JP2015033436A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of effectively enhancing a player's sense of expectation toward execution of a holding notice performance.SOLUTION: Holding notice performance execution means can change a display mode of hold display to a special mode at timing based on development timing from a first stage performance to a second stage performance in a varying notice performance. Varying notice performance execution means executes the varying notice performance in a ratio higher when the hold display is being displayed in the special mode than when the hold display is being displayed in a predetermined mode.

Description

  The present invention performs a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the start condition being satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, and displays the display result of the variable display The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a hold display in a normal mode and a special hold display in a special mode in which a big hit expectation is higher than the hold display in the normal mode (for example, an operation button display, etc.) ) And a pending notice effect that predicts that there is a high probability of being a big hit, and during a change display, a change notice effect that suggests a change display result of the change display being executed is performed (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

  Further, as the above-described special hold display, a gold medal hold display or a silver medal hold display is displayed and a hold notice effect is performed, and the timing of changing to the special hold display is one of a plurality of timings. Some are executed (for example, refer to Patent Document 2).

JP 2013-90723 A JP2013-13576A

  However, in Patent Document 1, the hold notice effect and the changing notice effect are only executed independently, and the display mode of the hold display suddenly changes to the special hold display without any forefront. Therefore, there is a problem that the player's expectation for changing the display mode of the hold display cannot be effectively increased.

  In addition, in the hold notice effect in Patent Document 2, the interest of the hold notice effect can be enhanced by changing the timing of changing to the special hold display so that the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit is changed, but the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 is described. Similarly, since the change to the special hold display only occurs suddenly, there is a problem that the player's expectation for the change of the display form of the hold display cannot be effectively increased.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can effectively enhance a player's expectation for the execution of the hold notice effect. .

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
The start condition is satisfied after the game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through the start area (for example, the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14) provided in the game region (for example, the game region 7). (E.g., it is not in a variable display, and it is in a state where a variable display is possible because it is not in a big hit game or a small hit game), a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special When a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) determined in advance as the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, a specific game state (for example, jackpot game) advantageous to the player is displayed. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a state),
When the game medium passes through the start area (for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the first start port switch or the second start port switch is turned on in S311 of the special symbol process), the specific display result is set. Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data for determining a specific display result for determining whether or not (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes S1215 or S1226 in the start port switch passing process);
The numerical value extracted by the numerical data extraction means up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 8) for the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the start area. Hold storage means capable of storing data as hold storage (for example, hold storage specifying information storage area, first hold storage buffer, second hold storage buffer and winning determination result storage buffer);
A predetermined mode (for example, a normal mode of “O” and a special mode in which six lines are drawn outside “O”), with the on-hold storage stored in the on-hold storage means as a hold display, In a special mode (for example, a first special mode in which “X” is included in “◯” or a second special mode in which two “X” are included in “○”) that is different from the predetermined mode Displayable hold display means (for example, the combined hold storage display unit 18c);
Based on the establishment of the start condition, the display result is derived and displayed as to whether or not the display result of the variable display is to be the specific display result, using the numerical data in the holding storage in which the start condition is satisfied. A pre-determining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes the special symbol normal process in the special symbol process);
Determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result based on the numerical data extracted by the extraction means before the determination by the prior determination means (for example, the CPU 56 wins a prize) Part for executing random number value judgment processing)
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means, the character A is displayed on the effect display device 9 as at least a first stage effect (for example, a suggestion effect) that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. In-variable notice effect capable of executing a changing notice effect (for example, suggested effect) suggested by developing from a second effect (for example, an effect in which the effect display device 9 character B is displayed as the suggestive effect) to the second stage effect. Execution means (for example, the portion where the CPU 101 for effect control executes the effect symbol variation process in the effect control process);
Based on the determination result of the determination means, a prefetching notice effect execution means that can execute a prefetching notice effect that suggests that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result before the start condition is satisfied. (For example, a portion where the production control CPU 101 executes S1848a to change the hold display to the first special mode or the second special mode, or a portion which executes a line display production according to the setting in S1848h),
With
The pre-reading notice effect executing means executes the hold change notice effect that changes the predetermined mode to the special mode at a higher rate when the determination unit determines that the specific display result is obtained than when it is not determined. Possible hold change means (for example, if the effect control CPU 101 determines that the winning determination result is out of place in S67105c of the prefetch effect determination process, the “non-change” of the hold display is determined at a ratio of 90% and the hold display is changed. While “change” is determined at a rate of 10%, if the winning judgment result is a win, “change” of the hold display is determined at a rate of 90% and “non-change” of the hold display is set at a rate of 10% When the determination is made and “non-change” of the hold display is determined, in S67105f of the pre-reading effect determination process, the case where the winning determination result is out of place and the case of winning are determined When the normal mode and the special mode are determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 30D, and “change” of the hold display is determined, in S67106, the case where the winning determination result is out of place and the case of winning are determined. By determining the first special mode and the second special mode at the ratio shown in FIG. 30 (E), the big hit expectation degree Y of the first special mode and the big hit expectation level Z of the second special mode are the normal mode. It is set to be higher than the jackpot expectation degree in the case of the hold display and the jackpot expectation degree W in the case of the hold display of the special mode, and is held in the first special mode, the second special mode, or the special mode based on the setting. Part that changes the display)
The on-hold changing means is a timing based on a development timing from the first stage effect to the second stage effect in the changing notice effect (for example, the first effect display device invisible period or the second effect display device invisible). Period), the display mode of the hold display can be changed to the special mode (for example, the portion in which the production control CPU 101 executes S1848c or S1848f in the production symbol variation processing),
The fluctuating notice effect executing means displays the hold indication in a mode other than the predetermined mode when the hold display is displayed in the predetermined mode (for example, when a prefetch effect restriction flag is set). (For example, the effect control CPU 101 performs prefetching in step S1806 of the effect symbol variation start process) at a higher rate than when the effect is not set (for example, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is not set). When the production restriction flag is set, that is, when one of the on-hold displays is displayed in the special mode in the total on-hold storage display unit 18c, it is determined to execute the suggestion at a rate of 100%. When the prefetch effect restriction flag is not set, that is, any hold display is special in the total hold storage display unit 18c. If it is not displayed in the embodiment, the portion which decides to perform suggested effect at the rate of 40%)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the hold change notice effect is executed in conjunction with the timing of development from the first stage effect to the second stage effect in the changing notice effect, the change in hold is determined by starting the changing notice effect. Since the expectation that the notice effect is executed can be effectively increased, the interest of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
An effect at the time of switching between the first-stage effect and the second-stage effect (for example, an effect that makes the effect display device 9 invisible to the player by the shutter 200, or a portion that displays a shutter image in a modified example). Execution effect means at the time of switching that can be executed (for example, a portion in which the CPU 101 for effect control executes S1847b and S1847d in the effect symbol changing process),
The on-hold changing means can change the display mode of the on-hold display to the special mode at the timing during the on-switching effect execution by the on-switching effect executing means (for example, the on-effect processing CPU 101 performs processing on changing the effect symbol). In S1848b, when it is determined that it is the hold display change timing in the first visual display device invisible period, S1848c is executed to change the hold display to the first special mode or the second special mode, and S1848e. In step S1848f, if it is determined that it is the hold display change timing in the second visual display device invisible period, the hold display of the production target is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the timing for starting the end of the first stage effect and the second stage effect in the changing notice effect different from the change timing of the display mode of the hold display while cooperating with the changing notice effect. It is possible to make it easier for the player to understand which of the notice of change notice during the change and the notice of change on hold is executed.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The effect at the time of switching is an effect in which the player cannot visually recognize the holding storage means (for example, an effect in which the effect display device 9 is invisible from the player by moving the shutter 200 to the closed position, or a modification example) It includes at least a portion that displays a shutter image.
According to this feature, the hold storage means becomes invisible at the timing when the display mode of the hold display changes, so that the effect of the change in the display mode of the hold display can be further enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The changing notice effect executing means is
The first type (for example, the suggestion effect of the first effect mode) and the second type (for example, the second effect mode of the second effect mode), which is determined to be the specific display result by the prior determination unit, than the first type. Suggestive effect) can be executed during the fluctuation,
When the hold type is displayed in the predetermined mode, the ratio of executing the second type of changing notice effect is displayed in the second type when the changing type is displayed in a mode other than the predetermined mode. It is higher than the rate at which the effect is executed (for example, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set in the effect design CPU 101 in the effect symbol variation start process, that is, any hold in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. When the display is displayed in a special mode, it is decided to execute the suggestion effect in the second effect mode at a rate of 40%, while the prefetch effect restriction flag is set in S1806 of the effect symbol variation start process. If not, that is, if any hold display is not displayed in a special manner in the total hold storage display portion 18c, the rate is 10%. Portion decides to perform 唆 effect in the second representation embodiment)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the hold display is displayed in a predetermined manner, the second type of changing notice effect is easily executed, so that the expectation for the change of the hold display can be effectively enhanced. Can enhance the fun of the game.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1 to means 3, wherein
Further provided is a shortening control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 sets a time-shortening flag in S171 of the jackpot end process) for performing a shortening control (for example, time-shortening control) for shortening the period of the variable display,
The ratio at which the hold change means executes the hold change notice effect is smaller when the shortening control is being executed than when the shortening control is not being executed by the shortening control means (for example, effect control). If the CPU 101 determines in S67104a of the pre-reading effect determination process that it is not in the short-time state, the pre-reading effect type is determined from the hold display effect and the serif display effect in S67104b, while the effect control CPU 101 determines the pre-reading effect determination process. If it is determined in S67104a that the time is short, the prefetch effect type is not determined to be the hold display effect in S67104c)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even though the shortening control is executed and the fluctuation period is short, the player feels uncomfortable by forcibly executing the changing notice effect with the execution of the pending change notice effect. Can be prevented.

The gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 4,
The pre-reading notice effect executing means includes:
Unlike the on-hold change notice effect that changes from the predetermined mode to the special mode, the non-change prefetching notice effect that does not change from the specified mode to the special mode (for example, the on-hold display effect that changes the hold display is exclusive) And various display effects that are executed before the display of the change in the hold memory that is the target of the look-ahead effect such as the continuous effect in the modified example). Is feasible and
The rate at which the prefetching notice effect executing means executes the non-change prefetching notice effect is greater when the shortening control is being executed than when the shortening control means is not executing the shortening control. (For example, if the CPU 101 for effect control determines that it is not the time saving state in S67104a of the prefetch effect determination process, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the prefetch effect type from the hold display effect and the line display effect in S67104b. If it is determined in S67104a of the prefetching effect determination process that the time is short, the type of prefetching effect type is determined only from the serif display effect in S67104c)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the execution ratio of the entire pre-reading notice effect from being reduced during the time-saving control.

The gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1 or means 1 to 5,
Suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the display mode of the hold display changes to the special mode (for example, the effect control CPU 101 performs S1812 to S1812 after executing S1806 to S1807 in the effect symbol variation start process) After executing S1815, further includes a part for executing the effect symbol changing process, and a part for executing the effect symbol changing process after executing S1812 to S1815 after executing S1811 in the effect symbol change starting process.
The on-hold changing means can display the on-hold display by changing it to the special mode at a plurality of timings (for example, if the execution of the suggestion effect in the first effect mode is determined) By executing S1848c, the control CPU 101 changes the hold display of the production target to the first special mode or the second special mode during the first visual display device invisible period, and execution of the suggested production in the second production mode is determined. If it is, the production control CPU 101 executes S1848f to change the production target hold display to the first special mode or the second special mode during the second production display device invisible period).
The suggestion effect executing means is configured such that when the hold display is displayed in the predetermined mode (for example, when the pre-read effect limit flag is set), the hold display is not displayed in the predetermined mode (for example, , The suggestion effect is executed at a higher frequency than when the prefetch effect restriction flag is not set (for example, the effect control CPU 101 sets the prefetch effect restriction flag in S1806 of the effect symbol variation start process). In other words, in the case where any hold display is displayed in a special form in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, it is determined to execute the suggestion effect at a rate of 100%, while the prefetch effect restriction flag is set. If not, that is, any hold display is displayed in a special manner in the total hold storage display unit 18c. If not, the portion decides to perform suggested effect at the rate of 40%)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the hold display can be changed to a special mode and displayed at a plurality of timings, so that the timing for changing the display mode of the hold display can be varied, and the hold display can be provided. Is displayed in a predetermined manner, the suggestion effect is executed at a high frequency, so that a sense of expectation can be enhanced and amusement entertainment can be improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. 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 explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch effect determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch effect determination processing. Pre-reading effect execution determination ratio (for S67104b), pre-reading effect execution determination ratio (for S67104c), hold display change execution determination ratio (for S67105c), hold display mode determination ratio (for S6705f), and final display mode determination ratio (for S67106) It is explanatory drawing which shows. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect pattern determination ratio at the time of a hit, and the prefetch effect pattern determination ratio at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st prefetch effect change timing determination rate at the time of a hit, the 1st prefetch effect change timing determination rate at the time of a loss, the 2nd prefetch effect change timing determination rate at the time of a loss, and the 2nd prefetch effect change timing determination rate at the time of a loss It is explanatory drawing which shows a suggestion effect mode determination ratio (for S67110), a 1st effect mode time chart, and a 2nd effect mode time chart. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of a hold display effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of a hold display effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of a hold display effect.

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

  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. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

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

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

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

  A shutter 200 is provided between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9. The shutter 200 has a front view shape substantially the same as the front view shape of the effect display device 9. Further, the shutter 200 is normally disposed behind the game board 6 and above the effect display device 9 and is not visible to the player (see FIG. 1). On the other hand, at the time of execution of the suggestive effect described later, the shutter 200 is arranged in front of the effect display device 9 by driving a shutter motor 201 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) described later, and the effect display device 9 is temporarily played. It is designed to be invisible to the person. Hereinafter, in this embodiment, the upper position of the effect display device 9 is referred to as the open position of the shutter 200, and the front position of the effect display device 9 is referred to as the closed position of the shutter 200.

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

  In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Moreover, the 1st special symbol display device 8a and the 2nd special symbol display device 8b may each be comprised so that the numerical value (or 2-digit symbol) of 00-99 may be variably displayed, for example.

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

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

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), the display condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

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

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

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

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

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process to be described later.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In the present embodiment, on the total hold storage display unit 18c, the hold displays corresponding to the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. . In addition, it may be made to display in the aspect which can recognize whether it is the 1st reservation memory or the 2nd reservation memory in the total reservation memory display part 18c (for example, the 1st reservation memory is displayed in red) The second reserved memory may be displayed in blue). Further, instead of the total reserved memory display unit 18c, a first reserved memory display unit that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit that displays the second reserved memory number may be provided. Good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, and effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes forward or reverse driving of the shutter motor 201 based on the content of the process data of the effect being executed, and moves to the closed position which is the front position of the effect display device 9 of the shutter 200. And the movement to the open position which is the upper position of the effect display device 9 are performed.

  Further, the RAM included in the production control microcomputer 100 is a backup RAM as a nonvolatile storage means, part of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part of the RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100 is maintained for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The contents are saved. In particular, at least data indicating the game state (probability change state flag and time reduction state flag described later) is stored in the backup RAM. However, in the present embodiment, the value of the time-short time counter for counting the number of fluctuations after the shift to the time-short state described later is not stored in the backup RAM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

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

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for performing processing selectively according to the control state are initialized. Is set.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to the solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is 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 the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. 2 Executes the variable display of special symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9.

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the variation display result is “out of” and the variation pattern of the effect symbol does not include the reach state. It is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the production symbol is associated with the reach state, normal variation, pseudo-ream 1 normal failure, super failure, pseudo-ream 2 super failure and pseudo-ream Three supermarkets are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, in the variation pattern accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the pseudo-continuous 1 normal deviation is used, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, in the variation pattern accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the misalignment of the pseudo-continuous 2 super is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the deviation from the pseudo-continuation 3 supermarket among the variation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuation, the re-variation is performed three times. Here, re-variation means that the effect symbol variation display is executed again after temporarily halting the effect symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the effect symbol variation display until the display result is derived and displayed. . Also, among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, the shortened non-reach deviation is a variation pattern for shortening that has a shorter variation time than the non-reach deviation, provided corresponding to the non-reach deviation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the special symbol variation display result is a normal big hit or a probable big hit is given as a normal pattern, a pseudo-unit per unit, a super unit, a pseudo-unit 2 There is a per supermarket and 3 supermarkets per supermarket. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal pattern per pseudo-continuous is used among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the per-ream 2 supermarket is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when using the per-ream 3 supermarket, the re-variation is performed three times.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, a special hit is prepared as a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a case where the fluctuation display result of the special symbol suddenly becomes a big hit or a small hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time in the case of super reach with pseudo-ream (three times)). Is fixed at 40 seconds, and in the case of super reach without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 25 seconds). The variation time may be varied according to the number of memories. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 are used. A variation pattern determination table may be prepared), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

  Further, in this embodiment, the game time is configured so that the variation time differs between the normal state and the short time state (in the example shown in FIG. The determination value is set so that the rate of selecting “shortened non-reach out” that has a shorter variation time than other variation patterns is selected), and the present invention is not limited to this, Even in the state (or in the short time state), the variation time may be different (that is, the rate at which the variation pattern with a short variation time is selected is different) depending on the total number of pending storages. For example, the variation time may be shortened (that is, the rate at which a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected increases) as the total number of pending storage increases. Further, for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time is varied according to the number of the first reserved memory (that is, the ratio at which the variable pattern with the short variable time is selected is varied). Alternatively, in the case of performing the variation display of the second special symbol, the variation time is varied according to the second reserved memory number (that is, the proportion of variation patterns having a short variation time is selected). You may do it. In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 are used. A variation pattern determination table may be prepared), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

  When configured to use a different variation pattern determination table depending on the number of reserved storage, for example, the variation pattern determination table used when the display result is out of order and the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more is Compared to the variation pattern determination table used when the number of memories is 0 to 2, determination values are assigned so that the ratio of reach (normal reach, super reach) is reduced. In addition, the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more has a determination value that increases the rate at which “shortened non-reach out” is selected that has a shorter variation time than other variation patterns. Is set. As a result, the average fluctuation time can be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases, and the situation in which the fluctuation display operating rate is reduced can be prevented as much as possible.

  In addition, there are specific effects (for example, super reach) in the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more and the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of stored storage is 0-2. ) Is assigned a common determination value (for example, 950 to 997). Therefore, regardless of the total number of pending storage (that is, even if the variation pattern determination table to be used is different), at the time of starting winning, as long as the value of the extracted random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is confirmed, a specific effect ( For example, it can be easily determined in advance whether or not it is accompanied by super reach. Therefore, it is possible to notify that a specific effect (for example, super reach) accompanies the change display corresponding to the start winning prize (for example, an effect control command indicating that effect is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100). This is realized by executing an effect such as a pre-reading effect in the effect control microcomputer 100 that has transmitted and received the effect control command), and can enhance the interest in the game.

  In addition, although the case where the allocation of the determination value is different for two types of the total pending storage number of 0 to 2 or 3 or more is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, Depending on the total number of pending storage, the assignment may be made more finely and stepwise. In this case, for example, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the total pending storage number 0, 1 and the fluctuation pattern determination table for the total pending storage number 2, the total pending storage number 3 and the total pending storage number 4 May be prepared in advance, and determination values may be assigned to fluctuation patterns with reach and fluctuation patterns of shortening fluctuations, and may be varied in stages.

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

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined to be any variation pattern included in the variation pattern determination table using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

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

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

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

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

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

  FIGS. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 8E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine that the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, 10 determination values are assigned to the “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). On the other hand, in the jackpot type determination table 131b, four determination values are assigned to the “sudden probability variation big hit” (at a ratio of 4/40). (Suddenly determined to be a promising big hit) Accordingly, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed after the first winning symbol 13 is started, the second special symbol variation is displayed when the first special symbol variation display is executed. Compared to the case where the display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed. Note that the determination values set in the table are different from each other and are not assigned redundantly.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the types of big hits include “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”.

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, it is changed to the probable change state and also shifts to the short time state). (See S170 and S171 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see S134 described later).

  Further, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and is not shifted to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is ended (see S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state is maintained until the execution of the variable symbol special display and the effect symbol display is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see S142 to S145 described later). In this embodiment, after the shift to the time reduction state, the time reduction state also ends when a big hit occurs before the execution of the predetermined number of variable displays is ended (see S134 described later).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to “probable big hit” or “normal big hit” (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). It is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, after the two-round jackpot gaming state is completed, the state is shifted to the probability changing state (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probability changing state and also to the short time state. See S170 and S171 described later. ). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see S134 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big prize opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each time, as in the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit”. Is controlled. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained (described later). S147 to S151). By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved.

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

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The variation pattern determination table is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the type of jackpot or gaming state. is there. When the extracted random 3 (1 to 997) value matches the data (determination value) assigned to each variation pattern, the CPU 56 changes the variation pattern to a pattern corresponding to the matching value of the variation pattern. decide. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the ratio of the determination value assigned to each variation pattern is shown. For example, when it is determined that the variation display result is “out” in the normal gaming state (“out” field in FIG. 9), the determination value corresponding to the random value 3 (1 to 997) is set. 50% of them are set to the fluctuation pattern “non-reach”. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 9, each value set in the variation pattern determination table has a variation display result of “out of”, “out of phase (short time)”, “normal big hit / probable big hit” or “sudden probability big hit / In the case of “small hit”, the ratio determined to the associated variation pattern is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 9, for example, when it is determined that the variation display result is “out” in the normal gaming state (“out” field in FIG. 9), among a plurality of types of variation patterns, The ratio determined as “non-reach out” is the highest, and the ratio determined as “pseudo-continuous 3 super out” is the lowest. Further, for example, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is “out of” in the time reduction state (“out of (time reduction)” field in FIG. 9), unlike the “out” field, The determination value is assigned such that the ratio of “reach out of shortened non-reach” is high without being determined as “reach out of reach”. By setting in this way, a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time can be easily selected in the short time state.

  In addition, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (the “normal big hit / probable big hit” field in FIG. 9), The determination values are assigned such that the ratio determined to be “per pseudo-series 3 super” is the highest and the ratio determined to be “per pseudo-normal 1 normal” is the lowest. That is, in the “ordinary big hit / probable big hit” field, the fluctuation pattern having the larger number of pseudo-continuations among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects is easily selected. Therefore, in the pseudo-continuous production, the higher the number of pseudo-continuous times, the higher the expectation that the variation display result will be a big hit. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal deviation, quasi-ream 1 normal deviation, per normal and quasi-ream 1 normal) is the fluctuation pattern with super reach (super deviation, quasi-ream 2 super deviation). The variation display result is more likely to be selected as “out of” than in the case of pseudo-ream 3 supermarket, per supermarket, per pseudo-ream 2 supermarket, and per pseudo-ream 3 supermarket). On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (super off, pseudo 2 super off, pseudo 3 super off, per super, pseudo 2 super and 3 super super) is the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal off). This is more likely to be selected when the fluctuation display result is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” than the normal deviation of the pseudo-ream 1 per normal and per normal of the pseudo-ream 1). Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation pattern with super reach has a higher expectation that the variation display result will be a big hit than the variation pattern with normal reach.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the variation display result is “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit” (the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” field in FIG. 9), The fluctuation pattern is determined as “special hit”.

  10 and 11 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, 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 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

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

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

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

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In the present embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 16), the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern is to be obtained when starting winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a winning determination result specifying command. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, a value is set in the EXT data and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted according to which variation pattern is determined at the time of starting winning. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “out of shortened non-reach” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a winning with “01 (H)” set in the EXT data is set. A time determination result designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “special hit” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a winning having “13 (H)” set in the EXT data is set. A time determination result designation command is transmitted.

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. To do.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as the variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the change display (change) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect in accordance with the change display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or if the game ball is inserted into the second start winning opening 14. If the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that a winning has been made, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Are executed (S311 and S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

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

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

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

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

  Small hit release processing (S309): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing 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). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (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 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (S1215).

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

  FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 15 (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. FIG. 15A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 15A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15B) ( S1216). In the process of S1216, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number and a big hit type determination random number (random 1 and variation pattern determination random number (random 3)) that are software random numbers are extracted and stored Note that the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start opening switch passage process (at the time of start winning), but the first special symbol fluctuation starts. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 obtains a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later. You may make it extract directly.

  FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 15B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In the present embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern. A random number for determination (random 3) is stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize-time effect process for determining in advance at the time of start winning the change display result and the change pattern when the change based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first reserved memory number counter, and then wins based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning. Control for transmitting the time determination result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1218).

  Note that by executing the processing of S1218, in this embodiment, the CPU 56, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state) Every time the start winning opening 13 is won, both the first reserved memory number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The variable display may be executed with priority. In this case, the process of S1215 can be omitted, and the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) shown in FIG. Further, in this case, the CPU 56 is not in the high base state (when the time reduction flag is not set), and when the winning is based on the starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 on condition that the big hit game is not being played. An effect process (S1217) may be performed. In other words, when the condition is not satisfied, the execution of the winning effect processing (S1217) is restricted, and a pre-reading effect for notifying that the display result of the specific variation display becomes a big hit or super reach (details will be described later). Yes) may not be executed. In the configuration in which the display of the variation of the second special symbol is performed with priority, in a game state in which it is easy to start the winning at the second starting winning port 14, the variation of the first special symbol based on the starting winning at the first starting winning port 13 Since the display may continue to be postponed, there is a possibility that even if the pre-reading effect is executed, a state in which the change display of the notice target is not executed easily occurs. However, by restricting the execution of the winning effect processing (S1217), it is possible to prevent the pre-reading effect from being executed based on the start winning winning at the first start winning port 13, and avoid such a state. Can do. In addition, by restricting the effect processing at the time of winning during the high base state or the big hit game, it is possible to prevent the game from being played in a state where it can be recognized that the reserved memory for the big win is stored. Whether or not a big hit game is being played is confirmed, for example, by the value of a special symbol process flag. In this case, the CPU 56 determines that the big hit game is being played when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 side always performs the effect processing at the time of winning, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side determines whether it is in a high base state or whether it is a big hit game, The execution of the pre-reading effect may be limited.

  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. 15B) (see FIG. 15B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) and variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted and stored. Stored in the area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the second reserved memory number counter, and then wins based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning. Control for transmitting the time determination result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1229).

  By executing the processing of S1229, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 can execute the second operation regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state). Every time a start winning is made at the start winning opening 14, both the second reserved memory number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in S1217 and S1218. In the winning presentation 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 the present embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the big hit type, or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing Apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 and before the display of variation based on the start winning is started, the win is won. By executing the time effect process, it is confirmed in advance which variation pattern is to be obtained. By doing so, the variation pattern is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and, as will be described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a big hit or super A pre-reading effect is announced in advance of reaching a reach.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability change state is set. (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). It should be noted that 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. is there. For this reason, the game state has changed between the time when the winning prize is confirmed in S221 and the time when the fluctuation display based on the starting prize is actually started (for example, before the start of fluctuation). When a probable big hit occurs, the normal state changes to the probable state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see S61 to be described later) do not necessarily match.

  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 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227, and FIG. The small hit determination value shown in (C) is compared and it is confirmed whether or not they match (S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect process (see S1217) in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 14), the CPU 56 (see FIG. 8). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in B). Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing (see S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 14), it is shown in FIG. 8C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in S223), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (S224). In this embodiment, in S224, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state (specifically, whether or not the short time flag is set). It should be noted that a plurality of variable displays are executed after confirming whether or not the state of probability change or short-time state is in S224 at the time of starting winning, until the start of changing display based on the starting winning actually. there is a possibility. For this reason, the game state has changed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S224 whether or not the state is a probable change state or the time-shortening state and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, If a probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state changes to the probable state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S224 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see S61 to be described later) are not necessarily the same.

  Then, the CPU 56 selects a field of the variation pattern determination table according to the determination result of S224 (S225). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state, the CPU 56 selects the “displaced (short time)” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. When it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the “missing” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 is selected.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with the small hit determination value (Y in S223), the CPU 56 selects the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” field of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 ( S226).

  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. (S227). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect process (see S1217) in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 14), the CPU 56 (see FIG. 8). Using the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a shown in D), it is determined whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot” or “sudden probability variation jackpot”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing (see S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 14), it is shown in FIG. The big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”.

  Then, the CPU 56 selects a field of the variation pattern determination table according to the jackpot type determined in S227. (S228). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, it selects the “normal big hit / probable big hit” field of the variation pattern determination table. If it is determined that “sudden probability change big hit”, the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table is selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table field set in S225, S226, and S228 and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) extracted in S1216 and S1227 (S229).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined variation pattern in the winning determination result designation command (S230). Specifically, the CPU 56 selects one of the values “00 (H)” to “51 (H)” as shown in FIG. Processing for setting the EXT data of the determination result designation command is performed.

  For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect process (see S1217A) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 14), “Non-reach” is determined in S229. If it is determined that the variation pattern is, the process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result specifying command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. If it is determined in S229 that the variation pattern type is “per 3 pseudo-supermarkets”, the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is set to “12 (H)”. ”Is set.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined using the same variation pattern determination table even if the number of reserved memories is different. However, a variation pattern determination table that differs depending on the number of reserved memories may be used. In this case, for example, it is determined from the random number for determining the variation pattern (or random number for determining the variation pattern type) whether the variation pattern is accompanied by normal reach, super reach, etc. The winning determination result designation command may be transmitted based on a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern for performing a specific reach effect or a variation pattern for a specific number of simulated consecutive times). Sometimes, a winning determination result specifying command indicating the determination result may be transmitted. Further, for example, it may be determined whether the display result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit”, and a winning determination result designation command indicating the determination result may be transmitted.

  17 and 18 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 15A) is data indicating “first”. (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 performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is performed for the second special symbol (S54). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the display 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, respectively. The variation display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. For example, when priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, whether or not the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory number buffer is 1 or more is checked in S52. The process proceeds to S54, and if it is 0, the process proceeds to S53.

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

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

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

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

  In S56, when the count value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is decremented by 1, the CPU 56 determines whether the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a or Control is also performed to change the display of the second special symbol hold storage display 18b.

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

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

  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-S310 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214A of the first starting port switch passing process or S214B of the second starting port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. Read and jackpot judgment. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (S73). In this case, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination random number extracted in S214A of the first start port switch passing process or S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. To determine the type of jackpot. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the “normal big hit / probable big hit” field of the variation pattern determination table when the big hit type is the normal big hit or the probability variable big hit (Y in S92) ( If the big hit type is not the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit (N in S92), the “suddenly probable big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table is selected (S94). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the “suddenly probable big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table (S96). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S97). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. It is reset when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Y of S97), the CPU 56 selects the “out of phase (time reduction)” field of the variation pattern determination table (S98). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in S97), the CPU 56 selects the “out” field of the variation pattern determination table (S99). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) (S101), and selects it in the process of S93, S94, S96, S98 or S99. The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the field of the variation pattern determination table (S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S103). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S104).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S105). For example, the start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S106). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S107).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 10) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S110). If not set, the process proceeds to S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (S111, S112). Specifically, whether or not it is a probable big hit can be determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command when the type of jackpot is a sudden probability variation jackpot (S113, S114). Whether or not it is suddenly probable big hit can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. When neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (S115).

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (S125). When the variable time timer times out (S126), the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update (S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S140 (S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (S134). Control is performed to transmit a big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 (S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S137). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, and 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S139).

  In S140, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. If the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is not controlled and only the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is- 1 (S142).

  Next, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (S145). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S146).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / suddenly probable big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S148). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (S308) (S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in S147), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S164. When the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (S161), and a control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (S162). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted when it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent when it is a probable big hit, and a small hit / abrupt is sudden when it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a probable jackpot end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in S165), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (S166). Whether or not it is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is specifically confirmed whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “03”. It can be determined by doing. If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time-short flag and shifts the gaming state to the time-short state (S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions (S168). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S169). Then, the process proceeds to S173.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (S170). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (S171). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S172). Then, the process proceeds to S173.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in S167 and S171 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see S27), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a hit. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag set in S167 and S171 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S173).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 10 and 11) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  26 to 27 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S622). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (S623).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (S625), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (S626).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag (S628).

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

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

  Next, if the received effect control command is any winning determination result designation command (S664), the effect control CPU 101 determines the winning determination result according to the received winning determination result designation command. In the storage buffer, it is stored in an area associated with the total number of pending storage (S665), and a prefetch effect determination process is performed (S671).

  In this embodiment, the total number of reserved memories is the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. It is calculated by adding together. The first reserved memory number is updated in S652 after receiving the first reserved memory number designation command, and the second reserved memory number is updated in S655 after receiving the second reserved memory number designation command. The total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted after the first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1218 of the start port switch passing process, and is transmitted after the second reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1228. Is done. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number. In step S665, the effect control CPU 101 sets, for example, the second byte data of the winning determination result designation command in the storage area associated with the total number of pending storages in the winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 12). Further, the data set in the winning determination result buffer is deleted in order from the previously set data in the effect symbol variation start process (timing at which the process of S1800 is executed) described later.

  FIG. 27A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (a winning determination result storage buffer) for storing a winning determination result. As shown in FIG. 27A, in this embodiment, eight storage areas associated with the total number of pending storages are secured in the winning determination result storage buffer. In addition, in order to distinguish which winning determination result when it is configured to preferentially execute either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, A first winning determination result storage buffer for storing a winning determination result at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning port 13, and a second winning determination result at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning port 14 are stored. A winning determination result storage buffer may be prepared. In this case, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second winning determination result storage buffer. In this case, the EXT data of the received winning determination result designation command is stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer. The winning determination result storage buffer (the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer) is formed in the RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S683). Then, the process proceeds to S611.

  Next, the prefetching effect will be described. The pre-reading effect is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the effect, and the variable display that is the target of the effect is a big hit or a specific change (for example, a reach effect is included). It is a notice effect that warns you. In the present embodiment, as a pre-reading effect, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (holding storage) to be notified is different from the normal display mode (hereinafter, normal mode) ( An effect displayed in a special mode, a first special mode, or a second special mode, which will be described later, is performed. In addition, the normal mode and special mode of the present embodiment correspond to the predetermined mode of the present invention, and the first special mode and the second special mode correspond to the special mode of the present invention.

  28 and 29 are flowcharts showing the prefetch effect determining process. In the prefetch effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a prefetch effect restriction flag indicating that execution of the prefetch effect is restricted is set (S67101). Note that the prefetch effect restriction flag is set in S67111 described later. If the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 displays a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in the normal mode in the combined hold storage display unit 18c (S67116). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the combined hold storage display unit 18c are displayed, the effect control CPU 101 controls to display the sixth hold display in the normal mode. .

  If the pre-reading effect restriction flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 displays the past winning determination result stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (the winning determination result indicated by the winning determination result designation command received this time). (Excluding) are extracted (S67102).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the extracted winning determination results are all determination results indicating "non-reach" (S67103). In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines in S67103 that the extracted winning determination result is a value indicating that all the variation patterns are “abbreviated non-reach” or “non-reach out” (specifically, It is determined whether it is “01 (H)” or “02 (H)” (refer to FIG. 12) (that is, whether or not there is a deviation fluctuation without reach) is determined.

  When all the winning determination results extracted in S67103 are determination results indicating “non-reach”, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S67104a. On the other hand, if the extracted winning determination results are not all determination results indicating “non-reach”, the effect control CPU 101 normally displays a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. It displays in the form (S67116). In other words, the present embodiment is configured not to execute the pre-reading effect based on the newly received winning determination result designation command when there is a holding storage in which a variable display accompanied by a reach effect is performed. 28 and 29, the pre-reading effect is executed based on the newly received winning determination result designation command even when there is a pending storage in which a variable display with a reach effect is performed. You may make it do.

  In S67104a, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the gaming state is a time-short state (S67104a). Whether or not the gaming state is a short-time state, whether or not a predetermined flag indicating that the short-time state designation command has been received is set in response to the reception of the short-time state designation command in the command analysis process. Judgment is sufficient.

  If the gaming state is not the short-time state in S67104a, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for determining the prefetch effect, and the latest winning determination result stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (the received winning determination). (Prediction result at the time of winning shown in the result designation command) is extracted, and based on the extracted determination result at the time of winning, whether or not the prefetch effect is executed and the prefetch effect type to be executed are set in the prefetch effect execution determination table (for normal use). (S67104b).

  In S67104a, when the gaming state is the short-time state, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for determining the prefetch effect, and the latest winning determination result stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (received this time). The winning determination result specified in the winning determination result designation command is extracted, and based on the extracted winning determination result, whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect and the pre-reading effect type to be executed are determined in the pre-reading effect execution determination table (time reduction) (S67104c).

  FIG. 30A is an explanatory diagram showing the prefetch effect execution determination ratio in the prefetch effect execution determination table used in S67104b.

  In S67104b, for example, when the winning determination result indicates “shortened non-reach”, the effect control CPU 101 determines not to execute the prefetch effect at a rate of 100%. Also, for example, when the winning determination result indicates “per quasi-continuous 3 supermarkets”, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the hold display effect as a pre-read effect at a rate of 47.5%. The execution of the speech display effect is determined as a prefetch effect at a rate of 47.5%, and it is determined that the prefetch effect is not executed at a rate of 1%.

  On the other hand, in S67104c, for example, when the winning determination result indicates "shortened non-reach", the effect control CPU 101 determines not to execute the prefetch effect at a rate of 100%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates “per quasi-continuous 3 supermarkets”, the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution of the serif display effect as a pre-read effect at a rate of 99%. It is determined not to execute the prefetch effect at the rate of%.

  The hold display effect executed as the prefetch effect in the present embodiment is a first special mode, a second special mode, or a special mode in which the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c is different from the normal hold display. The big hit expectation degree in the variable display according to the hold display displayed as the first special mode, the second special mode, or the special mode is different.

  On the other hand, the line display effect executed as the prefetch effect in the present embodiment is an effect that is determined to be executed exclusively with the hold display effect when the prefetch effect is executed, and is displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. With the effect of displaying prominent lines in the work that has become the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the effect display device 9 without changing the held display of the normal mode or the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. is there. In the case of the serif display effect, when the execution of the serif effect is determined, the serif display is performed within the range of the variable display number that is executed until the start of the variable display by the new start winning prize, which is the target of the pre-reading effect. This is an effect in which the number of executions (variable display times) is determined, and the lines are displayed at the determined number (including one), and the possibility of a big hit depending on the number of times these lines are displayed. It is an effect to give notice. In other words, if the line warning is executed when the big win is displayed in the variable display by the new start winning prize, the number of times the line is displayed is increased, while if the line warning is executed when the big win is received, the line is displayed. The number of times displayed is reduced. Therefore, the possibility of a big hit can be announced in advance, as with the hold display effect, depending on whether or not these lines are displayed and the number of times the lines are displayed. When these lines are displayed, an effect display in which the displayed lines move toward the hold display that is the target of the pre-reading effect is executed, so that the reserved memory in which the lines are subject to the advance notice is displayed. As with the hold display effect, the player can grasp which hold memory is stored. In addition, the timing at which lines are displayed in these line display effects is set in advance for each variable display pattern in which the line display effects are executed, and at a timing according to these variable display patterns (variation time), A line is displayed while the variable is displayed.

  30A and 30B are characteristic in the pre-reading effect execution determination ratio when the display result is “out of” (corresponding to the designation of winning determination result 1 to the determination of winning determination result 7). ) Is higher when the display result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit” (equivalent to the determination result 8 at the time of winning to the determination result 12 at the time of winning). The determination value is set so that Further, what is characteristic in the pre-reading effect execution determination ratio shown in FIG. 30A and FIG. 30B is that a reach effect with a high degree of expectation is performed even if the display result is the same (for example, than normal reach). If the super reach is performed), the determination value is set so that the rate at which the pre-reading effect is executed is increased. By having such a feature, when the pre-reading effect is executed, it is expected that the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target is increased and the big hit is expected compared with the case where the pre-reading effect is not executed. It is possible to increase the rate at which a high reach production is performed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the pre-reading effect is executed.

  Further, the pre-reading effect execution determination ratio shown in FIG. 30B is characteristic in that when the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined regardless of whether the display result is “out of” or “big hit”, the hold display effect is used as the pre-reading effect. Instead, a line display effect is executed.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, the pre-reading effect is executed at a rate of 1% even when the result of winning determination is “non-reach” (0.5% rate). Execute the hold display effect at 0.5% and execute the line display effect at a rate of 0.5%), but in the case of “non-reach” (“short non-reach out” or “non-reach out”) , It may not be determined that the pre-reading effect is executed. In the example shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, a determination value (ratio) for determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect is set for each variation pattern indicated by the determination result at the time of winning. However, for example, in order to determine whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect for each display result (for example, “out of”, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”). The determination value (ratio) may be set.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, when the prefetch effect is executed when the game state is the normal state, the prefetch effect type is the same ratio from the hold display effect and the serif display effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the gaming state is the normal state, the pre-reading effect type is determined at different rates from the hold display effect and the serif display effect. Anyway.

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not to execute the hold display effect as the prefetch effect in S67104b or S67104c (S67105). If it is not determined to execute the hold display effect as the pre-reading effect (N in S67105), it is further determined in S67104b or S67104c whether it is determined to execute the line display effect as the pre-reading effect (S67105a). When it is determined to execute the line display effect (Y of S67105a), the display mode of the line display effect is set (S67105b), and a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage is displayed in the normal mode. (S67105k).

  Note that in S67105b, the number of executions of the line display effect (the number of variable display times) is determined in accordance with the winning determination result of the total number of reserved storage and the target storage of the line display effect.

  Specifically, when the total pending storage number is 1, the number of times of execution of the serif display effect (variable display count) is determined as one, and when the total pending storage number is 2, the serif display effect is displayed. When the number of executions (variable display times) is determined to be 1 or 2 and the total number of pending storages is 3, the number of executions of the serif display effect (variable display times) is any one of 1 to 3 If the total number of reserved storage is 4, the number of times the line display effect is executed (variable display number) is determined to be 1 to 4 times, and the total number of reserved storage is 5. When the number of lines display effects (variable display times) is determined to any one of 1 to 5, and the total number of reserved storage is 6, the number of lines display effects (variable display times) is determined. When the number is determined from 1 to 6 times and the total number of reserved storage is 7 When the number of times of execution of the serif display effect (variable display count) is determined as any one of 1 to 7 and when the total number of reserved storage is 8, the number of times of execution of the serif display effect (number of times of variable display) is determined. Decide between 1 to 8 times.

  It should be noted that the number of times that the line display effect is executed is such that if the winning determination result in the target storage of the line display effect is “big hit”, the number of times that the line display effect is executed is easily determined (for example, the summation hold) When the number of memories is 8, and the winning determination result of the target storage for the speech display effect is “big hit”, the number of times of executing the speech display effect is easily determined to 8 times, while the speech display effect is executed. If it is difficult to determine the number of times to be 1) and the determination result at the time of winning in the target display memory for the line display effect is “out of”, the number of times to execute the line display effect is made easy to be determined (for example, the combined storage) When the number is 8 and the winning judgment result of the target storage for the speech display effect is “out of”, the number of times of executing the speech display effect is easily determined once, while the speech display effect is executed. Number less likely to be determined in eight to).

  If it is not decided to execute the line display effect (N in S67105a), a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage is displayed in a normal manner without going through S67105b (S67105k).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S67104b or S67104c that the hold display effect is to be executed as the prefetch effect (Y in S67105), a random number for determining the hold display change execution is extracted and the latest determination result storage buffer stores the winning determination result storage buffer. Whether to determine whether or not to execute the hold display change during the hold display effect based on the winning determination result (the winning determination result indicated in the winning determination result designation command received this time) based on the extracted winning determination result Is determined using the hold display change execution determination table (S67105c).

  FIG. 30C is an explanatory diagram showing the hold display change execution determination ratio in the hold display change execution determination table used in S67105c. As shown in FIG. 30 (C), in S67105c, when the winning determination result is out of place, it is determined that the hold display change is executed at a rate of 10%, and the hold display change is not executed at a rate of 90%. decide. If the winning determination result is a win (big hit or small win), it is determined that the hold display change is executed at a rate of 90%, and it is determined that the hold display change is not executed at a rate of 10%.

  In S67105d, the CPU 101 for effect control. In S67105c, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the hold display change (S67105d). If it is decided not to execute the hold display change in S67105c (N in S67105d), the hold display change non-execution flag is set (S67105f-). Then, the hold display mode determination random number is extracted, and the hold display mode is determined using the hold display mode determination table based on the latest winning determination result (S67105f).

  FIG. 30D is an explanatory diagram showing the determination ratio of the hold display mode in the hold display mode determination table used in S67105f. As shown in FIG. 30 (D), in S67105f, when the winning judgment result of the latest on-hold storage is out of place, the on-hold display is determined to be the normal mode at the rate of 90%, and the special mode is set at the rate of 10%. To decide. If the winning determination result of the latest reserved memory is a win (big hit or small win), the hold display is determined in the normal mode at a rate of 95% and the special mode is determined at the rate of 5%. In other words, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the hold memory corresponding to the hold display displayed in the normal mode is executed, the variable display of the hold memory corresponding to the hold display displayed in the special mode is executed. The probability that the variable display result will be a big hit (expected degree of big hit) is set to be higher than the case where the change is made.

  In S67105g, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display mode of the hold display is determined to be the special mode in S67105f. When the display mode of the hold display is determined to be a special mode (Y in S67105g), a prefetch effect restriction flag indicating that execution of the prefetch effect is restricted is set (S67105g +).

  When the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, the process of S67101 controls the prefetch effect so as not to be executed repeatedly. In other words, in this embodiment, when any one of the hold displays is displayed in a special manner, control is performed so as not to newly execute the prefetch effect. Therefore, it is restricted that a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a special manner. Therefore, by displaying a plurality of hold displays in a special manner, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused about which hold display should be noted.

  After execution of S67105g +, a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage is displayed in a special manner (S67105h). If the display mode of the hold display is not determined to be the special mode (N in S67105g), a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage is displayed in the normal mode (S67105i). Then, after the execution of S67105h or S67105i, the total reserved memory number is set in the effect total reserved memory number counter and the shift number counter, and the prefetch effect determining process is terminated.

  When it is determined in S67105c to execute the hold display change (Y in S67105d), the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect total hold memory number counter for specifying the hold display that is the target of the hold display change. Then, the total number of reserved memories is set (S67105e). The value of the effect total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 in S1802a of the effect symbol variation start process, and in S1811, it is used to specify the hold display that is the subject of the hold display change. For example, when the value of the effect total storage number counter is 4, a change in the display of the hold that changes the display mode of the fourth hold display of the total hold storage display unit 18c is executed. In this embodiment, the total number of reserved memories is the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. It is calculated by adding together. The first reserved memory number is updated in S652 after receiving the first reserved memory number designation command, and the second reserved memory number is updated in S655 after receiving the second reserved memory number designation command. The total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted after the first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1218 of the start port switch passing process, and is transmitted after the second reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1228. Is done. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines in which display mode the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold information) to be notified in the pre-read effect is finally displayed (S67106). In the present embodiment, a special mode, a first special mode, and a second special mode are provided in addition to the normal mode as the display mode of the hold display. However, as will be described later, the hold display displayed in the special mode when the hold display change is executed is changed from the special mode to the first special display until the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display is started. The display is changed to the mode or the second special mode. Therefore, in S67106, the final display mode is determined as either the first special mode or the second special mode. Hereinafter, the first special mode and the second special mode may be collectively referred to as a special mode.

  FIG. 30E is an explanatory diagram showing the final display mode determination ratio in the final display mode determination table used in S67106. In S67106, the production control CPU 101 determines which display mode is finally displayed (hereinafter also referred to as the final display mode) at the final display mode determination ratio shown in FIG. Specifically, the final display mode is determined at a ratio determined for each winning determination result (variable display display result) in the final display mode determination table based on the latest extracted winning determination result. For example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), the effect control CPU 101 The final display mode is determined as the first special mode at a rate of 80%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 8 designation to the winning determination result 12 designation). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode as the second special mode at a rate of 80%.

  A characteristic of the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 30 (E) is that the display result is “out” (compared to the case where the winning determination result 1 is specified to the winning determination result 7 is specified). When the result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit” (equivalent to the determination result 8 when winning a prize to the determination result 12 when winning), the determination is made such that the ratio determined in the second special mode is higher. The value is set. By having such a feature, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target is higher than when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode. can do. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation that a big hit is displayed in the second special mode rather than the first special mode, and when the hold display effect is executed, in which display mode the hold display is displayed. It can be made to pay attention to.

  In the example shown in FIG. 30 (E), the final display results (“out-going”, “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small win”) are displayed for each display result shown in the winning determination result. Although the determination value (ratio) for determining the display mode is set, for example, in the same manner as the pre-reading effect execution determination table in FIG. A determination value (ratio) for determining the value may be set. By doing so, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, in addition to increasing the ratio of occurrence of jackpots in the variable display of the notice target, the ratio of the high-reach reach effect Can also be high.

  In this embodiment, two types of display modes, the first special mode and the second special mode, are provided as the final display mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there are three or more types. A display mode may be provided, and the degree of expectation may be different (the ratio selected according to the display result is different).

  Further, by executing S67105c, S67105f, and S67106 to determine the hold display mode, in this embodiment, the expected big hit W of the hold memory determined to be displayed in the special mode in S67105f is changed to the normal mode in S67105f. Is set to be lower than the jackpot expectation degree X of the stored storage determined to be displayed. Further, the big hit expectation degree Y of the hold storage determined to be displayed in the first special mode in S67106 is set higher than the big hit expectation degree W and the big hit expectation degree X, and it is decided to display in the second special mode in S67106. The big hit expectation degree Z of the held storage is set higher than the big hit expectation degree W, the big hit expectation degree X, and the big hit expectation degree Y (the big hit expectation degree: W <X <Y <Z).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines a prefetch effect pattern as the display pattern of the hold display effect (S67107).

  In the present embodiment, a first prefetch effect pattern and a second prefetch effect pattern are provided as prefetch effect patterns. In the first look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) to be notified is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode without first being displayed in the special mode. Note that the first look-ahead effect pattern includes a display in which the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) for the advance notice is displayed in the first special mode or the second special form at the timing of the start winning prize, and the change display of the advance notice target. The hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold information) to be notified is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode at any shift timing until the (hold information) starts. Including. On the other hand, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variation display of the advance notice target is displayed in a special manner at the timing of the start winning prize, and at any shift timing until the advance display of the advance notice subject is changed, The display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode.

  The shift timing of the hold display means that the first hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is erased and the remaining hold displays are shifted one by one in the effect symbol variation start process described later, and the combined hold storage display is performed. It is a timing (specifically, a timing at which S1800 is executed) for updating the combined pending storage number display in the unit 18c. For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the combined hold storage display unit 18c are displayed, the first hold display is erased at the shift timing and the second hold display is displayed. The hold display is shifted to the first display area, the hold display displayed at the third is shifted to the second display area, and the hold display displayed at the fourth is the third display. The hold display which has been shifted to the area and displayed in the fifth is shifted to the fourth display area.

  FIG. 31A to FIG. 31B are explanatory diagrams showing the determination ratio of the prefetch effect pattern when the prefetch effect pattern determination table is used. In S67107, the effect control CPU 101 determines a prefetch effect pattern based on the prefetch effect pattern determination table and the total number of reserved memories. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control is hit by the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result (for example, “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “small” In the case of “winning” (that is, when the winning determination result 8 is designated to the winning determination result 13 is designated), the prefetch effect pattern is determined at the winning prefetch effect pattern determination ratio shown in FIG. Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the prefetch effect pattern as one of the first prefetch effect pattern and the second prefetch effect pattern at a rate determined for each total number of reserved memories shown in FIG.

  Further, the CPU 101 for effect control has a case where the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is “out of” (that is, when the winning determination result 1 is specified to the winning determination result 7 is specified). The prefetch effect pattern is determined at the hit prefetch effect pattern determination ratio shown in FIG. Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the prefetch effect pattern as either the first prefetch effect pattern or the second prefetch effect pattern at a ratio determined for each total number of reserved memories shown in FIG.

  For example, the display result of the variable display shown by the determination result at the time of winning is a win (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”), and the total number of reserved memories is 2. In some cases, the effect control CPU 101 determines the prefetch effect pattern as the first prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 35% and the second prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 65%. Further, for example, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the determination result at the time of winning is “out of” and the total number of reserved memories is 2, the effect control CPU 101 sets the prefetch effect pattern to a ratio of 65%. Thus, the first prefetch effect pattern is determined as the second prefetch effect pattern at a rate of 35%.

  What is characteristic in the pre-reading effect pattern determination ratio shown in FIG. 31A and FIG. 31B is that the display result of the variable display is hit as compared to the case where the display result of the variable display is “out of” (for example, , “Normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”), the judgment value is set so that the ratio determined in the second look-ahead effect pattern is higher. It is that you are. By having such a feature, when a pre-reading effect is performed with the second pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of start winning, and then changed to a special mode and displayed) ) In the variable display of the notice target compared to when the hold display effect is performed in the first look-ahead effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode without being displayed once in the special mode). The rate at which the hits can be increased. In addition, when the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, since the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, the pre-read effect is performed in the second pre-read effect pattern. (That is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of winning the start, and then changed to a special mode and displayed), the hold display displayed in the special mode is a big hit than the first special mode. The rate of change to the second special mode having a high expectation level becomes high. Therefore, attention can be paid to which pre-reading effect pattern is used for the hold display effect. Further, when the hold display effect is performed in the second look-ahead effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of starting winning), the hold display displayed in the special mode is more than the first special mode. Since it is easy to change to the 2nd special mode with high expectation, a sense of expectation can be raised and game entertainment can be improved. Further, in this embodiment, whether or not the hold display displayed in the special mode changes to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display corresponding to the hold display (hold information) is started. In addition to allowing the player to pay attention to this, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation until the hold display is displayed in a special mode and then changes to a special mode.

  In addition, what is characteristic in the pre-reading effect pattern determination ratio shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B is that the determination value is set so as not to be determined as the second pre-reading effect pattern when the total pending storage number is 1. Is set. In this embodiment, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the timing for displaying the hold display displayed in the special mode at the time of starting winning a prize is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. This is an arbitrary shift timing until display is started. However, if the total number of pending storage is 1 (that is, only the pending display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target is displayed), if the hold display is shifted once, the variable display of the notice target is supported. The hold display to be erased. For this reason, when the total number of pending storage is 1, the display mode of the pending display corresponding to the noticed change display cannot be changed at the shift timing. Therefore, when the total pending storage number is 1, the determination value is set so that the second prefetch effect pattern is not determined.

  In the present embodiment, in order to simplify the description, in the first prefetch effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and the second prefetch is displayed. In the performance pattern, the timing at which the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode is set as an arbitrary shift timing until the display of the subject change notice is started. The invention is not limited to this, and other timings may be used. For example, the display mode may be changed at an arbitrary timing during the variation display (a period spanning one variation display or a plurality of variation displays) that is executed until the variation display of the notice target is started. In this case, for example, even when the total number of reserved memories is 1, the second look-ahead effect pattern can be determined, and the hold display is displayed in a special manner at the time of starting winning, corresponding to the hold display (hold information). The display may be changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display is started.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 31 (A) and 31 (B), when the display result indicated by the winning determination result is a win (for example, “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “ There are separate look-ahead effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the cases of “small hit” and “out of line”. For example, even if the display result is a hit, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” And a prefetch effect pattern determination table for determining any one of the prefetch effect patterns at different ratios in the case of “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”. Further, for example, a prefetch effect pattern determination table for determining any prefetch effect pattern at a different rate for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result may be provided. By doing so, when the pre-reading effect is executed with the first pre-reading effect pattern, a high-expectation reach effect is performed in addition to increasing the ratio of occurrence of big hits in the variable display of the notice target. The ratio can also be increased.

  When the prefetch effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 101 determines a change timing (in this example, the number of shifts of the hold display) for changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) to be notified. The determined change timing (number of shifts) is set in a shift number counter for specifying the change timing (number of shifts) (S67108). In the present embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified changes is an arbitrary hold display shift timing. Therefore, by determining the change timing (the number of shifts), it is determined at what timing the display mode is changed with respect to the hold display corresponding to the noticeable change display. For example, when the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2, the display mode of the hold display is changed at the timing when the second shift is performed with respect to the hold display corresponding to the change display to be notified.

  32 (A) to 32 (D) are explanatory diagrams showing the prefetch effect change timing determination ratio when the prefetch effect change timing determination table is used. In S67108, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the change timing (the number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the change display to be notified based on the change timing determination table and the total hold storage number. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control is hit by the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result (for example, “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “small” First win-winning effect change when the pre-read effect pattern determined in S67107 is the first pre-read effect pattern. Using the timing determination table, the change timing (the number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the change display to be notified is determined to any one of 0 (at the time of winning) to 7 at the rate shown in FIG. .

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 32A to 32D, the change timing (number of shifts) is 0, which means that the hold display is in the first special mode or the second special mode at the start winning timing. Is to be displayed. When displaying the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing of the start winning prize, for example, it is realized by displaying the new hold display from the beginning in the first special mode or the second special mode. Alternatively, it may be realized by displaying the new hold display once in the normal mode and immediately changing to the first special mode or the second special mode.

  In addition, in the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is “out of” (that is, when the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), When the prefetching effect pattern determined in S67107 is the first prefetching effect pattern, using the first prefetching effect change timing determination table at the time of loss, it corresponds to the change display of the notice target at the ratio shown in FIG. The change timing (the number of shifts) of the hold display to be performed is determined as one of 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 wins the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result (for example, “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “small hit”). (That is, when the winning determination result 8 is designated to the winning determination result 13 is designated), and the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second prefetch effect pattern, the winning second prefetch effect change timing determination table 32, the change timing (the number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the change display to be notified is determined from 0 (at the time of winning) to 7 at the ratio shown in FIG.

  In addition, in the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is “out of” (that is, when the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), When the pre-reading effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second pre-reading effect pattern, using the second pre-reading effect change timing determination table at the time of loss, it corresponds to the change display of the notice target at the rate shown in FIG. The change timing (the number of shifts) of the hold display to be performed is determined as one of 0 (at the time of winning) to 7.

  For example, when using the first look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of hitting, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 101, as shown in FIG. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (during winning), the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 20%. Also, when using the first look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of loss, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 101 has a rate of 20% as shown in FIG. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (during winning), the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 50%.

  Further, for example, when using the second pre-reading effect change timing determination table at the time of hitting, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 101, as shown in FIG. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1 based on the ratio, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 based on the ratio of 70%. Also, when using the second pre-reading effect change timing determination table at the time of loss, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 101 has a ratio of 70%, as shown in FIG. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a rate of 30%.

  In the prefetch effect change timing determination tables, the prefetch effect change timing determination ratios shown in FIGS. 32A to 32D are characteristic. In the case of the first prefetch effect pattern, the display result of the variable display is different. The number of shifts when the display result of the fluctuation display is a hit (eg, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”) compared to the case of “out”. That is, the determination value is set so that the rate of determination at a change timing with a small amount is high. By having such a feature, when the hold display effect is performed in the first look-ahead effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode without being displayed once in the special mode), the hold is performed. If the display changes from the normal mode to the special mode with a smaller number of shifts, the percentage of occurrence of hits in the variable display of the notice target can be increased, and further displayed in the special mode at the time of start winning (shift number 0) It is possible to increase the rate of occurrence of hits. Therefore, interest can be given to the timing at which the hold display changes, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  Also, what is characteristic in the prefetch effect change timing determination ratios shown in FIGS. 32A to 32D in each prefetch effect change timing determination table is that a variable display is displayed in the case of the second prefetch effect pattern. When the display result of the fluctuation display is a hit (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “small hit”) That is, the determination value is set so that the ratio determined at the change timing with a large number of shifts is high. By having such a feature, when a hold display effect is performed in the second look-ahead effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of winning a start, and then changed to a special mode) If the special mode hold display is changed to the special mode with a larger number of shifts (that is, after many shifts have been performed), the rate of occurrence of the hit in the variable display of the notice target can be increased. In other words, the longer the period from when the hold display is displayed in the special mode to when it changes to the special mode (that is, the slower the timing of the change), the higher the rate of occurrence of the hit in the variable display of the notice target. . Therefore, the hold display can be changed at a plurality of timings, and attention can be paid to the timing at which the hold display displayed in a special mode changes, so that the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, the timing for changing the display mode of the hold display is set as an arbitrary shift timing until the start of the change display of the advance notice target. When it is possible to change the display mode at any timing until the start of, for example, a plurality of types of change timing patterns that can specify the timing to change (such as during specific shift timing or during specific variation display) It is also possible to select one of them according to the winning determination result.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 32 (A) to 32 (D), in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, it is advantageous that the number of shifts is small (that is, the earlier the change timing, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot). In the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, the larger number of shifts is advantageous (that is, the higher the big hit expectation is, the slower the change timing is), but in order to make it easier for the player to understand, Even in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, it may be set such that the one with the larger number of shifts (that is, the slower the change timing) is advantageous. Further, for example, in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, it may be set such that the smaller the number of shifts (that is, the earlier the change timing), the more advantageous.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 32 (A) to 32 (D), when the display result indicated by the winning determination result is a win (for example, “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or There are separate look-ahead effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the cases of “small hit” and “out of line”. For example, even if the display result is a hit, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” In addition, a change timing determination table may be provided for determining any change timing (number of shifts) at a different rate in the case of “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit”. Further, for example, as with the pre-reading effect execution determination table, a change timing determination table that determines any one of the change timings (number of shifts) at a different ratio for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result is provided. It may be. By doing so, according to the change timing of the hold display corresponding to the change display of the notice target, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the change display of the notice target is different and the ratio that the reach effect with high expectation is performed Can also be different.

  In the present embodiment, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, a new hold display is displayed in a special mode at the timing of the start winning prize, but the hold display is displayed in a normal mode at the timing of the start winning prize, and any arbitrary thereafter The normal mode may be changed to the special mode at the timing, and the special mode may be changed to the special mode at any later timing.

  When the change timing (number of shifts) is determined, the CPU 101 for effect control uses the suggested effect mode determination table when the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second prefetch effect pattern (Y in S67109), The effect mode of the suggestion effect performed at the change timing of the hold display is determined (S67110). In the present embodiment, a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes can be executed at the shift timing. Further, the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. In S67110, the effect mode of the suggestion effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is determined to be either the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

  In a present Example, according to the production | presentation aspect of suggestion production | presentation, a hold display changes to a 1st special aspect or a 2nd special aspect in a different ratio. Specifically, when the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode, the ratio of the hold display changing to the first special mode is high, and when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, the hold effect is held. The rate at which the display changes to the second special mode is high. Therefore, it is suggested that the display mode of the hold display changes by executing the suggestion effect, and depending on which effect mode the suggestion effect is executed, which special mode is likely to change? It is suggested. Although the details will be described later, the suggestion effect is also executed at a shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display. Therefore, in order to distinguish these, the suggestion effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is also referred to as the suggestion effect (success pattern), and the suggestion effect executed at the shift timing other than the change timing of the hold display is indicated as the suggestion effect (passing) It is also called a pattern. In the present embodiment, both the suggestion effect (success pattern) and the suggestion effect (passing pattern) are executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Therefore, the ratio at which the display mode of the hold display changes may vary depending on the presentation mode of the suggestion effect. For example, when the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode (for example, the first effect mode A different from the first effect mode and the second effect mode of the present embodiment), the hold display changes. When the ratio is low and the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode (for example, the first effect mode B may be different from the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the first effect mode A of the present embodiment). Alternatively, the rate at which the hold display changes may be increased. That is, when the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode (first effect mode A), the ratio of the suggestion effect (success pattern) is high, and the suggestion effect is the second effect mode (first effect mode B). In the case where it is executed, the ratio of the suggestion effect (passing pattern) may be increased.

  FIG. 33A is an explanatory diagram showing a suggestion effect mode determination ratio in the suggestion effect mode determination table. In S67110, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect performed at the change timing of the hold display at the suggestion effect mode determination ratio shown in FIG. Specifically, based on the latest extracted winning determination result, the effect mode is set to the first effect mode or the ratio determined for each winning determination result (variable display display result) in the final display mode determination table. It is determined as one of the second effect modes. For example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), the effect control CPU 101 The production mode is determined as the first production mode at a rate of 80%, and the production mode is determined as the second production mode at the rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 8 designation to the winning determination result 12 designation). In other words, the production control CPU 101 determines the production mode as the first production mode at a rate of 20% and determines the production mode as the second production mode at a rate of 80%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (corresponding to designation of the winning determination result 13), for effect control. CPU101 determines an effect mode as the 1st effect mode in the ratio of 50%, and determines an effect mode as the 2nd effect mode in the rate of 50%.

  Among these effect modes, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), the first effect mode is effected by the shutter 200 moving to close after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the character A was displayed on the effect display device 9. It becomes the 1st production display device invisible period when display device 9 cannot be visually recognized by a player. Then, when the shutter 200 moves to the open position, the effect display device 9 becomes visible to the player, and a character B different from the character A is displayed on the effect display device 9. When the hold display changes in the first effect mode, the hold display changes during the first effect display device invisible period.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33C, the second effect mode is the effect display device 9 in which the shutter 200 moves to the closed position after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the character A is displayed on the effect display device 9. However, the first effect display device invisible period from the player becomes invisible. Then, when the shutter 200 moves to the open position, the effect display device 9 becomes visible to the player, and a character B different from the character A is displayed on the effect display device 9. Furthermore, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the character B was displayed, the shutter 200 is moved to the closed position again, so that the effect display device becomes a second effect display device invisible period that is not visible to the player. Then, when the shutter 200 moves to the open position, the effect display device 9 can be visually recognized by the player, and a character C different from the character A and the character B is displayed on the effect display device 9. When the hold display changes in the second effect mode, the hold display changes during the second effect display device invisible period.

  What is characteristic in the suggestion effect mode determination ratio shown in FIG. 33A is that the display result is “out of” (equivalent to the determination result 1 at the time of winning determination to the determination result 7 at the time of winning determination). When the result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit” (corresponding to the determination result 8 at the time of winning win to the determination result 12 at the time of winning win), the ratio determined as the second effect mode is set to be higher It has been done. By having such a feature, when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target is higher than when the suggestion effect is displayed in the first effect mode. can do. In addition, when the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, since the final display mode of the hold display is high in the second special mode, the suggestive stage is executed in the second stage. In such a case, the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes to the second special mode having a higher expectation than the first special mode is increased. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the suggestion effect, and it is possible to focus on which suggestion effect is executed and to improve the game entertainment.

  In the example shown in FIG. 33 (A), it is suggested for each display result (“out-going”, “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”) shown in the winning determination result. Although the ratio for determining the effect mode of the effect is determined, for example, the determination for determining the effect mode of the suggested effect for each variation pattern indicated by the determination result at the time of winning, as in the pre-reading effect execution determination table A value (ratio) may be set. By doing so, when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, in addition to increasing the rate at which the big hit is generated in the variable display of the notification target, the rate at which the reach effect with high expectation is performed Can also be high.

  Further, in this embodiment, two types of production modes of the first production mode and the second production mode are provided as the production mode of the suggestion production, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there are three types. You may make it provide the above production | presentation aspects, and each expectation degree differs (the ratio selected according to a display result differs).

  When the effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetch effect restriction flag indicating that the execution of the prefetch effect is restricted (S67111).

  When the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, the process of S67101 controls the prefetch effect so as not to be executed repeatedly. In other words, in this embodiment, when any one of the hold displays is displayed in a special manner, control is performed so as not to newly execute the prefetch effect. Therefore, it is restricted that a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a special manner. Therefore, by displaying a plurality of hold displays in a special manner, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused about which hold display should be noted.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the hold displays is displayed in a special manner, the pre-reading effect is controlled not to be executed repeatedly, but the present invention is not limited to this, It may be permitted at a certain rate to execute the pre-reading effects repeatedly or completely. In other words, the processing of S67111 may be omitted at a constant rate or completely, thereby allowing a plurality of hold displays to be displayed in a special manner at a fixed rate or completely. In addition, for example, even when any one of the hold displays is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode without being limited to the special mode, the pre-reading effect may be controlled not to be repeatedly executed. For example, when the process of S67114 is executed, when the process of S67115 is executed, or when it is determined that it is the timing to change the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode in the effect symbol variation start process described later (for example, S1803). Etc.) can be realized by setting a prefetch effect restriction flag. In this case, the pre-reading effect restriction flag may be reset when the hold display displayed in the special mode is erased (that is, the pre-read effect is displayed while the hold display is displayed in the special mode). Execution is restricted). By doing in this way, when any hold display is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode, it is restricted that other hold display is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode due to a new prefetch effect. Therefore, it becomes easy for the player to know which hold display should be noted.

  Further, for example, when any one of the hold displays is displayed in the special mode, the first special mode, or the second special mode, a new prefetch effect may be easily executed. In other words, the pre-reading effects may be easily executed repeatedly. Further, for example, in the case of a specific gaming state (for example, a probable change state or a short time state), the pre-reading effect may be easily executed repeatedly. For example, in a configuration that allows a pre-read effect to be executed repeatedly at a certain rate, it can be realized by increasing the allowed rate in a specific gaming state.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the total hold storage display unit 18c to display a new hold display in a special manner (S67112). In S67112, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that a new hold display is displayed in a special mode, and also indicates information indicating the final display mode determined in S67106 and the effect mode of the suggested performance determined in S67110. Information is stored in a storage area formed in the RAM. By storing these pieces of information, it is possible to specify which final display mode and the production mode of the suggestive effect are determined in the effect symbol variation start process described later.

  If the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is not the second prefetch effect pattern (N in S67109), that is, if it is determined to be the first prefetch effect pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change determined in S67108. It is confirmed whether or not the timing is a start winning prize (S67113). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the shift counter is 0. If the change timing is at the time of start winning (Y in S67113), the effect control CPU 101 controls the total hold storage display unit 18c to display a new hold display in the final display mode determined in S67107. (S67114).

  If the change timing is not the time of winning in S67113 (N of S67113), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect performed at the change timing of the hold display, similarly to S67110 described above (S67115). Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the total hold storage display unit 18c to display a new hold display in a normal manner (S67116). In S67116 (for example, only when the process is shifted from S67115), the effect control CPU 101 controls to display a new hold display as well as S6712, and information indicating the final display mode determined in S67106. And the information which shows the production | presentation aspect of the suggestion production determined by S67115 is stored in the preservation | save area | region formed in RAM. By storing these pieces of information, it is possible to specify which final display mode and the production mode of the suggestive effect are determined in the effect symbol variation start process described later.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a winning determination result designation command is received, a new hold display is displayed in any of the normal mode, special mode, first special mode, or second special mode in the pre-reading effect determination process. Processing to display is performed.

  In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but priority is given to the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. (1) It is configured to perform a pre-reading effect only for the display of fluctuation of the first special symbol, and (2) Only the display of variation of the second special symbol is performed. Three types of configurations are conceivable: a configuration in which a pre-reading effect is performed as an object, and (3) a configuration in which a pre-reading effect is performed with respect to a variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  When the configuration of (1) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the shift number counter according to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory count Is set to a maximum of 4. However, even if the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the configuration of (1) above, 2 Since the special symbol variation display is interrupted and executed (prioritized rather than in winning order), for example, when the second special symbol variation display is performed, an effect symbol which will be described later is provided even at the shift timing. It is desirable that the shift counter value is not subtracted in step S1802b of the fluctuation start process. Similarly, in the configuration of (3) above, when the pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the variation display of the second special symbol is similarly performed. Is preferably configured so as not to subtract the value of the shift number counter in S1802b of the effect symbol variation start process described later.

  Further, when the configuration of (2) above is added to the configuration in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the shift is performed according to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example). A maximum of 4 is set in the number counter. In this case, unlike the configuration of (1) above, the value of the shift counter is subtracted when the shift timing is reached, regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed. Similarly, in the configuration of (3) above, when a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is similarly executed. Even when the variable display is performed, the value of the shift number counter is subtracted at the shift timing.

  In addition, when it is configured to preferentially execute the variation display of the second special symbol, the pre-reading effect is not performed for the variation display of the first special symbol during the high base. May be. In addition, when it is configured to preferentially execute the variation display of the second special symbol, it is configured not to perform the pre-reading effect based on winning in the first start winning opening 13 during the big hit game. Also good. In such a configuration, for example, during a high base game or a big hit game, even if the game control microcomputer 560 receives a prize at the first start prize opening 13, the winning effect process in S1217 is not executed. Even if it is determined that the winning determination result designation command received in the effect control microcomputer 560 is discarded or the prefetch effect is determined to be executed, control can be realized so that it is not executed. Further, when the configuration of (3) above is added to the configuration that preferentially executes the variation display of the second special symbol, the pre-read based on the winning at the first start winning opening 13 during the high base or big hit game Although no effect is performed, a pre-reading effect based on winning at the second start winning opening 14 may be performed. In such a configuration, for example, during a high base game or a big hit game, even if the game control microcomputer 560 receives a prize at the first start prize opening 13, the winning effect process in S1217 is not executed. Even if it is decided to execute the pre-reading effect or to discard the winning determination result designation command based on the winning to the first start winning opening 13 received by the effect control microcomputer 560 It can be realized by controlling to.

  In addition, when adding the structure of said (1) to the structure which preferentially performs the variable display of a 2nd special symbol, in the state where the pending | holding memory | storage based on the winning to the 2nd start winning opening 14 exists. When a winning at the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the pre-reading effect for the reserved storage based on the winning at the first starting winning opening 13 may not be executed. In addition, when the configuration of (1) is added to the configuration that preferentially executes the variation display of the second special symbol, the pre-reading effect for the reserved memory based on the winning at the first start winning opening 13 is added. If a winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs in a state where the execution is determined, the execution of the pre-reading effect that has already been determined may be canceled.

  In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, the pre-reading effect is performed only for the variable display of the first special symbol (the above (1 )), Or a configuration for performing a pre-reading effect only on the variable display of the second special symbol (the above (2)) may be added. In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, during the high base game or the big hit game, the first start winning port 13 is displayed. The prefetching effect based on the winning may not be performed.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S809 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control that stops the variation of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result (stop symbol) based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing the stop of all symbols. I do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804), the small hit display process (S807), or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

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

  Big hit game processing (S805): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S806).

  Big hit end effect process (S806): 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).

  Small hit display processing (S807): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game processing (S808).

  Small hit game processing (S808): Control during the small hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command, display control or the like corresponding to the small hit in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S809).

  Small hit end effect processing (S809): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801) (S813).

  36 and 37 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first deletes the first winning determination result (oldest determination result) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer , The first hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is erased, the remaining hold display is shifted one by one, and the combined hold storage number display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is updated ( S1800). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the combined hold storage display unit 18c are displayed, the first hold display is erased at the shift timing and the second hold display is displayed. The hold display is shifted to the first display area, the hold display displayed at the third is shifted to the second display area, and the hold display displayed at the fourth is the third display. The hold display which has been shifted to the area and displayed in the fifth is shifted to the fourth display area. In the case where the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the effect control CPU 101 is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol. When the effect symbol variation display is executed (specifically, when the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the first winning determination result storage buffer stores the first one. The winning determination result is deleted, and the contents of the first winning determination result storage buffer are shifted. In addition, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), at the time of the second winning The first winning determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer is deleted, and the contents of the second winning determination result storage buffer are shifted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the hold display effect is set (S1800a). If there is no hold display effect setting (N in S1800a), the process proceeds to S1821, and if there is a hold display effect setting (Y in S1800a), the number of shifts for specifying the change timing (number of shifts). It is confirmed whether or not the counter value is greater than 0 (S1801). The fact that the value of the shift counter is greater than 0 means that it is determined to execute a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode for any of the hold displays displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. Is shown. Therefore, in S1801, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect (change the display mode of the hold display).

  If the value of the shift counter is not greater than 0 (N in S1801), that is, it is determined that the value of the shift counter is 0 and the prefetch effect is executed (the display mode of the hold display is changed). If not, the effect control CPU 101 moves the process to S1804.

  On the other hand, if the value of the shift counter is greater than 0 (Y in S1801), that is, if it is determined to execute the prefetch effect (change the display mode of the hold display), the effect control CPU 101. 1 is subtracted from the value of the effect total storage number counter (S1802a). Further, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the shift counter (S1802b). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the shift counter is 0 (S1803). As a result of subtracting 1 from the value of the shift number counter in S1802b, the value of the shift number counter has become 0, which changes the display mode of any of the hold displays displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. This indicates that it is time to execute the pre-reading effect. Therefore, in S1803, it is confirmed whether or not it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

  If the value of the shift counter is not 0 in S1803, that is, if it is not the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to S1804. On the other hand, when the value of the shift number counter is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to S1808.

  In S1804, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1804).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol in accordance with the variation pattern command read in S1804 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). The symbol is determined (S1805). That is, the display control result of the variation display of the identification information (the stop symbol of the production symbol) according to the variation display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variation display pattern determination means by the processing of S1805 being performed by the production control CPU 101. Display result determination means for determining () is realized. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 38, when the received display result specifying command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 2 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the presentation control CPU 101 For example, as the stop symbols, the combination of effect symbols aligned with chance symbols arranged in a staircase pattern such as “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, and “6” as three symbols is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes (S1806). Here, the processing of S1806 is not executed at the timing when the display mode of the hold display changes due to the pre-reading effect. Therefore, in S1806, although it suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes, as a result, the presentation mode of the suggestive effect to be executed when the display mode does not change is determined. In addition, in order to distinguish from the suggestion effect (success pattern) executed when the display mode of the hold display changes, the suggestion effect executed when the display mode does not change is also referred to as the suggestion effect (passing pattern).

  In S1806, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is not set, that is, when any hold display is not displayed in a special manner in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the effect control CPU 101 suggests that it is shown in FIG. 36 (A). It is determined that the suggestion effect (passage pattern) is not executed at the effect (passing pattern) determination ratio, or is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Further, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any hold display is displayed in a special manner in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the effect control CPU 101 suggests that it is shown in FIG. It is determined that the suggestion effect (passage pattern) is not executed at the effect (passing pattern) determination ratio, or is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the effect mode of the suggestion effect (passing pattern), and the determination items ("No effect", " 1st effect mode "or" 2nd effect mode ").

  For example, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is not set, that is, when any hold display is not displayed in a special manner in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the suggestion effect (passing pattern) must be executed at a rate of 60%. It is determined that the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode at a rate of 30%, and it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode at a rate of 10%. Further, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any hold display is displayed in a special form in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the suggestion effect (passing pattern) is not executed at a rate of 0%. It is determined that the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode at a rate of 60%, and it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode at a rate of 40%.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 (A) and 36 (B), in this embodiment, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set, that is, one of the hold displays is displayed in a special manner in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. If so, the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case where it is not. Specifically, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, the suggestion effect is executed in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode at a rate of 100%, and the prefetch effect restriction flag is not set. In this case, the suggestion effect is executed in either the first effect mode or the second effect mode at a rate of 40%. Therefore, the expectation when the hold display is displayed in a special manner can be enhanced, and the game entertainment can be enhanced. In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed even at the timing when the display mode of the hold display changes. Therefore, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the suggestion effect is always executed. However, even when the hold display is displayed in a special manner, the suggestion effect may not be executed. However, also in this case, the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the hold display is not displayed in the special mode.

  Further, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any hold display is displayed in a special mode in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the final display mode of the hold display is the first display mode. Or you may make it determine the production | presentation aspect of a suggestion effect in a different ratio to a 1st production | presentation aspect or a 2nd production | presentation aspect according to which is a 2nd display mode. For example, when the final display mode is determined to be the second display mode with a higher expectation level than the first display mode, the suggestion effect mode is set to the second effect mode with a higher level of expectation than the first display mode. You may make it raise the ratio determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, after the display of the character A or the character B is performed for a predetermined period in the effect display device 9 as the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes, the shutter is released. 200 renders the effect display device 9 invisible. When the display mode of the hold display is changed (in the case of a suggestion effect (success pattern)), the first effect display device invisible period or the second effect display device invisible when the shutter 200 makes the effect display device 9 invisible. Control is performed to change the hold storage display corresponding to the hold information to be notified in the period. Further, when the display mode of the hold display does not change (in the case of a suggestion effect (passing pattern)), it corresponds to the hold information to be notified in the first effect display device invisible period or the second effect display device invisible period. The hold memory display to be used does not change. Therefore, in S1806, there is no need to specify the hold display corresponding to the hold information to be notified by using the effect total hold memory number counter as in S1811 described later.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect mode and the variation pattern of the determined suggestion effect (passing pattern) (S1807). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S1812).

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 and the shutter 200 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and shutter control data. The display control execution data includes data indicating a variation aspect of a variation display time (variation time) of a variation display time (variation time) of the effect symbol, data indicating a prefetch effect aspect in the total pending storage display unit 18c, and a suggestion effect. The data etc. which show the aspect of are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. In addition, even if it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value, the data corresponding to the production parts that are not to be controlled (for example, the prefetching production described in the display control execution data of the process table used when the prefetching production is not executed) Dummy data (data for which no control is specified) may be set in (data indicating the mode).

  The process table shown in FIG. 39 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  Further, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, shutter control data 1), and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part, The control of various lamps as the production parts, the speakers 27R and 27L as the production parts, and the shutter 200 as the production parts is executed (S1813). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L. Further, in order to operate the shutter 200, the shutter motor 201 is driven.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the change display of the effect symbol by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command is one-to-one, but the effect control CPU 101 uses the change pattern command as the change pattern command. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of corresponding variation patterns.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the change time specified by the change pattern command in the change time timer (S1814), and the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the effect symbol changing process (S802). (S1815).

  When it is determined in S1803 that the value of the shift counter is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 sets the prefetch effect restriction flag. If so, it is reset (S1808). By executing such processing, in this embodiment, it is possible to limit the execution of the pre-reading effect during the period in which the hold display is displayed in a special mode, and a plurality of hold displays are in a special mode. It can be limited to be displayed in.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1809). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in S1809 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). The symbol is determined (S1810).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the hold display change non-execution flag is set (S1810a). When the hold display change non-execution flag is not set (N in S1810a), according to the effect mode of the suggestion effect, the final display mode of the hold display specified by the total reserved memory number counter for effect, and the variation pattern The process table for changing the display mode is selected (S1811). Then, the setting of the hold display effect is reset (S1811c), and the process proceeds to S1812.

  The process table for changing the display mode is to execute the suggestion effect (success pattern) at the start of the change of the effect symbol and the pre-read effect that changes the display mode of the specific hold display together with the change display of the effect symbol. It is a table in which process data for performing control is set. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of process tables for changing the display mode are provided according to the suggestion effect (success pattern) to be executed and the prefetch effect mode. In the present embodiment, the presentation mode of the suggested presentation (success pattern) determined in the pre-reading production determination process (S67110 or S67115) (in this example, the first production mode or the second production mode), Retention display of the production target specified by the production total pending storage number counter (for example, when the value of the production total pending storage number counter is 2, the second pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c) and prefetching Based on the final display mode (in this example, the first display mode or the second display mode) that is determined in the stage determination process (S67106), the suggested stage (success pattern) is executed in any mode. In addition, it is possible to specify which pre-reading effect to change which hold display is changed to what display mode. Therefore, the CPU 101 for effect control has a plurality of types of display modes in accordance with the effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern), the final display mode of the hold display specified by the total pending storage number counter for effect, and the variation pattern. The production mode determined in the pre-reading production determination process by selecting one of the process tables for the change time and executing the control of the production device according to the contents of the process data 1 of the selected process table for the display mode change. The pre-production effect can be executed by executing the suggestion effect (success pattern) and changing the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display of the notice target to the determined display mode.

  If the hold display change non-execution flag is set in S1810a (Y in S1810a), the process table for changing the display mode corresponding to the variation pattern is selected (S1811b). Then, the setting of the hold display effect is reset (S1811c), and the process proceeds to S1812.

  On the other hand, if there is no setting for the hold display effect in S1800a (N in S1800a), it is confirmed whether there is a setting for the line display effect (S1821). If there is a line display effect setting (Y in S1821), based on the setting contents of the line display effect executed in S67105b, whether or not the variable display is the last variable display for executing the line display effect. Is confirmed (S1822). If it is not the last variation display for executing the line display effect (N in S1822), the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1823).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read out in S1823 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). The symbol is determined (S1824). In other words, when the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of S1824, the display result of the variation display of the identification information (the stop symbol of the effect symbol) according to the variation display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variation display pattern determination means. Display result determination means for determining () is realized. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the serif display effect mode and the variation pattern (S1826), and proceeds to S1812.

  In S1822, if it is the last variable display to execute the line display effect (Y in S1822), if the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, it is reset (S1827). Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S1828), the variation pattern command read in S1828, and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display). In response to the result designation command), the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined (S1829). Then, the process table corresponding to the line display effect mode and the variation pattern is selected (S1830), the setting of the line display effect is reset (S1831), and the process proceeds to S1812.

  In S1821, if there is no setting for the line display effect (N in S1821), the variation pattern command is read from the variation pattern command storage area (S1832), and the variation pattern command read in S1832 and the display result designation command storage are stored. The display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the area (that is, the received display result designation command) (S1833). Then, the process table for changing the display mode corresponding to the variation pattern is selected (S1834), and the process proceeds to S1812.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1841), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S1842). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (S1843). If the process timer has not timed out (N in S1843), the process proceeds to S1849. If the process timer has timed out (Y in S1843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S1844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S1845).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the suggestion effect is being executed based on the selected process table (S1846). If it is not during the execution period of the suggestion effect (N of S1846), the process proceeds to S1848g, and if it is during the execution period of the suggestion effect (Y of S1846), the shutter 200 is closed based on the selected process table. It is confirmed whether or not it is during the shutter closing operation, which is a period of moving toward (S1847a). When the shutter closing operation is in progress (Y in S1847a), the shutter motor 201 is driven to close the shutter 200 so that the effect display device 9 is not visible to the player (the front position of the effect display device 9). ) Is moved to S1847c (S1847b). If the shutter closing operation is not in progress (N in S1847b), the process proceeds to S1847c without going through S1847b.

  In S1847c, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the shutter 200 is in the shutter opening operation period in which the shutter 200 moves toward the open position based on the selected process table (S1847c). If it is during the shutter opening operation period (S1847c), the shutter motor 201 is driven, and the shutter 200 is moved to the open position (the position above the effect display device 9) where the effect display device 9 can be visually recognized by the player. The shutter opening process is executed (S1847d), and the process proceeds to S1848a. If it is not during the shutter opening operation period, the process proceeds to S1848a without going through S1847d.

  In S1848a, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the suggestive effect is being executed in the first effect mode based on the selected process table (S1848a). If the suggestion effect is being executed in the first effect mode (Y in S1848a), it is further determined whether or not it is the hold display change timing in the first effect display device invisible period based on the selected process table. Confirm (S1848b).

  When it is the hold display change timing in the first effect display device invisible period (Y of S1848b), the target hold display of the hold display effect is changed to the final display mode (S1848c), and the process proceeds to S1848d. Further, when the suggestive effect is not being executed in the first effect mode (N in S1848a) or when it is not the hold display change timing in the first effect display device invisible period (N in S1848b), the process proceeds to S1848d without going through S1848c. Transition.

  In S1848d, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the suggestive effect is being executed in the second effect mode based on the selected process table (S1848d). If the suggestion effect is being executed in the second effect mode (Y in S1848d), whether or not it is the hold display change timing in the second effect display device invisible period based on the selected process table. Is confirmed (S1848e).

  If it is the hold display change timing during the second visual display device invisible period (Y of S1848e), the target hold display of the hold display effect is changed to the final display mode (S1848f), and the process proceeds to S1848g. Further, when the suggestion effect is not being executed in the second effect mode (N of S1848d) or when it is not the hold display change timing in the second effect display device invisible period (N of S1848e), the process goes to S1848g without going through S1848f. Transition.

  In S1848g, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the line display effect is being executed based on the selected process table (S1848g). When the line display effect is being executed (Y in S1848g), the line effect is executed according to the setting of the line display effect (S1848h), and the process proceeds to S1849. When the line display effect is not being executed (N in S1848g) , The process proceeds to S1849 without going through S1848h.

  Next, if the variation time timer has timed out (S1849), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S1851). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S1850), the process proceeds to S1851. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  In the present embodiment, the determination process including whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command is executed in the pre-reading effect determining process. You may make it perform in the process during a fluctuation | variation. For example, it is possible to execute a determination process including whether to perform a pre-reading effect by including a process of monitoring the winning determination result storage buffer in the effect symbol variation process.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. (S852), control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol is performed according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (S853). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be off (S855). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area.

  If it is not determined to be lost (N in S855), it is confirmed whether or not it is further determined to be a big hit (S855a). If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S855a), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big win display process (S804) (S856).

  If it is determined not to win, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit display process (S807) (S856a).

  If it is determined that the deviation is determined in S855 (Y in S855), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S857).

  In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the effect symbol variation (variation display) on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see S851 and S853). However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, control may be performed to end the variation of the effect symbol without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In that case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variable display.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 receives any jackpot start designation command reception flag (a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag indicating that a jackpot start 1 designation command has been received, or a jackpot start 2 designation command has been received). It is checked whether the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag shown or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag) indicating that the small hit / sudden probability big hit start designation command has been received is set (S871). If any one of the jackpot start designation command reception flags is set, control is performed to display a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 (S872). Also, the set flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, or small hit / sudden probability sudden hit big start start command reception flag) is reset (S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805) (S874).

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

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

  In S872, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display on the effect display device 9 a screen for informing the start of the big hit game.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (S806) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, then the flow shifts to S885. When the jackpot end effect timer is not set, a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, a small hit / sudden suddenly indicating that a jackpot end designation command has been received) It is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit end command reception flag) is set (S881). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot termination designation command reception flag) ) Is reset (S882), a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end effect timer (S883), and the jackpot end screen (screen for notifying the end of the jackpot game) is displayed on the effect display device 9 Control is performed (S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S886). If not, the process ends. When the big hit end effect time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101 resets the prefetch effect restriction flag if set (S887).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S892).

  Next, an effect mode of the hold display effect in the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 44 to 46. First, a case where the first prefetch effect pattern is determined as the prefetch effect pattern will be described. As shown in FIG. 44 (A), in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, and the two on-hold displays are in the normal mode (“◯” in the present embodiment) on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. When the start winning is performed while being displayed, the effect mode of the hold display effect (prefetch effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) and the mode of the suggestion effect are determined, and a new hold display is made according to the determination result Is displayed.

  At this time, for example, the pre-reading effect pattern is determined to be the first pre-reading effect pattern, the change timing is determined at the time of the start winning prize (the number of shifts is 0), the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, and the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined In this case, as shown in FIG. 42 (B1), at the timing of the start winning prize, the third hold display is displayed in the first hold mode display portion 18c in the first special mode (in this embodiment, “X” in “◯”). Is included). Also, for example, when the prefetch effect pattern is determined as the first prefetch effect pattern, the change timing is determined at the time of start winning (shift number 0), the final display mode is determined as the second special mode, and the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined as the first effect mode. As shown in FIG. 42 (B2), at the timing of the start winning prize, the third hold display is displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c in the first special mode (in this embodiment, “X” is indicated in “◯”). 2 are included).

  For example, when the prefetch effect pattern is determined as the first prefetch effect pattern, the change timing is the number of shifts 1, the final display mode is the first special mode or the second special mode, and the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined as the first effect mode. First, the third hold display is displayed in the normal manner on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (B3) and FIG. 44 (C), the effect symbols are derived and displayed in a combination indicating a loss. Next, as shown in FIG. 44 (D1) and FIG. 44 (D2), the first hold display is erased from the combined hold storage display unit 18c, and the second and third hold displays are shifted, respectively. Then, the character A is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the suggestion effect (success pattern).

  When the character A is displayed and a predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 44 (D3), the effect display device 9 becomes invisible to the player due to the operation of the shutter 200. In the first effect display device invisible period in which the effect display device 9 is invisible to the player, the second hold display displayed on the summed hold storage display unit 18c has a final display mode of the first special mode. Is displayed in the first special mode, and if the final display mode is determined in the second special mode, it is displayed in the second special mode. When the first effect display device invisible period ends and the shutter 200 operates, the effect display device 9 becomes visible to the player and the character B is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 44 (E1) and FIG. 44 (E2), the player has changed the second hold display to the first special mode or the second special mode in the total hold storage display unit 18c. Can be confirmed.

  In addition, for example, when the prefetch effect pattern is determined as the first prefetch effect pattern, the change timing is the number of shifts 1, the final display mode is the first special mode or the second special mode, and the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined as the second effect mode. First, the third hold display is displayed in the normal manner on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (B3) and FIG. 44 (C), the effect symbols are derived and displayed in a combination indicating a loss. Next, as shown in FIG. 44 (D4) and FIG. 44 (D5), the first hold display is erased from the combined hold storage display unit 18c, and the second and third hold displays are shifted, respectively. Then, the character A is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the suggestion effect (success pattern).

  When the character A is displayed and a predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 44 (D6), the effect display device 9 becomes invisible to the player by operating the shutter 200. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (D7), when the first effect display device invisible period ends and the shutter 200 operates, the effect display device 9 becomes visible to the player and the effect display device 9 has a character. B is displayed.

  Furthermore, when the character B is displayed and a predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 44 (D8), the effect display device 9 becomes invisible again from the player by operating the shutter 200. In the second effect display device invisible period in which the effect display device 9 becomes invisible again from the player, the second hold display displayed on the summed hold storage display unit 18c has the first display mode of the first special display mode. If the mode is determined, it is displayed in the first special mode, and if the final display mode is determined in the second special mode, it is displayed in the second special mode. When the second effect display device invisible period ends and the shutter 200 operates, the effect display device 9 becomes visible to the player and the character C is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 44 (E3) and FIG. 44 (E4), the player has changed that the second hold display has changed to the first special mode or the second special mode in the total hold storage display unit 18c. Can be confirmed.

  Next, a case where the second prefetch effect pattern is determined as the prefetch effect pattern will be described. As shown in FIG. 45 (A), in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, and the two on-hold displays are in the normal mode (“◯” in this embodiment) on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. When the start winning is performed while being displayed, the effect mode (prefetch effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) of the hold display effect and the suggestion effect mode are determined. At this time, for example, the pre-reading effect pattern is determined as the second pre-reading effect pattern, the change timing is determined as the number of shifts 1, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode or the second special mode, and the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined as the first effect mode. In this case, first, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), the third hold display is displayed on the total hold storage display portion 18c in a special mode (in this example, six lines are drawn outside “◯”). ) Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (C), the effect symbols are derived and displayed in a combination that indicates a loss. Next, as shown in FIGS. 45D and 45E, the first hold display is erased from the combined hold storage display unit 18c, and the second and third hold displays are shifted, respectively. Then, the character A is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the suggestion effect (success pattern).

  When the character A is displayed and a predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 45 (F), the effect display device 9 becomes invisible to the player due to the operation of the shutter 200. In the first effect display device invisible period in which the effect display device 9 is invisible to the player, the second hold display displayed on the summed hold storage display unit 18c has a final display mode of the first special mode. Is displayed in the first special mode, and if the final display mode is determined in the second special mode, it is displayed in the second special mode. When the first effect display device invisible period ends and the shutter 200 operates, the effect display device 9 becomes visible to the player and the character B is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 45 (G1) and FIG. 45 (G2), the player has changed the second hold display to the first special mode or the second special mode in the total hold storage display unit 18c. Can be confirmed.

  Also, for example, when the prefetch effect pattern is determined as the second prefetch effect pattern, the change timing is the number of shifts 2, the final display mode is the first special mode or the second special mode, and the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined as the second effect mode. First, as shown in FIG. 45B, the third hold display is displayed in a special manner on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (C), the effect symbols are derived and displayed in a combination that indicates a loss. Next, as shown in FIGS. 45D and 45E, the first hold display is erased from the combined hold storage display unit 18c, and the second and third hold displays are shifted, respectively. Then, the character A is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the first effect mode of the suggestion effect (passing pattern).

  When the character A is displayed and a predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 45 (F), the effect display device 9 becomes invisible to the player due to the operation of the shutter 200. In the first effect display device invisible period in which the effect display device 9 is invisible to the player, since the suggested effect being executed is a passage pattern, the two displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. The eye hold display maintains a special display. Then, when the invisible period of the first effect display device ends and the shutter 200 operates, the effect display device 9 becomes visible to the player and the character B is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  Next, when the character B is displayed and a predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 46 (H), the effect symbols are derived and displayed in a combination indicating a loss. 46 (I) and 46 (J), when the first hold display is erased from the combined hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold display is shifted, the suggestion effect ( Character A is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the second effect mode of the success pattern.

  When the character A is displayed and a predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 46 (K), the effect display device 9 becomes invisible to the player due to the operation of the shutter 200. In the first effect display device invisible period in which the effect display device 9 is invisible to the player, the suggested effect being executed is the second effect mode, and thus is displayed on the combined suspension storage display unit 18c. The hold display maintains a special display. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (L), when the first effect display device invisible period ends and the shutter 200 operates, the effect display device 9 becomes visible to the player and the effect display device 9 has a character. B is displayed.

When the character B is displayed and a predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 46 (M), the effect display device 9 becomes invisible to the player again by the operation of the shutter 200. In the second effect display device invisible period in which this effect display device 9 is invisible to the player,
The hold display displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is displayed in the first special mode if the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode. Then, it is displayed in the second special mode. When the second effect display device invisible period ends and the shutter 200 operates, the effect display device 9 becomes visible to the player and the character B is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 46 (N1) and FIG. 46 (N2), the player confirms that the hold display has changed to the first special mode or the second special mode in the total hold storage display unit 18c. Can do.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is started because the hold display effect is executed in conjunction with the timing of the development from the display of the character A to the display of the character B in the suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to effectively enhance the expectation that the hold display effect will be executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, while cooperating with the suggestion effect, the timing of starting the display of the character A or the display of the character B in the suggestion effect and the change timing of the display mode of the hold display can be made different. It becomes easier for the player to know which of the notices has been executed.

  In addition, since the total hold storage display unit 18c becomes invisible at the timing when the display mode of the hold display changes, the effect of the change in the display mode of the hold display can be further enhanced.

  In addition, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the suggestion effect of the second effect mode is easily executed, so that the expectation for the change of the hold display can be effectively increased, and the game Interest can be further enhanced.

  Further, even though the time-shortening control is being executed and the fluctuation period is short, the suggestion effect is executed with the execution of the hold display effect, thereby preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable. be able to.

  In addition, it is possible to prevent the execution ratio of the entire hold display effect from being lowered during the time-saving control.

  In addition, since it is possible to change and display the hold display in a special mode at a plurality of timings, it is possible to give diversity to the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display, and the hold display is a special mode. When displayed, the suggestion effect is executed at a high frequency, so that a sense of expectation can be enhanced, and an amusement entertainment can be improved.

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

  For example, in the first embodiment, in the first look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is displayed in the special mode is displayed by changing from the start winning timing and the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other timings may be included. For example, an arbitrary timing until the display of the subject change notice is started (specifically, one change display executed before the notice subject change display starts or a period spanning a plurality of change displays) ) May be displayed in a special manner.

  Moreover, in the said Example, in the 2nd look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is displayed in a special mode was only the timing of the start winning prize, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting prize is given. The timing may be displayed in the normal mode, changed to a special mode at an arbitrary shift timing, or may be displayed at any timing until the change display of the target of notification starts (specifically, the notification The hold display may be displayed in a special manner during one variable display executed until the target variable display is started or during a period spanning a plurality of variable displays). In addition, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display displayed in the special mode changes to the special mode is not limited to the shift timing, and after the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the fluctuating display of the notice target is displayed. It may be an arbitrary timing until it is started (specifically, one variable display being executed or a period spanning a plurality of change displays executed until the start of change display of the notice target).

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the pre-reading effect production pattern, the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (holding information) to be notified is not displayed in the special form once, but the first special form of the final display form or The first look-ahead effect pattern displayed in the second special mode and the hold display corresponding to the variable display (holding information) to be notified at the start winning timing are displayed in a special mode, and the final display mode at an arbitrary shift timing The second prefetch effect pattern displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode is included, but only the second prefetch effect pattern may be included. Even in this case, when the hold display effect is performed, the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (holding information) to be notified is temporarily displayed in a special mode. Since it is changed at timing (arbitrary timing such as shift timing), it is possible to give diversity to the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display, and to improve the game entertainment.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the 1st effect display apparatus which cannot visually recognize the effect display apparatus 9 with a shutter 200 by a player by performing a 1st effect aspect or a 2nd effect aspect as a suggestion effect, or the 1st effect display device. 2 effect display device invisible period, and in the first effect display device invisible period or the second effect display device invisible period, in the variable display (holding memory) that is the subject of advance notice displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. Although the corresponding hold display has been changed to the first special mode or the second special mode, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shutter 200 executes the first production mode or the second production mode. In the effect display device 9, only the summed hold memory display unit 18c is partially invisible to the player, and only the summed hold memory display unit 18c is viewed from the player. The hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold storage) displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c in the disabled state is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode. good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the 1st effect display apparatus invisible period or 2nd by which the player cannot see the effect display apparatus 9 with the shutter 200 by performing a 1st effect aspect or a 2nd effect aspect as a suggestion effect. It is set as an effect display device invisible period, and it corresponds to the change display (holding memory) used as the notice object displayed on the total reservation memory display part 18c in these 1st effect display device invisible period or the 2nd effect display device invisible period. The hold display to be performed is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. By executing the first effect mode or the second effect mode, the combined hold storage display is performed. An image that makes the part 18c invisible to the player is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the summed hold storage display part 18c is invisible to the player by the image Variable display to be notice target displayed on Oite sum hold memory display portion 18c may be a hold display corresponding to (hold memory) so as to change the first special aspect or the second special mode.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the game state is the short-time state and the pre-reading effect is executed, the hold display effect is not executed, and the serif display effect is executed instead. In the case where the gaming state is the short-time state and the pre-reading effect is executed, the execution of the hold display effect is determined at a lower rate than the case where the gaming state is the normal state. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, a holding | maintenance display effect is performed as a pre-reading notice effect, and in this holding | maintenance display effect, the 1st effect display apparatus in a non-viewable period or 2nd effect display apparatus in the effect which suggests the hold display displayed in the special mode The first special mode or the large 2 special mode is changed during the invisible period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific character, number, or geometry is displayed on the effect display device 9 as a pre-reading notice effect. A pattern or the like may be displayed, and the specific character, number, geometric pattern, or the like may be changed to a different mode in the first effect display device invisible period or the second effect display device invisible period in the suggestion effect.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the dialog display effect was performed as a pre-reading notice effect which does not change the hold display currently displayed on the summation hold memory display part 18c, this invention is not limited to this, A summation hold memory If it is an effect that does not change the hold display displayed on the display unit 18c, a notice that the displayed character changes, a button notice that changes the mode of the image displayed by the operation of the operation means such as a push button, A conversation notice or the like by a plurality of characters may be executed as a prefetch notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, one process table is selected and executed from among the process tables prepared for each combination of the suggestive effect mode, the final display mode of the hold display, and the variation pattern. In addition to the process table used for the variation pattern, there is provided a process table for pre-reading production according to the suggested presentation mode and the final display mode of the hold display, and production control based on the process table used for these variation patterns And presentation control based on the process table for prefetching presentation may be executed individually. In this way, by dividing the process table to be executed into the process table used for the variation pattern and the process table for the prefetching effect, a process table is prepared for each combination of the suggestion effect mode, the final display mode of the hold display, and the change pattern This is unnecessary, and the amount of data stored in a ROM or the like provided on the effect control board 80 can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the shutter 200, and the shutter 200 during the suggestion effect moves to the closed position so that the player can not visually recognize the total pending storage display unit 18c. In the device invisible period or the second effect display device invisible period, the target hold display of the hold display effect is changed from the special display to the first special display or the second special display, but the present invention is limited to this. By not providing the shutter 200 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 instead of the thing, the target hold display of the hold display effect is displayed in the first special display or the second display in a state where the combined hold storage display unit 18c is visible from the player. You may make it change to a special display.

  Specifically, for example, every time the variable display is executed, the effect display device 9 executes an suggestion effect in which an arrow is released toward the summed hold storage display unit 18c, and the arrow indicates the target hold display of the hold display effect. The target hold display of the hold display effect may be changed to the first special display or the second special display by being stabbed. In addition, what is necessary is just to maintain the display mode of the object hold display of a hold display effect, when an arrow does not stab the object hold display of a hold display effect.

  Further, in the embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 101 of a change pattern such as an effect symbol displayed in a variable manner on the effect display device 9 in response to the change display of the special symbol, one change is made when the change is started. Although the example of transmitting the variation pattern designation command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 101 by two or more commands. Specifically, when two commands are used for notification, the CPU 56 uses the first command for the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, before reaching reach (if not reaching, before the so-called second stop). Changes after reaching the reach (after so-called second stop if no reach is reached) such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-drawing effects in the second command. You may make it transmit the command which shows time or a fluctuation aspect. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

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

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, a hold display effect that changes the mode of the hold display to the special mode and a line display effect that displays the lines without changing the mode of the hold display to the special mode are executed. Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and effects other than the serif display effect, such as a pre-reading notice effect, are provided as effects that do not change the mode of the hold display to a special aspect. You may make it perform the continuous production etc. which are performed over the some variable display before the variable display by holding | maintenance memory is started.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 7 Game area 9 Effect display apparatus 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 18c Total on-hold storage display part 56 CPU
101 CPU for effect control

Claims (1)

Based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and the display result of the variable display is predetermined. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed,
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data for determining a specific display result for determining whether or not to use the specific display result when a game medium passes through the start area;
For the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game medium has passed through the start area, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is stored as a reserved storage up to a predetermined upper limit number. Possible hold storage means;
The hold storage stored in the hold storage means as a hold display, a hold display means capable of displaying in a predetermined mode and a special mode different from the predetermined mode,
Based on the establishment of the start condition, the display result is derived and displayed as to whether or not the display result of the variable display is to be the specific display result, using the numerical data in the hold storage in which the start condition is satisfied. A pre-determining means to be determined by
Determination means for determining whether or not a display result of variable display becomes the specific display result based on the numerical data extracted by the extraction means before the determination by the prior determination means;
Based on the determination result of the pre-determining means, a during-change notice effect suggesting the possibility that the display result of the change display becomes the specific display result is developed at least from the first step effect to the second step effect. Execution means for executing a notice of change during execution,
Based on the determination result of the determination means, a prefetching notice effect execution means that can execute a prefetching notice effect that suggests that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result before the start condition is satisfied. When,
With
The pre-reading notice effect executing means executes the hold change notice effect that changes the predetermined mode to the special mode at a higher rate when the determination unit determines that the specific display result is obtained than when it is not determined. Including possible pending change means,
The hold changing means can change the display mode of the hold display to the special mode at a timing based on the development timing from the first stage effect to the second stage effect in the changing notice effect.
The changing notice effect executing means, when the hold display is displayed in the predetermined mode, has a higher rate of the change notice effect than when the hold display is displayed in a mode other than the predetermined mode. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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