JP2014012153A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which allows the excitement and enjoyment of a game to be increased concerning an advance notice announcement to be made for a varying display based on reservation storage.SOLUTION: The game machine prohibits an advance notice announcement in a reservation advance notice mode whose degree of expectation is lower than the reservation advance notice mode of a reservation storage display corresponding to preceding reservation storage data concerning the reservation storage display corresponding to the reservation storage data caused later in a condition where reservation advance notice performance is carried out by a reservation storage display corresponding to the preceding reservation storage data (S507 and S513).

Description

  The present invention comprises a fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified when a fluctuation start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, and the identification derived to the fluctuation display means The present invention relates to a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous for a player when a display result of a variable display of information becomes a predetermined specific display result.

  As generally known as this type of gaming machine, for example, as with a pachinko gaming machine, after the start condition is established (the game ball has won the start winning opening), the variation start condition is established (When the variable display is enabled according to the variable display order of the stored data), the display unit includes a variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified. When the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (a jackpot display result), there is a transition to a specific gaming state (a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, a random number is extracted when a winning is won, and whether or not a reach or a big win is prefetched, and based on the prefetch result, a prefetch notice is made to make a notice that a reach or a big win will occur. There was a thing (patent document 1).

  Moreover, as such a gaming machine, based on the random number extracted at the time of starting winning, in addition to the read-ahead result whether or not the reach or the big win, based on the read-ahead result pre-reading the reach category, Some pre-read notices (Patent Document 2).

JP 2003-164617 A (paragraph numbers 0110, 0203, 0234, 0235) JP 2003-275418 A (paragraph numbers 0177 to 0179)

  In conventional gaming machines such as those disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, it is considered possible to perform a pre-reading notice according to the degree of expectation for a jackpot of variable display to be executed in the future.

  However, when the pre-reading notice is made based on the hold memory that has been generated earlier, the pre-read notice based on the hold memory that has occurred later may be performed in parallel. If the degree of expectation is low compared to the pre-reading notice that has been made earlier, the pre-fetching notice that is made later will not give any sense of the player's expectation, and will cause the player to awaken, There arises a problem that improvement of interest is hindered.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game with respect to a notice of notice for variable display based on reserved memory. It is.

(1) Start of fluctuation after the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area and the start condition (the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14) is established. When the condition is met (the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed and the jackpot game is not executed, and the variable display is performed according to the change display order of the stored data) The change display means (the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol) for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol) that can be distinguished from each other. A specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variation display of the identification information derived to the variation display means is a predetermined specific display result (big hit display result). (Big hit game state Is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) to be transferred to
Extraction means (game control micro) for extracting numerical data from numerical data update means (game control microcomputer 560, random number circuit 503, S23, S25 in FIG. 5) for updating numerical data when the start condition is satisfied. Computer 560, S215, S225 of FIG. 11, and
A predetermined upper limit number for the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the change start condition is not satisfied, with the numerical data extracted by the extraction means as the storage information (first storage, second storage) A holding storage means (first holding storage buffer, second holding storage buffer) capable of storing within the range of
First hold storage information obtained when a game medium passes through the first start area of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means when the variation start condition is satisfied, and the second start area Including the second reserved storage information resulting from the passing of the game medium, and preferentially reading from the second reserved storage information, and based on the numerical data corresponding to the read reserved storage information, Predetermining means for determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state until the display result of the variable display is derived (game controlling microcomputer 560, S51 and S52 in FIG. 23, S61 in FIG. 24),
Based on the numerical data extracted by the extraction unit when the start condition is satisfied, the change display is a specific change display before the change start condition of the change display for which the start condition is satisfied is satisfied. Determination means (game control microcomputer 560, S216, S226 in FIG. 11, S231-S235 in FIG. 13) for determining whether or not (big hit, super reach, etc.);
On-hold display means (first on-hold storage display unit 18c, second on-hold storage display unit) that displays on-hold storage corresponding to each on-hold storage information in a manner in which the number of on-hold storage information (the number of on-hold storage) in the on-hold storage unit is visible 18d)
In the hold storage display, a plurality of types of notice display modes (first hold notice mode to third hold in FIG. 20 and FIG. 30) are determined according to the expected degree of the specific variation display for the corresponding hold storage information. In the notice mode, the notice display mode selected according to the degree of expectation for the specific variation display based on the determination by the determination means is used to notify whether or not the specific variation display is achieved ( Notice informing means (notifying in the form of reserved memory in FIG. 20) (production control microcomputer 100, S522 in FIG. 44, S502 to S512 in FIG. 45, S524 in FIG. 44);
Notification limiting means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S507 to S510, S513 in FIG. 45) for limiting the notification by the notification means;
Base state control means for controlling the low base state and the high base state in which the proportion of game media passing through the second starting area is higher than the low base state (game control microcomputer 560, S163 in FIG. 29) And
In the case where the base state control means controls the gaming state to the high base state, a notice of advance corresponding to the second reserved storage information is performed among the first reserved storage information and the second reserved storage information (for example, In the high base state, a process for prohibiting the execution of the winning effect processing (S216, S226) is performed, or in the high base state, the winning effect processing (S216, S226) is executed, but the prefetching in winning is performed. Along with the notice effect determination process (S522) and the big hit prefetch notice effect determination process are performed.)
The notification limiting unit is configured to perform the first notification in the state in which the notice notification is performed by the first hold storage display corresponding to the first hold storage information (hold storage data stored in advance) (S506Y). Regarding the second hold storage display corresponding to the second hold storage information (the hold storage data stored later) generated after the hold storage information, the expectation is based on the notice display mode of the first hold storage display. Is also prohibited from being notified in a lower notice display mode (S507, S513).

  According to such a configuration, in the hold storage display, the expected degree of the specific variable display among the notice display modes defined in accordance with the expected degree of the specific variable display for the corresponding hold storage information. By setting the notice display mode selected according to the above, a notice of whether or not a specific variable display will be given is given, so that the player's sense of expectation can be raised by the notice of notice. Then, in the state in which the notice is given by the first hold storage display corresponding to the first hold storage information, the second hold storage display corresponding to the second hold storage information generated later is expected. However, since the advance notice notification in the advance notice display mode lower than the first hold storage display is prohibited, it is possible to prevent the player from being awakened by the advance notice. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the advance notice for the variable display based on the hold memory.

  (2) The notification limiting unit determines whether or not the variation display performed by the first reserved storage information is the specific variation display, and the variation display performed by the second reserved storage information is the specific variation. Regardless of whether or not it is displayed, the advance notice notification in the notice display mode for the second reserved storage information is lower than the notice display mode for the first reserved storage information is prohibited. (The expected degree of big hit as shown in FIG. 31 is the third pending notice mode> the second pending notice mode> the first pending notice mode. In S507 and S513 of FIG. Based on the degree, the notice notification in the hold notice mode having a lower expectation level than the currently executed hold notice form is prohibited).

  According to such a configuration, the expectation degree of the notice display mode for the second reserved memory information is the first reserved memory information regardless of whether or not the variable display performed by the reserved memory information is a specific variable display. Since the notice notification in the notice notice mode lower than the notice display form for the is prohibited, a plurality of notice notices of the notice notice by the first hold memory display and the notice notice by the second hold memory display are executed in parallel. It is possible to guarantee the frequency of playing, and to improve the interest of the game about the notice of notice.

  (3) The notification limiting unit is configured such that an expectation that the variation display performed by the second reserved storage information is the specific variation display is different from the expectation that the variation display performed by the first reserved storage information is the specific variation display. When the expected level is lower than the expected level, the notification of the second reserved storage information is prohibited (second embodiment).

  According to such a configuration, the degree of expectation that the fluctuation display performed by the second reserved storage information becomes a specific fluctuation display is higher than the degree of expectation that the fluctuation display performed by the first hold storage information becomes a specific fluctuation display. When it is low, the advance notice for the second on-hold storage information is prohibited, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game for the notice based on the substantial expectation level for the specific change display.

(4) The numerical data update means is a pattern for extracting pattern determination numerical data (random 2) for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information from a plurality of types of variation display patterns when the start condition is satisfied. Including determination numerical data extraction means (S215, S225 in FIG. 11),
A table in which determination values of the pattern determination numerical data are assigned to the plurality of types of variation display patterns when a variation start condition for starting the variation display of the identification information is satisfied. Among the variable display patterns, for a specific variable display pattern (variable pattern with super reach), a common determination value regardless of the number of reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means when the change start condition is satisfied. (As shown in FIG. 14, regardless of whether the total pending storage number is 0 to 2 or 3 or more, determination values in the same range for variation pattern types including variation patterns with super reach ( Category F determination value) is assigned.) For a variation display pattern other than the specific variation display pattern, the variation start condition is satisfied. Different determination values are assigned according to the number of pieces of hold storage information stored in the hold storage means (for variation pattern types including non-reach other than super reach and change patterns with normal reach as shown in FIG. 14). Are assigned different judgment values depending on whether the total pending storage number is 0 to 2 or 3 or more) and judgment values of a judgment value table (for example, a variation pattern type judgment table for loss) And a variation display pattern determining means (S301 in FIG. 10) for determining the variation display pattern based on the pattern determination numerical data.
The advance notice unit performs the advance notice based on the fact that the hold storage information stored in the hold storage unit is determined to be the common determination value by the variable display pattern determination unit (for example, In S502 of FIG. 45, it is determined whether or not there is a winning determination result specifying the variation pattern category F that is a super reach, and if there is a winning determination result that is the super reach, whether or not the holding notice effect is executed. Is selected, the hold notice mode is determined in S507 to S510, and the hold notice effect is executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the variation start condition is satisfied, the suspension storage unit stores the retention display unit at the time when the variation start condition is satisfied for a specific variation display pattern among the plurality of types of variation display patterns. Regardless of the number of stored information, a common determination value is assigned, and for a variable display pattern other than a specific variable display pattern, it differs according to the number of reserved stored information stored in the reserved storage means when the variation start condition is satisfied. The variation display pattern is determined based on the determination value in the determination value table to which the determination value is assigned and the pattern determination numerical data. In accordance with the number of pending storage information stored in the pending storage means when a different judgment value is assigned to the judgment value table for determining the variable display pattern according to the number of pending storage information stored in the pending storage means when the fluctuation start condition is satisfied. It is possible to execute the variable display efficiently by changing the variable display time, but if the number of the stored storage information stored in the hold storage means is different between when the start condition is satisfied and when the change start condition is satisfied. Even if it is determined that the specific variation display pattern is determined when the start condition is satisfied, there may be a mismatch that the specific variation display pattern is not determined when the variation start condition is satisfied. Regarding the determination value table, a common determination value is assigned to a specific variable display pattern regardless of the number of reserved storage information stored in the storage unit, and a variable display pattern other than the specific variable display pattern is assigned. Is configured so that different determination values are assigned according to the number of the stored storage information stored in the storage device, so that it is determined by the notification means during the specific gaming state based on the determination that a specific variation display pattern is obtained. When the notification is executed, inconsistency can be prevented from occurring depending on the number of reserved storage information stored in the storage unit. In addition, by varying the variable display time according to the number of the stored storage information stored in the storage unit, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the situation where the operating rate of the variable display is lowered.

  (5) The notification restricting unit is configured to provide a low expectation notice that is predetermined as a notice display mode having a low expectation among the plurality of types of the notice display modes for the first reserved storage information by the notice notification unit. In the state (S509Y in FIG. 45) in which the notice in the display mode (first hold notice mode in FIG. 31) is being performed, the notice in the low expectation notice display mode for the second hold storage information. Is prohibited (S513).

  According to such a configuration, in the state where the advance notice is given in the low expectation notice display mode for the first hold storage information, in the low expectation notice display form for the second hold storage information. As the second hold storage information, the low-expectation advance notice display mode is not subsequently executed, and the advance notice notification is limited to the advance notice display mode having a higher expectation than the low-expectation advance notice display mode. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  (6) At the stage where a predetermined period has elapsed in the specific game state (when the 10th round is as shown in (2D) of FIG. 21, (3D), (4D) of FIG. 22), the specific game For the on-hold storage information stored in the on-hold storage means during the state, a specific game state advance notice means (the effect control microcomputer 100, S1977, S1978, and S1989 in FIG. 49 and S711 to S715 in FIG. 50 are further provided.

  According to such a configuration, in the stage where the predetermined period has elapsed during the specific gaming state, the specific storage state stored in the storage unit during the specific gaming state is determined according to the determination result by the determination unit. Since the middle notice is executed, the player can feel the expectation. In gaming machines, it is common not to display a hold memory display during a specific gaming state, and if the notice notification according to the degree of expectation for a specific variable display is made in the hold memory display during a specific gaming state, the production is not effective. Although it is natural, the notice notification during the specific gaming state is executed according to the determination result by the determination means for the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means during the specific gaming state when the predetermined period has elapsed during the specific gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production from being unnatural.

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 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding specific area | region and a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a fluctuation pattern category and a fluctuation pattern classification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st determination table at the time of a normal state deviation, and the 2nd determination table at the time of a normal state deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st determination table at the time-short state deviation, and the 2nd determination table at the time-short state deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal state probability variation jackpot determination table and a time-short state probability variation jackpot determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal state sudden hit big hit judgment table and a time-short state sudden hit big hit judgment table. 12 is a display screen diagram illustrating a display example of variable display executed by the effect display device 9. FIG. It is a display screen figure which shows the typical example of an effect when the holding notice effect as a pre-reading notice is performed. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a typical effect when the notice effect during a big hit as a pre-reading notice is performed. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a typical effect when the notice effect during a big hit as a pre-reading notice is performed. 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 explanatory drawing which shows a reservation notice selection presence determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a reservation notice aspect selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prediction selection presence determination table during a big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice mode selection table during a big hit. 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 figure which shows the structure of the 1st hit | judgment determination result storage buffer, the 1st fluctuation | variation classification determination result storage buffer, the 2nd hit | damage determination result storage buffer, and the 2nd fluctuation | variation classification determination result storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding memory | storage display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch notice effect determination processing at the time of winning. 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 the process in round in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows pre-fetch pre-notification effect determination processing during a big hit.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine. A variable display means for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified when established, and a display result of the variable display of the identification information derived to the variable display means is a predetermined specific display result Any gaming machine may be used as long as the gaming machine shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The effect display device 9 performs a change display (also referred to as a variable display, an update display, or a cyclic display) of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) in synchronization with the change 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 (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 9, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. 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 the 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. When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, there is a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, there is a second special symbol display (second variation display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. The first special symbol is subjected to variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 8b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. The second special symbol is displayed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 8a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

  For the variation 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 variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), the display condition of the variable display (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 game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In the following description, winning in the first start winning opening 13 may be referred to as a first start winning prize, and winning in the second starting winning opening 14 may be referred to as a second start winning prize. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 described later.

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

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

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or predetermined When the number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until reaching the round (final round) in which the number of releases in the big hit gaming state becomes a predetermined upper limit value. There are multiple types of “big hits”.

  Of the “hit”, after being controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state, the probability change state (probability) that is a state with a higher probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (normal game state that is not the probability change state) The type of jackpot (type) that shifts to the abbreviated state (also called high probability state) is called “probable jackpot”. When a promising big hit is made, after the big hit gaming state, as a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, it is controlled to the probable variation state and the special symbol fluctuation display time is shortened (for example, a fluctuation pattern described later) As a result, control for shifting to a gaming state (short time state) is performed. The probability variation state of this embodiment can be continued until the special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times). Further, the time-short state of this embodiment can be continued until the special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times or 100 times). The special gaming state may be a gaming state in which a short-time state is included in addition to the probability variation state as in the present embodiment, may be a gaming state only in the probability variation state, or a gaming state only in the time-short state It may be.

  The “probable big hit” is a period that is controlled in the short-time state, “probable big hit A” that can continue for the first period (a period until the special symbol fluctuation display is executed 100 times), and the short-time state. As a controlled period, there are provided a plurality of types of probability variation big hits such as “probability big hit B” that can be continued for a second period shorter than the first period (a period until the special symbol variation display is executed 20 times). It has been. Thus, when the probability variation big hit A is reached, after the big hit gaming state, the variation display of the special symbol is controlled to the probability variation state that can be continued for a period until the special symbol variation display is executed eight times. It is controlled to a short time state that can be continued for a period until it is executed once. In addition, when the probability variation big hit B is reached, after the big hit gaming state, the variation display of the special symbol is controlled so that it can be continued for a period until the special symbol variation display is executed eight times, and the special symbol variation display is executed 20 times. It is controlled to a short time state that can be continued for a period until it is done.

  Also, among the “big hits”, in the big hit gaming state, the number of times that the big prize opening is opened is allowed to be less than 15 rounds (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). The big hit type (type) that is a big hit with an extremely short open time (for example, 0.1 seconds) and that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to a probable change state is called “sudden probability change big hit”. Suddenly probable big hits are those that appear to the player as if suddenly a promiscuous state has been reached by opening the big prize opening in this manner). Also, the sudden probability variation big hit is a hit where a winning ball cannot be obtained substantially because the number of rounds is small and the opening and closing time of the opening and closing plate is set to be extremely short. When a sudden odds big hit is made, after the big hit game state, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is controlled so that it can be continued for a period until the special symbol fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times). Is controlled to be in a time-saving state that can be continued for a period until it is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times). “Suddenly probable big hit” is sometimes called “absolute big hit”.

  In addition, as the type (type) of “big hit”, “normal big hit” as the type of big hit (type) that is controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds and is not shifted to the probable state after the big hit gaming state ends. You may make it perform the control which generate | occur | produces a kind (type) in a predetermined ratio. In addition, the number of rounds is the same as the big hit, but the number of rounds is the same, such as providing a big hit with an opening pattern with a long opening time and a big hit with an opening pattern with a short opening time. A plurality of patterns with different opening patterns are provided, so that the selection is executed at different selection ratios when the big hit is made in the variation area of the first special symbol and when the big display is made in the variation display of the second special symbol. It may be.

  In addition to “big hit”, control may be performed in which a small hit is generated at a predetermined rate. The small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the special winning opening is opened compared to the big win (for example, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game ends, the gaming 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. Suddenly probable big hit and small hit have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a manner, 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.

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

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

  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 apparatus 15 are increased, and a state in which a start winning is easily made (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are 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, which is disadvantageous for the player. It changes from a state to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to start a prize). 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 (variation 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, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, and effective start winnings are likely to occur. 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 becomes easier to win a start (high base state) by shifting to any one of the states shown above (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.

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

  In 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 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives signals 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. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

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

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 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).

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the main 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 S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing for 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 (S7). If it is confirmed that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of S43.

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

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

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. 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). (S13) is transmitted to the sub-board (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 initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (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 S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, for example, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining 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 an effect symbol (decorative symbol) that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: 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: S24, S25).

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in 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 (S31: output processing).

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

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

Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.
With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

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

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display 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 variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot 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 variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas of the effect display device 9.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (type, any one of probability variation big hit A, probability variation big hit B, and sudden probability variation big hit) (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): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining the initial value of random 4).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the type of probability variation jackpot A, the type of probability variation jackpot B, and the type of sudden probability variation jackpot are included. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1), the big hit types are the probability variation big hit A type, the probability variation big hit B type, and the sudden probability variation big hit type. And is determined as one of the above.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then determined by using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns included in. 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. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. When determining a variation pattern, first, a variation pattern type is determined using a random number for variation pattern variation pattern type determination (random 2). Then, one variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern type using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit (the probability variation big hit including both the probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B), the normal reach fluctuation pattern type that is the fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and the fluctuation pattern type with super reach. It is classified into and. In the case of a sudden probability variation big hit, a first special variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a second special variation pattern that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. It is divided into types. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate.

  In the case of outliers, a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach, a normal reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves normal reach, and a super reach variation that is a variation pattern type that involves super reach. They are classified into pattern types. Such a variation pattern type has a selection ratio of the variation pattern type when the time-short state (including the probability variation state) selected at a predetermined ratio is different from that when the time-varying state is not selected. By being set differently, the variation time is shortened in the time-short state (including the probability variation state) compared to the time-short state. Further, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different between the case where the total number of reserved storage is equal to or greater than the predetermined number and the case where the total number is less than the predetermined number. When the number is greater than or equal to the number, the variation time is shortened compared to when the total number of pending storage is less than the predetermined number.

  As the setting of the variation pattern type, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, 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 super pattern It may be divided into variation pattern types including variation patterns with reach B. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a re-variation three-time variation pattern and a variation pattern type including a re-variation four-time variation pattern. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect.

  Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

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

  In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Up (1 addition update) is performed. 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.

  FIG. 7A 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 (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 7A is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 7A in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change is the big hit judgment value common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table (also called the first big hit judgment value), Is added, the number of jackpot determination values is larger (10 times the number) than the probability change jackpot determination table. As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state. In the following description, out of the big hit judgment values set in the normal big hit judgment table and the probable change big hit judgment table, the normal big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table is the probability variation. It is also used as a common jackpot determination value in the hourly jackpot determination table, and is called a normal jackpot determination value (also referred to as a first jackpot determination value). Of the big hit judgment values set in the probability change big hit judgment table, the big hit judgment values (also referred to as second big hit judgment values) other than the normal big hit judgment value are the above-mentioned normal big hit judgment values during the probability change. It is used as a unique jackpot judgment value in addition to the judgment value, and is called a jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is determined that the special symbol will be a jackpot (probability variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B or sudden probability variation jackpot described later). Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  FIGS. 7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 7 (B) uses a reserved memory (also referred to as a first reserved memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (that is, a variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a when determining the jackpot type. Further, FIG. 7C shows the use of hold memory (also referred to as second hold memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). When the jackpot type is determined, it is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination table 131a, 131b determines that the jackpot type is “probable big hit A” based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability variation big hit B” and “sudden probability variation big hit”.

  As described above, the “probable big hit A” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state and the short-time state after the big hit gaming state ends. The probability variation state can be continued until the display is executed 8 times, and the time-short state can be continued until the variation display is executed 20 times. As described above, the “probable big hit B” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state and the short-time state after the big hit gaming state ends. The probability variation state can be continued until the display is executed eight times, and the time reduction state is a big hit that can be continued until the variation display is executed 100 times. As described above, the “suddenly promising big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state and the short-time state after the big hit gaming state ends. The probability variation state can be continued until the display is executed 8 times, and the time-short state can be continued until the variation display is executed 20 times.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random value of 1, which are determination values corresponding to each of “probability variation big hit A”, “probability variation big hit B”, and “sudden probability big hit 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.

  In the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b, the number of determination values of “probability variation big hit B” is set to be larger than the respective determination value numbers of “probability big hit A” and “sudden probability big hit”. Therefore, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the ratio determined as “probability big hit B” is the highest. In addition, the ratio determined for “15 round big hits” such as “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” is higher than the ratio determined for “two rounds big hit” such as “suddenly probable big hit”. The judgment value is set so as to increase. In addition, the determination value is set so that the ratio determined as “probability variation big hit B” out of “15 round big hits” is higher than the ratio determined as “probability big hit A”.

  In the big hit type determination table 131b, compared to the big hit type determination table 131a, the ratio determined for each of “probable variation big hit A” and “probability variable big hit B” is high, and the ratio determined for “sudden probability big hit B” is low. The judgment value is set as follows.

  In this embodiment, in the first special chart jackpot type determination table and the second special chart jackpot type determination table, the ratios for selecting the types of the big jackpots are set to be different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio at which each jackpot type is selected between these tables may be set to be equal.

  Further, the “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and the “sudden probability change big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b ( In other words, the “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given, there are two rounds of sudden probabilistic big hits and more than the game value. The case where 15 rounds of big hits (probability change big hit A, probability change big hit B) are described as the second specific gaming state to which an amount of game value is given. 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 first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the game value. In addition, for example, even if the big hit of the same 15 rounds, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big prize opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, 15 rounds If the game ends in the second specific gaming state, there will be an unsettled round remaining), and an effect that encourages whether or not the jackpot will continue (a so-called rank-up bonus effect) May be executed. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect as if the bonus winning opening was additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of 15 times).

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 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. 8 and 9, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, 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 the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big hit. Command 8C01 (H) is an effect control command for designating that it is determined to be out of place. Command 8C02 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the probability variation jackpot A is determined. Command 8C03 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that probability variation big hit B is determined. Command 8C04 (H) is an effect control command for designating that sudden probability change is determined. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the effect symbol change display (change) 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 effect symbol variation display (variation) 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.

  The command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see FIG. 13) described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined, and when the first winning winning or the second starting winning is started. The variation pattern category (variation pattern type classification in which numerical data is divided into a plurality of ranges within the update range of random 2 numerical data for variation pattern type determination) is determined. Such determination is referred to as winning determination. Then, in the EXT data of the determination result designation result command at the time of winning, a hit / loss determination result, a jackpot type determination result, a variation pattern category determination result as a determination result, and a determination value when determined to be a big hit (normal big hit determination value) Data for specifying (first determination value) or probability change big hit determination value (second determination value)) is set and transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a sudden probability variable jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. The jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot A is designated. The jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot B is designated. The sudden probability change jackpot start designation command is transmitted when sudden start of jackpot game with sudden probability change jackpot is designated.

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

  Command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game, and specifying that it is a probabilistic regular jackpot A (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command) ). Command A 302 (H) displays a jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command that specifies that the odd hit jackpot B (a jackpot end 2 specification command: an ending 2 specification command) It is. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (sudden probability change jackpot end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the game of sudden probability change jackpot.

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

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, 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 every time there is a start prize and the variation 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 take-in process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as the variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the change display (change) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect in accordance with the change 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.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, and the first winning opening 13 (starting first) When the start winning) has occurred, or the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on and the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is made. When (second start winning) has occurred (S311), start port switch passing processing is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state without executing the start port switch passing process. .

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 enters a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks 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) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

  Display result designation command transmission process (S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. 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 corresponding to S303 (3 in this example).

  Special symbol changing process (S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S304. Update to the corresponding value (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. 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 S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

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

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

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  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 (S213).

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 12, 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. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM. 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, and a variation pattern type determination random number ( Random 2) and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are stored.

  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 (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S215). Specifically, in the process of S215, the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type determination random number (random 1), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. It should be noted that the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (when starting winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. May be. 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 prize-winning effect processing for predetermining the fluctuation display result when the fluctuation based on the detected start prize is subsequently executed at the start prize (S216). Then, control for transmitting the first start winning designation command is performed (S217). Further, the CPU 56 increments the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number by 1 (S218). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command for the first start winning to the effect controlling microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination in the winning effect process (S219).

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

  In this embodiment, based on a winning determination result designation command for designating a determination result based on the start winning prize, the contents of the held storage data are determined before the variable display performed in accordance with the reserved storage is started. There is a case in which a so-called pre-reading notice is performed, in which notification regarding the reserved storage data is performed before the variable display is started. In the case of this embodiment, as the pre-reading notice, a holding notice effect and a big hit notice effect are provided.

  The hold notice effect is a display of the hold memory display indicating whether or not the stored memory data (data in the hold memory) is a big hit by the variable display based on the hold memory data in the normal game state other than the big hit game state. This is a notice-notification effect for making a notice-notification suggested by an aspect. Also, the jackpot notice effect is for the stored data stored in the big hit gaming state (data in the held memory) at a predetermined timing in the big hit gaming state by a variable display based on the reserved stored data. This is a notice notification effect for making a notice that suggests whether or not to be.

  The indication of whether or not it will be a big hit by the on-hold announcement effect and during the big hit announcement effect is a big hit suggestion that is actually made when it is a big hit, and a big hit suggestion that is actually made when it is off (so-called gusset) Including. In the hold notice effect, the hold notice mode is selected from the hold notice modes as the notice effect modes determined in accordance with the expectation level that is a big hit, and the hold notice effect is performed in the selected hold notice mode. . Also, in the jackpot announcement effect, a bonus hit announcement mode is selected from among the bonus hit announcement modes as a plurality of types of announcement effect modes determined according to the degree of expectation to be a big hit, and the selected announcement effect mode is A notice effect during the big hit is performed in the notice form during the big hit. It should be noted that, in the big hit announcement effect, the big hit notification effect may be performed in a big hit announcement mode fixedly set regardless of the expectation level for the big hit. Also, the big hit announcement effect may be executed only when it is determined that the big hit is actually made. For example, when a plurality of types of jackpots are determined, the target for executing the announcement effect during the jackpot may be all jackpot types, or some jackpot types may be targeted as follows. For example, when the probability variation big hit and the non-probability big hit are set, the announcement effect during the big hit may be executed only for the probability variable big hit that is advantageous to the player, and the big hit type with different round numbers When a plurality of are determined, the notice effect during the big hit may be executed only for the big hit of the number of rounds advantageous to the player (for example, the big hit of 15 rounds of the 2 round big hit and the 15 round big hit) Good.

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or after S219 is executed, the CPU 56 2. It is confirmed whether or not the start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether or not the first start port switch 13a is on (see S211).

  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 (S223).

  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 (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S225).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process as in S216 (S226). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning designation command (S227). Further, the CPU 56 increments the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1 (S228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command for the second start winning to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination in the winning effect process.

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of S213-S219 and the process of S223-S229 by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, data indicating “second” is set, and a common storage routine (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer) is selected or started according to the set data in the common routine A winning designation command (first starting winning designation command or second starting winning designation command) is selected.

  In addition, in the above-described start-port switch passing process, whether or not the time-short state (during the high base state) is determined based on whether or not the time-short flag is set before executing the winning effect processing (S216). A process of determining whether or not, and in the process, when it is determined that it is not in the short time state, the effect process at the time of winning (S216) is executed, and when it is determined that the time is in the state of short time, the effect process at the time of winning (S216) It is also possible to proceed to S217 without executing. In that case, a winning determination result command indicating that there is no winning determination result for the first reserved storage data may be transmitted in S219. Similarly, a process for determining whether or not a short-time state (high base state) is performed based on whether or not the short-time flag is set before executing the winning effect processing (S226). In the process, when it is determined that it is not in the time-saving state, the winning effect processing (S226) is executed, and when it is determined that the time-saving state is in effect, the winning effect processing (S226) is not executed, but S227. You may make it progress to. In that case, a winning determination result command indicating that there is no winning determination result for the first reserved storage data may be transmitted in S219. With such a configuration, execution of the hold notice effect is prohibited during the high base state. Examples of prohibiting the execution of the hold notice effect during the high base state include a high probability state (probability change state) and a high base state, a low probability state (non-probability change state) and a high base state. Both of them may be included. Further, during the big hit gaming state, the pre-reading notice such as the big hit notice effect may not be executed. For example, before executing the winning effect processing (S226), the special symbol process flag corresponds to one of the values in the big hit gaming state (a big winning opening opening pre-processing, a big winning opening opening processing, or a big winning end processing). It is determined whether or not it is in the big hit gaming state by determining whether or not it is in the value), and when it is determined that the big hit gaming state is in effect, the process proceeds to S217 without executing the winning effect processing of S216 Alternatively, the process may proceed to S227 without executing the winning effect process of S226. With such a configuration, execution of the notice effect during the big hit is prohibited.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing of S216 and S226. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the variation pattern category and the variation pattern type. The variation pattern category is a classification of variation pattern types in which numerical data is divided into a plurality of ranges within the update range of random 2 numerical data for determining the variation pattern type. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a first determination table when the normal state is off and a second determination table when the normal state is off. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a first determination table when the time-short state is off and a second determination table when the time-short state is off. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a normal state probability variation jackpot determination table and a time-short state probability variation jackpot determination table. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a normal state sudden hit big hit determination table and a short time state sudden hit big hit determination table.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the effect process at the time of winning is demonstrated. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S216 and S226 and the jackpot determination value (in other words, the normal jackpot determination table shown in the left column of FIG. 7A). The probability change big hit determination table and the normal big hit determination table are compared with each other to check whether or not they match (S231). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, in the special symbol normal processing described later, whether or not to make a big hit, and the determination of the big hit type, in the variation pattern setting processing The variation pattern is determined, but separately, at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the winning time effect process, it is determined which variation pattern type is to be used. By doing so, the variation pattern type is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the determination at the time of winning by the effect processing at the time of winning is based on the determination result at the time of winning as will be described later. By pre-reading the stored storage data based on the result, there may be a notification that suggests whether or not the decision to shift to the big hit gaming state is made.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S231), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S231A). When the probability variation flag is set, the CPU 56 determines whether the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S216 and S226 and the jackpot determination value at the time of probability variation shown in the right column of FIG. A judgment value other than the big hit judgment value (first big hit judgment value) (that is, the second big hit judgment value as the probability change big hit judgment value) is compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (S232). As described above, the jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. 7A is unique to the jackpot judgment value common to the normal jackpot judgment value shown at the left column of FIG. The jackpot judgment value is added. Therefore, in S231, the big hit judgment is performed with the normal big hit judgment value (first big hit judgment value) as the common big hit judgment value in the normal time and the probability change. The big hit determination is performed with the hourly big hit determination value (second big hit determination value). Thus, regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state, when the random R is a common jackpot determination value at the normal time and at the time of the probability variation, it matches the normal jackpot determination value at S231. It is determined. When the random R is a jackpot determination value unique to the probability change, it is determined in S232 that it matches the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change. Note that, as described above, the normal jackpot determination value and the probability variation jackpot determination value may not be properly used as the jackpot determination value used in the winning effect processing, but only the normal jackpot determination value may be used. In this way, the prefetching can be performed without determining whether or not the gaming state (whether it is a probable variation state) or not until the start of the variable display at the stage of prefetching in the winning effect processing. Thus, it is possible to prevent the reserved storage data that is determined to be a big hit at the stage of being turned into the stored storage data that is lost, and the content of the notice is not consistent with the actual change display.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the probability change big hit determination value (N in S232), the process proceeds to S235.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S231 or S232 (when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot), the common jackpot determination value is used in the normal time and the probability change in S231. The type of big hit judgment value of the normal big hit judgment value (first big hit judgment value) and the probability change big hit judgment value (second big hit judgment value) as the unique big hit judgment value by the judgment of S232 Data indicating whether the big hit determination has been made is stored in the RAM 55 (S233). As described later, the data indicating which type of jackpot determination value is determined in the RAM 55 is stored in the RAM 55 as described below. This is because, in order to notify the computer 100, it is used to transmit a command including the data as a winning determination result designation command.

  Then, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S216 and S226 (S234), and proceeds to S235.

  In S235, among the latest first start winning or second starting winning hold storage information held in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in S215 or S225, random 2 for determining the variation pattern type is stored. Using the numerical data and a category determination table, which will be described later, a process is performed for determining a category corresponding to a range to which random numerical data 2 belongs (S235). As will be described with reference to FIG. 14, the distribution ratio of each variation pattern type with respect to the numerical data of random 2 is different depending on whether it is out of the game or when it is a big hit. It differs depending on whether it is not in a state, and further differs depending on whether the number of reserved storage is less than a predetermined number or more than a predetermined number.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 14, a relationship between a random 2 value (detailed numerical values are not shown), a variation pattern category, and a variation pattern type will be described using a representative example. FIG. 14 shows an example of the stored data when starting winning is generated when the total pending storage number is “0” and the combined pending storage number is “1”, and the variable display based on the starting winning is performed. When there is a certain normal hold memory 1 (out), short-time hold memory 1 (out) and normal hold memory 1 (big hit), and the total number of reserved memories is “3”, the start winning is generated and the total number of reserved memories is “4”, which is an example of the reserved storage data when the variable display based on the start winning is performed, the normal storage 4 (out), the short time storage 4 (out), and the normal storage 4 (big hit) Is shown as a representative example.

  The normal hold memory 1 (out) and the normal hold memory 4 (out) are hold storage data that are out of place in the normal state (states other than the time-short state and the probability change state). The short-time hold memory 1 (disconnection) and the short-time hold storage 4 (disconnection) are retentive storage data that will be lost in the short-time state (including the probability variation state). The normal hold storage 1 (big hit) is hold storage data that is a big hit (probability change big hit A, probability change big hit B, sudden probability change big hit) in a normal state. The short-time hold memory 4 (big hit) is hold-stored data that becomes a big hit (probability variation big hit A, probability variation big hit B, sudden probability variation big hit) in the time-short state.

  The total number of reserved memories is added and updated at S218 or S228 in FIG. 11 according to the occurrence of the start winning prize. At the start of the variable display, the reserved memory data is read in the special symbol normal process of FIGS. Subtraction is updated. Therefore, taking as an example the case where one start winning is generated when the combined pending storage number is 0, the combined pending stored number is added and updated by S218 or S228 of FIG. 11 according to the occurrence of the starting winning. When the variable display is started, the reserved memory data is read out in the special symbol normal process of FIGS. 23 and 24, and then subtracted and updated in S58 to become “0”. " At the time of determining the fluctuation pattern, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening control is performed based on the total number of pending storages (0 to 7) calculated as described above, based on S96 and S99 when determining the fluctuation pattern in FIG. Thus, the data table used to determine the variation pattern is determined (in this embodiment, the variation is reduced when the total number of pending storages at the time of variation pattern determination is 3 or more by S96 and S99. It is determined that the control is performed, and it is determined that the variable reduction control is not performed when the total number of pending storage is less than 3).

  In FIG. 14, the fluctuation pattern type used when the normal hold memory 1 (out) and the short time hold memory 1 (out) are determined not to perform the fluctuation reduction control according to the total number of hold memories when the fluctuation pattern is determined. For the normal hold memory 4 (out) and the short time hold memory 4 (out), the fluctuation used when the fluctuation reduction control according to the total number of hold memories is made when the fluctuation pattern is determined. The pattern type ratio is shown.

  At the time of starting winning a prize, the category of the variation pattern type corresponding to the range to which random numerical data 2 belongs is determined regardless of the total number of pending storage. On the other hand, at the start of the variable display, when determining the variation pattern, it is determined whether or not the variation shortening control is performed according to the total number of pending storages at the timing (when the variation pattern is determined), and a numerical value of random 2 The variation pattern type corresponding to the range to which the data belongs is determined.

  Within the random 2 numerical range (1-251), for example, the types of fluctuation patterns are set in the order of “normal fluctuation (non-reach fluctuation)”, “normal reach fluctuation”, and “super-reach fluctuation”. Yes. The ratio of the types of these variation patterns includes the game state such as the normal state (non-short-time state) and the short-time state (including the time-short state in the probability variation state), whether or not it is a big hit (missed), and when the variation pattern is determined A plurality of types are set based on the relationship with the total number of pending storage. In this embodiment, when the total number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning becomes equal to or more than a predetermined number (4 or more at the time of starting winning, and 3 or more at the time of determining the variation pattern by calculation by internal processing), To increase the efficiency, shorten the special symbol variation display period compared to when the total number of reserved storage is less than the predetermined number (for example, by increasing the selection ratio of the variation pattern of the relatively short variation display time. Fluctuation shortening control which is control for shortening the fluctuation display time is performed.

  For example, in the normal state, when it is determined to be out of place, the fluctuation reduction control according to the total number of reserved storage is not performed (the total number of reserved storage added at the time of starting winning is 1 to 3, that is, When the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0 to 2) (for example, “normally reserved memory 1 (example in which the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 1)” in the figure) When the corresponding fluctuation shortening control is performed (the total pending storage number added at the time of starting winning is 4 to 8, that is, the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 3 to 7) (for example, “Normal” The ratio of the variation pattern type is set separately for the hold memory 4 (example in which the total number of hold memories when the variation pattern is determined is 4). Specifically, when fluctuation shortening control according to the total number of pending storage is not performed, the relationship between the value of random 2 and the type of fluctuation pattern is shown in the first judgment table stored in the ROM 54 at the time of normal deviation. Has been. When fluctuation shortening control according to the number of reserved memories is performed, the relationship between the value of random 2 and the type of fluctuation pattern is shown in the second judgment table stored in the ROM 54 at the time of normal deviation.

  When it is determined that the deviation is made in the normal state, when the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 3 to 7 (for example, “normally reserved memory 4 (the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 3) ”))) when the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0 to 2 (for example,“ normal storage 1 in the figure (the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 1). For example, compared to “)), the percentage of normal fluctuations (non-reach fluctuations) is higher and the percentage of reach fluctuation pattern fluctuations (including normal reach fluctuations and super-reach fluctuations) is determined. Data is set to be low.

  In addition, when the time reduction state is determined to be out of sync, when the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0 to 2 (for example, “Time-shortening storage 1 (total at the time of variation pattern determination in the figure) (Example in which the number of reserved memories is 1))) and the above-mentioned total reserved memory number is 3 to 7 (for example, “time-short reserved memory 4 in the figure (the total reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 3)” For example))), the ratio of the variation pattern type is set.

  The ratio of the variation pattern type shown in FIG. 14 is set by the determination table for each game state shown in FIGS.

  Each of the determination tables of FIGS. 15 to 18 is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  Each of the determination tables shown in FIGS. 15 to 18 includes a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation indicating the relationship between the random pattern 3 and the variation pattern belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Pattern determination table.

  In the variation pattern column in each table of FIGS. 15 to 18, “normal reach” indicates a variation pattern of normal reach. “First normal reach” and “second normal reach” have different backgrounds during variable display. “Super reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special background image is displayed when the reach state is reached. The “first super reach” is a variation pattern of super reach that performs a reach effect using the first special background image. The “second super reach” is a variation pattern of super reach that performs a reach effect using the second special background image. The “third super reach” is a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect using a third special background image is performed. The “first special normal reach” and the “second special normal reach” are “normal reach” for sudden hits, and for example, have a shorter variation time than the “first normal reach” and the “second normal reach”. The “first special super reach” to the “third special super reach” are “super reach” for sudden hits. For example, the variation time is longer than the “first super reach” to the “third super reach”. Is short. Note that, as the variation pattern for the sudden hit big hit, a variation pattern common to the big hit type variation pattern other than the sudden hit big hit may be used. The difference between “first normal reach” and “second normal reach”, the difference between “first super reach”, “second super reach” and “third super reach”, and “first special normal reach” The difference between “second special normal reach” and the difference between “first special super reach”, “special second super reach”, and “third special super reach” have different backgrounds at the time of variable display. It may be a thing, but the background at the time of variable display is not different, for example, the character displayed at the time of variable display is different, or the pattern change mode (for example, the direction of change) at the time of variable display is different It is sufficient that the player can recognize that the display is a variable display that is different in some way.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Probability variation jackpot A” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “probability variation jackpot A”. “Probability variation jackpot B” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “probability variation jackpot B”. The “accuracy big hit” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “accuracy big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, it is indicated that the variation pattern of “first super-reach deviation” is “the variation pattern of the first super-reach resulting in a loss display result”.

  In the tables of FIGS. 15 to 18, the columns labeled “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type” include a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 15 (a) as an example, there are a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values for each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, when the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches any numerical value in the numerical range of 230 to 251, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “super reach”.

  Also, in each of the tables of FIGS. 15 to 18, the columns labeled “Random 3 Range” and “Variation Pattern” are the variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between “Random 3 Range” and “Variation Pattern”. It is a column which shows. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 15A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “normal reach” are “first normal reach miss” and “second normal reach B miss”. All values of random 3 (0 to 99) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super-reach” is set, “first super-reach out”, “second super-reach out”, according to the random 3 value extracted at a predetermined timing, And the variation pattern is selected and determined from “out of third super reach”.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when it is determined that the deviation is in the normal state, when the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 3 to 7 (for example, the short-time pending storage 4 in the figure), the variation pattern Compared with the case where the total number of pending storages at the time of determination is 0 to 2 (for example, short-time pending storage 1 in the figure), the ratio determined as normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is high, and reach fluctuation (normal reach fluctuation and Data is set in the first determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state and the second determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state so that the ratio determined to include the super reach fluctuation is low. The first determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state in FIG. 15A is used when the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0 to 2. The second determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state in FIG. 15B is used when the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 3 to 7.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, when it is determined that the shift is in the short-time state, and the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 3 to 7 (for example, the short-time pending storage 4 in the figure), Compared with the case where the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 to 2 (for example, short-time pending storage 1 in the figure), the ratio determined as normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is high, and reach fluctuation (normal reach) The data is set in the first determination table at the time-shortage state deviation and the second determination table at the time-shortage state deviation in FIG. 16 so that the ratio determined to include the fluctuation and the super reach fluctuation is low. The first judgment table at the time-short state deviation of FIG. 16A is used when the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0-2. The second determination table at the time-short state deviation in FIG. 16B is used when the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 3-7.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, when it is determined that a big hit (probable big hit A, probable big hit B, or sudden big hit) is made in a normal state (for example, “normal big hit holding memory 1 (big hit)” in the figure) ) And when the decision is made to make a big hit (probable big hit A, probable big hit B, or sudden big hit) in the short-time state (for example, "Holding short-term big hit hold 4 (big hit)" in the figure) Although the reach fluctuation always occurs, the ratio determined to be “super-reach fluctuation” is higher than the ratio determined to “normal reach fluctuation” compared to the case where it is determined to be out of place. 17 normal state probability variation big hit judgment table and short time state probability variation big hit judgment table, normal state sudden probability big hit judgment table and short time state sudden hit big hit judgment table of FIG. It is set data to each. The normal state probability variation big hit determination table in FIG. 17A is used when the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0-2. 17B is used when the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 3-7. The normal state abrupt big hit determination table of FIG. 18A is used when the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0-2. 18B is used when the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 3-7.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 14, when the big hit is decided, unlike the case where the big hit is decided, the ratio determined as “normal reach fluctuation” and the ratio decided as “super reach fluctuation”. The normal state probability change big hit determination table of FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B of FIG. Data is set in each of the short-term state probable big hit judgment table, the normal state sudden big hit judgment table and the short-time state sudden big hit judgment table of FIG.

  Note that the data may be set so that the variation pattern type is determined at a different rate from the probability variation big hits A and B when the odd hit big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when category A is determined to be out of play, the gaming state of the normal state or the short time state and the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern (the total pending storage at the time of determining the variation pattern) Regardless of whether the number is a number between 0 and 2 as in the reserved memory 1 in the figure or a number between 3 and 7 as in the reserved memory 4 in the figure) Is a random 2 numerical data range in which the variation pattern type is determined to be a normal variation (non-reach variation). Therefore, when it is determined to be out of order, and the value of the random 2 numerical data belongs to category A, the variation pattern type is always determined to be normal variation (non-reach variation variation) when determining the variation pattern. The In addition, when the category A is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state of the normal state or the short time state, and the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern (the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is shown in the figure) Regardless of whether the number is 0 to 2 such as the reserved memory 1 or the number 3 to 7 such as the reserved memory 4 in the figure), the variation pattern is determined at the time of determining the variation pattern. The type is a random 2 numerical data range determined by normal reach fluctuation. Therefore, when the big hit is determined and the value of the random 2 numerical data belongs to the category A, the variation pattern type is always determined to be the normal reach variation when the variation pattern is determined.

  When the category B is determined to be out of play, the gaming state of the normal state or the short time state and the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern (the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is the reserved memory in the figure) Regardless of whether the number of 0 to 2 such as 1 or the number of 3 to 7 such as the reserved storage 4 in the figure), the variation pattern is determined at the time of determining the variation pattern. The type is a random 2 numerical data range whose type is determined to be normal fluctuation (non-reach fluctuation). Therefore, when it is determined to be out of order, and the value of random 2 numerical data belongs to category B, the variation pattern type is always determined to be normal variation (non-reach variation variation) when determining the variation pattern. The In addition, when the category B is determined to be a big hit, the game state of the normal state or the short time state, the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern (the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is shown in the figure) Regardless of whether the number is 0 to 2 such as the reserved memory 1 or the number 3 to 7 such as the reserved memory 4 in the figure), the variation pattern is determined at the time of determining the variation pattern. The type is a random 2 numerical data range determined by the super reach variation. Therefore, if the value of random 2 numerical data belongs to category B when the big hit is determined, the variation pattern type is always determined to be the super reach variation when the variation pattern is determined.

  When it is determined that category C is out of date, when the gaming state is in the normal state, the total number of reserved memory at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0 to 2 as in normal reserved memory 1 (out of the figure) in the figure. If the variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern type is determined to be a normal reach variation, and the total number of reserved storage at the time of determining the variation pattern is a number from 3 to 7 as in the normal reserved storage 4 in the figure. At the time of determination of the variation pattern, the variation pattern type is a random 2 numerical data range in which the variation is determined as normal variation (non-reach variation). Therefore, when it is determined to be out of date, if the value of the numerical data of random 2 belongs to the category C, the gaming state is the normal state, and the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is the normal amount in the figure If the number is 0 to 2, such as reserved memory 1 (out of line), the variation pattern type is determined to be a normal reach variation when the variation pattern is determined, the gaming state is a normal state, and the variation pattern is determined. If the total number of pending storages is a number between 3 and 7 such as the normal pending storage 4 (out of the figure) in the figure, the variation pattern type is determined to be a normal variation (non-reach deviation variation) when determining the variation pattern. . In addition, when the category C is determined to be out of sync, when the time is short, the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern (the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is the number of the pending storage 1 in the figure). Regardless of whether the number of 0 to 2 or the number of 3 to 7 such as the reserved memory 4 in the figure), the variation pattern type is normally varied at the time of determining the variation pattern. This is a random 2 numerical data range determined by (non-reach deviation fluctuation). Therefore, when it is determined to be out of sync and the value of the random 2 numerical data belongs to category C, if the gaming state is a short-time state, the variation pattern type is normally changed ( Non-reach fluctuation). In addition, when the category C is determined to be a big hit, the game state of the normal state or the short-time state, and the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern (the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is shown in the figure) Regardless of whether the number is 0 to 2 such as the reserved memory 1 or the number 3 to 7 such as the reserved memory 4 in the figure), the variation pattern is determined at the time of determining the variation pattern. The type is a random 2 numerical data range determined by the super reach variation. Accordingly, if the value of random numerical data 2 belongs to category C when the big hit is determined, the variation pattern type is always determined to be the super reach variation when the variation pattern is determined.

  When the category D is determined to be out of place, when it is in a normal state, the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern (the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is the same as the reserved memory 1 in the figure) Regardless of the number of 0 to 2 or the number of 3 to 7 as the reserved memory 4 in the figure), the variation pattern type is determined to be the normal reach variation when determining the variation pattern. This is a random 2 numerical data range. Therefore, when it is determined to be out of sync and the value of random 2 numerical data belongs to category D, if the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type is set to the normal reach variation at the time of determining the variation pattern. It is determined. Also, when it is determined to be out of play, when the gaming state is in the short-time state, the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is a number between 0 and 2 such as the short-time on-hold storage 1 in the figure If the variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern type is determined to be a normal reach variation, and the total number of pending storages at the time of the above-described variation pattern determination is a number from 3 to 7 as in the normal pending storage 4 in the figure. At the time of determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern type is a random 2 numerical data range in which the variation is determined as normal variation (non-reach variation). Therefore, when it is determined to be out of date, if the value of the numerical data of random 2 belongs to category D, the gaming state is the short-time state, and the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is the normal number in the figure. If the number is 0 to 2, such as hold memory 1 (out of line), the variation pattern type is determined to be a normal reach variation at the time of determining the variation pattern, the gaming state is the short-time state, and the variation pattern is determined. If the total number of pending storages is a number between 3 and 7 such as the normal pending storage 4 (out of the figure) in the figure, the variation pattern type is determined to be a normal variation (non-reach deviation variation) when determining the variation pattern. . In addition, when the category D is determined to be a big hit, the game state of the normal state or the short time state and the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern (the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is shown in the figure) Regardless of whether the number is 0 to 2 such as the reserved memory 1 or the number 3 to 7 such as the reserved memory 4 in the figure), the variation pattern type is determined to be the super reach variation. This is a random 2 numerical data range. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, and the value of the random 2 numerical data belongs to the category D, the variation pattern type is always determined to be the super reach variation.

  When the category E is determined to be out of play, the gaming state of the normal state or the short-time state and the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern (the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is the reserved memory in the figure) Regardless of whether the number of 0 to 2 such as 1 or the number of 3 to 7 such as the reserved memory 4 in the figure), the variation pattern type is determined to be normal reach variation. This is a random 2 numerical data range. Therefore, when it is determined to be out of sync and the value of the random 2 numerical data belongs to the category E, at the time of determining the variation pattern, regardless of the gaming state and the total number of pending storage at the time of determining the variation pattern The variation pattern type is always determined to be normal reach variation. In addition, when category E is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state of the normal state or the short-time state, and the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern (the total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is shown in the figure) Regardless of whether the number is 0 to 2 such as reserved memory 1 or 3 to 7 such as reserved memory 4 in the figure) The variation pattern type is a random 2 numerical data range determined by the super reach variation. Therefore, when the big hit is determined and the value of the random 2 numerical data belongs to the category E, the determination of the variation pattern is performed regardless of the gaming state and the total number of pending storage at the time of determining the variation pattern. At times, the variation pattern type is always determined to be a super reach variation.

  For category F, when the decision is made to win or not, the gaming state in the normal state or the short time state and the total number of pending storage at the time of determining the variation pattern (the sum at the time of determining the variation pattern) Regardless of whether the number of reserved memories is a number between 0 and 2 as in the reserved memory 1 in the figure or a number between 3 and 7 as in the reserved memory 4 in the figure, When the variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern type is a random 2 numerical data range determined to be a super reach variation (for example, a random 2 range of 230 to 251). Therefore, when the value of random number 2 belongs to category F in each of the case where the decision is made as a big hit and the case where the decision is made as an outage, the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the gaming state and the variation pattern Regardless of the above, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern type is always determined to be the super reach variation.

  The relationship between the random number 2 numerical data as shown in FIG. 14 and the category of the variation pattern is set in the category determination table stored in the ROM 54. When there is a start winning, in S235 of FIG. 13, the category corresponding to the random 2 numerical data is determined using the random 2 numerical data extracted when the start winning occurs and the category determination table. The In S235, threshold data set in advance to determine which range of the numerical ranges corresponding to each of the categories A to F as described above is used as a program without using the category determination table. A process including a series of processing steps for determining which category the extracted random 2 numerical data corresponds to may be provided. By calling and executing such a program, it is possible to determine to which category the extracted random 2 numerical data belongs without using the category determination table as described above.

  Referring to FIG. 13, the CPU 56 determines the winning determination result of either the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory based on the determination results of S231 to S232, S234, S235 and the data stored in S233. If it is determined that it is a big hit or not, the first big hit judgment value (normal big hit judgment value) and the second big hit judgment value are specified. A process of setting data (command data) for transmitting a winning determination result specifying command for specifying a winning determination result including information indicating whether or not the big hit is determined based on (a probability change big hit determination value) (S236).

  For example, when there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13, command data is set as follows. If it is determined to be out of order, the command data is set as follows. In the case of “determined to be out of date and determined to be category A”, “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” The process to do is performed. In the case of “determining that it is out of place and determining that it is a variation pattern category of category B”, the EXT data of the winning determination result specifying command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is set to “01 (H ) ”Is performed. In this way, if “determined to be out of place, the command data of EXT data“ 00 (H) ”to“ 05 (H) ”is the MODE data“ 95 (H) ”according to the categories A to F. Is set.

  In addition, when a start winning is made to the first start winning opening 13, when it is determined that a big hit, command data is set as follows. In the case of “determining that the probability variation big hit A is based on the normal big hit determination value and determining that it is the category A”, the winning determination result specifying command EXT composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is used. A process of setting “06 (H)” to the data is performed. In the case of “determining the probability variation big hit A based on the normal big hit determination value and determining that it is the category B”, the winning determination result designation command EXT composed of MODE data “95 (H)” A process of setting “07 (H)” to the data is performed. As described above, when the probability variation big hit A is determined based on the normal big hit determination value, the MODE data “95 (H)” and the EXT data “06 (H)” Command data of “0B (H)” is set.

  If “determined to be probable variation big hit B based on the normal big hit determination value and also determined to be category A”, the winning determination result designation command EXT composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is used. A process of setting “10 (H)” to the data is performed. In the case of “determined to be probable variation big hit B based on the normal big hit determination value and also determined to be category B”, the winning determination result designation command EXT composed of MODE data “95 (H)” A process of setting “11 (H)” in the data is performed. As described above, when the probability variation big hit B is determined based on the normal big hit determination value, the MODE data “95 (H)” and the EXT data “10 (H)” Command data of “15 (H)” is set.

  In the case of “determining sudden sudden probability change big hit based on normal big hit decision value and category A”, the winning decision result specifying command EXT composed of MODE data “95 (H)” A process of setting “16 (H)” to the data is performed. In the case of “determining a sudden probability variation big hit based on the normal big hit determination value and determining that it is category B”, the winning determination result specifying command EXT composed of MODE data “95 (H)” A process of setting “17 (H)” to the data is performed. As described above, “when the sudden big probability big hit is determined based on the normal big hit determination value, the MODE data“ 95 (H) ”and the EXT data“ 16 (H) ” Command data “1B (H)” is set.

  In the case of “determining that the probability variation big hit A is based on the probability variation big hit determination value and also determining that it is category A”, the winning determination result designation command EXT consisting of MODE data “95 (H)” A process of setting “20 (H)” to the data is performed. In the case of “determining that the probability variation big hit A is based on the probability variation big hit determination value and that it is the category B”, the winning determination result specifying command EXT composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is used. A process of setting “21 (H)” in the data is performed. As described above, when the probability variation big hit A is determined based on the normal big hit determination value, the MODE data “95 (H)” and the EXT data “20 (H)” Command data of “25 (H)” is set.

  In the case of “determining that the probability variation big hit B is based on the probability variation big hit judgment value and that it is the category A”, the winning determination result designation command EXT composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is used. A process of setting “26 (H)” in the data is performed. In the case of “determining that the probability variation big hit B is based on the probability variation big hit determination value and determining that it is the category B”, the winning determination result specifying command EXT composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is used. A process of setting “27 (H)” in the data is performed. As described above, “when the probability variation big hit B is determined based on the probability variation big hit determination value, the MODE data“ 95 (H) ”and the EXT data“ 26 (H) ”according to the categories A to F Command data “2B (H)” is set.

  In the case of “determining sudden probability variation big hit based on probability variation big hit judgment value and category A”, the winning judgment result specifying command EXT composed of MODE data “95 (H)” A process of setting “30 (H)” to the data is performed. In the case of “determining suddenly probable big hit based on the probability change big hit judgment value and category B”, the winning judgment result specifying command EXT composed of MODE data “95 (H)” A process of setting “31 (H)” to the data is performed. As described above, when the sudden change jackpot is determined based on the probability change big hit determination value, the MODE data “95 (H)” and the EXT data “30 (H)” Command data “35 (H)” is set.

  As described above, the command whose EXT data is “00 (H)” to “35 (H)” is a command used when the first start winning opening 13 is won, and the EXT data is “00 ( Whether the command indicates the winning determination result of the first reserved memory corresponding to the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 based on whether or not it is within the range of “H)” to “35 (H)”. It can indicate whether or not.

  In addition, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14, in a manner that can be distinguished from a start winning at the first starting winning opening 13, in the case of the start winning at the first starting winning opening 13 and Similarly, a command for designating whether the big hit is determined based on the losing hit, the big hit type, and the first or second big hit judgment value by the EXT data “40 (H)” to “75 (H)” Set the data. As described above, the command whose EXT data is “40 (H)” to “75 (H)” is a command used when the second winning winning opening 14 is won, and the EXT data is “40 (H”). ) ”To“ 75 (H) ”, whether or not the command indicates a winning determination result in the second reserved memory corresponding to the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 Can be shown.

  Next, a display example of effects executed by the effect display device 9 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram illustrating a display example of variable display executed by the effect display device 9.

  In FIG. 19A, the effect display device 9 shows a state where the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. Yes. In the effect display device 9, the lower left display area on the display screen is allocated as the display area of the first hold storage display section 18c, and the lower right display area on the display screen is the second hold storage display section 18d. Assigned as a display area. In each of the first reserved storage display unit 18c and the second reserved storage display unit 18d, each time one piece of stored storage data is generated, a predetermined color such as a white circle from the left side to the right side of the display area and The reserved storage images 180 each having a shape are displayed in such a manner that they are added one by one. Based on the display number of the hold storage image 180, the hold storage number is indicated in each of the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d. Therefore, in each of the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d, the hold storage image 180 displayed on the leftmost side indicates the past hold storage data.

  The reserved memory image 180 displayed on each of the first reserved memory display unit 18c and the second reserved memory display unit 18d is displayed when the variable display of the corresponding special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is started. In addition, the leftmost image is erased and the remaining reserved stored images 180 are updated and displayed in such a manner that they are sequentially shifted to the left. As described above, the hold storage image 180 displayed on each of the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d is displayed in increments of 1 in accordance with the generation of the hold storage data based on the new start prize. In response to the start of the change display of a new special symbol, the display is reduced by one.

  Of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, the reserved memory data with the larger reserved memory number is preferentially used for the variable display, and as shown in FIG. When the second reserved memory number displayed on the display unit 18d is larger than the first reserved memory number displayed on the first reserved memory display unit 18c, the variable display based on the second reserved memory data is preferentially executed. The Therefore, in such a state, as shown in FIG. 19B, since the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second reserved storage data is preferentially executed, The second reserved memory number in the reserved memory display portion 18d is decreased by one, and the effect symbols corresponding to the second special symbol in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R. Is displayed (a downward arrow indicates a state in which the symbol is changing).

  Then, when the variation display of the effect symbol started in FIG. 19 (B) is stopped as shown in FIG. 19 (C), the variation display based on the remaining reserved storage data is started as shown in FIG. 19 (D). The In the state shown in FIG. 19C, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are the same. In this embodiment, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are the same number, the second reserved memory data is preferentially used for variable display. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 19D, the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory display unit 18d is decreased by 1, and the display of the effect symbols is started. When the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are the same number, the first reserved memory data may be preferentially used for variable display. In this way, it is possible to reduce invalid winnings related to the start winning to the first start winning port 13 in the low base state (non-short-time state) in which the first reserved storage data is likely to occur.

  Then, when the variation display of the effect symbol started in FIG. 19D is stopped as shown in FIG. 19E, the variation display based on the remaining reserved storage data is started as shown in FIG. 19F. The In the state shown in FIG. 19 (E), only the first reserved memory number remains, so as shown in FIG. 19 (F), the first reserved memory number on the second reserved memory display unit 18c decreases by one. Then, the variation display of the effect design is started.

  As described above, the variable display of the special symbol having the larger number of reserved memories is preferentially executed between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a start winning (starting condition) that becomes invalid because it cannot be stored as the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory due to the limit by the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories. When the number of reserved memories is the same for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority. As a result, it becomes easier to start winning at the second start winning opening 14, and second reserved memory data is likely to be generated. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of start winning (starting condition).

  FIG. 20 is a display screen diagram illustrating a typical effect example when the hold notice effect as the prefetch notice is executed. 20, in (1A) to (1F), for each of the two reserved storage data, the hold notice effect by the first hold notice mode as the first notice effect mode and the second notice effect mode are shown. An example is shown in which a hold notice effect in the second hold notice mode is simultaneously executed. In FIGS. 20A and 20B, (2A) to (2F), for each of the two pieces of stored storage data, the hold notice effect by the second notice effect mode and the third hold notice mode as the third notice effect mode. An example in which the hold notice effect by is executed at the same time is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (1A), when the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first reserved memory data is executed with priority. In addition, as shown in FIG. 20 (1B), the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is decreased by 1, and the display of the effect symbols is started.

  And in states other than the big hit gaming state, such as the stop state of the effect symbol and the state where the effect symbol is being displayed, for example, FIG. 20 (1C) to (1F) or FIG. 20 (2C) to (2F) As shown, based on the fact that the first reserved memory data or the second reserved memory data is newly stored in response to the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize, A display for adding the storage image 180 on the storage unit 18d is performed.

  When the hold notice effect is not executed, a normal hold image 180 having a predetermined color and shape such as a white circle is additionally displayed as shown in FIG. 20 (1D). When the hold notice effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 20 (1C), (1E) or (2C,), (2E), a plurality of hold display images 180 to be additionally displayed are displayed in accordance with the degree of expectation that is a big hit. The information is displayed in a hold notice mode selected from among the type of hold notice modes determined.

  The black circle shown in FIG. 20 (1C) is a display of the hold memory image 180 in the first hold notice mode in the hold notice effect. The black triangles shown in FIGS. 20 (1E) and (2C) are the display of the hold storage image 180 in the second hold notice mode in the hold notice effect. The black square mark shown in FIG. 20 (2E) is a display of the hold memory image 180 in the third hold notice mode in the hold notice effect. The magnitude relationship of the expected degree of jackpot that is set for the first hold notice mode to the third hold notice mode is first hold notice mode <second hold notice mode <third hold notice mode.

  As will be described later, whether or not to execute the hold notice effect is determined based on a predetermined condition each time each hold storage data is generated, and when the display result is a big hit, When the hold notice mode is selected based on the ratio of the ratio of 1 hold notice mode <second hold notice mode <third hold notice mode and the display result is not a big hit, the first hold notice mode> second hold notice mode> The hold notice mode is selected based on the size relationship of 3 hold notice modes. Thereby, the magnitude relation of the expectation degree which becomes a big hit is set so that it may become the 1st reservation notice mode <the 2nd reservation notice mode <the 3rd reservation notice mode.

  In this way, with regard to the hold notice effect, the hold notice effect is performed in the hold notice mode selected from among the hold notice modes determined in accordance with the expectation level that is a big hit for each hold stored data. Thus, the player's expectation can be raised. In addition, with regard to the hold notice effect, since the hold notice effect is performed for each hold storage data, the player's expectation is further enhanced when the hold notice effect is performed for a plurality of hold storage data. Can do.

  In addition, the following notice is limited by the microcomputer 100 for effect control with respect to the hold notice effect. In the state in which the hold notice effect is performed by displaying the hold stored image 180 in any hold notice mode, as the hold notice effect to be performed later, the hold notice mode in which the degree of expectation to be a big hit is performed first The on-hold notice effect in the notice display mode as described above is permitted, and the on-hold notice effect in the notice display mode lower than the on-hold notice mode in which the degree of expectation to be a big hit is performed first is prohibited.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 20 (1E), in the state where the hold notice effect is performed in the first hold notice mode, the expectation level that is a big hit is the second higher than the first hold notice mode. Addition of the hold notice effect in the hold notice mode (same for the first hold notice mode and the third hold notice mode) is permitted. As shown in FIG. 20 (2E), in the state in which the hold notice effect has been performed in the second hold notice mode, the hold notice in the third hold notice mode in which the degree of expectation to be a big hit is equal to or higher than the second hold notice mode. Addition of production is also permitted. On the other hand, for example, in the state in which the hold notice effect is performed in the third hold notice mode first, the second hold notice mode in which the degree of expectation to be a big hit is less than the third hold notice mode (the same applies to the first hold notice mode). The addition of the hold notice effect by is prohibited.

  In this way, in the state where the hold notice effect is performed by displaying the hold stored image 180 in any one of the hold notice modes first, a specific variable display such as a big hit ( The hold notice effect with the notice display mode that is higher than the hold notice mode with the expected degree of advance (including the change display of a specific change pattern such as super reach) is permitted. Can further enhance the expectations of the people. Further, in a state where the hold notice effect is performed by displaying the hold stored image 180 in any one of the hold notice modes, a specific change display such as a big hit (super reach) is performed as the hold notice effect to be performed later. In addition, the hold notice effect in the notice display mode lower than the hold notice form in which the expectation level of the specific change pattern is previously performed is prohibited. It can be prevented from awakening. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the hold notice effect performed for the variable display based on the hold memory.

  In addition, the hold notice effect that is performed based on the hold storage data that is generated later is the same as the hold notice effect that is performed based on the hold storage data that has been generated earlier. Whether or not a specific variation pattern is included), and a hold notice effect that is performed based on the hold storage data that occurs later is a specific variation display such as a jackpot. Regardless of whether or not a specific fluctuation pattern is displayed), the degree of expectation of the hold notice mode of the hold notice effect to be performed later is the Execution is permitted when the degree of expectation is exceeded. As a result, regardless of whether or not the variation display performed by the stored data is a specific variation display such as a jackpot (including a variation display of a specific variation pattern such as super reach), it is performed first. It is possible to secure the frequency of executing a plurality of hold notice effects in parallel with a hold notice effect and a hold notice effect to be performed later, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the hold notice effect.

  In addition, the hold storage image 180 is displayed in the first hold notice mode with the lowest expectation level for a specific change display such as a big hit (including a change display of a specific change pattern such as a super reach). In the state where the notice effect is performed first, the expectation that a specific change display such as a big hit (including a change display of a specific change pattern such as a super reach) will be the lowest as the hold notice effect to be performed later The hold notice effect in the first hold notice mode is prohibited. As a result, the first hold notice mode having the lowest expectation level for a specific change display such as a jackpot (including a change display of a specific change pattern such as super reach) is subsequently executed as a hold notice effect to be performed later. However, since the hold notice effect limited to the hold notice mode having higher expectation than the first hold notice mode is performed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  In the state where the hold notice effect is performed by displaying the hold stored image 180 in any of the hold notice modes, a specific change display such as a big hit (super reach) is used as the hold notice effect to be performed later. It may be set to prohibit the hold notice effect by the notice display mode in which the degree of expectation of the specific change pattern is equivalent to the hold notice form previously performed. In addition, as a hold notice effect to be performed later, a hold notice mode in which a degree of expectation to be a specific change display such as a jackpot (including a change display of a specific change pattern such as super reach) is performed first. The on-hold notice effect in the notice display mode equivalent to the above may be prohibited at a predetermined rate instead of being prohibited entirely. In this way, even if the degree of expectation to be a specific fluctuation display such as a big hit (including a fluctuation display of a specific fluctuation pattern such as super reach) is equivalent, the number of pending notice effects increases. Based on this, the player's expectation can be raised by the hold notice effect.

  FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 are display screen diagrams showing a typical effect example when a big hit notice effect as a prefetch notice is executed. In FIG. 21, (1A) to (1D) show display examples when the big hit notice effect is not executed. Also, in FIG. 21, (2A) to (2D) show display examples when a big hit notice effect during the first big hit notice mode is executed. In FIG. 22, (3A) to (3D) show display examples when a big hit notice effect in the second big hit notice mode is executed. Also, in FIG. 22, (4A) to (4D) show display examples when the big hit notice effect in the third big hit notice mode is executed.

  Referring to FIGS. 21 (1A) to (1D), after the jackpot display result is displayed as shown in (1A), the jackpots from the first round to the ninth round are shown as shown in (1B) and (1C). The game state effect is performed without displaying a specific character. In the effect of the big hit game state, the hold memory display by the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is not performed. When the jackpot notice effect is not executed, as shown in FIG. 21 (1D), the jackpot gaming state effect is performed without displaying a specific character even after the tenth round. During the big hit gaming state, the hold storage display by the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d may be performed in such a manner that the hold notice effect as described above is not executed.

  With reference to FIG. 21 (2A) to (2D), FIG. 22 (3A) to (3D), or FIG. 22 (4A) to (4D), as shown in (2A), (3A) or (4A) After the jackpot display result is displayed in (2B), (2C), (3B), (3C) or (4B), (4C) as shown in the first to ninth rounds of jackpot gaming state effects Is done without displaying a specific character. Then, at the timing when the ninth round is finished, the first stored memory data and the second held memory data generated during the jackpot gaming state include the stored data whose display result is the probability variable big hit A or the probability variable big hit B. After determining whether or not, as shown in (2D), (3D) or (4D), at the timing when the tenth round is started, a plurality of types of notice effects are set according to the expected degree of big hit The jackpot announcement effect is performed in the jackpot notice mode selected from among the jackpot notice modes.

  The first character 94A shown in FIG. 21 (2D) is a display of the first big hit notice mode in the big hit notice effect. The second character 94B shown in FIG. 22 (3D) is a display of the second big hit notice mode in the big hit notice effect. The third character 94B shown in FIG. 22 (4D) is a display of the third big hit notice mode in the big hit notice effect. The magnitude relationship of the expected degree of big hit set for the first big hit notice mode to the third big hit notice mode is as follows: first big hit notice mode <second big hit notice mode <third big hit notice mode is there.

  As will be described later, whether or not to execute the big hit announcement effect is determined according to a predetermined condition (the random hit SR5 for determining whether or not to make a big hit is big hit) at the timing when the ninth round is finished in the production control microcomputer 100. If the display result is a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B, the first big hit notice mode <the second big hit notice mode <first When the big hit notice mode is selected because of the ratio of the three big hit notice modes and the display result does not become the probability big hit A or the probability big hit B, the first big hit notice mode> the second big hit notice mode> the third big hit The pending notice mode is selected based on the size of the medium notice mode. Thereby, the magnitude relationship of the expectation level that is a big hit is set so that the first big hit notice mode <the second big hit notice mode <the third big hit notice mode.

  At a stage where a predetermined period has elapsed in the jackpot gaming state (for example, when the ninth round is finished), the first pending storage data and the second pending storage data that are held and stored during the jackpot specific gaming state are probable. Since the notice display mode selected according to the degree of expectation that will be A or probability variation big hit B is notified whether the big hit or not will be noticed, the player's expectation can be felt. In a pachinko gaming machine, it is common not to perform a hold memory display as performed by the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d during a big hit game state (a game machine that does not perform a hold memory display). Therefore, if the announcement effect during the big hit according to the expected degree of the specific change display in the hold memory display during the big hit gaming state, the production becomes unnatural. On the other hand, as in the big hit announcement effect described above, the big hit announcement effect is selected by the notice display mode selected according to the expected degree of the probability change big hit A or the probability change big hit B when the predetermined period has elapsed in the big hit gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production from being unnatural.

  Note that whether or not to execute the jackpot announcement effect may be determined including the expectation level for the big hit as the expected level for the big hit, as in the case of the on-hold announcement effect described above.

  Further, as the big hit notice effect, the first hold stored data and the second hold stored data held and stored during the big hit specific gaming state at a stage where a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, timing when the ninth round is finished). The number of the stored data that will be the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B is determined, and the jackpot notice mode to be executed is selected from a plurality of types of jackpot notice modes at different ratios according to the determined number. Also good. For example, in the case where the first big hit notice mode and the second big hit notice mode are provided, if the number of discriminated is one, the ratio of selecting the first big hit notice mode is high, and it is discriminated. When the number is two or more, you may set so that the ratio which selects a notice mode in the 2nd big hit may become high. With such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation. In addition, when there are three types of big hit notification modes, that is, the first big hit notice mode, the second big hit notice mode, and the third big hit notice mode, the first big hit notice mode <second It may be set so that the degree of expectation that the number determined as the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B increases is high because of the magnitude relationship of the big hit announcement mode <the third big hit announcement mode.

  In addition, as the jackpot notice effect, for the stored data stored and held during the big hit specific gaming state only for one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the probable big hit You may make it perform control which notifies alerting | reporting by the notice display mode selected according to the expectation degree which becomes A or probability variation big hit B. Even with such a configuration, the player can feel the expectation.

  23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (S50). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are the same (S52). Specifically, the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory buffer in FIG. 12 and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory buffer are confirmed, and whether they match. Confirm whether or not.

  When the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are the same number, a special symbol pointer (whether special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol? (Second flag) is set to data indicating “second” (S54), and the process proceeds to S58. Thereby, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are the same, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. Note that when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are the same number, the special symbol normal process may be configured to perform a process that preferentially executes the variable display of the first special symbol.

  On the other hand, when the first reserved memory number is not the same as the second reserved memory number, it is determined whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number (S52). Specifically, the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory buffer in FIG. 12 and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory buffer are confirmed and compared.

  When the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number, data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer (S53), and the process proceeds to S58. Thus, when the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed with priority. On the other hand, when the first reserved memory number is not larger than the second reserved memory number, that is, when the second reserved memory number is larger than the first reserved memory number, “second” is set to the special symbol pointer. The data shown is set (S53), and the process proceeds to S58. Thereby, when the second reserved memory number is larger than the first reserved memory number, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed.

  In this embodiment, the processing of S51 to S54 is executed, so that the variable display with the larger number of reserved memories of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol has priority. When the number of reserved memories is the same, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (S58). 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. The counter value stored in this way is used for selecting the production contents of a predetermined effect based on the number of reserved memories increased by the start winning. Note that the value of the total reserved memory number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 is not stored in the RAM 55 when it is not necessary to use for the effect performed based on the reserved memory number increased by the start winning prize. Good.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). 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 storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  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 reads out the jackpot determination random numbers extracted in S214A of the start port switch passing process and S214B of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer to determine the jackpot determination. To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 7A 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 definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to 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 a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later. That is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to S75 as it is.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). 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 (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. 7B. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big special type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7C.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area (“probability big hit A”, “ “Probable variation big hit B” or “Suddenly probable big hit” is determined as the type of big hit (S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random number extracted in S214A of the start port switch passing process and S214B of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer. Determine the type. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, 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 (S74). For example, when the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “probable big hit B”, “02” is set as 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 stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “7”, and “9”, 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 determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When “probability big hit A” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When “probability big hit B” is determined, “9” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the probability variation big hit A fluctuation as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the big hit type stored in S74. One of the pattern type determination table, the probability variation big hit B variation pattern type determination table, and the sudden probability variation big hit variation pattern type determination table is selected (S92). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit B, or suddenly the odd variation big hit, it is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and it is determined as the timing when the short time is consumed or the big hit. The special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to S99.

  If the time flag is not set (N in S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in S96), the CPU 56 uses a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and the normal state of FIG. A variation pattern type determination table included in the first determination table is selected (S97). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  A table used by the CPU 56 to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types when the total number of pending storages (the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern) is 3 or more (Y in S96). As shown in FIG. 15B, the variation pattern type determination table included in the second determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state is selected (S98). Then, the process proceeds to S102. The variation pattern type determination table included in the second determination table when the normal state is off is, for example, a data table in which the variation pattern type is set at a rate shown in correspondence with “normal hold storage 4 (failure)” in FIG. The selection ratio of the normal fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern) having a short fluctuation time is set higher than that in the first determination table when the normal state is off. Thereby, in the normal state, when the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 3 or more, the average variation time can be shortened as compared with the case where it is less than 3. In this way, by shortening the average fluctuation time as the total number of pending storage increases, it is possible to prevent the situation where the fluctuation display operating rate is reduced as much as possible. By shortening the average fluctuation time in this way, fluctuation reduction control can be realized.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number (total pending storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern) is 3 or more (S99). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in S99), the CPU 56 uses the fluctuation included in the first determination table at the time-short state deviation shown in FIG. 16A as a table used for determining the fluctuation pattern type. A pattern type determination table is selected (S100). Then, the process proceeds to S102. As a result, when the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is less than 3 in the short time state, the total number of pending storages in the normal state is 3 as in the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more in the normal state. Compared with the case where it is less than this, an average fluctuation time can be shortened. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table included in the first determination table at the time-short state deviation and the variation pattern type determination table included in the second determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state are as shown in FIG. Each variation pattern type is set at the same rate. A variation pattern type having a shorter variation time is selected in the variation pattern type determination table included in the first determination table at the time-short state deviation than the variation pattern type determination table included in the second determination table at the time-out-normal state deviation. The data may be set so that the ratio is higher. In this way, by shortening the average fluctuation time as the total number of pending storage increases, it is possible to prevent the situation where the fluctuation display operating rate is reduced as much as possible.

  When the total pending storage number is 3 or more (Y in S99), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table included in the second determination table at the time-short state deviation as a table used to determine the variation pattern type. Select (S101). Then, the process proceeds to S102. The variation pattern type determination table included in the second determination table at the time-short state deviation is, for example, a data table in which the variation pattern type is set at a ratio as shown in correspondence with “time-short reserve storage 4 (disconnection)” in FIG. Compared with the variation pattern type determination table included in the first determination table at the time-short state deviation, the selection ratio of the normal variation pattern with a short variation time is set higher. Thereby, when the total number of pending storages at the time of determining the variation pattern is 3 or more in the short time state, the average variation time can be shortened as compared with the case where it is less than 3. In this way, by shortening the average fluctuation time as the total number of pending storage increases, it is possible to prevent the situation where the fluctuation display operating rate is reduced as much as possible. By shortening the average fluctuation time in this way, fluctuation reduction control can be realized.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is the time saving state, the time saving is achieved when the total pending storage number is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0 or 1). The fluctuation display may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. A variation pattern type determination table included in the determination table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects the table selected in the processing of S92, S97, S98, S100, or S101. The variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to (S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 selects the variation pattern determination table provided corresponding to the variation pattern type as described above based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in S102 (S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of S103. One of a plurality of types is determined (S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The value may be directly extracted from the data, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random value.

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

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S107). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. In the special symbol display control process of S32, the display of the special symbol is started with reference to the process state of the special symbol process instead of starting the display of the special symbol with reference to the start flag. You may do it. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of S95 to S101 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result, The variation pattern type may be determined.

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (see FIG. 8) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 4 designation according to the determined type of jackpot or loss. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S110). If not set, the process proceeds to S114. When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is a probable big hit A, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (S111, S112). Whether or not it is a probable big hit A can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal process is “01” (S111). When the big hit type is not the probable big hit A but the probable big hit B, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (S111A, S112B). Whether or not it is a probable big hit B can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02” (S111A). Further, when the big hit type is not the probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B, that is, when it is suddenly the probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (S113). It can be determined whether or not it is suddenly probable big hit by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “03” (S113).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N of S110), that is, when it is off, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (S114).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (S303) (S115).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (S125). When the variable time timer times out (S126), the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update (S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S131). When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and data indicating “second” is displayed in the special symbol pointer. If it is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 8b is terminated. In the special symbol display control process of S32, the display of the special symbol is terminated with reference to the process state of the special symbol process instead of ending the variation display of the special symbol with reference to the end flag. You may do it. Further, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S140 (S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag (S134), and performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is the probability variation jackpot A, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot B, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit, a sudden probable big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit A, a probability change big hit B, or a sudden probability change big hit is stored in the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Based on the determination.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S135A).

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the big hit, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (S136). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of probability variation big hits A and B, 2 times in case of sudden probability variation big hits) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (S137). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S138).

  Next, when the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the hourly flag indicating that the hourly state is set (S140). If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S141). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction number counter after subtraction (S142).

  Note that the CPU 56 may not transmit the time reduction number designation command. In this case, for example, after shifting to the time reduction state, the number of time reductions may be managed on the production control microcomputer 100 side. For example, when the time control state designation command is received, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) in the time reduction number counter, and subtracts 1 from the value of the time reduction number counter every time the production symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Then, the remaining number of time reductions may be managed. On the side of the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9 performs processing for displaying the remaining number of times in the short-time state recognized based on the time-saving number designation command or the time-number data managed independently. It may be.

  Next, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0 (Y in S143), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (S144). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S145).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set (S146). When the probability variation flag is set, the value of the probability variation counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the probability variation state is decremented by 1 (S147). If the value of the probability variation counter becomes 0 (Y in S148), the probability variation flag is reset (S149). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S150). If it is determined in S146 that the probability variation flag is not set, if it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter is not 0, or if a time reduction state designation command is transmitted in S150, the special symbol process The value of the flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S151).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (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 (S150). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S154. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (S151), and the control for transmitting the big hit end designation command is performed (S152). Here, a jackpot end 1 designation command is transmitted if the probability variation big hit A, a jackpot end 2 designation command is transmitted if the probability variation big hit B, and if the probability variation big hit is sudden, the probability variation suddenly changes. A jackpot end designation command 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 (S153), and the processing is ended.

  In S154, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S155). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, the probability variation flag is set and the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state (S161). This is because in the case of the present embodiment, all types of jackpots are in a probable change state (including a short-time state) for a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Then, a value of “8” is set in the probability variation counter (S162). As a result, the probability variation state continues to the maximum until the special symbol variation display is executed eight times (see S148 and S149). Further, the time reduction flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (S163). This is because, in the case of the present embodiment, when the probability change state is reached after the big hit gaming state is completed, the time is shortened for a predetermined period. Then, as the number of times that the time-short state can be continued, a time-short number determination process for determining whether the special symbol variation display is 20 times or 100 times is executed according to the type of jackpot (S164). Specifically, in S164, the number of time reductions is determined as 100 when the probability variation big hit A, and the time reduction number is determined as 20 when the probability variation big hit B or sudden probability variation big hit. In the time reduction number determination process, for example, a random number value for determining the time reduction number (random number value for time reduction number determination) is extracted, and the time reduction number is set to either 20 times or 100 times based on the extracted random number value. You may make it determine whether to do. Thus, the short time state is continued until the special symbol variation display is executed 20 times or 100 times after the end of the big hit game (see S143 and S144). Then, the CPU 56 sets a value indicating the time reduction number (20 times or 100 times) determined in the time reduction number determination process in the time reduction number counter (S165). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a certain change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S165A).

  Next, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S166).

  Next, the hold notice selection presence / absence determination table for determining whether or not to select the hold notice effect described above will be described. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of a hold notice selection presence / absence determination table.

  In the pending advance notice selection presence / absence determination table, the numerical data of SR3 (1 to 100) as a random number for determining whether or not the advance notice selection is used is used to determine whether or not to select the advance notice effect. This is a data table allocated to “hold notice selection” and “hold notice non-selection” in which no hold notice effect is selected, and is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to perform the hold notice effect by using the hold notice effect presence / absence determination table based on the extracted value of SR3.

  The hold advance notice selection presence / absence determination table includes (A) probability change big hit A hour hold advance notice selection presence / absence determination table, (B) probability change big hit B hour hold advance notice selection presence / absence determination table, and (C) sudden change big hit hold advance notice selection presence / absence determination. As shown in the table and the super-reach off-holding advance notice selection presence / absence judgment table in (D), it is provided for each judgment result (display result) for the notice target.

  The (A) probability variation jackpot A hold notice selection presence / absence determination table is used when the subject of notice becomes the probability variation big hit A. The (B) probability variation big hit B hour advance notice selection presence / absence determination table is used when the subject of notice becomes the probability variation big hit B. The table for determining whether or not to hold the preliminary announcement at the time of the smashing big hit in (C) is used when the subject to be struck becomes a smashing big hit. The (D) super-reach out of hold notice selection presence / absence determination table is used when the advance notice target is out of super reach.

  In the hold notice selection presence / absence determination table of (A) to (D), as is clear from the allocation of the numerical data of SR3, the ratio of selecting to execute the hold notice effect based on the extracted value of SR3 is the probability variation big hit A Presence / absence selection selection table for on-hold hold> Holding advance notice selection on / off decision table for B probability probability> Holding advance notice selection on / off determination table for on-predictive big hit> Super-reach off-hold on-hold selection selection presence / absence determination table . Therefore, when the notice target is a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B, there is a higher percentage of selection to execute the hold notice effect than when it is a sudden big hit and when the super reach is lost. Is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a 15R jackpot such as the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B. In addition, when the target of the advance notice is a big hit such as the probable big hit A, the probable big hit B, and the sudden big hit, there is a higher ratio of selecting to execute the hold notice effect than when the super reach is lost. When the hold notice effect is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the big hit.

  Next, a hold notice mode selection table for selecting a hold notice mode when it is determined to select the hold notice effect described above will be described. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of a pending notice mode selection table.

  In the holding notice mode selection table, the numerical data of SR4 (1 to 105) as a random number for selecting a holding notice mode used for selecting a holding notice mode from a plurality of types of holding notice modes is as described above. The data table is allocated to each of the “first hold notice mode”, “second hold notice mode”, and “third hold notice mode”, and is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The effect control microcomputer 100 selects one of the hold notice modes using the hold notice mode selection table based on the extracted value of SR4.

  The hold notice mode selection table includes a (A) probability change big hit A time hold notice mode selection table, a (B) probability change big hit B time hold notice mode selection table, a (C) sudden change big hit hold notice mode selection table, and (D) As shown in the super-reach outage hold notice mode selection table, it is provided for each judgment result (display result) for the notice object.

  The (A) probability variation big hit A on-holding notice mode selection table is used when the subject of notice becomes a probability variation big hit A. The (B) probability variation big hit B hour notice mode selection table is used when the subject to be notified becomes the probability variation big hit B. The pending prediction mode selection table at the time of the big hit of (C) is used when the notice target becomes the big hit. The (D) super-reach out-of-hold notice mode selection table is used when the notice target is out of super reach.

  In the hold notice mode selection tables of (A) to (D), as is clear from the allocation of numerical data of SR4, as shown in (A) to (C), when the display result is a big hit, the first hold The reservation notice mode is set to be selected in accordance with the size relationship of the notice mode <second hold notice mode <third hold notice mode. On the other hand, when the display result does not become a big hit, as shown in (D), the hold notice mode is selected according to the size relationship of the first hold notice mode> the second hold notice mode> the third hold notice mode. Is set. Thereby, the magnitude relation of the expectation degree which becomes a big hit is set so that it may become the 1st reservation notice mode <the 2nd reservation notice mode <the 3rd reservation notice mode.

  In the hold notice mode selection tables of (A) to (D), as is clear from the allocation of the numerical data of SR4, the ratio of selecting the third hold notice form based on the extracted value of SR4 is the hold at the time of probability variation big hit A The notice mode selection table> the probability change big hit B-time hold notice mode selection table> the sudden big hit-time hold notice mode selection table> the super-reach off-time hold notice mode selection table is set so as to have a magnitude relationship. Therefore, when the subject of advance notice is a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B, the proportion of the on-hold notice effect being executed in the third on-hold notice mode is higher than in the case of a sudden big hit and when the super reach is lost. When the hold notice effect in the third hold notice mode is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a 15R big hit such as the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B.

  In addition, the ratio of execution of the hold notice effect in the third hold notice mode is more significant when the notice target is a big hit such as a probable big hit A, a probable big hit B, and a sudden big hit such as a sudden big hit. Therefore, when the hold notice effect is executed in the third hold notice mode, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the big hit.

  Further, the ratio of selecting the second hold notice mode based on the extracted value of SR4 is: probability change big hit A time hold notice mode selection table> probability big hit B time hold notice mode selection table> probable big hit hold notice mode selection table> super It is set so as to be in a size relationship called a hold-off notice mode selection table at the time of detachment. Therefore, when the notice target is a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B, there is a higher rate of execution of the hold notice effect in the second hold notice mode than when it is a sudden big hit and when the super reach is lost. When the hold notice effect in the second hold notice mode is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a 15R big hit such as the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B.

  In addition, the ratio of execution of the hold notice effect in the second hold notice mode is greater than when the notice target is a big hit such as a probable big hit A, a probable big hit B, and a sudden big hit such as a sudden big hit. Therefore, when the hold notice effect is executed in the second hold notice mode, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the big hit.

  Further, the ratio of selecting the second hold notice mode when the notice target becomes the probability change big hit A or the probability change big hit B is the ratio of selecting the third hold notice mode when the notice target becomes the probability change big hit A or the probability change big hit B. Low compared to In addition, the ratio of selecting the second hold notice mode when the notice target becomes the probability change big hit A, the probability change big hit B, or the sudden hit big hit is the third hold when the notice target becomes the probability change big hit A or the sudden hit big hit. It is low compared with the rate of selecting the notice mode. As a result, when the hold notice effect in the third hold notice mode is executed, 15R such as the probability change big hit A or the probability change big hit B is compared to when the hold notice effect in the second hold notice mode is executed. The player's expectation for the big hit can be increased, and the player's expectation for the big hit such as the probable big hit A, the probable big hit B, or the sudden big hit can be increased.

  Further, the ratio of selecting the first hold notice mode based on the extracted value of SR4 is that the super-reach out-of-hold notice form selection table> the sudden big hit hold notice form selection table> the probability change big hit B hour hold notice form selection table> probability change. It is set so as to have a size relationship called a big hit A hour hold notice mode selection table. Therefore, when the notice target is out of super reach, the percentage of the notice of holding notice in the first hold notice mode is higher than when the probability hit big hit, the probability change big hit A, or the probability change big hit B. Therefore, when the hold notice effect in the first hold notice mode is executed, the player's expectation to the big hit cannot be enhanced as compared with each of the second hold notice mode and the third hold notice mode. Since the data is set so that there is a case where it becomes a big hit at the rate of, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation for the big hit from being extremely reduced.

  Next, the jackpot notice selection determination table for determining whether or not to select the jackpot notice effect described above will be described. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a big hit announcement selection selection determination table.

  In the big hit announcement selection selection table, the numerical data of SR5 (1 to 200) as a random number for whether or not the big hit announcement selection is used to determine whether or not to select the big hit announcement effect is displayed. This is a data table that is allocated to “selection of notice during a big hit” for selecting an effect and “non-selection of notice during a big hit” that does not select an announcement for a big hit, and is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to perform the big hit notice effect using the big hit notice effect presence / absence determination table based on the extracted value of SR5.

  As shown in the first jackpot notice selection presence / absence judgment table in (A) and the second jackpot notice selection presence / absence judgment table in (B), the big hit notice selection selection judgment table is classified according to the judgment result of the notice target ( By display result).

  The (A) first big hit pre-selection selection presence / absence determination table is used when the advance notice target is a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B. The (B) second big hit notice selection presence / absence determination table is used when the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B is not reached (when the probability big hit or the loss occurs).

  In the big hit announcement selection determination table of (A) and (B), as is clear from the allocation of the numerical data of SR5, the ratio of selecting to execute the big hit announcement effect based on the extracted value of SR5 is as follows. It is set so as to be in a size relationship of 1 big hit pre-warning selection presence / absence determination table> second big hit pre-warning selection presence / absence determination table. Therefore, when the target of forecasting is a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B, the ratio of selecting to perform the pre-announcement effect during the big hit is higher than when the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B is not, so When this is done, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a big hit such as the probability change big hit A or the probability change big hit B, more specifically, the player's expectation for a big hit of 15R.

  Next, the jackpot notice mode selection table for selecting the jackpot notice mode when it is determined to select the jackpot notice effect described above will be described. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit notice mode selection table.

  In the big hit announcement mode selection table, the numerical data of SR6 (1-210) as a random number for selecting the big hit announcement mode used for selecting the big hit announcement mode from a plurality of types of big hit announcement modes is the above-described numerical data. Is a data table allocated to each of the “first big hit notice mode”, “second big hit notice mode”, and “third big hit notice mode”, and is stored in the ROM on the effect control board 80. It is remembered. The effect control microcomputer 100 selects one of the jackpot notice modes using the jackpot notice mode selection table based on the extracted value of SR6.

  As shown in the first big hit notice mode selection table in (A) and the second big hit notice mode selection table in (B), the big hit notice mode selection table is classified according to the judgment result (by display result). ).

  The notice mode selection table during the first big hit of (A) is used when the notice target is a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B. The notice mode selection table during the second big hit in (B) is used when the notice target does not become the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B.

  In the big hit prediction mode selection table of (A) and (B), as is clear from the allocation of numerical data of SR6, as shown in (A), when the display result is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B, The first big hit notice mode is set so that the big hit special notice mode is selected with the ratio of the ratio of the second big hit big hit notice mode <the third big hit big hit notice mode. On the other hand, when the display result does not become a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B, as shown in (B), there is a size relationship of the ratio of the first big hit notice mode> the second big hit notice mode> the third big hit notice mode. It is set so that the notice mode during the big hit is selected. As a result, the magnitude relationship of the expectation level that is a big hit, more specifically, the magnitude relationship of the expectation level that is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B is the first big hit notice mode <the second big hit notice mode <the third big hit It is set to be a medium notice mode.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) 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 is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the 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: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (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, SR1-1, SR1-2, SR1-3 used as a jackpot symbol determining random number for the effect symbol, SR2 used as a random number for selecting and determining a predetermined effect content, and used as a random number for determining whether or not to hold the reserved notice. Counters for generating various random numbers such as SR3, SR4 used as a random number for selecting a pending notice mode, SR5 used as a random number for determining whether or not a big hit notice is selected, SR6 used as a random number for selecting a big hit notice mode A random number update process for updating the count value is executed (S706). Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration 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 stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 8 and 9) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  36 to 38 are flowcharts showing specific examples of command analysis processing (S704). FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating configurations of a first hit determination result storage buffer, a first variation type determination result storage buffer, a second hit determination result storage buffer, and a second variation type determination result storage buffer.

  The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (S617), the effect control CPU 101 stores the display result designation command in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM (S618).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a sudden probability variation jackpot start designation command (S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a sudden probability variation jackpot start designation command reception flag (S624).

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a command for opening a special prize opening (S647A), the CPU 101 for effect control uses the second byte data (EXT data) of the command for opening a special prize opening, that is, the number of times data. It is stored in the open count storage area formed in the RAM (S647B). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening is being opened (S647C).

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (S648A), the production control CPU 101 uses the second byte data (EXT data) of the designation command after opening the big prize opening, that is, the number of times data. The data is stored in the open count storage area formed in the RAM (S648B). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening is being opened (S648C).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (S651), the effect control CPU 101 forms the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number designation command in the RAM. Is stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (S652). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the first hold subtraction counter by 1 in response to the received first hold memory number designation command (S653). Based on the value of the first hold subtraction counter, the first hold storage display on the first hold storage display unit 18c is subtracted and displayed as will be described later.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (S654), the effect control CPU 101 forms the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved memory number designation command in the RAM. Is stored in the second reserved storage number storage area (S655). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the second hold subtraction counter by 1 in response to the received second hold memory number designation command (S656). Based on the value of the second hold subtraction counter, the second hold storage display on the second hold storage display unit 18d is subtracted and displayed as will be described later.

  If the effect control command received is a normal state designation command (S657), the effect control CPU 101 resets the time reduction state flag if the time reduction state flag is set (S658). This is because, when the time-short state ends and shifts to the normal state, the time-short state flag is set in S660 described later, corresponding to the time-short state. If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (S659), the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation state flag (S659A) and sets the time reduction state flag (S660). The reason why the probability variation state flag is reset is that the probability variation flag is set in S662, which will be described later, corresponding to the probability variation state when the probability variation state ends and shifts to the short time state. If the received effect control command is a probability change state designation command (S661), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change state flag (S662).

  By performing the processing of S657 to S662, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the normal state, the short time state (non-probable change) based on the reception of the normal state designation command, the short time state designation command, and the probability variation state designation command. The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the state is a state) or a probability variation state (including a time reduction state). Specifically, when the gaming state is the normal state, neither the probability variation state flag nor the time reduction state flag is set. Further, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the probability variation state is set and the time reduction state flag is set. Further, when the gaming state is the short time state, the probability variation state is not set and the short time state flag is set. Thus, by checking the state of the probability variation state flag and the time reduction state flag, it is determined whether the gaming state is a normal state, a time reduction state (non-probability variation state), or a probability variation state (including the time reduction state). It can be recognized by the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  Here, the first hit determination result storage buffer, the first variation type determination result storage buffer, the second hit determination result storage buffer, and the second variation type determination result storage buffer will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 39, (A) shows a first hit determination result storage buffer and a first variation type determination result storage buffer, and (B) shows a second hit determination result storage buffer and a second variation type determination result storage buffer. Is shown. These buffers are provided in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (A), the first winning determination result storage buffer stores data corresponding to the pre-reading determination result of the hit determination specified by the winning determination result specifying command corresponding to the first reserved storage number (“probability big hit”). A data corresponding to the command receiving order, that is, the starting winning order, corresponding to a plurality (holding storage upper limit number) of “A”, “probability big hit B”, “surprise big hit”, “out of”) This is a buffer having a number of storage areas. The first variation type determination result storage buffer is provided in correspondence with the first hit determination result storage buffer, and is used for the prefetch determination result of the variation pattern type category designated by the winning determination result designation command corresponding to the first reserved storage. It is a buffer having a plurality of storage areas (numbers corresponding to the upper limit number of reserved storage) for storing corresponding data (data specifying one of the numerical ranges shown in FIG. 14) according to the order in which the commands are received. In FIG. 39, the arrows between the first variation type determination result storage buffer and the first hit determination result storage buffer indicate the correspondence relationship of the storage areas between these buffers.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 39B, the second winning determination result storage buffer stores data (“probability change”) corresponding to the winning determination prefetch determination result specified by the winning determination result specifying command corresponding to the second reserved storage. Data that specifies one of "Big hit A", "Probability big hit B", "Sudden big hit", or "Out of line") is stored in accordance with the order in which the commands are received, that is, the start winning order, corresponding to the upper limit number of reserved storage The number of storage areas). The second variation type determination result storage buffer is provided in correspondence with the second hit determination result storage buffer, and includes a prefetch determination result of the category of the variation pattern type designated by the winning determination result designation command corresponding to the second reserved storage. It is a buffer having a plurality of storage areas (numbers corresponding to the upper limit number of reserved storage) for storing corresponding data (data specifying one of the numerical ranges shown in FIG. 14) according to the order in which the commands are received. In FIG. 39, the arrows between the second variation type determination result storage buffer and the second hit determination result storage buffer indicate the correspondence relationship of the storage areas between these buffers.

  In each of the first hit determination result storage buffer, the first variation type determination result storage buffer, the second hit determination result storage buffer, and the second variation type determination result storage buffer, according to the order in which the commands are received, The data is stored in the order of the “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” areas, and the old data (the “1” area The data is managed in such a way that the remaining data is shifted in order from the data) and the remaining data is shifted one by one to the area where the old data is stored. Thus, in the first variation type determination result storage buffer and the second hit determination result storage buffer, the hold corresponding to the data stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer on the game control microcomputer 560 side is performed. Stored data is stored.

  Next, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result designation command (S665), the effect control CPU 101 performs the following based on the second byte data (EXT data) of the received winning determination result designation command. Such processing is performed (S666). Based on the data of the winning determination result designation command, it is determined whether the data corresponds to the first starting winning prize or the second starting winning prize, and the hit determination result (probability variation big hit A, probability variation big hit B, rush probable big hit, disengagement) And the determination of the variation type category. When the data corresponds to the first hold storage, whether the hit determination result data and the first or second jackpot determination value are stored in the first hit determination result storage buffer provided in the RAM. Is stored, and variation type category data is stored in a first variation type determination result storage buffer provided in the RAM. On the other hand, in the case of data corresponding to the second pending storage, whether the hit determination result data and the first or second jackpot determination value are stored in the second hit determination result storage buffer provided in the RAM. Is stored, and variation type category data is stored in a second variation type determination result storage buffer provided in the RAM. Then, the unprocessed number counter is incremented by 1 (S667). As will be described later, based on the value of the unprocessed number counter, the number of reserved storages in each of the first reserved storage display unit 18c and the second reserved storage display unit 18d is added and displayed. The determination of which data corresponds to the first start prize or the second start prize may be made based on the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command described above. In this case, it is not necessary to use a command that distinguishes between the first start prize and the second start prize for the above-described winning determination result designation command. Further, the addition display of the number of reserved memories in each of the first reserved memory display unit 18c and the second reserved memory display unit 18d is also performed based on the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command described above. It may be.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets data such as a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S668). Then, the process proceeds to S611.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the change display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized, but the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. The control related to the variable display and the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the change of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

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

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. At the start of the variation display, the timing of the variation display time timer that measures the variation time of the variation display executed in response to the received variation pattern command is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation time measured by the variation display time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the fluctuation time has ended or that an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is effected to end the variable display. It is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop process (S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol (decoration 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 (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

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

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. Further, in the post-round processing described later, when it is determined to execute the on-hold jackpot notification effect as a pre-reading notice, the on-hold jackpot notification effect is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. In each of a plurality of predetermined rounds, it is determined whether or not the on-hold jackpot notification effect is to be performed. When it is determined that the on-hold jackpot notification effect is to be performed, the on-hold jackpot notification effect is determined during the next round. An effect mode for performing is determined. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (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 (S800).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (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 (S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801) (S813).

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 42, when the received display result designation command indicates the probability variation jackpot A (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the presentation control CPU 101 performs the presentation control. The CPU 101 determines a combination of performance symbols in which three symbols are odd symbols (a combination of jackpot stop symbols that reminds of the occurrence of a probable big hit A) as stop symbols. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit B (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as even symbols (stop symbols). The combination of effect symbols arranged in combination with the jackpot stop symbol that recalls the occurrence of the probability variation bonus B is determined. In the case of a deviation (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above (a combination of deviation symbols such as left / right mismatch or right / left only match) 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. If the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses “1, 3” as the stop symbol. , 5 ", etc. (sudden probability change big hit symbol combination) 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 (decoration symbol). Note that the combination of suddenly probable big hit symbols may be a symbol combination such as “5, 3, 5” or the like.

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

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  FIG. 43 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. In other words, the effect control CPU 101 performs a process table during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the above, effect devices (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 are controlled. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation display time (variation time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol 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. 43 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time 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.

  The effect control CPU 101 displays the contents of the process data 1 selected according to the change pattern (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) in steps S801 to S803 when the display of the effect symbols is changed. ), The control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the various lamps as the effect part, and the speakers 27R and 27L as the effect parts) is executed. For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 controls the production pattern to be displayed in a variation pattern corresponding to the variation 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.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing specific control contents of the on-hold storage display control process in S707. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a winning-ahead prefetch notice effect determination process executed in the hold memory display control process.

  In the on-hold storage display control process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit gaming state is in effect (S520). Specifically, based on confirming the value of the effect control process flag, the effect control process is performed as a jackpot display process (S804), a round process (S805), a post-round process (S806), and a jackpot end effect process (S807). ) Is determined to be in the big hit gaming state (when the effect control process flag corresponds to these processes). When the big hit gaming state is in progress, at the start of the big hit gaming state, after the fanfare screen not including the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d is displayed, the first hold storage display unit 18c Since the hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the second hold memory display unit 18d is not executed, the hold memory display by each of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is stopped. The

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first process unprocessed number counter or the second process unprocessed number counter is equal to or greater than “1” (S520A). This first processing unprocessed number counter is incremented by “1” in S667 every time a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the first start winning is received, and is subtracted by “1” in S527 described later. The second unprocessed number counter is incremented by “1” in S667 every time a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the second start winning is received, and is decremented by “1” in S527 described later.

  When the first process unprocessed number counter or the second process unprocessed number counter is not “1” or more, the process proceeds to S528 described later. On the other hand, when the first process unprocessed number counter or the second process unprocessed number counter is “1” or more, it is determined whether or not the first process unprocessed number counter is “1” or more (S520B). .

  When the first unprocessed number counter is “1” or more, among the data in the first hold storage stored in the first hit determination result storage buffer and the first variation type determination result storage buffer, the hold storage display is still displayed. The data of the first hold memory that has not been executed (if there are a plurality of first hold memories that have not been executed yet, the oldest first hold memory among them) is selected as the hold determination target (S520C). ). On the other hand, when the first unprocessed number counter is not “1” or more, since the second unprocessed number counter for which the pending storage display has not yet been executed is “1” or more, the second hit determination result storage buffer Among the second pending storage data stored in the second variation type determination result storage buffer, the second pending storage data for which the pending storage display has not yet been executed (the first pending for which the pending storage display has not yet been executed) If there are a plurality of memories, the oldest second hold memory among them is selected as a hold determination target (S520D).

  After the hold determination target is selected in S520C or S520D, it is determined whether or not the time reduction state flag is set (S521). When the time-short state flag is not set, a winning prefetch notice effect determination process for making various decisions regarding the hold notice effect is executed (S522). On the other hand, when the time-short state flag is set, the winning-ahead pre-reading notice effect determining process is not executed, and the process proceeds to S525 described later. Accordingly, the hold notice effect is not executed in the high base state in which the time reduction state flag is set.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 45, the contents of the winning-ahead prefetch notice effect determination process will be described. In the winning prefetch notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to select a hold notice effect using the hold notice selection presence / absence determination table shown in FIG. (S502). Specifically, in S502, the determination is performed as follows. The hit determination result of the hold determination target and the determination result data regarding the variation pattern type are stored in the first hit determination result storage buffer and the first variation type determination result storage buffer, or the second hit determination result storage buffer and the second Confirmation is made in the variation type determination result storage buffer, and a hold notice selection presence / absence determination table corresponding to the hold decision target is selected from the hold notice selection presence / absence determination table shown in FIG. For example, when the hold determination target is a probability variation big hit A, the probability change big hit A hour hold notice selection presence / absence determination table shown in FIG. As described above, whether SR3 is extracted as a random number for determining whether or not the hold notice is selected and whether or not the hold notice effect is selected using the selected hold notice selection presence determination table based on the extracted data of SR3. Judgment.

  Next, in S503, it is determined whether or not the hold notice effect is selected in S502 (S503). If the hold notice effect is not selected, the process is terminated. When the hold notice effect is selected, the hold notice data of the hold determination target is selected from the first hold notice mode to the third hold notice mode using the hold notice mode selection table shown in FIG. A mode is selected (S504). Specifically, in S504, the pending notice mode is selected as follows. The hit determination result and the determination result data regarding the variation pattern type in the hold determination target hold data are stored in the first hit determination result storage buffer and the first variation type determination result storage buffer, or the second hit determination result storage buffer and the first 2. Confirmation is made in the variation type determination result storage buffer, and a hold notice mode selection table corresponding to the hold decision target is selected from the hold notice mode selection table shown in FIG. For example, when the hold determination target is a probability change big hit A, the probability change big hit A hour hold notice mode selection table of FIG. Then, SR4 is extracted as a random number for selecting the holding notice mode, and based on the extracted data of SR4, the holding notice mode is selected from the first holding notice mode to the third holding notice using the selected holding notice mode selection table. Select any of the embodiments.

  Next, in S505, the first hold notice data or the second hold notice data stored in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 is read (S505). Specifically, in S505, the first hold notice data is read when the first hold memory is a hold determination target, and the second hold notice data is read when the second hold memory is a hold determination target.

  The first hold advance notice data is data stored in a storage area provided corresponding to each of the first hold stored data stored in the order of winning, whether to execute the hold advance notice, and the hold advance notice. It is the data which can specify an aspect. In the first hold notice data, data indicating any one of “first hold notice mode”, “second hold notice mode”, and “third hold notice mode” is stored, thereby executing the hold notice effect. In addition, the hold notice mode is specified by the type of the hold notice mode indicated by the stored data. That is, with respect to the first hold notice data, when data indicating “first hold notice mode” is stored, it is specified that the hold notice is executed and that the first hold notice mode is executed. Become. In addition, the second hold notice data can specify whether or not to hold the hold notice and the hold notice mode for each of the second hold stored data stored in the order of winning, like the first hold stored data. It is data indicating information.

  Each of the first pending notice data and the second pending notice data is incrementally updated and stored in the RAM in S512, which will be described later, when the decision to select the pending notice effect is made in the winning prefetch notice effect determination process (determination). It is stored in a storage area provided corresponding to the target reserved storage data). Thus, the hold notice data is stored corresponding to each of the hold storage data. For example, when the selection to perform the hold notice effect is made for each of the four hold storage data, the four hold notice data are stored so as to correspond to the respective hold storage data. In other words, the hold notice data is stored in the corresponding area of the hold storage number. Then, when the corresponding reserved storage data is used for the variable display, the first reserved advance notice data is reduced and stored by S531A described later (deleted from the storage area provided corresponding to the determination target reserved storage data). ) In addition, when the corresponding reserved storage data is used for variable display, the second reserved advance notice data is reduced and stored by S535A described later (deleted from the storage area provided corresponding to the determination target reserved storage data). )

  Next, based on the hold notice data read in S505, it is determined whether or not there is hold notice data for which the hold storage effect is being executed for the first hold data or the second hold data to be held ( S506). When there is no pending notice data that is being executed, in order to decide to perform the notice of hold notice in the hold notice mode selected in S504 for the first hold data or the second hold data that is subject to hold determination, S510 Proceed to On the other hand, when there is pending notice data being executed, regarding the expectation of the jackpot for the pending notice mode, the pending notice mode selected in S504 is the latest pending notice effect being executed in the pending notice data read in S505. It is determined whether or not it is equal to or more than the pending notice mode (S507). Specifically, in S507, the latest pending notice data is confirmed by scanning (scanning) all the read pending stored data in order from the first pending stored data (the oldest held stored data). Is identified. In addition, it is useless by specifying the latest pending notice data by checking (scanning) all the pending notice data in order from the last pending notice data (newest pending notice data) in order. Such processing may be omitted. As described above, the degree of expectation to the jackpot of the hold notice mode in the hold notice effect determined in S507 is as follows: first hold notice mode <second hold notice mode <third hold notice mode.

  When the expected degree of jackpot of the selected hold notice mode is not higher than the hold notice mode of the latest hold notice effect being executed (when the expectation is lower than the hold notice mode of the latest hold notice effect), In order not to perform the hold notice effect in the hold notice mode having a lower expectation than the hold notice mode of the latest hold notice effect being executed, the process proceeds to S513 described later. On the other hand, when the expected degree of jackpot of the selected hold notice mode is equal to or higher than the hold notice mode of the latest hold notice effect that is being executed, the hold notice selected in S504 regarding the expected degree of jackpot for the hold notice mode. It is determined whether the mode is the same as the pending notice mode of the latest pending notice effect being executed in the pending notice data read in S505 (S508). When it is determined in S508 that the degree of expectation to the jackpot of the selected hold notice mode is not the same as the hold notice mode of the latest hold notice effect being executed, the degree of expectation to the jackpot of the selected hold notice mode is , When it is higher than the hold notice mode of the latest hold notice effect that is being executed. In this case, the process proceeds to S510 in order to determine that the hold notice effect is performed in the hold notice mode selected in S504. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S508 that the degree of expectation for the jackpot of the selected hold notice mode is the same as the hold notice mode of the latest hold notice effect being executed, the latest hold notice effect being executed is determined. It is determined whether or not the hold notice mode is the first hold notice mode having the lowest degree of expectation for jackpot (S509). If it is determined in step S509 that it is not the first hold notice mode, a new hold memory for performing a hold notice effect in the same second hold notice form or the third hold notice form as that of the latest hold notice being executed. In order to decide to display, the process proceeds to S510. On the other hand, if it is determined in S509 that it is the first hold notice mode, the process advances to S513 in order not to perform the hold notice effect in the same first hold notice mode as the hold notice mode of the latest hold notice effect being executed. . When the degree of expectation for the big hit of the selected hold notice mode is the same as the hold notice mode of the latest hold notice effect being executed, any hold notice mode may be executed. Good (those with the lowest expectation level for jackpots out of a plurality of pending notice modes may be excluded from the target). Specifically, when S508 and S509 are deleted and it is determined in S507 that the hold notice mode selected in S504 is equal to or more than the hold notice form of the latest hold notice effect being executed read in S505, Processing may be performed so as to proceed to S510.

  In S513, the data regarding the pending notice mode selected in S504 is deleted (S513), and the process ends. Thereby, when it is judged by S507 that the degree of expectation of the data related to the hold notice mode selected in S504 is lower than the hold notice form of the latest hold notice being executed, and the latest hold notice being executed. Similarly to the on-hold notice mode, the on-hold notice effect can be prevented from being performed when it is determined to be the first on-hold notice mode having the lowest expectation for the big hit of the on-hold notice mode.

  In S510, according to the hold determination target, it is determined to perform the hold notice effect in the new first hold memory display or the second hold memory display in the hold notice mode selected in S504 (S510). Then, according to the hold determination target, the first new hold notice flag or the second new hold notice flag is set (S511). Specifically, in S511, when the first hold storage data is a hold determination target, a first new hold notice flag indicating that a hold notice effect is newly performed for the first hold storage display is set, and the second hold storage data is set. Is a hold determination target, a second new hold notice flag indicating that a hold notice effect is newly performed for the second hold storage display is set.

  In S512, according to the hold determination target, the first hold notice data or the second hold notice data is incrementally updated and stored (S512), and the process ends. Specifically, in S512, when the first hold storage data is the hold determination target, the first hold advance notice data is increased and stored. When the second hold storage is the hold determination target, the second hold advance notice data is increased. Update memorize. More specifically, in S512, the hold notice mode ("first hold notice mode" to "third hold notice mode" selected in S504 is stored in the storage area provided corresponding to the hold storage data subject to hold determination. ”), The pending notice data is increased and stored.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the continuation of the on-hold storage display control process will be described. In the hold storage display control process, it is determined whether or not the first new hold notice flag or the second new hold notice flag is set (S523). When the first new hold notice flag or the second new hold notice flag is not set in S523, the process proceeds to S525.

  In the above-described winning prefetch notice effect determination process, the first hold notice data is stored corresponding to each of the first hold stored data, and the second hold notice data is stored corresponding to each of the second hold stored data. Remember. As described above, the hold advance notice data is stored corresponding to each of the hold stored data, and therefore the first hold stored data and the second hold memory are confirmed by confirming the contents of the hold advance notice data corresponding to each of the hold stored data. For each piece of data, the presence / absence of pending notice data and the latest pending notice mode of the pending notice data can be recognized. In addition to this, in the above-described winning prefetch notice effect determination process, the first hold storage data and the second hold storage data are updated based on the selection of whether or not to hold the hold notice and the selection of the hold notice form. It is also possible to provide an area for specifying and storing the pending notice data, and update and store the latest pending notice data and confirm the latest pending notice data. In this way, when the latest hold notice data is specified and stored, when the hold storage data for making a notice is deleted, the latest hold notice data may be cleared. In this way, it is not necessary to perform a process (scan) for confirming the contents of a plurality of pending notice data, and the process can be simplified.

  In S525, the hold storage display of the first hold storage display unit 18c or the second hold storage display unit 18d is added in the display mode of the normal hold storage display in which the hold notice effect is not performed according to the hold determination target. By doing so, a display for adding and updating the hold storage display is performed (S525), and the process proceeds to S527 described later. When the first hold memory is a hold determination target, a hold memory display is added by the first hold memory display unit 18c. When the second hold memory is a hold determination target, a hold memory display is added by the second hold memory display unit 18d.

  On the other hand, when the first new hold notice flag or the second new hold notice flag is set in S523, a hold storage display for performing a hold notice effect in the hold notice mode selected in S504 is displayed according to the hold determination target. Then, by adding in the first hold memory display unit 18c or the second hold memory display unit 18d, a display for adding and updating the hold memory display is performed (S524). When the first hold memory is a hold determination target, a hold memory display is added by the first hold memory display unit 18c. When the second hold memory is a hold determination target, a hold memory display is added by the second hold memory display unit 18d. As a result, the hold notice effect is executed in one or both of the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d in a manner as shown in FIG. Next, the first new hold notice flag or the second new hold notice flag set at that time is reset (S526), and the process proceeds to S527.

  When the process proceeds to S527, the first unprocessed number counter or the second unprocessed number counter is decremented by “1” according to the hold determination target, and the process returns to S520A. Thereby, the hold storage display in the first hold storage display unit 18c or the second hold storage display unit 18d is added and updated until the first unprocessed number counter and the second unprocessed number counter become “0”.

  On the other hand, when both the first unprocessed number counter and the second unprocessed number counter are not “1” or more (in the case of “0”), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first hold subtraction counter to “1”. It is determined whether or not this is the case (S528). The first hold subtraction counter is incremented by “1” in S653 when the first hold memory number designation command is transmitted.

  When the first hold subtraction counter is “1” or more, the production control CPU 101 uses data “1” (first hold storage data) in each of the first hit determination result storage buffer and the first variation type storage buffer. ) And the data contents in the storage buffer are shifted as described above (S529). Then, a process of subtracting and updating the hold storage display in the first hold storage display unit 18c is performed (S530). Specifically, in S530, in the first hold storage display unit 18c, the leftmost hold storage image 180 is deleted, and when there is a remaining hold storage image 180, the remaining hold storage image 180 is transferred to the left end. Display control is performed to shift one by one. Then, the first hold subtraction counter is updated by subtracting “1” (S531). Next, by deleting the first pending notice data corresponding to the first pending stored data deleted from the storage buffer as described above, the first pending notice data is reduced, updated and stored (S531A), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the first hold subtraction counter is not “1” or more, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second hold subtraction counter is “1” or more (S532). The second hold subtraction counter is incremented by “1” in S656 when the second hold memory number designation command is transmitted.

  When the second hold subtraction counter is equal to or greater than “1”, the production control CPU 101 uses data “1” (second hold storage data) in each of the second hit determination result storage buffer and the second variation type storage buffer. ) And the data contents in the storage buffer are shifted as described above (S533). Then, a process of subtracting and updating the hold storage display in the second hold storage display unit 18d is performed (S534). Specifically, in S534, the leftmost hold storage image 180 is deleted in the second hold storage display unit 18d, and when there is a remaining hold storage image 180, the remaining hold storage image 180 is transferred to the left end. Display control is performed to shift one by one. Then, the second hold subtraction counter is updated by subtracting “1” (S535). Next, in the second reserved advance notice data, the second reserved advance notice data corresponding to the second reserved stored data deleted from the storage buffer as described above is deleted, so that the second reserved advance notice data is reduced and stored (S535A). ), The process is terminated.

  In the on-hold storage display control process shown above, the pre-reading advance notice effect determination process is not executed when the time is short, i.e., the high base state in which the second start condition is likely to occur. In a state in which the pre-reading notice for the symbol is being executed, a second display based on the second reserved memory data is stored in a state in which the variable display subject to the notice is stocked by continuing to digest the second reserved memory data with priority. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the special symbol variation display is continued. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a healthy game to the player without excessively encouraging the player, while improving the interest of the game when performing the holding notice effect.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. As described above, when the condition that the variation time monitored using the variation display time timer has ended or the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received is satisfied in the effect symbol variation processing, this effect symbol variation is performed. Stop processing is executed. It should be noted that the processing may be advanced to the effect symbol variation process only when the condition that the variation time monitored using the variation display time timer has been satisfied is satisfied. Also, the processing may be advanced to the effect symbol changing process only when the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received is satisfied.

  In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (S880). If the condition control process is executed when the condition that the variable time monitored using the variable display time timer is satisfied is established, the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 are not connected. In order to prevent the recognition of the end timing of the variable display from shifting, it is desirable to execute the process of S880 when the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received is satisfied. If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to S884. In this embodiment, when a combination of jackpot symbols is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in S883. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the process proceeds to S884.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (outlier symbol, probability variation big hit symbol A, probability variation big hit symbol B, or sudden probability big hit symbol) (S880A). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit symbol A, the probability variation big hit symbol B, or the sudden probability big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol (that is, whether or not the big hit is true) (S881). When it is not a big hit, 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 (S800) (S882), and ends the process.

  On the other hand, when it is a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (S883), and a big hit start designation command reception flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit indicating that a big hit start designation command has been received). (Start 2 designation command reception flag) or sudden probability change start designation command reception flag indicating whether or not a sudden probability change start designation command has been received is checked (S884). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the sudden change start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (S885).

  Then, the hold memory display in each of the first hold memory display portion 18c and the second hold memory display portion 18d displayed at that time is erased (S886). When the hold storage display is deleted in S886, the hold notice data as described above is also deleted. As a result, the hold memory display and the hold notice effect are not performed when shifting to the big hit game state, and the hold memory display and the hold notice effect are not performed even during the big hit game state. In this way, when the hold notice effect is being performed, when the transition to the big hit gaming state, the hold notice effect that is being performed is canceled, so the variable display that is the target of the hold notice effect is stocked. The state is prevented from shifting to the big hit gaming state. Thereby, it is possible to provide a player with a healthy game without excessively giving the player's happiness. Further, since the hold notice data is erased when the game is shifted to the big hit game state, it is possible to prevent the hold notice effect from being resumed after the big hit game state is ended. Next, a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (S887).

  The effect control CPU 101 resets a set flag of the big hit start designation command reception flag or the sudden start designation command reception flag. In the process of S887, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table such as a fanfare effect corresponding to the hit type. Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S888), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data) According to 1), the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the various lamps as the effect part, the speakers 27a and 27b as the effect parts, etc.) is executed (S889). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S890).

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a jackpot display process (S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received is set (S870). When the big prize opening open flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control uses the data of the process table set in the effect symbol variation stop process before shifting to the jackpot display process, S871 to S874. By performing the above, an effect of informing the start of the big hit is performed.

  The process timer value is decremented by 1 (S871). When the process timer times out (S872), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S873). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S874). Thereby, the effect which alert | reports the start of jackpot, such as displaying the screen which alert | reports the start of a jackpot game on the effect display apparatus 9, is performed.

  On the other hand, if the big winning opening open flag is set, the set big winning opening open flag is reset (S875), and an effect corresponding to the effect pattern executed in the big hit gaming state is performed. A process table is selected (S876). Next, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S877), and the rendering device is performed according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and the speaker 27 as an effect component is executed (S878). Thereby, the production in the production pattern executed in the big hit gaming state is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (S805) (S879).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing mid-round processing (S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first sets one of the big hit end designation command reception flags (big hit end 1 designation command reception flag, big hit end 2 designation command reception flag, or sudden probability change big hit end designation command). It is confirmed whether it has been done (S1901).

  When any of the jackpot end designation command reception flags is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the big prize opening has been received is set. (S1902).

  When the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1906). When the process timer times out (S1907), process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S1909). 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 (S1910).

  When it is confirmed in the process of S1902 that the flag after opening the big prize opening is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after opening the big prize opening (S1911), and rounds the value of the effect control process flag. The value is updated according to the post-processing (S806) (S1912). In addition, although it changes to the state which performs a post-round process by updating the value of an effect control process flag to the value according to a post-round process, when changing to a post-round process from an in-round process, it is S876 of FIG. Since the process proceeds without changing the process table selected according to the effect pattern, a series of effect pattern effects performed during a plurality of rounds and intervals can be continued for a predetermined period.

  When it is confirmed in the process of S1901 that one of the big hit end designation command reception flags is set, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the ending effect (S1921). Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S1922), and the rendering device (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) is produced according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps as an effect part, and the speaker 27 as an effect part is executed (S1923). Thereby, the execution of the ending effect is started. Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the ending effect period in the jackpot end effect period timer for determining the ending effect period (S1924). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S807) (S1925).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing (S806) in the effect control process. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the big hit prefetch notice effect determination process executed in the post-round process.

  Referring to FIG. 49, in the round post-processing, effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received is set (S1971). . When the big prize opening open flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1972). When the process timer times out (S1973), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S1974). 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 (S1975).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the next round is the tenth round (S1977). When the next round is the 10th round, a big hit pre-reading notice effect determining process for making various decisions regarding the big hit notice effect is executed (S1978). On the other hand, when the next round is not the 10th round, the big hit prefetch notice effect determination process is not executed, and the process proceeds to S1986 to be described later. As a result, during the big hit gaming state, the big hit prefetch notice effect is not executed at timings other than the tenth round.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the contents of the big hit prefetch notice effect determination process will be described. In the big hit look-ahead notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the stored data in the first hit determination result storage buffer and the second hit determination result storage buffer as the hold determination target of the big hit notice effect. It is determined whether or not there is a winning determination storage hit determination result that is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B in the first reserved storage data and the second reserved storage data (S711).

  The effect control CPU 101 determines, based on the determination result of the hold determination target in S711, whether or not to select the jackpot notice effect using the jackpot notice selection determination table shown in FIG. 32 (S712). Specifically, in S712, the determination is performed as follows. When it is determined in S711 that there is a hit determination result that is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B, the first big hit prediction selection presence / absence determination table shown in FIG. 32A is selected. On the other hand, in the determination of S711, when it is determined that there is no hit determination result that is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B, the second big hit prediction selection presence / absence determination table shown in FIG. 32B is selected. Then, SR5 is extracted as a random number for determining whether or not a big hit notice is selected, and whether or not a big hit notice effect is selected using the selected big hit notice selection presence determination table based on the extracted data of SR5. Judgment is made as described above.

  Next, in S713, it is determined whether or not the big hit announcement effect is selected in S712 (S713). When the big hit announcement effect is not selected, the process is terminated. When the big hit notice effect is selected, based on the determination result of the hold determination target in S711, the first big hit notice mode to the third big hit notice mode using the big hit notice mode selection table shown in FIG. Among them, the notice mode during any big hit is selected (S714). Specifically, in S714, the pending notice mode is selected as follows. When it is determined in S711 that there is a hit determination result that is a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B, the first big hit notice mode selection table of FIG. 33 (A) is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S711 that there is no hit determination result for the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B, the second big hit notice mode selection table in FIG. 33 (B) is selected. Then, SR6 is extracted as a random number for selecting a hit mode during the big hit, and based on the extracted data of the SR6, the hit mode during the big hit using the selected hit mode selection table for the big hit is selected as the first hit mode during the first hit- Select one of the notice modes during the third big hit.

  Next, in the tenth round, it is determined to perform the big hit notice effect as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 in the big hit notice mode selected in S714 (S715, the process is ended).

  Next, the processing after the end of S1978 in the post-round processing will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open flag (S1986). Then, process data corresponding to the effect in the next round is selected (S1987). When it is determined to execute the big hit pre-announcement effect in S1978 performed before the execution of the tenth round, the big hit pre-announcement effect is performed in the big hit pre-announcement mode selected as described above. Data for is selected in S1987. As a result, in the tenth round, the big hit notice effect is executed in the big hit pre-notice effect determined in the big hit prefetch notice effect of S1978.

  Next, the process timer is started (S1988), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part, the effect) The control of the various lamps as the production parts and the speakers 27a and 27b as the production parts is executed (S1989). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the mid-round processing (S805) (S1990).

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, in the state where the hold notice effect is performed by displaying the hold stored image 180 in any hold notice mode, the expectation level that is a big hit is given first as the hold notice effect to be performed later. The hold notice effect by the change display that is more than the change display of the hold notice effect that is being performed is permitted, and the hold notice effect by the change display that is lower than the hold notice effect that is expected to be a big hit is prohibited. An example will be described.

  In the case of the second embodiment, as shown in the first embodiment, as a later holding notice effect, the holding notice in which the expected degree of big hit as shown in S507 to S510 in FIG. Control for permitting the hold notice effect by the notice display form that is more than the form, and the notice display form that is lower than the hold notice form in which the degree of expectation to be a big hit is first performed as shown in S507 and S513 of FIG. The control to prohibit the hold notice effect by is not performed.

  In the case of the second embodiment, instead of S507, in the winning prefetch notice effect determination process in FIG. 45, the change display result of the hold stored data in which the hold notice mode is selected in S504 is the hold notice data read in S505. A determination process is performed to determine whether or not the expected degree of a big hit is higher than the fluctuation display result of the hold storage data corresponding to the latest hold notice being executed. For example, the magnitude relationship of the degree of expectation that is a big hit is set such that super-reaching is lost <probable big hit <probability big hit A and B.

  Note that since the number of rounds is small but the number of rounds is a big hit, it may be set to the same expectation as the probability variation big hits A and B. In addition, when normal reach is added to the determination target, the magnitude relationship of the expectation level that is a big hit may be set as normal reach <super-reaching divergence <abrupt big hit <probability big hit A, B. In addition, when adding normal reach to the judgment target, set the magnitude relationship of the expectation that will be a big hit between normal reach based on the design difference between the reach design and the design other than the reach design (the last stop design) in normal reach. Also good.

  Then, in the determination process as described above, the change display result of the pending storage data for which the pending notice mode is selected in S504 indicates that the pending storage data corresponding to the latest pending notice being executed in the pending notice data read in S505. When the degree of expectation that is a big hit is higher than the fluctuation display result, processing for executing the hold notice effect in the hold notice mode selected in S504 is performed on the hold storage data for which the hold notice mode is selected in S504. On the other hand, in the determination process as described above, the change display result of the pending storage data for which the pending notice mode is selected in S504 is the stored storage data corresponding to the latest pending notice being executed in the pending notice data read in S505. When the expectation level that is a big hit is lower than the fluctuation display result, a process for prohibiting the hold notice effect is performed on the hold stored data in which the hold notice mode is selected in S504. It should be noted that the fluctuation display result of the pending storage data for which the pending notice mode has been selected in S504 is a big hit compared to the fluctuation display result of the pending storage data corresponding to the latest pending notice being executed in the pending notice data read in S505. When the expected level is the same, the fluctuation display result with the lowest expected level of big hit (for example, normal reach, super reach, sudden hit big hit, and when the probability variation big hits A and B are judgment targets, the display result becomes normal reach) The hold notice effect may be prohibited.

  According to the second embodiment as described above, when the expected degree of change displayed by the subsequent stored data is a big hit is lower than the expected degree of change displayed by the previous stored data is a big hit, Since the on-hold notice effect for the on-hold stored data is prohibited, it is possible to improve the interest of the game about the on-hold notice effect based on the substantial expectation level that is a big hit.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, the hold notice effect for the change display of the first special symbol and the hold notice effect for the change display of the second special symbol are performed using the common hold notice effect, and the change of the first special symbol is performed. A description will be given of an example in which the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit is different between the hold notice effect for the display and the hold notice effect for the variable display of the second special symbol when the notice notification in the common hold notice mode is performed.

  In the case of the third embodiment, there are two types of hold notice selection selection determination table for the first special symbol, and a hold notice selection presence determination table for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. Provide. In these tables, for example, the hold notice effect selection is selected when the reservation notice selection determination table for the second special symbol is a big hit, compared to the determination table for determination of the hold notice selection for the first special symbol. The data is set so that the ratio of selecting the hold notice effect is low when the ratio is high and the super reach is lost. Such data setting may be reversed between the hold notice selection presence / absence determination table for the second special symbol and the hold notice selection presence / absence determination table for the first special symbol.

  Further, in the case of the third embodiment, two types of holding notice mode selection tables shown in FIG. 31 are provided: a holding notice mode selection table for the first special symbol and a holding notice mode selection table for the second special symbol. . In these tables, for example, the third reservation notice mode is selected when the reservation notice mode selection table for the second special symbol is a big hit as compared to the reservation notice mode selection table for the first special symbol. The data is set so that the ratio of selecting the first hold notice mode is low when the ratio is high and the super reach is lost. Such data setting may be reversed between the hold notice selection presence / absence determination table for the second special symbol and the hold notice selection presence / absence determination table for the first special symbol.

  In this way, by setting the data of the hold notice selection presence / absence determination table and the hold notice mode selection table, the hold notice effect for the first special symbol and the second special symbol for which the hold notice effect by the common hold notice mode is performed are provided. Since the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit when the notice of notice in the common on-hold notice mode is performed differs from the on-hold notice effect, the interest of the game can be improved based on the difference in the expectation.

  Note that the data setting as described above may be performed only for the pending notice selection presence / absence determination table. Further, the table data as described above may be set only for the pending notice mode selection table.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, the second start condition of the second special symbol is performed when the holding notice effect for the variable display of the first special symbol is performed in a state that is not controlled in the time-saving state, that is, in the low base state. An example will be described in which the on-hold notice effect is canceled when is established.

  In the case of the fourth embodiment, in the on-hold storage display control process shown in FIG. 44, when the second on-hold storage is selected as the on-hold determination target in S520D, the first on-hold notification data is checked to confirm the first on-hold storage data. A process of determining whether or not the hold notice effect based on the data is executed is performed, and when it is determined in the process that the hold notice effect based on the first hold stored data is executed, the first being executed Processing to cancel the hold notice effect based on the hold stored data is performed. Specifically, as a process of canceling the hold notice effect based on the first hold memory data, a process of changing the hold memory display that is executing the hold notice effect to the normal display mode is performed. When it is determined that the hold notice effect based on the first hold storage data is being executed, in addition to performing the process of canceling the hold notice effect based on the first hold storage data being executed, Data related to the notice effect may be deleted.

  According to the fourth embodiment, in the low base state, when the holding notice effect for the change display of the first special symbol is being performed, the holding is performed when the second start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. Since the notice effect is canceled, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that it is difficult to understand which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being performed.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in S522 of FIG. 20, FIG. 44, S502 to S512 of FIG. 45, and S524 of FIG. 44, the hold storage of the hold storage display in the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d In the image 180, a specific variable display such as a jackpot among the first hold notice mode to the third hold notice mode defined in accordance with the degree of expectation that becomes a specific change display for the corresponding hold storage information ( By adopting the hold notice mode selected according to the degree of expectation for a specific fluctuation pattern such as super reach), a specific fluctuation display such as jackpot (specific fluctuation pattern such as super reach) Since the hold notice effect is provided for notifying whether or not it will be included), the player's expectation can be raised by the notice. 20 (1E) and S507 to S510 in FIG. 45, in the state where the hold notice effect is performed by displaying the hold memory image 180 in any one of the hold notice modes first, As a hold notice effect to be performed, a notice display mode in which the degree of expectation to be a specific change display such as a big hit (including a change display of a specific change pattern such as super reach) is lower than the hold notice mode that has been performed first. Since the hold notice effect by is prohibited (restricted), it is possible to prevent the player from being awakened by the hold notice effect. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the hold notice effect performed for the variable display based on the hold memory.

  (2) The first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, such as notification in the shape of the stored storage image 180 in FIG. 20 and notification in which the first character 94A to the third character 94C appear in FIG. 21 and FIG. Whether or not the change display performed at the time becomes a specific change display such as a jackpot (including a change display of a specific change pattern such as super reach) However, since the advance notice is given before the determined change display is executed, the player's interest can be improved. Furthermore, only when it is determined by S521 in FIG. 44 that the time base state flag is not set and the low base state is set, the winning-ahead prefetch notice effect determination process for performing the process related to the hold notice effect by S522 is executed. As described above, the notice notification is performed when the time-short state (high base state) is not controlled. In this way, the second start condition is likely to be satisfied and the second reserved memory data is likely to be generated, so that the warning notification is not performed during the short time state (high base state), and the prior notice is given during the short time state (low base state). Since the notification is performed, in the state in which the notification for the first special symbol is being executed and the second special symbol is preferentially digested, the variable display that is subject to the notification is stocked. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the variable display of the second special symbol based on the two reserved storage data is continued. Thereby, it is possible to provide a player with a healthy game without excessively encouraging the player's gambling feeling while improving the interest of the game at the time of notification of notice.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 31, the degree of expectation that is a big hit is the third hold notice mode> the second hold notice mode> the first hold notice mode, and in S507 and S513 of FIG. Based on the degree of expectation, the notice notification in the notice notice mode lower than the pending notice mode being executed is prohibited. As a result, regardless of whether or not the variation display performed by the stored data is a specific variation display such as a jackpot (including a variation display of a specific variation pattern such as super reach), it is performed first. It is possible to secure the frequency of executing a plurality of hold notice effects in parallel with a hold notice effect and a hold notice effect to be performed later, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the hold notice effect.

  (4) As shown in the second embodiment, when the expected level of change displayed by the subsequent stored data is a big hit, the expected level of changed display performed by the previous stored data is lower than the expected level of the big displayed Since the hold notice effect for the hold data after that is prohibited, it is based on the actual expectation level that becomes a specific change display such as a jackpot (including a change display of a specific change pattern such as a super reach). Thus, it is possible to improve the interest of the game about the hold notice effect.

  (5) As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, when the variation start condition of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is satisfied, for the variation display pattern of super reach as a specific variation display pattern, A common determination value is assigned regardless of the number of reserved memories at the time when the change start condition is satisfied, and for fluctuation patterns other than the super reach change display pattern, depending on the number of reserved memories at the time when the change start condition is satisfied. The variation pattern based on the determination value of the variation pattern type determination table for the failure time to which different determination values are assigned (the variation pattern type determination table for the failure time as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16) and random 2 Is determined. For the judgment value table that determines the fluctuation pattern, if different judgment values are assigned according to the number of pending storage at the time when the fluctuation start condition is satisfied, the variable display time is varied according to the number of pending storage, and the fluctuation display is efficiently executed. However, if the number of reserved memories differs between when the start condition is satisfied and when the change start condition is satisfied, even if it is determined that the super reach change pattern is determined when the start condition is satisfied, There may be inconsistencies such that the change pattern of the super reach is not determined when the start condition is satisfied. Regarding the variation pattern type determination table for loss of time, a common determination value is assigned to the super reach variation pattern regardless of the number of reserved memories, and the variable display pattern other than super reach is reserved stored. Since different determination values are assigned according to the number, when the notification of the on-hold big hit notification effect is executed based on the determination that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is obtained, the number of reserved memories is not sufficient. Matching can be avoided. Further, by varying the variation time according to the number of reserved memories, it is possible to prevent as much as possible a situation where the operation rate of variation display is reduced. And even if the decision to shift to the big hit gaming state is not made for the reserved memory data, if there is a winning determination result specifying the variation pattern category F that becomes super reach in the reserved memory, A big hit notification effect is notified. As shown in FIG. 14, when a big hit is made, it is often super reach compared to when it is out of play, so in addition to the player's expectation for the execution timing of the on-hold big hit notification effect, It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for super reach after the end of the big hit gaming state. Based on the notification executed in this way, it is possible to further improve the interest of the player when the big hit gaming state is reached.

  (6) As shown in S509 and S513 in FIG. 45, in the state where the hold notice effect is performed first by displaying the hold stored image 180 in the first hold notice mode having the lowest expected degree of big hit. As the hold notice effect to be performed later, the hold notice effect in the first hold notice mode having the lowest expectation level for a big hit is prohibited. As a result, the first hold notice mode having the lowest expectation level for a specific change display such as a jackpot (including a change display of a specific change pattern such as super reach) is subsequently executed as a hold notice effect to be performed later. However, since the hold notice effect limited to the hold notice mode having higher expectation than the first hold notice mode is performed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  (7) As shown in S1977, S1978, S1989 in FIG. 49 and S711-S715 in FIG. 50, the big hit is specified at the stage where the predetermined period has elapsed in the big hit gaming state (for example, the timing when the ninth round is finished). A specific variation display such as a probability variation jackpot A or a probability variation jackpot B (including a variation display of a specific variation pattern such as a super reach) for the first pending storage data and the second pending storage data stored on hold during the gaming state. ) Is notified according to the expectation level (notice according to the selected notice display mode), so that the player can feel the expectation. In a pachinko gaming machine, it is common not to perform a hold memory display as performed by the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d during a big hit game state (a game machine that does not perform a hold memory display). Therefore, if a notice is made in accordance with the degree of expectation for a specific variable display in the hold memory display during the big hit gaming state, the production becomes unnatural. On the other hand, for the stored stored data held during the big hit gaming state at the stage where the predetermined period has elapsed during the big hit gaming state, as in the previous big hit notice effect, the probability variable big hit A or the probability variable big hit B Since the notice notification is executed in accordance with the expected degree of specific variation display (including variation display of a specific variation pattern such as super reach), it is possible to prevent production from being unnatural.

  (8) When it is determined in S51 of FIG. 23 that the first reserved memory number = the second reserved memory, the value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer in S54 to display the variation display of the second special symbol. As shown to be executed preferentially, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are the same, the second reserved memory data is preferentially used for the variable display. As a result, the second start-up condition is likely to be satisfied, and the second reserved storage data number that becomes invalid due to the upper limit number of the reserved storage data for the second reserved storage data during the short-time state in which the second reserved storage data is likely to occur. Can be reduced. When the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are the same number, the first reserved memory data may be preferentially used for variable display. In this way, it is possible to reduce invalid winnings related to the start winning to the first start winning port 13 in the low base state (non-short-time state) in which the first reserved storage data is likely to occur. When the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are the same number, the second reserved memory data is preferentially used for the variable display during the high base state (short time state), and the low base state ( During the non-time-short state, the first reserved storage data may be preferentially used for the variable display. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce invalid winnings related to start winnings in accordance with the gaming state. In addition, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are the same, the second reserved memory data is always preferentially used for the variable display regardless of the high base state. May be.

  (9) As shown in the third embodiment, if the data of the hold notice selection presence / absence determination table and the hold notice mode selection table are set, the hold notice for the first special symbol in which the hold notice effect is performed in the common hold notice mode. When the announcement is made using the common hold notice mode with the effect and the hold notice effect for the second special symbol, a specific change display such as a jackpot (a change display of a specific change pattern such as a super reach is also included) Since the expectation level is different), it is possible to improve the interest of the game based on the difference in the expectation level.

  (10) As shown in the fourth embodiment, in the low base state, when the holding notice effect for the change display of the first special symbol is performed, when the second start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied, Since the notice notification that is being performed is cancelled, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that it is difficult to know which notice notice is being performed for the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

  (11) As shown in FIG. 46 in S886 that the on-hold storage display is erased, when the on-hold announcement effect is being performed, the on-hold announcement effect being performed is canceled when the jackpot gaming state is entered. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a transition to the big hit gaming state in a state where the variable display that is the target of the hold notice effect is stocked. Thereby, it is possible to provide a player with a healthy game without excessively giving the player's happiness.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, whether or not execution is possible is selected at a different rate according to the degree of expectation that will be a big hit, and the notice effect mode is selected at a different rate according to the degree of expectation that will be a big hit An example is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the hold notice effect, the possibility of execution is selected at a different rate according to the expectation level to reach, and the notice effect mode is selected at a different rate according to the expectation value to reach. May be. In other words, the hold notice effect may be a jackpot notice effect in which the variable display becomes a jackpot display result, or a reach notice effect in which the variable display becomes the reach state. There may be. Further, as the hold notice effect, for example, notice that the notice of change is a favorable display for the player, such as the fact that the change display becomes a jackpot display result or the change display becomes a reach state. It may be a directing. In other words, the hold notice effect shown in the above-described embodiment is a variation determined by the determination unit that determines whether or not the specific variation display is the specific variation display. Any type of notice notification effect may be used as long as the notice is notified before the display is executed.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, whether or not execution is possible at a different rate according to the expectation level that is a promising big hit is selected as the announcement effect during the big hit, and the jackpot notice mode at a different rate according to the expected level that is a big hit An example of selecting is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice announcement during the big hit may be performed in the notice mode during the big hit selected from a plurality of types of the notice modes during the big hit, regardless of the expectation level of the probable big hit. In addition, not only the probable big hits A and B but also the probable big hits are subject to the advance notice during the big hit, with different ratios depending on the expectation of either the probable big hit A, the sudden big hit B, or the sudden big hit Alternatively, the selection of the jackpot notice selection or the selection of the notice mode during the jackpot may be performed.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, whether or not execution is possible at a different rate according to the expectation level that is a promising big hit is selected as the announcement effect during the big hit, and the notification effect mode is changed at a different rate according to the expected level that is a big hit. An example of selecting was shown. However, not limited to this, regardless of the degree of expectation that will be a big hit, the announcement effect during the big hit will be selected depending on whether it will be executed according to the degree of expectation that will reach, and will vary depending on the degree of expectation that will be reached The notice effect mode may be selected in proportion. In other words, the jackpot announcement effect during the jackpot may be a jackpot notice effect in which the change display becomes the jackpot display result, and the reach notice effect in which the change display becomes the reach state. It may be. Further, as the jackpot announcement effect, for example, the fact that the variable display becomes a jackpot display result or the variable display advantageous to the player, such as the variable display reaching the reach state, is targeted for the notification. It may be a notice effect. In other words, the jackpot announcement effect shown in the above-described embodiment is whether or not a particular variable display is performed for the stored data during the jackpot gaming state when the predetermined period has elapsed in the jackpot gaming state. Any type of notice notification effect may be used as long as the notice display is selected according to the notice display mode selected according to the determination result by the determination means for determining whether or not the change display is a specific change display. Also good.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S509 and S513 in FIG. 45, when the hold storage notification is being executed in the first hold notice mode with the lowest expected degree of big win, In the first hold advance notice mode, which is the same as the hold advance notice form, an example is shown in which it is prohibited to perform a hold notice effect based on the later hold stored data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the first pending notice mode having the lowest expectation level for a big hit, but when the pending storage notification is being executed in the second pending notice mode having the second lowest expected degree for a big hit. Also, in the second hold notice mode that is the same as the hold notice mode that is being executed, it may be prohibited to perform a hold notice effect based on the stored data later.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, the probability variation state continues until a predetermined number of fluctuation displays are executed, and the two types of probability variation big hits with different duration (number of fluctuation display times) in the short time state as 15R jackpot types. An example including A and probability variation big hit B has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the combination of other jackpot types such as a normal jackpot that is not controlled to the probability variation state and a probability variation jackpot that is controlled to the probability variation state may be used as the category of the jackpot of 15R. In the case of including a normal big hit and a probable big hit, for example, for the probable big hit, the probable change state and the short time state may continue until the next big hit occurs. In such a case, S140 to 150 in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 28 is not necessary for the probable big hit. For example, in the special symbol process of FIG. 10, the gaming state for the probable big hit ends in the big hit end process of S307. When performing the process, the process of setting the probability change flag and the hourly flag may be performed, and in the special symbol stop process of S304, the process of resetting the probability change flag and the hourly flag may be performed when the process proceeds to the pre-opening for the big prize opening. On the other hand, the normal big hit in such a case may not be controlled in the time-saving state, and is controlled in the time-saving state for a predetermined period (for example, a period until 100 times of the variable display is executed). It may be. In the case of being controlled to the time-saving state over the period in which the variable display is executed 100 times, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the processing for setting only the time-saving flag is performed, and the probability changing flag is not set. As long as the processing of S140 to S145 of FIG. In the case of including a normal big hit and a probable variation big hit, a determination table for the 15R big hit as shown in FIG. 17 is divided into a normal big hit determination table and a probabilistic big hit determination table, and the probable big hit is obtained. In some cases, the data setting may be different, for example, by increasing the rate at which the variation pattern type of super reach is selected. Further, in the case of including a normal jackpot and a probable variation jackpot, in each of the hold notice selection presence / absence determination table of FIG. 30 and the hold notice mode selection table of FIG. The “probable big hit B” may be replaced with the “normal big hit”. In addition, in the case of including a normal big hit and a probable variation big hit, “probable big hit A” is changed to “probable big hit” in each of the big hit notice selection determination table in FIG. 32 and the big hit notice mode selection table in FIG. It is only necessary to replace “probability big hit B” with “normal big hit”. Further, in each of the big hit notice selection determination table in FIG. 32 and the big hit notice mode selection table in FIG. 33, the selection ratio of the big hit notice selection is different between “probable big hit” and “normal big hit” (“ Increase the ratio of “probable big hit” and “probable big hit” and “ordinary big hit” by changing the selection ratio of the notice mode during the third big hit (increase the ratio of “probable big hit”) Also good.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

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

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as an example of shifting to the first gaming state or the second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state, An example is shown in which the first game state is a probability change state with a short time period (20 times) associated with the first game state, and the second game state is a probability change state with a long time period (100 times) associated with it. Not only this but the normal big hit which makes the state after the big hit gaming state end the normal state which is neither the short-time state nor the probable change state is provided as the first game state as the normal state which is neither the short-time state nor the probable change state, The gaming state may be a probable change state (which may or may not include a short time state). In addition, a short-time big hit is set so that the state after the big hit gaming state is not changed to a probable change state, a first game state is set to a normal state that is neither a short-time state nor a probable change state, and a second game state is set to a positive change state. It may be in a short state when it is not possible. Thus, the relationship between the first gaming state and the second gaming state may be any relationship as long as the second gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. In addition, the specific gaming state includes 15 rounds of probabilistic big hits that are controlled to a probable change state (high probability state) and a short time state (high base state) continuously until the next big hit occurs after the big hit game state ends, 15 rounds of normal big hits that are controlled in a non-probable change state (low probability state) and a short time state (high base state) until the variable display is made a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and after the big hit gaming state ends There may be provided three types of big hits, ie, two rounds of probability change big hits (crash probable big hits) that are controlled to a probability changing state (high probability state) and a short time state (high base state), and the big hit type may be selected.

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

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

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which it is determined whether or not to execute the hold notice effect when the display result is out of order and the category of the variation pattern is the category F that is super reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to determine whether or not to execute the hold notice effect even when the display result is out of place and the category of the variation pattern is other than the category F that becomes super reach. Good. In that case, the ratio of selecting a holding notice mode with a high expectation level that is a big hit is lower than when a big hit is expected. What is necessary is just to set so that the ratio to select may become low.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, the priority display of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol is an example of performing the variable display with priority given to the special symbol having the larger number of reserved memories. Indicated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For the priority order of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, either one of the priority display is performed with priority given to the stored data of the second special symbol. The special symbols may be displayed with priority. In this way, when priority is given to the variable display of one special symbol, the pre-reading notice for one special symbol is being executed, and the advance notice is retained by preferentially digesting the stored data of the other special symbol. In order to prevent the situation in which the variable display of the other special symbol is continued while the target variable display is stocked, the above-mentioned pre-reading notice effect is executed in the high base state. May be prohibited. For example, in the high base state, the above-described winning effect processing (S216, S226) is prohibited, or in the high base state, the above winning effect processing (S216, S226) is executed. However, it is only necessary to perform a process of prohibiting the pre-reading notice effect determining process (S522) and the big hit pre-reading notice effect determining process at the time of winning a prize. In addition, when priority is given to the variable display of one special symbol, the pre-reading notice for one special symbol is being executed, and the reserved memory data of the other special symbol is preferentially digested to be subject to notice. In order to prevent the situation where the variable display of the other special symbol is continued in the state where the variable display is stocked, in the jackpot gaming state, the above-mentioned jackpot announcement effect is executed. You may make it prohibit. For example, processing for prohibiting execution of the aforementioned winning effect processing (S216, S226) is performed during the big hit gaming state, or the aforementioned winning effect processing (S216, S226) is executed during the big hit gaming state. However, it is only necessary to perform a process of prohibiting the pre-reading notice effect determining process (S522) and the big hit pre-reading notice effect determining process at the time of winning a prize. In addition, regarding the priority order of the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol, the variation display may be performed in accordance with the order of winning the start. In this way, when the variable display is performed in accordance with the order of winning the start, the pre-reading notice for one special symbol is being executed, and the reserved memory data of the other special symbol is preferentially digested. There is no situation in which the variable display of the other special symbol is continued in the state where the variable display that is subject to notice is stocked, so whether it is in the high base state or in the big hit gaming state It is also possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect such as

  (13) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 production | presentation display device, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 20 special variable winning ball apparatus, 31 game control Board (main board), 56 CPU, 560 Game control microcomputer, 80 effect control board, 100 effect control microcomputer, 101 effect control CPU.

Claims (1)

Fluctuation display means for performing variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified when the variation start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the first start region or the second start region and the start condition is satisfied. A game machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variation display of the identification information derived to the variation display means is a predetermined specific display result,
Extracting means for extracting numerical data from numerical data updating means for updating numerical data when the start condition is satisfied;
With respect to a fluctuation display in which the start condition is satisfied but the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied, a hold storage means capable of storing the numerical data extracted by the extraction means as hold storage information within a predetermined upper limit number range; ,
First hold storage information obtained when a game medium passes through the first start area of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means when the variation start condition is satisfied, and the second start area Including the second reserved storage information resulting from the passing of the game medium, and preferentially reading from the second reserved storage information, and based on the numerical data corresponding to the read reserved storage information, Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to shift to a specific gaming state until the display result of the variable display is derived;
Based on the numerical data extracted by the extraction unit when the start condition is satisfied, the change display is a specific change display before the change start condition of the change display for which the start condition is satisfied is satisfied. Determining means for determining whether or not
A hold display means for displaying a hold storage corresponding to each hold storage information in a manner in which the number of the hold storage information in the hold storage means is visible;
In the reserved storage display, among the advance notice display modes determined in accordance with the degree of expectation to be the specific variation display for the corresponding retained storage information, to the specific variation display based on the determination by the determination unit A notice notifying means for notifying whether or not the specific variation display is obtained by adopting a notice display mode selected according to the degree of expectation,
Notice limiting means for restricting notice notice by the notice notice means;
A base state control means for controlling a low base state and a high base state in which a rate at which a game medium passes through the second starting area is higher than the low base state;
In the case where the base state control means controls the gaming state to the high base state, among the first reserved storage information and the second reserved storage information, a notice notification corresponding to the second reserved storage information is performed,
The notification limiting unit is configured to perform second hold storage that occurs after the first hold storage information in a state where the advance notice is performed by the first hold storage display corresponding to the first hold storage information. A gaming machine, wherein the second hold storage display corresponding to the information is prohibited from being notified in advance by a notice display mode whose expectation is lower than the notice display mode of the first hold memory display.

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