JP2014184078A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a performance effect of a specific performance.SOLUTION: Holding storage includes a jackpot, execution of read-ahead notice is determined by a lottery, and a read-ahead notice count counter is increased by 1 when the read-ahead notice is not executed. After that, when new holding storage exists, the holding storage is non-ready-to-win losing, and a value of the read-ahead notice count counter is equal to or more than 8, the hold storage is displayed in blue holding at a ratio of 100 percent as a performance of the read-ahead notice.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that a game medium has passed through a starting area provided in the gaming area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived to a variable display means for deriving the result.

  As generally known as this type of gaming machine, each can be identified based on the fact that the game medium (game ball) has passed through the start area (start prize opening) provided in the game area. Identification that is advantageous for the player when a specific display result (big hit display result) is derived to variable display means for performing variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of multiple types of identification information (design) and deriving the display result There was something that controlled to the gaming state (big hit gaming state).

  There has also been proposed a gaming machine that displays a hold memory corresponding to each hold memory in a manner in which the number of stored hold information can be visually recognized. Also, a gaming machine has been proposed that pre-reads the display result corresponding to the hold information and executes a specific effect (pre-read notice effect) before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is executed. In addition, a gaming machine in which the appearance rate of various reach changes depending on the number of variable displays has been proposed (Patent Document 1). Furthermore, a gaming machine in which the notice appearance rate changes according to the game history such as the number of jackpots and game time has been proposed (Patent Document 2).

JP-A-8-131622 (paragraph number 0004, FIG. 18) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-79856 (paragraph numbers 0004 to 0011, FIGS. 17 and 21)

  However, in the above-mentioned patent document 1, the appearance rate of reach is made different according to the number of fluctuations, and in patent document 2, the appearance rate of notice is made different depending on the number of jackpots and the game time. Based on the fact that the specific effect was not executed for a predetermined period, the specific effect was not easily executed. Therefore, there is a problem that the player's expectation for the specific effect cannot be sufficiently increased, and the effect of the specific effect cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the effect of a specific effect.

(1) Based on the fact that the game medium (game ball) has passed through the start area (the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14), a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols and effects) that can be distinguished from each other. A game machine that controls to a specific gaming state (hit game state) advantageous to the player when the specific display result (hit display result) is derived to the variable display means that performs variable display of the symbol) and derives the display result ( Pachinko machine 1)
Information for determining whether or not to use the specific display result for variable display of identification information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the start area is within a predetermined upper limit storage number range. Hold storage means (game control microcomputer 560, RAM 55, first hold storage buffer, second hold storage buffer) that can be stored as hold information (first hold memory, second hold memory);
Starting time determining means for determining whether or not to derive and display the specific display result when starting variable display of identification information (game controlling microcomputer 560, S51 to S75 in FIG. 13) When,
Prior to determination by the start time determination means, pre-start determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed (game control microcomputer 560, S1217 and S1228 in FIG. 11, S220 in FIG. 12). S221),
Variable display execution means (game control microcomputer 560, S303, S304 in FIG. 10) for executing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the start time determination means;
Based on the determination result of the pre-start determination means, specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect at a predetermined rate before the variable display of the identification information to be determined is started (effect control microcomputer 100, S791 in FIG. 15 and FIGS. 18 to 19),
The variable display execution means executes the reach variable display at the same rate regardless of the number of stored hold information stored in the hold storage means (the game control microcomputer 560, the reach variation pattern is shown in FIG. (It is executed at a certain rate by the judgment table),
The specific effect execution means executes the specific effect at a rate higher than the predetermined rate when the specific effect has not been executed for a predetermined period (when the value of the prefetch notice counter is ≧ 8) (for effect control) If the value of the prefetching advance notice counter is ≧ 8 as shown in the microcomputer 100, S737 to S738 in FIGS. 17 and 19, the prefetching notice is executed).

  According to such a configuration, since the specific effect is executed at a rate higher than the predetermined rate when the specific effect is not executed for a predetermined period, the effect of the specific effect can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the hold display means (the microcomputer 100 for the effect control, the effect display device 9) for performing the hold display capable of specifying the storage number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means. Further comprising
The specific effect is an effect (the effect control microcomputer 100, S730 and S736 in FIG. 18) for changing the display mode of the hold display.

  According to such a configuration, since the specific effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect of the hold display can be improved.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the specific effect execution means performs the specific effect when the specific effect has not been executed for a predetermined period (when the value of the pre-reading notice counter is ≧ 8). Of the first specific effects and the second specific effects, the ratios of the display results derived and displayed are different, and the specific effects with the low ratio of the specific display results derived and displayed are executed at a high rate (the effect control microcomputer 100). As shown in S737 to S738 of FIG. 17 and FIG. 98, when the value of the pre-reading notice number counter is ≧ 8, it is displayed with a low expectation blue hold).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific effect is not executed for a predetermined period, the specific display result is derived and displayed out of the first specific effect and the second specific effect in which the ratio of the specific display result being derived and displayed is different. Since the specific effect with a low ratio is executed at a high rate, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive sense of expectation to the specific effect.

(4) In the gaming machines according to (1) to (3), the pre-start determination unit is a holding storage that is a non-reach variable display in which the specific display result is not derived and displayed and is not the reach variable display, It is possible to determine whether or not the hold storage is variable reach display (production control microcomputer 100, S720 in FIG. 18),
The specific effect executing means, when the specific effect is not executed for a predetermined period (when the value of the prefetch notice counter is ≧ 8),
When the pre-start determination means determines that the storage is a non-reach variable display, the specific effect is executed at a rate higher than the predetermined rate (the effect control microcomputer 100, S737 in FIG. 19). In the case of non-reach as shown in S738, when the value of the prefetch notice counter is ≧ 8, the prefetch notice is executed at a rate of 100%).
If it is determined by the pre-start determining means that the hold storage is the reach variable display, the specific effect is executed at a rate irrespective of whether or not the specific effect has not been executed for a predetermined period (effect control micro). As shown in the computer 100, S722 to S724, and S731 to S733 in FIG. 18, the prefetching notice effect is determined in the reach variation pattern regardless of the value of the prefetching notice counter.

  According to such a configuration, when the specific effect is not executed for a predetermined period, the specific effect is executed at a rate higher than the predetermined rate when it is determined that the storage is a non-reach variable display. When the non-reach variable display is used, the specific effect is executed at a rate irrespective of whether or not the specific effect is executed for a predetermined period. When the is not executed, the specific effect is executed at a constant frequency regardless of the number of stored hold information. In addition, since the reach variable display is executed at the same rate regardless of the number of stored hold information, the reach variable display also has a specific effect at a constant frequency regardless of whether or not the specific effect has been executed for a predetermined period. Is executed. Therefore, the reliability (big hit reliability) when the specific effect is executed can be made constant regardless of the number of holds, and a sense of expectation for the reach variable display can be secured.

(5) In the gaming machines according to (2) to (4), the variable display means includes first identification information (first special symbol) based on a game medium passing through the first starting area of the starting area. ) Starting variable display and deriving and displaying the display result (first special symbol display 8a), and second identification information (second display) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second starting area. Second variable display means (second special symbol display unit 8b) for starting variable display of the special symbol and deriving and displaying the display result,
The variable display of the second identification information (second special symbol) on the second variable display means is executed in preference to the variable display of the first identification information (first special symbol) on the first variable display means. ,
On-hold display restriction for controlling the on-hold display corresponding to the first identification information so that it is difficult to visually recognize when the on-screen display of the second identification information is executed after the variable display of the first identification information is executed. Means (production control microcomputer 100, hides the hold display corresponding to the first special symbol);
After the variable display of the first identification information is controlled to be difficult to visually recognize by the hold display restriction unit, the hold display corresponding to the first identification information is executed based on execution of the variable display of the first identification information. Hold display restarting means for ending control to a state that is difficult to visually recognize (microcomputer for effect control 100, displaying a hold display corresponding to the first special symbol).

  According to such a configuration, when the variable display of the second identification information that is preferentially executed is executed, the first reserved storage display is controlled so that it is difficult to visually recognize. When the hold notice effect is executed in the gaming machine that is executed in preference to the variable display of the first identification information, the fairness of the game can be ensured.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between prefetch notice effect and the number of reservations. It is a figure which shows a prefetch notice determination table and a prefetch notice effect determination table in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice processing.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine. A starting area provided in the gaming area is a gaming medium. When the specific display result is derived to the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified and deriving the display result based on the fact that the game has passed, the specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player Any gaming machine may be used as long as the gaming machine is controlled.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

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

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 having the trigger button 125 are provided as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. Further, as the operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (for presentation) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

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

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. In addition, the reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than a special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, after displaying a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image), in the final effect display before displaying and displaying the display result A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a medium effect symbol during fluctuation, is executed. Also, in normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, the type of background image (the image that constitutes the background of the symbol) is not different from the image that was displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the aforementioned moving image. A relatively simple presentation display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol arrangements) such as three symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

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

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0) The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable display, and the big hit game is not executed), and the variable display time (variable time) is set. When the time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed. In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold.

  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. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. 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, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, The first start condition that enables the display of the variation of one special symbol is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. 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 start condition that allows the variable symbol display to start is established), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. 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.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 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. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 is reminded of the jackpot display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  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. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

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

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, “low accuracy low base state” and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  In this embodiment, when controlled to the high probability state, it is controlled to the short time state and the high base state, but the short time state and the high base state have the same control start condition and end condition, The state of being controlled to the short time state and the high base may be represented by the term of the short time state, and may be represented by the term of the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the non-time-short state, and the low base state (low probability low base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to a probability variation state, a time-short state, and a high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 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 a 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. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operator's operation action on the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, or sudden hit jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to the case where the time-short state is not, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is increased, and the reach type is Even when selected, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the short-time state by setting the ratio that the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach with the shortest fluctuation time is selected among the fluctuation pattern types to be higher. Become.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C is determined to be a probable big hit than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol has a higher probability of being a probable big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. It should be noted that the ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot may be the same in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  In FIG. 6, (a) shows a determination table for when the normal state is shifted, and (b) shows a determination table for when the time-short state is shifted. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between random 3 and each variation pattern for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds).

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Normal jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “ordinary jackpot”. “Probability variation jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes the display result of “probability variation big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “super-reaching out” shown in the “variation pattern” column is “the super-reaching variation pattern resulting in the out-of-range display result”.

  In the table of “Random 2 number” and “Variation pattern type” in the table of FIG. 6, the function as a variation pattern type determination table section showing the relationship between “Random 2 number” and “Variation pattern type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, all values of random 2 (1 to 251) are divided into a plurality of numerical ranges for each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal” and “reach”. Assigned. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 40 out of 251, the variation pattern type is It is determined to be “reach”.

  In the table of FIG. 6, the fields described as “3 random numbers” and “variation patterns” indicate a function as a variation pattern determination table section indicating the relationship between “3 random numbers” and “variation patterns”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the “reach” type are “normal reach miss” and “super reach miss”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “reach” is selected, “normal reach deviation” and “ The variation pattern is selected and determined from “Super-reaching”.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time-short state, when the variation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of deviation from the normal state and from the short-time state is constant regardless of the number of holds.

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  The time fluctuation state determination table of FIG. 6B is a normal fluctuation whose fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) compared to the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. The data is set so that the ratio determined to (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is high and the ratio determined to reach fluctuation having a fluctuation time longer than the normal fluctuation is low. Further, as a variation pattern of the normal variation, a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is set in the short-time state deviation time determination table of FIG. 6B compared to the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. .

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed with a change time shorter than that in the mean time. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-short state.

  In addition, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B that are selected when there is a loss, the data is selected so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high and low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Is set. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the percentage of super reach reach production (the percentage of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is a loss. By performing the reach production, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 6D that is selected when a promising big hit out of the big hits has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of the super reach reach is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Note that such a variation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storage (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that display variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storage is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storage is less than the predetermined number It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control for shortening. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of stored holds is 3 or more).

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 6 shows specific command data regarding the effect control command, and the relationship between the name of the command and the designated content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560 for effect control commands, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). When a unique number is assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect symbol variation display.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

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

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability / low base state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total number (total pending storage count) of the first pending storage count and the second pending storage count. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that 1 is added to the total pending storage count. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a start winning designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has been won is transmitted as the hold storage information, and the total reserved storage number However, the effect control command transmitted as the hold storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition) indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the command indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has decreased) is transmitted. (Second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 12), whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the start winning, whether the big hit type, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 8A, the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of reserved memories (in this example, 8). ) Is reserved. FIG. 88A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the reserved specific area. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 8B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but instead are stored in a variation pattern setting process (described later) You may make it extract at the time of the change of special symbols).

  As described later, the data stored in the hold specific area and the storage area as described above is read at the start winning prize and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. It is done.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize port 13 or the second start prize slot 14, the main board 31 is made up of three commands, that is, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, and a total pending storage number designation command. To the effect control board 80. Various commands such as the received symbol designation command, variation type command, and total pending memory number designation command can be stored in association with each other in the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, a storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

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

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for normal symbol determination (random 4) and a big hit type determination random number (random 1) used for game control is performed ( Random number update process for determination: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the random counter for generating the initial value random number (random 4 initial value determining random number, etc.) and the display random number (random 2, 3) (initial value). Random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

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

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (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, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). 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, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores first storage data (first storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning port 13. A storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer for storing reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 are provided. . In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of reserved memories is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S311.
In the start winning determination process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  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 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 adds up the total number of reserved storage counters in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 described in FIG. Data indicating “first” is set in the area corresponding to the value of (S1215).

  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 13a is turned on in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. When the second 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).

  As shown in FIG. 8 (A), 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. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the 2 start winning opening 14. Therefore, the winning order to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 is stored in the hold memory specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  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. 8B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If 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 reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1223). 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 (S1224), and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

  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. 7B) (see FIG. 7B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1229), and control for transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) CPU 56 performs the second start Every time a winning prize is awarded to the winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing and the big hit type are determined, or the variation pattern (variation pattern type) is determined in the variation pattern setting processing. In addition, the display of the variation based on the start winning is started at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 separately. Before being awarded, the winning effect production process is executed to pre-read whether or not to win, and the type and variation pattern of the big win. By doing so, the variation display result is predicted in advance before the effect symbol variation display is executed, and the effect control CPU 101 changes the effect symbol based on the determination result at the time of winning, as will be described later. A pre-reading notice is executed to predict that a big hit will occur during the display (possibility of a big hit).

  In this embodiment, an example in which the pre-reading notice is executed for both the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol will be described. However, only the first special symbol is displayed during the low base state. The prefetch notice may be executed as a target, and the prefetch notice may be executed only for the second special symbol during the high base state.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 is set with a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state). It is confirmed whether or not (S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data indicating “displacement” in the symbol designation command ( S223). As a result, a symbol designating command indicating “displacement” is output at the time of starting winning.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S224). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in S1217), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first special) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the big hit type is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at S1228 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. It is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (S225). For example, when it is determined that “normal big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating that “normal big hit” is set in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that “probability big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating “probability big hit” in the symbol designation command. As a result, when a big win is reached, a symbol designation command indicating that “normal big hit” or “probability big hit” is output at the time of starting winning.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in S1216 and S1227 to determine each display result set in S223 and S225 and the variation pattern according to the gaming state ( S226). For example, in this embodiment, since the table used for determining the variation pattern type differs depending on whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is in the time saving state, in S226, the variation pattern is determined. When the variable display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the time reduction flag (the flag set when the time reduction control is performed) for the target hold storage data Recognize the gaming state, select the table used for determining the variation pattern based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and use the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) for variation pattern Determine.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variation type command (S227). Thereby, at the time of starting winning, a variation type command indicating the variation type is output.

  In addition, there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in S221 at the time of the start winning, until the start of the variation display based on the start winning actually. There is. For this reason, the gaming state has changed from the confirmation of whether or not it is in the probable variation state in S221 until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the gaming state depends on the number of variations). In the case of a change, the game state may change from the probability change state to the normal state until the number of changes is up to 100 and after 100. Therefore, the gaming state determined in S222 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not always match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory may be specified, and the determination at the time of starting winning may be performed based on the changed game state. . In addition, the game state when the variation display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter for the hold storage data to be determined as the big hit Is recognized, the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot type determination random number (random R). You may do it.

  Moreover, you may confirm whether it is a time-short state at the time of a start winning prize. In such a case, the variable display may be executed a plurality of times until the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. Therefore, the game state has changed after confirming whether it is in the short-time state or not until the display of fluctuation based on the start winning is actually started (for example, when the game state changes depending on the number of fluctuations). In addition, there are cases where the gaming state changes from the short-time state to the normal state up to 100 times and after 100 times.) Therefore, the gaming state determined at the time of starting winning is not always the same as the gaming state determined at the start of variation. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory may be specified, and the determination at the time of starting winning may be performed based on the changed game state. . In addition, with respect to the on-hold storage data to be subjected to the determination of the variation pattern, based on the data indicating the game state, such as a time-count counter, the gaming state when the variation display based on the on-hold storage data is executed, Based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected, and the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2). May be.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 8A) is “first”. It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S54).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

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

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

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

  One is subtracted from the count value of the total pending memory number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total pending memory number (S57). 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.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the holding storage buffer, and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passing process or S1227 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is a normal game. When the state is short or short, 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. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the jackpot end process (S307 in FIG. 10) when the probability variation jackpot is reached, and then the condition that the next jackpot has been determined or the variation display resulting in an outlier display result. When the condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) has been executed is satisfied, the variation display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation jackpot”, “7” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined as “normal jackpot”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) Then, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating SR3-1 for prefetching notice determination and various random numbers including SR3-2 for determining the prefetching notice effect content is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR3-2 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each. By being extracted at a predetermined timing, it is used as a random number. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received variation pattern command is received, the effect symbol variation display is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect symbol variation display is stopped. Fluctuation pattern command includes length of fluctuation time, presence / absence of reach production, reach type when executing reach production (type of normal reach, super reach, etc.), and fluctuation display result (type of big hit, disengagement, big hit), etc. Information required for designating the variable display mode is a command including specific data. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on determining whether the game is out of play or jackpot based on the display result designation command and determining the jackpot type when the jackpot is hit.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the process of S791, and then performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols, but the control related to the change display of the effect symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  Pre-reading notice process (S791): It is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed, and when the pre-reading notice is executed, processing such as determination of the pre-read notice effect mode is performed. The specific processing content of S791 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (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 variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on a random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. In response to the received variation pattern command, an effect pattern at the time of variation display of the effect symbol is selected, and the timing of the variation display time timer for timing the variation time of the variation display to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and display result designation command, for example. The stop symbol of the symbol is determined. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), according to the display result, random number values of a kind necessary for determining various display results from the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol Are extracted, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR1-1 for determining a left effect symbol (left symbol), a random value SR1-2 for determining a middle effect symbol (middle symbol), a right effect symbol ( (Right design) Control is made so that the numerical data indicating each of the determination random numbers SR1-3 and the like can be counted. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR3 and the like is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the production control microcomputer 100, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined numerical range. , And are used as random numbers by being extracted at a timing determined for each. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a loss symbol determination data table (random) is stored in the ROM 102. The data table that shows the relationship between the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are out of the numerical value), and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the stop symbols that result in the variation display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, respectively. Determined as a combination. Further, when determining the combination of non-reach off symbols in this way, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of accidental big hit symbols, correction is made so that it becomes a combination of off symbols ( For example, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined. The combination of non-reach off symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining a combination of symbols that are out of reach, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR 1-1 to SR 1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a data table for determining a symbol that is stored in the ROM 102 is stored. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is determined as the stop symbol of each effect symbol (left and right effect symbols) forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-2 Is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (medium effect symbol) that stops last. The combination of the out-of-reach symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination is determined according to the jackpot type. For example, when it is a probable big hit, a combination of probable big hit symbols reminiscent of a probable big hit (for example, a symbol with any odd number of symbols such as “7, 7, 7” for the left, middle, and right production symbols) Selection). In addition, when it is a normal big hit, a combination of normal big hit symbols reminiscent of a normal big hit (for example, a symbol with any even number of symbols such as “2, 2, 2” for the left, middle, and right production symbols) Selection).

  When it is decided to make a probable big hit, use the probable big hit symbol determination table (data table showing the relationship between the random value and the left, middle and right effect symbols that become the probable big hit symbol) stored in the ROM 102. Then, a combination in which the left, middle and right effect symbols are arranged in any odd number is selected and determined. In the probability variation big hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is a combination of probability variation jackpot symbols using the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the probability variation big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

  Further, when it is decided to make a normal jackpot, a normal jackpot symbol determination table stored in the ROM 102 (a data table showing the relationship between random numbers and left, middle and right effect symbols which become the normal jackpot symbol). Is used to select and determine a combination in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are arranged in any even number of symbols. In the normal jackpot symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined even numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of the normal jackpot symbol, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is the combination of the normal jackpot symbol using the normal jackpot symbol determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the normal jackpot symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of normal reach are performed. Furthermore, when super reach is designated in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of super reach are performed.

  And in the production control microcomputer 100, it can recognize that it is in the probability variation state based on the probability variation state designation command, and can recognize that it is in the time reduction state based on the time reduction state designation command. With the production device, a specific production can be performed according to the probability variation state and the short time state.

  For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the gaming state is in any state based on the normal state designation command, the short time state designation command, the probability variation state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The data for specifying these is stored, and the gaming state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the rendering control microcomputer 100 has a rendering mode according to the current gaming state. It is possible to execute the variation display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, whether or not to make a big hit in addition to the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern command, and if it is possible to specify the type of big hit, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, And based on the information of the type of jackpot, you may make it determine the combination of the stop symbol of an effect symbol.

  Next, the prefetch notice effect performed in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the pre-reading notice effect and the number of holds. The hatched circles in FIG. 16 indicate the hold memory when the prefetch notice effect is executed, and the numbers described in the other hold memories are more than the hold memory where the prefetch notice effect is executed. The number indicating the number of the reserved memory from the reserved memory in which the pre-reading notice effect is executed is the reserved memory that has been subsequently won.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the prefetching notice effect is executed, the display mode of the hold memory changes, and the prefetch notice effect is executed at a high rate based on the next hold memory after 8 counts from the changed hold memory. The As the content of the pre-reading notice, the hold display is changed from the normal mode (the hold display is displayed in white) to either red having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal mode or blue having a lower jackpot expectation than the normal mode. An effect of changing the display mode is executed. In the following description, the white reserved memory display in the normal mode is “white reserved”, the red reserved memory display with a high jackpot expectation is “red hold”, and the blue reserved memory display with a low jackpot expectation is displayed. Called “blue hold”.

  In this way, when the prefetching notice is not executed for a predetermined period, the prefetching notice is executed at a high rate, so that the effect of the prefetching notice can be improved. Further, in the pre-reading notice, since the display mode of the hold display is an effect of changing from the normal mode of white hold to the special mode of blue hold or red hold, the effect of holding display can be improved.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the prefetch notice determination table and the prefetch notice effect determination table in a table format. The prefetch notice determination table is a data table used when determining the presence or absence of a prefetch notice effect (whether or not to execute the prefetch notice effect) in the prefetch notice process (S791). The prefetching notice effect determination table is a data table used when determining the contents of the prefetching notice effect (the effect of prefetching notice) in the prefetching notice process (S791). In FIG. 17, (A) to (C) show prefetching notice determination tables, and (D) to (G) show prefetching notice effect determination tables.

  As shown in FIG. 18 to be described later, the effect control CPU 101 checks the stored content in the start winning reception command buffer in which various commands sent from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 are stored in the pre-reading notice process. Then, when the combined pending number designation command, the symbol designation command, and the variation type designation command are received among the variation pattern commands, it is determined whether or not the new pending storage is the reach variation pattern. Next, it is determined whether or not the display result of the new hold storage is a big hit. If the new reserved memory is a variation pattern of reach jackpot (the production symbols are aligned after reaching and the jackpot display result is obtained), the look-ahead is determined by using the reach jackpot prefetch notice determination table of FIG. The presence or absence of a notice is determined. Further, in the case of a variation pattern in which the new stored memory is out of reach (the symbols are not aligned after reach and the display result is out of reach), the prefetch notice is made using the reach outlook prefetch notice determination table in FIG. The presence or absence of is determined. In addition, the new hold memory is a fluctuation pattern of non-reach out-of-reach (becomes a display result of out-of-reach and out-of-reach), and a pre-read notice number counter (pre-read notice notice is executed after the pre-read notice effect is executed) If the value of the counter that counts the number of pending storages that are not stored) is less than 8, the non-reach out-of-reach prefetch notice counter value in FIG. 17C <the prefetch notice determination table for 8 is used. Presence / absence is determined.

  In each of the tables of FIGS. 17A to 17C, the pre-reading notice is given for each of the pre-reading notice existence (execution of the pre-reading notice effect) and no pre-reading notice notice (no execution of the pre-reading notice effect). The value of SR3-1 for presence / absence (numerical range of 1 to 90) is assigned. For SR3-1, the allocated number is shown in each table in order to clarify the explanation. In each of the tables shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C, the pre-reading notice effect is based on whether the pre-reading notice is present or not corresponding to the SR3-1 value extracted at a predetermined timing. Whether or not to execute is determined.

  Referring to FIG. 17A, 60 random numbers are assigned for the pre-reading notice, and 30 random values are assigned for the pre-reading notice. That is, in the table of FIG. 17A, when the display result is a big hit in the reach variation pattern, the data is set so that the pre-reading notice presence is selected at a higher rate than the pre-reading notice absence. .

  Also, referring to FIG. 17B, 20 random numbers are assigned for the pre-reading notice, and 70 random numbers are assigned for the case of no pre-reading notice. That is, in the table of FIG. 17B, when the display result is out of the reach variation pattern, the data is set so that the prefetch notice absence is selected at a higher rate than the prefetch notice existence. .

  In addition, referring to FIG. 17C, 10 random numbers are assigned for the pre-reading notice, and 80 random numbers are assigned for the pre-reading notice. That is, in the table of FIG. 17C, when the non-reach fluctuation pattern, the value of the prefetch counter is less than 8, and the display result is out of order, the prefetch notice absence is selected at a higher rate than the prefetch notice existence. Data is set to be.

  As will be described later, when the value of the prefetch counter is ≧ 8, the prefetch notice is executed at a rate of 100% in the non-reach shift pattern. Therefore, when the value of the pre-read count counter is 8 or more, the ratio of the pre-read notice is the highest, then the ratio of the pre-read notice is high at the time of reach big hit, and then the reach is off The rate of pre-reading notice is high. On the other hand, the ratio of the most prefetched notices (no prefetch notice selected) is high when the value of the prefetch counter is less than 8.

  Thus, the execution ratio of the prefetching notice changes depending on whether the number of times from the execution of the prefetching notice to the next prefetching notice is eight. That is, when the prefetching notice is not executed for a predetermined period, the prefetching notice is executed at a high rate, so that the effect of the prefetching notice can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the prefetch count counter is 8 or more, the prefetch notice is executed at a rate of 100%. Therefore, the prefetch when the value of the prefetch count counter is 8 or more is shown. Although there is no advance notice determination table, no prefetch notice is selected even when the value of the prefetch counter is 8 or more, and a prefetch notice table is selected using a table in which prefetch notice is available at a high rate. The presence or absence may be determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 to be described later, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect of the prefetching notice when it is decided to execute the prefetching notice. Specifically, as the contents of the pre-reading notice, the hold display is from the normal mode (the hold display is displayed in white), red with a higher jackpot expectation than the normal mode, and blue with a lower jackpot expectation than the normal mode. An effect of changing the display mode is executed.

  In each of the tables of FIGS. 17A to 17C, a pre-reading notice is provided for each of the pre-reading notice existence (execution of the pre-reading notice effect) and no pre-reading notice notice (no execution of the pre-reading notice effect). The value of SR3-1 for presence / absence (numerical range of 1 to 90) is assigned. In each table of FIGS. 17A to 17C, based on whether the pre-reading notice existence or no pre-reading notice notice corresponds to the value of the SR3-1 for presence / absence of the prefetch notice extracted at a predetermined timing. Thus, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch notice effect.

  In each table of FIGS. 17D to 17G, the contents of the pre-reading notice are displayed in blue hold (low expectation), and the contents of the pre-reading notice are displayed in red hold (high expectation). The value of SR3-2 (numerical value range of 1 to 100) for determining the production contents is assigned to each of the cases where it is performed. About SR3-2, in order to clarify explanation, the allocated number is shown in each table. In each table of FIGS. 17D to 17G, the look-ahead is based on whether the SR3-2 value extracted at a predetermined timing corresponds to the display in blue hold or the display in red hold. The content of the notice is determined.

  In the case of the reach big hit, the contents of the prefetch notice are determined using the reach big hit prefetch notice determination table shown in FIG. In the case of a loss of reach, the contents of the effect of the pre-reading notice are determined using the pre-reading notice effect determination table at the time of a loss of reach in FIG. When non-reach is out of order and the value of the pre-reading notice number counter is 8 or more, the pre-reading notice is determined using the pre-reading notice effect determination table for non-reach out-of-reading notice number counter ≧ 8 in FIG. The contents of the production are determined. If the value of the pre-reading advance notice counter is less than 8, the value of the pre-read notice notice counter at the time of non-reach out of FIG. 17G <the pre-read notice effect determination table for 8 is used. Production contents are determined.

  Referring to FIG. 17D, when the reach is a big hit, ten random numbers are assigned to the blue display (low expectation) and the red display (high expectation). Ninety random values are assigned to. That is, in the table of FIG. 17D, when the display result is a big hit in the reach variation pattern, “display with red hold” (high expectation) rather than “display with blue hold” (low expectation). Is set so that is selected at a high rate.

  In addition, referring to FIG. 17E, when the reach is lost, 70 random numbers are assigned to the blue display (low expectation) and the red display (high expectation). 30 degrees) are assigned 30 random values. That is, in the table of FIG. 17E, when the display result is out of the reach variation pattern, “display with blue hold” (low expectation) rather than “display with red hold” (high expectation). Is set so that is selected at a high rate.

  In addition, referring to FIG. 17F, when non-reach is out of order and the value of the prefetch counter is 8 or more, 100 random numbers are allocated for display in blue hold (low expectation). The random number value is not assigned to the red display (high expectation). That is, in the table of FIG. 17F, non-reach is out of order, and when the value of the look-ahead count counter is 8 or more, “display in red hold” (high expectation) rather than “display in blue hold” (low The data is set so that the degree of expectation is selected at a high rate (display at blue hold (rate of low expectation) is selected at a rate of 100%).

  In addition, referring to FIG. 17G, when non-reach is out of order and the value of the look-ahead count counter is less than 8, 100 random numbers are assigned to display in blue hold (low expectation). The random number is not assigned to the display in red hold (high expectation). That is, in the table of FIG. 17G, non-reach is out of order, and when the value of the prefetch counter is less than 8, “display with red hold” (high expectation) rather than “display with blue hold” (low The data is set so that the degree of expectation is selected at a high rate (display at blue hold (rate of low expectation) is selected at a rate of 100%).

  From FIG. 17 (D) to FIG. 17 (G), the ratio that the content of the pre-reading notice is determined to be displayed in blue hold is the highest in the case of non-reach failure, and then the reach failure rate. High, with the lowest percentage of reach. On the other hand, the ratio that the content of the pre-reading notice effect is determined to be displayed with red hold is the highest for the reach big hit, and then the ratio for the loss of reach is high. And if it is out of reach, it will not be displayed in red hold. In other words, in the case of a loss, the hold display is displayed in blue hold at a higher rate than in the case of a big hit, whereas in the case of a big win, the hold display is red hold in a higher rate than in the case of a loss. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for red hold. In addition, in the case of non-reach failure, the red hold is not displayed, but the display of the big hit display result is derived and displayed in blue hold, thereby giving the player an excessive expectation for the pre-reading notice effect. Giving can be prevented.

  In addition, since the display with red hold occurs only in the reach fluctuation pattern, when the display is red hold, the state of expectation higher than the reach state (expectation advantageous to the player) is high. On the other hand, in the case of the blue hold display, there is a case of reach and a case of non-reach, and it has not been decided to become reach. In the case of non-reach, it is determined to display with blue hold at a rate of 100%, but it may be displayed with red hold at a predetermined rate. In such a case, in the non-reach fluctuation pattern, the proportion displayed in red hold may be lower than that displayed in blue hold.

  FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are flowcharts showing the above-mentioned prefetch notice process (S791). In the pre-reading notice determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer, among which the first and second start winning designation commands, the total pending memory number designation command, the symbol designation command are included. It is determined whether or not a command for designating a display result at the time of winning a prize and a variation type command (command for designating a variation pattern type at the time of winning a prize) are received (S719). If these commands do not exist in the start winning reception command buffer, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if these commands have been received, it is determined based on the variation type command whether the new pending storage is a reach variation pattern (S720).

  The confirmation of the pre-read determined information in the reception command buffer at the start winning prize will be specifically described. In S719, the determination result of the pending storage in which the pre-read notice determination is not performed based on the information of the symbol designation command (probability big hit, normal big hit, Recognition). Then, data “1” indicating the pre-reading notice determination completion is set in the pre-reading determination completion information in the hold storage that is the determination target in S719. Thus, since the data indicating that the pre-reading notice has been determined is set, it is possible to perform the pre-reading notice determination every time the stored storage information that has not been pre-ready notice determination occurs, except for the data. In addition, when there are a plurality of hold memories to be determined for the pre-reading notice at the time of the process of S719, the process of S719 may be repeated to make a determination for all the hold memories.

  If the new hold memory is a reach fluctuation pattern, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display based on the new hold memory is a big hit (S721). When the display result of the variable display based on the new hold memory is a big hit, SR3-1 is extracted, and the prefetch notice is made using the reach big hit prefetch notice determination table of FIG. Is determined (S722). Next, in S723, it is determined whether or not to perform a prefetch notice based on the determination result in S722.

  If it is determined in S723 that the pre-reading notice is to be executed, SR3-2 is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the contents of the pre-reading notice are shown using the reach jackpot pre-reading notice determination table shown in FIG. Determine (S724). Next, the process proceeds to S725.

  In S721, when the display result of the new hold storage is not a big hit (in the case of loss), SR3-1 is extracted, and the reach-prefetching advance notice determination table in FIG. 17B is used based on the extracted value. The presence / absence of the pre-reading notice is determined (S731). Next, in S732, it is determined whether or not to perform a prefetch notice based on the determination result in S731.

  If it is determined in S732 that the prefetching notice is to be executed, SR3-2 is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the contents of the prefetching notice are shown using the reach misreading prefetching notice effect determination table in FIG. Determine (S733). Next, the process proceeds to S725.

  If it is determined in S720 that the new reserved memory is not the reach fluctuation pattern (if it is determined that the non-reach shift pattern), the pre-reading notice counter is set in S737 of FIG. It is determined whether or not the value is 8 or more. When the value of the prefetching advance notice counter is 8 or more, the prefetching notice is always executed. Therefore, the process of determining the presence or absence of the prefetching notice is omitted, and SR3-2 is extracted and extracted in the process of S738. Based on the value, the content of the pre-reading notice is determined using the non-reach out-of-reach pre-reading notice count counter value ≧ 8 pre-reading notice effect determination table. Next, the process proceeds to S725.

  As described above, when the value of the prefetching advance notice counter is 8 or more (when the prefetching notice is not executed for a predetermined period), the prefetching notice is executed at a high rate (rate of 100%). The production effect can be improved.

  On the other hand, in S737, when the value of the prefetching advance notice counter is less than 8, SR3-1 is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the value of the non-reach missed prefetch notice counter at < The presence / absence of a prefetch notice is determined using the prefetch notice table for 8 (S739). Next, in S740, it is determined whether or not to perform a prefetch notice based on the determination result in S739.

  If it is determined in S740 that the pre-reading notice is to be executed, SR3-2 is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the value of the non-reach off pre-reading notice counter in FIG. The effect of the pre-reading notice is determined using the table (S741). Next, the process proceeds to S725.

  After the effect of the pre-reading notice is determined in S724, S732, S738, and S741, it is confirmed in S725 whether or not the pre-reading notice flag is set. Here, the prefetch notice flag is a flag that is set when there is a hold memory in which a prefetch notice effect is executed. In addition, by counting the value of the prefetch notice count counter that counts the number of pending storage for which no prefetch notice has been executed since the prefetch notice flag was set, the next prefetch notice is set after the prefetch notice flag is set. The number of times until execution can be counted.

  If the prefetch notice flag is not set, the process proceeds to S728. If the prefetch notice flag is set, the prefetch notice flag is reset in S726. In step S727, the pre-reading notice counter is reset. Next, a prefetch notice flag is set in S728. In step S729, a prefetch notice counter is set. Then, a new hold memory is displayed with the content of the pre-reading notice effect determined (S730), and the process is terminated. Thus, by setting the prefetching advance notice flag and the prefetching advance notice counter, a new reserved storage can be used as a reference. Further, by resetting the prefetch notice flag and the prefetch notice count counter, the number of times of hold memory from the prefetch notice in the new hold memory can be counted based on the new hold memory.

  Also, in the processes of S723, S732, and S740, if it is not determined to execute the prefetching advance notice (when it is determined not to execute the prefetching advance notice), whether or not the prefetching advance notice flag is set in S734. Check. When the prefetch notice flag is not set, the process proceeds to S736. If the prefetch notice flag is set, the value of the prefetch notice counter is incremented by 1 in S735. Based on the value of the prefetching advance notice counter, the number of reserved memories for which prefetching notice is not executed is counted. Next, in S736, the new reserved memory is displayed in the normal mode, and the process is terminated.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the prefetch notice flag is not set, the new hold memory is displayed as white hold, for example, as a normal mode. In addition, when the prefetching notice is executed, the prefetching notice flag is set and the prefetching notice number counter is set, so that the number of prefetching notices is counted based on the new hold memory that has become blue hold or red hold. . Further, since the value of the prefetching counter is incremented by 1 in S735, the number of reserved memories in which the prefetching notice is not executed after the prefetching notice is executed can be counted. In addition, when the value of the prefetch counter is 8 or more in the non-reach shift, the new hold memory is the hold memory (the 9th count hold memory) after 8 counts from the previous prefetch notice. In such a case, a pre-reading notice is always executed. That is, if the normal mode of white hold continues from the previous prefetch notice, the prefetch notice is always executed when the next hold display is out of reach.

  In the present embodiment, since a specific effect such as a pre-reading notice effect is executed for the hold display from the time when a new start winning is generated, the specific effect is an effect that makes the hold display a special aspect. It can be said.

  In the present embodiment, the processes of S728 and S729 may be executed when the power is turned on. In this way, if the prefetching notice is not executed a predetermined number of times, the prefetching notice ceiling function of this embodiment is executed (if the prefetching notice is not executed eight times, the ceiling (which is always non-reachable) The control that can be referred to as a function that reaches the setting value for executing the pre-reading notice) at the time of losing can be effectively executed from the time of power-on even if the pre-reading notice is not executed once. The processing of S728 and S729 was triggered when the power was turned on, at the start of the first fluctuation, every periodic or irregular number of fluctuations (for example, every 10 times, or 10 times). In some cases, the next time may be set to 5 times, etc.) When a predetermined time elapses (for example, every 10 minutes periodically, or after 20 minutes, after 10 minutes) It is possible to make various settings.

  In the present embodiment, if the processing of S728 and S729 is executed, the processing of S725 to S727 can be omitted.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in S737 and S738 of FIG. 17F and FIG. 19, when the prefetching notice is not executed for a predetermined period, the prefetching notice is executed at a high rate, so that the effect of the prefetching notice is improved. Can do.

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 17D to 17G and S730 and S736 in FIG. 18, in the pre-reading notice, the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal mode of white hold to the special mode of blue hold and red hold. Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect of the on-hold display effect.

  (3) As shown in S737 and S738 of FIG. 17 (F) and FIG. 19, when the pre-reading notice is not executed for a predetermined period, the jackpot display result is displayed in blue hold (low expectation) with different ratios Among the effects to be displayed and the effects to be displayed in red hold (high expectation), the effect that is displayed in blue hold with a low percentage that the jackpot display result is derived and displayed is executed. It is possible to prevent an excessive sense of expectation from being given to the performance.

  (4) As shown in S720 to S724 of FIG. 18, S731 to S733, and S737 to S738 of FIG. 19, when the prefetching notice is not executed for a predetermined period, the prefetching notice is given at a high rate in the non-reach hold storage. Executed. On the other hand, the pre-reading notice is executed at a rate irrespective of whether or not the pre-reading notice is not executed for a predetermined period in the hold storage that is the reach (including the reach big hit and the reach off). That is, in the case of non-reach, the prefetching notice is executed at a constant frequency regardless of the number of stored hold information when the prefetching notice is not executed for a predetermined period. In addition, because reach fluctuations are executed at the same rate regardless of the number of stored hold information, prefetching notices are executed at a certain frequency regardless of whether or not reach fluctuations are executed for a predetermined period. Is done. Therefore, the reliability for the jackpot when the pre-reading notice is executed can be made constant regardless of the number of holds, and the sense of expectation for reach fluctuation can be ensured.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the embodiment described above, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as an effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for Further, as an effect executed in the variable display, a slide effect may be executed. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuation, Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (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 appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, In addition, based on the fact that the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type is transmitted and the second command is received, the prefetch notice effect as shown in the above-described embodiment may be executed. Good.

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

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

  (5) The above-described embodiment is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a prize ball, and the game balls are enclosed as follows. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives points in response to detection. Specifically, in the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the game ball (which may be a rental ball) that the player has paid out is launched into the game area. Although it was a gaming machine to be performed, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values of the size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card In addition, the present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using the given game score or the game score given by winning a game. Can be applied. In other words, after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner and a display result is derived. A game machine that includes a variable display device for displaying, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the game machine shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player. A game ball encapsulated in the gaming machine is used to play the game area, and the game score is subtracted in response to the game ball being driven, and the game ball wins the winning area provided in the game area. Accordingly, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that adds game scores accordingly. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

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

  (7) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the example which provided 15 round normal big hits and 15 rounds probable big hits as a big hit type was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, and a big hit of 5 rounds. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the second special symbol may be set so that the ratio of selecting the big hit type of the big hit type group in which the winning ball is easily obtained is higher than that of the first special symbol.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, the number of times the opening of the big winning opening is allowed to be small (the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short. And, it is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game is finished to a high probability state (probability change state) (that is, whether or not the player suddenly became a probability change state by doing so) Suddenly probable big hits may be provided. Also, in the big hit game state, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is allowed to be small (opening for 0.1 seconds twice), but the big prize opening time is extremely short and the big hit game ends. After that, a small hit that is a big hit that does not change the gaming state may be provided. Furthermore, since the sudden winning odds and small hits have the same opening pattern for the big prize opening, if the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds (the sudden odds big hit game or the small hit game is performed). It is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit. Therefore, the player recognizes whether the sudden probability change is controlled to a high probability state (probability change state or short time state), or whether the player is controlled to a low probability state (normal state or short time state) by a small hit occurrence. Because it is not possible, the game state after suddenly probable big hit game or small hit game is over, the latent state (latent mode) that has the expectation that the probable state may be latent That's it. Further, when the latent state is actually controlled to the probability variation state (when the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state inside the gaming machine), it is also referred to as a latent probability variation state. Such a latent probability changing state may be provided.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, when the normal symbol becomes a predetermined hit symbol, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased compared to the normal normal symbol, and the release mode is advantageous to the player. The enlargement / opening control may be performed.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the reserved memory is digested in the order of winning. However, the variable display of the second identification information (second special symbol) is given priority over the variable display of the first identification information (first special symbol). The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that is executed.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine in which the gaming state changes from the probability variation state to the normal state up to 100 times and after 100 times has been described. Such a gaming machine further has a latent probability changing state, and has an opening and opening control that is more advantageous to the player than the normal normal hit (the open time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is longer than the normal normal hit). In a gaming machine in which the second special symbol variation display is executed with priority over the first special symbol variation display, the first special symbol is held at the 100th rotation (pre-fetching notice with a high probability judgment value). In a release mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal normal hit after the hold (which may actually change the hold of the first special symbol 1 at the 100th rotation) may be stored. Enlargement / opening control is performed, and there is a start prize for the second special symbol, and the fluctuation due to the second special symbol may be put on hold at the 100th rotation. In such a case, since the variation due to the first special symbol after the variation due to the second special symbol is completed, the variation due to the first special symbol is suspended (pre-fetching notice with a high probability judgment value). If the pre-reading notice is executed with the hold scheduled to be executed), the notice will be held with a higher expectation than the effect at the start of actual fluctuation, and there is a risk that the effect will not be consistent (in such cases only) If there is a low bass, there is a risk that the production will not always be consistent). Therefore, in such a case, when the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the hold display corresponding to the first special symbol to be in a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize the first special symbol (the first special symbol). Based on the execution of the variation of the first special symbol (the first special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, once or a plurality of times)). You may make it complete | finish the control to the state where it is difficult to visually recognize the hold display corresponding to a 1st special symbol (the hold display corresponding to a 1st special symbol is displayed). According to such a configuration, the fairness of the game can be ensured when the holding notice effect is executed.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the prefetching notice is executed when the value of the prefetching counter is 8 or more is shown, but the number of counters may be set to any number. In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the pre-reading notice is not executed a predetermined number of times (when the number of times when the pre-reading notice is not executed reaches the ceiling)), an effect specialized for prefetching is executed. The prefetch count counter value may be set so that prefetch notices occur frequently within that stage, and the prefetch count counter is returned to the prefetch notice counter at a normal frequency based on returning to the normal stage. Also good.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the hold notice executed in the pre-read notice is displayed as either a high expectation red hold or a low expectation blue hold. The number of display modes may be further increased. For example, a normal hold display may be displayed in white, and blue hold <yellow hold <green hold <red hold as the degree of expectation increases. Even in such a case, the hold display to be executed after the predetermined number of times of pre-reading advance notice is not executed may be displayed in blue hold with the lowest expected degree. Note that if the non-reach fluctuation pattern is set to display even with yellow hold, the yellow hold will be displayed at a lower rate than when blue hold is displayed after a predetermined number of pre-reading notices have not been executed. It may be displayed.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the value of the prefetch count counter is 8 or more and the prefetch notice based on the non-reach fluctuation pattern is executed at a rate of 100% is shown. When this occurs, for example, the prefetching notice may not be executed unless the value of the prefetching counter is 10 times or more.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined in the pre-reading notice process that the newly-started hold storage is determined to execute the pre-reading notice, the pre-reading notice is immediately executed with the content of the determined pre-reading pre-play effect. However, even if it is determined that the newly held start memory is to execute the pre-reading notice, the normal white hold is displayed once, and the display mode is changed to blue hold or red hold after a predetermined period. May be. Further, after displaying with white hold, it may be displayed with blue hold and finally displayed with red hold. Thus, the interest of the player can be improved by increasing the variation of the hold display.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice is executed at a certain rate for reach fluctuation (including normal reach and super reach). However, the pre-reading notice may be executed only in a predetermined reach. Specifically, the pre-reading notice may not be executed during normal reach, but may be executed only at a predetermined reach such as super reach. Further, when there are a plurality of types of super reach, only a part of the super reach may be subject to the pre-reading notice.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the hold storage is changed as an effect of the prefetching advance notice. However, the prefetching notice is not limited to this, and continues until the change of the target, which is a change for executing the prefetching notice. You may make it perform the produced effect. Specifically, an effect may be executed in which the appearance of a predetermined character is repeated for each change until the target changes. As described above, the type of the prefetch notice is not limited to the hold display. Further, another pre-reading notice may be executed together with the hold display.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the pre-reading notice is performed from the start winning prize is shown, but the pre-reading notice is given at a timing later than the start winning prize (when the hold memory of 1 is digested and the hold display is shifted). May be executed. As described above, when the pre-reading notice is executed at a timing later than the start winning prize, the “prefetching notice flag” shown in FIG. 18 is set at the timing when the hold display is actually changed (when shifted). It may be performed at the time of starting winning a prize. Further, when continuous effects are executed, the “prefetching notice flag” may be set at the start timing of the continuous notice effect or at the end timing of the continuous notice.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when a big hit is made, the pre-reading notice is executed at a high rate with a high expectation of red hold, but the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed as the first special symbol. The game is executed with priority over the fluctuation display of the game, and in the gaming machine in which the second special symbol is advantageous to the first special symbol (the number of rounds is more likely to become probable, etc.) The judgment values of the table may be replaced with completely different values in the normal state and the probability variation state (if the big hit in the normal state, the probability variation state is deviated, and if the big change is the big hit, the normal state is deviated). In this way, it is a big hit at the normal time (low base), and a big hit when the pre-reading notice is executed in the red hold (holding memory determined to be a big hit) with high expectation in the special symbol 1. Immediately after the end of the probability change state (high base), the second special symbol hold is not accumulated, and the first special symbol change, which is a highly anticipated red hold change, is executed and the first special symbol change is executed. It is possible to prevent a big hit with a symbol. (In the probabilistic state, the change of the first special symbol is changed from the big hit at the start of the fluctuation, so the first special symbol is disadvantageous compared to the second special symbol. Can prevent big hits). Therefore, since the big hit unfavorable for the player is not executed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling sorry.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the generation ratio of reach does not change is shown regardless of the number of reservations. For example, when the number of reservations is 0 to 2, random values of 0 to 70 for reach and 71 to 251 for non-reach When the number of holds is 3 or more, random numbers of 0 to 30 are assigned to reach, and 31 to 251 are assigned to non-reach. If the hold memory within the range of 70 wins as the target hold of the ceiling of the look-ahead notice, the hold memory is displayed as 100% blue hold, but if the number of holds is 0 to 2 at the start of fluctuation, If the number of holds is 3 or more, it will be non-reach. Then, the rate at which the blue hold reach is executed changes depending on the number of holds at the start of the change. Generally, in the big hit fluctuation, the selection ratio of reach is not affected by the number of holds (the selection ratio is constant), so if the number of holds is 3 or more, the reach expectation degree (the jackpot expectation degree when the reach is executed) When the number of holds is 0 to 2, the reach expectation level is always low. Therefore, when the percentage of reach differs depending on the number of holds, when 100% is displayed on the ceiling of the pre-reading notice, reach is executed according to the number of holds at the time when the reserved memory is consumed (at the start of fluctuation). Since the reach expectation level is different or not, the expectation level of blue hold cannot be kept constant. In the present embodiment, since the reach execution ratio is the same regardless of the number of holds, the expected degree of blue hold can be kept constant. Note that the reach in which the execution ratio of the reach does not change depending on the number of holdings may be all reach or a part of reach.

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

  13 1st start prize opening, 14 2nd start prize opening, 1 pachinko machine, 560 game control microcomputer, 55 RAM, 100 production control microcomputer.

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Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area, when the specific display result is derived to the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving the display result, A gaming machine that controls to an advantageous specific gaming state,
Information for determining whether or not to use the specific display result for variable display of identification information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the start area is within a predetermined upper limit storage number range. Holding storage means capable of storing as holding information;
Start time determining means for determining whether to derive and display the specific display result when starting variable display of identification information, based on the hold information;
Prior to the determination by the start time determination means, a pre-start determination means for determining whether to display and display the specific display result;
Variable display execution means for executing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the start time determination means;
Based on the determination result of the pre-start determination means, a specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect at a predetermined ratio before the variable display of the identification information as a determination target is started,
The variable display execution means executes reach variable display at the same rate regardless of the number of hold information stored in the hold storage means.
The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect at a rate higher than the predetermined rate when the specific effect is not executed for a predetermined period.

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