JP2013226240A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a reduced possibility of generation of a specific game status having a lower advantageous degree for a player, and inhibiting player's disadvantage.SOLUTION: When look-ahead notice presentation is decided to be performed upon entry of a game ball into a second start prize hole, second special indication of stored data of ball entry is not increased immediately, but second normal indication of stored data of ball entry is increased for a while (2). A player continues to shoot a game ball rightward since he/she does not predict the generation of a jackpot, so that new entry of a game ball into the second start prize hole 13b is generated, and the look-ahead presentation is started, changing the second normal indication of stored data of ball entry for which look-ahead notice is performed, to the second special indication of stored data of ball entry with timing of generation of the new entry of a game ball (3).

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

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

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the passing of the game ball through the starting area. In this case, a “hit (specific game state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  As a gaming machine as described above, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, it has a first variable display unit and a second variable display unit as variable display units, and the game ball passes through the first starting area. In some cases, the variable display by the first variable display unit is executed, and the variable display by the second variable display unit is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting area. Further, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, there are a plurality of specific game states (for example, 15 rounds and 2 rounds) having different degrees of advantage for the player as the specific game state, and the display result by the second variable display unit is displayed. When the specific display result is reached, the rate of control to the specific gaming state with a higher degree of advantage (for example, 15 rounds) is set higher than when the display result by the first variable display unit is the specific display result. The variable display by the second variable display unit is executed with priority over the variable display by the first variable display unit.

  In such a gaming machine, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the second starting area based on a predetermined condition (for example, a short-time state or a certain variation state with a short-time state) after the end of the specific gaming state, After the specific game state is completed, the player tries to generate a specific game state with a high degree of advantage by passing the game ball in the second start area and variably displaying the second variable display unit. If the start condition for allowing the start of variable display is not satisfied despite the winning of the game ball in the first start area or the second start area, the numerical data extracted at the start winning is first held. Store as memory or second reserved memory. For example, in Patent Document 2, based on the numerical data stored as the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory, the possibility of a specific display result is notified before variable display based on the stored data is started. A gaming machine that executes a prefetch notice effect is disclosed.

JP 2009-195507 A (paragraph 0055-0058, paragraph 0121, paragraph 0221-0222, FIG. 8, FIG. 32) JP 2010-035879 (paragraph 0287-0289, FIG. 35, FIG. 36)

  Here, when the second reserved memory is generated in the gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, when the pre-reading notice effect as described in Patent Document 2 is executed, the player generates a specific gaming state. In order to prevent the game ball from being wasted, the launch may be stopped. Then, the display result of the variable display based on the second hold memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect becomes the specific display result and the specific game state is generated, and there is no second hold memory when the specific game state ends. If the first reserved memory remains at this time, variable display based on the first reserved memory is executed. As a result, there is a high possibility that a specific gaming state having a low degree of advantage for the player will occur, resulting in a disadvantage for the player.

  The present invention has been made based on such a background, and an object of the present invention is to reduce the possibility of occurrence of a specific gaming state having a low degree of advantage for the player and to suppress the disadvantage of the player. Is to provide a machine.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals used in the description of the best mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings to be described later are appended in parentheses for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the appended description.

First, the invention according to means 1
The first start condition (the second reserved memory number is 0 and the first reserved memory number is not 0) after the game medium passes through the first start area (first start winning port 13a) provided in the game area (7). A state in which variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and a state where the big hit game is not executed) is established. First variable display means (first special symbol display 8a) for variably displaying the identification information of the type and deriving and displaying the display result;
After the game medium passes through the second start area (second start winning opening 13b) provided in the game area (7), the second start condition (the second reserved memory number is not 0, and the first special symbol) And a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed and the big hit game is not executed) Second variable display means (second special symbol display 8b) for deriving and displaying the display result;
When the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means or the second variable display means becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit symbol), a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player Specific game state control means (game microcomputer 560 for executing the processes of steps S305 to S307),
A plurality of types that can be identified based on the fact that the normal variation condition (the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0” and there is the general symbol hold storage data stored in the general symbol hold storage unit) is established. Normal variable display means for performing variable display of the normal identification information and deriving and displaying the display result (game control microcomputer 560 for executing the processing of steps S510 to S513);
A first state (open state) in which the game medium is difficult to pass through the second starting area when the display result derived and displayed by the normal variable display means becomes a predetermined display result (winning symbol). Is changed to the second state (closed state) through which the game medium easily passes, and then the variable winning control means for returning the second starting area from the second state to the first state (the game for executing the process of step S514) A control microcomputer 560);
In the high opening control period (high base state) from when the specific gaming state ends until a predetermined condition (occurrence of big hit gaming state or time counter value becomes 0 after subtraction) is established, the second start area High opening control means (game control microcomputer 560 for executing the processing of steps S167 to S170) for increasing the rate at which the second state becomes the second state;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data (software random number and random R) when the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area (game control micro that executes the processing of steps S1214A and 1214B) Computer 560);
For the variable display in which the first start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the first start area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is limited to the first upper limit number. First holding storage means (first holding storage buffer) for storing as holding storage;
For the variable display in which the second start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the second starting area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is limited to a second upper limit. Second hold storage means (second hold storage buffer) for storing as hold storage;
In the state in which numerical data as the second reserved storage is stored, the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is prioritized and executed over the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means. On the other hand, in the state where numerical data as the second reserved storage is not stored, variable display control means (step S52, which performs control to enable variable display of identification information by the first variable display means) A game control microcomputer 560) that executes the process of S53,
The specific game state includes a first specific game state (probability change jackpot) and a second specific game state (sudden probability change jackpot) less advantageous to the player than the first specific game state,
The specific gaming state control means is configured such that when the display result derived and displayed by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result, the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means is the specific display result. It is controlled to the second specific gaming state at a lower rate than when it becomes, or it is not controlled to the second specific gaming state (the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b) ,
Whether or not the display result of the variable display executed based on the establishment of the second start condition before the second start condition based on the numerical data stored as the second reserved storage is the specific display result. Determining means for determining (game control microcomputer 560 for executing the processing of steps S220 to S222);
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the numerical data subjected to the determination by the determination means for the notice effect (prefetching notice effect of change of the holding ball change) for notifying that the specific display result may be obtained. Notice effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute before the second start condition is established (the microcomputer 100 for effect control executing the processes of steps S6010, S6011, and S6013);
Further comprising: a notice effect execution means (execution control microcomputer 100 for executing the processing of step S6020) for executing the notice effect based on the decision to execute the notice effect by the notice effect determining means. ,
The notice effect executing means is determined to execute the notice effect by the notice effect determining means, and the second start condition is established at a timing later than the numerical data subjected to the determination by the determining means. Based on the fact that the numerical data is stored as the second reserved storage, the notice effect is executed (when a new start prize for the second start prize opening 13b occurs after the decision information is stored, step S6005). In step S6020, the pre-reading notice is started).
According to this, since the notice effect is executed on the condition that there is a second reserved memory whose variable display is started after the second reserved memory that is the target of the notice effect, it becomes a target of the notice effect. When the specific gaming state based on the second reserved memory ends, the second reserved memory exists. As a result, since the variable display based on the second reserved memory is preferentially executed, it is possible to reduce the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state having a low degree of advantage for the player, and to suppress disadvantages.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine described in means 1,
The advance notice execution means is such that more numerical data that satisfies the second start condition is stored as the second reserved storage at a later timing than the numerical data that is the object of determination by the determination means. The notice effect is executed at a high rate (in step S6020, the prefetch notice effect is started based on the increased number of the second reserved storage numbers after the determination information is stored).
According to this, the player tries to increase the second reserved memory so as to cause the notice effect to be executed. As a result, many variable displays based on the second reserved memory are executed, the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state with a low degree of advantage for the player can be further reduced, and disadvantages can be suppressed.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine described in means 1 or 2,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display executed based on the establishment of the second start condition is the specific display result before the display result is derived and displayed (steps S8000 and S8001). Production control microcomputer 100) for executing the processing;
Based on the fact that the specific display result is determined by the pre-determining means, a notification effect that informs that there is a possibility of the specific display result (low reliability notification effect, medium reliability notification effect, high reliability) Notification effect executing means (the effect control microcomputer 100 for executing the processing of steps S8002 to S8005) for executing the degree notice effect) during variable display executed based on the establishment of the second start condition. ,
The notification effect execution means is determined by the prior determination means to be the specific display result, and when the effect is executed based on the fact that numerical data as the second reserved storage is stored. An effect that results in the specific display result at a predetermined ratio or more is executed as the notification effect (if the second reserved memory number is not 0, the notice determination table A is selected in step S6503, and if the big hit is achieved by super reach, It is possible to execute a reliability notice and a high reliability notice).
According to this, since the highly reliable notification effect is not executed during variable display unless the second reserved memory exists, the player continues to emit the game medium. As a result, the occurrence of the second reserved memory further reduces the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state with a low degree of advantage for the player, and can suppress disadvantages.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The notice effect execution means is triggered by the timing at which the numerical data satisfying the second start condition is stored as the second reserved storage at a timing later than the numerical data subjected to the determination by the determination means. The notice effect is executed (step S6020 is executed at a timing when a new start prize is generated in the second start prize opening 13b).
According to this, a player's interest can be drawn at the timing when the game medium passes through the second start area, and the interest can be improved.

The invention according to means 5 is
The first start condition (the second reserved memory number is 0 and the first reserved memory number is not 0) after the game medium passes through the first start area (first start winning port 13a) provided in the game area (7). A state in which variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and a state where the big hit game is not executed) is established. First variable display means (first special symbol display 8a) for variably displaying the identification information of the type and deriving and displaying the display result;
After the game medium passes through the second start area (second start winning opening 13b) provided in the game area (7), the second start condition (the second reserved memory number is not 0, and the first special symbol) And a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed and the big hit game is not executed) Second variable display means (second special symbol display 8b) for deriving and displaying the display result;
When the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means or the second variable display means becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit symbol), a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player Specific game state control means (game microcomputer 560 for executing the processes of steps S305 to S307),
A plurality of types that can be identified based on the fact that the normal variation condition (the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0” and there is the general symbol hold storage data stored in the general symbol hold storage unit) is established. Normal variable display means for performing variable display of the normal identification information and deriving and displaying the display result (game control microcomputer 560 for executing the processing of steps S510 to S513);
A first state (open state) in which the game medium is difficult to pass through the second starting area when the display result derived and displayed by the normal variable display means becomes a predetermined display result (winning symbol). Is changed to the second state (closed state) through which the game medium easily passes, and then the variable winning control means for returning the second starting area from the second state to the first state (the game for executing the process of step S514) A control microcomputer 560);
In the high opening control period (high base state) from when the specific gaming state ends until a predetermined condition (occurrence of big hit gaming state or time counter value becomes 0 after subtraction) is established, the second start area High opening control means (game control microcomputer 560 for executing the processing of steps S167 to S170) for increasing the rate at which the second state becomes the second state;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data (software random number and random R) when the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area (game control micro that executes the processing of steps S1214A and 1214B) Computer 560);
For the variable display in which the first start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the first start area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is limited to the first upper limit number. First holding storage means (first holding storage buffer) for storing as holding storage;
For the variable display in which the second start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the second starting area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is limited to a second upper limit. Second hold storage means (second hold storage buffer) for storing as hold storage;
In the state in which numerical data as the second reserved storage is stored, the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is prioritized and executed over the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means. On the other hand, in the state where numerical data as the second reserved storage is not stored, variable display control means (step S52, which performs control to enable variable display of identification information by the first variable display means) A game control microcomputer 560) that executes the process of S53,
The specific game state includes a first specific game state (probability change jackpot) and a second specific game state (sudden probability change jackpot) less advantageous to the player than the first specific game state,
The specific gaming state control means is configured such that when the display result derived and displayed by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result, the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means is the specific display result. It is controlled to the second specific gaming state at a lower rate than when it becomes, or it is not controlled to the second specific gaming state (the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b) ,
Whether or not the display result of the variable display executed based on the establishment of the second start condition before the second start condition based on the numerical data stored as the second reserved storage is the specific display result. Determining means for determining (game control microcomputer 560 for executing the processing of steps S220 to S222);
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the numerical data subjected to the determination by the determination means for the notice effect (prefetching notice effect of change of the holding ball change) for notifying that the specific display result may be obtained. Notice effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute before the second start condition is established (the microcomputer 100 for effect control executing the processes of steps S6010, S6011, and S6013);
Further comprising: a notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect (the microcomputer 100 for effect control executing the processing of step S6014A) based on the fact that the notice effect is determined to be executed by the notice effect determining means. ,
Based on the execution of the notice effect by the notice effect executing means, the first effect that prompts the game medium to pass through the second start area is executed (right-hand suggestion display is started in step S6014B). It is characterized by that.
According to this, when the notice effect is executed, when the specific game state based on the second reserved memory that is the subject of the notice effect is ended in order to prompt the game medium to pass through the second start area. Can increase the possibility that the second reserved memory exists. As a result, the variable display based on the second reserved memory is preferentially executed, so that the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state having a low degree of advantage for the player is reduced, and disadvantages can be suppressed.

The invention according to means 6 is
A gaming machine described in means 5,
During the variable display based on the numerical data subjected to the determination by the determination means, the game medium is caused to pass through the second starting area based on the fact that the numerical data as the second reserved storage is not stored. A second effect is urged to be executed (if the target variation flag is set, a right-handed suggestion is displayed in step S8102C when the second reserved memory number is 0).
According to this, even if the second reserved memory does not occur when the notice effect is being executed, the second game medium is displayed during the variable display based on the second reserved memory that is the target of the notice effect. In order to prompt the player to pass through the starting area, the possibility of the second reserved memory is increased, the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state having a low degree of advantage for the player is reduced, and the disadvantage is suppressed. it can.

The invention according to means 7
A gaming machine described in means 5 or 6,
Based on the fact that the numerical data satisfying the second start condition is stored as the second reserved storage at a timing later than the numerical data subjected to determination by the determination means, the first effect is performed. The process is terminated (right-hand suggestion display is terminated in step S6032A).
According to this, since the player's interest can be directed to the notice effect after the second reserved memory occurs, the effect of the notice effect is enhanced.

The invention according to means 8
The first start condition (the second reserved memory number is 0 and the first reserved memory number is not 0) after the game medium passes through the first start area (first start winning port 13a) provided in the game area (7). A state in which variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and a state where the big hit game is not executed) is established. First variable display means (first special symbol display 8a) for variably displaying the identification information of the type and deriving and displaying the display result;
After the game medium passes through the second start area (second start winning opening 13b) provided in the game area (7), the second start condition (the second reserved memory number is not 0, and the first special symbol) And a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed and the big hit game is not executed) Second variable display means (second special symbol display 8b) for deriving and displaying the display result;
When the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means or the second variable display means becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit symbol), a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player Specific game state control means (game microcomputer 560 for executing the processes of steps S305 to S307),
A plurality of types that can be identified based on the fact that the normal variation condition (the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0” and there is the general symbol hold storage data stored in the general symbol hold storage unit) is established. Normal variable display means for performing variable display of the normal identification information and deriving and displaying the display result (game control microcomputer 560 for executing the processing of steps S510 to S513);
A first state (open state) in which the game medium is difficult to pass through the second starting area when the display result derived and displayed by the normal variable display means becomes a predetermined display result (winning symbol). Is changed to the second state (closed state) through which the game medium easily passes, and then the variable winning control means for returning the second starting area from the second state to the first state (the game for executing the process of step S514) A control microcomputer 560);
In the high opening control period (high base state) from when the specific gaming state ends until a predetermined condition (occurrence of big hit gaming state or time counter value becomes 0 after subtraction) is established, the second start area High opening control means (game control microcomputer 560 for executing the processing of steps S167 to S170) for increasing the rate at which the second state becomes the second state;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data (software random number and random R) when the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area (game control micro that executes the processing of steps S1214A and 1214B) Computer 560);
For the variable display in which the first start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the first start area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is limited to the first upper limit number. First holding storage means (first holding storage buffer) for storing as holding storage;
For the variable display in which the second start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the second starting area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is limited to a second upper limit. Second hold storage means (second hold storage buffer) for storing as hold storage;
In the state in which numerical data as the second reserved storage is stored, the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is prioritized and executed over the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means. On the other hand, in the state where numerical data as the second reserved storage is not stored, variable display control means (step S52, which performs control to enable variable display of identification information by the first variable display means) A game control microcomputer 560) that executes the process of S53,
The specific game state includes a first specific game state (probability change jackpot) and a second specific game state (sudden probability change jackpot) less advantageous to the player than the first specific game state,
The specific gaming state control means is configured such that when the display result derived and displayed by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result, the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means is the specific display result. It is controlled to the second specific gaming state at a lower rate than when it becomes, or it is not controlled to the second specific gaming state (the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b) ,
Whether or not the display result of the variable display executed based on the establishment of the second start condition before the second start condition based on the numerical data stored as the second reserved storage is the specific display result. Determining means for determining (game control microcomputer 560 for executing the processing of steps S220 to S222);
Based on the determination result of the determination means, the numerical data subjected to the determination by the determination means for the notice effect (prefetching notice effect of change of the holding ball change) for notifying that the specific display result may be obtained. Notice effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute before the second start condition is established (the microcomputer 100 for effect control executing the processes of steps S6010, S6011, and S6013);
Further comprising: a notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect (the microcomputer 100 for effect control executing the processing of step S6014A) based on the fact that the notice effect is determined to be executed by the notice effect determining means. ,
After the notice effect is executed by the notice effect execution means, the display result of the variable display based on the numerical data subjected to the determination related to the notice effect is the specific display result (the super reach where the pre-read notice effect is always executed). The game medium passes through the second starting area when it is controlled to the specific gaming state (when the special control flag and the special control state flag are set). First control for increasing the frequency (if the second reserved memory number is 0, the fan start effect, the interval effect, and the ending effect are set to the high base state and the second start winning opening 13b is high) To notify that it will be released at the same time).
According to this, when the specific game state based on the second reserved memory that is the target of the notice effect is controlled, the notice is performed by performing control to increase the frequency with which the game medium passes through the second start area. The possibility that the second reserved memory exists when the specific gaming state based on the second reserved memory that is the target of the production ends can be increased. As a result, the variable display based on the second reserved memory is preferentially executed, so that the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state having a low degree of advantage for the player is reduced, and disadvantages can be suppressed.

The invention according to means 9 is
A gaming machine described in means 8,
As the first control, control is performed to increase the frequency of notifying that the second start area is in the second state (if the second reserved memory number is 0, a fanfare effect, an interval effect, and an ending effect are executed) The second start winning opening 13b is opened at a high rate).
According to this, since the player recognizes that the second start area is in the second state and tries to pass the game medium to the second start area, the second reserved memory is easily generated, and the player Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state with a low degree of advantage, and to suppress disadvantages.

The invention according to means 10 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9,
A third effect (promotion effect) that suggests whether or not to give a first value advantageous to the player (whether or not it will be in a probable change state) at a predetermined timing (after 10 rounds of the jackpot game state) And
Before the timing of executing the third effect (when the variation of the effect symbol is stopped), it is possible to execute notification of displaying the first value (display of a jackpot symbol with an odd number of symbols). When executed, it is determined whether or not a second value advantageous to the player is given instead of the third effect (whether or not a big hit occurs based on the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory). It is characterized by performing a suggested fourth effect (appearance of special sound effects or special characters).
According to this, even when the notification of giving the first value is executed, the player is interested in the production of whether or not the second value is given, so that the interest is improved. Can do.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a normal symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for normal symbol control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a prefetch notice allocation table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a prefetch notice execution table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a notice determination 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 big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing when a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a highly reliable notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch notice effect determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect at the time of execution of the prefetch notice effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect at the time of notice object change in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol control table selection process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch notice effect determination process in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch notice allocation table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit display process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end effect process in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect at the time of the big hit end effect in 3rd Embodiment. It is a comparison figure which shows the timing in which the prefetch notice effect is performed in the conventional game machine.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. This embodiment includes the gaming machines according to the first embodiment to the third embodiment. First, the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described. Thereafter, the gaming machine according to the second embodiment and the gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described only with respect to portions different from the first embodiment.

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

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

  The game area 7 includes a left game area 7A (first game area) on the left side and a right game area 7B (second game area) on the right side when viewed from the top of the effect display device 9 provided in the center. The left game area 7 </ b> A that is the first game area and the right game area 7 </ b> B that is the second game area may be divided, for example, by the end face of the effect display device 9 or the arrangement of the game nails in the game area 7. When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area 7 is guided to the left game area 7A, the game ball is guided to the right game area 7B, for example, by being guided along the array of game nails. When it is impossible to guide or difficult to guide, and when it is guided to the right game area 7B, it is impossible to guide to the left game area 7A or difficult to guide by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example.

  In the left game area 7 </ b> A, a first start winning opening 13 a is provided below the effect display device 9. In the right game area 7B, a variable winning ball device 15 having a gate 32 and a second start winning opening 13b is provided on the right side of the effect display device 9, and a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the effect display device 9. Is provided.

  Here, the first start winning opening 13a is provided immediately below the effect display device 9. However, when the left-handed game ball is shot to aim at the left game area 7A, the game ball is easy to win, When the player hits the game area 7B and hits the game ball to the right, the game balls are difficult to win due to the arrangement of the game nails and the guide members 39a to 39c provided on the flow path of the game balls. It belongs to the left game area 7A. The variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning port 13b is provided below the first starting winning port 13a. When the player makes a right strike, the game ball passes through the gate 32. Then, it can be expected that the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state and the game ball wins the second start winning opening 13b. Therefore, the variable winning ball device 15 having the second start winning opening 13b belongs to the right game area 7B. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the tilt control of the movable blade piece.

  Further, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened during the big hit gaming state. This special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is arranged directly below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, but when it is hit right, the game ball guided by the guide member 39b or the game nail 40 is in a position where it is easy to win, It belongs to the right game area 7B.

  When the player is in the normal state, the player cannot open the special variable winning ball device 20 and the variable winning ball device 15 is not released with high frequency even if the game ball passes through the gate 32. A left strike is made in which a game ball is shot aiming at 7A, and the game ball is awarded to the first start winning opening 13a. When the gaming state is the probability changing state or the short time state, if the game ball is passed through the gate 32, the variable winning ball device 15 is released at a high frequency. The game ball is awarded to the second start winning opening 13b. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, so that the right hitting the game ball is aimed at the right game area 7B and the special ball winning ball device 20 is won.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

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

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling or soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game or battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

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

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game, and the number of rounds per jackpot is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big winnings per round and the big winning prize opening per round cannot be expected substantially. If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big winning opening, whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on the number of times, and for example, the number of opening of the big winning opening per round is different, so that it is possible to expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening. Even when there is a big hit that cannot be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game, and the number of rounds per jackpot is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big winnings per round and the big winning prize opening per round cannot be expected substantially. If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big winning opening, whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on the number of times, and for example, the number of opening of the big winning opening per round is different, so that it is possible to expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening. Even when there is a big hit that cannot be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to be.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided at the lower right of the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information is displayed on the lower right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a). Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13a or the second start winning opening) After passing 13b (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning port 13a is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 14a.

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 13b. The first start winning opening 13a is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning port 13a is further reduced, or the first start winning port is set. It is difficult to guide the game balls to the first start winning opening 13a by arranging the nails densely around 13a, or to arrange the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening 13a. The direction may be higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13a.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 13b is provided. However, the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13a are provided. Any of the start winning openings 13b may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs opening and closing operations.

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

  In addition, above the second special symbol display 8b, a second special symbol hold memory display comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 13b, that is, the second reserved memory number. 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In this embodiment, the first on-hold storage display unit 18c is in the lower left part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the second on-hold storage display unit 18d is in the lower right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Is provided. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp the number of execution conditions that are not satisfied by the variable display start condition in each of the first special symbol display 18a and the second special symbol display 18b. In addition, you may make it provide the sum total pending | holding memory display part which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory number and the 2nd pending memory number on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the change display of the special symbol transmits a change pattern command that can specify the change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol are executed in synchronization in principle.

  In the decorative part around the effect display device 9, there is provided a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 86 and moves forward of the effect display device 9 when the motor 86 rotates. For example, when the super reach is executed, the movable member 78 notifies the player of the big hit by operating before the stop indication of the big hit symbol.

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

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can be won in the second start winning port 13b). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. In addition, even in a short time state (a game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened) which is not a probability variation state but the symbol variation time is shortened, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  In the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 20, winning holes 29a to 29d of the normal winning device are provided, and the game balls that have won the winning holes 29a to 29c are detected by the winning port switch 30a, and the gaming balls that have won the winning hole 29d. Is detected by the winning opening switch 30b. Each of the winning holes 29a to 29d constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The first start winning opening 13a, the second starting winning opening 13b, and the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out-port 26 through which a hit ball that has not won is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left, right, top, and bottom of the outside of the game board 6. On the outer periphery of the game board 6, a top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c are provided. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. In other words, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13a. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 13b and is detected by the second start port switch 15a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 13b. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and effects). The display device 9 shifts to a high base state that is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition on the display device 9 is easily established (in this embodiment, shifts to a time-short state). In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the gate 32 is provided in the right game area 7B, and a part of the game balls launched into the right game area 7B in the right-handed state is disposed above the gate 32. It is guided by the game nail and passes through the gate 32.

  The game ball launched into the right game area 7B collides with the game nail disposed below the gate 32 and flows down while changing the course, but finally the guide member 39a disposed further below the gate 32. Alternatively, the variable winning ball device 15 is dropped by a high probability on the guiding surface (upper surface) of the guiding member 39b, and the guiding members 39a to 39c and the game nails arranged between the guiding member 39b and the variable winning ball device 15 are used. Be guided to. That is, most of the game balls launched into the right game area 7B are guided to the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Therefore, when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball guided by the gaming nail wins the second start winning opening 13b with a high probability.

  The game balls guided by the guide members 39b and 39c and the game nails are further guided toward the special variable winning ball device 20 in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is not opened, and special if the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. The variable winning ball apparatus 20 is designed to win a large winning opening. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, if the player hits the right and puts the game ball into the right game area 7B, it can be expected that the game ball will win the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, an input driver circuit 58 that provides the game control microcomputer 560 with detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 15a, the count switch 23a, and the winning port switches 30a and 30b. It is mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

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

  An information output circuit 64 for outputting information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via a terminal board (not shown) is also mounted on the main board 31. Has been.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  Also, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c provided on the frame side of the game board via the lamp driver board 35. In addition, the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106.

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED 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 current to light emitters provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c based on a signal for driving the LED. In addition, a current is supplied to a decoration LED or the like provided on the game board side.

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

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

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In 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 (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

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

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

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

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

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that the power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs at the time of the power failure. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

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

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags that are selectively processed according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

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

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

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability variation big hit, the reach probability sudden hit symbol (for example, “135”) is not reached but reached. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 15a, the count switch 23a, and the winning port switches 30a and 30b are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state determination is performed. (Switch processing: step S21).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start opening switch 14a, the second start opening switch 15a, the count switch 23a, and the winning opening switch 30a, 30b ( Step S30). Specifically, the payout control board 37 is activated in response to a winning detection based on one of the first starting port switch 14a, the second starting port switch 15a, the count switch 23a, and the winning port switches 30a and 30b being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to a mounted payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output process).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the normal symbol variation is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (the segment in which the 7-segment LED is lit) every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. At such a speed, every time 0.2 seconds elapses, the value of display control data set in the output buffer (for example, a value indicating a segment to be lit) is switched. If the normal symbol display 10 is not a 7-segment LED, for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”, the fluctuation rate of the normal symbol is changed every 0.2 seconds. If the speed is such that the display state (“◯” and “×”) is switched, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, “◯” is displayed every 0.2 seconds). 1) and 0) indicating “x” are switched. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) In some cases, the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed without being reached).

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

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

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

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when sudden probability change big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, the re-variation is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

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

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

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

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating (1) a big hit type determination random number and (4) a normal symbol determination random number. Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). 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. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

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

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

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probability change state, a small hit will be generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not the probability change will occur, even though the current game state is the probability change state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and the excessive effect is not given to the probability variation. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

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

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

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

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, 16 determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). 16 is determined as a sudden probability variation big hit), whereas the jackpot type determination table 131b is assigned one judgment value for “sudden probability variation big hit” (ratio of 1/40) Suddenly determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first winning symbol 13a is started and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second winning symbol 13b is started and won and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie, It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, 10 determination values are assigned to “probable variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (probability big hit in a ratio of 10/40). On the other hand, in the jackpot type determination table 131b, 25 decision values are assigned to “probable variation jackpot” (determined as a probability variation jackpot at a ratio of 25/40). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first winning symbol 13a is started and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second winning symbol 13b is started and won and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “probable big hit” is lower than when the variable display is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, a sudden probability variation big hit as a second specific gaming state that gives a predetermined amount of game value and an amount larger than the game value As the first specific gaming state to which the game value is given, there are cases where it is determined as a normal big hit or a probable big hit of 15 rounds, and when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the second specific gaming state is high However, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the second specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, the first specific game state may be determined in which the open time of the big prize opening per game during the big hit is increased as the game value as compared with the second specific game state. In addition, for example, even if it is a big hit of the same 15 rounds, a second specific gaming state in which a single winning opening is opened once per round and a first specific gaming state in which a large winning opening is opened multiple times per round. It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the first specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the second specific gaming state or the first specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the second specific gaming state) In the case of the first specified gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the second specified gaming state, all 15 rounds are ended internally, so the big hit game is ended, and in the case of the first specified gaming state, an undigested round remains internally. Therefore, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of 15 times).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. However, the number is not limited to three, for example, four or more types. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the short-time state only after the big hit gaming state ends (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is ended (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even if the variable display is not finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, it is changed to the probable change state and the short time state is also entered. (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability change state and also to the short time state. Step S169, which will be described later). (See S170). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  Note that the mode of sudden probability change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as the normal big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and only the opening time of the big prize opening may be made extremely short as 0.1 seconds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when it is configured so that all the big hit types are probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when all big hit types are probabilistic big hits, if you make a small hit, it will only shift to the probable change state (high probability state) and suddenly probable big hits without the short time state (high base state). (It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same in the case of the sudden probability big hit and the small win).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, for the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type with pseudo-continuity (variation pattern type including the variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type without super-continuity (Super PB3-3, Super It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A for normal big hit and the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for probability variation big hit, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream, super reach and pseudo ream A variation pattern type that is not accompanied is assigned.

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit”. A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, it is different from the normal big hit or the big hit state with the probable big hit. The variation pattern type can be determined.

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the case where the game state is in the probabilistic state or the short-time state and the case where the separate variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> B to 135 </ b> C are used for the case where the total pending storage number is 3 or more are shown. However, the common variation pattern type determination table may be used for the case of the probability variation state or the time-short state and the case where the total pending storage number is 3 or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10C, a case is used in which the variation pattern type determination table 135C for probability variation / shortening time is used regardless of the total number of stored storages. As the variation pattern type determination table, a plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables (tables having different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used.

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

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

  Note that “specific performance mode” refers to a variation pattern type or variation pattern that has a high expectation level for at least big hits, such as a fluctuation pattern with super reach, and can give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit. It is. In addition, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” indicates an appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) according to the specific performance mode is executed. ing. For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot and lost) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

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

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

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 1 to 79, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo ream and the slide effect) regardless of the total number of the pending storage. Due to such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B) includes at least one of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, combined reserved memory number) stored in the reserved memory means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer) for a part, Common determination values (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) are assigned. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, as shown in this embodiment. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the case where the common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown. Depending on whether it is a normal state or not, a big hit variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern for shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

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

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

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

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

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

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

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. 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.

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used for “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, and the small hit for “suddenly promiscuous big hit” or “small hit”. / A sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. 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. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after the big winning opening is designated to designate round 1, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is ended. Is sent after a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for designating round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “normal jackpot” or the “probability big hit”. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

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

  In this embodiment, as the hold memory information, an effect control command (first hold memory number addition designation indicating that the hold memory number has increased or decreased for the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number, respectively). Command, second reserved memory number addition designation command) is transmitted, but the form of the reserved memory information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the following types of reserved memory Information may be transmitted.

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

(2) Only one command is transmitted as the hold storage information, and in the one command, it is specified which of the first hold storage and the second hold storage is increased, and the total number of the hold storage is set to the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

(3) Designating which of the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b the start winning prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated as the hold memory information In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data for transmission.

(4) Designate which of the first start winning opening 13a and the second start winning opening 13b is won as the hold storage information (whether the first hold storage or the second hold storage has increased). In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The increased reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

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

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

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

  For example, when it is determined that “out of the game” is given in the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (symbol 1 designating command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “suddenly promising big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 4 designation command) in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the “small hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 5 designation command) in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, it is possible to share data to be read when setting a symbol designating command and when setting a display result specifying command.

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

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

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

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

  Note that the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 even when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state. By doing so, a common determination value can be assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state. For this reason, when executing the process of step S232 of the effect process at the time of winning to be described later, if it is out of place, the common determination process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. In this case, the game state determination process in step S226 can be made unnecessary.

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

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

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

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

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the winning determination result designation command There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, since at least the non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3 fluctuation pattern types are assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storages. (See FIGS. 9 and 10), there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, or super CA3-3, a pre-reading notice effect described later is executed for the variation display determined at the time of winning. Only when it is determined that the variation pattern types of non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3 are the variation category commands shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 (specifically, variation category 1 command, (Variation category 8 command, variation category 23 command, variation category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variation category command may not be transmitted in the case of winning determination results of other variation pattern types. Further, if it is determined at the time of winning that it is other than non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. Good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, if the first start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13a is turned on, that is, the start to the first starting winning opening 13a. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 15a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 13b is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 13b has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 15a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 32), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the command for opening a special prize opening is specified, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, the first start port switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of one reserved memory is 4 is confirmed (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (step S1214A). . In the process of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 21, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

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

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

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

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

  However, if the winning effect processing in step S1217A is not executed because it is determined as Y in step S1215A or step S1216A, the CPU 56 transmits only the first reserved memory number addition designation command in step S1220A. The control for transmitting the winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variation category command) is not performed. In addition, when the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217A is not executed, the determination result at the time of winning is set as a value indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified (for example, “FF (H)”) as EXT data. A command (design designation command, variation category command) may be transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1215A is executed, and there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13a, the gaming state is a normal state (games other than the probability change state and the short-time state). The winning effect processing in step S1217A is executed only in the state). Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1216A is executed, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13a, only when the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is not set, step S1217A is executed. The award winning directing process is executed. It should be noted that the process may not be shifted to step S1217A only in the big hit gaming state, and may be shifted to step S1217A and the winning effect processing may be executed in the small hit gaming state.

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

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process that is executed when the second start port switch 15a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (step S1214B). . In the process of step S1214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

  It should be noted that by executing the processing of steps S1218B and S1219B, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol each time the start winning prize is received at the second start winning opening 13b and the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217B is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218B to S1220B is executed, the start winning to the second start winning opening 13b occurs and the effect designating process at step S1217B is executed. A set of three commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a second reserved memory number addition designation command, are transmitted in one timer interrupt.

  Also in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1215A may be performed, and the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed in the normal state. That is, only in the normal state, the winning effect production process in step S1217B may be executed to transmit the symbol designation command and the variation category command. In the case where the pre-reading notice effect is executed only for the second reserved memory when it is in the probability change state or the time saving state, the winning effect in step S1217B is conversely only in the case of the probability change state or the time saving state. The process is executed to transmit the symbol designation command and the variable category command, and in the normal state, the symbol designation command and the variable category command are not transmitted without executing the winning effect processing in step S1217B. Good.

  Also, in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1216A may be performed, and the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed if the big hit game is being played. Further, in the second start port switch passing process, the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed (that is, the winning determination process may not be executed for the second special symbol). . With such a configuration, when the prefetching notice effect is executed for a certain period, it is possible to reliably prevent the prefetching notice effect from being interrupted due to a short variation time.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217A and S1217B. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to this, at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b, before the display of the variation based on the start winning is started, By executing the winning presentation process, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the big hit or the small win is made, and which judgment value range the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number is. By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the effect control microcomputer is based on the determination result at the time of winning as will be described later. A pre-reading notice effect for notifying that it will be a big hit or super reach is displayed during the change display of the effect symbol.

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

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B and FIG. ) And (C) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13a (when the winning effect processing in step S1217A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (the first winning determination table shown in FIG. 8B). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 13b (when the winning effect processing in step S1217B is executed), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state and whether or not it is a time reduction state (specifically, whether or not a probability change flag and a time reduction flag are set). Determine. It should be noted that there are a plurality of times during the period from the confirmation of whether or not the engine is in a promiscuous state and the short-time state at the time of starting winning, until the start of the variable display based on the starting winning. Variable display may be performed. Therefore, the game state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S225 and whether or not the state is the short time state and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started. (For example, when a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state may change to a probable state). Therefore, the gaming state determined at step S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) are not necessarily the same. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

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

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

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

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

  Note that the threshold value in the normal state may always be set without determining the gaming state in step S225. Even in such a configuration, the range of determination values is shared by at least the variation pattern type that is “non-reach” and the variation pattern type that is “super-reach”. It can be determined whether or not it is “out of” or “out of super reach”.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 uses the symbol designating command for EXT data “04 (H)” indicating “small hit”. Is set (step S227).

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

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B. Is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13a (when the winning effect processing in step S1217A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first 1D) shown in FIG. Using the special symbol 131a, it is determined whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 13b (when the winning effect processing at step S1217B is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 131b is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data “01 (H)” indicating the “normal big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “02 (H)” indicating “probability big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that the “sudden probability change big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data “03 (H)” indicating “sudden probability change big hit” to the symbol designation command.

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

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

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

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

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

  In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is set. In step S232, the set variation pattern type is set. The determination table may be used to determine the range of the variation pattern type determination random number value and which variation pattern type.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00 (H)” to “09 (H)”, “10” as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. A process of setting any value of (H) ”to“ 18 (H) ”to the EXT data of the variable category command is performed.

  In this embodiment, although the case where it is determined that the big win or the small win is determined in the determination at the time of winning, the range in which the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is uniformly determined is shown. When it is determined that the game is a big hit or a small hit, the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type may not be determined. Then, when a big win or a small win is received, a symbol designating command indicating that the determination at the time of winning is made may be transmitted, and a variation category command comprehensively indicating that the variation pattern type of a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. . For example, although the production control microcomputer 100 does not specifically show which variation pattern type, the variation indicated that it will be one of the big hit variation pattern types. Based on the reception of the category command, a prefetch notice effect described later may be executed.

  23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A). finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  In the case where the second special symbol variation display is preferentially executed as shown in this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number (random R) is determined in the winning effect processing shown in FIG. Only the process of comparing the value with the jackpot determination value in the normal state or the short time state may be executed, and may not be compared with the jackpot determination value in the probability variation state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is performed). It may be executed and the processing of steps S221 and S222 may not be performed). With such a configuration, when the display of the variation of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed, between the determination result of the jackpot in the determination at the time of winning and the determination result of the jackpot at the actual start of variation It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

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

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

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

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time-short state background designation command when only the time-short flag indicating the time-short state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. If neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining that it is a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

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

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

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

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and when a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on the random number for determining the big hit type, the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

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

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state or the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, when it is determined to be “ordinary jackpot”, the time reduction flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. In addition, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the hourly flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs. Further, when it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, the probability variation flag is set and the time-short flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. When the next big hit occurs, the time reduction flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

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

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state (in this embodiment, the time reduction state is always set when the state is changed to the probability change state. (Refer to steps S169 and S170), if it is determined as Y in step S95, the CPU 56 may change the variation pattern type. Is selected as one of a plurality of types, and a variation pattern type determination table 135C for deviation (see FIG. 10C) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S99 is executed and the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation for loss shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time-shortening state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100, which will be described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process changes in step S102. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of a shortened change may be performed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation (see FIG. 10C) used in the probability variation state and the short time state, and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage (see FIG. 10). 10 (B)) is a different table, but a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 determines hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables used for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S101). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S101. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The value may be directly extracted from the data, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

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

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

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . When neither “normal big hit” nor “probability big hit” (that is, “sudden probability big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

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

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

  Next, if the reserved memory number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. If a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S132). The counter is set to 0 times (step S132A), and a control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot”, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) Based on the determination.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, “15 times in case of“ normal big hit ”or“ probable big hit ”, 2 times in case of“ suddenly promising big hit ”) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S135). . In addition, the round time per round in the jackpot game is also set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit or probability change big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the hourly number counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the timeless state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by -1 (step S138). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per time of the big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds which is the same as the round time for the sudden probability change big hit is set as the opening time for one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and when it is “sudden probability big hit”, small hit / sudden probability big hit An end designation command (command A 302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit that ends this time is a normal big hit (step S166). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts to a time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  If it is not a normal big hit (that is, if the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169) and sets the time reduction flag to shift to the time reduction state. (Step S170).

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

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process executed in S27 of FIG. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 56 first checks whether the detection signal from the gate switch 32a provided in the gate 32 is in an on state, thereby detecting whether a game ball that has passed through the gate 32 has been detected. It is determined whether or not (S501). In S501, when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the detection signal from the gate switch 32a is turned on for a predetermined period, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate (passed ball), Processing at the time of passing through the gate is executed (S502).

  As an example of the process at the time of passing through the gate executed in S502, the following process is executed. First, whether or not the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of general-purpose reserved storage data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, is a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). Determine whether or not. The usual figure storage unit stores a maximum of four random number numerical data for determining the display result of the normal symbol extracted when the gate pass of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a as the normal figure storage data. It has a data storage area for storing. This ordinary reserved storage unit, like the above-described first reserved storage buffer and second reserved storage buffer, saves the order in which the ordinary reserved storage data is stored in an identifiable state, and changes according to the order. The general-purpose reserved storage data used for display is erased, and the data storage area is shifted one by one for the remaining general-purpose reserved storage data.

  In S <b> 502, when the number of ordinary map storage is less than the upper limit value, the CPU 56 extracts numerical data indicating random 4. Then, the extracted random 4 numerical data is set as general-purpose storage data in the first-order area of the data storage area that is not stored in the general-purpose storage section and is free. On the other hand, if the number of the general-purpose reserved memory reaches the upper limit value in the general-purpose reserved storage unit, the detection of the current game ball is invalidated, and the random number 4 is not newly extracted and stored.

  After the processing at the time of passing the gate and after it is determined in S501 that the detection signal from the gate switch 32a is in the OFF state, the following S510 to S514 are performed according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. Execute each process.

  The normal symbol normal process of S510 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is to be started based on the presence / absence of the universal symbol storage data stored in the universal symbol storage unit. . At this time, for example, when there is the general-purpose hold storage data stored in the general-purpose hold storage unit, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol determination process of S511 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination process, based on whether or not the probability variation flag or the hourly flag is set, whether or not the high base state (ordinary symbol probability variation state, normal symbol time short state, open extended state, special symbol time short state) For the normal symbol control according to the game state based on the general symbol hold storage data (numerical data indicating random 4 for determining the display result of the normal symbol) stored in the head order of the general symbol hold storage unit A table is selected, and a determination is made as to whether the display result in the normal symbol variation display is “win” or “out”.

  An example of the normal symbol control table is shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol control table A is selected when neither the probability variation flag nor the time reduction flag is set, and the normal symbol is selected when either the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is set. The control table B is selected.

  In the normal symbol control table A, two decision values are assigned to the hit (determined to be hit at a ratio of 2/11), whereas in the normal symbol control table B, Nine decision values are assigned to each hit (determined as a hit at a ratio of 9/11). That is, in the probability variation state or the short time state, the display result of the normal symbol is more easily determined as “winning” than in the normal state, so that the second start winning opening 13b formed by the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter (start winning prize) into the second starting winning opening 13b.

  The normal symbol control table A is set to 10 seconds as the normal symbol variation time, whereas the normal symbol control table B is set to 2 seconds as the normal symbol variation time. Yes. That is, in the probability variation state and the short time state, the interval at which the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is derived and displayed is shorter than that in the normal state, so the interval at which the variation display result of “winning” is derived and displayed is also shortened. The second start winning opening 13b formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball can easily enter (start winning) into the second start winning opening 13b.

  Further, in the normal symbol control table A, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 when the display result is a hit are 0.3 seconds × 1 time, whereas the normal symbol control table A In B, the opening time and opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 when the display result is a win are 2.0 seconds × 1 time. That is, in the probability variation state and the short time state, control is performed such that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning port 13b) is longer than in the normal state, and the game ball is moved to the second starting winning port 13b. It becomes easy to enter (start prize).

  In the normal symbol determination process, after such various determinations are made, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  The normal symbol variation process of S512 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol variation process, a setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 10. The normal symbol that is variably displayed based on these settings is displayed as a normal symbol stop symbol that is displayed as a normal symbol display result when the normal symbol stop processing of S513 is executed. In the normal symbol variation process, an elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. At this time, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the variation time determined in the normal symbol determination process. When the determined fluctuation time is reached, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display unit 10 is set to stop the fluctuation display of the normal symbol and to display the display result. The setting for deriving and displaying the display result of the normal symbol is set to “3” for the value of the normal symbol process flag when the measured elapsed time reaches the determined variation time in the normal symbol variation process of S512. It may be performed before the update. Further, in the normal symbol stop process, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set with the opening time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. After the operation pattern for driving the solenoid 16 to open and close is set, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “out of”, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  The normal electric accessory actuating process of S514 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, in response to the display result in the normal symbol variation display being “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is operated to open the second position by operating the movable piece in the open state. Control for changing the winning opening 13b from the closed state to the open state is performed. For example, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is generated by generating a drive control signal for driving the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the actuating pattern set in the ordinary symbol stopping process of S513. Then, control is performed to make the open state based on the release time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. Thereby, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened and closed with an operation pattern according to the gaming state and the display result. When the drive of the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the operation pattern is completed, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for the special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, the display result designation command transmission process also varies in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to start a reserved ball change effect, random X (0 to 39), which is a random number for determining whether or not to execute a prefetch notice effect. In order to determine whether random Y (0 to 19), which is a random number for determination, and low reliability warning, medium reliability warning, and high reliability warning are executed (or neither is executed) Are stored in the RAM, and the count value of the counter for generating each random number is also updated in step S707.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a 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 an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

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

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) (step S623), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step S624).

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is any symbol designating command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received symbol designating command as the first free winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S652).

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a command storage area at the time of starting winning a prize. As shown in FIG. 39, in the start winning command storage area, an area (storage area 1) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the combined reserved memory number (first reserved memory number + second reserved memory number) is stored. ~ 8) is secured. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218A to S1220A and S1218B to S1220B of the start port switch passing process in FIG. 20, when there is a start winning to the first start winning port 13a or the second start winning port 13b. In addition, a design designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number addition designation command (first pending memory number addition designation command or second pending memory number addition designation command) are transmitted as a set within one timer interrupt. The Therefore, as shown in FIG. 39, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a storage area is provided so that a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved storage number addition designation command can be stored in association with each other. Is secured.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the reserved memory number addition designation command within one timer interrupt. Thus, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number addition designation command are stored in this order (in FIG. 39, the commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 4). Examples stored are shown). In the following description, the command for starting winning (including the first reserved memory number addition specifying command) stored in the start winning command storage area in association with the first reserved memory number adding specifying command is the first. The command at the time of start winning (including the second reserved memory number addition specifying command) stored in the start winning command storage area in association with the second reserved memory number addition specifying command may be collectively referred to as “one hold command”. ) May be collectively referred to as a second pending command.

  Also, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 39 is an effect symbol variation start process, which will be described later, at the timing at which the effect symbol variation display is started each time the effect symbol variation display is started. In steps S8007C and 8007D, if the second hold command is stored in any storage area of the start winning command storage area, it is stored in the first storage area in which the second hold command is stored. If no second hold command is stored in any storage area of the start winning command storage area, it is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area where the first hold command is stored Then, the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 39, when a new effect symbol variation display is started, the storage is the first storage area in which the second reserved memory number addition designation command (C100 (H)) is stored. Each command stored in the area 2 is deleted, each command stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 2, and each command stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 3.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the pre-reading notice is determined in the pre-reading notice effect determining process (see step S800A) based on the start winning command (variable category command) stored in the start winning command storage area. A determination is made as to whether or not to execute the effect (step S6011). In this determination, when it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed, determination information (value of “1”) is stored in association with the command at the time of starting winning (variation category command). This determination information is also deleted when the corresponding first hold command or second hold command is deleted from the start winning command storage area, and the storage area for the corresponding first hold command or second hold command is shifted. Sometimes they are shifted together.

  Returning to FIG. 37, if the received effect control command is any variation category command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Are stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command is stored (step S654).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received first reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variation category command are stored among the storage areas of the storage area (step S656A). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (step S656B).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received second reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. Of the storage areas of the storage area, the latest symbol designating command and variable category command are stored in the storage area (step S658A). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step S658B).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 erases one on-hold display on the first on-hold storage display unit 18c and sets the remaining on-hold display to 1. By shifting one by one, the first reserved memory number display in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is updated (step S662A). For example, when the first to third hold display (for example, a red round display corresponding to the first hold storage) of the first hold storage display unit 18c is lit on, the first hold storage number subtraction is performed. When the designated command is received, the first hold display (in this example, the first hold display of the first hold storage display unit 18c) is deleted and the second hold display displayed. The display is shifted to the first display area, and the hold display displayed on the third is shifted to the second display area.

  In addition, when the erased hold display is a first special hold display to be described later (that is, the pre-reading notice effect in the effect mode of “holding ball change” to be described later is executed, the effect control CPU 101 executes the hold of the notice target. When the display is erased), the set pre-reading notice execution flag is reset (step S662B). Further, the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (step S662C).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S661D), the effect control CPU 101 erases one reserved display in the second reserved memory display unit 18d and displays the remaining reserved display as 1. By shifting one by one, the second reserved memory number display in the second reserved memory display unit 18d is updated (step S662E). For example, when the first to third hold display (for example, a blue round display corresponding to the second hold storage) of the second hold storage display unit 18d is lit on, the second hold storage number subtraction is performed. When the designated command is received, the first hold display (in this example, the first hold display of the second hold storage display unit 18d) is deleted and the second hold display displayed. The display is shifted to the first display area, and the hold display displayed on the third is shifted to the second display area.

  In addition, when the erased hold display is a second special hold display to be described later (that is, the pre-reading notice effect in the effect mode of “holding ball change” to be described later is executed, the effect control CPU 101 executes the hold of the notice target. When the display is erased), the set pre-reading notice execution flag is reset (step S662F). Further, the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step S662G).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S664). In addition, the customer waiting demonstration screen is not displayed immediately based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, but after the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, the customer waits for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). The display of the waiting demonstration screen may be started. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 clears the total reserved memory number stored in the total reserved memory number storage area (step S665). That is, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received and the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed, the total pending storage number is 0 and the variable display is not executed, so the total pending storage number to be stored is reset. Even when the processing of step S665 is executed, the addition control or subtraction omission of the total pending storage number occurs in the production control microcomputer 100 and the erroneous total pending storage number is recognized. By interrupting the hold memory, the total number of hold memories can be reset to return to a normal state.

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

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S669), the effect control CPU 101 displays a background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a red display). Color background screen) (step S670). In addition, the production control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag (step S671). In addition, if the effect control CPU 101 has been set, the time reduction state flag is reset (step S672).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction state background designation command (step S673), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the time reduction state (for example, a green display). Color background screen) (step S674). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S675). Further, if the effect control CPU 101 is set, the probability variation state flag is reset (step S676).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S678), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S679). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening open designation command received in the special winning opening open designated command storage area formed in the RAM (step S680). The production control microcomputer 100 recognizes the number of rounds during the big hit game by confirming the special winning opening open designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area. Can do.

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big winning opening (step S681), the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big winning opening (step S682). Also, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening after opening designation command in the designated winning opening after opening special command opening storage area formed in the RAM (step S683).

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

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a pre-reading notice effect determining process for determining the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the effect mode (step S800A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the prefetch notice effect determination process (step S800A). In the pre-reading notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first has a set of commands at the time of start winning (that is, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command). Alternatively, it is confirmed whether a second set of second reserved memory number addition designation command) has been received (step S6001). Specifically, a set of symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition designation command) are stored in the command storage area at the time of winning a prize. This can be confirmed by determining whether or not it is newly stored. If a command for starting winning a set is not newly received, the process is terminated as it is.

  If a command for starting winning a set is newly received, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a pre-reading notice execution flag indicating that the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed is set. (Step S6002). Note that the pre-reading notice execution flag is set in steps S6016 and S6021 described later. If the pre-reading notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S6030.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of step S6002, in this embodiment, it is determined whether to determine whether to execute the prefetching notice effect on the condition that the prefetching notice effect is not being executed ( Steps S6011, S6012) are performed. Then, it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is executed (Y in step S6012), and after the pre-reading notice effect (holding ball change effect) is subsequently started (steps S6015, S6021), the pre-reading notice execution flag is already set. Since it is set, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the already determined effect mode without executing the determination process in step S6011 again.

  If the pre-reading notice execution flag is not set (N in step S6002), the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the latest reserved memory number addition designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the second reserved memory number added. It is confirmed whether the command is a designated command (step S6003). If the latest reserved memory number addition designation command is not the second reserved memory number addition designation command (that is, if the first reserved memory number addition designation command is stored), the production control CPU 101 is in the probabilistic state. It is confirmed whether or not the flag or the short time state flag is set (step S6006). If neither the probability change state flag nor the short time state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 101 stores in the storage area storing the latest command in the start winning command storage area. It is checked whether or not the first reserved storage number addition designation command is stored (step S6007). If the first reserved memory number addition designation command is stored (that is, if the first reserved memory number increases and the first reserved memory number addition designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 performs the pre-reading notice. The prefetching notice allocation table A is selected as a table for determining the presence / absence of the production and the production mode of the prefetching notice production (step S6008). If the first reserved memory number addition designation command is not stored, the process proceeds to step S6030.

  If the certain change state flag or the short time state flag is set (that is, if the certain change state or the short time state), the production control CPU 101 stores the latest command in the start winning command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored in (step S6009). If the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored (that is, if the second reserved memory number increases and the second reserved memory number addition designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 performs the pre-reading notice. The distribution table B is selected (step S6010). If the second reserved memory number addition designation command is not stored, the process proceeds to step S6030.

  By executing the processing of steps S6006 to S6010, in this embodiment, if the gaming state is the normal state, the pre-reading notice effect can be set and executed only for the variable display corresponding to the first reserved memory. Yes, if the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, it is possible to set and execute the pre-reading notice effect only for the variable display corresponding to the second reserved memory.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts random X (0 to 39), which is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, and extracts the random number value (random X) based on the received variation category command. ) Is determined to match any of the determination values included in the prefetching notice allocation table selected in steps S6008 and S6010, to determine whether or not the prefetching notice effect is executed (step S6011).

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a prefetching notice allocation table showing distribution of prefetching notice effects. If the current gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 101 for effect control is indicated by the received variable category command using the prefetching notice allocation table A in the normal state shown in FIG. 42A selected in step S6008. Based on the winning pattern determination result of the variation pattern type, an effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect is determined. In this embodiment, when using the pre-reading notice allocation table A, for example, the effect control CPU 101 becomes a non-reach CA2-1 change pattern type with a change category command (that is, reach is a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream). When the winning determination result indicating that “non-reach is not included” is indicated (specifically, when the command C600 (H) is received), the variable CA command is used for the super CA2−. 7 is a winning pattern determination result indicating that the variation pattern type is 7 (ie, “reach out of super reach”) (specifically, when command C607 (H) is received), And the change category command indicates that the change pattern type is super CA3-3 (that is, “super reach big hit”). In any case where the time determination result is indicated (specifically, when the command C612 (H) or the command C615 (H) is received), as shown in FIG. There is a case where it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “holding ball change”.

  In the example shown in FIG. 42A, when the winning determination result of the variation pattern type is “out of reach” by the variation category command, only when the random number value is 0 (at a ratio of 1/40). , It is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the “holding ball change” effect mode, and not to execute it when the random value is 1 to 39. In addition, when the winning pattern determination result of the variation pattern type is “out of super reach”, when the random number value is 0 to 5 (at a ratio of 6/40), the look-ahead notice of the effect mode of “change in reserved ball” It decides to execute the effect, and decides not to execute it when the random number value is 6 to 39. In addition, when the winning determination result of the variation pattern type is “Super reach jackpot”, when the random value is 0 to 19 (at a ratio of 20/40), the pre-reading notice of the effect mode of “change in reserved ball” It decides to execute the effect, and decides not to execute it when the random number value is 20-39.

  Also, if the current gaming state is the probability change state or the time-short state, the effect control CPU 101 uses the pre-reading notice allocation table B for the probability change / time-short state shown in FIG. 42B selected in step S6010, Based on the winning pattern determination result of the variation pattern type indicated by the received variation category command, the effect mode of the prefetch notice effect is determined. In this embodiment, when using the pre-reading notice allocation table B, for example, the effect control CPU 101 becomes a non-reach CA2-1 change pattern type by a change category command (that is, reach is a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream). 42 (B) in the case where a winning determination result indicating that “there is a non-reach” (specifically, when the command C60A (H) is received) is indicated. As shown in FIG. 4, there is no allocation and it is decided not to execute the pre-reading notice. In addition, for example, the effect control CPU 101 indicates a winning determination result indicating that the variation pattern type is the super CA2-7 variation pattern type (that is, “super-reaching is lost”) (specifically). Specifically, when the command C609 (H) or the command C60B (H) is received), and the variation category command, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3 (that is, "super reach big hit") Is displayed (specifically, when the command C612 (H) or the command C615 (H) is received), as shown in FIG. There is a case where it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “reserved ball change”.

  In the example shown in FIG. 42 (B), when the winning determination result of the variation pattern type is “non-reach” due to the variation category command, the look-ahead notice of the effect of “change in reserved ball” regardless of the random value. Decide not to execute the production. Further, when the winning pattern determination result of the variation pattern type is “out of super reach”, when the random number value is 0 to 2 (at a ratio of 3/40), the pre-reading notice of the effect mode of “change in reserved ball” It decides to execute the effect, and decides not to execute it when the random number value is 3 to 39. In addition, when the winning determination result of the variation pattern type is “super reach jackpot”, when the random number value is 0 to 23 (at a ratio of 24/40), the pre-reading notice of the effect mode of “change in reserved ball” It decides to execute the effect, and decides not to execute it when the random number value is 24 to 39.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in this embodiment, the determination result at the time of winning based on winning in the first start winning opening 13a is any of “non-reach out”, “super reach out” or “super reach big hit”. If the determination result is shown, a pre-reading notice effect may be executed. On the other hand, when the determination result of “non-reach out” is shown as the determination result at the time of winning based on winning in the second start winning opening 13b, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed, and “super reach out” Only when the determination result of either “” or “Super reach jackpot” is shown, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed. When the determination result of “super reach jackpot” is shown as the determination result at the time of winning based on winning at the second start winning opening 13b, the pre-reading notice effect is executed with a very high probability. Therefore, the player expects to generate a big hit by executing the pre-reading notice effect, but has high expectation especially when the pre-reading notice effect based on winning in the second start winning opening 13b is executed. become.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “holding ball change” is executed when the first reserved memory number addition designation command is received (step S6014 described later). Y), the pre-reading notice effect is immediately started (step S6015). However, when the second reserved memory number addition designation command is received, the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode “change in reserved ball” is displayed. When it is decided to execute, the pre-reading notice effect is not started immediately (N in step S6014 described later), and the pre-reading notice effect starts after receiving a new second reserved storage number addition designation command. (Step S6020). That is, when the second reserved memory number addition designation command is received, whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect is determined in step S6011, but the timing at which the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination is started is Thereafter, a new second reserved storage number addition designation command is received.

  In step S6011, it is desirable that the effect control CPU 101 also confirms whether or not the big hit game is being played, and if the big hit game is being played, it is desirable to decide not to forcibly execute the prefetch notice effect. Whether or not the big hit game is in progress, for example, confirms whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value (specifically, 4 to 7) indicating the big hit display process to the big hit end effect process. It can be determined by doing.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute the prefetch notice effect (step S6012). If it is determined not to execute the pre-reading notice effect (N in step S6012), the process proceeds to step S6030.

  When it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect (Y in step S6012), the effect control CPU 101 determines the latest reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory) stored in the start winning command storage area. The decision information (1) is stored in association with the number addition designation command or the second reserved storage number addition designation command (step S6013).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the latest reserved storage number addition designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S6014). If the first reserved memory number addition designation command is stored, the CPU 101 for effect control displays 1 as a hold display in the first hold memory display unit 18c as a golden round display (hereinafter also referred to as a first special hold display). (Step S6015). Accordingly, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetching notice execution flag indicating that the prefetching notice effect is being executed (step S6016).

  In this embodiment, in a normal state (when the pre-reading notice effect is not executed), when a start winning to the first start winning opening 13a occurs, a red round display (hereinafter referred to as the first display) 1 is also increased by one, and when a start winning to the second start winning opening 13b occurs, a blue round display (hereinafter also referred to as a second normal hold display) is displayed as the hold display. Increase by one.

  Then, when starting look-ahead notice effect of the effect mode of “holding ball change” is started when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13a is generated, the first hold storage display unit 18c holds in a different manner from the normal time. Increase the display by one. In this embodiment, if a pre-reading notice effect is started when a start winning to the first start winning opening 13a occurs, a golden round display (hereinafter also referred to as a first special hold display) is 1 Increase. The production control CPU 101 displays the first normal hold display in the hold display area corresponding to the storage area in each of the storage areas corresponding to the first to fourth hold display areas of the first hold storage display unit 18c. It stores information that can identify whether it is being performed, the first special hold display is being performed, or whether any hold display is being performed, and is stored in the second hold storage display section 18d. In each of the storage areas corresponding to the fourth to fourth hold display areas, whether the second normal hold display or the second special hold display is performed in the hold display area corresponding to the storage area, or Information that can specify whether any hold display is not performed is stored.

  If the latest reserved memory number addition designation command is not the first reserved memory number addition designation command (that is, if the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored), the production control CPU 101 performs the second operation. The second normal hold display is incremented by 1 as the hold display in the hold storage display unit 18d (step S6032).

  As described above, when a start winning to the first start winning opening 13a occurs, it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “reserved ball change” by executing the processing of steps S6013 to S6015. In such a case, the pre-reading notice effect of the “pending ball change” effect mode is immediately started at the timing when the start winning is generated and the command at the time of starting winning is received. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the “change in holding ball” effect based on the occurrence of the start winning to the second start winning opening 13b, the pre-reading notice effect is not immediately started. Once, the second normal hold display is incremented by one.

  In step S6030, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the latest reserved memory number addition designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the first reserved memory number addition designation command. If the first reserved memory number addition designation command is stored, the production control CPU 101 increments the first normal reserved display by one as the reserved display in the first reserved memory display unit 18c (step S6031).

  If the latest reserved memory number addition designation command is not the first reserved memory number addition designation command (that is, if the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored), the production control CPU 101 performs the second operation. The second normal hold display is incremented by 1 as the hold display in the hold storage display unit 18d (step S6032).

  On the other hand, if the latest reserved memory number addition designation command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command in step S6003 (Y in step S6003), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second reserved memory number addition designation command. It is checked whether or not the second pending command (second pending storage number addition designation command) is stored in any storage area before the storage area being set (step S6004). In addition, you may make it confirm whether the 2nd pending | holding memory number is 2 or more.

  When the second pending command (second pending storage number addition designation command) is stored in a storage area before the storage area in which the latest second pending storage number addition designation command is stored (in step S6004). Y), the effect control CPU 101 determines the second hold command (second hold memory number addition designation command) stored in the storage area before the latest second hold memory number addition designation command. It is confirmed whether or not information is stored (step S6005).

  When the determination information is stored (Y in step S6005), the effect control CPU 101 extracts random Y (0 to 19) that is a random number for determining whether to start the pre-reading notice effect. , Based on the pre-read notice execution table shown in FIG. Specifically, the production control CPU 101 stores the extracted random number (random Y) and the second hold command (second hold memory number addition designation command) stored in association with the decision information. Based on the number of second hold commands (second hold memory number addition designation command) stored in the area, it is determined whether or not to start the hold ball change effect.

  When the second pending command number stored in the storage area after the second pending command stored in association with the decision information, that is, the second pending memory number increased after the decision information is stored is 1. The second normal hold display (blue circle display) corresponding to the determination information when the random number value is 0 to 7 is also referred to as a rainbow (7 colors) round display (hereinafter also referred to as a second special hold display). ) Is started, and when the random number is 8 to 19, the second normal hold display corresponding to the decision information is not changed. Also, the number of second pending commands stored in the storage area after the second pending command stored in association with the decision information, that is, the second pending storage number increased after the decision information is stored is 2. In this case, when the random number is 0 to 14, the second normal hold display corresponding to the determination information is changed to the second special hold display, and the hold ball changing effect is started. The second normal hold display corresponding to the information is not changed. Furthermore, the number of second pending commands stored in the storage area after the second pending command stored in association with the decision information, that is, the number of second pending memories increased after the decision information is stored is 3. In this case, regardless of the random number value, a reserved ball changing effect is started in which the second normal hold display corresponding to the decision information is changed to the second special hold display.

  As described above, the more the second reserved memory number increased after the determination information is stored (1, 2, 3), the higher the rate, the pre-reading notice effect for the change of the reserved ball is executed (40%, 75). %, 100%). Therefore, the player expects the second special hold display to appear, and continues to make a right turn to increase the second hold memory number. As a result, many variable displays based on the second reserved memory are executed, and there is a high possibility that a 15R probability variation big hit with a high advantage will occur, while a possibility of a sudden probability variation big hit with a low advantage will occur. To reduce the disadvantages to the player.

  The target of the hold ball change effect executed here is the second normal hold display corresponding to the second hold command stored in association with the decision information. That is, when the determination information is stored in association with the first stored second hold command among the plurality of second hold commands stored in the start winning command storage area, the second hold memory is stored. An on-holding ball changing effect is performed in which the second normal hold display displayed on the first display unit 18d (first from the left) is changed to the second special hold display. In addition, when determination information is stored in association with the second stored command stored secondly among the plurality of second held commands stored in the start winning command storage area, the second held command is stored. An on-holding ball changing effect is performed in which the second normal on-hold display displayed on the second (second from the left) of the memory display unit 18d is changed to the second special on-hold display. In addition, when the determination information is stored in association with the second stored command stored third among the plurality of second held commands stored in the start winning command storage area, the second held command is stored. An on-holding ball changing effect is executed in which the second normal hold display displayed on the third (third from the left) of the memory display unit 18d is changed to the second special hold display.

  Thus, the second normal hold display already displayed on the second hold storage display unit 18d changes to the second special hold display at the timing when the start winning to the second start winning opening 13b occurs. Therefore, the player pays attention to the second reserved storage display unit 18d in anticipation of the appearance of the second special hold display at the timing when the start winning to the second start winning opening 13b occurs, and the interest is improved. be able to.

  If the reserved ball change effect is started based on the pre-reading notice execution table shown in FIG. 43, the pre-reading notice execution flag is set (step S6021), the process proceeds to step S6030, and further in step S6032. The second normal hold display corresponding to the latest second hold memory number addition designation command increases. If the reserved ball change effect is not started in step S6020, the pre-reading notice execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S6030, and further in step S6032, the latest second reserved memory number addition designation command is set. The corresponding second normal hold display increases.

  On the other hand, in step S6004, the second pending command (second pending memory count addition designation command) is stored in any storage area before the storage area in which the latest second pending memory count addition designation command is stored. When there is not (when the second reserved storage number is 1), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S6006. In step S6005, determination information is stored in association with the second hold command (second hold memory number addition designation command) stored in the storage area before the latest second hold memory number addition designation command. If not, the effect control CPU 101 moves to step S6006.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the command for starting winning is received based on the winning to the second starting winning opening 13b, the second normal holding is temporarily performed without immediately starting the holding ball changing effect. Increase the display, and then start the hold ball change effect that changes the second normal hold display to the second special hold display when the start winning command is received based on the win to the second start winning opening 13b To do. Therefore, even if a variable category command indicating that a super reach big hit is received based on winning at the second starting winning opening 13b, if the winning at the second starting winning opening 13b does not occur thereafter, the change in the holding ball Production is not executed. In other words, even when the player holds a ball change effect in the second hold memory display unit 18d, even if the player predicts that a big hit will occur and stops firing the game ball to the right game area 7B. In this state, there is a second normal hold display that starts changing after the second special hold display. As a result, after a big hit with super reach and the big hit gaming state is ended, variable display based on the second reserved memory is preferentially executed regardless of the presence or absence of the first reserved memory. As a result, the probability that a 2R sudden probability variation jackpot with a small number of game balls that can be acquired by the player is reduced, the probability that a 15R probability variation jackpot will occur is increased, and the disadvantage of the player is suppressed.

  The effect of this embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 71 and 56. FIG. In FIG. 71, unlike the present embodiment, when the start winning command is received based on the winning at the second starting winning opening 13b, the effect control microcomputer 100 immediately starts the holding ball changing effect. A comparative example is shown. In the example shown in (1) of FIG. 71, one first normal hold display (red round display) is displayed on the first hold storage display portion 18c, and one second normal hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display portion 18d. An example in which a hold display (blue round display) is displayed is described. In this example, a value (C403 (H)) indicating a sudden probability change big hit is stored as a symbol designating command in the region storing the first reserved memory number addition designating command in the start winning command storage region. It is assumed that a value (C400 (H)) indicating a deviation from the symbol designation command is stored in the area storing the second reserved memory number addition designation command in the start winning command storage area.

  Here, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 13b, it is assumed that the determination at the time of starting winning determines that the probability variation big hit and the random number value become super reach. At this time, as shown in (2) of FIG. 71, it is assumed that the production control microcomputer 100 increases the second special hold display on the second hold storage display unit 18d based on the received variable category command. . As a result of the appearance of the second special hold display, the player expects the occurrence of a big hit and, as shown in (3), there are cases where the player stops right-handed to prevent the game ball from being wasted.

  Thereafter, in the state where the right handing is stopped, variable display corresponding to the second normal hold display is executed as shown in (4) of FIG. Then, with the right-handed stop being stopped, as shown in (5), a variable display corresponding to the second special hold display is executed, and the display result becomes a probable big hit symbol, which is controlled to the big hit gaming state. To do. During the big hit gaming state, the player resumes the right hand strike and tries to win the game ball to the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, but during the big hit gaming state, the player is controlled to the probability changing state or the short time state. Since there is no (step S132), the game ball is not easily won in the second start winning opening 13b, and the second reserved memory number hardly increases. Therefore, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the second hold memory number is likely to remain 0, and in this case, the variable display corresponding to the first normal hold display is executed as shown in (6). The display result suddenly becomes a probable big hit symbol. Even if a sudden probability change big hit occurs in the probability change state, the gaming state after the sudden probability change big hit remains in the probability change state, and an increase in game balls cannot be expected, so the advantage for the player is lower than the probability change big hit. That is, although the game state is a probable change state and the probability change probable hit of 15R is likely to occur, the player stops right-handed by the appearance of the second special hold display. It will be controlled to a low specific gaming state.

  Next, the effect of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIG. In the example shown in (1) of FIG. 56, one first normal hold display (red round display) is displayed on the first hold storage display portion 18c, and one second normal hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display portion 18d. An example in which a hold display (blue round display) is displayed is described. In this example, a value (C403 (H)) indicating a sudden probability change big hit is stored as a symbol designating command in the region storing the first reserved memory number addition designating command in the start winning command storage region. It is assumed that a value (C400 (H)) indicating a deviation from the symbol designation command is stored in the area storing the second reserved memory number addition designation command in the start winning command storage area.

  Here, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 13b, it is assumed that the determination at the time of starting winning determines that the probability variation big hit and the random number value become super reach. At this time, as shown in (2) of FIG. 56, the production control microcomputer 100 temporarily increases the second normal hold display on the second hold storage display unit 18d based on the received variation category command. Become. In other words, even if it is determined in step S6011 that the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed based on the variable category command indicating that it is a probable big hit and super reach, step S6032 is executed to increase the second normal hold display. Since the player cannot predict that a probable big hit will occur, the player will continue to make a right-hand hit. Then, as the player continues to make a right turn, as shown in (3), a new winning occurs in the second start winning opening 13b, and YES is determined in step S6005 executed at this time ( (The determination information is stored in the immediately preceding storage area in the start winning command storage area), and the reserved ball change effect is started in step S6020, and the second normal hold display corresponding to the determination information is displayed as the second special hold display. Change to hold display. In this example, it is assumed that it is determined that the probability variation big hit and the random number value will be super reach even in the determination at the time of starting winning in the newly generated second starting winning opening 13b.

  Thereafter, even if the player stops right-handing due to the appearance of the second special hold display, there is a second hold memory whose change starts after the second hold memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect. Is in a state. Then, as shown in (4) of FIG. 56, the variable display corresponding to the first second normal hold display is executed, and the display result becomes a deviated symbol. Then, with the right-handed stop being stopped, as shown in (5), a variable display corresponding to the second special hold display is executed, and the display result becomes a probable big hit symbol, which is controlled to the big hit gaming state. To do. During the big hit gaming state, the player resumes the right hand strike and tries to win the game ball to the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, but during the big hit gaming state, the player is controlled to the probability changing state or the short time state. Since there is no (step S132), the game ball is not easily won in the second start winning opening 13b, and the second reserved memory number hardly increases. However, after the big hit gaming state is finished, since the second reserved memory number is 1 or more, as shown in (6), the second normal hold is given priority over the variable display corresponding to the first normal hold display. The variable display corresponding to the display is executed, and the display result becomes the probability variation big hit symbol. In other words, the disadvantage to the player is suppressed by generating the probability variation jackpot with a high advantage in preference to the sudden probability variation jackpot with a low advantage for the player.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13a, a pre-reading notice is started at the timing when the start win occurs, and the game ball wins the second start winning opening 13b. In some cases, the pre-reading notice is not immediately started at the timing when the start prize is generated, and the pre-reading notice is started at the timing when a new start prize is given to the second start prize opening 13b. The timing at which the pre-reading notice is executed differs depending on whether or not it is a start winning prize to the mouth. Even if the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 13a and the first special hold display is displayed at the timing of the win, the player stops firing the game ball to the left game area 7A. There is no disadvantage due to the first reserved memory number being 0 after the end of the big hit gaming state. Rather, there is a risk that a variable display based on the first reserved memory will be executed (a sudden probability change with low advantage occurs) before a right hit is made after the jackpot gaming state ends and a winning to the second start winning opening 13b occurs. Therefore, it is preferable for the player to stop left-handed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13a, the pre-reading notice is started at the timing when the start winning is generated.

  In this embodiment, a golden round display (first special hold display) or a rainbow round display (second special hold display) is displayed as the pre-reading notice effect of the effect of “change in reserved ball”. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a star-shaped hold display or a heart-shaped hold display is displayed. The mode is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. In addition, as a pre-reading notice effect of the “reserved ball change” effect mode, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of effects such as golden display, star display, and heart shape display, depending on which effect mode The degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be varied.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read out in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8001). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the process of step S8001 by the CPU 101 for the effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8001. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 46, when the received display result designation command indicates “ordinary big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of performance symbols arranged with the same odd number of symbols is determined.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being probabilistic (an odd symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (even symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect display device 9 to display a notice effect (a notice effect other than the pre-reading notice effect. The notice effect setting process for determining whether to execute the object notice effect or setting the effect mode of the notice effect is executed (step S8002).

  Next, when executing the variation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S8003). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8004).

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 47 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect in step S8003.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8005). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. If it is decided to execute a low reliability announcement, a medium reliability announcement, or a high reliability announcement, which will be described later, at the start of the change, the announcement effect determined according to the process table set in step S8003. To start.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8006). Next, the production control CPU 101 deletes one command at the time of start winning (the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the reserved memory number addition specifying command) stored in the storage area of the start winning command storing area, The contents of the command storage area at the start winning prize are shifted (steps S8007 to S8007D).

  In step S8007, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second reserved command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) is stored in the start winning command storage area. If the second hold command is stored (YES in step S8007), whether or not determination information is stored in association with the second hold command in the first storage area in which the second hold command is stored. (Step S8007A). When the determination information is stored (YES in step S8007A), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the prefetching notice effect is executed (or the prefetching notice effect is not started but the prefetching notice effect is executed). ) A target variation flag indicating that variable display based on the second hold command is being executed is set (step S8007B), and the process proceeds to step S8007C. If the determination information is not stored (NO in step S8007A), the process proceeds to step S8007C.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 deletes the contents of the first storage area in which the command received at the start winning prize to the second start winning opening 13b is stored among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area. (For example, the contents of the first storage area in which the second reserved storage number addition designation command is stored are deleted), and the contents of the storage areas after the start winning command storage area are shifted one by one (step S8007C). ). For example, the first storage area of the start winning command storage area stores the command received at the start winning prize to the first start winning opening 13a, and the second storage area starts to the second start winning opening 13b. If the command received at the time of winning is stored, the contents of the second storage area are deleted, and the contents of the third and subsequent storage areas are shifted.

  If the second hold command is not stored in step S8007 (only the first hold command is stored) (NO in step S8007), the first storage area of the start winning command storage area is stored in the first storage area. The stored contents are deleted (in this embodiment, since the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol is executed means that the command for storing the winning prize is stored. All the commands stored in the area are commands received at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening 13a), and the contents of the storage area after the start winning command storage area are shifted one by one (step S8007D). ).

  In step S8007C, after confirming that the second symbol variation designation command and the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command have been received, the contents of the first storage area in which the second pending command is stored are displayed. It may be deleted and the contents of subsequent storage areas may be shifted one by one. In step S8007D, after confirming that the first symbol variation designation command or the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command has been received, the contents of the first storage area in which the first pending command is stored are displayed. It may be deleted and the contents of subsequent storage areas may be shifted one by one.

  For example, when the first start winning command storage area and the second start winning storage area are separately provided, the effect symbol change display is displayed corresponding to the first special symbol change display. If it is to be executed, the contents stored in the first storage area of the first start winning command storage area are deleted, and the contents of the storage areas subsequent to the first start winning command storage area are one. If the shift is performed one by one, and the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in response to the variation display of the second special symbol, the contents stored in the first storage area of the second start winning command storage area It is also possible to delete and shift the contents of the storage areas after the second start winning command storage area one by one.

  Then, after executing the processing of step S8007C or step S8007D, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process (step S8002) in the effect symbol variation start process. In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S6501). If the second reserved storage number is not 0 (NO in step S6501), based on the advance notice table A shown in FIG. Alternatively, it is determined which notice effect of the high-reliability notice is to be executed or which notice effect is not to be executed (step S6503).

  The “reliability” of the notice here refers to the appearance rate (probability) that the jackpot symbol appears as a display result of the variable display accompanied with the notice effect when the notice effect according to the specific effect mode is executed. ing. For example, the reliability when the variable display accompanied by the high reliability notice is executed is (the rate at which the high reliability notice is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the big jackpot is determined and And the ratio at which the high-reliability notice is executed in both cases. The reliability is set so as to increase in the order of low reliability notice <medium reliability notice <high reliability notice.

  In step S6503, the CPU for effect control 101 executes any of the notice effects of the low reliability notice, the medium reliability notice, or the high reliability notice as the notice effect after the start of the change, or executes any of the notice effects. Random Z (0 to 49) which is a random number for determining whether or not to perform is extracted. Based on the variation pattern command read out in step S8000, it is determined which of the determination values included in the notification determination table A matches the presence / absence of execution of the notification effect and the notification effect to be executed (low reliability) Degree notice, medium reliability notice, high reliability notice).

  When the variation pattern command read in step S8000 indicates non-reach deviation, the effect control CPU 101 decides not to execute the notice effect after the start of variation when the random value is 0 to 45. When the random value is 46 to 48, it is determined to execute the low-reliability notice effect as the notice effect after the start of variation. When the random value is 49, the medium reliability is determined as the notice effect after the change is started. Decide to execute the notice effect. When the variation pattern command indicates non-reach, the highly reliable notice effect is not executed.

  When the variation pattern command read in step S8000 indicates that the super-reach is off, the effect control CPU 101 determines not to execute the notice effect after the start of variation when the random value is 0 to 9. When the random number value is 10 to 24, it is decided to execute the low-reliability notice effect as the notice effect after the start of variation, and when the random value is 25 to 39, medium reliability as the notice effect after the change is started. When the random value is 40 to 49, it is determined to execute the highly reliable notice effect as the notice effect after the start of fluctuation.

  When the variation pattern command read in step S8000 indicates that the reach is a super reach jackpot, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the notice effect after the start of variation is not executed when the random value is 0. When the random number is 1 to 4, it is decided to execute the low-reliability notice effect as the notice effect after the start of variation, and when the random value is 5 to 19, the medium reliability is given as the notice effect after the change is started. When the random number is 20 to 49, it is decided to execute the highly reliable notice effect as the notice effect after the start of fluctuation.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is 0 in step S6501 (YES in step S6501), the effect control CPU 101 uses the notice determination table B shown in FIG. It is determined whether to execute a notice effect of low reliability notice, medium reliability notice, or high reliability notice, or not to execute any notice effect (step S6502).

  In step S6502, the effect control CPU 101 extracts random Z (0 to 49). Based on the variation pattern command read out in step S8000, it is determined which of the determination values included in the notification determination table B matches the presence / absence of execution of the notification effect and the notification effect to be executed (low reliability) Degree notice, medium reliability notice, high reliability notice).

  When the variation pattern command read in step S8000 indicates non-reach deviation, the effect control CPU 101 determines not to execute the notice effect after the start of variation when the random value is 0 to 47. When the random number value is 48, 49, it is determined to execute the low-reliability notice effect as the notice effect after the start of fluctuation. Therefore, the medium-reliability notice effect and the high-reliability notice effect are not executed.

  When the variation pattern command read out in step S8000 indicates that the super-reach is out of effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines not to execute the notice effect after the start of variation when the random value is 0 to 19. However, when the random number value is 20 to 49, it is decided to execute the low-reliability notice effect as the notice effect after the start of fluctuation. Therefore, the medium-reliability notice effect and the high-reliability notice effect are not executed.

  When the variation pattern command read in step S8000 indicates that the reach is a super reach jackpot, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the notice effect after the start of variation is not executed when the random value is 0. When the random number is 1 to 49, it is determined to execute the low-reliability notice effect as the notice effect after the start of fluctuation. Therefore, the medium-reliability notice effect and the high-reliability notice effect are not executed.

  As described above, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and the display result becomes a big hit symbol, when the second reserved memory number at the start of the variable display is 0, the medium reliability notice and the high reliability notice are displayed. It is not executed. If the medium reliability warning or the high reliability warning is executed even when the second reserved memory number is 0, the player may stop right-handed in anticipation of occurrence of a big hit gaming state. is there. Then, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the second reserved memory number remains 0, and if the first reserved memory remains, variable display based on the first reserved memory is executed, There is a greater possibility that a sudden probability variation jackpot having a low advantage for the player will occur. As in this embodiment, at the start of variable display of the second special symbol whose display result is a big hit symbol, the medium reliability notice and the high reliability notice are not executed when the second reserved memory number is 0. Therefore, the player will continue to make a right-hand hit, and an increase in the second reserved memory number can be expected. As a result, after the big hit gaming state, the second reserved memory number becomes 1 or more, and the variable display based on the second reserved memory is executed in preference to the variable display based on the first reserved memory. It is possible to increase the rate of occurrence of 15R probability variation jackpots that are advantageous to the user.

  In (1) of FIG. 57, when the right turn is performed in the probability change state or the short time state, the first normal hold display is displayed on the first (first left) of the first hold storage display unit 18c. An example is shown in which the second normal hold display is displayed in the first (first left) and second (second from the left) of the second hold storage display portion 18d. The first (first left) second normal hold display of the second hold storage display unit 18d corresponds to the second hold storage in which the display result of the variable display becomes the probability variation big symbol. In the present embodiment, even when it is determined that a big hit is made by super reach in the determination at the start winning prize, it is determined not to execute the pre-reading notice at a certain rate, and it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice temporarily. Even in this case, since the pre-reading notice effect may not be started depending on the number of the second reserved storage number increased (after the determination information is stored), there is a possibility that the second special hold display is not performed.

  In the example shown in (2) of FIG. 57, since the second reserved memory number becomes 1 when the change based on the second reserved memory where the display result becomes a probable big hit is started, as shown in (3), High reliability notices may be implemented. In this example, the characters “Intense heat!” Are displayed in the center of the screen so that the player has a high expectation that a big hit will occur. Even if the player stops right-handed at the timing when the high-reliability notice is executed, since the second reserved memory number is not 0, the variable display based on the first reserved memory is made after the big hit gaming state is finished. The variable display based on the second reserved storage is executed with priority. In addition, when the variation based on the second reserved memory where the display result is a probable big hit is started, the low-reliability notice is executed or the notice effect is not executed if the second reserved memory number is 0. become. For this reason, the player does not have such a high expectation for the occurrence of the big hit, and continues to make a right strike, and as a result, the second reserved memory number becomes 1 or more during the period until the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. The possibility increases.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the processing during effect design variation (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105). In this case, if it is decided to execute any one of the low-reliability notice, the medium-reliability notice, and the high-reliability notice at the start of the change, the notice effect determined according to the process table is changed to the start of the change. Or run during fluctuations.

  Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S8120), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8121).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8307. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8306. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S8307.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302). Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the target variation flag is set, and if it is set, resets the target variation flag (step S8303).

  Next, when neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8305), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8313. To do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8305), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is checked whether a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set or not is set (step S8307). . When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8308), and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8309). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8310), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1) (step S8311). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8312).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8305), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8313). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 44, the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, because the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process and the fourth symbol process, as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop process or the like at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset at the end of the big hit or at the end of the big hit effect processing.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8314).

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the production control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the big winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S1901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and the effect device (effect display) The control of the apparatus 9, the speaker 27, etc. is executed (step S1903). For example, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and performs an effect of displaying a character or character indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S1905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S1906).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S1901), the production control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag (step S1907) and selects process data corresponding to the production during the round. (Step S1908). Then, the process timer is started (step S1909), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the mid-round processing (step S805) (step S1910).

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

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

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the in-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first receives a big hit end designation command reception flag (specifically, a big hit end designation command reception flag or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command reception flag (see steps S642 and S646). )) Is set or not (step S2901). When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 sets the big prize opening after flag indicating that the designation command after opening the big prize opening has been received. It is confirmed whether or not (step S2902).

  When the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (N in step S2902), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S2903), and the effect device (effect display) The control of the apparatus 9, the speaker 27, etc. is executed (step S2904). For example, the effect display device 9 displays the jackpot display symbol, and the effect of displaying characters indicating the number of rounds, other characters, and the like is executed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S2905), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S2906). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S2907).

  If the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in step S2902 (Y in step S2902), the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after opening the big prize opening (step S2908), and the designation command after opening the big prize opening. Process data corresponding to the interval effect (the effect of performing the interval display according to the number of rounds) is selected based on the content of (step S2909). Then, the process timer is started (step S2910), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S2911). Before step S2909, an interval effect corresponding to the type of jackpot being executed may be determined, and in step S2909, process data corresponding to the determined interval effect may be selected. Note that the type of jackpot being executed can be confirmed by data stored in the display result designation command storage area. For example, the interval effect determined here is composed of an effect during the round that was executed in the previous round and an effect that is continuous with the effect during the round that is executed in the next round (for example, an animation with a story). And good.

  When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set in step S2901 (Y in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S2912).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the ending effect (step S2913). In addition, the production control CPU 101 starts the production period measurement timer and also starts the process timer (step S2914). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S807) (step S2915).

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S3901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S3902), and the effect device (effect display) The control of the apparatus 9, the speaker 27, etc. is executed (step S3903). For example, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and executes an effect of displaying a predetermined character or the like.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S3904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S3905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S3906).

  When the special winning opening open flag is set (Y in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round (step S3912). The production control CPU 101 selects process data based on the number of rounds indicated by the command for opening a special winning opening. Next, the production control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open flag (step S3913) and starts a process timer (step S3914). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S3915).

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts one effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect (step S880). And it is confirmed whether the production period measurement timer after subtraction has timed out (step S881). The effect period measurement timer is set based on the confirmation of reception of the ending command, for example, during the round process (see step S805).

  If the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S881), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S882). In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on 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), and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part). Then, the control of various lamps as a production component and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S883). For example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character or the like is executed.

  Next, when the process timer has not timed out (N in step S884), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process. When the process timer times out (Y in step S884), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S885). Further, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S886).

  If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step S881), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S888). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets command reception flags such as a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S889).

[2. Game machine according to the second embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with respect to parts different from the first embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13a occurs, the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the first reserved memory is immediately provided at the timing when the start winning occurs. When the first special hold display is displayed on the first hold storage display portion 18c and the start winning to the second start winning opening 13b occurs, the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the second hold storage is started. Is not started immediately, the second normal hold display is once displayed on the second hold storage display portion 18d, and then the second start winning prize is generated on the second start winning opening 13b. A pre-reading notice effect for changing the normal hold display to the second special hold display has been started.

  On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when a start winning to the first start winning opening 13a occurs, the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the first reserved storage is immediately performed at the timing when the start winning occurs. Similarly, when the first special hold display is displayed on the first hold storage display portion 18c and the start winning to the second start winning opening 13b is generated, the first winning hold is displayed immediately at the timing when the start winning occurs. The pre-reading notice effect corresponding to 2 reserved storage is started, and the 2nd special reserved display is displayed on the 2nd reserved storage display part 18d. In the second embodiment, with the start of the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the second reserved memory, the effect display device 9 prompts the player to continue to make a right strike (“right strike” Display the message “Continue”.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing prefetch notice effect determination processing (step S800A) according to the second embodiment. Unlike the first embodiment, if the pre-reading notice execution flag is not set in step S6002 (N in step S6002), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S6006. In step S6014, if the latest reserved memory number addition designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (N in step S6014), the presentation control CPU 101 The second special hold display is incremented by 1 as the hold display in the 2 hold storage display unit 18d (step S6014A). With the start of the pre-reading notice effect based on the new second storage, the effect control CPU 101 starts the right-handed suggestion display on the effect display device 9 (step S6014B), and the pre-reading notice is being executed in step S6016. Set the flag.

  Further, in the second embodiment, after the second normal hold display is increased by 1 as the hold display in the second hold storage display unit 18d in step S6032, the effect control CPU 101 displays the right-handed suggestion display on the effect display device 9. If the right-handed suggestion display is performed, this is terminated (step S6032A). By executing these processes, when it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed in step S6011 when the start winning to the second start winning opening 13b occurs, the second special hold display is performed in step S6014A. Is increased by one and a pre-reading notice effect is started immediately, and a right-handed suggestion display is performed accordingly. Then, when the right-handed suggestion display is performed, the second normal hold display is incremented by one in step S6032, based on the occurrence of a new start winning at the second start winning opening 13b. At the same time, the right-handed suggestion display ends.

  In (1) of FIG. 60, when the right turn is performed in the probability change state or the short time state, the first normal hold display is displayed on the first (first left) of the first hold storage display portion 18c. An example is shown in which the second normal hold display is displayed on the first (first left) of the second hold storage display portion 18d. In this state, it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is executed in step S6011, based on the fact that a new start winning is generated in the second start winning opening 13b and the determination at the start winning is determined to be a super reach and a probable big hit. If this is done, as shown in (2), the second special hold display is incremented by one in step S6014A and the pre-reading notice effect is immediately started. As a result, the player expects a big hit, but as shown in (2), the right-hand suggestion display (display of the message “continue right-handed!”) Is performed in step S6014B. The person will continue to be right-handed. As a result, as shown in (3), a new start winning to the second start winning opening 13b occurs, and after the big hit gaming state, the second hold is given priority over the variable display based on the first hold memory. A variable display based on the memory is executed. As a result, the probability of a 15R probability variation jackpot having a high advantage is increased, while the possibility of a sudden probability variation jackpot having a low advantage is decreased to suppress a disadvantage to the player. Yes.

  Also, as shown in (3) of FIG. 60, when a new start prize is generated in the second start prize opening 13b, that is, the fluctuation is started after the second reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice. When the second hold storage occurs, the effect control CPU 101 ends the right-handed suggestion display (6032A). Thereby, the player pays attention to the second special hold display displayed on the second hold storage display unit 18d, and the effect of performing the pre-reading notice is enhanced.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the processing during effect design variation (step S802) according to the second embodiment. Differences from the first embodiment will be described below. When the value of the variation time timer is decremented by 1 in step S8102, the presentation control CPU 101 checks whether or not the target variation flag is set (step S8102A). If the target variation flag is set (Y in step S8102A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S8102B). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (Y in step S8102B), the effect control CPU 101 performs a right-hand suggestion display (step S8102C), and proceeds to step S8103.

  On the other hand, if the target variation flag is not set in step S8102A (N), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8103. If the second reserved memory number is not 0 in step S8102B (N), the effect control CPU 101 ends the right-handed suggestion display if it has been executed (step S8102D). ), The process proceeds to step S8103.

  In (1) of FIG. 61, when right-handed is performed in the probability change state or the short-time state, the first normal hold display is displayed on the first (first left) of the first hold storage display portion 18c. An example is shown in which the second special hold display is displayed on the first (first left) of the second hold storage display portion 18d. At this time, as shown in (1), the right-handed suggestion display is performed based on the fact that the pre-reading notice is being executed. Then, when the variation based on the second reserved memory that is the subject of the pre-reading notice is started, as shown in (2) based on the fact that the second reserved memory number is 0 in step S8102B described above. The right-handed suggestion display in step S8102C is executed. This right-handed suggestion display allows the player to continue right-handed even during the variable display based on the second reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect, so as shown in (3), the second start winning prize A new start prize for the mouth 13b is generated. Then, when a new start winning is made to the second start winning opening 13b, as shown in (3), the right-handed suggestion display ends (step S8102D).

  As in this example, if no new start winning is made to the second start winning opening 13b during the pre-reading notice, the variable display based on the second reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice is being made. In addition, since the right-handed suggestion display is executed, a new start winning is likely to occur in the second start winning opening 13b. As a result, after the big hit gaming state based on the second reserved memory, which is the target of the prefetch notice, the variable display based on the second reserved memory is executed in preference to the variable display based on the first reserved memory. Become. As a result, the probability of a 15R probability variation jackpot having a high advantage is increased, while the possibility of a sudden probability variation jackpot having a low advantage is decreased to suppress a disadvantage to the player. Yes.

[3. Game machine according to the third embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described with respect to parts different from the first embodiment. In the third embodiment, when a start winning to the first start winning opening 13a occurs, a pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the first reserved memory is immediately started at the timing when the start winning occurs. Similarly, when the first special hold display is displayed on the hold storage display portion 18c and the start winning is made to the second start winning opening 13b, the second hold storage is immediately handled at the timing when the start winning occurs. The pre-reading notice effect to be started is started, and the second special hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display unit 18d. And in this 3rd Embodiment, when the display result of the variable display based on the 2nd holding | maintenance memory | storage used as the object of the prefetch notice effect turns into a jackpot symbol, in the period controlled to the jackpot game state, Control for facilitating the occurrence of a start winning in the start winning opening 13b is performed.

  Here, in the third embodiment, “control for facilitating start winning to the second starting winning opening 13b” specifically means that in the normal symbol determining process of the normal symbol process, Based on the normal symbol control table B selected in the short-time state, executing the control of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening control of the second start winning port 13b), and the period during which the control is being executed, This means notifying the player that it is easy to win the second start winning opening 13b.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process according to the third embodiment. In the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sets the hour / hour counter to 0 (step S132A), executes variable display by the second special symbol, and performs super reach. Accordingly, it is determined whether or not a probable big hit is made (step S132B). Whether or not the variable display of the second special symbol has been executed is determined by whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag set when the pending memory number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122 of the special symbol changing process. The determination is made by confirming whether the command corresponds to the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command. Whether or not the fluctuation is accompanied by super reach is stored in the RAM 55 by checking the fluctuation pattern determined in step S102 of the fluctuation pattern setting process, and whether or not the fluctuation pattern is accompanied by super reach. Determined. Whether or not the big hit type is “probable variation 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 step S132B, when the variable display with the second special symbol is executed and the condition that the probability variation big hit with super reach is satisfied (Y in step S132B), the CPU 56 sets a special control flag ( Step S132C) and the process proceeds to Step S133. Here, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 65, which will be described later, it is determined at the start winning prize to the second start winning opening 13b that a big hit with super reach is made in the probability variation state or the short time state. In such a case, a pre-reading notice is always executed. Therefore, when the special control flag is set in step S132C, the pre-reading notice effect for the second reserved storage related to the change has been executed before the change is started.

  On the other hand, when the variable display by the second special symbol is executed and the condition that the probable big hit with super reach is not satisfied (N in step S132B), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S133. The special control flag set (or not set) in step S132C is referred to in the normal symbol determination process (step S511) of the normal symbol process.

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal symbol control table selection process executed in the normal symbol determination process of the normal symbol process process according to the third embodiment. In the first embodiment, the normal symbol control table A is selected when the gaming state is the normal state, and the normal symbol control table B is selected when the gaming state is the probability change state or the short time state, but in the third embodiment, 63, the normal symbol control table A or the normal symbol control table B is selected based on the normal symbol control table selection process shown in FIG.

  In this normal symbol control table selection process, the CPU 56 checks whether either the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is set (step S511A). If either the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S511A), the normal symbol control table B is selected (step S511F). That is, the control when either the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is set is the same as in the first embodiment. When neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set (N in Step S511A), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the special control flag is set (Step S511B). If the special control flag is not set (N in step S511B), the normal symbol control table A is selected (step S511E). When the special control flag is set (Y in step S511B), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved storage number is 0 (step S511C).

  Note that the second reserved memory number here is different from the second reserved memory number stored on the production control CPU 101 side, and it is a random value (random R and R) to any storage area of the second reserved memory buffer. This is a value confirmed based on whether a software random number value is stored. Specifically, in the second reserved storage buffer shown in FIG. 21, when the random number value is stored only in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1, the second reserved memory number is 1. When the random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 2, the second reserved memory number is 2, and the random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 3. Is stored, the second reserved memory number is 3. When the random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 4, the second reserved memory number is 4. It becomes.

  When the second reserved storage number is not 0 (N in Step S511C), the CPU 56 selects the normal symbol control table A (Step S511E). On the other hand, when the second reserved storage number is 0 (Y in step S511C), the CPU 56 refers to the value of the special symbol process flag, and the value is the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (the special symbol process flag is 5) or the big hit end process (special symbol process flag is 6), it is confirmed whether or not the value (step S511D). If it is a value that does not correspond to either the big prize opening pre-processing or the big hit end processing (N in Step S511D), the CPU 56 selects the normal symbol control table A (Step S511E). On the other hand, if it is a value corresponding to either the big prize opening pre-processing or the big hit end processing (Y in step S511D), the CPU 56 selects the normal symbol control table B (step S511F).

  Here, as shown in step S132 of the special symbol stop process, the probability variation state and the short-time state are released with the start of the big hit gaming state, so the high base state is not controlled during the big hit gaming state. As a general rule, in the third embodiment, the special control flag is set (that is, the probability change big hit with super reach by the variable display of the second special symbol), and the second reserved memory number is zero. In the state, the high base state is controlled only during the period in which either the pre-opening process for the big prize opening or the big hit end process is being executed. Note that if the high base state is controlled during the period during which the processing for opening the big prize opening is being performed, the variable prize ball device 15 provided above the big prize opening (upstream in the flow direction of the game ball) is movable. Winning of the game ball to the big prize opening is hindered by the tilt control of the wing piece. For this reason, in this embodiment, special control for setting the high base state is performed only during the period in which either the big winning opening opening pre-processing or the big hit end processing is being executed.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing prefetch notice effect determination processing (step S800A) according to the third embodiment. Unlike the first embodiment, if the pre-reading notice execution flag is not set in step S6002 (N in step S6002), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S6006. In step S6014, if the latest reserved memory number addition designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (N in step S6014), the presentation control CPU 101 The second special hold display is incremented by 1 as the hold display in the 2 hold storage display unit 18d (step S6014A). When the pre-reading notice effect based on the new second storage is started, the effect control CPU 101 sets a pre-reading notice execution flag in step S6016.

  Also, in step S6011 shown in FIG. 64, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice of the change in the reserved ball based on the pre-reading notice allocation table shown in FIG. In this example, unlike the first embodiment, the pre-reading notice is always executed when it is determined that the super reach big hit is determined at the time of winning the second start winning opening 13b in the probability variation state or the short time state. (Pre-reading notice allocation table B). Therefore, when the special control as described above is performed, the pre-reading notice effect for the second reserved storage with the big hit is executed before the start of the fluctuation with the big hit.

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) of the third embodiment. In the effect symbol variation stop process of the third embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8306), executes variable display with the second special symbol, and performs probable big hit with super reach. It is determined whether or not (step S8306A). Whether or not the variable display of the second special symbol has been executed is determined by confirming whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set. Also, whether or not the change is accompanied by super reach is determined by checking the change pattern stored in the change pattern command storage area. Also, whether or not the type of jackpot is “probable variation jackpot” is determined by checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area.

  When the variable display by the second special symbol is executed and the condition that it is a probable big hit with super reach is satisfied (Y in step S8306A), the effect control CPU 101 sets a special control state flag ( Step S8306B) and the process proceeds to Step S8307. Here, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 65, in the probability variation state or the short time state, the determination at the start winning to the second start winning port 13b is determined to be a big hit with super reach. In such a case, a pre-reading notice is always executed. Therefore, when the special control state flag is set in step S8306B, the pre-reading notice effect for the second hold command related to the change has been executed before the change is started.

  On the other hand, when the variable display by the second special symbol is executed and the condition that the probable big hit with super reach is not satisfied (N in step S8306A), the CPU 101 for effect control moves to step S8307. The special control state flag set (or not set) in step S8306B is referred to in the jackpot display process (step S804), the post-round process (step S806), and the jackpot end effect process (step S807).

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process of the third embodiment. In the jackpot display process of the third embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (step S1903) and the special control state flag is set. It is confirmed whether it is set (step S1903A). If the special control state flag is set (Y in step S1903A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S1903B). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (Y in step S1903B), the effect control CPU 101 provides a high release notification (for example, “ The message “During electric Chu open” is displayed on the effect display device 9) (step S1903C), and the process proceeds to step S1904.

  In this way, when the super reach probability variation big hit is generated by the variable display based on the second reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect, and the fanfare effect for the probability variable big hit is being executed, the second reserved memory number is 0. Based on the above, the high base state is controlled, and the player is notified that the ratio of the second start winning opening 13b to the open state is high. As a result, the player continues to make a right strike during the fanfare effect, and the possibility that the second reserved memory number becomes 1 or more after the big hit gaming state is increased. As a result, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variable display based on the second hold memory is executed in preference to the variable display based on the first hold memory. As a result, the probability of a 15R probability variation jackpot having a high advantage is increased, while the possibility of a sudden probability variation jackpot having a low advantage is decreased to suppress a disadvantage to the player. Yes.

  On the other hand, if the special control state flag is not set (NO in step S1903A), if the second reserved storage number is not 0 (NO in step S1903B), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S1904. When the second start winning opening 13b is won during the fanfare production and the second reserved memory number is no longer 0 (NO in step S1903B), the production control CPU 101 If the high open notification is performed, this is terminated.

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process according to the third embodiment. In the round post-processing of the third embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (step S3903), and the special control state flag is set. It is confirmed whether it is set (step S3903A). If the special control state flag is set (Y in step S3903A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S3903B). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (Y in step S3903B), the effect control CPU 101 performs high release notification (step S3903C), and proceeds to step S3904.

  As described above, when the super reach probability variation big hit is generated by the variable display based on the second reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect, and the interval effect between rounds is being executed, the second reserved memory number is 0. Based on the fact, the player is notified that the high base state is controlled and the ratio of the second start winning opening 13b to the open state is high. As a result, the player continues to make a right turn during the interval effect, and the possibility that the second reserved memory number becomes 1 or more after the big hit gaming state is increased.

  On the other hand, if the special control state flag is not set (NO in step S3903A), if the second reserved storage number is not 0 (NO in step S3903B), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S3904. When the second start winning opening 13b is won during the interval effect and the second reserved memory number is no longer 0 (NO in step S3903B), the effect control CPU 101 If the high open notification is performed, this is terminated.

  FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing a big hit end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process of the third embodiment. In the jackpot end effect process of the third embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (step S883) and a special control state flag. Is set (step S883A). If the special control state flag is set (Y in step S883A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S883B). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (Y in step S883B), the effect control CPU 101 performs high release notification (step S883C), and proceeds to step S884.

  As described above, when the super reach probability variation big hit is generated by the variable display based on the second hold memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect, and the ending effect accompanying the end of the big hit gaming state is executed, the second hold memory Based on the fact that the number is 0, the high base state is controlled, and the player is informed that the ratio of the second start winning opening 13b being in the open state is high. As a result, the player continues to make a right turn even during the ending effect, and the possibility that the second reserved memory number becomes 1 or more after the big hit gaming state is increased.

  On the other hand, if the special control state flag is not set (NO in step S883A), if the second reserved storage number is not 0 (NO in step S883B), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S884. When the second start winning opening 13b is won during the ending production and the second reserved memory number is no longer 0 (NO in step S883B), the production control CPU 101 If the high open notification is performed, this is terminated.

  FIG. 70 shows an example in which a high release notification is executed during the ending effect when the super reach and the probable big hit are based on the second reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect. As shown in (1), when the final round (15R) of the probable big hit is completed and the ending effect as shown in (2) is executed, if the second reserved memory number is 0, the high In addition to being controlled to the base state, a message “Opening electric chew” is displayed on the effect display device 9, so that the player continues to make a right turn even after the round is over.

[4. Modified example]
Finally, a modification of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the above embodiment, there are a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot as 15R jackpots, but during the normal jackpot game state, the effects for the normal jackpot (fanfare effect, mid-round effect, interval effect, ending) In the big hit game state of the probability variation big hit, the probable big hit effect (fanfare effect, in-round effect, interval effect, ending effect) corresponding to this is executed. Here, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which odd symbols are aligned as effect symbols when probability variation jackpots are generated, and even symbols are aligned as effect symbols when normal jackpots are generated. There may be a possibility that both odd-numbered symbols and even-numbered symbols are aligned as symbols.

  That is, even when a probable big hit occurs, an even number of symbols (for example, 4) are arranged as production symbols at a predetermined rate, and thereafter a normal big hit production is executed. Then, by executing an effect that gives an impression that the player has been promoted to a probable big hit at a predetermined timing (for example, after round 10) during the big hit game state (or switching to an effect for probable big hit), the player is as if Usually, you will get the impression that the jackpot has been promoted to a promising jackpot, and your interest will improve. In this way, even if the even number of symbols become a big hit, and the normal big hit effect is started after that, the player expects a so-called promotion effect to be executed after 10 rounds. It can be carried out. However, when such a promotion effect is executed, when probability variation jackpots are generated, odd symbols (for example, 7) are arranged as effect symbols at a predetermined rate, and the effect for probability variation jackpots is started. As a result, the player may recognize that the game is a promising big hit before the 10th round (before the big hit gaming state is started in this example), and the interest may be reduced.

  On the other hand, for example, the first currently stored as an effect (for example, an in-round effect or an ending effect after 10 rounds) after odd-numbered symbols are arranged (the occurrence of a probable big hit is notified to the player). It is determined whether or not a big hit based on the hold memory or the second hold memory occurs (whether or not a so-called on-hold continuous change occurs). If a big hit occurs, a special effect (for example, It is recommended to execute special sound effects and special characters. Thereby, the player who has grasped the occurrence of the probable big hit due to the odd number of symbols will be interested in whether or not the special effect will be executed next, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest. Whether or not a big hit based on the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory occurs may be confirmed by checking whether or not a symbol indicating a big hit is stored in the symbol designation command storage area of the start winning command storage area. .

  In the first embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 48, the example in which the notice effect indicating whether or not the display result is a jackpot symbol is executed during the variation display of the effect symbol has been described. Even in the middle, it is preferable to be able to execute different notice effects at a plurality of timings, such as immediately after the start of change, after reach is established, and immediately before stop of change. In this way, when the notice effect is executed at a plurality of timings during the variable display, the notice effect equivalent to or higher than the reliability of the notice effect executed at the previous timing is executed as the subsequent notice effect. It is good to make it. For example, if a medium-reliability notice effect is executed at the timing immediately after the start of fluctuation, a medium-reliability notice effect is executed at the timing after the reach is established, and a high-reliability notice effect is given immediately before the change is stopped. Make it run. In this way, by improving the reliability in stages, the player's expectation can be raised and the interest can be improved.

  In the first embodiment described above, the example of determining whether to execute the low-reliability notice, the medium-reliability notice, or the high-reliability notice in the effect design fluctuation start process has been described. You may make it perform in the process during a fluctuation | variation. For example, as in the above modification, when a notice effect with different aspects is executed at a plurality of timings during fluctuation display, in the effect symbol changing process, in accordance with the timing at which each notice effect is executed. It is preferable to determine whether to execute the low reliability announcement, the medium reliability announcement, or the high reliability announcement based on the second reserved storage number. Here, as in the above-described modification, when a notice effect that is equal to or equal to or higher than the reliability of the notice effect performed at the previous timing is to be executed as the subsequent notice effect, Although the possibility that a highly reliable notice effect will be executed increases, the possibility that the second reserved memory number becomes 1 or more also increases as the variation time elapses. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a highly reliable notice effect will be executed at the timing immediately before the fluctuation stop when a big hit occurs, and for example, a premier notice is likely to be executed. It is possible to reduce the possibility that interest will be lost without notice.

  In addition, when a pre-reading notice effect is executed, the notice effect with a predetermined reliability or less is not executed during the variable display based on the first hold memory or the second hold memory that is the target of the pre-read notice. Good. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation, which has increased due to the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, from being reduced due to the execution of the low-reliability notice, and the interest being impaired. For example, during the variable display based on the first hold memory or the second hold memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice, it is preferable that only the notice effect having the medium reliability or higher can be executed.

  In the second embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect in the mode transition mode is executed as the pre-reading notice effect, the mode change effect is immediately started based on the winning at the second start winning opening 13b. If this happens, the player may be aware of the second normal hold display that is the target of the pre-reading notice, and the interest may be impaired. On the other hand, the mode transition effect is not immediately started at the timing of winning the second start winning opening 13b, and the timing when the new winning occurs at the second starting winning opening 13b (the second reserved memory number). It is preferable to start the effect of mode transition at a timing at which 1 is increased by 1 to 3). This prevents the player from grasping the second normal hold display that is the target of the pre-reading notice and improves the interest.

  In the second embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect in the “mode shift” mode is executed as the pre-reading notice effect as in the above-described modification, a right-handed hint display is performed as shown in step S6032A in FIG. The right-handed suggestion display is immediately terminated based on the fact that a new start prize is generated in the second start prize opening 13b (based on the fact that the second reserved memory number is increased by 1). In this case, there is a problem that the player grasps that the second normal hold display immediately before the new start winning is the object of the pre-reading notice, and the interest is lowered. For this, not only the time when the second reserved memory number increases by 1 after the second reserved memory subject to the pre-reading notice is stored, but also the timing when the second reserved memory number increases by 2 or the second reserved memory By stopping the right-handed suggestion display at a timing when the number of memories is increased by 3, for example, the timing for ending the right-handed suggestion is not constant, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

  In the third embodiment described above, an example has been described in which winning is easily made to the second start winning opening 13b by controlling to a high base state during each period of the fanfare effect, the interval effect, and the ending effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high base state may be controlled at any timing during the big hit gaming state. Further, only the notification to that effect may be made when the second start winning opening 13b is in an open state without controlling to the high base state during the big hit gaming state. For example, a predetermined command indicating that the second start winning opening 13b is to be opened is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the effect control is received. The microcomputer 100 may notify the effect display device 9 to win the game ball at the second start winning opening 13b (for example, a message display of “Aim for electric chute”).

  In the above 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, etc.) 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 board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 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 sound 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. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In addition to the above, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the various display operations including the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9 depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention 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 the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13a 1st start winning opening 13b 2nd starting winning opening 18c 1st reserved memory display part 18d 2nd reserved memory display part 20 Special Variable winning ball equipment 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
120 push button

Claims (3)

A variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the first start area provided in the game area, and a display result is derived and displayed. 1 variable display means;
A variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the game medium has passed through the second start area provided in the game area, and a display result is derived and displayed. 2 variable display means;
Specific game state control means for controlling to a specific game state advantageous to the player when the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means or the second variable display means becomes a predetermined specific display result. When,
Normal variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of normal identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the normal variation condition is satisfied, and deriving and displaying a display result;
When the display result derived and displayed by the normal variable display means becomes a predetermined display result determined in advance, the game medium is likely to pass from the first state in which the game medium is difficult to pass through the second starting area. Variable prize control means for returning the second starting area from the second state to the first state after changing to two states;
High opening control means for increasing the rate at which the second starting region is in the second state in the high opening control period from when the specific gaming state ends to when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data when a game medium passes through the first starting area or the second starting area;
For the variable display in which the first start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the first start area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is limited to the first upper limit number. First holding storage means for storing as holding storage;
For the variable display in which the second start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the second starting area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is limited to a second upper limit. Second hold storage means for storing as hold storage;
In the state in which numerical data as the second reserved storage is stored, the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is prioritized and executed over the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means. Variable display control means for performing control to execute variable display of identification information by the first variable display means in a state where numerical data as the second reserved storage is not stored while performing control A gaming machine,
The specific game state includes a first specific game state and a second specific game state that is less advantageous to the player than the first specific game state,
The specific gaming state control means is configured such that when the display result derived and displayed by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result, the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means is the specific display result. Control to the second specific gaming state at a lower rate than when it becomes, or do not control to the second specific gaming state,
Whether or not the display result of the variable display executed based on the establishment of the second start condition before the second start condition based on the numerical data stored as the second reserved storage is the specific display result. Determination means for determining whether or not
Based on the determination result of the determination means, for the notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility that the specific display result may be obtained, before the second start condition based on the numerical data subjected to the determination by the determination means is established A notice effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute,
Based on the fact that the notice effect is determined to be executed by the notice effect determining means, further comprising notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect,
The notice effect executing means is determined to execute the notice effect by the notice effect determining means, and the second start condition is established at a timing later than the numerical data subjected to the determination by the determining means. A gaming machine that executes the notice effect based on the fact that numerical data is stored as the second reserved storage. A variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the first start area provided in the game area, and a display result is derived and displayed. 1 variable display means;
A variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the game medium has passed through the second start area provided in the game area, and a display result is derived and displayed. 2 variable display means;
Specific game state control means for controlling to a specific game state advantageous to the player when the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means or the second variable display means becomes a predetermined specific display result. When,
Normal variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of normal identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the normal variation condition is satisfied, and deriving and displaying a display result;
When the display result derived and displayed by the normal variable display means becomes a predetermined display result determined in advance, the game medium is likely to pass from the first state in which the game medium is difficult to pass through the second starting area. Variable prize control means for returning the second starting area from the second state to the first state after changing to two states;
High opening control means for increasing the rate at which the second starting region is in the second state in the high opening control period from when the specific gaming state ends to when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data when a game medium passes through the first starting area or the second starting area;
For the variable display in which the first start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the first start area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is limited to the first upper limit number. First holding storage means for storing as holding storage;
For the variable display in which the second start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the second starting area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is limited to a second upper limit. Second hold storage means for storing as hold storage;
In the state in which numerical data as the second reserved storage is stored, the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is prioritized and executed over the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means. Variable display control means for performing control to execute variable display of identification information by the first variable display means in a state where numerical data as the second reserved storage is not stored while performing control A gaming machine,
The specific game state includes a first specific game state and a second specific game state that is less advantageous to the player than the first specific game state,
The specific gaming state control means is configured such that when the display result derived and displayed by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result, the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means is the specific display result. Control to the second specific gaming state at a lower rate than when it becomes, or do not control to the second specific gaming state,
Whether or not the display result of the variable display executed based on the establishment of the second start condition before the second start condition based on the numerical data stored as the second reserved storage is the specific display result. Determination means for determining whether or not
Based on the determination result of the determination means, for the notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility that the specific display result may be obtained, before the second start condition based on the numerical data subjected to the determination by the determination means is established A notice effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute,
Based on the fact that the notice effect is determined to be executed by the notice effect determining means, further comprising notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect,
A gaming machine that executes a first effect that prompts a game medium to pass through the second start area based on execution of a notification effect by the notification effect executing means. A variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the first start area provided in the game area, and a display result is derived and displayed. 1 variable display means;
A variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the game medium has passed through the second start area provided in the game area, and a display result is derived and displayed. 2 variable display means;
Specific game state control means for controlling to a specific game state advantageous to the player when the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means or the second variable display means becomes a predetermined specific display result. When,
Normal variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of normal identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the normal variation condition is satisfied, and deriving and displaying a display result;
When the display result derived and displayed by the normal variable display means becomes a predetermined display result determined in advance, the game medium is likely to pass from the first state in which the game medium is difficult to pass through the second starting area. Variable prize control means for returning the second starting area from the second state to the first state after changing to two states;
High opening control means for increasing the rate at which the second starting region is in the second state in the high opening control period from when the specific gaming state ends to when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data when a game medium passes through the first starting area or the second starting area;
For the variable display in which the first start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the first start area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is limited to the first upper limit number. First holding storage means for storing as holding storage;
For the variable display in which the second start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the second starting area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is limited to a second upper limit. Second hold storage means for storing as hold storage;
In the state in which numerical data as the second reserved storage is stored, the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is prioritized and executed over the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means. Variable display control means for performing control to execute variable display of identification information by the first variable display means in a state where numerical data as the second reserved storage is not stored while performing control A gaming machine,
The specific game state includes a first specific game state and a second specific game state that is less advantageous to the player than the first specific game state,
The specific gaming state control means is configured such that when the display result derived and displayed by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result, the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means is the specific display result. Control to the second specific gaming state at a lower rate than when it becomes, or do not control to the second specific gaming state,
Whether or not the display result of the variable display executed based on the establishment of the second start condition before the second start condition based on the numerical data stored as the second reserved storage is the specific display result. Determination means for determining whether or not
Based on the determination result of the determination means, for the notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility that the specific display result may be obtained, before the second start condition based on the numerical data subjected to the determination by the determination means is established A notice effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute,
Based on the fact that the notice effect is determined to be executed by the notice effect determining means, further comprising notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect,
After the notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means, the display state of the variable display based on the numerical data subjected to the determination related to the notice effect is controlled to the specific game state when the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. And a first control for increasing the frequency with which the game medium passes through the second starting area.