JP2014030611A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing interest in the game machine from deteriorating because a game is stopped due to the suggestion of the possibility of being a specified display result by prediction notice performance to cause no establishment of a specified condition, which brings about no execution of specified performance.SOLUTION: Prior determination means determines a specified display pattern for a long variable display time when a specified condition is easily established at a ratio higher in variable display just before the specified performance is executed than when it is not the variable display just before the specified performance, and prediction notice performance execution means does not execute prediction notice performance during variable display of the specified display pattern determined by the prior determination means.

Description

  According to the present invention, based on the establishment of the start condition, a variable display means for performing a variable display (variable display) of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving a display result as a display result of the identification information in advance. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived.

  In this type of gaming machine, it is determined whether or not the start winning is a big hit by generating a start winning in which a game ball wins at the first starting opening or the second starting opening, and is stored as a holding memory. The on-hold display indicating the on-hold storage is displayed on the on-hold storage display unit, and the on-hold storage determined to be a big win in the start winning is different from the normal at a higher rate than the on-hold storage determined to be lost in the start winning. There is a pachinko gaming machine that performs a hold display (pre-reading notice effect) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-106054 A

  However, in a conventional gaming machine, for example, when a specific effect is executed in the next variable display by accumulating the number of reserved memories up to the upper limit value (eight) during a certain change, it can be a big hit as a pre-reading notice effect When a hold display is displayed in a mode that suggests gender, the game is stopped until the change in the hold memory of the mode that suggests the possibility of a big hit is ended, and the hold required to execute a specific effect There is a problem that the number of memories is not satisfied, the specific effects are not executed, and the interest of the gaming machine is lowered.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and the game is stopped due to the possibility that the pre-reading notice effect may result in a specific display result, and the specific condition is not satisfied. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the entertainment from being executed and the interest of the gaming machine from deteriorating.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Based on the establishment of the start condition (for example, the start winning to the start winning ports 13, 14), a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed and the display result is derived. When a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) predetermined as the display result of the identification information is derived to the variable display means (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to
Information for determining whether or not to make the specific display result for variable display of identification information that has not yet started despite the establishment of the start condition is stored as a predetermined upper limit storage number (for example, 8) information Possible hold storage means (first hold storage buffer, second hold storage buffer);
Based on the hold information read from the hold storage means when starting the variable display of the identification information, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is the specific display result, and the variable display is started. Starting time determining means for determining one variable display pattern from among a plurality of variable display patterns having different time until the display result is derived (the game control microcomputer 560 performs the special symbol normal process or step S300). A part for executing step S105 in S301),
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the start time determining means (the part in which the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S107 to 302 to 304 in step S301);
Pre-start determination means (game control) for determining whether or not the specific display result is obtained in the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition based on the establishment of the start condition before the determination by the start time determination means. The microcomputer 560 executes the winning determination process), and
Based on the determination result of the pre-start determination means, the possibility of the specific display result in the variable display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means is variable and the identification information corresponding to the hold information is variablely displayed. Pre-reading notice effect execution means for executing the pre-reading notice effect that suggests until the start of (a portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the hold memory display update process);
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect when a predetermined specific condition related to the increase in the number of hold information stored in the hold storage means is satisfied (for example, the total number of hold information stored is 8). (For example, the portion in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes the production based on the process table of the special CP1 in 8 steps in step S800 to step S803)
With
When the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the first variable display is performed after the big hit game is finished), the predetermining means is a specific display pattern (non-reach) of a long variable display time that the specific condition is likely to be satisfied. PA1-5) is determined at a higher rate than other display patterns,
The prefetching notice effect executing means does not execute the prefetching notice effect during the variable display of the specific display pattern determined by the predetermining means (the effect control microcomputer 100 determines Yes in step S937). The part that executes step S942 under the condition
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the pre-reading notice effect is not performed when the variable display of the specific display pattern is performed, before the specific condition is established in the variable display of the specific display pattern, It is possible to prevent the game from being stopped by implying the possibility that the game will be stopped, and the special effects will not be executed without satisfying the specific condition, thereby reducing the interest of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The prefetching notice effect executing means executes the prefetching notice effect when the variable display of the specific display pattern is finished (when the effect control microcomputer 100 determines Yes in step S939, it executes step S953). portion),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the pre-reading notice effect whose execution is restricted in the specific display pattern is immediately executed according to the end of the specific display pattern, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is excessively restricted. Can be avoided.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
When the specific condition is satisfied, the prefetching notice effect executing means executes the prefetching notice effect at a rate different from that when the specific condition is not satisfied (the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a total in step S945). If the number of reserved memories is 8, in step S948, the execution of the hold notice is determined using a determination value corresponding to “at the time of special continuous performance” in the hold notice execution determination table, and the total number of reserved memories is less than 8. If there is, in step S956, the execution of the hold notice is determined using the determination value corresponding to “normal time” in the hold notice execution determination table, and the determined hold notice is executed in step S953).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, for example, when the specific condition is satisfied and the specific effect is performed, the ratio of the pre-reading notice effect being executed is higher than when the specific condition is not satisfied and the specific effect is not performed. Thus, since the specific effect and the prefetching notice effect are linked, the prefetching notice effect can be executed at an appropriate frequency corresponding to whether or not the specific effect is executed.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The prefetching notice effect executing means executes the prefetching notice effect when the specific condition is satisfied, in a manner different from that when the specific condition is not satisfied (when the total number of reserved memories is 8). The execution control microcomputer 100 executes steps S950 to S951 to change the hold notice mode of the hold storage of the data “2” and the data “3” based on the hold notice determination table (for special continuous effect) “ When the total number of reserved memories is less than 8, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S958 to S959 to determine the suspension. Based on the notice determination table (for normal use), the hold notice mode of the hold storage of data “2” and data “3” is determined from two of “◆” and “★”),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, for example, when the specific condition is satisfied and the specific effect is performed, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in a different manner from the case where the specific condition is not satisfied and the specific effect is not performed. The pre-reading notice effect can be executed in an appropriate manner corresponding to whether or not the specific effect is executed.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
The start time determining means determines the specific display pattern at a higher rate when the number of pieces of hold information stored in the hold storage means is less than a predetermined number (modified example). 1, if the number of reserved memories is less than 6, by determining the variation pattern type of non-reach CA 2-0, the variation of the variation pattern of non-reach PA 1-5 is further executed, while the number of reserved memories is 6 If the number is more than one, by determining the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7, the super PA 3-1, the super PA 3-2, the super PB 3-1, the super variation time shorter than the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-5 The part of executing the fluctuation pattern of any of PB3-2 and Super PB3-5)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the number of the hold information is less than the predetermined number, the specific display pattern of the long variable display time at which the specific condition is likely to be satisfied is determined at a high rate, so that the number of the hold information is predetermined. Even if the number is less than the number, the specific condition is satisfied and the specific effect is performed, so that the player's willingness to satisfy the specific condition can be evoked.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 4,
When the specific condition is satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied (for example, when there is a reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory), the specific effect executing means The specific effect is executed at a higher rate than when the special condition is not satisfied (in the modified example, when there is a holding memory that is a big hit in the holding memory, there is no holding memory that becomes a big hit. A special continuous production by the process table of the special CP1 at a higher rate than the time)
Suggestion for executing a suggestion effect (message effect shown in FIG. 48C) suggesting execution of the specific effect during the variable display when the special condition is satisfied during the variable display of the specific display pattern. Production execution means (part for which the production control microcomputer 100 executes step S815 in the message production display processing) is provided.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when a special condition with a high ratio of executing the specific effect is established, the suggestion effect is executed and the execution of the specific effect is suggested, so the specific condition for executing the specific effect is satisfied. It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not to do so.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 5,
Preliminary effect execution means for executing a preliminary announcement effect (for example, variation of the variation pattern for executing the super reach C shown in FIG. 46) suggesting that there is a high possibility that the specific display result is obtained (the game control microcomputer 560 varies). In the pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined to be super PA 3-5 or super PB 3-4, and includes steps S301 to S304).
When the start condition is established during execution of the notice effect, the prefetch notice effect executing means does not execute the prefetch notice effect for the hold information corresponding to the establishment at the time of establishment (the effect control microcomputer 100). Steps S922 to S923 and Steps S931 to S932)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to avoid a decrease in the player's attention to the notice effect by performing the prefetch notice effect on the hold information corresponding to establishment during execution of the notice effect.

(A) is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front, (b) is the perspective view which expands and shows an operation part. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows each random number, (b) is a figure which shows the type and content of jackpot. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (b) is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), (c) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table (for the 21st special symbol). (A) is a variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit A, (b) is a variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit B / normal big hit C, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table for special period. . (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. (A)-(i) is explanatory drawing which shows the hit fluctuation pattern determination table used at the time of big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding specific area | region and a pending | holding storage buffer. (A) is a flowchart which shows the determination process at the time of winning, (b) is a figure which shows the relationship between the variation pattern determined in the determination process at the time of winning, and the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation control pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows pending storage display update processing. It is a flowchart which shows pending storage display update processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the 1st and 2nd holding | maintenance display buffer. (A) is a figure which shows a hold notice execution decision table, (B) is a figure which shows a hold notice decision table (for normal use), and (C) is a hold notice decision table (for special continuous effects). FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the presence or absence of execution of the holding | maintenance notice in the 1st fluctuation | variation after a big hit and the 2-9th fluctuation | variation after a big hit during a big hit game. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a message effect display process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the variable display of 2-9 times after big hit, and the display of an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern classification judgment table for losing | removal for the big hit 1st time variable display in the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the effect design in the modification 2. (A) is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern type determination table for the big hit 1st time variable display in the modification 2, (b) shows the hit fluctuation pattern determination table for the big hit 1st time variable display in the modification 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the effect display apparatus in the modification 2.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

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

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The effect display device 9 performs a variable display (also referred to as a variable display) of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) in synchronization with the variable symbol display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays an effect symbol (decoration symbol) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing 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.

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

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers such as 0 to 9, 00 to 99, and letters such as alphabets, respectively. .

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  For the 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 the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable time has elapsed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design). 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 winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

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

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

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

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, 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 at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the 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 high probability state (probability variation state) in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased and variable. The opening time of the winning ball apparatus 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 gaming 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.

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

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time-short state where the fluctuation time (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 won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  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 that a big hit game is played increases.

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

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

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

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the 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 of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). 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 variable display of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. In addition, information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state and information indicating the occurrence of a gaming state such as a probable change state or a short time state are sent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 above the hall computer or the pachinko gaming machine 1. An information output circuit 53 that outputs to a corresponding external device such as a call lamp (not shown) is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( 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, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 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 showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls 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 steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag 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 step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

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

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It 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 except for the special period, the change display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. The reach effect is executed, and finally the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA 1-1 to non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-6 is prepared. Also, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are shown as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, super PB3-1 to super PB3-2, and super PB3-5 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-4 variation pattern that is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. In addition, among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, re-variation is performed three times also in the case of using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects.

  Of the non-reach variation patterns, non-reach PA 1-5 is a variation pattern determined in the first variation display after the end of the big hit, as will be described later. 60 seconds, which is the longest variation display time in the variation pattern, is set in order to store the reserved memory. Further, as will be described later, non-reach PA 1-5 is a variation pattern determined in the variation display in the second to ninth special periods after the end of the big hit, and the variation display of non-reach PA 1-5 is performed. The shortest fluctuation display time in the fluctuation pattern, 0.5 seconds, is set so that the fluctuation display for a large number of reserved memories generated as a result can be executed in a short time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PB1-1 to PB1-8, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. -4, normal PB2-3 to normal PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4, and super PB3-6 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when normal PB2-3 is used among the variation patterns corresponding to the big hit with the pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, the re-variation is performed three times also when the super PA 3-3 to the super PA 3-4 are used among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-continuous.

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

  In this embodiment, non-reach PB1-1 to PB1-8 are provided as non-reach fluctuation patterns determined when the big hit is made in the second to ninth fluctuations after the end of the big hit, which is a special period. . In the non-reach PB1-1 to PB1-8, different variable display times are set corresponding to the number of variable displays after the end of the big hit. Specifically, the non-reach PB1-1 determined when the big win is displayed in the second fluctuation display after the end of the big hit is set with a fluctuation display time of 4 seconds, and the third fluctuation after the big hit ends. The non-reach PB1-2 determined when the display is a big hit is set with a fluctuation display time of 3.5 seconds, and the non-reach is determined when the big change is displayed in the fourth fluctuation display after the big hit. PB1-3 has a 3.0 second variation display time, and the non-reach PB1-4, which is determined to be a big hit in the fifth variation display after the big hit ends, has a 2.5 second fluctuation display. The non-reach PB1-5, which is determined when the time is set and the big change is displayed in the sixth fluctuation display after the end of the big hit, is set with a fluctuation display time of 2.0 seconds, and the seventh time after the big hit ends. The fluctuation display of The non-reach PB1-6 determined when the big hit is set has a 1.5 second variable display time, and the non-reach PB1- determined when the big win is reached in the eighth variable display after the big hit is completed. 7 has a variable display time of 1.0 second, and a non-reach PB1-8 determined when a big hit is displayed in the ninth fluctuation display after the big hit ends. Is set.

  In this way, by setting a short fluctuation display time of 0.5 seconds every time the number of fluctuation displays after the end of the big hit is gradually increased from 2 to 9, it is carried out before the big hit at each fluctuation display number. The total time of the fluctuation display time by the fluctuation fluctuation display is 4 seconds.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit B, or the normal big hit C, the fluctuation pattern type including the non-reach fluctuation pattern, the non-reach CA3-0, and the fluctuation pattern involving only various normal reach. Normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including the normal CA3, normal CA3-2, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a normal reach C and a pseudo-ream, and Super CA3-3, which is a variation pattern type with a super reach. It is classified.

  Further, in the case of “out of”, non-reach CA2-0, which is a variation pattern type including only the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-5 for storing reserved memory, and non-reach PA1- implemented in a special period. Non-reach CA2-8, which is a variation pattern type including only 6 ultra-short variation patterns, non-reach CA2-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach or specific effect, and no reach Non-reach CA2-2, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a specific effect, Normal CA2-4, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and normal reach and three re-variations Normal CA2-5 which is a fluctuation pattern type including accompanying fluctuation patterns, normal reach and re-variation 2 A normal CA2-6 a variation pattern including a fluctuation pattern with a pseudo continuous type is the type divided into super CA2-7 and a variation pattern type with super reach.

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

  Here, the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit B and the normal big hit C generated in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 7B, the “probable big hit A” is a 15-round big hit game. It is a big hit that is controlled by the state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, it shifts to a high probability state with a high probability of big hit until the next big hit is won and to a high base state (probability change / short time state, high probability high base state) .

  “Probable variation jackpot B” is controlled to a five-round jackpot gaming state, and after the jackpot gaming state, until the next jackpot is won, it is a high probability state and a low base state (probability / non-time-short state) It is a big hit that shifts to a high probability low base state).

  “Normal jackpot C” is controlled to a five-round jackpot gaming state, and after the jackpot gaming state, the low probability state with a low jackpot probability and a low base state (non-probability / non-time-short state, low probability low base state) ) Is a big hit.

  In addition, the winning winning hole opening control (round control) is performed 15 times in “probable big hit A”, whereas the winning winning hole opening control (round control) is performed in “probable big hit B” and “ordinary big hit C”. Is performed five times, the number of acquired balls in the big hit game is smaller than “probable big hit A” and “normal big hit B” and “normal big hit C”.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation big hit B and the normal big hit C have the same number of times of opening the big winning opening, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, it shifts to the low base state. By controlling the probability variation big hit B and the normal big hit C in this way, if the big winning opening is opened five times, the player is the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high probability state or does not shift to the probability variation state. Since it is difficult to identify whether or not the normal big hit C, it is possible to shift to a latent state where it is unknown whether or not it is in a high probability state by the occurrence of the probable big hit B and the normal big hit C. it can.

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

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (probable big hit A, probable big hit B, or normal big hit C). The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of 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.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131 a stored in the ROM 54. The big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a is a big hit using a holding memory (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 It is a jackpot type determination table in the case of determining the type.

  The jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a determines the type of jackpot based on the 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 “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, and “normal big hit C”. In this embodiment, five determination values are assigned to “probability big hit A”, eleven decision values are assigned to “probability big hit B”, and 14 determination values are assigned to “normal big hit C”. Therefore, in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a, the ratio at which the big hit is determined to be the normal big hit C is set to be the highest, and the ratio at which the big hit is determined to be the probable big hit A is set to be the lowest. . Therefore, the normal big hit C is most easily determined as the first special variation display result.

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table (for second special symbol) 131 b stored in the ROM 54. The big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b is a big hit using the holding memory (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed) based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14. It is a jackpot type determination table in the case of determining the type.

  The jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131a determines the jackpot type based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, and “normal big hit C”. In the present embodiment, 10 determination values are assigned to “probability big hit A”, 6 decision values are assigned to “probability big hit B”, and 14 determination values are assigned to “normal big hit C”.

  That is, in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), the ratio determined to be the probable big hit A and the probable big hit B, and the non-probable big hit Is the same as the ratio determined to be a normal big hit C. On the other hand, the ratio at which the big hit is determined to be a probable big hit A in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) is the big hit type determination table ( In the first special symbol), each determination value is assigned so that the big hit is higher than the ratio determined as the probability variation big hit A.

  As a result, the probability variation big hit A is unlikely to occur in the variation display of the first special symbol due to winning at the first start winning opening 13, and in the variation display of the second special symbol due to winning at the second starting winning aperture 14, The probability variation big hit A is set more easily than in the case of the first special symbol.

  The big hit type determination table 131a is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, and “normal big hit C” (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.

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

  The probability variation big hit A variation pattern type determination table 132a is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, super A determination value corresponding to any one of the CA3-3 variation pattern types is set.

  As the number of these determination values, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), when the probability variation big hit A, 19 determination values for normal CA3-1, 30 determination values for normal CA3-2, super 202 determination values are assigned to CA3-3, and the super reach is determined most frequently as a variation pattern.

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table 132b for probability variation big hit B / normal big hit C. The variation pattern type determination table 132b for the probable big hit B / normal big hit C shows the fluctuation pattern type when the probable big hit B or the normal big hit C is determined in the hit type determination based on the random R and random 1, and the fluctuation pattern type is changed. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number for type determination (random 2).

  The variation pattern type determination table 132b for the probable big hit B / normal big hit C includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type, and includes normal CA3-1 to normal CA3. -2, and a determination value corresponding to one of the variation patterns of Super CA3-3 are set.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (b), the number of these determination values includes 49 determination values for normal CA3-1, 50 determination values for normal CA3-2, Each of the determination values of 152 is assigned to CA3-3, and the super reach is determined most frequently as the variation pattern, and the normal CA3-1 and the normal CA3-2 are determined with substantially the same probability. ing.

  Further, even when the normal big hit C is reached, 49 judgment values are assigned to the normal CA 3-1, 50 judgment values are assigned to the normal CA 3-2, and 152 judgment values are assigned to the super CA 3-3. This is the same as the big hit B. That is, the normal CA3-1, normal CA3-2, and super CA3-3 in the probable big hit B and the normal big hit C are set to be determined with the same probability. It is difficult to distinguish the probability variation big hit B and the normal big hit C from the probability of executing.

  FIG. 9C is an explanatory diagram showing a special period variation pattern type determination table 132c used when all the big hits are made in the special period. In the special period variation pattern type determination table 132c, in the determination of the big hit based on the random R, it is determined to be the big hit of any type in the second to ninth fluctuation display after the big hit, which is the special period. In some cases, the table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type.

  The special period variation pattern type determination table 132c is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and all determinations are made for non-reach CA3-0 variation pattern types. Value is set. Therefore, in the case of a big hit in the special period, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 3-0 is always determined, and the non-reach PB1-1 to the non-reach PB 1-8 included in the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 3-0. Either variation pattern is determined.

  The special period variation pattern type determination table 132c is used for the second to ninth variation display after the big hit. When the first variation display after the big hit is a big hit, As in the case of, the variation pattern type is determined by the variation pattern type determination table 132 for the probability variation big hit A or the variation pattern type determination table 132 for the probability variation big hit B / normal big hit C according to the type of the big hit.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables A and B. FIG. The variation pattern type determination tables A and B for detachment include a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for determining a variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is a detachment symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Among these, FIG. 10 (a) shows a variation pattern type determination table A135a for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 10 (b) shows a variation pattern type determination table B135b for loss that is used when the gaming state is the short-time state or the total pending storage number is 3 or more.

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

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

  In addition, in the normal deviation variation pattern type determination table A135a shown in FIG. 10A, a non-reach CA2-3 including a non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 1.5 seconds) which is a variation pattern of shortening variation, In contrast, there is no determination value assigned to the normal CA 2-6 including the variation pattern with the effect of two pseudo-sequences whose variation time is shorter than the three times of the pseudo-sequence 3, whereas the variation pattern type determination table for shortening for shortening. In 135b, a determination value of 100 to 199 is assigned to the non-reach CA2-3, and an effect of two pseudo-continuations is performed instead of a normal CA 2-5 including a variation pattern accompanied by an effect of three pseudo-continuations. Since the determination value is assigned to the normal CA 2-6 including the accompanying fluctuation pattern, a lot of non-reach PA1-2 (fluctuation time 1.5 seconds) is determined. To become, by average time variation time can be shortened than usual, it is the variation time count which is performed more per unit time.

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

  In this embodiment, the deviation variation pattern type determination table A135a used when the total number of pending storages is less than 3 and the deviation variation pattern type determination table B135b used when the total number of pending storages is three or more. Although an example using a type table is shown, it is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

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

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

  FIG. 10 (c) is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern type determination table C for loss used in the first variation display after the big hit.

  The deviation variation pattern type determination table C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and all the determinations are made for the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-0. Value is set. Therefore, if the first fluctuation display after the big hit is out of place, the fluctuation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-0 is always determined, and the non-reach PA 1-5 included in the fluctuation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-0. The variation pattern is uniquely determined.

  FIG. 10 (d) is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern type determination table D used in the second to ninth variation display after the big hit, which is a special period.

  The deviation variation pattern type determination table D includes a non-reach CA 2-8 that is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination and includes only non-reach PA 1-6. All determination values are set for the variation pattern type. Therefore, when the second to ninth fluctuation display after the big hit is out of place, the fluctuation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-8 is always determined, and the non-reach PA1 included in the fluctuation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-8. A variation pattern of −6 is uniquely determined.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137 a to 137 i stored in the ROM 54. The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137a is a hit fluctuation pattern determination table used when it is not a special period, and the hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137b to 137i are determined as non-reach CA3-0 fluctuation pattern types in the special period. It is a hit fluctuation pattern determination table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in the case of

  The winning variation pattern determination table 137a is used for determining a variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is “big hit” when it is not a special period. This table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random number (random 3). The hit variation pattern determination table 137a is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137 is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137 is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern determination random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type. ”Includes data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of“

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, as the variation pattern type, normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and a variation including a variation pattern with a normal reach C and a pseudo-ream. A case is shown in which the pattern type is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a pattern type and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). ing.

  The hit variation pattern determination table A137a is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137 is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137 is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern determination random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type. ”Includes data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of“

In particular, the super CA3-3 variation pattern type in per variation pattern determination table A of this embodiment, of the determination value of the random 3, variation patterns up 1 to A ₁ is super _PA3-3, A 1 + 1~ Up to A ₂ is the variation pattern of Super PA 3-4, A ₂ +1 to A ₃ is the variation pattern of Super PB 3-3, A ₃ +1 to A ₄ is the variation pattern of Super PB 3-4, A ₄ +1 to 997 Are allocated to the fluctuation patterns of the super PB 3-6. Of these, Super PA 3-3 and Super PB 3-3 have a variation pattern in which Super Reach A is executed and a big hit is obtained, and Super PA 3-4 and Super PB 3-4 have a change pattern in which Super Reach B is executed and become a big hit. Super PB 3-6 is a fluctuation pattern that is a big hit by executing Super Reach C.

  The hit variation pattern determination tables 137b to 137i determine the change pattern based on the random number (random 3) for determining the change pattern when it is determined that the change display result is “big hit” in the special period. This is a table to be referred to.

  The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137b is a determination table used when a big hit is made in the second fluctuation display after the big hit. The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137b includes a random number (random 3 for random pattern determination). ) Are compared with the non-reach PB1-1 fluctuation pattern. Therefore, when a big hit is made in the second fluctuation display after the big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PB1-1 is uniquely determined.

  The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137c is a determination table used when a big hit is made in the third fluctuation display after the big hit. The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137c includes a random number (random 3 for random pattern determination). ) Are compared with the non-reach PB1-2 variation pattern. Therefore, when a big hit is made in the third fluctuation display after the big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PB1-2 is uniquely determined.

  The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137d is a determination table used when a big hit is made in the fourth fluctuation display after the big hit. The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137d includes a random number (random 3 for random pattern determination). ) Are all set to the non-reach PB1-3 fluctuation pattern. Therefore, when a big hit is made in the fourth fluctuation display after the big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PB1-3 is uniquely determined.

  The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137e is a determination table used when a big hit is made in the fifth fluctuation display after the big hit. The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137e includes a random number (random 3 for random pattern determination). ) Are compared with the non-reach PB1-4 variation pattern. Therefore, when a big hit is made in the fifth fluctuation display after the big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PB1-4 is uniquely determined.

  The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137f is a determination table used when a big hit is made in the sixth fluctuation display after the big hit. The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137f includes a random number (random 3 for random pattern determination). ) Are compared with the non-reach PB1-5 variation pattern. Therefore, when a big hit is made in the sixth fluctuation display after the big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PB1-5 is uniquely determined.

  The hit variation pattern determination table 137g is a determination table used when a big hit is made in the seventh variation display after the big hit. The hit variation pattern determination table 137g includes a random number (random 3 for random pattern determination). ) Are all set to the non-reach PB1-6 fluctuation pattern. Therefore, when the big hit is made in the seventh fluctuation display after the big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PB 1-6 is uniquely determined.

  The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137h is a determination table used when a big hit is made in the eighth fluctuation display after the big hit. The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137h includes a random number (random 3 for random pattern determination). ) Are all set to the non-reach PB1-7 fluctuation pattern. Therefore, when a big hit is made in the eighth fluctuation display after the big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PB 1-7 is uniquely determined.

  The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137i is a determination table used when a big hit is obtained in the ninth fluctuation display after the big hit. The hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137i includes a random number (random 3 for random pattern determination). ) Are compared with the non-reach PB1-8 variation pattern. Accordingly, when the big change is displayed in the ninth fluctuation display after the big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PB1-8 is uniquely determined.

  FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138 stored in the ROM 54. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138 is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is “out of range”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138 is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, for non-reach CA2-0, all the random numbers (random 3) to be compared with the variation pattern determination value are compared. A numerical value (determination value) is set to the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-5. Therefore, when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA 2-0 is determined in the first variation display after the big hit, the variation pattern of non-reach PA 1-5 having the longest variation display time is uniquely determined.

  For non-reach CA 2-8, all the numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) are set in the non-reach PA 1-6 fluctuation pattern. . Therefore, when the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-8 is determined in the second to ninth variation display after the big hit, the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-6 having the shortest variation display time is uniquely determined. .

Incidentally, the super CA2-7 variation pattern type in off variation pattern determination table 138 of this embodiment, of the determination value of the random 3, variation patterns up 1 to B ₁ is super _PA3-1, B 1 + 1~ variation pattern of B to ₂ Super _PA3-2, variation pattern of the B 2 + 1 to B ₃ until the super _PB3-1, variation pattern of B 3 + 1 to B until ₄ super _PB3-2, until B 4 + from 1 to 997 Are allocated to the fluctuation patterns of the super PB 3-5. Among these, the super PA 3-1 and the super PB 3-1 are superfluous fluctuation patterns that execute the super reach A, and the super PA 3-2 and the super PB 3-2 execute super reach B and are the misalignment fluctuation patterns. Super PB 3-5 is a variation pattern that causes a loss by executing Super Reach C.

  As described above, in the variation pattern determination table A137a and the deviation variation pattern determination table 138, in the variation pattern in which the super reach is executed, the big hit expectation degree that becomes the big hit by executing the super reach C is set to be the highest. The expectation level of jackpot that is a big hit when Super Reach A is executed is set to be the lowest (super reach jackpot expectation level: super reach C> super reach B> super reach A). Note that the expected degree of jackpot for each super reach is the probability that each super reach will be a big hit, and the sum of the probability that each super reach will be a big hit and the probability that each super reach will be lost. The number divided by.

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

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display 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 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 variation display 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 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 described later (see FIG. 19), the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern type is to be used when starting a winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  For example, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA 2-1 (non-reach deviation) at the time of start winning at the first start winning opening 13, “00 ( H) ”is set, and a winning determination result 1 designation command is transmitted. Also, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 and super CA2-8 (super reach is off) at the time of start winning at the first start winning opening 13, "01 ( H) "is set and a winning determination result 2 designation command is transmitted. Also, for example, at the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, it is determined that the big hit type is a probable big hit A, and the fluctuation pattern type is super CA3-3 (the probable big hit A from super reach). In this case, a winning determination result 3 designation command in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. Further, for example, at the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, it is determined that the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a normal big hit C, and the variation pattern type becomes Super CA3-3 (from the super reach to the probable big hit B or normal If it is determined that it is a big hit C), a winning determination result 4 designation command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA 2-1 (non-reach deviation) at the time of start winning at the second start winning opening 14, “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. A winning determination result 5 designation command in which is set is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type becomes super CA2-7 and super CA2-8 (super reach is lost) at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, “05 ( H) ”is set, and a winning determination result 6 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, it is determined that the big hit type is a probable big hit A, and the fluctuation pattern type is Super CA3-3 (from the super reach to the probable big hit A). In this case, a winning determination result 7 designation command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. Further, for example, at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, it is determined that the big hit type is a probable big hit B or a normal big hit C, and the variation pattern type is super CA3-3 (from the super reach to the probable big hit B or normal If it is determined that it will be a big hit C), a winning determination result 8 designation command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted.

  Command 96XX (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the jackpot end determination result. In this embodiment, in steps S160A to C (see FIG. 26), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 re-determines whether or not each reserved storage is a big hit at the end of the big hit. Then, a hold number and a value for designating whether or not the jackpot is set are set in the EXT data of the jackpot end determination result designation command, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  For example, in this embodiment, “1” to “4” are set in the upper digit of the EXT data in order from the most significant in the first reserved storage buffer, and the upper order of the EXT data in the second reserved storage buffer in order from the most significant. Set "5" to "8" in the digit. Also, “1” is set in the lower digit of the EXT data when it is redetermined that it is a big hit, and “0” is set when it is redetermined that it is not a big hit. Thereby, the production control microcomputer 100 identifies which reserved memory is determined to be the big hit based on the EXT data, and updates the data of the corresponding reserved memory (see step S664).

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

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (probability big hit A start designation command: fanfare 1 designation command) for displaying the big hit start screen (fanfare screen), that is, the start of the big hit game. The command A002 (H) is an effect control command (probability big hit B start designation command: fanfare 2 designation command) for displaying the big hit start screen (fanfare screen), that is, the start of the big hit game. Command A003 (H) is an effect control command (usually big hit C start designation command: fanfare 3 designation command) for displaying the big hit start screen (fanfare screen), that is, the start of the big hit game.

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

  The command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also designates an effect control command (probable change jackpot A end designation command: Ending 1 designation command). The command A302 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (probable variation jackpot B end designation command: Ending 2 designation command). The command A303 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and designates that the normal jackpot C is normal (normal jackpot C end designation command: Ending 3 designation command).

  In the present embodiment, the big hit start screen of the probability big hit B designated by the command A002 (H) and the big hit start screen of the normal big hit C designated by the command A003 (H) are the same start screen. The big hit end screen of probability variation big hit B specified by command A302 (H) and the big hit end screen of normal big hit C specified by command A303 (H) are the same screen. Specifically, the probability variation big hit B and the normal big hit C start screen are the same display screens, and the probability variation big hit B and the normal big hit C big hit end screens are the same type of display screens. Normally, it is difficult to specify which of the big hits C has occurred, and it is a screen that suggests that there is a possibility that the probability change big hit B has occurred and the gaming state has shifted to the probability change state (high probability low base state). ing.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the time-short state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change (high probability) state.

  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 command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) for designating the total pending storage number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the game state (for example, whether the game is in a high probability state, a high base state, or whether the game is a big hit game), a start winning is generated and held. Each time the storage is performed, a winning determination process is executed, and a winning determination result designation command shown in FIG. 13 is always transmitted. Then, based on the received winning determination result designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it will be a big hit in advance or whether it will be a super reach before the display of the change of the notice target is started. A hold notice to be described later is executed.

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

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are used as the variation display 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 display. It can be used in common with the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and for the effect display device 9 etc. that produces an effect in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When the components are controlled, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

  15 and 16 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

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

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (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 (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When 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 step 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 (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 17B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

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

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212A) and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213A). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S214A).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), and the first 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 18A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 18A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 18A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18B) ( Step S215A). In the process of step S214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process in which a variation display result when a variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (step S216A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process, and the first reserved memory number counter subsequent to the winning determination result designation command. Based on this value, control is performed to transmit the first reserved memory number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S217A).

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

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212B) and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213B). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S214B).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18B) (see FIG. 18B). Step S215B). In the process of step S214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S216B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process, and the second reserved memory number counter next to the winning determination result designation command. Based on this value, control is performed to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S217B).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S216A and S216B. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220).

  In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing to be described later, determining the big hit type, or determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing. Separately, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the variable display based on the start winning is started, the determination at the time of winning is made. By executing the process, it is confirmed in advance which of the variation pattern types. By doing so, the variation pattern type is predicted in advance before the effect symbol variation display is executed, and as described later, the effect control microcomputer 100 superimposes the variation pattern type based on the determination result at the time of winning. Execute a hold notice to notify you that you will reach a reach (including a break).

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

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (No in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the gaming state when the variable display corresponding to the start winning is performed. Is performed (step S223). In this embodiment, in step S223, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the determination result of step S223 (step S224). Specifically, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the time reduction flag is set. If the time reduction flag is not set, the deviation variation pattern type determination table A (for normal use) 135a is set. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, the deviation variation pattern type determination table B (for shortening) 135b shown in FIG. 10B is set.

  It should be noted that, depending on the gaming state, it is not distinguished which deviation variation pattern type determination table A, B is used, but the normal variation pattern type determination table A135a for failure is selected regardless of the gaming state or the like. May be set. Also, instead of using the deviation variation pattern type determination table, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination is incorporated in advance, and it is determined whether or not the variation pattern type is larger than the threshold, thereby determining the variation pattern type in step S229 described later. You may make it do.

  Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the determination value is within a common range of at least 230 to 251 with respect to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 that is out of super reach. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is greater than or equal to the threshold 230, and if it is greater than or equal to 230, it is determined that the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is obtained. May be. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, determination values are assigned to a common range of 1 to 79 with respect to the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 that becomes non-reach. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 2) is equal to or less than the threshold value 79, and if it is equal to or smaller than 79, the variation pattern type of non-reach CA 2-1 is determined. Good.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S214A and S214B. Is determined (step S227).

  In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning determination process (see step S216A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17A). 8B is used to determine whether or not a winning is made in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17B when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 using the jackpot type determination table 131a shown in FIG. In the process (when executing step S216B), the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “normal big hit C” using the big hit type determination table 131b shown in FIG. Determine whether.

  Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the determined jackpot type is “probability jackpot A” (step S228). If the determined jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot A”, the process proceeds to step S229 to set the variation pattern type determination table 132a for probability variation jackpot A shown in FIG. 9A, while the determined jackpot type is “ When it is “probable big hit B” or “normal big hit C”, the process proceeds to step S230, and the variation pattern type determination table 132b for the probable big hit B / normal big hit C shown in FIG. 9B is set.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination table set in steps S224, S229, and S230 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in steps S214A and S214B ( In step S231), it is determined whether or not the determined variation pattern type corresponds to the type corresponding to the winning determination result designation command (step S232). If the set variation pattern type does not correspond to the type corresponding to the winning judgment result designation command, the process is terminated, and the set variation pattern type corresponds to the type corresponding to the winning judgment result designation command. If YES in step S233, the flow advances to step S233 to perform processing for setting the determined variation pattern type in the winning determination result designation command.

  For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see step S216A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17A), step S231 is performed. When it is determined that “non-reach”, “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. If it is determined in step S231 that “normal reach big hit”, a process of setting “01 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. . If it is determined in step S231 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “02 (H)” in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. Further, when it is determined in step S231 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “03 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do.

  Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when a winning determination process (see step S216B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17B), a step is performed. When it is determined in S231 that “non-reach” is set, “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. If it is determined in step S231 that “normal reach big hit”, a process of setting “05 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. . If it is determined in step S231 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “06 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. If it is determined in step S231 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “07 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to the determined variation pattern type in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the variation pattern type corresponds to the type corresponding to the determination result designation command at the time of winning, that is, when the non-reach is out, the super reach is out, or the normal reach big hit The winning determination result designation command is transmitted only in the case of a super reach big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variation pattern is a variation pattern type other than these A winning determination result designation command corresponding to the variation pattern may be transmitted.

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

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 18A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case where it is displayed is shown, you may comprise so that a variable display of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be performed preferentially. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The special symbol variation display may be executed with priority.

  In this way, when the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) is reduced in the winning determination process shown in FIG. Only the process of comparing with the jackpot determination value in the probability state may be executed and not compared with the jackpot determination value in the high probability state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is executed, and step S221 is performed). , S222 may be omitted). With such a configuration, when the display of the variation of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed, between the determination result of the jackpot in the determination at the time of winning and the determination result of the jackpot at the actual start of variation It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) 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.

  In the big hit determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher (approximately 6 times) than when the gaming state is a non-probable change state (low probability state or normal state). ) Is configured as follows. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the value on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step S64), the process proceeds to step S69. 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 at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In step S64, if the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the normal big hit determination value (Yes in step S64), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S69, and the big hit determination random number (random R) is normal. If it does not coincide with the big hit determination value (No in step S64), it is confirmed whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set (step S65). If the probability variation flag is not set (No in step S65), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S72. If the probability variation flag is set (Yes in step S65), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination extracted in steps S215A and S215B. The random number for use (random R) is compared with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. 8A, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S66).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (No at step S66), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S72, and the jackpot determination random number (random R) is the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change. (Yes in step S66), the process proceeds to step S69.

  In step S69, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Next, using the selected jackpot type determination table, the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (“probability variable jackpot A” “probability variable jackpot B”) “One of the normal big hits C”) is determined as the big hit type (step S70). In this case, the CPU 56 extracts the jackpot type determination random number extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. To determine the type of jackpot.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S71). For example, when the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit B”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the jackpot type is “normal jackpot C”, “03” is set as data indicating the jackpot type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (step S72). 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 jackpot flag is set, a predetermined jackpot symbol that becomes a jackpot symbol different for each type is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the jackpot type specified from the setting value of the jackpot type buffer. Thus, by determining the jackpot symbol from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to specify whether or not the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol using a special symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S73).

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern type is determined in the winning determination process (steps S216A and S216B) performed when the game ball is won, and it is determined whether or not the big symbol is won at the start of the variation display of the special symbol. Further, the variation pattern is determined, but it may be determined whether or not the game ball is a big hit at the time of winning the game ball, and the variation pattern may be determined at the start of the variation display of the special symbol.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 further determines whether or not the value of the fluctuation counter after big hit is 2-9, that is, the fluctuation display is within the second to ninth special period after the big hit. It is determined whether it is a display (step S91a). The after-hit variation counter is set to 1 at the end of the big hit as will be described later, and 1 is added every time the fluctuation display is completed, so that the number of fluctuation display after the big hit can be specified. Counter.

  When the value of the after-hit variation counter is 2 to 9, the process proceeds to step S92c, and after selecting the special period variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 9C, the process proceeds to step S102.

  On the other hand, if the value of the number-of-hits variation counter is not 2 to 9 (N in step S91a), it is further determined whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit A based on the data stored in the hit type buffer. Determination is made (step S91b).

  If the big hit type is a probable big hit A (Y in step S91b), the probable big hit A variation pattern type determination table 132a (see FIG. 11) is used as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. 9 (a)) is selected (step S92a), and the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the big hit type is not the probable big hit A, that is, if the big hit is the probable big hit B or the normal big hit C (No in step S91b), it is used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As the table to be used, the probability variation big hit B / normal big hit C variation pattern type determination table 132b (see FIG. 9B) is selected (step S92b), and the process proceeds to step S102.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S91, that is, if the big hit flag is off, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S95 and determines whether or not the value of the after big hit variation number counter is 1.

  If the value of the after-hit variation count counter is 1, the process proceeds to step S96, and after selecting the variation pattern type determination table C for losing (see FIG. 10C), the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the value of the after-hit variation counter is not 1, further, the value of the after-hit variation counter is within a range of 2 to 9, that is, the variation display is the second to ninth special period after the big hit. It is determined whether or not the change display is within (step S97).

  If the value of the after-hit variation count counter is within the range of 2 to 9, the process proceeds to step S98, and after selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table D (see FIG. 10D), the process proceeds to step S102. move on.

  If the value of the after-hit variation counter is not within the range of 2 to 9, the process proceeds to step S99a to check whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. The time reduction flag is set when the game state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state) after the big hit gaming state is ended, and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be a promiscuous jackpot A, set in the process of ending the jackpot game, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display. Is done. If the time reduction flag is set (Yes in step S99a), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (No in step S99a), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storage is 3 or more (step S99b). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (No in step S99b), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table A135a for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S101). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Yes in step S99a) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Yes in step SS99b), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. After selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table B135b (see FIG. 10B) as a table to be used (step S100), the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, the mode of using the same deviation variation pattern type determination table B135b is exemplified for the case where the time reduction flag is set and the case where the total pending storage number is 3 or more. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the variation pattern type determination table for deviation, the deviation variation pattern type determination table (for time reduction) used when the time reduction flag is set, and the summation pending storage The deviation variation pattern type determination table (for holding many) to be used when the number is 3 or more is provided exclusively, and the variation pattern type is determined using the dedicated variation pattern type determination table for deviation. Also good.

  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 performs steps S92a, S92b, S92c, S96, S98, S100, and S101. By referring to the table selected in any of the processes, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern type determined in step S102 is non-reach CA3-0 (step S103), and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA3-0 is determined, the steps shown in FIG. The processing of 93b to step 94i is performed, and the process proceeds to step S105.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in step 93b, it is determined whether or not the value of the after-hit variation count counter is 2, that is, whether or not it is the second variation display after the big hit. Is 2, the hit variation pattern determination table 137B (see FIG. 11B) is selected (step S94b), and the process proceeds to step S105. If the value of the after-hit variation count counter is not 2, step S93c Proceed to

  In step S93c, it is determined whether or not the value of the after-hit variation count counter is 3, that is, whether or not the display is the third variation display after the big hit. Then, the hit variation pattern determination table 137C (see FIG. 11C) is selected (step S94c), and the process proceeds to step S105. If the value of the big hit after change number counter is not 3, the process proceeds to step S93d.

  In step S93d, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter change number after big hit is 4, that is, whether or not it is the fourth change display after the big hit. Then, the winning variation pattern determination table 137D (see FIG. 11D) is selected (step S94d), and the process proceeds to step S105. If the value of the after-hit variation number counter is not 4, the process proceeds to step S93e.

  In step S93e, it is determined whether or not the value of the after-hit variation count counter is 5, that is, whether or not the display is the fifth variation display after the big hit. Then, the winning variation pattern determination table 137E (see FIG. 11E) is selected (step S94e), and the process proceeds to step S105. If the value of the large hitting variation number counter is not 5, the process proceeds to step S93f.

  In step S93f, it is determined whether or not the value of the after-hit variation count counter is 6, that is, whether or not the display is the sixth variation display after the big hit. Then, the winning variation pattern determination table 137F (see FIG. 11 (f)) is selected (step S94f), and the process proceeds to step S105. If the value of the after-hit variation number counter is not 6, the process proceeds to step S93g.

  In step S93g, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter change number after big hit is 7, that is, whether or not the display is the seventh change display after the big hit. The hit variation pattern determination table 137G (see FIG. 11G) is selected (step S94g), and the process proceeds to step S105. If the value of the after-hit variation number counter is not 7, the process proceeds to step S93h.

  In step S93h, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter change number after big hit is 8, that is, whether or not the display is the eighth fluctuation display after big hit. Then, the hit variation pattern determination table 137H (see FIG. 11H) is selected (step S94h), and the process proceeds to step S105. If the value of the after-hit variation number counter is not 8, the process proceeds to step S94i, where the hit variation The pattern determination table 137I (see FIG. 11 (i)) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S105.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern type determined in step S102 is not non-reach CA3-0 (N in step S103), the process proceeds to step S104, and the variation pattern type is determined based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. As a table used to determine one of a plurality of types, one of the variation variation determination table 137a (see FIG. 11A) and the variation variation determination table 138 (see FIG. 12) is used. select.

  Then, random number 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reservation storage buffer or second reservation storage buffer), and the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S94b to step 94i or the process of step S104. The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to (Step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The value may be directly extracted from the data, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

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

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S107). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S99a, S99b, S100, and S101 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (see FIG. 13) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 4 designation in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If it is not set, that is, if it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S113), and proceeds to step S117. When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 further determines whether or not the big hit is the probable big hit A based on the data stored in the big hit type buffer (step S111).

  If the big hit is the probable big hit A (Yes in step S111), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 2 designation command (step S114), and proceeds to step S117. On the other hand, if the big hit is not the probable big hit A (No in step S111), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the big hit is the probable big hit B based on the data stored in the big hit type buffer (step S112). If the big hit is a probable big hit B (Yes in step S112), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (step S115), and proceeds to step S117. On the other hand, if the big hit is not a probable big hit B (No in step S112), that is, if it is a normal big hit C, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S116), and proceeds to step S117. .

  In step S117, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303).

  In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer, and when the variable time timer times out, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set (No in step S133), the CPU 56 adds 1 to the big hit after fluctuation counter (step S150), and then sets the value of the special symbol process flag to the special symbol normal processing (step S150). The value is updated to a value corresponding to step S300) (step S152).

  When the big hit flag is set (Yes in step S133), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag indicating that the current gaming state is the probability changing state or the time reduction flag indicating that the current gaming state is the time-shortening state. Is set, and if there is a probability change flag or a time-short flag, they are reset (step S134), and control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). ). Specifically, if the big hit type is a probable big hit A, a probable big hit A start designation command is sent, and if the big hit type is a probable big hit B, a probable big hit B start designation command is sent. If the type is a normal jackpot C, a normal jackpot C start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a probable big hit A, a probable big hit B or a normal big hit C is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Is done. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) and the opening time according to the big hit type are set in the big winning opening opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S157). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S158), and it is determined whether or not the big hit type is the normal big hit C that does not shift to the probability change state (step S159).

  If it is normal big hit C, the process proceeds to step S162. On the other hand, if it is not normal big hit C, that is, if the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the probability variation state, it is stored in each holding storage buffer. Random R (a big hit determination random number) is read (step S160A), and it is re-determined whether each hold memory is a big win in the probability variation state (step S160B), and each hold is determined based on the re-determination determination result. Control is performed to transmit a jackpot end determination result designation command corresponding to the storage determination result (step S160C).

  In other words, the probability variation flag is still set before the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B is generated or when the big hit game of the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B is being executed. Therefore, even if it is a pending storage that is determined not to be a big hit at the start winning prize, there is a case where a new big hit will be caused by shifting to the probability change state, so the type of jackpot that ends is the probability change state In the case of the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B that shifts to, it is determined again whether or not it is a big hit, and the determination result is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100, thereby producing the production control microcomputer. The data on whether or not there is a big hit for each reserved storage managed at 100 can be updated.

  In step S162, control is performed to transmit a jackpot end designation command corresponding to the jackpot type. Here, if the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit A end designation command is transmitted, if the probability variation big hit B, the probability variation big hit B end designation command is transmitted, and if it is the normal hit C, A normal jackpot C 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 (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Yes in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit A (step S166). Specifically, it can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S71 of the special symbol normal process is “01”. If the probability change big hit A, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (high base state) (step S167), and transmits a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S168), and the process proceeds to step S176.

  On the other hand, if it is not the probability variation big hit A in step S166, it is confirmed whether or not it is the probability variation big hit B (step S174). If it is not the probable big hit B, that is, if it is the normal big hit C, the process proceeds to step S173, and if the probable big hit B, the probable change flag is set in order to shift the gaming state to the probable change state (step S176), Control is performed to transmit the certain change state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S177). Then, the CPU 56 sets 1 in the after-hit variation count counter (step S178), and then updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S179).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) as the production control means mounted on the production control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S706). In addition, a hold memory display update process is performed to update the display of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d provided in the effect display device 9 (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer 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 is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 stores various effect control pattern tables (not shown) including effect control patterns in various jackpot states, including the symbol variation control pattern table shown in FIG. In the symbol variation control pattern table shown in FIG. 29, the control contents of the rendering operation such as the rendering display operation in the period from when the variation of the rendering symbol is started until the finalized symbol that becomes the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. The data shown is stored according to each variation pattern. Each symbol variation control pattern includes, for example, a plurality of effect operations for controlling various effect operations according to the effect symbol variation display such as process timer setting value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data. Control data (process data) is set in time series.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, in addition to the symbol variation control pattern table corresponding to each variation pattern, as a symbol variation control pattern for special continuous effects executed over a plurality of variation displays in a special period. Executed when the special CP1 symbol variation control pattern corresponding to the special continuous effect 1 executed when all the reserved memories in the special period are out of place, and when the jackpot reserved memory exists in the reserved memory during the special period The special CP2 symbol variation control pattern corresponding to the special continuous performance 2 is provided.

  In addition, in the various effect control pattern tables, data indicating the contents of various effect controls during the period in which the various jackpot gaming states are controlled is stored according to rounds and the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as a process timer set value, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are set in time series.

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

  These production control patterns are composed of process data serving as control data for controlling various production operations such as process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, and end codes, It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like in time series.

  The process timer set value is a value (determination value) to be compared with a process timer value that is a stored value of a process timer for effect control in the effect control CPU 101, and corresponds to an execution time (effect time) of each effect operation. The determined value is set in advance. In place of the process timer set value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 101. Corresponding to predetermined control content and processing content, data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set.

  The display control execution data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9, for example, data indicating the change mode of each decoration symbol during the change display of the effect symbol. That is, the display control execution data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The sound control execution data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like that is linked to the change display operation of the effect symbol during the effect symbol change display. ing. That is, the sound control execution data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 27L and 27R. The lamp control execution data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as the decoration LED 25, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. That is, the lamp control execution data is data that designates the lighting operation of the light emitter. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, some process data includes all of the display control data, sound control execution data, and lamp control execution data, and some process data includes some of these. Further, for example, various other control data such as movable member control data indicating an operation mode of the movable member included in the effect accessory may be included.

  The production control CPU 101 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in these production control patterns. For example, when the process timer value matches any of the process timer set values, the effect design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control execution data included in the effect control execution data associated with the process timer set value. Then, control is performed to display effect images such as character images and background images on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 27L and 27R in a manner specified by the sound control execution data, and the decoration LED 25, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are specified in a manner specified by the lamp control execution data. And so on. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the process timer set value.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number used in the effect control board 80. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) SR1: Decide whether to hold or not execute the hold notice (for determining hold notice execution)
(2) SR2: Determines the hold notice mode (for determining hold notice mode)

  31 to 34 are flowcharts showing specific examples of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 8 designation command) in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a normal big hit C start designation command (step S625), a normal big hit C start designation command reception flag is set (step S626).

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a probability variation big hit A end designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag (step S642).

  If the received effect control command is a probability variation big hit B end designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation big hit B end designation command (step S644).

  If the received effect control command is a normal jackpot C end designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a normal jackpot C end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number designation command as the first reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S652).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved memory number designation command as the second reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S655).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end determination result designation command (step S663), it is determined whether or not the data designated by the jackpot end determination result designation command is a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot Is determined whether or not the data stored in the hold storage designated by the jackpot end determination result designation command is data corresponding to the jackpot (for example, data “3” or data “4”). If the data does not correspond to the jackpot, a pending storage data update process is performed to update the data corresponding to the jackpot (step S664).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result 3 designation command (step S669), specifically, “02 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. The effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 3 flag indicating that it is determined that “15 rounds are a big hit with super reach” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 (step S670).

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result 4 designation command (step S671), specifically, “03 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. The effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 4 flag indicating that it has been determined that “5 rounds are a big hit with super reach” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 (step S672).

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

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result 6 designation command (step S675), specifically, “05 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. The effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 6 flag indicating that it has been determined that “super reach is lost” at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (step S676).

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result 7 designation command (step S677), specifically, “06 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. The effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 7 flag indicating that it has been determined that the “super reach 15 round big hit” is made at the time of starting winning the second starting winning opening 14 (step S678).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 8 designation command (step S679), specifically, “07 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 8 flag indicating that it has been determined that the “super reach 5 round big hit” will be made at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14 (step S680).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S681). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  Here, the pending storage display update process performed in step S707 will be described. In this embodiment, the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 is provided with a hold display buffer for displaying the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d shown in FIG. ing. As shown in FIG. 37, the hold display buffer corresponds to the winning order of the hold memory, and the rank of the hold memory (the left corresponds to the higher order and the right corresponds to the lower order toward the display). A corresponding hold number is assigned, type data indicating whether it is the first start win or the second start win, and whether or not an effect to be a super reach subject to the hold notice is performed, and normal reach or super reach A storage area for storing numerical data that can identify whether it is a big win, and a storage area for storing winning data for Super Reach C that indicates whether or not it is a pending storage associated with a start winning that was won at the time of Super Reach C variation execution And a storage area for storing notice mode data determined using a hold notice determination table to be described later.

  The ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100 stores a hold notice execution determination table, a hold notice determination table (for normal use), and a hold notice determination table (for special continuous effects) shown in FIG. Of these, as shown in FIG. 38A, the hold notice execution determination table corresponds to “execution of hold notice” corresponding to “normal time” corresponding to the case where the hold memory is not a variation executed in the special continuous effect. "7" and "3" are assigned to "Non-execution" of the hold notice, respectively, corresponding to the "special effect" corresponding to the case where the hold memory is a variation executed in the special continuous effect In addition, 10 decision values are assigned to “execution” of the hold notice, and 0 decision values are assigned to “non-execution” of the hold notice.

  In other words, if the hold memory is not a change executed in the special continuous effect, a hold notice based on the change in the hold display is executed with a probability of 70%, whereas the change in which the hold memory is executed in the special continuous effect. In the case where the special announcement is performed by changing the hold display with a probability of 100%, there is a jackpot holding memory that is the target of the hold notice. On the other hand, there is always a hold notice.

  In addition, when execution of the hold notice is decided, the hold notice determination table (for normal use) used for determining the form of the hold notice when the hold memory is not the variation executed in the special continuous effect As shown in FIG. 38 (B), with respect to “2” indicating the super-reaching deviation, which is the target data for the hold notice, 75 determination values in the “♦” mode and 25 in the “★” mode 0 determination values are assigned to each of the determination values of “☆” and “3” indicating the per-reach perception that is the target data of the hold notice, while “60” is set to “♦”. 40 determination values are assigned to each of the determination values, “★”, and 0 determination values are assigned to the “☆”.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (C), in the hold notice determination table (for special continuous effect) used for determining the mode of the hold notice when the hold memory is a variation executed in the special continuous effect, With respect to “2” indicating the super-reaching divergence, which is the target data for the hold notice, 60 determination values are displayed in the “♦” mode, 40 determination values are displayed in the “★” mode, and 0 is displayed in the “☆” mode. On the other hand, with respect to “3” indicating the per-super-reach that is the target data of the hold notice, 40 determination values are provided in the “♦” form, and “★” is provided in the “★” form. Thirty determination values are assigned to thirty determination values and the form of “☆”.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, in the display modes of the three pending notices “◆”, “★”, and “☆”, the big hit is caused by the fluctuation of the pending storage in which “◆” is displayed. The hold notice reliability is set to the lowest and the hold notice reliability that is a big hit due to the fluctuation of the hold memory with “☆” displayed is set (the hold notice reliability: ☆> ★> ◆) These high-reliability “☆” modes may be determined only when the reserved memory is a variation executed in the special continuous performance. Note that, as shown in FIG. 12, the hold notice reliability is a ratio obtained by dividing the appearance probability of the hold notice display at the time of a big hit by the sum of the appearance probabilities of the hold notice.

  As shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, in the hold memory display update process, the effect control CPU 101 first decreases the first or second hold memory number indicated by the received first or second hold memory number designation command. It is determined whether or not there is (step S901).

  If the number of reserved memories is not decreased in step S901, the process proceeds to step S902 to determine whether or not the first or second reserved memory number indicated by the received first or second reserved memory number designation command is an increase. Determination is made (step S902).

  If the first or second reserved storage number is not increased, the process proceeds to step S930. If it is increased, the winning determination result 3 designation command reception flag or the winning determination result 7 designation command reception flag is set. It is determined whether or not there is a super-reaching (step S903). If the winning determination result 3 designation command reception flag or the winning determination result 7 designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S906, and the lowest position of the first or second reserved display buffer (indicating no winning). After storing “2” as the data subject to the advance notice indicating that “0” is the highest order in the stored order) and the target object's super reach will be out of place. The process proceeds to step S910.

  When the winning determination result 3 designation command reception flag or the winning determination result 7 designation command reception flag is not set (No in step S903), the winning determination result 4 designation command reception flag or the winning determination result It is determined whether or not the 8 designation command reception flag is set, that is, whether or not the super reach big hit is reached (step S904). Then, if the winning determination result 4 designation command reception flag or the winning determination result 8 designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S909, and the lowest position of the first or second hold display buffer (indicating no winning). After storing “0” as the data subject to the advance notice as the data of the highest rank in the order in which “0” is stored, and “3” as the object of the advance notice indicating that the target is a big hit in the super reach of the target The process proceeds to step S910.

  When the winning determination result 4 designation command reception flag or the winning determination result 8 designation command reception flag is not set (N in step S904), the winning determination result 2 designation command reception flag or the winning determination result is further displayed. 6. It is determined whether or not the designated command reception flag is set, that is, whether or not the normal reach big hit is reached (step S905). If the winning determination result 2 designation command reception flag or the winning determination result 6 designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S907, and the lowest position of the first or second reserved display buffer (indicating no winning). The data “4” indicating that the target is a big hit by normal reach is stored as data of “0”, which is the highest rank in the stored order), and the process proceeds to step S910. .

  On the other hand, if the winning determination result 2 designation command reception flag or the winning determination result 6 designation command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S908, and the lowest position of the first or second reserved display buffer (indicating no winning). After storing “1” indicating that the target is not a notice target and data “1” indicating that the target is out of order as the data of the highest order among the orders in which “0” is stored, the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S910, all set winning determination result flags are cleared. In step 906 to step S909, the data stored in the storage area of the hold display buffer is the data “2” that is lost in the super reach or the data “3” that is the super reach big hit, that is, this embodiment. It is determined whether or not it is a subject of a pending notice in In step 906 to step S909, the data stored in the storage area is not “2” or “3”, that is, the data “1” indicating the loss that is not the target of the reservation notice in the present embodiment, or the data “normal reach big hit” If it is “4”, the process proceeds to step S930. On the other hand, if the data stored in the storage area in steps 906 to S909 is “2” or “3”, the variable pattern command storage area formed in the RAM is stored. It is determined whether or not the currently executed variation pattern is the variation pattern of PA1-5, which is the variation pattern determined in the first variation display after the end of the big hit (step S915).

  When the currently executed variation pattern is not the variation pattern of PA1-5, the process proceeds to step S930. On the other hand, when the variation pattern currently being performed is the variation pattern of PA1-5, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control. The random number SR1 for determining the holding advance notice and the random value SR2 for determining the holding notice mode are extracted from a random number circuit (not shown) incorporated in the microcomputer 100 and a counter for generating software random numbers (step S916). Then, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the hold notice based on the extracted random number SR1 and the determination value corresponding to “normal time” in the hold notice execution determination table described above (step S917). It is determined whether or not execution of the hold notice has been decided (step S918). If execution of the hold notice is not determined, that is, if non-execution of the hold notice is determined, the process proceeds to step S921. If execution of the hold notice is determined, the table for determining the mode of the hold notice is determined. A reservation notice determination table is selected (step S919). Based on the random value SR2, in the data “2” that is lost in the super reach or the data “3” that is a big hit in the super reach, the first hold storage display unit 18c or A hold notice mode of hold storage displayed on the second hold storage display unit 18d is determined (step S920), and the process proceeds to step S921.

  In step S921, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the fluctuation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM, and determines whether or not the time is changing due to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach C (step S921). If the time is not changing due to the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach C, the process proceeds to Step S924. If the time is changing due to the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach C, the effect control CPU 101 holds in Step S906 or Step S909. The super-reach C winning data corresponding to the data “2” or data “3” stored in the display buffer is set to “01” indicating that the reserved storage is due to the start-up winning while the super reach C is changing. Change (set) (step S922), and the hold display in the first hold storage display section 18c or the second hold storage display section 18d of the hold storage in which the super-reach C winning data “01” is set becomes the normal display. “●” is displayed, and the flow proceeds to step S924.

  In step S924, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the hold notice is not executed in step S918 in association with the data “2” or data “3” stored in the hold display buffer in step S906 or step S909. If the display mode of the first hold storage display unit 18c or the second hold storage display unit 18d is determined to be the normal display “●” display mode in step S920, the notice mode data “●” is displayed. “A1” indicating “◆” is stored in the notification mode data, and “A1” indicating “◆” is stored in the notification mode data. If “★” is determined, “A3” indicating “★” is stored in the notice mode data and the step is performed. Proceed to 930. In step S920, the pending notice mode is not determined to be “☆”.

  In step S901, if the first (second) reserved storage number is decreasing, the process proceeds to step S912, and it is specified whether the decrease is either the first special figure or the second special figure. After clearing the data in the highest storage area (first place) in the first or second reserved display buffer corresponding to the specified first special figure or second special figure, the contents of each storage area are Shift to rank and update. That is, the data of rank 1 is deleted from the first or second hold display buffer, and the data stored in the save areas corresponding to ranks 2, 3, and 4 are saved in the save areas corresponding to ranks 1, 2, and 3. In the ranking 4, “0” indicating no winning is stored, and the process proceeds to step S930.

  In step S930, the production control CPU 101 refers to the hold display buffer, and the super-reach C winning data in the hold display buffer indicates “01” indicating that the hold memory is a start win while the super reach C is changing. Is stored (set) is determined whether or not there is a pending storage. If there is no holding storage storing the super reach C winning data “01”, the process proceeds to step S934. On the other hand, if there is holding storage storing the super reach C winning data “01”, the RAM Whether or not the time point when the fluctuation due to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach C has ended is determined based on whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set. Is determined (step S931).

  If the change in super reach C has not ended, the processing is ended as it is, and if the change in super reach C has ended, the super-reach C-time winning data “01” is associated with reference to the hold display buffer. The display mode of all the stored storages is updated to the display mode corresponding to the notice mode data stored in association with each reserved storage (step S932), and each super reach C winning data “01” is updated. "Is cleared to" 00 "and the process is terminated. As described above, in this embodiment, during the change of the super reach C having the highest expectation level that is the biggest hit among the super reach A to the super reach C, the suspension corresponding to the start winning during the change of the super reach C is held. The display mode of the memory is once all displayed as “●”, and when the change of the super reach C is finished, the reserved memory is the reserved memory to be notified, and the execution of the reserved notice is determined. The display mode is changed to “★” or “◆”.

  In other words, when a start winning of the reserved memory to be notified occurs during the change of the super reach C having the highest expectation level that is the biggest hit, the hold notice is not performed during the change of the super reach C. When the change of the super reach C is completed, a hold notice is performed.

  In step S934, the effect control CPU 101 refers to a predetermined area of the RAM, and determines whether or not the hold notice limit flag for restricting the hold notice is set during the big hit game and the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5. Is determined (step S934). If the hold notice limit flag is set, the hold display is normally displayed regardless of the notice mode data stored in the storage area of the hold display buffer in steps S906 to S909 after the hold notice limit flag is set. The display “●” is displayed on the first hold storage display unit 18c or the second hold storage display unit 18d, and the process proceeds to step S938 (step S935). On the other hand, if the hold notice limit flag is not set, the big hit It is determined whether or not the game is in progress, that is, whether the probability variation jackpot A start designation command reception flag, the probability variation jackpot B start designation command reception flag, or the normal jackpot C start designation command reception flag is set (step S936). ). If the big hit game is being played, the process proceeds to step S942, while if the big hit game is not being played, the fluctuation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM is further referred to, and the fluctuation pattern being executed at that time is referred to. Is a variation pattern of PA1-5 which is a variation pattern determined in the first variation display after the end of the big hit (step S937).

  If the fluctuation pattern being executed at that time is not the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5, the process proceeds to step S938. If the fluctuation pattern being executed at that time is the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5, the process proceeds to step S942. All the hold displays in the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d are updated to the display of “●” which is a normal display (step S942), and the hold notice restriction flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. It is determined whether or not (step S943). If the hold notice restriction flag is set, the process is terminated as it is, and if the hold notice restriction flag is not set, the hold notice restriction flag is set and the process is finished.

  In step S938, the effect control CPU 101 refers to whether or not the big hit game has ended, that is, the RAM, and the probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag, the probability variation big hit B end designation command reception flag, and the normal big hit C end designation. It is determined whether any of the command reception flags is set (step S938). If it is the time when the big hit game is finished, the pending notice limit flag is cleared (step S940), and the process is finished. If the big hit game is not finished, the fluctuation due to the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 is finished. Whether or not the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set in a state where the variation pattern command of PA1-5 is stored in the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM (step S939). ). If it is not the time point when the fluctuation due to the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 ends, it is determined again whether or not the pending notice limit flag is set (step S939 +). If the pending notice limit flag is set, step S941 is executed. If the process is terminated without going through the process, but the hold notice limit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S941, and based on the first or second hold display buffer, the first hold storage display unit 18c or the second hold storage is performed. The display on the display unit 18d is updated, and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the change of the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 is completed, the process proceeds to step S945, where the total number of reserved storage, which is the execution condition of the special continuous effect, is 8, that is, the reserved storage number is stored up to the upper limit number. It is determined whether or not there is (step S945).

  If the total pending storage number is not 8, the process proceeds to step S955. On the other hand, if the total pending storage number is 8, the process proceeds to step S946, and the data value that is the target of the pending notice is “2” by referring to the pending display buffer. Alternatively, it is determined whether there is a hold storage of “3” (step S946). If there is no on-hold storage with a data value of “2” or “3”, the process proceeds to step S955. On the other hand, if there is a on-hold storage with a data value of “2” or “3”, it is built into the production control microcomputer 100. The random number value SR1 for determining the holding advance notice and the random value SR2 for determining the holding notice mode are extracted from a random number circuit (not shown) and a counter for generating software random numbers (step S947). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the hold notice based on the extracted random number SR1 and the determination value corresponding to “at the time of special continuous effect” in the hold notice execution determination table described above (step). S948), it is determined whether or not the execution of the hold notice has been determined (step S949). When execution of the hold notice is not determined, that is, when non-execution of the hold notice is determined, the process proceeds to step S952, while when execution of the hold notice is determined, the table for determining the mode of the hold notice is determined. A reservation notice determination table (for special continuous performance) is selected (step S950), and based on the random value SR2, a notice is given out of the data “2” that is lost in super reach and the data “3” that is a big hit in super reach. With respect to all of the on-hold memories for which no aspect data is stored, the on-hold notice mode of the on-hold storage displayed on the first on-hold storage display unit 18c and the second on-hold storage display unit 18d is determined (step S951), and the process proceeds to step S952. .

  In step S952, the CPU 101 for effect control stores all the notice mode data determined in step S951 in association with the data “2” or data “3” (step S952). Based on the notice mode data, the hold display of the data “2” and the data “3” displayed by “●” in the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is displayed as the notice mode data. After updating to the mode (step S953), the pending notice restriction flag is cleared and the process is terminated.

  In step S955, the effect control CPU 101 uses a random number circuit (not shown) incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 100 or a counter for generating software random numbers to determine the hold notice execution random number SR1 and the hold notice mode. A random number value SR2 for determination is extracted (step S955). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the hold notice based on the extracted random number SR1 and the determination value corresponding to “normal time” in the hold notice execution determination table described above (step S956). Then, it is determined whether or not execution of the hold notice is determined (step S957). When execution of the hold notice is not determined, that is, when non-execution of the hold notice is determined, the process proceeds to step S952, while when execution of the hold notice is determined, the table for determining the mode of the hold notice is determined. A reservation notice determination table (for normal use) is selected (step S957), and based on the random value SR2, the notice mode data out of the data “2” that is lost in super reach and the data “3” that is a big hit in super reach With respect to all the hold memories that are not stored, the hold notice mode of the hold memory displayed on the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is determined (step S959), and the process proceeds to step S952.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 stores all the notice mode data determined in step S959 in association with the respective data “2” or data “3” (step S952), and the stored notice mode data is stored in the stored notice mode data. Based on the display mode corresponding to the notice mode data, the data “2” and the data “3” displayed as “●” in the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d are displayed. After the update (step S953), the pending notice restriction flag is cleared and the process ends.

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display of the data “2” and the data “3” is exemplified as “★” or “◆” display, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the color of “●” may be changed or the size may be changed as the specific display.

  In this way, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, during the big hit game and during the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5, which is the first fluctuation after the big hit game, all the hold displays are always “●”. Is displayed on the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d to limit the hold notice, but is executed after the variation pattern of PA1-5 is finished at the first time after the big hit game is over. In the fluctuation (including fluctuation of special continuous performance), the hold display of the data “2” and the data “3” displayed as “●” in the big hit game and the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 is “ ◆ “”, “★”, “☆” (during special continuous production only) are updated to display the hold notice.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag after executing the process of step S799. 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. Control for fluctuation display, suggestion-type effects and non-suggestion-type effects as well as control for fluctuation display of indication symbols (decoration symbols) and suggestion-type effects and non-suggestion-type effects in synchronism with the fluctuation of the second special symbol It is executed in process processing.

  Message effect display processing (step S799): It is determined whether or not the current fluctuation is a fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 and whether there is a “big hit” hold memory in the hold memory. If there is a change pattern of −5 and a “big hit” hold memory in the hold memory, a message effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 so as to prompt a start winning prize and to store up to 8 total hold memory numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is processed during the round (step S8).
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Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Among these processes, as shown in FIG. 41, in the message effect display process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the message effect is already displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S811). . When the message effect is not displayed, it is determined whether or not the current variation is a variation of the variation pattern of PA1-5 (step S812). If the current variation is not the variation of the variation pattern of PA1-5, the process is terminated. If the current variation is the variation of the variation pattern of PA1-5, whether there is a big hit pending storage, that is, It is determined whether or not there is a pending storage of the data value “3”, which is a super reach jackpot that is the subject of notice, in the pending display buffer shown in 37 (step S814).

  In the present embodiment, the determination is made only for the reserved storage of the data value “3”, which is the super reach jackpot that is the subject of advance notice, as the jackpot reserved memory, but the present invention is not limited to this. The reserved storage of the data value “4”, which is a normal reach jackpot that is not the target of the advance notice, may be determined as the target of the jackpot reserved memory.

  If there is no pending storage for the data value “3”, the process is terminated, and if there is a pending storage for the data value “3”, the total pending storage is set to 8 on the display screen of the effect display device 9. A prompt message effect is displayed (see FIG. 48C).

  On the other hand, when the message effect is already displayed in step S811, it is determined whether or not the current variation is a variation of the variation pattern of PA1-5 (step S816). If the current variation is not the variation of the variation pattern of PA1-5, the message effect display is terminated (step S817), and the process is terminated. If the current variation is the variation of the variation pattern of PA1-5, the summation is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is eight (step S818). If the total pending storage number is 8, the display of the message effect is terminated (step S817), and the process is terminated. If the total pending storage number is not 8, the process ends.

  In this embodiment, in step S814 of the message effect display process, it is determined whether or not there is a “super reach big hit” hold memory. If there is a “super reach big hit” hold memory, the effect display device is always in step S815. While the message effect is displayed on the display screen 9, the process ends if there is no “super reach jackpot” in the hold memory, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the “super reach jackpot” is stored in the hold memory. If there is, there is always a message effect displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and if there is no “big hit” in the hold memory, the effect display device 9 has a lower probability than when there is a “big win” in the hold memory. A message effect may be displayed on the display screen. In this way, even if there is no “Super reach big hit” hold memory, the message effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, so that the player can see “Big hit” in the hold memory. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably store up to 8 total pending storages during the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5.

  As described above, in the case where a message effect that prompts the total number of reserved memories to be 8 is displayed when there is a “super reach jackpot” reserved memory, the “super reach jackpot” reserved memory is displayed. If there is not, the execution of the special continuous production is determined at a low rate (for example, 50%), and if the reserved storage of “super reach big hit” exists, the execution of the special continuous production is performed at a high rate (for example, , 100%), the execution condition of the special continuous production is established when it is easy to determine the execution of the special continuous production due to the presence of the “super reach big hit” holding memory. Can increase the frequency of execution of special continuous effects, and can enhance the interest of gaming machines by the implementation of these special continuous effects, Whether established implementation conditions of another continuous effect may be noticed to the player.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect design variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not there is a value in the continuous effect counter formed at a predetermined address in the RAM, that is, the value of the continuous effect counter is a value other than zero. Then, it is determined whether or not the suggestive effect by the continuous effect is being implemented (step S1801).

  If there is no value in the continuous effect counter, that is, if the value of the continuous effect counter is 0, that is, if the continuous effect is not in progress, the process proceeds from step S1801 to step S1820, and the value of the after-hit variation number counter is 2. Is determined, that is, whether the variation display is the second variation display after the big hit.

  If the value of the after-hit variation counter is not 2, the process proceeds to step S1809, and the variation pattern command is read from the variation pattern command storage area. Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S1810). In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  Then, a symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected (step S1811). Therefore, when the variation display is the first day after the big hit, the symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command of the non-reach PA 1-5 determined by the main board 31 is selected. become.

  On the other hand, if the value of the variation counter after big hit is 2, the process proceeds to step S1821, whether or not the data “3”, “4” corresponding to the big hit is stored in the reserved storage buffer, that is, the big hit It is determined whether or not there is a pending storage.

  If the data “3” and “4” corresponding to the jackpot is stored, the process proceeds to step S1830, and the number of continuous effects until the jackpot storing is determined from the jackpot holding memory number (FIG. 37). Then, the determined number of continuous effects is set in the continuous effect counter (step S1831), and the stop effect corresponding to the continuous effect counter, specifically, the continuous effect corresponding to the fact that the continuous effect counter is not = 0. After determining the corresponding lost symbol (for example, 776) (step S1832), the process table (CP2) for special continuous effect 2 is selected (step S1833), and the process proceeds to step S1814.

  If the data “3”, “4” corresponding to the big hit is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1822, where the total number of pending storage is 7, that is, the pending storage is the upper limit number before the start of the variable display. It is determined whether up to "8" has been stored.

  If the total number of reserved memories is not 7, the process proceeds to step S1809, and the number of reserved memories is 5, for example, from the second variable display count after the big hit to the variable display count corresponding to the number of reserved memories. In this case, the variation pattern of the ultra-short non-reach PA 1-6 is determined as the variable display from the second to the seventh variation display times after the big hit, and the ultra-short production corresponding to the non-reach PA 1-6 ( The effect of launching a missile) will be carried out subsequently.

  If the total pending storage number is 7, after proceeding to step S1823, determine 7 as the number of continuous effects, set it in the continuous effect counter, and determine the stop symbol (for example, 778) corresponding to the loss ( In step S1824), the process table (CP1) for special continuous effect 1 is selected (step S1825), and the process proceeds to step S1814.

  On the other hand, if there is a value in the continuous effect counter, the process proceeds from step S1801 to step S1802, and after the value of the continuous effect counter is decremented by 1 (step S1802), the change display when the continuous effect counter is set is displayed. The selection of the process table for special continuous performance selected in is continued. In other words, the selection of the process table (CP1) for the special continuous effect 1 and the process table (CP2) for the special continuous effect 2 selected in step S1825 and step S1833 is a plurality of times until the continuous effect counter becomes 0. An effect based on the special continuous effect process table is continuously executed while maintaining the variable display.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect counter is 0, that is, whether or not it is the last variation display of the special continuous effect.

  If the continuous effect counter is not 0, the lost stop symbol corresponding to the fact that the continuous effect counter is not 0 is determined, and the process proceeds to step S1817.

  On the other hand, if the continuous effect counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the process table (CP1) for special continuous effect 1 is being executed (step S1806), and the process table (CP1) for special continuous effect is determined. ) Is being executed, the process proceeds to step S1807 to determine a lost reach stop symbol (for example, 767) and the process table (CP1) for special continuous performance 1 is not being executed, that is, special If the process table (CP2) for continuous production is being executed, after determining a stop symbol (for example, 777) corresponding to the type of jackpot, the process timer is newly started by proceeding to step S1817 It shifts to the processing during the effect design change without making it.

  In step S1814, a process timer in process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S1814).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, the production component as the production component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). The control of the various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as production parts and the operation unit 50) is executed (step S1815). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S1816). If a process table (CP1) for special continuous production 1 or a process table (CP2) for special continuous production 2 is newly set via step S1825 or step S1833, the special continuous production will be displayed. The variable time corresponding to the process table (CP1) for use 1 and the process table (CP2) for use of special continuous performance 2 is set. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S1817).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, S840C).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S843). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S844). 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 (step S845). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data set next (step S846).

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S847), the production control CPU 101 creates image data of the next display screen (screen to be displayed after 30 ms from the previous display switching time), Write to a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S848). In this manner, the effect control device 9 implements effect symbol variation display control and display control of various effects. The VDP 109 outputs to the effect display device 9 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined region such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. In this way, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the hold display, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Also, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (step S849).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S850). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S851), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) To a value according to (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends). In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of step S843, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data and lamp control execution data), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. . Effect design variation control (including control for displaying character images and backgrounds related to effect design variation) ends when the variation period has elapsed (corresponding to the time when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out). To do.

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display of the production symbol (decoration symbol) on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see steps S851 and S852). However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) may be controlled without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In that case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variable display.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S861). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. In step S862, control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol is performed in accordance with data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S863).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (step S865). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit can be confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it is also possible to confirm whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on stop symbol data stored in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  If it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S866). On the other hand, if it is determined not to win, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S867).

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between changes in special symbols performed in the second to ninth special periods after the big hit and the effect display on the effect display device 9 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. .

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the fluctuation pattern PA1-6 of 60 seconds, which is a long fluctuation time, is determined as the special symbol fluctuation display so that the reserved memory can be stored in the first time after the big hit. In conjunction with this, in the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. 47, an instruction effect “Make the hold full!” Is performed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 45, depending on the status of the reserved storage (number and presence / absence of jackpot) immediately before the first variation display after the big hit is finished and the second variation display after the big hit is started, Changes.

  Specifically, when the stored memory can be stored until the upper limit is reached during the first fluctuation display after the big hit, that is, the number of held memories immediately before the second fluctuation display after the big hit is started is 8. In some cases, when the data value of the pending storage buffer corresponding to all the pending memories is “1” or “2” indicating the loss, as shown in FIG. As the variation pattern, the non-reach PA 1-6, which is a variation pattern with a short variation time of 0.5 seconds, is determined for all the eight reserved memories, and is executed eight times continuously. Therefore, all the stored memory changes are executed in 4.0 seconds.

  In the effect display device 9, the process table of the special CP1 (out) is selected and executed over a period of 4.0 seconds in which all the display changes of the stored memory are executed, as will be described later. After the effect that the missiles are continuously fired and the enemy aircraft is shot down is performed, the effect that the enemy aircraft finally remains corresponding to the detachment is performed.

  On the other hand, if data “3” or “4” indicating a big hit is stored in any of the hold memories immediately before the second fluctuation display after the big hit is started, whether the hold memory has reached the upper limit number. Regardless of whether or not, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the variation pattern of the special symbol is a variation pattern so that the variation time until the variation display of the reserved memory which is a big hit ends is 4.0 seconds. Is determined.

  Specifically, in the case of holding storage of the holding storage number 3, that is, in the case of a big hit in the fourth variation display after the big hit, as shown in Example 1 of FIG. As the fluctuation display pattern of the fluctuation display, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PB1-3 having a fluctuation display time of 3.0 seconds is determined, and all the changes in the hold memory before the fourth fluctuation display after the big hit are reached As the pattern, the fluctuation pattern PA1-6 with an extremely short fluctuation time of 0.5 seconds is determined, so that the fluctuation display of the non-reach PB1-3 is ended after the second fluctuation display after the big hit is started. The variation time is 4.0 seconds.

  Further, in the case of holding storage of the holding storage number 6, that is, in the seventh variation display after the big hit, as shown in Example 2 of FIG. 45 (b), as shown in Example 2 of FIG. As a variation display pattern, a variation pattern of non-reach PB1-6 with a variation display time of 1.5 seconds is determined, and variation patterns of all the stored memories before the seventh variation display after the big hit By determining the ultrashort variation pattern PA1-6 with a time of 0.5 seconds, the variation time from the start of the second variation display after the big hit to the end of the variation display of the non-reach PB1-6 4.0 seconds.

  Further, in the case where the reserved memory is stored up to the upper limit number, and the big hit in the reserved memory of the reserved memory number 8 which is the upper limit number, that is, the big hit in the 9th variation display after the big hit, FIG. 45 (b) As shown in Example 3, a variation pattern of non-reach PB1-8 having a variation display time of 0.5 seconds is determined as the variation display pattern of the variation display of the ninth variation after the big hit, and 9 minutes after the big hit. By determining the fluctuation pattern PA1-6 with an extremely short fluctuation time of 0.5 seconds as the fluctuation pattern of all the stored memories before reaching the first fluctuation display, the second fluctuation display after the big hit is started. Until the end of the variable display of the non-reach PB 1-6 is 4.0 seconds.

  In FIG. 45 (b), the above three examples are illustrated. However, in the case of a big hit in the hold storage of other hold storage numbers not illustrated, the second variable display after the big hit is similarly performed. The variation time from the start to the end of the variation display that is a big hit is 4.0 seconds.

  Then, the effect display device 9 selects and executes the special CP2 (winning) process table over a period of 4.0 seconds, which is the changing time until the change display of the reserved storage that is the big hit is completed. Thus, as will be described later, after the effect that the missiles are continuously fired and the enemy aircraft is shot down is performed, the effect that all the enemy aircraft corresponding to the big hit is finally shot down is executed.

  On the other hand, if the data “3” or “4” indicating the big hit is not stored in any of the hold memories immediately before the second fluctuation display after the big hit is started, that is, all the hold memories are lost, And, when the reserved memory has not reached the upper limit number, for example, when only up to six reserved memories can be stored, as shown in FIG. The non-reach PA 1-6, which is an ultra-short variation pattern with a short variation time of 0.5 seconds, is determined for all the six reserved memories, and the effect display device 9 supports non-reach PA 1-6. The CPA 1-6 process table including an effect in which the missile is fired to drop the enemy aircraft but the enemy aircraft remains is selected and executed.

  Next, the effects displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 after the big hit game is finished will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, when the variation of the variation pattern of the super reach C is started as shown in FIG. 46 (A), the display screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed as shown in FIGS. 46 (B) and 46 (C). A battle effect in which a friend character and an enemy character battle each other is displayed. When there is a start prize during the battle performance (change of super reach), as shown in FIG. 46 (C), the on-hold display associated with the start prize is always “●” regardless of the notice mode data. Is displayed.

  When the teammate character wins as a result of the battle effect (when the variation pattern is Super PB3-6), as shown in FIG. 46 (D), the effect symbol is “big hit” on the display screen of the effect display device 9. ”Is derived and displayed in a combination, so that the winning of the jackpot is informed and the game shifts to the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the teammate character is defeated as a result of the battle effect (when the variation pattern is Super PB3-5), the effect symbol is “off” on the display screen of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. "Is derived and displayed in a combination. When the super reach variation ends, the hold display associated with the start winning during the super reach change is updated based on the notice mode data, and the next hold memory change is started.

  In this embodiment, the super reach C is executed over the entire fluctuation pattern of the super reach A to the super reach C. Although the display of the hold memory associated with the start winning during the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern is all indicated by “●”, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, among the fluctuation patterns of the execution of the super reach C In addition, only the display of the hold memory associated with the start winning prize during execution of the battle effect may be displayed with “●”.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (A), when the big hit game is finished, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an effect in which a plurality of fighters as enemy characters fly. Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), the display screen displays the plurality of fighters that have come to the player to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 within 60 seconds. By winning the game ball, an instruction to save the maximum number of pending storages up to 8 is displayed. In addition, all the hold displays currently displayed on the 1st hold memory display part 18c and the 2nd hold memory display part 18d at this time are displayed by "●".

  After a predetermined time or more has elapsed from the state shown in FIG. 47 (B), one hold memory is consumed, the first variation display after the end of the big hit game over 60 seconds of the effect design is started, and the combined hold memory A countdown of 60 seconds, which is the time to accumulate up to 8 numbers, is started. At this time, as shown in FIG. 47C, the display screen displays the remaining number of seconds for storing the number of reserved memories, and the current total number of reserved memories is displayed on the right side of the display screen. On the left side of the display screen, a variation display of the effect symbol is displayed. In addition, the hold display of the increase number hold memory in accordance with the start winning for 60 seconds is all displayed by “●”.

  And as shown in FIG. 47 (D), the remaining number of seconds for storing the number of reserved memories on the display screen has become 0 seconds because the effect design is derived and displayed in a combination of “out of”. Is displayed. At this time, as shown on the right side of the display screen, when the total pending storage number reaches 8, as shown in FIG. 47 (E), during the big hit game and FIGS. 47 (C) to 47 (C). The hold notice mode of the hold storage increased for 60 seconds until D) is determined, and the display is updated to the determined hold notice mode. At this time, the mode of data “2” subject to hold notice is selected and determined from “◆” and “★”, and the form of hold notice of data “3” is selected from “◆”, “★”, and “☆”. It is determined. Further, one hold memory is consumed, and the second display of variation of the effect symbol after the end of the big hit game is started, and an instruction to press the operation unit 50 is displayed to the player.

  When the player presses the operation unit 50, as shown in FIG. 47 (F), an attack effect is performed in which an attack is performed on a plurality of fighters displayed on the display screen. At this time, if the reserved memory consumed is not the “big hit” reserved memory, the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of “out of”, and the third time after the end of the big hit game when one reserved memory is consumed again. The variation display of the effect design is started.

  After that, after the jackpot game is finished, the 9th effect symbol variation display is executed, and the effect symbol is derived and displayed with a combination of “out of”, or the effect symbol is derived and displayed with a combination of “hit”. Until then, the attack effect on the fighter aircraft and the effect symbol variation display with consuming one reserved memory are repeated. It should be noted that the effect symbols after the player presses the pressing portion 50 are derived and displayed in a combination in which the effect symbols are displayed as “out of” by executing a variation display of the ninth effect symbols after the end of the big hit game. Or, until the effect design is derived and displayed in a combination of “big hit”, the variable display time is set to 0.5 seconds and the variable display is repeated.

  If there is a “big hit” hold memory in the hold memory stored in FIG. 47D (in this embodiment, the fifth hold memory is a “big hit (☆)” hold memory). As shown in FIG. 47 (G), when the reserve display is consumed and the variation display of the sixth effect symbol after the big hit game is finished, all the fighters are shot down in the attack effect, and the display screen is displayed. Will indicate that all fighter aircraft have been successfully shot down. After that, as shown in FIG. 47 (H), the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of “big hit”, thereby notifying that the big hit has been won.

  Next, a case where there is a “big hit” hold memory in the hold memory stored when the big hit game is completed will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 48A, when the big hit game is finished, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an effect in which a plurality of fighters that are enemy characters fly. Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), the display screen displays the plurality of fighters that have come to the player to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 within 60 seconds. By winning the game ball, an instruction to save the maximum number of pending storages up to 8 is displayed. In addition, all the hold displays currently displayed on the 1st hold memory display part 18c and the 2nd hold memory display part 18d at this time are displayed by "●".

  After a predetermined time or more has elapsed from the state shown in FIG. 48 (B), one hold memory is consumed, the first variation display after the end of the big hit game over 60 seconds of the effect design is started, and the combined hold memory A countdown of 60 seconds, which is the time to accumulate up to 8 numbers, is started. At this time, as shown in FIG. 48 (C), the display screen displays a message effect that prompts the user to store up to eight holds, together with the remaining number of seconds for storing the number of held memories. Shows the current total number of pending storages, and on the left side of the display screen, a variation display of the effect symbols is displayed. The display of the message effect displayed at this time is terminated when eight total pending storage numbers are accumulated or the countdown of 60 seconds is completed. In addition, the hold display of the increase number hold memory in accordance with the start winning for 60 seconds is all displayed by “●”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 48 (D), the remaining number of seconds for storing the number of reserved memories on the display screen has become 0 seconds because the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of “out of”. Is displayed. At this time, as shown on the right side of the display screen, when the total number of pending storage reaches 8, as shown in FIG. 48 (E), during the big hit game and FIGS. 48 (C) to 48 (C). The hold notice mode of the hold storage increased for 60 seconds until D) is determined, and the display is updated to the determined hold notice mode. At this time, the mode of data “2” subject to hold notice is selected and determined from “◆” and “★”, and the form of hold notice of data “3” is selected from “◆”, “★”, and “☆”. It is determined. Further, one hold memory is consumed, and the second display of variation of the effect symbol after the end of the big hit game is started, and an instruction to press the operation unit 50 is displayed to the player.

  When the player presses the operation unit 50, as shown in FIG. 48 (F), an attack effect is performed in which an attack is performed on a plurality of fighters displayed on the display screen. At this time, if the reserved memory consumed is not the “big hit” reserved memory, the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of “out of”, and the third time after the end of the big hit game when one reserved memory is consumed again. The variation display of the effect design is started.

  Thereafter, the derivation display in the combination of the effect symbol “out” is repeated until immediately before the change in the stored memory stored at the end of the big hit game, and as shown in FIG. 48 (G), at the end of the big hit game. By executing the stored change display of the stored memory, all the fighters are shot down in the attack effect, and the display screen displays that all fighters have been shot down successfully. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48 (H), the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of “big hit”, thereby notifying that the big hit has been won.

  Next, a case where there is no “big hit” hold memory in the hold memory stored during the first variation display of the effect symbol after the big hit game ends will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 49A, when the big hit game is finished, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an effect in which a plurality of fighters that are enemy characters fly. Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), the display screen displays the plurality of fighters that have come to the player to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 within 60 seconds. By winning the game ball, an instruction to save the maximum number of pending storages up to 8 is displayed. In addition, all the hold displays currently displayed on the 1st hold memory display part 18c and the 2nd hold memory display part 18d at this time are displayed by "●".

  After a predetermined time or more has elapsed from the state shown in FIG. 49 (B), one hold memory is consumed, and the first variation display of the effect symbol after the end of the big hit game over 60 seconds of the effect symbol is started, A countdown of 60 seconds, which is a time for accumulating the total pending storage number up to 8, is started. At this time, as shown in FIG. 49C, the display screen displays the remaining number of seconds for storing the number of reserved memories, and the current total number of reserved memories is displayed on the right side of the display screen. On the left side of the display screen, a variation display of the effect symbol is displayed. In addition, the hold display of the increase number hold memory in accordance with the start winning for 60 seconds is all displayed by “●”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (D), the remaining number of seconds for storing the number of reserved memories on the display screen has become 0 seconds because the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of “out of”. Is displayed. At this time, as shown on the right side of the display screen, when the total number of pending storage reaches 8, as shown in FIG. 49 (E), during the big hit game and FIGS. 47 (C) to 47 (C). The hold notice mode of the hold storage increased for 60 seconds until D) is determined, and the display is updated to the determined hold notice mode. Further, one hold memory is consumed, and the second display of variation of the effect symbol after the end of the big hit game is started, and an instruction to press the operation unit 50 is displayed to the player.

  When the player presses the operation unit 50, as shown in FIG. 49 (F), an attack effect is performed in which an attack is performed on a plurality of fighters displayed on the display screen. At this time, if the reserved memory consumed is not the “big hit” reserved memory, the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of “out of”, and the third time after the end of the big hit game when one reserved memory is consumed again. The variation display of the effect design is started.

  After that, if there is no “big hit” hold memory in the hold memory, until the 9th effect symbol variation display after the big hit game is finished, until the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of “out of” The attack effect on the fighter aircraft and the effect symbol variation display while consuming one reserved memory are repeated. It should be noted that the effect symbols after the player presses the pressing portion 50 are derived and displayed in a combination in which the effect symbols are displayed as “out of” by executing a variation display of the ninth effect symbols after the end of the big hit game. Or, until the effect design is derived and displayed in a combination of “big hit”, the variable display time is set to 0.5 seconds and the variable display is repeated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (G), when the display of variation of the 9th effect symbol after the end of the big hit game is executed by consuming the reserved memory, the fighters are shot down except for one in the attack effect. The display screen shows that the fighter has failed to shoot down. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 49 (H), the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of “out”.

  Next, a case will be described in which the total number of pending storages stored during the first variation display of the effect symbol after the end of the big hit game is less than eight.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (A), when the big hit game is finished, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an effect in which a plurality of fighters as enemy characters fly. Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), the display screen shows the plurality of fighters that have come to the player to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 within 60 seconds. By winning the game ball, an instruction to save the maximum number of pending storages up to 8 is displayed. In addition, all the hold displays currently displayed on the 1st hold memory display part 18c and the 2nd hold memory display part 18d at this time are displayed by "●".

  After a predetermined time or more has elapsed from the state shown in FIG. 50 (B), one hold memory is consumed, and the first variation display of the effect symbol after the end of the big hit game over 60 seconds of the effect symbol is started, A countdown of 60 seconds, which is a time for accumulating the total pending storage number up to 8, is started. At this time, as shown in FIG. 50C, the display screen displays the remaining number of seconds for storing the number of reserved memories, and the current total number of reserved memories is displayed on the right side of the display screen. On the left side of the display screen, a variation display of the effect symbol is displayed. In addition, the hold display of the increase number hold memory in accordance with the start winning for 60 seconds is all displayed by “●”.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (D), the number of remaining seconds for storing the number of reserved memories on the display screen has become 0 seconds because the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of “out of”. Is displayed. At this time, as shown on the right side of the display screen, even when the total pending storage number has not reached the maximum number of 8, for example, even when the total pending storage number is 6, FIG. ), One hold memory is consumed, and the second display of variation of the effect symbol after the end of the big hit game is started, and an instruction to the player to press the operation unit 50 is displayed. Is done. At the same time, whether or not to execute the hold notice for the hold display of the hold memory displayed on the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is determined.
The mode of the data “2” and the data “3” that are subject to the pending notice is selected and determined from “◆” and “★”.

  When the player presses the operation unit 50, as shown in FIG. 50 (F), an attack effect is performed in which an attack is performed against a plurality of fighters displayed on the display screen. At this time, if the reserved storage consumed is not the “big hit” reserved storage, the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of “out of”. Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (E), one hold memory is consumed again, and the display of the variation of the third effect symbol after the end of the big hit game is started, and the operation unit 50 is pressed against the player. An instruction to operate is displayed.

  Thereafter, until the total number of pending storage stored during the first variation display of the effect symbol after the end of the big hit game is 0, or until the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination where the effect symbol is “big hit”, FIG. After starting the display of variation of the effect symbol by consuming one hold memory shown in FIG. 2, an instruction to the player to press the operation unit 50, and after the player presses the operation unit 50 The derivation display with the combination of the attack effect on the fighter plane and the “designated” effect design shown in FIG. 50 (F) is repeated six times in succession.

  And, if there is no “big hit” hold memory in the hold memory stored during the fluctuation display of the first effect symbol after the big hit game ends, after the total hold memory number becomes 0, the total hold memory FIG. 50 (E) shows the difference between 8 which is the maximum number of numbers and 6 which is the total number of pending storage stored during the display of the variation of the first effect symbol after the jackpot game ends. FIG. 50 after the start of the change display of the effect symbol due to the consumption of one hold memory, the instruction to press the operation unit 50 to the player, and the player pressing the operation unit 50 The game ball starts at the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 based on the combination of the attacking effect on the fighter plane shown in (F) and the combination of the design symbol “out of” or “big hit”. Run every time you win.

  In this embodiment, in the first fluctuation display after the big hit game ends, if the big hit flag is not set, the fluctuation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-0 is always determined, and the fluctuation time is further 60 seconds. The variation of the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-5 is executed, and the player is made to win the game ball to the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14 during the variation of the variation pattern of the PA 1-5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIG. 51 as a first modification, the first time after the end of the big hit game When the big hit flag is not set and the total number of pending storages is less than 6 (5 or less), the change pattern type of non-reach CA2-0 is always determined. The change pattern of the non-reach PA1-5 is executed essentially, and sufficient time is secured to store the maximum number of the total pending storage number of 8 while the big hit flag is not set and the total pending storage When the number is 6 or more, by always determining the variation pattern type of super CA2-7, the variation time of super PA3-1, super PA3-2, super Any variation pattern of PB3-1, super PB3-2, and super PB3-5 may be executed.

  Thus, in the first fluctuation display after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 changes when the big hit flag is not set and the total number of pending storage is less than six (five or less). By executing this, it is possible to secure enough time to store up to 8 total pending numbers, while the big hit flag is not set in the first fluctuation display after the big hit game ends and the total is added Any of Super PA3-1, Super PA3-2, Super PB3-1, Super PB3-2, Super PB3-5, whose fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 when the number of reserved memories is 6 or more When the fluctuation pattern is executed, while the player is expected to become a big hit in the first fluctuation display after the big hit game ends, the total number of pending holds can be accumulated up to eight Summing hold and a combination of performance symbols to be "off" is derived displayed in a short time-varying than when storing the number is less than 6, it is possible to perform a variation of the second and subsequent post jackpot gaming termination.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the first fluctuation display after the big hit game ends, if the big hit flag is not set, the fluctuation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-0 is always determined, and the fluctuation time is further 60 seconds. The variation of the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-5 is executed, and the player is made to win the game ball to the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14 during the variation of the variation pattern of the PA 1-5. Thus, the total pending storage number is stored up to 8 which is the maximum number, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first fluctuation display after the big hit game, the big hit flag is set. Even in the case where it is, the variation for 60 seconds may be performed in the same manner as the variation of the variation pattern of PA1-5 so as to be a big hit. Hereinafter, this case is shown as Modification 2.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52, non-reach PB1-9, in which the special figure fluctuation time is 60 seconds, is set as a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the special symbol fluctuation display result becomes a big hit symbol. . As shown in FIG. 53 (a), a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is included in the variation pattern type determination table 132d used when all the big hits are made in the first variation display after the big hit game ends. All the determination values are set for the non-reach CA3-4 variation pattern type.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), the hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137j shows the change pattern when the change display result is determined to be “big hit” in the first fluctuation display after the big hit game ends. It is a table referred to in order to determine a variation pattern based on a random number for determination (random 3). In the hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137j, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) are set as the fluctuation patterns of the non-reach PB1-9. Therefore, when a big hit is made in the first fluctuation display after the big hit game ends, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PB 1-9 is uniquely determined.

  Next, the effect displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 at the end of the big hit game will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), when the big hit game is finished, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an effect in which a plurality of fighters as enemy characters fly. Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), the display screen displays the plurality of fighters that have come to the player to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 within 60 seconds. By winning the game ball, an instruction to save the maximum number of pending storages up to 8 is displayed.

  After a predetermined time or more has elapsed from the state shown in FIG. 47 (B), one hold memory is consumed, the first variation display after the end of the big hit game over 60 seconds of the effect design is started, and the combined hold memory A countdown of 60 seconds, which is the time to accumulate up to 8 numbers, is started. At this time, as shown in FIG. 47C, the display screen displays the remaining number of seconds for storing the number of reserved memories, and the current total number of reserved memories is displayed on the right side of the display screen. On the left side of the display screen, a variation display of the effect symbol is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 47D, if the reserved memory consumed in the fluctuation is a “big hit” reserved memory, the remaining number of seconds for storing the number of reserved memories on the display screen becomes 0 second. At the same time, the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of “big hit”. In this way, when the big hit flag is set in the first fluctuation after the big hit game ends, the player displays the same special figure fluctuation time fluctuation display in both cases when the big hit flag is not set. It becomes possible to expect a big hit in the variable display while accumulating 8 memories.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the change display of the change pattern of PA1-5 is being executed, the hold notice is not executed. Therefore, before the eight hold memories are accumulated in the change display of the change pattern of PA1-5. The game is stopped by suggesting the possibility of a big hit by the hold notice, and the display of the fluctuation of the special period is not executed without storing 8 hold memories, and the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is lowered. This can be prevented.

  In addition, since the hold notice whose execution is restricted during the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 is immediately implemented according to the end of the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5, the execution of the hold notice is excessively restricted. Can be avoided.

  In addition, for example, when eight special memories are stored and the variable period display is implemented, the percentage of the preliminary notice is executed more than when eight special memories are not stored and the special period variable display is not performed. Since the change display of the special period and the hold notice are linked with each other, the hold notice can be executed at an appropriate frequency corresponding to whether or not the change display of the special period is executed.

  In addition, for example, when eight hold memories are accumulated and the variable period display is performed, the hold notice is executed in a mode different from the case where eight special memories are not accumulated and the special period variable display is not performed. Therefore, the hold notice can be executed in an appropriate manner corresponding to the presence / absence of execution of variable display during the special period.

  Further, when the number of reserved memories is less than six, the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 with a long variable display time that tends to accumulate eight reserved memories at a high rate is determined. Even if the number is less than six, the specific condition is satisfied and the specific effect is implemented, so that the player's willingness to satisfy the specific condition can be aroused.

  Also, when there is a jackpot holding memory with a high ratio of the special period variable display, the message effect is executed and the special period variable display is suggested, so the special period variable display is executed. It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not eight reserved storage numbers are accumulated.

  In addition, it is possible to avoid a decrease in the player's attention to the hold notice by executing the hold notice about the hold rich corresponding to establishment during execution of the message effect.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern of the long variation time is implemented for the first time after the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the big hit, a predetermined number of fluctuations ( In the case of shifting to the high base state only (for example, 100 times), the fluctuation pattern of the long fluctuation time is implemented in the fluctuation display of the 100th time when the high base state ends, and the reserved memory is stored, and the 101st to 108th times are stored. The fluctuation display may be a special period for performing the specific effect, or a fluctuation pattern of a long fluctuation time may be implemented at other timing, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Moreover, in the said Example, only the big hit, the fluctuation pattern of a long fluctuation time is implemented the first time after this big hit, and the variation display of the second to ninth times after the big hit is a special period for performing a specific effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of these big hits, small hits are performed, and a long fluctuation pattern is performed for the first time after the small hits, so that 2 The 9th to 9th fluctuation display may be a special period for carrying out a specific performance, and in this way, the number of game balls (game value) that a player can acquire is less than the big hit. In such a case, by implementing a variation pattern of a long variation time, it is possible to increase the possibility that the specific effect will be implemented, and to give the player a privilege that allows the specific effect to appear. Interest It may be possible to improve.

  Further, the timing of executing the fluctuation pattern of the long fluctuation time after the big hit or the small hit is not limited to the first fluctuation number after the hit or the 100th time when the time reduction ends, and an appropriate number of times may be set. Well, for example, a special period in which a long variation pattern is performed at a predetermined number of times such as the seventh or 77th after a big hit or a small hit, and then the second to ninth changes are displayed for a specific effect. It is also good.

  In addition, the timing for executing the fluctuation pattern of these long fluctuation times is set according to the hit type such as the big hit type or the small hit type, etc. A long fluctuation time variation pattern may be implemented.

  Further, instead of using the big hit or the small hit as a trigger, a long fluctuation pattern may be implemented at irregular timings in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition regarding the game.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the variable display is performed in the order of winning the start is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display is performed with priority on the second start winning. Anyway.

  Further, in the above embodiment, if there is a difference in the jackpot type (for example, the number of rounds, probability variation / non-accuracy variation, etc.) between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the significance of winning in both starting winning prizes is diminished. For this reason, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are illustrated with no difference in jackpot type (for example, the number of rounds), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol is not limited to this. You may make it provide a difference in jackpot type (For example, the number of rounds, a probability variation / non-probability variation, etc.) with a figure and a 2nd special figure.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although all the hold memories, ie, all the 1st hold memories and the 2nd hold memories, are made into the object of special production, this invention is not limited to this, The 1st hold memory Only the four reserved memories or only the four reserved memories of the second reserved memory may be targeted for special effects.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which pachinko balls as game media are paid out is illustrated as the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these gaming media are used as gaming machines. Enclosed type in which the number of pachinko balls enclosed and lent out and the number of pachinko balls granted according to winnings are added, while the number of pachinko balls used in the game is subtracted and stored Without using gaming machines or pachinko balls, for example, the value of points and points lent out in response to loan requests and the value of points and points given in accordance with winnings are all stored as credits and stored as credits It may be a gaming machine capable of playing a game using only the value provided. In this case, these points, points, and the like correspond to game media, and credits become game value.

  In the present embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 101 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one change pattern designation command is used when the change is started. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the change pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 101 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the CPU 56 uses the first command to indicate whether or not there is a pseudo-continuity, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (if not reaching, before so-called second stop. ) Command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode, and the second command has reached reach, such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if not reach, after so-called second stop) It is also possible to send a command indicating the fluctuation time or fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 56 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 101 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the display form corresponding to hold | maintenance memory | storage was illustrated as a display mode which implements a hold notice, and the form which implements a notice effect is illustrated, this invention is limited to this. However, these display modes may be modes in which colors, patterns, and the like are changed. These display modes may be appropriately selected as long as they can be identified.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although it is supposed that the execution conditions of special continuous production will be eight hold memories, this invention is not limited to this, These reservation conditions exceed eight hold memories. It is also possible that an invalid over-start winning has occurred, that the reserved memory has reached a predetermined number (for example, 7) less than the upper limit, or that a predetermined starting number or more has been received within a predetermined time. .

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the special continuous effect performed continuously over eight fluctuations is illustrated as a special effect of this invention, this invention is not limited to this, These The special effect may be a special look-ahead effect performed during one change, or a specific notification lamp (red rotating light) when the execution condition for the special continuous effect is satisfied regardless of the change. Etc. may be turned on to notify 100% reliability that there is a jackpot holding memory.

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

Claims (1)

Based on the establishment of the starting condition, a specific display result predetermined as the display result of the identification information is derived to the variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving the display result. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when
For variable display of identification information that has not yet started even though the start condition is satisfied, information for determining whether or not to make the specific display result is stored as pending information within a predetermined upper limit storage number range Possible hold storage means;
Based on the hold information read from the hold storage means when starting the variable display of the identification information, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is the specific display result, and the variable display is started. Starting time determining means for determining one variable display pattern from among a plurality of variable display patterns having different time until a display result is derived;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the start time determining means;
Pre-start determination means for determining whether the specific display result is obtained in the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition based on the establishment of the start condition, before determination by the start time determination means;
Based on the determination result of the pre-start determination means, the possibility of the specific display result in the variable display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means is variable and the identification information corresponding to the hold information is variablely displayed. Prefetching notice effect execution means for executing a prefetching notice effect that suggests before
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect when a predetermined specific condition related to an increase in the number of hold information stored in the hold storage means is satisfied;
With
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the prior determination means determines a specific display pattern of a long variable display time at which the specific condition is easily satisfied at a higher rate than other display patterns,
The pre-reading notice effect executing means does not execute the pre-reading notice effect during variable display of the specific display pattern determined by the prior determination means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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