice to notify that it is executed,
Depending on the number of executions of the re-variable display and the total number of executions of the variable display for which the continuous notice is performed, the ratio controlled to the specific gaming state is varied,
In the state in which the passage facilitating control is performed, the notice effect executing means performs the continuous notice only for the variable display of the decoration identification information corresponding to the variable display in the second variable display unit. A gaming machine characterized by

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