JP2015173721A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing a player from overseeing a specific performance.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: performance display means for performing a performance display; specific display means for causing the performance display means to display a specific display corresponding to the variable display of identification information; specific performance execution means for executing a specific performance to vary the display mode of the specific display; and notification performance execution means for executing a notification performance corresponding to said specific performance by using notification means disposed at a position different from that of the performance display means. The specific performance executing means can execute a specific performance for changing the specific display from an ordinary mode to a specific mode or a special mode, and a specific performance to change the specific display from a special mode to a special mode. The notification performance executing means does not execute the notification performance when the display means is caused to execute said specific display of the special mode.

Description

  The present invention performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information. It relates to gaming machines.

  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. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, which is advantageous for the player when the display result of variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a game value. Specifically, the specific game state has a right to be in an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a game medium (a big hit game state), for example, a state of a special variable prize-winning device, or a state advantageous for a player. This is a state to which game values such as a state, a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established, and the like are given.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1 displays a specific display (for example, a hold icon or a variable icon) corresponding to a variable display of identification information (for example, a special figure variable game), and a display of the specific display. It describes that a specific effect (for example, a notice effect) that changes the aspect is performed.

  Further, in Patent Document 2, variable display for which a start condition has not yet been established even though a game ball has passed through the start area is stored as hold storage and displayed as hold display, and is specified in a predetermined case. When the player performs a predetermined operation while the effect is being performed, the display mode of the specific hold display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode. It is described that the production is performed.

JP 2013-208221 A JP 2004-357878 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a specific effect (for example, a notice effect) for changing the display mode of a specific display (for example, a hold icon or a change icon) is an effect display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208). ), The player may not notice that the specific effect is being executed and may miss it.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from overlooking a specific effect.

  (1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, a production symbol, etc.) that can identify each of them. In the display means (for example, the effect display device 9) and the specific display corresponding to the variable display of the identification information (for example, the active hold display displayed on the active hold display unit 18e or the combined hold storage display unit 18c) Specific display means for causing the display means to execute (holding storage display to be displayed) (for example, a portion where the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S653, S656, S659, and S662), and specification regarding the display mode of the specific display Specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs an effect (for example, an effect of changing the display mode) in step S1. 13 and a portion for executing S8106), and when executing the specific effect, using the notification means (for example, the notification LED 19) provided at a position different from the display means (for example, the vicinity of the array nail 22). A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect corresponding to the specific effect (for example, a display change notification effect) (for example, a portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8201 to S8207), The display mode is a normal mode (“◯” in this example: see FIG. 43 (A)) and a special mode (in this example, “◯” in FIG. 43A), and six lines are drawn outside of the normal mode. 44: (B)) and a special mode different from the normal mode and the special mode (in this example, “X” is included in “O”, or two “X” s are included in “O”). Included: FIG. 42 (B1) ( 2), and the specific effect execution means changes the specific display from the normal mode to the special mode or the special mode (for example, the program controlling microcomputer 100 performs the pre-reading effect in step S67107). Is determined to be executed in the first pre-reading effect pattern and step S67112 is executed), and a specific effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 changes the specific display from the special mode to the special mode) in step S67107. The pre-reading effect is determined to be executed in the second pre-reading effect pattern, and step S67112 is executed), and the notification effect executing means causes the display means to execute the specific display of the special mode. Sometimes, the notification effect is not executed (for example, the effect control my When b computer 100 is determined to include a special manner to hold stored at step S8201).

  With such a configuration, the discomfort of the notification effect corresponding to the special mode can be reduced while preventing the player from overlooking the specific effect.

  (2) In (1), when the specific display means causes the display means to execute a plurality of the specific displays (for example, a plurality of hold storage display due to a display mode change effect). When the display mode changes), the notification effect corresponding to the specific effect of the specific display executed first (the hold storage in which the variable display is performed first) is executed (the display change notification effect is executed). ).

With such a configuration, it is possible to play a game without being confused by the player.
(3) In (1), when the specific display unit causes the display unit to execute a plurality of the specific displays (for example, a plurality of hold storage display by a display mode change effect). When the display mode changes), the notification corresponding to the specific effect of the specific display (pending storage display changed to a display mode with a higher expectation) with a high ratio that the display result of variable display becomes the specific display result An effect is executed (display change notification effect is executed).

With such a configuration, it is possible to play a game without being confused by the player.
(4) In (2), when the notification effect executing means has at least two specific indications for executing the specific effect (for example, reserved storage in which the final mode is the first special mode or the second equal mode) Is not executed until the specific display is completed (for example, stored first) in the case where there are at least two combined pending storage display units 18c). The notification LED 19 is controlled so as not to be executed until the display change notification effect corresponding to the effect of the change in the display mode of the held storage is completed).

With such a configuration, the occurrence frequency of the display change notification effect can be increased.
(5) In (4), when the display mode of the specific display changes from the special mode to the special mode (for example, the previously stored display mode of the stored storage is special. In the case of changing from the aspect to the first special aspect or the second separate aspect), the notification effect corresponding to the specific effect of the later specific display is not executed until the previous specific display ends (for example, the previous The LED 19 for notification is controlled so as not to execute the display change notification effect of the stored memory stored later until the display change notification effect of the reserved memory is completed).

With such a configuration, the occurrence frequency of the display change notification effect can be increased.
(6) In any one of (1) to (5), the notification effect executing means is an effect other than executing the notification effect corresponding to the specific effect (for example, a super reach effect during variable display) Etc.) can be executed by the notification means (for example, the frame LED 28, the decoration LED, etc.), and the other effects are executed with priority over the notification effects.

  With such a configuration, the display change notification effect can be executed without interfering with other effects.

  (7) In any one of (1) to (6), the specific effect execution means changes the specific display into the special mode (for example, an arrow as shown in FIG. 43 is put on hold display). After the end of the suggestion effect to change the display mode by hitting, the special effect corresponding to the special mode is executed (for example, a specific color corresponding to the first special mode or the second equal mode is turned on by the notification LED 19) To control).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to clearly notify the player of the display mode of the specific display after the display change due to the specific effect.

  (8) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, an effect symbol, etc.) that can identify each of them. Effect display means (for example, effect display device 9) and a specific display corresponding to variable display of identification information (for example, active hold display displayed on the active hold display unit 18e or display on the combined hold storage display unit 18c) Specific display means (for example, the part in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S653, S656, S659, and S662) that causes the effect display means to display the reserved storage display) and the specification that changes the display mode of the specific display Specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs an effect (for example, display change effect) in step S1813, 8106) and the specific effect using the notification means (for example, the notification LED 19) provided at a position different from the effect display means (for example, in the vicinity of the array nail 22) when executing the specific effect. Is provided with notification effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8201 to S8207) for executing a notification effect (for example, a display change notification effect).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking a specific effect.

  (9) In (8), the notification effect executing means executes the notification effect corresponding to the display mode of the specific display changed by the specific effect after the specific effect is ended (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs step). (The portion for executing S8204 to S8205).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to more clearly notify the player of the display mode of the specific display that has changed due to the specific effect.

  (10) In (8) or (9), the specific effect execution means changes the display mode of the specific display as a result of the effect (for example, the final display mode is “first special mode” or “first Display mode change effect determined as “2 special mode” and a second specific effect (for example, a new hold display is determined to be displayed in “normal mode”) as a result of the effect. The notification effect executing means ends the execution of the notification effect when the second specific effect ends (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8204, S8205, and S8207). Portion).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player more clearly whether or not the display mode of the specific display has changed as a result of the specific effect.

  (11) In any one of (8) to (10), when a specific effect is executed, a predetermined effect (for example, a full-screen effect etc. is blocked) that reduces the visibility of the display area of the specific effect in the effect display means. A predetermined effect executing means (for example, the part in which the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S1813 and S8106) for executing the effect), and the notification effect executing means displays the specific display by the specific effect during the execution of the predetermined effect. When the mode changes, the change of the display mode of the specific display due to the specific effect is notified (for example, the part in which the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8201 to S8207, see FIG. 48). Also good.

  According to such a configuration, the predetermined effect can be executed in preference to the specific effect, and the specific display can be performed even when the display mode of the specific display changes due to the specific effect when the predetermined effect is being executed. The player can be notified of a change in the display mode of the specific display due to the performance.

  (12) In any one of (8) to (11), the specific effect execution means until the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed (for example, the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display is started). Or until the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage display is derived and displayed) until the hold storage display is displayed, the specific effect that changes the display mode of the specific display can be executed a plurality of times. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 may execute steps S1813 and S8106. See FIG. 49).

  According to such a configuration, since the display mode of the specific display changes a plurality of times before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed, the interest of the specific effect can be improved.

  (13) In any one of (8) to (12), the specific effect executing means is one of a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, the first effect mode “arrow effect” and the second effect mode “character effect”). When a specific effect is newly executed after executing one specific effect among a plurality of types of specific effects, any one of the specific effects is performed at a different rate from when the one specific effect is executed. An effect may be executed (for example, the part in which the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S1813 and S8106; see FIG. 49).

  According to such a configuration, since the possibility that the same specific effect continuously occurs is reduced, it is possible to improve the interest of the specific effect.

  (14) In any one of (8) to (13), after the game medium enters the starting area (for example, the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14), the variable display start condition (for example, the first starting port) The variable display of the identification information is performed based on the fact that neither the variable display of the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is executed and the game is not the big hit gaming state. When a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the game machine, the gaming machine controls the game machine to a specific gaming state (for example, the jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. Hold storage means (for example, a first hold storage buffer, a second hold, etc.) that stores information relating to variable display of identification information that has passed but has not yet been established as a hold storage The specific display means includes a first specific display (for example, an active hold display displayed on the active hold display unit 18e) corresponding to the variable display of the identification information being executed, and a first display corresponding to the hold storage. 2 specific display (for example, the hold storage display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c) is displayed on the effect display means, and the specific effect executing means changes the display mode of the first specific display or the second specific display. The effect may be executed as a specific effect (for example, the part in which the effect control microcomputer 100 executes S1813 and S8106; see FIG. 49).

  According to such a configuration, attention is paid not only to the specific effect related to the first specific display corresponding to the variable display of the identification information being executed, but also to the specific effect that changes the display mode of the second specific display corresponding to the hold storage. And can improve the interest of the specific performance.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows 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 the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a prefetch effect execution determination table and a final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect change timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a suggestion effect mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows a display change alerting | reporting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the alerting | reporting timing by a display change alerting | reporting effect. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on a 1st prefetch effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on a 2nd prefetch effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on a 2nd prefetch effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation of the display mode change (production based on the 1st prefetching production pattern) and display change alerting production which added the active hold display to object. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation of the display mode change (production based on a 2nd prefetching production pattern) and display change alerting production which added the active hold display to object. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect of a display mode change, a full screen effect, and a display change alerting | reporting effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows another modification of the production | presentation of a display mode change.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched 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.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling and soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game and battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game and battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are diversifying effects such as effects being performed and effects such that the movable object shields all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If it is controllable, the display color may be different according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game, and the number of rounds per jackpot is the same as in this embodiment. However, for example, the opening time of the grand prize opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big winnings per round and the big winning prize opening per round cannot be expected substantially. If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big winning opening, whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on the number of times, and for example, the number of opening of the big winning opening per round is different, so that it is possible to expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening. Even when there is a big hit that cannot be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red.The display color varies depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit (promoted probable big hit)) In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball is expected to win a big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit), and the number of rounds may be different. If it is possible to control multiple types of jackpots, the display color may be varied depending on the number of rounds that are continued in the jackpot game. Even if the number of rounds is the same, for example, the big winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big winning that the gaming ball cannot be expected to enter the big winning opening is not possible. If there is a long hit time (for example, 30 seconds) and a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big prize opening, the game ball won in the big prize opening. The display color may be different depending on whether or not the player can expect a game ball, and for example, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening per round is different, so that the game ball can be substantially awarded to the big prize opening. Even when there is an expected big hit and an unexpected big hit, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to be.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 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. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also 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.

  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.

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

  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).

  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 apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  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.

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

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

  Further, in this embodiment, the summed hold storage display unit 18c performs the hold storage display for the hold storage that has not yet been changed, and after the start of the change display for the hold storage until the end. The effect display for the hold storage is continuously displayed on the active hold display unit 18e. Hereinafter, the effect display in the active hold display unit 18e is referred to as “active hold display”. Also, the effect display image in “active hold display” may be referred to as “active hold image”. Note that the active hold display uses the expression “hold”. Strictly speaking, it is not the hold storage stored before the start of the change or the hold display for the hold storage, but the hold display is the same after the start of the change. In an aspect, it is displayed as an effect display in a region different from the display region of the hold display.

  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.

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

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  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. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 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.

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

  In 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 addition, an array nail 22 is provided at a position where the game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through the hitting rail (so-called “bumping” position). The game balls launched from the hitting ball launching device are easily guided to the vicinity of the gate 32, the first start winning opening 13, and the second starting winning opening 14 by colliding with or contacting the arrangement nail 22. In addition, a notification LED 19 is provided on the right side of the array nail 22. The notification LED 19 is used to notify that an effect of changing the display mode, which will be described later, is being executed, and the execution result. The notification LED 19 is not limited to an LED, and may be realized using a light emitter such as a lamp.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and effects). The display device 9 shifts to a high base state that is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition on the display device 9 is easily established (in this embodiment, shifts to a time-short state). In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

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

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

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

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

  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 (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  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 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

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

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. The numerical data obtained in this way 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.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. 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 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 and the notification LED 19 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and via the audio output board 70. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

  The effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 provided in the stick controller 122, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120, as will be described later. However, the illustration is omitted in FIG.

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

  The effect control board 80 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 (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. 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 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 107. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to light emitters such as the frame LED 28 and the notification LED 19 based on a signal for driving the LED.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (usually big hit, probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, small hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 10). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

  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 step S44, measurement of the saved variation time timer value is resumed, and the variation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the changed 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 the power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs at the time of the power failure. 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 (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

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

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

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 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 4 ms.

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by 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 steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

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

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

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

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes 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: step S28).

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

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

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

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

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

Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.
With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the 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 the reach state. 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 or 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, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) In some cases, the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed without being reached).

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows. (1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (ordinary jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination) (2) Random 2 (MR2): variation pattern (variation time) Determine (for variation pattern determination) (3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determination per normal symbol) (4) Random 4 (MR4): Initial of random 3 A value is determined (for determining a random 3 initial value).

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination 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. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7A is a jackpot determination value.

  7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 7B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) is set in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Also, the numerical values described in FIGS. 7B and 7C are small hit determination values.

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probability change state, a small hit will be generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not the probability change will occur, even though the current game state is the probability change state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and the excessive effect is not given to the probability variation. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 7D and 7E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 7D determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol variation display is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 7E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine that the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, in the jackpot type determination table 131a, five determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” (40 minutes). Is determined to be a sudden probability change big hit at a rate of 5), whereas in the big hit type determination table 131b, one determination value is assigned to "sudden probability change big hit" (a ratio of 1/40) Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 10-round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 7-round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. However, the number is not limited to three, for example, four or more types. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the short-time state only after the big hit gaming state ends (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is ended (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even if the variable display is not finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the game is changed to the probable change state and the short time state is also entered. (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability change state and also to the short time state. Step S169, which will be described later). (See S170). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  It should be noted that the mode of sudden probability change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as the normal big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and only the opening time of the big prize opening may be made extremely short as 0.1 seconds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, and the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when it is configured so that all the big hit types are probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when all big hit types are probabilistic big hits, if you make a small hit, it will only shift to the probable change state (high probability state) and suddenly probable big hits without the short time state (high base state). (It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same in the case of the sudden probability big hit and the small win).

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

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 8, 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 accompany the reach state, “Non-reach out” is provided. 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” in which the deviation symbol is derived and displayed after the normal reach production is performed, After the normal reach effect is performed, the super reach effect is executed, and after that, “super detachment” in which a shift symbol is derived and displayed is prepared. Among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 8, “shortened non-reach miss” is a variation pattern for shortening that has a shorter variation time than “non-reach miss” provided corresponding to “non-reach miss”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable symbol display result of special symbols becomes a big hit (excluding a sudden probability change big hit), the big hit symbol is displayed after the normal reach effect is performed. There are prepared “per normal” that is derived and displayed, and “super per” that the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect is performed and then the big hit symbol is derived and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, a special hit is prepared as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol suddenly becomes a big hit or a small hit. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the variation pattern shown in FIG. 8 and may include, for example, a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuous effect that re-variates after the effect symbol is temporarily stopped.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The variation pattern determination table is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for random pattern determination (random 2) according to the type of jackpot or gaming state. is there. Specifically, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, the “big hit (excluding suddenly probable big hit)” column of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 is referred. When the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit”, the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” column of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 is referred to. Further, when the gaming state is the normal state and the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “missing”, the “missing” column of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 is referred to. Further, when the gaming state is the short time state and the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “out of”, the “out of (short time)” column of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 is referred to.

  When determining the variation pattern, a random number (random 2) for variation pattern determination is extracted, and in the column of the variation pattern determination table referred to, a determination value that matches the extracted random 2 (1 to 997) value is obtained. Determine the assigned variation pattern. In the variation pattern judgment table, each variation pattern is displayed for each variable display result (“big hit (excluding sudden probability change big hit)”, “sudden probability change big hit / small hit”, “out” or “out (short time)”). In the example shown in FIG. 9, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the description. For example, in the “missing” column of FIG. 9, 70% of the determination values corresponding to the random 2 values (1 to 997) are assigned to the variation pattern “non-reach”. In other words, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the values shown for each variation pattern in each column of the variation pattern determination table are variable display results of “out of”, “out of phase (short time)”, “big hit (excluding sudden probability change big hit). ) "Or" suddenly probable big hit / small hit ", the ratio determined by the fluctuation pattern is shown.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the normal state (“out” column in FIG. 9), a plurality of types are displayed. Among the variation patterns, the determination value is assigned such that the ratio determined as “non-reach” is the highest and the ratio determined as “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 (short time)” column in FIG. 9), unlike the “out” column, 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 the determination value in this way, the variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected in the time-short state.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (“normal deviation” or “per normal”) is more variable than the fluctuation pattern with super reach (“super deviation” or “per supermarket”). It is easy to select when is “out of”. On the contrary, the fluctuation pattern with super reach ("super out of" or "per super") is more variable than the fluctuation pattern with normal reach ("out of normal" or "per normal"). It is easy to be selected when "except for big hits". 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. Hereinafter, a variation pattern with a high expectation in which the variable display result is a big hit is also expressed as a variation pattern with a high expectation.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of reach (for example, when the super reach is involved, the variation time is fixed at 25 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same super reach, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Further, for example, even when the same super reach is used, 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 performing the variable display of symbols, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved storage number. In this case, a separate variation pattern determination table is 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 number 3, 4), and a variation pattern 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 gaming state is the normal state and when the gaming state is the short-time state (the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 is the short-time state). In some cases, the determination value is set so that the ratio of selecting “shortened non-reach out” that has a shorter variation time than other variation patterns is selected), but not limited to this, the normal state (or Even 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 may be 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 having 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, a separate variation pattern determination table is 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 number 3, 4), and a variation pattern 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, 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. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (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 described later, 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 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (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 fourth 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 fourth 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 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see FIG. 15), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern is to be used when starting a winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a winning determination result specifying command. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, a value is set in the EXT data in accordance with which variation pattern is determined at the time of starting winning and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “out of shortened non-reach” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a winning with “01 (H)” set in the EXT data is set. A time determination result designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “special hit” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a winning with “07 (H)” set in the EXT data is set. A time determination result designation command is transmitted.

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

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used for “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, and the small hit for “suddenly promiscuous big hit” or “small hit”. / Sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. 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. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after the big winning opening is designated to designate round 1, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is ended. Is sent after the special winning opening opening command (A20A (H)) for designating round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “normal jackpot” or the “probability big hit”. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

  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. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, as the hold memory information, an effect control command (first hold memory number addition designation indicating that the hold memory number has increased or decreased for the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number, respectively). Command, second reserved memory number addition designation command) is transmitted, but the form of the reserved memory information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the following types of reserved memory Information may be transmitted.

  (1) Only one command is transmitted as the reserved storage information, and in the one command, which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased is specified, and the increased number of reserved memories is increased (The first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

  (2) Only one command is transmitted as the hold storage information, and in the one command, which of the first hold storage and the second hold storage is increased is specified, and the total number of the hold storage is set to the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

  (3) Designate which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is won as the hold storage information (whether the first hold storage or the second hold storage has increased). In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data for transmission.

  (4) Designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has won the start-up (which of the first hold storage and the second hold storage has increased) is specified as the hold storage information. In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The increased reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 10, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

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

  In this embodiment, the 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.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or if the game ball is inserted into the second start winning opening 14. If the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that a winning has been made, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Are executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (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. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step 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 step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). 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 (see FIG. 23), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. Further, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the command for opening the special prize opening is specified, a different command for opening the special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

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

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

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. In addition, when all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1214). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S1215).

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 14B) ( Step S1216). In the process of step S1216, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number and a big hit type determination random number (random 1 and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3)) that are software random numbers are extracted and stored. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start opening switch passage process (at the time of start winning), but the fluctuation of the first special symbol is stored. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may obtain a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later. May be directly extracted.

  FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 14B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation. A random number for pattern determination (random 3) is stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in an on state (step S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1224), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 14B) ( Step S1227). In the process of step S1227, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) and variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted, Stored in the save area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217 and S1218. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the winning time presentation process, it is confirmed in advance which variation pattern is to be obtained. By doing so, the variation pattern is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and, as will be described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a big hit or super A pre-reading effect is announced in advance of reaching a reach.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 determines whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set. Confirmation (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are matched (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays will be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in step S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If there is a probable big hit before, the normal state has changed to the probable state.). For this reason, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 and FIG. ) And (C) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect process (see step S1217) in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 13), the CPU 56 does FIG. It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. In addition, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when a winning effect process (see step S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 13), FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown.

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

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

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

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227. Is determined (step S227). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect process (see step S1217) in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 13), the CPU 56 does FIG. Using the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a shown in (D), it is determined whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, or “sudden probability variation jackpot”. Also, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing (see step S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 13), FIG. It is determined whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “sudden probability big hit” using the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b shown.

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined variation pattern as a winning determination result designation command (step S230). Specifically, the CPU 56 wins a value from “01 (H)” to “07 (H)” as shown in FIG. 11 according to which variation pattern is determined in step S229. Processing to set the EXT data of the hour determination result designation command is performed.

  For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when a winning effect process (see step S1217) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 13), “non-reach” is performed at step S229. When it is determined that the variation pattern is “out of”, a process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. If it is determined in step S229 that the variation pattern type is “per supermarket”, “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Perform the setting process.

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

  16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 14A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is performed for one special symbol or the special symbol process is performed for the second special symbol (step S54). When the first data set in the hold specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S53). ).

  In this embodiment, the process of steps S52 to S54 is executed, so that the first special symbol changes according to the start winning order in which the game balls win the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Display or variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case where it is displayed is shown, you may comprise so that a variable display of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be performed preferentially. For example, when priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, whether or not the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory number buffer is 1 or more is checked in step S52. If it is 0, the process proceeds to step S53.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining to be a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probable change state (normal state or short time state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the value on the right side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 7B and 7C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. Further, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. 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 (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (variation pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and determines the state of the big hit flag, the stored big hit type, small The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table (FIG. 9) according to the state of the winning flag and the gaming state (step S98).

  Specifically, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set. When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 changes when the big hit type stored in step S74 is not suddenly probable big hit (that is, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”). Reference is made to the “big hit (excluding sudden probability change big hit)” column of the pattern judgment table, and when the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” column of the variation pattern judgment table is referred to.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set. When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 refers to the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” column of the variation pattern determination table.

  When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 refers to the “displaced (short time)” column of the variation pattern determination table when it is in the short time state, and when it is not in the short time state (ie, In the normal state), the “out” column of the variation pattern determination table is referred to.

  Note that whether or not the time-short state is present can be confirmed by the state of the time-short flag indicating the time-short state. The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the time reduction state (including the time of transition to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, a special symbol when it is determined that the number of times has been shortened, or a new big hit The display is reset at the timing when the change display is finished and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S99). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S101). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S102).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 6 designation) (see FIG. 10) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . When neither “normal big hit” nor “probability big hit” (that is, “sudden probability big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

  Next, if the reserved memory number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. If a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S1125). When the variable time timer times out (step S1126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and a control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot”, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) Based on the determination.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, “15 times in case of“ normal big hit ”or“ probable big hit ”or 2 times in case of“ suddenly promising big hit ”) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S135). . The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, and 29 seconds is set as the round time in the case of “normal big hit” or “probability big hit”. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the hourly number counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the timeless state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by −1 (step S138). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per time of the big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds which is the same as the round time for the sudden probability change big hit is set as the opening time for one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if it is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if it is “sudden probable big hit”, small hit / sudden probability big hit An end designation command (command A 302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot flag is reset at the timing of step S161 before the operation of the jackpot end display timer in the jackpot end process is shown. However, the timing for resetting the jackpot flag is the same as that of the present embodiment. It is not limited to what is shown in. For example, the jackpot flag may be reset after it is determined as Y in step S131 in the special symbol stop process, or after the jackpot end display timer times out in the jackpot end process and it is determined as Y in step S165, the process proceeds to step S171. The big hit flag may be reset before processing.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit that ends this time is a normal big hit (step S166). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts to a time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  If it is not a normal big hit (that is, if the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169) and sets the time reduction flag to shift to the time reduction state. (Step S170).

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the transition is made to both the probability variation state and the short-time state regardless of whether the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability variation big hit. Whether or not to shift to the short time state may be varied depending on the game state before the sudden probability change. For example, if it is a normal state (low base state) suddenly before a big probability change, just make a transition to a probability change state and not a short time state (ie, make a transition to a high probability / low base state), If the state is a short time state (high base state) before a sudden large probability change hit, the state may be shifted to both the probability change state and the short time state (ie, high probability / high base state). By doing so, since there is no change in the opening frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 before and after the sudden probability change big hit, it can be difficult to recognize whether it was sudden probability change big hit or small hit.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, 1 is added to the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol process is shifted to the special symbol stop process), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal process. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, the display result designation command transmission process also varies in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

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

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 10) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  26 to 28 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S706). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) (step S623), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S626). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S627), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area ( Step S652). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the first reserved memory number in the total reserved memory display unit 18c in accordance with the updated first reserved memory number (step S653).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area ( Step S655). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the second reserved memory number in the total reserved memory display unit 18c according to the updated second reserved memory number (step S656).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area ( Step S658). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the first reserved memory number in the total reserved memory display unit 18c according to the updated first reserved memory number, and updates the display of the active pending display in the active hold display unit 18e. (Step S659). For example, when the hold storage display is displayed in a specific display mode corresponding to the hold storage, the active hold display is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the display mode of the leftmost first hold storage display. The remaining first hold storage display is updated so as to be shifted to the left side.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S660), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area ( Step S661). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the second reserved memory number in the total reserved memory display unit 18c according to the updated second reserved memory number, and updates the display of the active hold display in the active hold display unit 18e. (Step S662).

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

  In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number is the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. It is calculated by adding together. The first reserved memory number is updated by 1 in step S652 after receiving the first reserved memory number addition designation command, and is updated by 1 in step S658 after receiving the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. The second reserved memory number is updated by 1 in step S655 after receiving the second reserved memory number addition designation command, and is updated by 1 in step S661 after receiving the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command. Therefore, the total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted after the first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in step S1218 of the start port passing process, and the second reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in step S1228. Will be sent later. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number. In step S665, the effect control CPU 101 sets, for example, the second byte data of the winning determination result designation command in the storage area associated with the total number of pending storages in the winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 11). In addition, the data set in the winning determination result buffer is deleted in order from the previously set data in the effect symbol variation start process (timing when the process of step S1800 is executed), which will be described later.

  FIG. 28A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of an area (a winning determination result storage buffer) for storing a winning determination result. As shown in FIG. 28A, in this embodiment, eight save areas associated with the total number of pending storages are secured in the winning determination result storage buffer. In addition, in order to distinguish which winning determination result when it is configured to preferentially execute either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, A first winning determination result storage buffer for storing a winning determination result at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning port 13, and a second winning determination result at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning port 14 are stored. A winning determination result storage buffer may be prepared. In this case, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second winning determination result storage buffer. In this case, the EXT data of the received winning determination result designation command is stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer. The winning determination result storage buffer (the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer) is formed in the RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the extracted winning determination results are all determination results indicating “non-reach” (step S67103). In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S67103 that all of the extracted winning determination results indicate that the variation pattern becomes “shortened non-reach out” or “non-reach out” (specifically, Is “01 (H)” or “02 (H)” (see FIG. 11)) (that is, it is confirmed whether or not there is a deviation fluctuation without reach).

  If all the winning determination results extracted in step S67103 are determination results indicating “non-reach”, the CPU 101 for effect control proceeds to step S67104. On the other hand, if the extracted winning determination results are not all determination results indicating “non-reach”, the effect control CPU 101 normally displays a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. It displays in the form (step S67116). In other words, this embodiment is configured not to execute the pre-reading effect based on the newly received winning determination result designation command when there is an on-hold storage in which a variable display with a reach effect is performed. In addition to the example shown in FIG. 28, the pre-reading effect is executed based on the newly received winning determination result designation command even when there is a holding storage in which a variable display with a reach effect is performed. May be.

  In step S67104, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the latest winning determination result (the winning determination result indicated in the received winning determination result designation command) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the extracted winning is obtained. Based on the time determination result, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect (step S67104).

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect using the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 30A is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect execution determination table. In the prefetch effect execution determination table, determination values corresponding to the determination items (“execute prefetch effect” or “do not execute prefetch effect”) are assigned for each winning determination result. FIG. In the example shown, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the explanation. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and a determination item (“execute the pre-reading effect” or a determination value assigned with the extracted random number is assigned). “Do not execute pre-reading effect”). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 30A, the numerical values corresponding to “execute prefetch effect” and “do not execute prefetch effect” in the determination results at the time of winning each prize are “execute prefetch effect” as the decision items. Or, the ratio (%) at which “Do not execute pre-reading effect” is selected is shown.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 30A, the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 30B, the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. The prefetch effect change timing determination table shown and the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 33 are also actually assigned determination values, but the ratio of the determination values assigned is shown to simplify the description. Yes. Also in steps S67106, S67107, S67108, S67110, and S67115, which will be described later, in which those tables are used, as in step S67104, the effect control CPU 101, for example, the final display mode, the prefetch effect pattern, the change timing (the number of shifts). ) Or a random number for determining the effect mode of the suggestion effect is extracted, and the item to which the determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned is determined.

  In step S67104, the effect control CPU 101 performs the pre-reading effect at a rate determined for each winning determination result in the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 30A based on the latest extracted winning determination result. Decide whether to execute. For example, when the winning determination result indicates “shortened non-reach”, the effect control CPU 101 determines not to execute the prefetch effect at a rate of 100%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates “super hit”, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the pre-read effect at a rate of 90%.

  What is characteristic in the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 30A is that the display result is “out of” (corresponding to the determination result 1 at the time of winning determination to the determination result 4 at the time of winning determination). When the result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit” (equivalent to the determination result 5 at the time of winning and the determination result 6 at the time of winning), the determination value is set so that the prefetch effect is executed at a higher rate It is set. In addition, what is characteristic in the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 30A is that a reach effect with a high degree of expectation is performed even if the display result is the same (for example, super reach is performed rather than normal reach). The determination value is set so that the rate at which the pre-reading effect is executed increases. By having such a feature, when the pre-reading effect is executed, it is expected that the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target is increased and the big hit is expected compared with the case where the pre-reading effect is not executed. It is possible to increase the rate at which a high reach production is performed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the pre-reading effect is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 30A, it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed at a rate of 1% even when the determination result at the time of winning is “non-reach”, In the case of “reach out” or “non-reach out”), it may not be determined to execute the pre-reading effect. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 30A, a determination value (ratio) for determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect is set for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. Judgment value (ratio) for determining whether to perform the pre-reading effect for each display result (for example, “out of”, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”) May be set.

  Next, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the prefetch effect (Y in step S67105), the process proceeds to step S67105a. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the prefetch effect (N in Step S67105), the effect control CPU 101 displays a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage in the normal manner in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. (Step S67116).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the total reserved memory number in the effect total reserved memory number counter for specifying the reserved display that is the target of the prefetch effect (step S67105a). The value of the total reserved memory number counter for effects is decremented by 1 in step S1802a of the effect symbol variation start process, and in step S1811, it is used to specify the hold display that is the target of the prefetch effect. For example, when the value of the total pending storage number counter for effects is 4, a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode of the fourth on-hold display in the total on-hold storage display unit 18c is executed. In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number is the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. It is calculated by adding together. The first reserved memory number is updated by 1 in step S652 after receiving the first reserved memory number addition designation command, and is updated by 1 in step S658 after receiving the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. After receiving the second reserved memory number addition designation command, 1 is added and updated in step S655. After receiving the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command, 1 is updated and updated in step S661. Therefore, the total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted after the first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in step S1218 of the start port passing process, and the second reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in step S1228. Will be sent later. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number.

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

  FIG. 30B is an explanatory diagram showing a final display mode determination table. In step S67106, the effect control CPU 101 uses the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 30B to determine which display mode is to be used for final display (hereinafter also referred to as the final display mode). Specifically, the final display mode is determined at a ratio determined for each winning determination result (variable display display result) in the final display mode determination table based on the latest extracted winning determination result. For example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” (corresponding to the determination of winning determination result 1 to the determination of winning determination result 4), the effect control CPU 101 The final display mode is determined as the first special mode at a rate of 80%. Also, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 5 designation and the winning judgment result 6 designation). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 determines the final display mode as the second special mode at a rate of 80%.

  A characteristic of the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 30B is that the display result is “out of place” (corresponding to the determination result 1 at the time of winning determination to the determination result 4 at the time of winning determination). When the result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit” (corresponding to the designation result 5 at the time of winning, and the designation result 6 at the time of winning), the determination is made such that the ratio determined as the second special mode is higher. The value is set. By having such a feature, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target is higher than when the hold display is displayed in the first special mode. can do. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation that a big hit is displayed in the second special mode rather than the first special mode, and in which display mode the hold display is displayed when the pre-reading effect is executed. Can be focused on.

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines a prefetch effect effect pattern (hereinafter also referred to as a prefetch effect pattern) (step S67107).

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

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

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of a prefetch effect pattern determination table. In step S67107, the effect control CPU 101 determines a prefetch effect pattern based on the prefetch effect pattern determination table and the total number of reserved memories. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control is hit by the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result (for example, “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “small” In the case of “winning” (that is, when the winning determination result 5 is specified and the winning determination result 6 is specified), the winning prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 31A is used. Then, the effect control CPU 101 converts the prefetch effect pattern into the first prefetch effect pattern and the second prefetch effect pattern at a ratio determined for each total reserved memory number in the hit prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. And decide to either.

  Further, the CPU 101 for effect control has a case where the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is “out of” (that is, when the winning determination result 1 is specified to the winning determination result 4 is specified). The hit prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Then, the effect control CPU 101 converts the prefetch effect pattern into the first prefetch effect pattern and the second prefetch effect pattern at a ratio determined for each total reserved storage number in the loss prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. And decide to either.

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

  The pre-reading effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 31 is characteristic in that the display result of the variable display is a hit (for example, “normal big hit”, “probability big hit” compared to the case where the display result of the variable display is “out of place”. ”,“ Suddenly probable big hit ”or“ Small hit ”), the determination value is set so that the ratio determined in the second look-ahead effect pattern is higher. By having such a feature, when the pre-reading effect is performed in the second pre-reading effect pattern (that is, the hold display in the normal mode changes to the special mode at the start winning prize, and then changes to the special mode and displayed. When the pre-reading effect is performed in the first pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode without being displayed once in the special mode), It is possible to increase the rate at which the hit occurs in the display. In addition, when the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, since the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, the pre-read effect is performed in the second pre-read effect pattern. (Ie, when the normal mode hold display changes to the special mode and then changes to the special mode at the time of starting winning), the hold display displayed in the special mode is more effective than the first special mode. However, the rate of change to the second special mode having a high expectation level for a big hit becomes high. Therefore, attention can be paid to which prefetch effect pattern is used for the prefetch effect. Further, when the prefetch effect is performed in the second prefetch effect pattern, the hold display displayed in the special mode is easily changed to the second special mode having a higher expectation than the first special mode, so that the expectation is enhanced. Can improve the game entertainment. Further, in this embodiment, the hold display displayed in the special mode changes to the first special mode or the second special mode until the variable display corresponding to the hold display (holding information) is started. Since it is displayed, the expectation can be maintained from when the hold display is displayed in a special mode until it changes to a special mode.

  In addition, what is characteristic in the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 31 is that, when the total pending storage number is 1, a determination value is set so as not to be determined as the second prefetch effect pattern. In this embodiment, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display once displayed in the normal mode at the time of starting winning is changed to the special mode and is displayed at the start timing of the next variable display from the special mode. The timing for changing to the first special mode or the second special mode for display is an arbitrary shift timing until the change display of the notice target is started. However, when the total number of pending storage is 1 or 2 (that is, when only the pending display corresponding to the fluctuating display to be notified is displayed, or when the pending display and one pending display are displayed), When the shift is performed once or twice, the hold display corresponding to the change display to be notified is deleted. For this reason, when the total number of pending storage is 1 or 2, the display mode of the pending display corresponding to the change display of the notice target cannot be changed at the shift timing. Therefore, when the total pending storage number is 1 or 2, the determination value is set so as not to be determined as the second prefetch effect pattern.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 31, when the display result shown in the determination result at the time of winning is a win (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”) For example, even if the display result is a hit, the case of “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” and “suddenly probable big hit” or “ A prefetch effect pattern determination table for determining any one of the prefetch effect patterns at a different rate in the case of “small hit” may be provided. Further, for example, as with the pre-reading effect execution determination table of FIG. 30A, a pre-reading effect pattern determination table for determining any pre-reading effect pattern at a different ratio is provided for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. You may do it. By doing so, when the pre-reading effect is executed with the first pre-reading effect pattern, a high-expectation reach effect is performed in addition to increasing the ratio of occurrence of big hits in the variable display of the notice target. The ratio can also be increased.

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

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a change timing determination table. In step S67108, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (the number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the change display to be notified based on the change timing determination table and the total hold storage number. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control is hit by the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result (for example, “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “small” 32 (A) when the pre-reading effect pattern determined in step S67107 is the first pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the winning determination result 5 is specified and the winning determination result 6 is specified). The first pre-reading effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. Then, the effect control CPU 101 changes the hold display corresponding to the change display of the notice target at a ratio determined for each total hold memory number in the first prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of hit shown in FIG. The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning a prize) to 7.

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

  In addition, in the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is “out of” (that is, when the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), When the prefetching effect pattern determined in step S67107 is the first prefetching effect pattern, the detachment first prefetching effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 32B is used. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control changes the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a ratio determined for each total hold memory number in the first prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of failure shown in FIG. The timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 0 (at the time of winning a prize) to 7.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 wins the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result (for example, “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “small hit”). (That is, when the winning determination result 8 is designated to the winning determination result 13 is designated), and the prefetch effect pattern determined in step S67107 is the second prefetch effect pattern, the winning time shown in FIG. A second look-ahead effect change timing determination table is used. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control changes the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at the ratio determined for each total hold memory number in the second prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of hit shown in FIG. The timing (number of shifts) is determined as one of 0 (at the time of winning a prize) to 6.

  Further, the display control CPU 101 indicates that the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is “out of” (that is, when the winning determination result 1 is specified to the winning determination result 4 is specified), When the prefetch effect pattern determined in step S67107 is the second prefetch effect pattern, the detachment second prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 32D is used. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control changes the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target at a ratio determined for each total hold memory number in the second prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of loss shown in FIG. The timing (number of shifts) is determined as one of 0 (at the time of winning a prize) to 6.

  For example, when using the first pre-reading effect change timing determination table for winning, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change timing (number of shifts) to 0 (winning) at a rate of 50%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a rate of 20%. Further, when using the first look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of loss, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change timing (number of shifts) to 0 (winning) at a rate of 20%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1 at a rate of 30%, and the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2 at a rate of 50%.

  Also, for example, when using the second pre-reading effect change timing determination table at the time of hitting, if the total number of reserved memories is 4, the effect control CPU 101 sets the change timing (number of shifts) to 1 at a rate of 30%. And the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a ratio of 70%. Further, when using the second pre-reading effect change timing determination table at the time of loss, if the total number of reserved memories is 4, the effect control CPU 101 determines the change timing (number of shifts) as 1 at a ratio of 70%. The change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2 at a rate of 30%.

  The prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 32 is characterized in that, in the case of the first prefetch effect pattern, the display result of the variable display is more favorable than the case where the display result of the variable display is “out”. (For example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “small hit”) It has been done. By having such a feature, when a prefetch effect is performed in the first prefetch effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode without being displayed once in a special mode), the hold display is performed. If the number of shifts is changed from the normal mode to the special mode with a smaller number of shifts, the percentage of occurrence of hits in the variable display of the notice target can be increased, and is displayed in a special mode at the time of start winning (shift number 0) Therefore, the rate of occurrence of hits can be increased. Therefore, interest can be given to the timing at which the hold display changes, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  The characteristic of the prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 32 is that, in the case of the second prefetch effect pattern, the display result of the variable display is more favorable than the case where the display result of the variable display is “out of place”. (For example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”) The judgment value is set so that the ratio determined at the change timing with a large number of shifts is higher. It has been done. By having such a feature, when the pre-reading effect is performed in the second pre-reading effect pattern (that is, the hold display is once displayed in the normal mode at the time of start winning, and is displayed in the special mode at the start timing of the next variable display. If the special mode hold display changes to a special mode at a higher number of shifts (that is, after many shifts have been made), It is possible to increase the rate at which the hit occurs in the display. In other words, the longer the period from when the hold display is displayed in the special mode to when it changes to the special mode (that is, the slower the timing of the change), the higher the rate of occurrence of the hit in the variable display of the notice target. . Therefore, the hold display can be changed at a plurality of timings, and attention can be paid to the timing at which the hold display displayed in a special mode changes, so that the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display is set as an arbitrary shift timing until the display of the change of the notice target is started. In the case where the display mode can be changed at an arbitrary timing until the display is started, for example, a plurality of types of change timing patterns that can specify the timing to change (such as during specific shift timing or during specific fluctuation display). May be provided, and either one may be selected according to the determination result at the time of winning.

  In the example shown in FIG. 32, in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, it is advantageous that the number of shifts is small (that is, the change timing is earlier), and in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, the number of shifts is large. However, in order to make it easier for the player to understand, for example, in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, the number of shifts is greater (that is, the change is changed). It may be set such that the later the timing is, the more advantageous. Further, for example, in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, it may be set such that the smaller the number of shifts (that is, the earlier the change timing), the more advantageous.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 32, when the display result indicated by the winning determination result is a win (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit”, or “small hit”) For example, even if the display result is a hit, the case of “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” and “suddenly probable big hit” or “ A change timing determination table for determining any change timing (number of shifts) at a different rate in the case of “small hit” may be provided. Further, for example, similar to the pre-reading effect execution determination table of FIG. 30A, the change determined at any change timing (number of shifts) at a different rate for each variation pattern indicated by the determination result at the time of winning. A timing determination table may be provided. By doing so, according to the change timing of the hold display corresponding to the change display of the notice target, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the change display of the notice target is different and the ratio that the reach effect with high expectation is performed Can also be different.

  In this embodiment, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, after a new hold display is once displayed in the normal mode at the timing of the start winning prize, it is displayed in the special mode at the start timing of the next variable display. Even if a new hold display is displayed in the special mode at the timing of the start winning prize, the hold display is displayed in the normal mode at the timing of the start winning prize, and then changed from the normal mode to the special mode at an arbitrary timing thereafter. The special mode may be changed to the special mode at an arbitrary timing.

  When the change timing (number of shifts) is determined, the effect control CPU 101 performs the hold display change timing when the prefetch effect pattern determined in step S67107 is the second prefetch effect pattern (Y in step S67109). An effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined (step S67110). In this embodiment, a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display is changed can be executed at the shift timing. Further, the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. In step S67110, the effect mode of the suggestion effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is determined as either the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

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

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram of a suggestion effect mode determination table. In step S67110, the effect control CPU 101 uses the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 32 to determine the effect mode of the suggestion effect performed at the change timing of the hold display. Specifically, based on the latest extracted winning determination result, the effect mode is set to the first effect mode or the ratio determined for each winning determination result (variable display display result) in the final display mode determination table. It is determined as one of the second effect modes. For example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of” (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), the effect control CPU 101 The production mode is determined as the first production mode at a rate of 80%, and the production mode is determined as the second production mode at the rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 8 designation to the winning determination result 12 designation). In other words, the production control CPU 101 determines the production mode as the first production mode at a rate of 20% and determines the production mode as the second production mode at a rate of 80%. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (corresponding to designation of the winning determination result 13), for effect control. The CPU 101 determines the production mode as the first production mode at a rate of 50%, and determines the production mode as the second production mode at a rate of 50%.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 33, the suggested effects are produced for each display result indicated by the winning determination result ("out of line", "normal big hit" or "probable big hit" or "suddenly probable big hit" or "small hit"). Although the ratio for determining the mode is determined, for example, as in the pre-reading effect execution determination table of FIG. 30A, the effect mode of the suggested effect is determined for each variation pattern indicated by the determination result at the time of winning. A determination value (ratio) may be set. By doing so, when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, in addition to increasing the rate at which the big hit is generated in the variable display of the notification target, the rate at which the reach effect with high expectation is performed Can also be high.

  In this embodiment, the suggestion effect is always executed at the shift timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes. However, the suggestion effect may not be executed. In this case, since the display mode of the hold display can be suddenly changed without being suggested by the suggestion effect, the unexpected feeling can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, two types of effect modes, the first effect mode and the second effect mode, are provided as the effect modes of the suggestion effect, but not limited to this, three or more effect modes are provided. The degree of expectation may be different (the ratio selected according to the display result is different).

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

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

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the total hold storage display unit 18c to display the new hold display once in the normal mode, and then display it in the special mode at the start timing of the next variable display (step S67112). ). In step S6712, the effect control CPU 101 controls to display a new hold display once in the normal mode and then to display it in the special mode at the start timing of the next variable display, and determines in step S67106. Information indicating the final display mode and information indicating the effect mode of the suggested effect determined in step S67110 are stored in a storage area formed in the RAM. By storing these pieces of information, it is possible to specify which final display mode and the production mode of the suggestive effect are determined in the effect symbol variation start process described later.

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

  If the change timing is not at the time of winning in step S67113 (N in step S67113), the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the suggested effect performed at the change timing of the hold display, as in step S67110 described above ( Step S67115). Next, the production control CPU 101 performs control so that a new hold display is displayed in the normal mode in the total hold storage display unit 18c (step S67116). Also in step S67116 (for example, only when the process proceeds from step S67115), the effect control CPU 101 controls to display a new hold display and the final display determined in step S67106 as in step S67112. The information indicating the mode and the information indicating the effect mode of the suggestion effect determined in step S67115 are stored in the storage area formed in the RAM. By storing these pieces of information, it is possible to specify which final display mode and the production mode of the suggestive effect are determined in the effect symbol variation start process described later.

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

  In this embodiment, the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, priority is given to the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And (2) only the variable display of the second special symbol, and (2) only the variable display of the second special symbol. There are three types of configurations: a configuration in which a pre-reading effect is performed on the subject, and (3) a configuration in which a pre-reading effect is performed on the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. .

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. 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. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first deletes the first winning determination result (oldest determination result) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer , The first hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is erased, the remaining hold display is shifted one by one, and the combined hold storage number display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is updated ( Step S1800). In the case where the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the effect control CPU 101 is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol. When the effect symbol variation display is executed (specifically, when the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the first winning determination result storage buffer stores the first one. The winning determination result is deleted, and the contents of the first winning determination result storage buffer are shifted. In addition, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), at the time of the second winning The first winning determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer is deleted, and the contents of the second winning determination result storage buffer are shifted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the shift number counter for specifying the change timing (number of shifts) is greater than 0 (step S1801). The fact that the value of the shift counter is greater than 0 means that it is determined to execute a pre-reading effect that changes the display mode for any of the hold displays displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. Is shown. Therefore, in step S1801, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to execute the prefetch effect (change the display mode of the hold display).

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

  On the other hand, if the value of the shift counter is greater than 0 (Y in step S1801), that is, if it is determined to execute the prefetch effect (change the display mode of the hold display), it is for effect control. The CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect total storage number counter (step S1802a). The effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the shift counter (step S1802b). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the shift counter is 0 (step S1803). As a result of subtracting 1 from the value of the shift number counter in step S1802b, the value of the shift number counter has become 0. It shows that it is the timing to execute the prefetch effect to be changed. Therefore, in step S1803, it is confirmed whether or not it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S1804 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) ( A stop symbol is determined (step S1805). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S1805, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 36, 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 stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

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

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

  In step S1806, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is not set, that is, when any hold display is not displayed in a special manner on the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the effect control CPU 101 is shown in FIG. The ratio of the suggestion effect (passing pattern) determination table is determined not to execute the suggestion effect (passing pattern) or to execute in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Further, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any hold display is displayed in a special manner in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the effect control CPU 101 suggests that it is shown in FIG. The ratio of the effect (passing pattern) determination table is determined not to execute the suggesting effect (passing pattern) or to execute in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. The suggestion effect (passing pattern) determination table is assigned a determination value corresponding to a determination item (“no effect”, “first effect mode”, or “second effect mode”). In the examples shown in A) and (B), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown for the sake of simplicity. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the effect mode of the suggestion effect (passing pattern), and the determination items (“No effect”, “No. 1 effect mode "or" 2nd effect mode ").

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

  As shown in FIGS. 36 (A) and 36 (B), in this embodiment, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, that is, one of the hold displays is displayed in a special manner in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. If so, the suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than in the other cases. Therefore, the expectation when the hold display is displayed in a special manner can be enhanced, and the game entertainment can be enhanced. In this embodiment, since the suggestion effect is executed even when the display mode of the hold display changes, the suggestion effect is always executed when the hold display is displayed in a special mode. However, even when the hold display is displayed in a special manner, the suggestion effect may not be executed. However, also in this case, it is desirable that the suggestive effect is executed at a higher rate than when the hold display is not displayed in a special manner.

  Further, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any hold display is displayed in a special mode in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the final display mode of the hold display is the first special mode. Or you may make it determine the production | presentation aspect of a suggestion effect in a different ratio to a 1st production | presentation aspect or a 2nd production | presentation aspect according to which is a 2nd special aspect. For example, when the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode having a higher expectation level than the first special mode, the effect mode of the suggestion stage is set to the second stage having a higher expectation level than the first stage. You may make it raise the ratio determined. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, display control in which an arrow jumps from the right side of the display area is performed in the effect display device 9 as a suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes. When the display mode of the hold display changes (in the case of the suggestion effect (success pattern)), display control is performed in which the arrow that has been pierced pierces the hold display corresponding to the hold information to be notified. In addition, when the display mode of the hold display does not change (in the case of a suggestion effect (passing pattern)), display control is performed in which the flying arrow passes through the display area as it is. Therefore, in step S1806, it is not necessary to specify the hold display corresponding to the hold information to be notified using the effect combined hold memory number counter as in step S1811 described later. For example, in the effect display device 9 as an suggestive effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes at both the timing when the display mode of the hold display is changed and when it is not the timing, When it is time to change the display mode of the hold display when the arrow where the arrow flew from the right side of the display area is inserted into the hold display corresponding to the hold information to be notified and changes the display mode of the hold display, When the display mode is changed (corresponding to the suggestion effect (success pattern)) and it is not the timing to change the display mode of the hold display, the display mode of the hold display with an arrow stuck is not changed (the suggestion effect (passing pattern in this example) Equivalent to)). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 specifies a hold display corresponding to the hold information to be notified in step S1806 using the effect total hold memory number counter in step S1811 described later, and step S1807. The process table for executing the suggestion effect for the hold display specified in step 1 may be selected, or the hold display in which an arrow sticks out is randomly determined from the displayed hold displays, and the determined hold display is selected. A process table for executing the suggestion effect may be selected.

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

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating a variation aspect during a variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol, data indicating a prefetch effect aspect in the total pending storage display unit 18c, and a suggestion effect. The data etc. which show the aspect of are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. In addition, even if it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value, the data corresponding to the production parts that are not to be controlled (for example, the prefetching production described in the display control execution data of the process table used when the prefetching production is not executed) Dummy data (data for which no control is specified) may be set in (data indicating the mode).

  The process table shown in FIG. 38 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  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) Control of various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as effect parts is executed (step S1827). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the effect symbol is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S1814), and the value of the effect control process flag is processed during the effect symbol variation (step S802). (Step S1815).

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S1809). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect symbol display result (ie, the received display result specifying command) in accordance with the variation pattern command read in step S1809 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (ie, the received display result specifying command). A stop symbol is determined (step S1810).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control, the effect mode of the suggestion effect, the final display mode of the hold display specified by the total reserved memory number counter for effect, and the variation pattern (for example, the pre-read effect pattern shown in FIG. 31 and FIG. 32). The process table for changing the display mode according to the pre-reading effect change timing shown in FIG. 6 is selected (step S1811). Then, control goes to a step S1812.

  The process table for changing the display mode is to execute the suggestion effect (success pattern) at the start of the change of the effect symbol and the pre-read effect that changes the display mode of the specific hold display together with the change display of the effect symbol. It is a table in which process data for performing control is set. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of process tables for changing display modes are provided according to the suggestion effect (success pattern) to be executed and the aspect of the prefetch effect. Further, in this embodiment, an effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern) (in this example, the first effect mode or the second effect mode of the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 34), and the effect target hold display ( For example, when the value of the production total storage number counter is 2, the second display on the total storage display 18c and the final display mode (in this example, the final display mode shown in FIG. 30B). Based on the first special mode or the second special mode of the determination table) and the variation pattern (for example, the pre-reading effect pattern shown in FIG. 31 and the pre-reading effect change timing shown in FIG. 32), any suggestion effect is provided. (Success pattern) is executed, and it is possible to specify which pre-reading effect for changing which hold display is changed to what display mode is executed. Therefore, the CPU 101 for effect control has a plurality of types of display modes in accordance with the effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern), the final display mode of the hold display specified by the total pending storage number counter for effect, and the variation pattern. The production mode determined in the pre-reading production determination process by selecting one of the process tables for the change time and executing the control of the production device according to the contents of the process data 1 of the selected process table for the display mode change. The pre-production effect can be executed by executing the suggestion effect (success pattern) and changing the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display of the notice target to the determined display mode.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variation time timer by 1 (step S8102).

  Next, when the process timer times out (step S8104), the effect control CPU 101 switches the process data. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8105). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8106).

  Next, if the confirmation command reception flag is set or the variation time timer has timed out (Y in step S8107, Y in S8108), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to the effect symbol fluctuation stop. The value is updated according to the process (step S803) (step S8113), and the effect symbol changing process is terminated.

  If the confirmation command reception flag is not set and the variable time timer has not timed out (N in step S8107, N in S8108), the presentation control CPU 101 is in the presence or absence of execution of the pre-reading presentation. It is confirmed whether or not there is (steps S8109 and S8110). Whether the pre-reading effect is executed or not can be confirmed by, for example, a process table or process data being used. If the prefetch effect is executed (Y in step S8109) and the prefetch effect is being executed (Y in step S8110), the effect control CPU 101 executes a display change notification process (step S8111). . Then, the process during effect design variation is terminated.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the display change notification process (step S8111) in the effect symbol variation process. The display change notification process is a process for notifying that the display mode of the hold storage display in the total hold storage display unit 18c is changed by turning on the notification LED 19 or the like. In the display change notification process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the special display is included in the currently displayed hold display (step S8201). For example, it can be confirmed by whether or not the production control CPU 101 is executing the special mode hold display included in the process table for changing the display mode. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 may determine in step S8201 even when a special display is not currently displayed on the hold display but a hold display that changes to a special display is displayed. In this case, it can be confirmed by the data including the special mode hold display included in the process table for changing the display mode.

  If the special display is not included in the hold display (N in step S8201), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the shift counter is 0 (step S8202). That is, in step S8202, it is confirmed whether or not it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display.

  In step S8202, if the value of the shift counter is not 0, that is, if it is not the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 skips the display change notification process. On the other hand, when the value of the shift number counter is 0, that is, when it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the processing to step S8203. In step S8203, the effect control CPU 101 controls the notification LED 19 to blink. At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to blink in a color corresponding to the first special mode of the hold display, for example. Specifically, if the first special mode of the hold display is blue, the notification LED 19 is controlled to blink in blue.

  When the effect control CPU 101 controls the notification LED 19 in a blinking state, it performs a suggestion effect (success pattern) and changes the hold display corresponding to the noticeable change display to the determined display mode. It is determined whether or not the effect has ended (step S8204). For example, it is possible to determine whether it is the end timing of the pre-reading effect by checking process data, a process timer, a value of a variation time timer, and the like.

  When the pre-reading effect is finished (Y in step S8204), the effect control CPU 101 controls the notification LED 19 to be lit in accordance with the final display mode of the hold display (step S8205), and performs the display change notification process. finish. For example, when the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode (blue) in the final display mode determination table (FIG. 30B), the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal mode (green) to the first special mode (green). Change to blue). At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled from a blue blinking state to a blue lighting state.

  If the special display is included in the hold display (Y in step S8201), the presentation control CPU 101 controls the notification LED 19 to be turned off (step S8206). When the hold display is in a special mode, the display mode of the hold display always changes to either the first special mode or the second special mode. For this reason, when the notification display 19 is controlled to be in a lighting state in any color when the hold display is in a special mode, a lighting control for changing to a color corresponding to either the first special mode or the second special mode is necessary. It becomes. Since this control may feel annoying to the player, the discomfort of the player can be reduced by controlling the notification LED 19 to be turned off when the special display is included in the hold display. . However, as described above, when pre-reading effects are executed repeatedly (for example, the second special display (red) is displayed on the second hold display, and the special display (white) is displayed on the fourth hold display). Case) Even if a special display is included in one hold display, the notification LED 19 that is turned on corresponding to another hold display may not be controlled to be turned off. In other words, the off-state control of the notification LED 19 in step S8206 may be limited so as to be controlled when the hold display corresponding to the effect of the notification LED 19 is in a special mode.

  Even when the notification LED 19 is controlled to be turned off in step S8206, if the display mode of the hold display changes to the final display mode (Y in step S8207), the notification is made according to the final display mode of the hold display. The control LED 19 is controlled to be lit (step S8205), and the display change notification process is terminated. For example, the notification LED 19 is controlled from the off state to the blue lighting state of the first special mode. When the display mode of the hold display has not changed to the final display mode (N in step S8207), the display change notification process is skipped. For example, when the value of the shift count counter in the special mode hold memory is not 0, that is, when it is not the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the display change notification process is performed until the change timing of the prefetch effect. To skip.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing the notification timing by the display change notification effect. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41A, when the display mode of the hold display changes in the first look-ahead effect pattern, when the hold display is started, the display is controlled to be turned off, and the shift counter The notification LED 19 is controlled to blink in a timing when the value of becomes zero. Thereafter, at the timing when the display mode of the hold display is changed to the final display mode (specific color), the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit in the specific color. This is realized by executing the processes of steps S8201 to S8205 of the display change notification process.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 41B, when the display mode of the hold display changes in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display is controlled to be turned off when the hold display is started, and the hold display changes to the special mode. Even in this case, the lighting is controlled in the off state. Thereafter, the LED is controlled to remain off even when the value of the shift counter is 0, but the notification LED 19 is lit in a specific color at the timing when the display mode of the hold display is changed to the final display mode (specific color). Controlled by the state. This is realized by executing the processes of steps S8201, S8205 to S8207 of the display change notification process. In this embodiment, the case where the suggestion effect is started at the timing when the value of the shift counter is 0 and the hold display is changed to the specific color at the timing when the suggestion effect ends is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the suggestion effect may not be performed, the timing when the value of the shift counter is 0, the timing when the suggestion effect is started, the timing when the suggestion effect ends, and the timing when the hold display changes to a specific color May be different. Further, when the display mode of the hold display changes in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the notification LED 19 may be controlled to blink at a timing when the value of the shift counter is 0.

  As already described, in this embodiment, the player determines whether or not the display mode change effect is executed in the effect display device 9 and to which display mode the hold display changes as a result of the display mode change. Can have a sense of expectation. However, depending on the player, whether or not the game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device has fallen on the left side of the game area 7 after colliding with the array nail 22, the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. In order to pay attention to whether or not a prize has been won, the effect display device 9 may not be noticed. For this reason, even if the effect of changing the display mode is executed in the effect display device 9, the player may not notice it and may miss it. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the display mode change effect is executed, the notification LED 19 provided in the vicinity of the arraying nail 22 is used to perform notification corresponding to the display mode change effect. Hereinafter, performing notification using the notification LED 19 according to the display mode change effect (specifically, controlling the notification LED 19 in a blinking state or a lighting state) is also referred to as a display change notification effect. Thus, in this embodiment, the display change notification corresponding to the display mode change effect executed on the effect display device 9 at a position different from the effect display device 9, particularly at a position where the player's attention is likely to gather. Since the effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from not noticing the effect of the display mode change and overlooking it. In addition, in this embodiment, although the structure which provides LED19 for alerting | reporting separately as an alerting | reporting means used for a display change alerting | reporting effect was demonstrated, it is not limited to this, You may use frame LED28, a decoration LED, etc.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302). In addition, if the notification LED 19 is controlled to be in a lighting state, the effect control CPU 101 controls to be turned off (step S8302a).

  Next, when neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311. To do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is checked whether a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set or not (step S8305). . When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306), and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1) (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. If it is set, the switched flag is also reset.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  Next, a specific example of the prefetch effect will be described. FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the prefetching effect based on the first prefetching effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 43 (A), in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, and the two on-hold displays are in the normal mode (“◯” in this example) on the combined hold storage display unit 18 c. When a start winning is performed while being displayed, a prefetch effect mode (prefetch effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) and a suggestion effect mode are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. The In the example shown in FIG. 43, the pre-reading effect pattern is determined as the first pre-reading effect pattern, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is set at the time of starting winning (number of shifts 0) or shift. Number of times 1 is determined. In addition, the production mode of the suggestion production (success pattern) is determined as the first production mode or the second production mode.

  As shown in FIG. 43, in the prefetching effect based on the first prefetching effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (holding information) to be notified is temporarily displayed in the special form without being displayed in the special form. It is displayed in a special mode or a second special mode. Moreover, the timing at which the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode is a start winning timing or an arbitrary shift timing. Therefore, when the change timing is determined at the time of start winning (the number of shifts is 0) and the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, as shown in FIG. A third hold display is displayed in the hold storage display portion 18c in the first special mode (in this example, “x” is included in “◯”). Further, when the change timing is determined at the time of start winning (the number of shifts is 0) and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. The third hold display is displayed on the hold storage display portion 18c in the second special mode (in this example, two “x” s are included in “◯”).

  Even if the final display mode is the first special mode or the second special mode, the change timing is determined not at the start winning timing (number of shifts 0) but at an arbitrary shift timing (here, the number of shifts 1). In this case, as shown in FIG. 43 (B3), at the timing of the start winning, the third hold display is displayed in the normal hold mode (“◯” in this example) on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. Then, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 43C), and when the variation display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is erased. The first and third hold displays are shifted respectively. At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be turned off (FIG. 43 (Ca)).

  At this time, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined to be the first effect mode, the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes. In the effect display device 9, display control is performed in which a black arrow flies from the right side of the display area (FIG. 43 (D1)). At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to blink in the specific color (blue) of the first special mode (FIG. 43 (D1a)).

  Then, when the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 43 (E1), the second hold display (see FIG. 43) of the total hold storage display unit 18c at the timing of the shift. (Equivalent to the hold display newly displayed in (B3)) An effect in which a black arrow is stabbed (a suggestion effect (success pattern) in the first effect mode) is performed, and a hold display in which a black arrow is struck is the first special mode (In this example, “x” is included in “◯”) and displayed. At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit in the specific color (blue) of the first special mode (FIG. 43 (E1a)). When the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 43 (E2), the second hold display (see FIG. 42) of the total hold storage display unit 18c at the timing of the shift. (Equivalent to the hold display newly displayed in (B3)) The effect that the black arrow is stabbed (the suggestion effect (success pattern) of the first effect mode) is performed, and the hold display that the black arrow is stabbed is the second special mode (In this example, two “x” are included in “◯”) and displayed. At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit in the specific color (red) of the second special mode (FIG. 43 (E2a)).

  In addition, when the change timing is determined as the number of shifts 1 and the effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined as the second effect mode, the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes. In the effect display device 9, display control is performed in which white arrows fly from the right side of the display area (FIG. 42 (D2)). At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to blink in the specific color (blue) of the first special mode (FIG. 43 (D2a)).

  When the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 43 (E3), the second hold display (see FIG. (B3) is equivalent to the hold display newly displayed) The effect that the white arrow is stabbed (the suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode) is performed, and the hold display that is stabbed by the white arrow is the first special mode (In this example, “x” is included in “◯”) and displayed. At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit in the specific color (blue) of the first special mode (FIG. 43 (E3a)). When the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 43 (E4), the second hold display (FIG. 43) of the total hold storage display unit 18c is performed at the shift timing. (B3) is equivalent to the hold display newly displayed) The effect that the white arrow is stabbed (the suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode) is performed, and the hold display that is stabbed by the white arrow is the second special mode (In this example, two “x” are included in “◯”) and displayed. At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit in the specific color (red) of the second special mode (FIG. 43 (E4a)).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the presentation mode of the suggestion presentation (success pattern) is the second presentation mode, the display mode of the hold display is the first compared to the first presentation mode. It is configured such that the ratio of the second special mode having a higher degree of expectation of being a big hit than the one special mode is high. Therefore, when the suggestion effect (success pattern) is the first effect mode, that is, when the black arrow is blown and stuck in the hold display, the ratio of the hold display changing to the first special mode with low expectation is obtained. high. That is, the ratio of shifting from FIG. 43 (D1) to FIG. 43 (E1) is high. On the other hand, when the suggestion effect (success pattern) is in the second effect mode, that is, when a white arrow is blown and stuck in the hold display, the ratio at which the hold display changes to the second special mode with high expectation is obtained. high. That is, the ratio of shifting from FIG. 43 (D2) to FIG. 43 (E4) is high. By being configured in this way, even if the suggestion effect (success pattern) that the arrow is flying and stuck in the hold display is made to feel that it is desired to be performed in the second effect mode, the suggestion effect is the first effect mode. When this is done, that is, when a black arrow flies, it is possible to feel that it is desired to pass without being stuck in the hold display (I want it to be a suggestion effect (passing pattern)).

  44 and 45 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the prefetching effect based on the second prefetching effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 44 (A), in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, and the three on-hold storage display portions 18 c are displayed in the normal mode (in this example, “◯”). When a start winning is made while being displayed, a prefetch effect (prefetch effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) and a suggestive mode are determined, and a new normal mode hold display is displayed according to the determination result (4 normal mode hold indications). At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be turned off (FIG. 44 (Aa)). In the example shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, the prefetch effect pattern is determined as the second prefetch effect pattern, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is the number of shifts 2 or the number of shifts 3 And decide. In addition, the suggestion effect mode is determined as the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

  In this embodiment, in the pre-reading effect based on the second pre-reading effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (holding information) to be notified is once displayed in the normal mode at the start winning timing, and then It is displayed in a special mode at the timing when the variable display is started, and is displayed by changing from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode of the final display mode at an arbitrary shift timing. Therefore, when the pre-reading effect pattern is determined as the second pre-reading effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), the normal mode hold display is started at the timing of the next winning display at the start winning timing (four One of the hold displays is erased and is displayed in a special manner (six lines are drawn outside “◯” in this example) at the timing of three hold displays). At this time, the display mode of the hold display has changed from the normal mode to the special mode, but the notification LED 19 remains controlled to be turned off (FIG. 44 (Ba)). Thereby, the discomfort that the player feels noisy can be reduced.

  Then, after the hold display is changed to the special mode, the change display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 44 (C)), and the change display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started. The eye hold display is erased, and the second and third hold displays are shifted respectively. Also at this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be turned off (FIG. 44 (Ca)). When the effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined to be the second effect mode, a white arrow flies from the right side of the display area in the effect display device 9 as the suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display changes (second display) Effect mode) Display control is performed (FIG. 44D). Also at this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be turned off (FIG. 44 (Da)).

  Here, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 44 (E1), the total pending storage display unit at the shift timing. The effect (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode) in which a white arrow is inserted into the second hold display of 18c (corresponding to the hold display changed from the normal mode to the special mode in FIG. 44B) is performed. At the same time, the hold display with a white arrow is changed from the special mode to the first special mode (in this example, “X” is included in “◯”) and displayed. At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit in the specific color (blue) of the first special mode (FIG. 44 (E1a)). Further, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 44 (E2), the total pending storage display unit 18c at the shift timing. The second hold display (corresponding to the hold display changed from the normal mode to the special mode in FIG. 44B) is struck with a white arrow (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode). The hold display with a white arrow is changed from the special mode to the second special mode (in this example, two “x” s are included in “◯”) and displayed. At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit in the specific color (red) of the second special mode (FIG. 44 (E2a)).

  Also, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2, as shown in FIG. 44 (E3), a suggestion effect (second effect mode) in which a white arrow passes without sticking to any hold display at the shift timing. Suggestion production (passing pattern)). The suggestion effect shown in FIG. 44 (E3) is performed when it is determined in the effect symbol variation start process that the suggestion effect (passing pattern) is executed in the second effect mode. Thus, in this embodiment, as the suggestion effect, the effect display device 9 performs display control in which a black arrow (first effect mode) or a white arrow (second effect mode) flies from the right side of the display area. This suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes, and when the arrow is stuck in the hold display (when the suggestion effect (success pattern) is performed), the display mode changes, and the arrow is stabbed in any hold display. If it passes without a suggestion effect (passage pattern), the display mode does not change. Also at this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be turned off (FIG. 44 (E3a)).

  Thereafter, when the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 45 (F)) and the variation display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is erased, and 2 The first hold display is shifted. At this time, as the suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display changes, the effect display device 9 performs display control in which a black arrow flies from the right side of the display area (first effect mode) (FIG. 45G). ). At this time, the notification LED 19 is still controlled to be turned off (FIG. 45 (Fa), (Ga)).

  Then, when the change timing is determined as the number of shifts 2 and the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 45 (H1), the total pending storage display unit 18c at the shift timing. And the first hold display (corresponding to the hold display changed from the normal mode to the special mode in FIG. 44B) is struck by a black arrow (indication effect (success pattern) of the first effect mode). The hold display with a black arrow is changed from the special mode to the first special mode (in this example, “x” is included in “◯”) and displayed. At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit in the specific color (blue) of the first special mode (FIG. 45 (H1a)). Further, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 45 (H2), the total pending storage display unit 18c at the shift timing. The first hold display (corresponding to the hold display changed from the normal mode to the special mode in FIG. 44B) has an effect (suggested effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode). The hold display with a black arrow is changed from the special mode to the second special mode (in this example, two “x” s are included in “◯”) and displayed. At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit in the specific color (red) of the second special mode (FIG. 45 (H2a)).

  As shown in FIG. 43, in this embodiment, in the prefetching effect based on the first prefetching effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (holding information) to be notified is not displayed once in a special mode. The final display mode is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode. At this time, the timing displayed in the final display mode includes an arbitrary shift timing in addition to the start winning timing. As shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, in the prefetch effect based on the second prefetch effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) to be notified is temporarily displayed in the normal mode at the timing of the start winning prize. After that, it is displayed in a special mode at the timing when the next variable display is started, and is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode of the final display mode at an arbitrary shift timing. As described above, in this embodiment, since the hold display can be changed to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed at a plurality of timings, there are various timings for changing the display mode of the hold display. When the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the first special mode until the variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display is started. Since the display is changed into two special modes, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  In addition to the active hold display, if the active hold display or the hold storage display whose display mode has already been changed is targeted, the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage display after the hold storage display is displayed. Until the derivation display is performed, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode for the same hold storage display (or active hold display) a plurality of times.

  For example, FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the display mode change effect (effect based on the first look-ahead effect pattern) and the display change notification effect with the active hold display as a target. In the example shown in FIG. 46, first, when one on-hold display in the normal mode is displayed on the effect display device 9 (FIG. 46 (A1)), the change in the effect symbol corresponding to the hold display is started. The At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be turned off (FIG. 46 (A2)). Then, when the change of the effect design corresponding to the hold display is started, the hold display is erased and the display shifts to the active hold display, and the display mode change effect is started. The effect that the arrow image 201 is displayed is performed (FIG. 46 (B1)). Here, the notification LED 19 is controlled to blink, and a display change notification effect is also started (FIG. 46 (B2)).

  Next, the effect display device 9 displays an effect in which the arrow image 201 pierces the active hold display unit 18e (that is, active hold display) (FIG. 46 (C1)). Also at this time, the notification LED 19 is continuously controlled to blink (FIG. 46 (C2)). Thereafter, when the display mode change effect ends, and as a result of the effect, the active hold display changes to a specific color (in the example shown in FIG. 46, a lattice pattern) and is displayed (FIG. 46 (D1)), the notification is made. A display change notification effect in which the LED 19 is controlled to be lit in a specific color is performed (FIG. 46 (D2)). Note that the notification LED 19 controlled to be in the lighting state is controlled to be in the off state when the change of the effect symbol is stopped (in step S8302a of the effect symbol change stop process). That is, the display change notification effect in which the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit in a specific color is executed until the change of the effect symbol is stopped.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the display mode change effect (effect based on the second look-ahead effect pattern) and the display change notification effect with the active hold display as a target. In the example shown in FIG. 47, first, in the effect display device 9, after being displayed once in the normal mode, one hold display changed to the special mode is displayed at the timing when the next variable display is started ( In FIG. 47 (A1)), the change of the effect symbol corresponding to the hold display is started. At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be turned off (FIG. 47 (A2)). Then, when the change of the effect design corresponding to the hold display is started, the hold display is erased and the display shifts to the active hold display, and the display mode change effect is started. The effect that the arrow image 201 is displayed is performed (FIG. 47 (B1)). Also at this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be turned off (FIG. 47 (B2)).

  Next, the effect display device 9 displays an effect in which the arrow image 201 pierces the active hold display unit 18e (that is, active hold display) (FIG. 47 (C1)). Also at this time, the notification LED 19 is continuously controlled to be turned off (FIG. 47 (C2)). Thereafter, when the display mode change effect ends, and as a result of the effect, the active hold display changes to a specific color (lattice pattern in the example shown in FIG. 47) and is displayed (FIG. 47 (D1)). A display change notification effect in which the LED 19 is controlled to be lit in a specific color is performed (FIG. 47 (D2)).

  Here, an effect that reduces the visibility of the active hold display will be considered. For example, in the effect of displaying a specific image in the entire display area of the effect display device 9 or the area overlapping the active hold display unit 18e, or in the effect of operating the movable member, the active hold display unit 18e is operated by the operated movable member. As a result, the visibility of the active hold display decreases. When such an effect (hereinafter also referred to as a shielding effect) is executed simultaneously with the display mode change effect (or when the display mode changes due to the display mode change effect), the contents of the display mode change effect are recognized. Will not be able to. Therefore, in order to be able to recognize the contents of the effect of the display mode change, when one of the two is executed, control such as limiting the execution of the other must be performed. However, in this embodiment, since the display change notification effect corresponding to the display mode change effect is executed, even if the display mode change effect and the shielding effect are executed simultaneously, the contents of the display mode change effect are displayed. Can be recognized.

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing specific examples of the display mode change effect, the full screen effect, and the display change notification effect. The full screen effect is an example of a shielding effect. In the example shown in FIG. 48, when the effect of changing the display mode is started, the effect display device 9 performs the effect of displaying the arrow image 201 from the right side of the display area (FIG. 48 (A1)). At this time, the notification LED 19 is controlled to blink, and a display change notification effect is also started (FIG. 48 (A2)).

  Next, when the execution of the full screen effect for displaying the image indicating the big hit expectation degree in the entire display area of the effect display device 9 is started, the entire display area of the effect display device 9 is displayed in black, and the active hold display unit 18e (that is, active hold display) is not visible (FIG. 48 (B1)). Also at this time, the display mode change effect is progressing, so the notification LED 19 is continuously controlled to blink (FIG. 48 (B2)).

  Next, “full heat!” Is displayed in the entire display area of the effect display device 9 by the full screen effect (FIG. 48 (C1)). At this time, when the display mode of the active hold display changes to a specific color due to the display mode change effect, a display change notification effect is executed in which the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit in the specific color (FIG. 48 ( C2)).

  After that, when the full-screen effect is finished, the active hold display is displayed on the effect display device 9 in the display mode changed by the display mode change effect (FIG. 48 (D1)). Further, the notification LED 19 is continuously controlled to be lit in a specific color (FIG. 48 (D2)).

  In the notification LED 19 provided separately from the effect display device 9, by executing the display change notification effect, the timing of executing the shielding effect overlaps with the timing of executing the effect of changing the display mode, and is displayed during the execution of the shielding effect. Even when the display mode of the active hold display changes due to the effect of the mode change, the change in the display mode of the active hold display due to the display mode change effect can be notified. That is, the shielding effect and the display mode change effect can be executed without limitation.

  In this embodiment, the case where the display mode change effect is executed once with respect to the active hold display has been described. In addition, the case where the display mode change effect is executed in one effect mode (specifically, the display mode changes when an arrow is blown and the active hold display is stabbed. See FIG. 46) is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed in a plurality of types of effects.

  In addition, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold storage display (display mode change effect) is not limited to the start winning prize, but after the variable display is performed at least once after the start winning prize (that is, the object whose display mode is changed) May be executed after the reserved storage display is shifted one or more times. This is because, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 changes either the active hold display or the hold storage display in the production setting process at the start of production symbol variation (and the number of executions of the production of the display mode change, This can be realized by determining the display mode as a result of the display mode change. Further, for example, when the presentation control microcomputer 100 executes the display mode change effect that changes the presentation mode of the hold storage display based on the received command at the time of the start winning prize (and the display mode change effect). This can also be realized by determining the number of performance executions, the display mode change result, the rendering mode, and the like.

  Further, the display mode change effect is not limited to one of the active hold display and the hold storage display, and may be a plurality. For example, two arrow images 201 may be displayed, stabbed in either the active hold display or the hold storage display, respectively, and the display mode may be changed, or may be stabbed in the two hold storage displays, respectively. It may be changed. In addition, effects of display mode changes with different targets for changing the display mode (or effects of display mode changes with the same target) may be executed at the same time during the variable display, or may be executed at different timings.

  Moreover, you may make it perform the production | presentation of the display mode change which changes a display mode further for the active pending | holding display or pending | holding memory | storage display whose display mode has already changed. In this case, at the start of the production symbol variation, in addition to whether or not the display result of the variation display corresponding to the active hold display or the hold storage display is a big hit, whether or not the variation pattern of the specific mode, It is desirable to determine whether or not the display mode change effect is executed (and the number of executions, the display mode change result, the effect mode, etc.) based on the display mode. Also, for example, at the time of starting winning, based on the received command, the timing of executing the display mode change effect that changes the effect mode of the hold storage display (and the number of times the display mode change effect is executed and the display mode change The result, the production mode, etc.) may be determined.

  In addition to the pending storage display, if the active pending display or pending storage display whose display mode has already been changed is targeted, the display result of the variable display based on the pending storage display after the pending storage display is displayed. Until the derivation display is performed, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode for the same hold storage display (or active hold display) a plurality of times. For example, as in the example shown in FIG. 49, when an effect of changing the display mode in which an arrow (arrow image 201) is inserted into the third hold storage display from the left (FIG. 49A), the hold storage display is changed to the first hold storage display. It changes to one special mode (a striped pattern in the example shown in the figure) (FIG. 49B). When the variable display is stopped (FIG. 49C) and a new variable display is started, the leftmost hold storage display is erased (it can be said that the display shifts to the active hold display), and the remaining hold display is displayed. Is shifted to the left (FIG. 49D). Here, when an effect of changing the display mode in which the character (character image 202) touches the hold storage display changed to the first special mode (FIG. 49E), the display mode of the hold memory display is the first special mode. The mode changes to the second special mode (lattice pattern in the example shown in the figure) (FIG. 49F). By doing so, the display mode can be changed in multiple stages from the time when the hold memory display is displayed until the display result of the variable display based on the hold memory display is derived and displayed. The interest of the aspect change effect can be further improved. As described above, even when the display mode change effect for the same hold storage display (or active hold display) is executed a plurality of times, the first display mode change effect is executed and 2 It is desirable that the proportion of the effect mode to be determined is different between the case where the effect of the change in the display mode is executed. By doing in this way, since the possibility that the production | presentation of the display mode change of the same production | generation aspect will generate | occur | produce continuously falls, the interest of the production | presentation of a display mode change can be improved.

  In addition, when the display mode change effect corresponding to the active hold display and the hold storage display is executed at the same time, if the display mode of the active hold display changes, the display corresponding to the changed display mode of the active hold display A change notification effect is executed (that is, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be lit in a mode corresponding to the display mode of the active hold display after the change), and the display mode of the active hold display does not change, and the display mode of the hold storage display Change, the display change notification effect corresponding to the changed display mode of the hold memory display is executed (that is, the notification LED 19 is controlled to be in a lighting state in a mode corresponding to the display mode of the hold memory display after the change). It may be.

  Further, when the display mode of a plurality of hold storage displays changes due to the effect of the display mode change, the display change notification corresponding to the display mode of the hold storage display stored first (that is, the variable display is performed first) An effect may be executed, or a display change notification effect corresponding to the display mode of the on-hold storage display changed to a display mode with a higher expectation may be executed. When the display modes of the plurality of hold storage displays change, as described above, it is necessary to allow or completely allow the prefetch effect restriction flag processing in step S67101 at a certain rate. Further, as a specific control for executing the display change notification effect corresponding to the display mode of the hold storage display stored in advance, for example, when the display change notification effect by the hold storage stored in advance is being executed When the middle flag is set and the flag is set, execution of the display change notification effect in the stored storage stored later is restricted. In addition, an execution schedule flag is set when a pre-reading effect by the previously stored hold storage is scheduled to be executed, and if the flag is set, execution of the display change notification effect of the hold storage stored later is restricted. You may control so that it is. Furthermore, as specific control for executing the display change notification effect corresponding to the display mode of the hold storage display that has been changed to a display mode with a higher expectation, for example, a final display mode determination table shown in FIG. An execution flag is set for the hold memory determined to be the second special mode having a higher expectation level that is a big hit than the one special mode, and if the flag is set, execution of the display change notification effect of the hold memory is restricted. To be controlled. Further, for example, when the previously stored storage is the first special mode and the stored memory stored later is the second special mode, until the stored storage stored later changes to the second special mode, The display change notification effect may be executed in the first special mode of the storage stored in the first storage, and then the display change notification effect may be executed in the second special mode of the storage stored later. Of course, conversely, when the previously stored storage is the second special mode and the stored memory stored later is the first special mode, until the stored memory stored later changes to the first special mode, The display change notification effect may be executed in the first special mode of the storage stored later, and the display change notification effect may be executed in the first special mode of the storage stored later.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 stores the hold stored later when there are at least two combined hold storage display units 18c that hold the final display of the hold display in the first special mode or the second separate mode. The notification LED 19 is controlled so as not to execute the display change notification effect corresponding to the stored display mode change effect until the display change notification effect corresponding to the previously stored display mode change effect is stored. May be. Specifically, an execution flag is set when the display change notification effect by the stored storage previously stored is scheduled or is being executed, and the display change notification of the stored storage stored later is performed while the flag is set. Execution of production is restricted. Accordingly, when one display change notification effect overlaps with the other display change notification effect, the display change notification using the notification LED 19 is determined by not deciding to execute one of the display change notification effects. It is possible to avoid the problem that the occurrence frequency of the effect is lowered and to increase the occurrence frequency of the display change notification effect.

  In addition, when the display mode of the stored storage previously stored changes from the special mode to the first special mode or the second equivalent mode, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the display change notification of the previous stored memory. You may control LED19 for alerting | reporting so that the display change alerting | reporting effect of the hold memory memorize | stored later may not be performed until it complete | finishes. Accordingly, the display change notification effect of the stored storage stored later overlaps the display change notification effect of the stored storage stored previously, and the display change notification effect is avoided while the subsequent display change notification effect is not executed. The frequency of production can be increased.

  Further, when the notification means for performing the display change notification effect uses the frame LED 28, the decoration LED, or the like instead of the notification LED 19, the LED performs other effects (for example, during variable display) when executing the display change notification effect. May be controlled by super-reach production. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may prioritize and execute the lighting control by another effect, and may perform control so as not to execute the display change notification effect. Thereby, the display change notification effect can be executed without interfering with other effects.

  Further, in the display change notification effect, the first special mode or the second classification is performed after the display mode change effect including the suggestion effect that changes the display mode by the arrow as shown in FIG. You may make it control so that the specific color corresponding to an aspect may be lighted by LED19 for alerting | reporting. Thereby, it is possible to clearly notify the player that the display mode change effect has ended and the hold display mode has changed to the first special mode or the second different mode. Of course, the lighting control by the notification LED 19 may be at another timing such as during the effect of changing the display mode.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a gaming machine (pachinko game) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, a production symbol, etc.) that can identify each of them. Machine 1), a display means (for example, an effect display device 9), and a specific display corresponding to a variable display of identification information (for example, an active hold display displayed on the active hold display unit 18e, or a combined hold storage display) Specific display means for causing the display means to execute the on-hold storage display displayed on the unit 18c (for example, the portion in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S653, S656, S659, and S662), and the display mode of the specific display Specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs stepping) for executing the specific effect (for example, the effect of changing the display mode). When executing a specific effect, the identification unit (for example, the LED 19 for notification) provided at a position different from the display unit (for example, in the vicinity of the array nail 22) is used. A notification effect executing means (for example, a portion in which the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8201 to S8207) for executing a notification effect (for example, a display change notification effect) corresponding to the effect is provided. A normal mode (“◯” in this example: see FIG. 43A) and a special mode different from the normal mode (in this example, six lines are drawn outside “O”: FIG. 44). (See (B)) and a special mode different from the normal mode and the special mode (in this example, “X” is included in “O”, or two “X” s are included in “O”: FIG. 42 (B1) (B2) The specific effect executing means changes the specific display from the normal mode to the special mode or the special mode (for example, the micro computer 100 for the effect control uses the first pre-read effect pattern in step S67107). When it is determined to be executed and step S67112 is executed), a specific effect that changes the specific display from the special mode to the special mode (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the prefetch effect in step S67107 with the second prefetch effect pattern) The notification effect execution means does not execute the notification effect when the display means executes the specific display of the special mode (for example, the effect control micro). The computer 100 is specially reserved for storage in step S8201. When it is determined to contain the like). With such a configuration, the discomfort of the notification effect corresponding to the special mode can be reduced while preventing the player from overlooking the specific effect.

  In this embodiment, the case where the notification LED 19 is provided in the vicinity of the array nail 22 is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be provided in the vicinity of the second start winning opening 14 or in the vicinity of a member such as a windmill serving as a branching point of whether to be guided to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14.

  Further, in this embodiment, for example, the case where the notification LED 19 is provided as the notification means and the display change notification effect is executed using the notification LED 19 is described. The LED 19 is not limited. For example, a sub effect display device may be provided in addition to the main effect display device 9, and a display change notification effect corresponding to the display mode change effect may be executed using the sub effect display device. . Further, a plurality of light emitters may be provided, and the number of light emission may be varied according to the change in the display mode due to the display mode change effect. For example, one light emitter may emit light when the first special mode is changed, and two light emitters may emit light when the second special mode is changed. Further, a specific sound effect may be output as a display change notification effect corresponding to the display mode change effect. Also in this case, it is possible to notify the player of the effect of the display mode change effect by changing the output sound effect.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrated the case where the production | presentation of a display mode change was performed during the fluctuation | variation of an effect design, the timing to perform and the content to suggest are not restricted to this, For example, the change stop of an effect design This may be performed in order to suggest a change from a lost symbol to a jackpot symbol by re-lottery when the symbol is stopped). Also, this is done to suggest that the big hit type will be promoted from the normal big hit to the probable big hit or the number of rounds will increase during the stoppage of the production symbols (stop of the big hit symbol) or during the big hit game. May be.

  Further, the content suggested by the display mode change effect may be, for example, a probability change expectation that the big hit type at the big hit is a probable big hit, or the number of rounds at the big hit game varies depending on the big hit type. For example, the expected number of rounds may increase the number of rounds. Further, for example, if the configuration is controlled to the latent probability changing state in which it is not possible to recognize that the sudden probability change big hit has occurred, the latent expectation degree controlled to the latent probability changing state may be used. In addition, for example, if the number of times to be controlled to the probability change state or the time-short state after the big hit game is set, the expectation degree for those numbers may be used.

  In this embodiment, the display change notification effect corresponding to the display mode change effect is executed. For example, the display mode change effect and the display change notification effect corresponding to the display mode change effect are executed. This may be realized by providing a process table in advance and selecting and executing the process table according to the setting result in the effect setting process.

  Note that the structure described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a game system called a so-called portable interlocking system. A gaming system called a mobile-linked system generally has a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined privilege for a player based on the predetermined information output by the gaming machine. A privilege granting device for performing the granting process.

  Specifically, in the gaming system as described above, the gaming machine has a predetermined condition such as the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the so-called consecutive resort number (the number of jackpots during the probability variation state), the number of mission achievements, etc. It is stored as a history, and a two-dimensional code or the like is displayed as predetermined information when the game ends. Further, the player uses a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function to photograph the two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine and transmits it to a Web server (privilege granting device) on the Internet. Then, the Web server manages the game history of the player based on the received information, and performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege according to the game history. For example, the Web server transmits a digital content such as image content or music content to the player's mobile terminal as a predetermined privilege, or transmits a predetermined password to the player's mobile terminal. When the next game is played, the display screen of the gaming machine is processed so as to be customized according to the preference of the player.

  When the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to the gaming system as described above, for example, it is assumed that a specific condition is executed and a big hit is made and a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the number of times is determined by the Web server. It may be managed as a game history. Then, according to the number of times that a specific effect is executed and a big hit, digital content may be transmitted as a predetermined privilege, or the display screen of the gaming machine may be customized.

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip 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 is not reach, 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 appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, 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 the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  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. 3). 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 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 embodiment, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses game media such as the above and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine that is controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game is based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 production | presentation display apparatus, 13 1st start winning port, 14 2nd starting winning port, 18c total pending storage display part, 19 LED, 20 special variable winning ball device, 22 array nail, 31 game control board (main board), 56 CPU, 560 game control microcomputer, 80 effect control board, 100 effect control microcomputer, 101 effect control CPU, 109 VDP.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified,
Display means;
Specific display means for causing the display means to execute specific display corresponding to variable display of identification information;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect related to the display mode of the specific display;
A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect corresponding to the specific effect using a notification means provided at a position different from the display means when executing the specific effect;
The display mode of the specific display includes a normal mode, a special mode different from the normal mode, a special mode different from the normal mode and the special mode,
The specific effect execution means can execute a specific effect that changes the specific display from the normal mode to the special mode or the special mode, and a specific effect that changes the specific display from the special mode to the special mode. Yes,
The notification effect execution means does not execute the notification effect when the display means executes the specific display of the special mode.

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