JP2015080636A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest in games by notifying a player of the degree of expectation for a specific display result utilizing a reservation display corresponding to a current variable display displayed in a variable display for identification information.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: inter-variable display shortening determining means for determining whether the period for variable display is shortened based on accomplishment of shortening mode in a predetermined period where identification information is displayed in a variable state; and variable display period shortening means for changing the variable display period in the variable display to the shortened variable display period based on the result that shortening is determined by the inter-variable display shortening determining means after start of the variable display of the identification information. A variable display relative reservation display changing means makes difference in ratio for change to a specific state at any timing within a plurality of timings according to the result whether the display result of the variable display results in specific display result.

Description

  The present invention performs variable display of identification information based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area, and the player when the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the user.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “variation” or “variation display”) is provided, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a specific display result. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The specific game state means a state in which a predetermined game value is given and is advantageous for the player. Specifically, the specific game state is, for example, a state in which a special variable winning device is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball (a big hit game state), or a state in which a right to be advantageous for a player has occurred. In this state, a predetermined game value such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established is given.

  In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays the symbol as identification information is a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is referred to as “big hit”. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to a specific gaming state (a big winning gaming state) where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. Then, the number of times the special winning opening is opened is a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds).

  Further, if the variable display cannot be started when the game medium passes through the start area and the execution condition for the variable display of the identification information is satisfied, the satisfaction of the execution condition is stored as the pending storage. The number of on-hold storage is displayed in a predetermined display mode (on-hold display) so that the player can visually recognize it. The hold display is generally erased when variable display based on hold storage is started. However, there is a gaming machine that displays a hold display corresponding to the variable display when the variable display is started (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 uses the display mode of the pending display corresponding to the variable display being executed displayed in the predetermined area, and informs the player about the effects during the variable display. I will provide a.

JP 2011-171 A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 provides information (for example, the number of temporary stops) related to the effect during the variable display to the player by the hold display corresponding to the variable display during the execution. The hold display corresponding to the variable display does not represent the degree of expectation for the specific display result of the identification information (for example, the probability that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed) in a variable manner.

  Therefore, the present invention uses the hold display corresponding to the variable display under execution displayed during the variable display of the identification information to notify the player of the expectation for the specific display result, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be played.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
This is a case where a variable display start condition (for example, the number of reserved memories is not 0) after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14). The identification information (for example, the first special symbol) is based on the fact that the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and the big hit game is not executed. , The second special symbol, the effect symbol) is variably displayed, and when the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result (for example, big hit), the specific game state (for example, big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained. A gaming machine to control (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A numerical value for extracting numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number (random R)) for determining whether or not the display result of variable display is set as the specific display result when the game medium passes through the starting area. Data extraction means (for example, the part where the CPU 56 executes S215A and S215B of the start port switch passing process);
The numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) for variable display of identification information in which a game medium passes through the start area but the start condition is not satisfied A storage unit for storing the storage as a storage (for example, a first storage buffer or a second storage buffer);
On-hold display means (for example, the CPU 101 for effect control) that displays the on-hold display corresponding to the number of the on-hold memories on a display unit (for example, the first on-hold storage display area 18c and the second on-hold storage display area 18d in the effect display device 9). Is the part that executes S268 of the pending display update process),
When starting variable display of identification information, the variable display that displays the hold display corresponding to the variable display as a variable display-compatible hold display (for example, consumption hold display) in a predetermined area (for example, the consumption hold active display area 9F) Corresponding hold display means (for example, the portion where the CPU 101 for effect control executes S268 of the hold display update process after executing S811 of the effect symbol variation start process);
During execution of the variable display, depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result, the mode of the variable display corresponding hold display displayed in the predetermined area is specified (for example, “ Variable display-compatible on-hold display changing means (for example, the part in which the effect control CPU 101 executes S1853b, 1860 or S1863 of the effect symbol changing process),
Variable display time determining means for determining a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information to the display and display of the display result of the variable display (for example, the portion where the CPU 56 executes S104 of the variation pattern setting process);
In a predetermined period in which the identification information is variably displayed (for example, a shortenable period within the variation time shown in FIG. 17), the shortening condition (for example, the variation pattern being executed is the reach variation pattern, and the total number of reserved memories is Based on the establishment of the total shortening judgment value number), the variable display shortening determination means for determining whether or not to shorten the variable display time (for example, the operation button 50 is selected by the CPU 56 in S120 of the special symbol changing process). A part for determining whether or not an operation has been performed),
After starting the variable display of the identification information, it is determined that the variable display shortening determination means shortens (for example, the CPU 56 determines that the operation button 50 is operated in S120 of the special symbol changing process). Based on the variable display time shortening means for changing the variable display time during the variable display to the shortened variable display time (for example, the portion where the CPU 56 resets the shortened variation time in S122 of the special symbol variation processing),
With
The variable-display-pending display changing unit varies a ratio of changing to the specific mode at any timing among a plurality of timings depending on whether the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. (For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the ratio of the display mode being “red” during the reach effect is higher than when the result is lost)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be more focused on the variable display corresponding hold display corresponding to the variable display being executed displayed during the variable display of the identification information, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
As a variable display of identification information, a plurality of types of variable display including a specific variable display (for example, a normal reach variation pattern and a super reach variation pattern) can be executed,
Variable display determining means (for example, the CPU 56 performs the variation pattern setting process S92 or S93) that determines the type of variable display to be started when the start condition is satisfied from among the plurality of types of variable display. The part that executes S101 after the execution of
Prior to the determination by the variable display determination means, variable display determination means for determining whether or not the type of variable display based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means is the specific variable display (for example, the CPU 56 wins a prize) A part for executing S226 and S227 of the time determination process),
Based on the determination result of the variable display determining means, the possibility that the specific variable display can be made in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage determined by the variable display determining means before the variable display is started. A specific variable display notice effect to be notified (for example, as a pre-read notice effect for displaying the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 18c or the second hold storage display area 18d in a mode such as “yellow” or “red”. A specific variable display notice execution means capable of executing a hold notice (for example, a portion in which the production control CPU 101 executes S268 of the hold display update process after executing the hold notice process S6012, S6013, S6016, or S6018);
With
The shortening condition includes that the variable display being executed is the specific variable display (for example, the portion in which the CPU 56 determines that the change pattern being executed in S112 of the special symbol change process is the reach change pattern). It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the specific variable display to be shortened is notified in advance, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
Production variable display means (for example, production display device 9) for performing variable display of production identification information (eg, production symbol) corresponding to the variable display of the identification information,
The effect variable display means can execute variable display (for example, a normal reach variation pattern and a super reach variation pattern) in which a reach state is established as a variable display of the effect identification information corresponding to the specific variable display. ,
The variable display time shortening means shortens a period before the reach state (for example, a period in which the pre-reach fluctuation period in the reach fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 17 can be shortened).
According to this feature, since the reach effect executed after reaching the reach state is not shortened, the game entertainment can be improved.

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,
An effect executing means (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes S1854 to S1856 in the effect symbol changing process) capable of executing a plurality of types of variable display effects (for example, pseudo-continuous effects) during execution of variable display of the identification information. Prepared,
When the variable display time is shortened by the variable display time shortening means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the operation detection designation reception flag is set in S1846 of the effect symbol changing process). When there is the variable display effect that has not been executed due to the shortening, a notification effect corresponding to the variable display effect that has not been executed is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect design variation) The part that executes S1853a of middle processing)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can recognize the variable display effect that was not executed by executing the notification effect according to the variable display effect that was not executed by the shortening. Can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
When the variable display time is shortened by the variable display time shortening means (for example, when the effect control CPU 101 executes S1852 in the effect symbol changing process), the variable display corresponding hold display changing means is configured to display the variable display. The display mode of the corresponding hold display can be changed to the specific mode (for example, the portion in which the production control CPU 101 executes S1853b of the production symbol variation process)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the hold display changes when the variable display time is shortened, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
The variable display time shortening means can change the variable display time during variable display to a shortened variable display time after the variable display corresponding hold display changing means changes the variable display corresponding hold display to the specific mode. (For example, as shown in the modified example, the change time is shortened by operating the operation button 50 after changing the display mode of the consumption hold display to “yellow” or “red”)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the variable display time is shortened after the variable display-corresponding hold display is changed to the specific mode, the variable display time is shortened before the variable display-corresponding hold display is changed to the specific mode. Since it is possible to prevent the variable display-corresponding hold display from changing to the specific mode, it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from deteriorating by not changing to the specific mode.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 5,
A hold determination means for determining whether the display result of the variable display started based on the hold storage is the specific display result before the variable display is started (for example, the CPU 56 determines the winning determination process in S221). 223)
The hold display means is specified at a different ratio between the case where the hold determination means determines that the specific display result is obtained and the case where it is determined that the specific display result is not obtained before the variable display is started. (For example, in the hold notice effect determination table used in the case of a big hit, the display form of the hold display at the time of start winning is “red” in comparison with the hold notice effect determination table used in the case of a loss.) Many judgment values are assigned to the hold notice pattern that becomes)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be focused on the hold display even before the variable display is started.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 1 to 6,
The hold display means displays the hold display in one of a plurality of modes (for example, “blue”, “yellow”, “red”) before the variable display based on the hold storage is started. The hold display changing means varies the ratio of changing the hold display mode corresponding to the variable display being executed according to the hold display mode before the variable display is started (for example, before the variable display). (When the display mode of the hold display is “yellow”, the display mode of the consumption hold display changes after the start of the variable display at a higher rate when it is “blue”)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be focused on the hold display even before the variable display is started.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 7,
The variable display corresponding hold display changing means displays a predetermined image on a display unit, and the predetermined image acts on the variable display corresponding hold display displayed in the predetermined area, whereby the variable display corresponding hold display is performed. Is displayed (for example, the left side (C) in FIG. 25, the right side (E) in FIG. 25), and the predetermined image is displayed at a common timing regardless of the timing at which the mode of the variable display corresponding hold display is changed. It is characterized by starting the display of.
According to such a feature, it is possible to increase the player's expectation by displaying the predetermined image, and it is possible to easily grasp the timing of changing the mode of the variable display hold display by the predetermined image. Is prevented.

The gaming machine of means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 8,
The hold display means displays the hold display in a manner according to the degree of expectation that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result before the variable display based on the hold storage is started, before the variable display starts. (For example, in the hold notice effect determination table used in the case of a big hit, the display mode of the hold display is “ A large number of determination values are assigned to the pattern of “red”), a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect, and the variable display when the predetermined effect executing means is executing the predetermined effect. The present invention is characterized in that it includes a restricting means for restricting the execution of the pre-start reservation notice (for example, the portion in which the effect control CPU 101 executes S856 of the effect symbol changing process).
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect from being easily grasped, and to prevent the effect of the predetermined effect from being hindered.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. 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 a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a figure which shows the 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 a winning time determination 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 the special symbol change process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the shortenable period in a reach fluctuation pattern. 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 a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a figure which shows the determination result memory buffer at the time of winning, and an active display memory buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a change of a hold display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the change of a hold display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of normal production. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a reservation notice process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a reservation notice effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a pending | holding display update process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of shortening variation time. It is explanatory drawing which shows the shortenable period in the reach variation pattern of a modification.

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

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

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. Further, on the upper part of the hit ball supply tray 3, an operation button 50 is provided that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation button 50 should just be comprised so that the pressing operation from a player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. An operation detection switch 50a for detecting a pressing operation performed by the player on the operation button 50 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the operation button 50 is installed. As will be described later, the operation button 50 is used by the player to perform a pressing operation when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shortened. 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.

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Hereinafter, in this embodiment, variable display may be expressed as variable display, but variable display and variable display are synonymous.

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

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

  In this embodiment, two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  For the variable display of the special symbol, after the start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, The variable display time is started based on the fact that the number of reserved memories is not 0, the special symbol variable display is not executed, and the jackpot game is not executed) When (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The effect display device 9 performs variable display of decorative (decorative) effect symbols (decorative symbols) in synchronization with variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes, for example, symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R that variably display three effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The positions of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, or the three areas of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the special symbol display 8b is executing variable display of the second special symbol, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that it is easy to grasp the progress of the game. it can.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, a variation display of the effect symbol is used as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is not limited to the variation display of the effect symbol. It is also possible to execute an effect having a predetermined story characteristic and display an effect that displays the result of the story based on the determination result of the big hit determination or the variation pattern.

  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. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured so that it is possible to win although it is difficult to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective 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. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the number of winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved storage number is displayed as a hold display in the first reserved storage display area 18c, and the second start winning opening 14 is entered. Although the number of winning balls, that is, the second reserved memory number is displayed as a reserved display in the second reserved memory display area 18d, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning ball that has entered the first start winning opening 13 is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory indicator that displays a number, that is, a first reserved memory number (a stored memory is also referred to as a start memory or a start winning memory), or a number of winning balls that enter the second start winning port 14, that is, a second hold You may make it provide the 2nd special symbol reservation memory | storage display which displays the memory | storage number. Moreover, you may make it provide the separate total storage memory indicator which displays a total storage memory number similarly to the 1st storage memory display area 18c and the 2nd storage memory display area 18d.

  These first special symbol reserved memory display, second special symbol reserved memory indicator and total reserved memory indicator are, for example, an LED indicator having a plurality of LED lighting units, a segment indicator capable of numerical display, A liquid crystal display may be used. In addition, in these displays, you may make it display simultaneously the holding display by a figure and a pattern, and the numerical display of the number of holding memory.

  The first special symbol reserved memory display, the second special symbol reserved memory indicator, and the total reserved memory indicator display each time the start prize is received, the number of displayed stored memories is increased by 1, and the corresponding first Each time the variable display on the special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the reserved storages displayed may be reduced by 1, and the display of these reserved storage numbers is updated. For example, the process may be realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process described later.

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

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

  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 that is the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the 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, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). 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 a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  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 27 (speakers 27L and 27R) that emit sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In 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 variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable 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 the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  In this embodiment, when the probability change big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability change state: a game state in which the probability of making a big hit compared to the normal state), and the game A high base state (high frequency state) which is a gaming state controlled so that the ball is easy to start and win (that is, the variable display execution condition in the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 is easily established). Migrate to In the high base state, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is extended, compared to the case where the high base state is not set. This makes it easier to start a prize.

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

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 has a random number generation function for updating numerical data according to 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. The read numerical data is used as a random value.

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

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

  Also, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying a detection signal from the gate switch 32a, start port switches 13a and 14a, count switch 23, winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a and 39a, and operation detection switch 50a to the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

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

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (comprising the effect control microcomputer 100) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the effect symbol is performed.

  Also, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board 6 and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. At the same time, the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  The lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

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

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

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver on the effect control board 80. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass 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 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. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 to 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 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 provided outside the output port (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 input driver. In addition, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the input driver.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver via the input driver. The LED driver supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. Further, an electric current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. The audio data ROM 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. In the main process, 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) starts a main process after S1 after executing a security check process which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid. 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). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) is initialized) (S4), the RAM 55 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). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating the display result stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (S44). Then, the process proceeds to S14.

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

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

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

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

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for determination per normal symbol) 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 determination per normal symbol) 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 determining a normal symbol, a special symbol buffer, a total winning ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 is an initialization designation command for initializing 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 initialization processing). 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 this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generating counter for normal symbol). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determining the normal symbol is one round (the random number for determining the normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. 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 CPU 56 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine a variation pattern 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 of the gate switch 32a, the start port switches 13a and 14a, the count switch 23, and the operation detection switch 50a are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determination per normal symbol 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, in the special symbol process, the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special prize opening in a predetermined order are executed. To do. 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, but the CPU 56 turns on the solenoids 16 and 21 in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents regarding / off are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of 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).

  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 by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows. (1) Random 1: The type of jackpot (probable big hit, normal jackpot) is determined (for determining the big hit type). (2) Random 2: Determine (variation time) of the variation pattern (for variation pattern determination). (3) Random 3: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol). (4) Random 4: An initial value of random 3 is determined (for determining a random 3 initial value).

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

  FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-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 numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, it is decided to make a big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display 8 a jackpot symbol. It is also a thing.

  FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type judgment table shows that when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot” based on the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 1). It is a table that is referenced to determine one of them. The big hit type determination table is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and a determination value (big hit type determination value) corresponding to each of “normal big hit” and “probability big hit” 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.

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit in which the big winning opening is opened 15 times (15 rounds) during the big hit game, and when the big hit game is finished, the gaming state is shifted to the non-probable change state (low probability state). In addition, when the big hit game ends, the gaming state shifts to a short time state (high base state). The time-short state continues until the special symbol variable display (variation) is executed 100 times. The “probable big hit” is a big hit that will change the gaming state to the probable state (high probability state) when the big winning game is opened 15 times (15 rounds) during the big hit game and the big hit game ends. In addition, when the big hit game ends, the gaming state shifts to a short time state (high base state). The time-short state continues until the next big hit occurs.

  In this embodiment, there are “normal big hit” and “probability big hit” as the big hit types, but there may be other big hit types.

  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 variable display result is “displacement” and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect design does not involve the reach state, the shortened non-reach shift and the non-reach shift Is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the production symbol is associated with the reach state, normal deviation, pseudo-ream 1 normal deviation, super-relief, pseudo-ream 2 super-off 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. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. . Also, 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, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a normal big hit or a probable big hit, a normal hit, a pseudo-ream, a super-per Two supermarkets and three pseudo-supermarkets are available. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, re-variation is performed once in the case of using one normal per pseudo-continue among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream. 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.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach with pseudo-ream (three times)) The longest time is fixed at 40 seconds, and in the case of super reach without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 40 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of super reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even 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 variation time is different between when the game state is the normal state and when the game state is the short-time state (in the example shown in FIG. 6, when the short-time state is present). The determination value is set so that the ratio of “shortening non-reach out of reach” being shorter than the other fluctuation patterns is selected as shown in FIG. 7), but not limited to this. Even in the normal state (or in the short time state), the variation time may be different (that is, the rate of selection of the variation pattern with a short variation time is different) according to the total number of pending storage. 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 a situation where the variable 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. ) With a common determination value (for example, 2225 to 251) is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (or a set of such fluctuation patterns). 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 variation pattern determination random number (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, prior to the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, it can be notified that a specific effect (for example, super reach) is accompanied (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 is shown for two types of the total pending storage number being 0 to 2 or 3 or more, for example, according to the total pending storage number Further, the assignment may be changed in a stepwise manner. 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 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 2 (1 to 251) 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 variation pattern determination value. decide. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the ratio of determination values assigned to each variation pattern is shown. For example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the normal gaming state (“out” field in FIG. 7), the determination value corresponding to the random value 2 (1-251) is set. 50% of them are set to the fluctuation pattern “non-reach”. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 7, each value set in the variation pattern determination table corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “out”, “out” (short time), or “normal big hit / probable big hit”. The ratio determined to the attached fluctuation pattern is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 7, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the normal gaming state (“out” field in FIG. 7), 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 variable display result is “out” in the time reduction state (the “out (time reduction)” field in FIG. 7), 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 variable display result is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (the “normal big hit / probable big hit” field in FIG. 7), 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 variable display result will be a big hit. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal deviation, quasi-ream 1 normal deviation, per normal and quasi-ream 1 normal) is a fluctuation pattern with super reach (super detachment, quasi-ream 2 super deviation). In addition, the variable display result is more easily selected as “out of” than in the case of pseudo-ream 3 super, per super, per pseudo-super 2 and per pseudo-ream 3 super. On the contrary, 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) fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal off) This is more likely to be selected when the variable display result is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” than “pseudo continuous 1 normal deviation”. Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation pattern with super reach has a higher expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit than the variation pattern with normal reach.

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 8, the command 80XX (H) includes an effect control command (including information on the change time) that specifies the change pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. Variation pattern command) (corresponding to variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 8, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands that can specify whether or not to make a big hit, and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

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

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game (hereinafter also referred to as a big hit start designation command or a fanfare designation command).

  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 (a jackpot end designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game.

  Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (low base state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is the low base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (high base state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is the high base state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (non-probability change state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is not the probability change state. Command B004 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

  The low base state designation command, the high base state designation command, the non-probability change state designation command, and the probability change state designation command may be collectively referred to as a gaming state designation command.

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

  As shown in FIG. 9, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result (result of determination processing executed when a start winning is generated). is there.

  Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (winning determination result designation command) indicating the content of the determination result at the time of winning (the result of the determination process executed when the start winning is generated). In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 13), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern is to be used 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 (transmission setting) for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  The command D101H is an abbreviated preparation designation command that designates that the operation validity of the operation button 50 is displayed when a shortenable period during which the variation time can be shortened is reached. As will be described later, the presentation control board 80 that has received this shortening preparation designation command can perform a shortening operation that suggests that the operation of the operation button 50 is effective, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 34B, for example. Control to display the display on the effect display device 9 is performed. The command D102H is an operation detection designation command that designates that the fluctuation time is shortened by detecting the operation of the operation button 50. As will be described later, the effect control board 80 that has received this operation detection designation command performs control for shortening the pre-reach effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 34C.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the reach effect is executed after the variable symbol display state of the effect symbol reaches the reach state, and finally the effect display device In FIG. 9, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R for “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

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

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 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.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56). 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 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, i.e., if a start winning to the first start winning port 13 or the second start port switch 14a has occurred, the first start port switch passing process is executed ( S311, S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks 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 (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. 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 design confirmation designation is made to the production control microcomputer 100. A setting for transmitting a command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to S304.

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S300 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing of S22.

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

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control 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.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (S211A). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (S212A). ). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to S211B.

  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 (S213A) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by one (S214A).

  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. 12) (S215A). In the process of S215A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) that are software random numbers are extracted and stored. Stored in the area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 2) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (when starting winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 12, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a high base state. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S216A). If it is set, the process proceeds to S219A. When the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 6 or more (S217A). When the value of the special symbol process flag is 6 or more (that is, in the big hit gaming state), the CPU 56 proceeds to S219A.

  When the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, a prize presentation effect process is performed in which a fluctuation display result or a fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation (variable display) based on the detected start prize is subsequently executed is determined in advance at the start prize. Is executed (S218A). Then, the CPU 56 performs setting to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S219A).

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S28).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S211B). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is an upper limit of 4 (S212B). ). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213B) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (S214B).

  Then, 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 the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S215B). In the process of S215B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) that are software random numbers are extracted and stored in the storage area. Stored. In addition, the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 2) is not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning a prize) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) in the variation pattern setting process.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a winning determination process (S218B). Moreover, CPU56 performs the setting which transmits the sum total pending | holding memory number designation | designated command to CPU101 for presentation control (S219B).

  As in the case of the first start winning, the process of S218B may not be executed during the big hit game. Further, although the process of S218A is executed only in the low base state, the process of S218B may be executed only in the high base state.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in S218A and S218B. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in the processes of S215A and S215B and stored in the holding storage buffer, and the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. And confirm whether they match (S221).

  In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, or the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting processing. Apart from that, at the timing when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the determination process at the time of winning is executed before the variation based on the start winning starts. To do. By transmitting the determination result in the determination process at the time of winning to the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control microcomputer 100 holds a notice of a big hit or reach before the change of the effect symbol is executed. A notice effect (pre-read notice effect) is executed.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot type determination random number and the jackpot type determination table extracted in the processing of S215A and S215B and stored in the holding storage buffer. The jackpot type is determined. Further, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination random number extracted in the processing of S215A and S215B and stored in the holding storage buffer and the normal big hit / probable big hit field of the variation pattern determination table (S224). Then, data corresponding to the jackpot type (any one of “08” to “12”: refer to FIG. 9) is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (S225). Then, the process proceeds to S231.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the game state at the start of the variation (variable display) started based on the start winning is a certain change state. (S222). If the probability change state is not reached, the process proceeds to S226.

  In the process of S222, if the current gaming state is a probable change state (if the probable change flag is set), the CPU 56 determines that the big hit that matches the normal big hit determination value (see FIG. 5B) in the reserved storage buffer. If there is a holding memory having a type determining random number (excluding a holding memory currently being determined), it is determined that the gaming state does not become a probable change state. In addition, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the jackpot type determination random number matches the decision value (see FIG. 5B) for the probability variation big hit in the reserved storage buffer when the current gaming state is the normal state (the probability variation flag is not set). It is determined that the gaming state does not become the probable change state even when there is no holding storage (excluding the holding storage currently being determined) having.

  When the gaming state changes to the probable change state, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in the processing of S215A and S215B and stored in the holding storage buffer, and the probable change time shown in the right column of FIG. Is compared with the jackpot determination value of each other and it is confirmed whether or not they match (S223). If they match, the process proceeds to S224.

If they do not match, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number extracted in the processing of S215A and S215B and stored in the holding storage buffer, and the reach of the variation pattern with reach effect using the field of the variation pattern determination table. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is obtained (S226, S227). Note that the average fluctuation time is shortened when the total number of pending storages is large, and a specific reach fluctuation pattern (for example, super reach) is used regardless of the total number of pending storages in the fluctuation pattern determination table. When a common determination (compared with the value of the variation pattern determination random number) is assigned, the CPU 56 determines that the value of the variation pattern determination random number matches the determination value regardless of the total number of pending storages. It can be determined that a specific reach fluctuation pattern is obtained.

  When the fluctuation pattern becomes a reach fluctuation pattern, the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command corresponds to the reach deviation according to the type of reach (the fluctuation pattern is a reach fluctuation pattern, but the display result is a deviation pattern) Data to be set (any one of “03” to “07”: see FIG. 9) is set (S228). Then, the process proceeds to S231.

  When the variation pattern does not become the reach variation pattern, the data corresponding to the non-reach deviation (the variation pattern is not the reach variation pattern and the display result is the deviated symbol) as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command 1 ( “01” or “02” (see FIG. 9) is set (S229). Then, the process proceeds to S231.

  In S230a, the CPU 56 performs setting to transmit the winning determination result designation command 1 in which the EXT data is set in the processes of S225, S228, and S229 to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs setting to transmit the winning determination result designation command in which the EXT data is set in any one of S225, S228, and S229 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S231), and finishes the winning determination process. To do.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart 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 reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Data indicating "second" is set in (S54). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. That is, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. In this embodiment, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol. However, a game ball is provided at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. In accordance with the start winning order in which the first prize is won, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the fluctuation display of the second special symbol may be executed. Also, for example, the first special symbol variation display may be executed in preference to the second special symbol variation display.

  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 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and saves each storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer. Shift the contents of. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted.

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the number of lighting of the special symbol reservation storage display (the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a or the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b) indicated by the special symbol pointer by 1 (S57). Further, the value of the reserved memory number counter (the first reserved memory number counter or the second reserved memory number counter) indicated by the special symbol pointer is decreased by 1 (S58). In addition, the value of the total pending storage number is decreased by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (S59).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determining random number) from the random number buffer area and determines whether or not to make a jackpot. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number matches one of the jackpot determination values (see FIG. 5A) set in the jackpot determination table (S61). The CPU 56 reads out the big hit determination random number extracted in S216A of the first start port switch passing process or S216B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. Judgment (processing for comparing the value of the random number for jackpot determination and the jackpot determination value) is performed. Specifically, according to the current gaming state, the CPU 56 determines that the jackpot for the special symbol when the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. Decide on.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by confirming 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 set in the process of ending the big hit game after it has been decided to be a promising big hit, and when the big hit is decided, the special symbol change display is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display Is done.

  If it is decided to win, 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.

  If it is confirmed in S61 that the value of the random R (random number for jackpot determination) does not match any jackpot determination value, that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to S75.

  In S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). Then, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 5B) (S72), and corresponds to the value that matches the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. The type ("normal big hit", "probability big hit") is determined as the big hit type (S73).

  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 jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a missing symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, depending on the determination result of the big hit type, one of the big hit symbols “3” and “7” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. That is, when the jackpot type is determined as “normal jackpot”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects a normal big hit / probable big hit field in the variation pattern determination table (S92), and proceeds to S101. If the big hit flag is not set, the field of deviation or deviation (time reduction) in the variation pattern determination table is selected (S93), and the process proceeds to S101. In S93, if the hour / hour flag is not set, a field out of the variation pattern determination table is selected, and if the hour / hour flag is set, the field that should have been shorter (hour / hour) may be selected.

  The CPU 56 determines the variation pattern of the effect symbol using the variation pattern determination table for big hits or the variation pattern determination table for deviation based on the value of the random number for variation pattern determination read in S55 (S101). Specifically, the variation pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the variation pattern determination random value is determined as the variation pattern of the effect symbol executed by the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the random number for determining the variation pattern is extracted when the start prize is generated and stored in the holding storage buffer. However, the CPU 56 extracts the random number for determining the variation pattern at the start of the variation of the special symbol (for example, The fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs setting to transmit the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command) indicated by the special symbol pointer (S102), and the variation pattern (variation time) determined. A setting is made to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern in accordance with (S103).

  Then, the CPU 56 sets the variation time in the special symbol process timer (S104). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S302 (S105).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (S303) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 first subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S110). Next, it is determined whether or not a shortened flag indicating that the variation time has been shortened is set (S111). If the shortened flag is not set, the process proceeds to S126. On the other hand, if the shortened flag is not set, the process proceeds to S112.

  In S112, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the variation pattern being executed is a variation pattern of reach (normal reach or super reach). If it is not the reach variation pattern, the process proceeds to S126. On the other hand, when it is a reach fluctuation pattern, it transfers to S113.

  In S113, the CPU 56 determines whether or not an operation valid flag indicating that the operation of the operation button 50 by the player is valid is set. If the operation valid flag is set, the process proceeds to S120. On the other hand, if the operation valid flag is not set, the process proceeds to S114.

  In S114, the CPU 56 determines whether or not it is within the shortened waiting period in the reach variation pattern. Here, as shown in FIG. 17, the shortened standby period is set to a period until the variation speed of the effect symbol that varies in synchronization with the special symbol accelerates to a constant variation speed. If it is within the shortened waiting period, the process proceeds to S126. On the other hand, if it is not within the shortened waiting period, the process proceeds to S115. In S115, the CPU 56 determines whether or not it is within the shortening prohibition period (see FIG. 17) in which the shortening operation is prohibited in the reach variation pattern. If it is within the shortening prohibition period, the process proceeds to S126. On the other hand, if it is not within the shortening prohibition period, the process proceeds to S116.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the reach variation pattern according to the present embodiment, a shortenable period that can be shortened by the player operating the operation button 50, a shortened waiting period that cannot be shortened, and a shortening prohibition. There is a period. The shortened standby period starts from the time when the first or second symbol variation pattern designation command is transmitted. In this shortened waiting period, the effect display device 9 accelerates the effect symbols (all symbols) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” (for example, acceleration of scroll display in the vertical direction).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, in the reach variation pattern, a shortenable period that can be shortened by the player operating the operation button 50 and a shortened standby period that cannot be shortened. And a shortening prohibition period is provided. The shortened standby period starts from the start of the variation display in which the variation pattern designation command of the first or second symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 80. In this shortened waiting period, as described above, in the effect display device 9, acceleration of the fluctuation speed of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbols (all symbols) (for example, acceleration of scroll display in the vertical direction) Therefore, it is set to prevent the fluctuation time from being shortened during the acceleration period. In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, as the shortening prohibition period, a variation period after the timing immediately before the “left” and “right” effect symbols are decelerated and displayed on the effect display device 9 is set. As a result, the display of the “left” and “right” effect symbols on the effect display device 9 is decelerated and stopped immediately after the shortened standby period has elapsed since the start of the special symbol or effect symbol change display. The period up to the timing, that is, the period in which the pre-reach effect such as the pseudo-ream is executed before the reach state is set as the shortenable period.

  Therefore, when the shortening standby period ends after the variable display is started, a shortenable period in which the operation of the operation button 50 is enabled is started by transmitting the shortening preparation designation command to the effect control board 80. . In this shortenable period, the shortening operation indication display shown in FIG. 34D is displayed, and a pre-reach effect may be executed. The pre-reach fluctuation period in which these pre-reach effects are executed is substantially the same as the shortenable period. However, as described above, the shortenable period is “left” or “right” in the effect display device 9. It is set to end immediately before the timing when the pre-reach fluctuation period in which the effect symbol is decelerated and displayed is stopped.

  Therefore, when the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-ream effect, the pseudo-ream effect is executed within the pre-reach variation period. In addition, the operation detection designation command for notifying that the player has operated the operation button 50 can be transmitted within a shortenable period (within the pre-reach fluctuation period) during which the operation of the operation button 50 is valid. Yes.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, an example is shown in which the period until the “left” and “right” effect symbols are decelerated and stopped is displayed in the effect display device 9 as a shortenable period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these shortenable periods can be shortened by setting the period until the "medium" effect symbol in the effect display device 9 is decelerated, These shortenable periods may include a period during which the reach effect is executed after the reach state is established.

  As described above, when the period immediately before the “medium” effect symbol is decelerated is defined as a shortenable period, the operation button 50 is operated and the end of the shortenable period is performed as in the present embodiment. In the same way as an arbitrary period until a certain “left” or “right” effect symbol is decelerated and displayed is stopped, the end point of the shortenable period after the operation button 50 is operated This example illustrates a mode in which an arbitrary period until the time point immediately before the “medium” production symbol is decelerated is shortened, that is, the time point of transition due to the shortening is the same time point. It is not limited to this, and by shortening to an arbitrary period within the remaining fluctuation time when the operation button 50 is operated, the time point of shifting due to the shortening may be a different time point each time. .

  Returning to FIG. 16, in S <b> 116, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the count value of the total pending storage number counter set in the RAM 55 is equal to or greater than the total reduction determination value (for example, 4). In the present embodiment, the total shortening determination value is exemplified as 4 which is the same as the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, but the present invention is not limited to this. These total shortening determination values may be determined as appropriate. In addition, for example, in the high base state in which the time reduction flag is set, these total shortening determination values are changed according to the gaming state, such as increasing the total shortening determination value more than the normal state. Also good.

  Here, when the count value is less than the total shortening determination value, that is, when the count value of the total pending storage number counter is 3 or less, the process proceeds to S126. On the other hand, if the count value is equal to or greater than the total shortening determination value, the shortening preparation designation command transmission setting is performed (S117), the operation valid flag is set (S118), and the process proceeds to S126.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce the variation time only for the reach variation pattern by determining whether or not it is the reach variation pattern in the process of S112. However, the present invention is not limited, and the non-reach variation pattern that is a variation pattern other than the reach variation pattern may be shortened.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the process of S116, it is determined whether or not the count value of the total pending storage number counter, that is, the pending storage number is 4 or more which is a predetermined number. Although the operation of the operation button 50 is made effective and the fluctuation time can be shortened by the player's intention, the present invention is not limited to this, and it depends on whether or not the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more. Instead, it may be possible to always shorten the variation time by the player's intention.

  When the operation valid flag is set in S113 described above, the process proceeds from S113 to S120, and the CPU 56 detects whether or not the operation button 50 is operated, that is, an operation for detecting the operation of the operation button 50. It is determined whether or not a predetermined operation detection signal is input from the detection switch 50a. Here, when there is no operation of the operation button 50, it progresses to S124. On the other hand, when there is an operation of the operation button 50, it is decided to shorten the variation time and perform transmission setting of the operation detection designation command (S121), and the variation time corresponds to the shortened variation time, specifically, the shortening prohibition period. The fluctuation time to be reset is reset (S122), the shortened flag is set (S123), and the process proceeds to S126.

  In S124 that is shifted to when the operation button 50 is not operated, the CPU 56 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the shortening prohibition period, that is, whether or not it is the end timing of the shortening period. If it is not the start timing of the shortening prohibition period, the process proceeds to S126. On the other hand, if it is the start timing of the shortening prohibition period, the operation valid flag is reset (cleared) (S125), and the process proceeds to S126.

  In S126, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the fluctuation time (including the reset shortened fluctuation time) has elapsed. If the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to S127, and if the shortened flag is set, the shortened flag is reset and the value of the special figure process flag is a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process. After updating to “3” (S128), the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (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 (high base state) if set (S134). ), A setting for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S135).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (S137). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S138).

  When it is confirmed in S133 that the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is set (S140). If it is set, the process proceeds to S147. 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). If it is not set, and if the time reduction flag is set (that is, if the time change state is not the probability change state but the time reduction state), the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. The value of -1 is decremented (S142). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (S145). Also, a setting is made to transmit the low base state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S146), and the process proceeds to S147.

  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).

  FIG. 19 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 setting is made to transmit a jackpot end designation command (S162). 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 jackpot end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot (S166). Specifically, whether or not it is a probable big hit is determined based on the data set in the big hit type buffer in the special symbol normal process S73. When it is a probable big hit, in S170, the CPU 56 sets a probable change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probable change state (S170). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (S171). Then, the process proceeds to S174.

  By executing the processing of S170 and S171, in this embodiment, when the big hit game based on the probable big hit is finished, the gaming state is shifted to the probable change state (high probability state) and the short time state (high base state). State) (ie, transition to a high probability / high base state).

  On the other hand, if it is not a probable big hit, in S172, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number (for example, 100) in the time-count counter for counting the time-count (the number of times that can be changed in the time-short state) (S172). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (S173). Then, the process proceeds to S174.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in the processing of S172 and S173 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. The time reduction flag is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol.

  In S174, the CPU 56 transmits a gaming state designation command (low base state designation command, high base state designation command, non-probable variation state designation command or certain variation state designation command) corresponding to the current gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100. Perform the settings to be performed. In the processing of S174, when the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set, the CPU 56 performs setting to transmit the high base state designation command. When the time reduction flag is not set, a setting for transmitting a low base state designation command is performed. If the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, a setting for transmitting a probability variation state designation command is performed. If the probability change flag is not set, a setting is made to send a non-probability change state designation command.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a game state designation command every time the big hit game ends. For example, before the game state designation command is transmitted, the game state changes. It may be determined whether or not a game state designation command corresponding to the changed game state may be transmitted only when the game state has changed.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S175).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the start interval of the effect control processing (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for checking the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interruption occurs, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a timer interruption flag in the timer interruption process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first performs processing such as setting a flag and storing data 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. Furthermore, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as a random number for determining the effect design is executed (S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  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 a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands. (Formed in the RAM 55). 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. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the command reception buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) is stored in the command reception buffer. Check the contents of the command.

  Note that the command is stored in the command reception buffer, specifically, by detecting that the effect control INT signal output from the game control microcomputer 560 has risen, and by first executing an interrupt process, the 1-byte MODE is stored. Data is fetched and stored in the command reception buffer. Next, after the effect control INT signal is turned off, it is detected that the next effect control INT signal has risen, and the 1-byte EXT data is captured by the interrupt process, and the next area of the command reception buffer Stored in Through the above processing, one effect control command (2-byte command) is fetched and 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 received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S622). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a variation pattern command reception flag (S623).

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (S624), the effect control CPU 101 has the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 3 specifying command) formed in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (S625).

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result designation command (S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received winning determination result designation command in the winning determination result storage buffer formed in the RAM. The first storage area is stored (S652).

  If the received effect control command is a shortening preparation designation command (S665), the effect control CPU 101 sets a shortening preparation designation reception flag (S666). If the received effect control command is a shortening detection designation command (S667), the effect control CPU 101 sets a shortening detection designation command reception flag (S668).

  When the received command read in S612 is another effect control command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (S671).

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the winning determination result storage buffer and the active display storage buffer. As shown in FIG. 22A, in the winning determination result storage buffer, areas (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number are secured.

  Each storage area includes an area for storing the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning, and the display change of the hold display in the first hold storage display area 18c, the second hold storage display area 18d, and the consumption hold active display area 9F. An area for storing a hold notice pattern indicating a mode, and an area for storing a display mode flag indicating the display mode of the hold display in the first hold storage display area 18c, the second hold storage display area 18d, and the consumption hold active display area 9F And an area for storing a normal mode flag indicating that the display mode of the hold display is displayed in normal “blue”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22B, the active display storage buffer is a buffer in which the pending storage in which the variable display is executed is stored as the consumption pending storage. In the active display storage buffer, an area (storage area 0) corresponding to one consumption hold storage is secured. In this storage area 0, similarly to the winning determination result storage buffer, an area for storing EXT data of a winning determination result designation command, an area for storing a pending notice pattern, an area for storing a display mode flag, And an area for storing a normal mode flag.

  As a display mode flag in this embodiment, any one of natural numbers “0” to “2” including “0” is set, and “0” is set to the display mode flag. If the display mode flag is set to “blue”, the display mode flag is set to “1”. If the display mode flag is set to “yellow”, the display mode flag is set to “yellow” and the display mode flag is set to “2”. In this case, the hold display is displayed in “red”.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 23, in the present embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, the random number SR2 for determining the hold notice effect, The random number SR3 for determining the notice effect is used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are “left”, “middle”, “middle” in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols that are the variable display results of the effect symbols. This is a random number used to determine the effect symbol (final stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. The final stop symbols are the three effect symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R when the variation display of the effect symbols ends. That is. In addition, the combination of the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol is determined by any one random number among the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols.

  The random number SR2 for holding notice effect determination determines whether or not to execute a hold notice (memory notice) as a pre-read notice effect and an active display change effect that changes the display mode of the consumption hold display displayed in the consumption hold active display area 9F. It is a random number used to determine

  The normal announcement effect determination random number SR3 is used to determine whether or not to execute a normal announcement effect (an effect for notifying the possibility (reliability) that the display result of the variable display being executed becomes a big hit symbol). The random number used. The normal notice effect is a notice effect executed during one fluctuation display.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a change example of the hold display. FIG. 24 shows an example of a change before start of change in which the hold display mode (display mode) changes before the variable display (change) of the effect symbol based on the start winning is started. FIG. 24 illustrates a case where a start winning is generated as a time point before the variable display (variation) is started.

  In the example shown in FIG. 24, when the variable display of the effect symbols is executed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the left middle right (see FIG. 24A), if a new start winning occurs, the hold is held. Although the number of displays increases by one, the hold display corresponding to the new start-up prize (referred to as hold display A) may be displayed in a mode different from the normal mode (see FIG. 24B).

  Thereafter, when the variable display based on the hold display A can be started (see FIG. 24C), the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) starts the variable display. Then, the hold display A is displayed as a consumption hold display inside the consumption hold active display area 9F (see FIGS. 24D and 24E). The production control microcomputer 100 erases the hold display A from the first hold storage display area 18c and the second hold storage display area 18d.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of a change in the hold display. On the left side of FIG. 25, an example of a change in the pre-reach mode in which the mode of the consumption hold display is changed after the variable display (change) of the effect symbol is started and before reaching the reach is shown.

  In the example shown on the left side of FIG. 25, when it becomes possible to start variable display (see FIG. 25 left side (A)), the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) starts variable display. When this is done, the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started (hold display B) is displayed as the consumption hold display inside the consumption hold active display area 9F (see FIG. 25 left side (B)). The production control microcomputer 100 deletes the hold display B from the normal display area.

  Thereafter, before reaching reach, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a predetermined character image 9a on a display screen (for example, in the vicinity of the consumption hold active display area 9F) (see the left side (C) of FIG. 25). Further, the production control microcomputer 100 changes the mode of the consumption hold display inside the consumption hold active display area 9F (see the left side (C) of FIG. 25).

  After reaching reach, the final stop symbol is derived and displayed (see the left side (D, E) in FIG. 25).

  In the example shown on the right side of FIG. 25, when the variable display can be started (see the right side of FIG. 25), the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) starts the variable display. When this is done, a hold display (hold display C) corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed inside the consumption hold active display area 9F (see the right side (B) of FIG. 25). The production control microcomputer 100 deletes the hold display C from the normal display area.

  Thereafter, before reaching reach, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a predetermined character image 9a on a display screen (for example, in the vicinity of the consumption hold active display area 9F) (see the right side (C) of FIG. 25). At this time, the mode of the consumption hold display does not change within the consumption hold active display area 9F.

  Then, after reaching reach, the production control microcomputer 100 changes the mode of the consumption hold display inside the consumption hold active display area 9F (see the right side of FIG. 25 (D, E)).

  Starting from the start of variable display, the time when the display of the character image 9a is started on the right side of FIG. 25 is the same as the time when the display of the character image 9a is started on the left side of FIG.

  In this embodiment, only the character image 9a is used, but a plurality of types of character images may be selected and used. In that case, the production control microcomputer 100 selects a specific character image at a higher rate in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. Further, the ratio of changing the mode of the consumption hold display may be changed according to the difference in the character image.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the character image 9a is displayed, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the consumption hold display mode to change without fail before reaching or after reaching. That is, when the hold display mode is not changed (see patterns 1, 4 and 5 in FIG. 29), the character image 9a is not displayed, but the consumption hold display mode is not changed before reaching and after reaching. In this case, the character image 9a may be displayed.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal notice effect. In the example shown in FIG. 26, when variable display can be started (see FIG. 26A), the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) starts variable display. In addition, a hold display (referred to as hold display D) corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed inside the consumption hold active display area 9F as a consumption hold display (see FIG. 26B). The production control microcomputer 100 deletes the hold display D from the normal display area.

  Thereafter, at a predetermined time during variable display, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the image 9c for the normal notice effect on the display screen (see FIG. 26C). Then, the normal notice effect is executed by changing the mode of the image 9c (see FIGS. 26D and 26E). Although details will be described later, the normal notice effect in the present embodiment is an effect that can be executed in the variation display of the reach variation pattern. Further, the image displayed on the display screen in the normal notice effect is displayed according to the variation pattern to be executed and the number of hold displays displayed in the first hold storage display area 18c and the second hold storage display area 18d. Is set to be different.

  In addition, the aspect of the normal notice effect illustrated in FIG. 26 is an example, and the notice effect of another aspect using an image, sound, LED, or the like can be executed. Moreover, you may make it select what to perform from several types of normal notice effects.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the hold notice process (S800A) and then updates the hold display update process in the first hold memory display area 18c and the second hold memory display area 18d. Is executed (S800B).

  After execution of the hold display update process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  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 jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the hold notice process (S800A). In the hold notice process, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the winning determination result storage buffer and determines whether there is an entry (storage area) in which no hold notice pattern is set (S6001). If there is no entry for which no hold notice pattern is set (S6001; N), the hold notice process is terminated. If there is an entry for which no hold notice pattern is set (S6001; Y), the hold notice pattern is set. It is determined whether or not the winning determination result designation command stored in the entry that has not been set indicates “non-reach out” (S6002).

  When the winning determination result designation command indicates “non-reach out” (S6002; Y), the process proceeds to S6017, and when the winning determination result designation command does not indicate “non-reach out” (S6002; N) The effect control CPU 101 extracts the hold notice effect determining random number SR2, and uses the hold notice effect determining table based on the hold notice effect determining random number SR2 and the determination result designation command at the time of winning. The hold notice pattern of the hold notice effect to be executed is determined (S6006).

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a hold notice effect determination table used in the process of S6006. As shown in FIG. 29, the hold notice pattern 1 to the hold notice pattern 9 are prepared as the hold notice patterns to be determined. These hold notice patterns correspond to the hold display mode at the start winning prize, the consumption hold display before reach, the consumption hold display after reach, and the number of determination values (%). Is set.

  The hold notice pattern 1 is "blue", "blue", and "blue" for the hold display mode at the time of start winning, the hold display mode before reach, and the hold display mode after reach. It is a pattern corresponding to not. This is because “blue” is the normal mode of the hold display. The hold notice pattern 2 has a mode of a hold display at the time of starting winning, a mode as a consumption hold display before reach, and a mode as a consumption hold display after reach are “blue”, “blue”, and “yellow”, This is a pattern corresponding to executing the hold notice only during the reach production (after the reach). The hold notice pattern 3 has a mode of a hold display at the time of starting winning, a mode as a consumption hold display before reach, and a mode as a consumption hold display after reach are “blue”, “yellow”, “yellow”, This is a pattern corresponding to the execution of the hold notice only before the reach production.

  The hold notice pattern 4 has a mode of a hold display at the time of start winning, a mode as a consumption hold display before reach, and a mode as a consumption hold display after reach are “yellow”, “yellow”, “yellow” This is a pattern corresponding to executing the hold notice only at the time of starting winning. The hold notice pattern 5 has a mode of a hold display at the time of start winning, a mode as a consumption hold display before reach, and a mode as a consumption hold display after reach are “red”, “red”, and “red”, This is a pattern corresponding to executing the hold notice only at the time of starting winning. The hold notice pattern 6 has a mode of a hold display at the time of starting winning, a mode as a consumption hold display before reach, and a mode as a consumption hold display after reach are “yellow”, “red”, and “red”, This is a pattern corresponding to the execution of the hold notice only at the time of starting winning and before the reach production.

  The hold notice pattern 7 has a mode of a hold display at the time of starting winning, a mode as a consumption hold display before reach, and a mode as a consumption hold display after reach are “blue”, “red”, and “red”, This is a pattern corresponding to the execution of the hold notice only before the reach production. The hold notice pattern 8 has a mode of a hold display at the time of starting winning, a mode as a consumption hold display before reach, and a mode as a consumption hold display after reach are “yellow”, “yellow”, “red”, This is a pattern corresponding to executing the hold notice only at the time of start winning and during the reach production (after the reach). The hold notice pattern 9 has a mode of a hold display at the time of starting winning, a mode as a consumption hold display before reach, and a mode as a consumption hold display after reach are “blue”, “yellow”, “red”, This is a pattern corresponding to executing a hold notice at the time of starting winning, before the reach effect, and during the reach effect (after the reach).

  In this embodiment, the on-holding notice effect determination table (the on-hold notice effect determination table used in the case of a big win) and the determination at the time of winning are used when the winning determination result designation command is a command indicating a big hit. There is an on-hold notice effect determination table used when the result designation command is a command indicating super reach (out of hold) (on hold notice effect determination table used in case of super reach out).

  In addition, in the hold notice effect determination table used when the winning determination result designation command is a command indicating a big hit, the hold indication is displayed at the start winning compared to the hold notice effect determination table used in the case of a super-reach loss. A large number of determination values are assigned to the pattern (pattern 5) in which the display mode is “red”. That is, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the hold display in a specific manner at different rates when it is determined that the specific display result is obtained before the variable display is started and when it is determined that the specific display result is not obtained. .

  Focusing on the mode of “red”, the hold notice effect determination table used when the winning determination result designation command is a command indicating a big hit, and the hold notice effect determination table used in the case of a super-reach loss On the other hand, in the pattern (patterns 8 and 9) that changes to the “red” mode at the later timing (in this example, “during reach production”), the earlier timing (in this example, “at the time of start winning” and “reach” More judgment values are assigned (the ratio of the assigned judgment values is higher) than the pattern (patterns 6 and 7) that changes to the “red” mode in the previous). In other words, the production control microcomputer 100 varies the ratio at which of the plurality of timings the display mode is changed to the specific mode depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result.

  Focusing on the mode of “red”, the hold notice effect determination table used when the winning determination result designation command is a command indicating a big hit, and the hold notice effect determination table used in the case of a super-reach loss On the other hand, in the pattern (pattern 5) which changes to the “red” mode at the time of starting winning, the variable display is started in the “red” mode (specifically, “before reach” and “reach production”). Compared to the changing pattern (patterns 6, 7, 8, 9), a smaller judgment value is assigned (the ratio of the assigned judgment value is lower). That is, the ratio at which the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result when the mode of the hold display changes to the specific mode during the variable display and when the mode of the hold display changes to the specific mode before the variable display starts Is different.

  In addition, in the hold notice effect determination table used when the winning determination result designation command is a command indicating a big hit, pay attention to after the variable display starts (specifically, “before reach” and “during reach effect”) Then, the display mode of the hold display changes after the start of the variable display at a higher rate in the case of “blue” than the display mode of the hold display before the start of the variable display. That is, the production control microcomputer 100 varies the ratio of changing the hold display mode according to the hold display mode before the variable display is started.

  Note that the method of assigning the determination value in the hold notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 29 is an example, and another example may be used. In that case, in the hold notice effect determination table used in the case of a big hit, a pattern that finally becomes a “red” aspect (specific form) as compared with the hold notice effect determination table used in the case of a super-reach loss. The ratio of the number of judgment values assigned to is high, the ratio of the number of judgment values assigned to the pattern that finally becomes the “yellow” mode is medium, and finally the mode of “blue” (specific mode) is obtained. It is preferable that the ratio of the number of determination values assigned to the pattern is the lowest.

  Further, before the variable display is started, the hold display mode may not be set to the “yellow” or “red” mode.

  Further, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the hold display mode at all times (at the time of the start winning, before the reach, and after the reach) before starting the variable display (for example, at the start winning). The mode until variable display is started is determined based on the winning determination result designation command before starting variable display. At the start of variable display, for example, variable display is being performed based on the display result designation command (before reach). , After reach) may be determined.

  When separately determined based on a predetermined ratio at the time of starting winning and before starting variable display, the ratio of the timing at which the mode of the hold display changes can be made different. Furthermore, before starting variable display, the mode before reach and the mode after reach may be determined separately based on a predetermined ratio. Even in that case, it is possible to vary the ratio of the timing at which the mode of the hold display changes.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of the reach excluding the deviation from the normal reach, the hold notice pattern 4 to 4 in which the display mode of the hold display becomes “yellow” or “red” at the time of starting winning a prize. By determining 6 or the hold notice pann 8, the player is notified that the change display of the hold display is in the reach state at the time of the start winning prize. By having such a feature, it is suggested to the player in advance that a reach state in which the variation time can be shortened by the display mode of the hold display at the time of starting winning is achieved.

  In the present embodiment, a change in the display mode at the time of start winning by the hold notice pattern determined in S6006, a change in the display mode at the timing before reach during the variable display, and a timing during the reach effect during the variable display. Any one or more of the display mode changes are executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pending notice pattern determined in S6006 is displayed during the variable display. Only those whose modes change may be determined. In this way, when determining only the change in display mode during the variable display as the hold notice pattern, as a modification, the CPU 101 for effect control does not decide the hold notice pattern at the timing of the start winning prize, At the start of the change, the hold notice pattern may be determined according to the change pattern to be executed or the number of hold storages stored in the winning determination result storage buffer.

  As described above, as an example of determining the hold advance notice pattern according to the change pattern executed at the start of change or the number of hold storages stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, first, the hold display at the time of starting winning is uniformly normal. The display mode is “blue”. Then, in the effect symbol variation start process, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designation command indicates a normal reach deviation or a non-reach deviation. If the fluctuation pattern designation command indicates a normal reach out of position or non-reach out of position, the active display storage buffer No. “1” indicating the pending notice pattern 1 is set in the storage area of the pending notice pattern of the entry 0-1. Further, when the fluctuation pattern designation command does not indicate normal reach deviation or non-reach deviation, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage is a predetermined number (for example, 10) or more and whether or not the fluctuation display result is a big hit. Accordingly, the hold notice pattern may be determined using the hold notice effect determination tables having different assignments of determination values to the hold notice patterns whose display mode during the variable display is “yellow” or “red”.

  After the execution of S6006, the CPU 101 for effect control has a value corresponding to the pending notice pattern determined in S6006 in the storage area of the pending notice pattern in the winning determination result storage buffer, that is, the pending notice pattern determined in S6006. “1” is set when the hold notice pattern 1 is set, and “2” is set when the hold notice pattern determined at S6006 is the hold notice pattern 2 (S6007).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the hold notice pattern determined in S6006 is the hold notice pattern 1 (S6008). If the pending notice pattern determined in S6006 is the pending notice pattern 1 (S6008; Y), the process proceeds to S6018, and if the pending notice pattern determined in S6006 is not the reserved notice pattern 1 (S6008; N), the pending notice It is determined whether a start restriction flag is set (S6009).

  If the pending notice start restriction flag is set (S6009; Y), “1” is set in the storage area of the normal state flag in the winning determination result storage buffer. That is, the normal mode flag is set (S6015).

  If the hold notice start restriction flag is not set (S6009; N), it is determined whether the hold notice pattern determined in S6006 is one of the hold notice patterns 2, 3, 7, or 9 (S6010). .

  When the hold notice pattern determined in S6006 is any of the hold notice patterns 2, 3, 7, and 9 (S6010; Y), or after the execution of S6015, it is held in the display mode flag of the winning determination result storage buffer “0” indicating the display mode of “blue” is set (S6016), and when the pending notice pattern determined in S6006 is not any of the pending notice patterns 2, 3, 7, and 9 (S6010; N), It is determined whether or not the hold notice pattern determined in S6006 is any of the hold notice patterns 4, 6, and 8 (S6011).

  If the hold notice pattern determined in S6006 is any of the hold notice patterns 4, 6, and 8 (S6011; Y), the display form flag “yellow” of the hold display is set in the display form flag of the winning determination result storage buffer. “1” is set (S6012), and if the hold notice pattern determined in S6006 is not any of the hold notice patterns 4, 6, 8 (S6011; Y), the display state flag of the winning determination result storage buffer is set. “2” indicating the display mode of “red” in the hold display is set (S6013).

  Then, after executing any of S6012, S6013, and S6016, the effect control CPU 101 ends the hold notice process. If the pending notice pattern determined in S6006 is the pending notice pattern 1 (S6008; Y), or after the execution of S6017, the display mode of the hold display “blue” is displayed in the display mode flag of the winning determination result storage buffer. “0” is set (S6018), and the hold notice process is terminated.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the hold display update process (S800B). In the hold display update process, the effect control CPU 101 specifies the number of hold memories stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (S261), the specified hold storage number and the current first hold storage display area 18c, It is determined whether or not the number of hold displays in the second hold storage display area 18d matches (S262). When the number of reserved storage specified in S261 matches the number of currently held display in the first reserved storage display area 18c and the second reserved storage display area 18d (S262; Y), the hold display update process is terminated. If the number of reserved storage specified in S261 does not match the number of currently held display in the first reserved storage display area 18c and the second reserved storage display area 18d, each reserved storage stored in the winning determination result storage buffer On the basis of the display mode flag and the normal mode flag, the hold display in the first hold storage display area 18c and the second hold storage display area 18d is updated (S268), and the hold display update process is terminated.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 deletes any command stored in the active display storage buffer (S810), and determines the No. in the winning determination result storage buffer. The contents of the first entry (first entry) are shifted to the active display storage buffer (No. 0 entry) as consumption pending storage (S811). Then, it is determined whether or not the normal mode flag is set in the consumption pending storage set in the active display storage buffer (S812). When the normal mode flag is not set in the consumption pending storage set in the active display storage buffer (S812; N), the process proceeds to S815, and the normal mode flag is set in the consumption pending storage set in the active display storage buffer. If it is set (S812; Y), the normal mode flag of the consumption pending storage set in the active display storage buffer is reset (S813), and the consumption pending display in the consumption pending active display area 9F is set in the consumption pending storage. The display mode is changed in accordance with the on-hold notice pattern (S814).

  In this embodiment, if the normal mode flag is set in the active display storage buffer in the effect symbol variation start process, the normal mode flag is reset and the consumption hold display in the consumption hold active display area 9F is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the production symbol variation start process, the active display storage buffer is in the normal mode. If the flag is set, the normal mode flag is only reset, and in the pending display update process, the consumption pending display in the consumption pending active display area 9F is in accordance with the pending notice pattern set in the consumption pending storage. You may change into a display mode.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is any holding storage (consumption holding storage) with a holding notice pattern value of “2” to “9” in the winning determination result storage buffer and the active display storage buffer. Is determined (S815). If any of the reserved notice pattern values “2” to “9” is stored in the winning determination result storage buffer and the active display storage buffer (S815; Y), the process proceeds to S821, and the winning determination is made. When there is no pending storage of “2” to “9” in the value of the pending notice pattern in the result memory buffer and the active display memory buffer (S815; N), if the pending notice limit flag is set, it is reset. (S816).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S821).

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S822). When the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the even symbols (3 symbols as stop symbols). A combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol that normally 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 determining the jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 101 extracts SR1-1 and uses SR1-1 to determine the left middle right stop symbol (combination of effect symbols in which the left middle right symbol is aligned). .

  In the case of a loss, 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.

  Specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 101 determines that SR1-1 to SR1-3 are not determined to be out-of-order and are not determined to reach. The left symbol is extracted using SR1-1, the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2, and the right symbol is determined using SR1-3. If the determined left and right symbols match, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol. When it is decided to reach, SR1-1 to SR1-2 are extracted, the left and right symbols are determined using SR1-1, and the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2. If the determined left middle right symbol is a chance, for example, the left symbol is shifted by one symbol.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether to execute or not execute the normal notice effect for notifying that the variable display is a big hit or super reach in the pre-reach effect period before the reach state is reached. A notice effect determination process is executed (S823). If the execution of the normal notice effect is determined in S823, the normal notice effect is executed in S1867 of the effect symbol changing process described later. In this way, by performing control to execute the normal notice effect determined in the normal notice effect determination process, various notice effects are executed in the pre-reach effect period.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the effect pattern of the variation pattern and the notice effect (S824). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S825).

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (S826). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9.

  In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command in the variation time timer (S827).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value indicating the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S828).

  In the present embodiment, the active display storage buffer No. The command stored in the 0 entry is deleted and the contents of the active display storage buffer are shifted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the contents of the active display storage buffer are shifted. The timing to perform may be at the end of the variable display.

  FIG.32 and FIG.33 is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. In the effect symbol variation processing shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the values of the process timer and the sub-side variation time timer by 1 (S1841, S1842).

  Next, in S184 +, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the sub-side variation time timer has expired (S1842 +). If the sub-side variable time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to S1879. If the sub-side variable time timer has not timed out, whether or not the shortening preparation designation reception flag is set, that is, the start of the shortenable period It is determined at a timing whether or not a shortened preparation designation command has been received (S1843). If the shortening preparation designation reception flag has not been set, the process proceeds to S1846. If the shortening preparation designation reception flag has been set, the shortening preparation designation reception flag is reset (S1844), and the effect display device 9 performs the shortening operation. A possible display (see FIG. 34B) is started (S1845), and the process proceeds to S1846.

  In S 1846, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation detection designation reception flag is set, that is, whether or not an instruction to shorten the variation time due to the operation detection of the operation button 50 is transmitted from the main board 31 ( S1846). If the operation detection designation reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S1854. If the operation detection designation reception flag is set, the process proceeds to S1847.

  In S1847, the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation detection designation reception flag (S1847). Next, the shortening operable display on the effect display device 9 is terminated (S1848), and the variation time is changed to a shortened variation time corresponding to the variation pattern (S1849). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, reach variation patterns that can shorten the variation time include a plurality of types (normal reach, pseudo-ream 1 normal reach, super-reach, pseudo-ream 2 super-reach, pseudo-ream 3). Since the reach prohibition period is different for each reach fluctuation pattern, the change time is changed to the shortened change time corresponding to the shortening prohibition period of each reach change pattern.

  Then, the process timer is updated to the process timer value at the start timing of the shortening prohibition period (S1850). Specifically, since the start timing of the shortening prohibition period is a timing after the shortenable period in which the operation of the operation button 50 becomes valid, the process timer value is set to the process timer value of the start timing of the shortening prohibition period. Updating to the process time advances the process timer to the start timing of the shortening prohibition period. Therefore, the variation display of the effect symbols from the time when the operation button 50 is operated to the start timing of the shortening prohibition period and the various effects accompanying the variation display are cut, and the variation time is shortened.

  Then, the updated process timer is restarted (S1851), and in accordance with display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., which are the contents of the process data corresponding to the restarted process timer. Then, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed (S1852), and the process proceeds to S1853a. By doing so, as the control state of the effect device such as the effect display device 9, the “left” and “right” effect symbols which are the control state of the start timing of the shortening prohibition period are decelerated and stopped. It will be controlled to the control state immediately before.

  In S1853a, the effect control CPU 101 specifies an effect in the shortened period that has not been executed due to the shortening, and starts notification display of the specified effect (see FIG. 34D) (S1853a). Specifically, the effects that were not executed are those that were not executed if the type of variation pattern corresponding to the process table being executed was pseudo-ream 1 normal reach, pseudo-ream 2 super reach, or pseudo-ream 3 super reach. If the type of variation pattern corresponding to the process table being executed is normal reach or super reach, “none” is specified as an effect that has not been executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the “pseudo train” is specified as an effect that has not been executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other than these “pseudo train”, for example, When the variation pattern of “slip” is set and the type of variation pattern corresponding to the process table being executed is the variation pattern of “slip”, “slip” is specified as an effect that was not executed. As described above, when the normal notice effect determination process is executed and the normal notice effect is executed in the pre-reach effect period, it is stored by being determined in the normal notice effect determining process. For example, the character notice is specified as an effect that has not been executed if the character notice is stored. For example, if the line notice is stored, it is not executed. Serif notice may be identified as the director of Tsu.

  For example, if the effect that has not been executed due to the shortening is the above-described character notice, a message including the type and name of these characters may be displayed instead of the message shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of these messages, for example, in the corner of the display area of the effect display device 9 or the like, a character notice or notice effect that is an effect that has not been executed due to the shortening is provided. You may make it display by reducing, equal magnification, or enlarging. That is, the notification display may be in any form as long as the player can recall the effect that was not executed due to the shortening.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control controls the No. of the active display storage buffer. If the pending notice pattern stored in the entry of 0 is any of 3, 6, 7, and 9, the display mode flag is updated according to the pending notice pattern, and the consumption is suspended according to the updated display mode flag. The mode of the consumption hold display displayed in the active display area 9F is changed (SS1853b). Then, the variation pattern shortened flag is set (S1853c), and the effect symbol variation processing is ended.

  Thus, when it is a case where the mode change of the consumption pending | holding display which should be performed is no longer performed by shortening of fluctuation | variation time, the control which changes the mode of a consumption pending | holding display to the mode according to a pending | holding notice pattern is performed. Thus, even if there is no timing at which the consumption hold display changes due to the shortening of these fluctuation times, the consumption hold display changes according to the shortening, so that the game entertainment is reduced by not changing the consumption hold display. Can be prevented.

  In S1854, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has expired (S1854). If the process timer has not timed out, the flow shifts to S1857. On the other hand, if the process timer has timed out, the process timer is started again by switching the process data, that is, by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (S1855). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, and the like set next (S1856), and S1857. Migrate to

  In S1857, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern shortened flag is set (S1857). If the variation pattern shortened flag is set, the process proceeds to S1861. If the variation pattern shortened flag is not set, the active display storage buffer No. It is determined whether or not the entry of 0, that is, the value of the hold notice pattern stored as the consumption hold storage during the variable display is any of 3, 6, 7, and 9 (S1858). When the value of the hold notice pattern stored as the consumption hold memory during the variable display is not any of 3, 6, 7, and 9 (S1858; N), the process proceeds to S1861 and the consumption hold memory during the variable display is displayed. If the stored pending notice pattern value is any one of 3, 6, 7, and 9, the process proceeds to S1859.

  In S1859, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the change timing of the pre-reach consumption hold display during the pre-reach fluctuation period (for example, 4 seconds after the start of fluctuation) is reached (S1859). Note that whether or not the time for changing the state of the consumption hold display before reach has come is confirmed by the value of the variable time timer, for example. If it is not the change timing of the consumption hold display before the reach, the process proceeds to S1861, and if it is the change timing of the consumption hold display before the reach, the effect control CPU 101 determines the No. of the active display storage buffer. The display mode flag is updated according to the hold notice pattern stored in the entry of 0, and the mode of the consumption hold display displayed in the consumption hold active display area is changed according to the updated display mode flag (S1860). , S1861 is entered. The production control CPU 101 starts control to display the character image 9a on the display screen of the production display device 9 immediately before the change timing of the consumption hold display before reach (for example, 2 seconds before). FIG. 25). The effect control CPU 101 performs display control such that the character image 9a moves when the character image 9a is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the No. of the active display storage buffer is determined at the pending display mode change timing before reach in the production symbol changing process. The display mode flag is updated according to the hold notice pattern stored in the entry of 0, and the mode of the consumption hold display displayed in the consumption hold active display area 9F is changed according to the updated display mode flag. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the process of changing the effect design, when the pending display mode change timing before reach is reached, the active display storage buffer No. Only the display mode flag is changed according to the hold notice pattern stored in the entry of 0, and the display mode flag in which the consumption hold display in the consumption hold active display area 9F is set in the consumption hold storage in the hold display update process You may change to the display mode according to.

  Also, the production control CPU 101 uses the pre-reach consumption even when the hold notice pattern is 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12 (the pattern of the consumption hold display does not change during the variable display). The control for displaying the character image 9a on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is started immediately before the change timing of the hold display mode (for example, 2 seconds before). The effect control CPU 101 performs display control such that the character image 9a moves when the character image 9a is displayed.

  Then, when the consumption hold display mode changes in the process of S1860, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the character image 9a from the display screen of the effect display device 9. However, when the mode of the consumption hold display is changed both before the reach and during the reach production (after the reach) (in the case of the hold notice pattern 9), when the mode of the consumption hold display is changed in the process of S1861 described later. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the character image 9 a from the display screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, when the control for displaying the character image 9a on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is started, the effect display is made when “Y” is obtained in S1861 to be described later, regardless of which reservation notice pattern is used. The character image 9a may be erased from the display screen of the device 9. When such control is performed, the character image 9a is continuously displayed after changing from “blue” to “yellow” before reach (when the hold notice pattern 3 or 9 is used). , It is possible to maintain the player's expectation to change to “red” during reach production.

  In S1861, the effect control CPU 101 determines the No. of the active display storage buffer. It is determined whether or not the entry of 0, that is, the value of the hold notice pattern stored as the consumption hold storage during the variable display is 2, 8, or 9 (S1861). If the value of the hold notice pattern stored as the consumption hold memory during the variable display is neither 2, 8, or 9, the process proceeds to S1864, and the hold notice pattern stored as the consumption hold memory during the variable display. When the value of is 8, 8, or 9, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the change timing of the consumption hold display mode during the reach effect is reached (for example, 13 seconds after the start of the change). Determination is made (S1862). Whether or not the reach consumption hold display mode change timing has come is confirmed by, for example, the value of a variable time timer.

  When it is not the change timing of the consumption hold display mode during reach production, the process proceeds to S1863, and when it is the change timing of the consumption hold display mode during reach production, the production control CPU 101 performs the production control CPU 101. No. of the active display storage buffer. The display mode flag is updated according to the hold notice pattern stored in the entry 0, and the consumption hold display mode displayed in the consumption hold active display area is changed according to the updated display mode flag (S1863). . Then, the process proceeds to S1864.

  In the present embodiment, the active display storage buffer No. is selected at the pending display mode change timing during the reach effect in the effect symbol changing process. The display mode flag is updated according to the hold notice pattern stored in the entry of 0, and the mode of the consumption hold display displayed in the consumption hold active display area 9F is changed according to the updated display mode flag. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the process of changing the effect design, when the hold display mode change timing during the reach effect is reached, the active display storage buffer No. Only the display mode flag is changed according to the hold notice pattern stored in the entry of 0, and the display mode flag in which the consumption hold display in the consumption hold active display area 9F is set in the consumption hold storage in the hold display update process You may change to the display mode according to.

  In S1864, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern shortened flag is set (S1864). If the variation pattern shortened flag is set, the process proceeds to S1875. If the variation pattern shortened flag is not set, the process proceeds to S1865.

  In S1865, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution of the normal notice effect is determined in S823 of the effect symbol variation start process (S1865). If execution of the normal notice effect is not determined, the process proceeds to S1869. If execution of the normal notice effect is determined, it is further determined whether or not the normal notice effect is being executed (S1866). . Whether or not it is during the execution period of the normal notice effect is confirmed by, for example, the value of the variable time timer. Further, the execution period of the normal notice effect is a pre-reach effect period.

  If it is not during the execution period of the normal notice effect, the process proceeds to S1868. If it is during the execution period of the normal notice effect, the normal notice effect is determined based on the data of the normal notice effect determined in the normal notice effect determining process. Execute (S1867). Then, the process proceeds to S1868.

  If there are a plurality of types of normal notice effects, the process of S1867 may be executed for the notice effects that are executed at a high rate when winning a big hit.

  In S1868, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the execution start timing of the normal notice effect (S1868). Whether or not it is the execution start timing of the normal notice effect is confirmed, for example, by the value of the variable time timer.

  If it is the execution start timing of the normal notice effect, the process proceeds to S1870. If it is not the execution start timing of the normal notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the start time of the super reach (S1869). Whether or not it is the start time of super reach is confirmed by, for example, the value of a variable time timer.

  When it is the start timing of super reach or when it is the execution start timing of the normal notice effect, a hold notice start restriction flag is set (S1870). Then, the process proceeds to S1871.

  If it is not the start time of super reach or after execution of S1870, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the normal notice effect is determined in S823 of the effect symbol variation start process (S1871). If the execution of the normal notice effect is not determined, the process proceeds to S1873, and if the execution of the normal notice effect is determined, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the normal notice effect (S1872). Whether or not it is the end timing of the normal notice effect is confirmed by, for example, the value of the variable time timer.

  When it is the end timing of the normal notice effect, the process proceeds to S1874, and when it is not the end time of the normal notice effect, the process proceeds to S1873.

  On the other hand, in S1875, the production control CPU 101 determines whether it is the start time of super reach (S1875). Whether or not it is the start time of super reach is confirmed by, for example, the value of a variable time timer.

  If it is not the start time of super reach, the process proceeds to S1873, and if it is the start time of super reach, the pending notice start restriction flag is set (S1876), and the process proceeds to S1873.

  In S1873, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the super reach end timing (S1873). Whether or not it is the super reach end timing is confirmed by, for example, the value of a variable time timer.

  If it is not the super reach end timing, the process proceeds to S18978. If it is the super reach end timing, the process proceeds to S1874. In S1874, the effect control CPU 101 resets the hold advance notice start restriction flag (S1874). Then, the process proceeds to S1878.

  In S1878, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set (S1878). When the symbol confirmation command reception flag is not set, the effect symbol variation processing is terminated, and when the symbol determination command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to S1879.

  In step S1879, the effect control CPU 101 ends the notification display of the effect that could not be executed because the variation time was shortened. Next, if the variation pattern shortened flag is set, the flag is reset (S1880), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S1881). As described above, in this embodiment, even if the sub-side variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stop the variation.For example, due to noise between substrates or the like. Even when a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time is received, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is finished).

  Next, a display example in the case where the variation time executed in the present embodiment is shortened will be described.

  FIG. 34 (A) is derived and displayed in a combination in which the effect symbols are out of place in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the display area of the effect display device 9. It is a figure which shows a state. In the state shown in FIG. 34 (A), a hold display of 4 is displayed in the first hold storage display area 18c and a hold display of 1 is displayed in the second hold storage display area 18d. That is, the state shown in FIG. 34 (A) is a state in which the effect symbols are derived and displayed in a combination indicating a loss, and the total number of reserved memories is five exceeding the total shortening determination value of four. .

  From the state shown in FIG. 34A, as shown in FIG. 34B, the hold display displayed in the second hold storage display area 18d is shifted (moved) into the consumption hold active display area 9F as the consumption hold display. Then, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the display area of the effect display device 9, variable display while accelerating the effect symbols is started (see FIG. 17). ). Then, after the acceleration of the effect symbols is finished and the variable symbols are displayed at a constant speed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, a predetermined period ( For example, when 1 second) elapses, the pre-reach fluctuation period is reached. In this pre-reach fluctuation period, the total number of stored discharges is four, which is the same as the total number of shortened judgment values. Therefore, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the fluctuation time can be shortened by pressing the operation button 50. Is displayed.

  When the player presses down the operation button 50 during the pre-reach fluctuation period, the fluctuation time is shortened. From the point in time when the operation button 50 is pressed down, “ The same effect symbols are displayed in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R, and the fluctuation time up to the point immediately before the reach effect is executed is cut. Next, after the variation time is shortened, the same effect symbols are displayed in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R in the display area of the effect display device 9, and the reach effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 34 (C), when the holding notice pattern in the consumption holding memory is the holding notice pattern 3, 6, 7, or 9 in which the consumption holding display mode changes at the timing before reach, the consumption holding is held. The display mode changes to a mode corresponding to the hold notice pattern.

  Further, while the reach effect is executed in the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. 34 (D), the notification display of the effect not executed due to the shortening is executed. Then, at the end timing of the variation display of the effect symbol, as shown in FIG. 34 (E), the notification display of the effect that was not executed due to the shortening is terminated, and the effect symbol is derived and displayed with a combination that indicates a big hit or loss. Is done.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, the start prize is given as an example of “before variable display is started”, but “before variable display is started” is before the variable display based on the start prize is started. If there is, it is not limited to the start winning prize. For example, when the variable display is started based on the start winning that occurs before the start winning, or when the hold display is shifted in the first hold storage display area 18c or the second hold storage display area 18d. May be.

In the above-described embodiment, “the ratios are different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 40%: 60%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In addition, the rate of shifting to the probability change state and the number of time reductions may be varied according to the timing of the change in the mode of holding display.

  In the above embodiment, the first hold storage display area 18c, the second hold storage display area 18d, and the consumption hold active display area 9F are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The display area 18c and the second hold storage display area 18d may be realized by a display device different from the consumption hold active display area 9F. For example, the consumption hold active display area 9F is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, while the first hold storage display area 18c and the second hold storage display area 18d are other display devices (for example, for each hold display). (A set of LEDs). In addition, although the first hold storage display area 18c and the second hold storage display area 18d are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the consumption hold active display area 9F may be realized by another display device.

  Further, the consumption pending active display area 9F may be selectable from a plurality of types. In that case, according to the mode of the consumption hold active display area 9 </ b> F, the ratio of whether the hold display mode changes before the variable display starts or changes during the variable display may be varied.

  In the above embodiment, three types of hold display modes ("blue", "yellow", "red") are used. However, the hold display modes may be two types or more than four types. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the difference in color of the hold display is exemplified by the difference in color (“blue”, “yellow”, “red”). However, the example of the hold display is limited to the color. Absent. For example, the difference in the mode of the hold display may be realized by the difference in the shape of the hold display (“◇”, “Δ”, etc.), the size of the hold display, the characters displayed in the hold display, and the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the display of the first special symbol is started based on the game ball having started and won at the first start winning opening 13, and the game ball has started and won at the second start winning opening 14. Based on this, the variation display of the second special symbol is started, however, regardless of whether or not the game ball has started winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, Based on the above, it is also possible to start the variable display of one special symbol.

  Further, in the above embodiment, any one of the pending notice patterns 3, 6, 7, and 9 for changing the manner of the consumption pending display at the timing during the pre-reach fluctuation period in which the pending notice pattern of the consumption pending display is before reach. In some cases, when the mode change of the consumption hold display to be executed is not executed due to the shortening of the fluctuation time, the control for changing the mode of the consumption hold display to the mode according to the hold notice pattern is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 35 as a modified example, the change timing of the consumption hold display mode before reach in the hold notice patterns 3, 6, 7 and 9 is before reach. If it is before the fluctuation period, after changing the mode of the consumption hold display to a mode according to the hold notice pattern, the player presses the operation button 50 in the fluctuation period before reach. By lower operating, it may be shortened time varying. In addition, when shortening the fluctuation time after the consumption hold display mode changes in this way, the consumption hold display mode after the change of the change time does not change.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 2). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer 100 for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In addition, the structure described in the above embodiment is not limited to pachinko gaming machines and can be applied to various types of gaming machines. For example, the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments may be applied to a sealed circulation pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in an enclosed area (for example, in a pachinko machine), and the game area provided in the pachinko machine In order to fire game balls through the game area, collect the game balls via the collection unit (for example, each winning opening, out port, foul ball return opening), and fire the collected game balls again into the game area In the enclosed area. In addition, in such a sealed circulation pachinko machine, when there is a prize at each prize opening, points corresponding to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the prize balls. Processing is performed.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When a symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to a stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the high base state (time-short state), the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach deviation is easily determined, so that the variation time is shortened, but the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, the determination rate of the shortened variation pattern having a variation time shorter than the normal non-reach deviation is not increased to shorten the variation time, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the number of one reserved memory becomes a predetermined number or more, when the second number of reserved memories becomes a predetermined number or more, or when the total number of reserved memories becomes a specified number or more, it is determined as a shortened variation pattern By increasing the ratio, when the number of reserved memories increases, the variation time may be shortened, and the number of reserved memories digested per unit time may be increased. In this way, when the number of pending storage increases, by increasing the determination rate of the shortened variation pattern with a short variation time, when the determination rate of the variation pattern such as other normal reach changes, in the winning determination process Based on a common judgment value that does not change the variation pattern even if the number of pending storage changes, based on the variation pattern category (non-reach, normal reach, super reach, etc.) What is necessary is just to determine the production pattern of production.

  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 gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is played. The number of game balls used for a game is added while the number of loaned balls encapsulated inside the machine and lent out in response to a player's loan request and the number of prize balls awarded in response to a prize is added. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are subtracted and stored.

  In the present embodiment, an example of transmitting one variation pattern designation command when starting variation in order to notify the variation control pattern 101 indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach production to the effect control CPU 101. However, the change pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 101 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 56 uses the first command, for example, the presence or absence of pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called second if not reach). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control 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 mode in which the shortenable period is set in the pre-reach production period before the reach state is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and after reaching the reach state You may make it shorten a reach production period by setting a shortenable period in the reach production period performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the variation time can be shortened regardless of whether or not the execution of the pre-reading effect (hold notice) is determined and whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The period in which the pre-reading effect execution is determined and the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set, and the consumption hold display is in a mode of “yellow” or “red”. In the displayed period, the fluctuation time may not be shortened. In particular, as a look-ahead effect, when performing a countdown display until the target fluctuation display, the countdown display may appear unnatural if shortened. Shortening may be disabled.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the variation time during the variable display can be shortened by operating the operation button 50 during the variable display is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, for example, when the determination result at the time of winning the hold memory corresponds to the reach fluctuation pattern, the hold display corresponding to the hold memory can be shortened before the change display by the hold memory is disclosed. When the variable display based on the reserved storage is started before the variable display is started, for example, when the start winning prize is received and the shortening is received, You may make it shorten the fluctuation display based on this holding storage.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the variation time can be shortened regardless of whether the reach variation pattern is a big hit variation pattern or a loss variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the player performs a button operation after starting the display for shortening operation, if the loss variation pattern, the variation time is shortened, and if the big hit variation pattern, the variation time is not shortened. You may do it.

  Further, in the above embodiment, even if the pre-reach effect is shortened or not shortened by the player's operation, the same reach effect is executed thereafter. Is not limited to this, and the reach effect executed when not shortened and the reach effect executed when shortened may be different reach effects.

  Further, in the above embodiment, even in the variable display corresponding to the hold display targeted for the pre-reading effect (hold notice), the change time can be shortened if conditions such as the reach change pattern and the total hold memory number are satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to make it impossible to shorten the variation time for the variable display corresponding to the hold display that is the target of the pre-reading effect. .

  In the above embodiment, if the operation button 50 is operated within the shortenable period when conditions such as the reach variation pattern and the total number of reserved storage are satisfied, the variation time is determined with a probability of 100%. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the operation button 50 is operated, a lottery or the like is executed, and the operation button 50 is operated even if the operation button 50 is operated. The reduction of the variation time may not be determined by the ratio.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the variation time is shortened when the player operates the operation button 50 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, The opportunity to shorten the variation time is not limited to the case where the player operates the operation button 50, for example, when a start winning is entered during the variation display, or when the number of reserved memories exceeds a predetermined number. It may be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the player operates the operation button 50, the variation time is reduced. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation is not limited to this. When operating means other than the button 50, for example, other buttons such as a trigger button are operated, the variation time may be shortened, or the detecting means such as an infrared proximity sensor or touch sensor may be used as a game. When a predetermined operation of the person is detected, the variation time may be shortened. Furthermore, when these operation means (detection means) detect a player's operation (motion), not only the reduction of the change time is executed, but also a predetermined effect is executed in addition to the reduction of the change time. It may be a thing.

  In the above embodiment, as a pre-reach effect that is executed before reaching the reach state, a pseudo-continuous effect in which the temporary stop and re-variation of the effect symbol is executed is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as these pre-reach effects, an effect of continuously executing a plurality of notices (continuous notice effect) is executed without temporary stopping and re-variation of the effect symbols. In this case, the period from when the continuous notice effect is executed until the effect symbol reaches the reach state may be shortened.

  Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which a pseudo-run effect is executed before reaching the reach state is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-run effect or the above-described continuous The notice effect may be executed in the reach effect period after reaching the reach state, and in the case where the pseudo-ream or continuous notice effect is executed in the reach effect period after reaching the reach state. In such a reach production period, a period for executing a pseudo-continuous production, a continuous notice production, or the like may be set as a target period for reduction.

  In addition, for those that perform pseudo-continuous effects, continuous notice effects, etc. during these reach production periods, the production symbols may reach reach multiple times, so the period before reaching the reach state that can be shortened May be a period until the effect symbol is finally reached in one variation display.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the change time is shortened by operating the operation button 50 in the shortenable period, the hold notice pattern of the consumption hold display changes the display mode at the timing before reach. If it is any one of the notice patterns 3, 6, 7, and 9, the display mode of the consumption hold display is changed to the display form corresponding to the hold notice pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this, In the case where the operation time 50 is not operated during the shortenable period and the variation time is not shortened, the display mode of the consumption suspension display is determined according to the suspension notice pattern at the determined change timing (timing before reach). It may be changed.

1 Pachinko machine 9 Effect display device 18c First reserved memory display area 18d Second reserved memory display area 50 Operation button 56 CPU
101 CPU for effect control

Claims (1)

After the game medium passes through the start area, the identification information is variably displayed based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the identification that is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. A gaming machine that controls the gaming state,
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data for determining whether or not the display result of variable display is the specific display result when the game medium passes through the start area;
Stores the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means as a pending storage for a variable display of identification information in which a game medium has passed the start area but the start condition is not satisfied, up to a predetermined upper limit number Holding storage means to
Hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the number of the hold memories on the display unit;
Variable display-compatible hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display as a variable display-compatible hold display in a predetermined area when variable display of identification information is started;
During execution of the variable display, a variable for changing the mode of the variable display corresponding hold display displayed in the predetermined area to a specific mode according to whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. A display-supported hold display changing means;
Variable display time determining means for determining a variable display time from the start of variable display of identification information until the display result of variable display is derived and displayed;
A variable display shortening determination means for determining whether or not to shorten the variable display time based on the establishment of the shortening condition in a predetermined period in which the identification information is variably displayed;
The variable display time for changing the variable display time during the variable display to the shortened variable display time based on the fact that the variable display shortening determination means determines that the variable information is shortened after starting the variable display of the identification information Shortening means,
With
The variable-display-pending display changing unit varies a ratio of changing to the specific mode at any timing among a plurality of timings depending on whether the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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