JP2015186749A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a decrease in a performance effect.SOLUTION: As specific performances relating to whether hold display becomes a specific mode, a first specific performance, and a second specific performance having higher degree of expectation of the hold display becoming a specific mode than the first specific performance can be executed. When the hold display does not become a specific mode regardless of execution of the second specific performance, the execution of the first specific performance is limited with the hold display as a target. Specific performances are executed at different ratios according to the number of pieces of stored hold information.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine. Specifically, based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified can be variably displayed and specified as a display result of the variable display The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result is derived and displayed.

  Conventionally, there has been a pachinko gaming machine that can change the hold display displayed on the effect display device by the action of the character displayed on the effect display device (for example, Patent Document 1). There are multiple types of characters (for example, butterflies and bees) that act.

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  However, there is a possibility that the effect of the effect may be reduced when the ratio of changing the hold display varies depending on which of the plurality of types of characters acts.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a reduction in effect of production.

(1) A start condition after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14) provided in the game area (for example, the game area 7). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable state, and the big hit game is not executed) A plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol) that can be identified based on each are variably displayed, and a specific display result (for example, a jackpot display result) is displayed as a variable display result. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when
A range of a predetermined upper limit storage number (for example, 4 for each of the first and second special symbols) for variable display of identification information for which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the start area A holding storage means (for example, first and second holding storage buffers in FIG. 7) that can be stored as holding information in
Hold display means (for example, the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d) capable of holding display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage unit;
Predetermining means (for example, a game control micro) for determining, based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means, whether or not the display result of variable display is to be the specific display result when the start condition is satisfied. A computer 560, steps S61 and S71 in FIG. 12, and
When the game medium passes through the start area, a passage time determination means (for example, a game) for determining whether or not a variable display result based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means becomes the specific display result. A control microcomputer 560, step S220 in FIG. 11, and
Specific mode display means (for example, production) that can change the hold display corresponding to the hold information that is the object of the determination to a specific mode (for example, blue or red) according to the determination by the passage time determination unit. The control microcomputer 100, the hold control is displayed in step S729 in FIG. 17, and the change effect or change gaze effect determined in step S518 and step S524 in FIG. 22 is started in step S506 in FIG. It is executed with the production of the pattern, and the hold memory is changed or cannot be changed.)
As a specific effect (for example, a change effect by character A, B, a change gasset effect) regarding whether or not the hold display is the specific mode, a first specific effect (for example, a change effect by character A, a change gasset effect) and the relevant Specific effect means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) capable of executing a second specific effect (for example, a change effect or change effect by a character B) having a higher expectation that the hold display becomes the specific mode than the first specific effect. 100, the change effect and the change gaze effect determined in steps S518 and S524 in FIG. 22 are executed in the effect control pattern effect started in step S506 in FIG. 21, and the hold memory is changed or changed. I ca n’t make it happen.)
When the second specific effect is executed but the on-hold display is not in the specific mode (for example, when the change gaze effect is executed on the character B), the first specific effect is executed on the hold display. Specific effect restricting means for restricting the effect (for example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 and the change gass effect of character B are executed, in step S525 and step S526 in FIG. If the character B gasset execution flag in the buffer is stored to indicate completion, and it is determined in step S523 that there is a pending storage of character B gasase execution, the process does not proceed to step S524, and the change gasset effect is determined. Note that the change of the character A is not limited to the fact that the change effect of the characters A and B is not executed at all. If the execution of the center effect is at least restricted, the change effect of the character A is not executed at all or is executed with a low probability, and the change effect of the character A and the change effect of the character B The gaze effect may be restricted or may not be restricted at all.)
The specific effect means executes the specific effect at a different rate according to the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means (see, for example, FIGS. 19 and 20).

  According to such a configuration, the second specific effect with high expectation is executed, but the hold display is not in a specific mode, and the player is disappointed, but the same hold display is targeted. It is possible to prevent the player from being further discouraged by executing the first specific effect having a lower degree of expectation than the second specific effect. Further, specific effects are executed at different rates depending on the number of stored hold information. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a reduction in effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific effect means executes the specific effect during variable display prior to variable display based on hold information corresponding to the hold display related to the specific effect (for example, determined in steps S518 and S524 in FIG. 22). The change effect and the change effect are executed with the effect control pattern effect started in step S506 of Fig. 21. Thus, when the hold display is being made, the change effect or the change effect is made with respect to the hold display. Production is performed.)

  According to such a structure, the interest of the game during the variable display of identification information can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The specific mode display means may change the hold display corresponding to the hold information subjected to the determination by the passage time determination means from a predetermined mode (for example, white) to a first specific mode (for example, blue). The second specific mode that is possible and has a high expectation that the display result of the variable display based on the hold information becomes the specific display result from the first specific mode than the first specific mode (for example, see FIG. 19). (For example, refer to FIG. 19 and FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, the expectation can be increased step by step. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The specific mode display means displays the hold display through the specific effect at a different ratio between when the determination result that the specific display result is obtained is obtained by the passage time determination unit and when the determination result is not obtained. Or a process for setting the hold display to the specific mode without passing through the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. Then, the ratio of the case where it is not changed and the case where it is changed in the middle is different.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the specific effect is executed. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
When a game medium passes through the start area, whether or not to put the hold display corresponding to the hold information generated by the passage of the game medium into the specific mode, and before the variable display based on the hold information is started The holding effect determining means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S726 in FIG. 17, step S727) is further provided for determining at which timing the specific effect is to be executed and the type of the specific effect.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in processing load other than when the starting area is passed.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the area | region which preserve | saves data, such as a random number corresponding to the pending | holding memory | storage in the game control microcomputer side. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal 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 production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice determination processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the presentation side hold | maintenance memory buffer which is an area | region which preserve | saves the data corresponding to the hold memory by the microcomputer for production control. It is explanatory drawing which shows a change pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a change timing determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a change production determination table and a change effect production determination table. It is a display screen figure for demonstrating the effect display which changes a hold display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change gusset effect determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a 1st display screen figure for demonstrating the production | presentation display which changes the hold display in a modification. It is a 2nd display screen figure for demonstrating the production | presentation display which changes the hold display in a modification.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine. A starting area provided in the gaming area is a gaming medium. Based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after passing, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed, and it is advantageous for the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is controlled to a specific gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) It is stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols may fluctuate in synchronization with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol may be switched. An effect that is 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol and This is started based on the fact that the variation display of the second special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and the display result (when the variation display time (variation time) elapses) The stop symbol is derived and displayed. In the present embodiment, regarding the special symbol variable display, when both the first execution condition based on the first special symbol and the second execution condition based on the second special symbol are satisfied, the variable display of the second special symbol Is preferentially established over the start condition of the first special symbol variation display, and the second special symbol variation display is preferentially executed. 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 won at the second start winning opening 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous to the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability / base after the big hit game is ended, the number of open times (number of rounds) in the big hit, and the open time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, as the big hit types, a normal big hit, a probable big hit, and a sudden probable big hit (hereinafter also referred to as “surprising big hit”) are provided.

  By winning the jackpot (the jackpot determination based on winning the start is determined to be a jackpot), the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. The big hit gaming state is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. In the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined opening state end condition (a predetermined round opening time has elapsed in the opening state or a predetermined number (for example, 10) ) Is closed in response to the establishment of an open end condition that a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until a predetermined number of times of release (final round) in the jackpot gaming state is reached.

  In the present embodiment, the round opening time is 29 seconds, 29 seconds, and 0.5 seconds for each of the normal jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, and the sudden hit jackpot. In addition, the number of times of opening is normally 15 times, 15 times, and 2 times for each of the big hit, the probability variation big hit, and the sudden big hit.

  In this way, in the big hit, the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely short and it is virtually impossible to win the big prize opening, and the prize ball (the prize ball paid out for the prize) is substantially It is a big hit that cannot be obtained. In addition, the winning big hit may be a big hit from which a prize ball is obtained.

  After the big hit gaming state, the big hit probability is controlled to a low probability state with a normal probability or a high probability state in which the probability is improved (probability fluctuation state, also referred to as a probability change state for short). The high probability state is one of special game states that are advantageous for a player different from the specific game state.

  In the present embodiment, the probability change big hit and the sudden big hit are controlled to a high probability state, and the normal big hit is controlled to a low probability state. In the present embodiment, the high-probability state continues until the special symbol variation display is performed 100 times or until the next jackpot occurs, whichever comes first. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high probability state may be continued until the next big hit.

  Further, after the big hit gaming state, the base is controlled to a high base. The base is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. The high base state is one of the special game states that is advantageous for the player, which is different from the specific game state. Note that the base may be controlled to the high base state or the low base state depending on the type of the big hit after the big hit gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the base after the big hit is a high base for any of the normal big hit, the probability variation big hit and the sudden big hit. In the present embodiment, the high base state continues until the special symbol change display is performed 100 times or until the next big hit occurs, whichever comes first. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high base state may be continued until the next big hit. In this case, the high base state is controlled on the premise that the high probability state is in effect.

  As a method of controlling to the high base state, for example, there is a method of controlling to the electric chew support control state in association with the short time state. The short-time state is a state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened compared to the non-short-time state. The electric chew support control state means that by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, thereby making it easy to win the variable winning ball device 15 It is a state that becomes higher (higher approach, higher frequency). This control is called electric Chu support control because it is a control that facilitates winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip.

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

  In addition, as the electric chew support control, the high base state is realized by executing any one of the above-mentioned normal symbol shortening control, normal symbol probability changing control, opening time extension control, and opening frequency increase control. You may make it. In addition, as the electric chew support control, any combination of any two of the above-described normal symbol shortening control, normal symbol probability changing control, opening time extension control, and opening number increase control, or any three of them is possible. The high base state may be realized by any combination of the two controls.

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

  In this embodiment, terms indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state are “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, “high accuracy low base state”, and Use “highly accurate base state”. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state may be controlled to a short time state and a high base state. As described above, the transition time to the short-time state and the high base state reduces the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state occurs, an effective start winning is likely to occur and a big hit game is performed. Is likely to be increased. Since the start condition and the end condition of the control are the same in the short-time state and the high-base state, the state controlled to the short-time state and the high-base state may be representatively indicated by the term short-time state. In some cases, this term is used as a representative.

  In addition to the big hit, a small hit that opens the big winning opening may be provided by an opening pattern based on the number of times of opening and the opening time similar to the sudden big hit. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. If such a small hit is provided, when it is not informed whether or not the probability change state has been made after the end of each hit gaming state of the sudden hit big hit and the small hit, seeing the open pattern, Even when the player recognizes which one has been executed, there are two types of hits that result in the same opening pattern, so it is difficult for the player to know whether or not it is in a probabilistic state. Even when the probability variation state is not actually set, the player's sense of expectation for the probability variation state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 via an input port (not shown). Enter. 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 push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via an input port (not shown). In addition, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of the engineer to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to an input port (not shown). Input through. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via an output port (not shown), thereby causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (type, 2R normal jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, or 15R probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination) ). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types of 15R probability variable big hit, 2R probability variable big hit, and 2R normal big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

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

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

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

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

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

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. ), The type of jackpot is determined as one of “normal jackpot”, “probable big hit”, or “probable jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

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

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

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

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (C), the ratios determined for the jackpots that are in a high probability state are the same. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table has a higher ratio of selection of big hits (15 round big hits) with a larger number of rounds in the big hit gaming state than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and the jackpot game There is a high ratio of selecting big hits (15 round big hits) with a substantial number of possible winnings in the state. Therefore, when the second special symbol is a big hit than the first special symbol, the player has a higher degree of advantage with respect to winning the big prize opening (for example, there are substantially more rounds that can be won). The game is controlled to a big hit gaming state as an advantageous state.

  In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the sudden big hit is not selected in the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C, the abrupt big hit can be selected, but more accurate than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. Data may be set so that the selection ratio for jackpots is high.

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

  The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (XX is a variation pattern number). And each command 80XX corresponds to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. Since the variation pattern command is transmitted with a value specifying the variation pattern set in the EXT data, a variation pattern command different for each variation pattern is transmitted. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect symbol variation display.

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

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden hit jackpot).

  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 and transmitted for each round, the command indicating that the special prize opening is open 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. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the big prize opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the big prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) for opening the big prize opening designating round 1 is transmitted, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is ended. Is sent after a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for designating round 10.

  The commands A301 to A303 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden hit jackpot).

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

  The command C001 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting opening has been won. The command C002 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that a start winning has been won at the second start opening.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are effect control commands (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In the case of the first start port, XX is 01, and in the case of the second start port, XX is 02. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a display result prefetching command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation pattern prefetch command indicating what variation pattern is to be obtained from the winning determination result. In the case of the first start port, XX is 01, and in the case of the second start port, XX is 02.

  These display result prefetching commands and variation pattern prefetching commands are commands that are transmitted when a start winning is generated. The game control microcomputer 100 extracts random numbers 1 to 3 at random when a start winning occurs, and stores them as hold storage information. Based on the hold information, the random numbers are also determined at that time. The fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation and the result of the hit are judged. This is called “look ahead”. The game control microcomputer 100 transmits an indication result prefetch command and a variation pattern prefetch command based on the prefetch result to the effect control board 80.

  The variation pattern includes a plurality of types of variation patterns depending on the variation time, whether to reach, whether to reach, whether to win or not. The variation pattern of “reach out” means a display result that forms a reach symbol, but a display result that is a deviated display result as a combination of display results of all symbols, or a variation pattern that derives such a display result.

  The types of variation patterns are divided into a plurality of types such as “non-reach”, “normal reach”, “long reach”, and “super reach”, for example. The type of “non-reach out” is a type that does not become reach but becomes out of reach. As described above, the type of “super reach” is a type set so that a big hit is likely to occur. The “normal reach” type is a type in which the variation time is relatively short among the types set so that the big hit is unlikely to occur compared to the super reach type. The “long reach” type is a type in which the variation time is longer than the normal reach among the types set so that the big hit is less likely to occur than the super reach type. The ROM 54 of the game control microcomputer 560 stores a variation pattern type determination table indicating the correspondence between the random value for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) and the variation pattern type to be selected.

  As the variation pattern type determination table, a table used when the display result is out of place, a table selected when the display result is a probable big hit, a table selected when the display result is an odd big hit, There is a table that is selected when the display result is usually a big hit. For example, in the variation pattern type determination table used when there is a deviation, the determination value of the random value (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 0 to 99 for the variation pattern type of non-reach, the variation pattern of normal reach The type is determined to be 100 to 199, the long reach variation pattern type is 200 to 229, and the super reach variation pattern type is 230 to 251.

  In each variation pattern type determination table, a random value (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to each selectable variation pattern type.

  One or more variation patterns belong to each variation pattern type. For example, the variation pattern type of “non-reach” is “no reach”, “no reach B”, the variation pattern type of “normal reach” is normal reach A, normal reach B, and the variation pattern type of “long reach” is long. Each variation pattern of super reach A and super reach B belongs to the variation pattern type of reach A, long reach B, and “super reach”. Different variation patterns of the same type have different variation times (to the extent that they do not become other types) or the contents of the production. The ROM 54 of the game control microcomputer 560 stores, for each variation pattern type, a variation pattern determination table that indicates the correspondence between the variation pattern random number (random 3) and the variation pattern to be selected.

  When selecting and determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern type is determined using the random value for determining the variation pattern (random 2), and then the variation pattern is determined using the random value for determining the variation pattern (random 3). The

  Further, the table used for determining the variation pattern as described above (the table for determining the variation pattern type and the table for determining the variation pattern) includes a table for the normal state (low base state) and a time reduction state (high base state). State) and time table. The change pattern is determined using these tables depending on the gaming state. For example, the table used for determining the variation pattern in the short-time state is, for example, a variation pattern that becomes reach (particularly, a variation pattern of super reach) as compared with the table used to determine the variation pattern in the normal state. Data is set so that the ratio of selecting a fluctuation pattern with a relatively long fluctuation time is low. Since the variation pattern is selected at such a ratio, as a result, the average variation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the normal state (non-time-short state).

  The table used to determine the variation pattern in the short-time state has the same selection ratio of each variation pattern as compared to the table used to determine the variation pattern in the normal state, but the variation time of each variation pattern is the same. It may be shorter than that in the normal state. For example, by selecting a table used for determining a variation pattern in which the variation time is halved compared to that in the normal state in the time reduction state, the average variation time is controlled to be shorter in the time reduction state. be able to.

  Further, the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern may be controlled so as to be changed in accordance with the number of reserved memories when starting the fluctuation display. For example, a variation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved memories when starting variable display is a predetermined number (for example, three) or more, and a variation pattern determination table used when it is less than the predetermined number B is provided. The variation pattern determination table A associates each variation pattern with the random number random 3 so that the variation pattern with a shorter variation time is selected in comparison with the variation pattern determination table B. In this way, when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, it is easy to select a variation pattern with a short variation time, and it is possible to promote digestion of the reserved memory. As a result, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the occurrence of an invalid start prize that is not stored on hold even though the start prize has been won.

  As described above, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM and the random number value (random 3) extracted for the variation pattern determination.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage information) such as random numbers corresponding to holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side.

  As shown in FIG. 7, on the game control microcomputer 560 side, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is stored in the first reserved memory buffer as the first reserved memory means. Is secured. 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 as the second reserved storage means. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer store data such as random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number.

  In such a first hold storage buffer, hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is stored. In the second hold storage buffer, determination result hold storage data corresponding to hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored.

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

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

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer. In this variation pattern setting process, in addition to the variation pattern command, one of the first and second symbol variation designation commands is selected depending on which one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed. Sent.

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

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. The CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not turned on, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213).

  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 (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S1214). Specifically, in the process of S1214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. (Stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the time reduction flag (the flag set when the time reduction state and the high base state are set) is set (S1215A) and whether or not the big hit state is being set (S1215B). If the hourly flag is not set and the game is not in the big hit state, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (S1216). The determination process at the time of winning is based on the data of various random numbers stored in association with the detected start winning, whether or not the variation display corresponding to the starting winning is a big hit, the big hit type, the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern Is a process of executing a process of determining in advance not at the start of the variable display but at the start winning prize. Next, the CPU 56 transmits to the effect control microcomputer 100 a display result look-ahead command that can identify the determination result of the jackpot type at the time of starting winning (the determination of whether or not the jackpot and the determination result of the jackpot type). The display result prefetch command transmission process to be executed is executed (S1217). Further, the CPU 56 executes a variation pattern prefetch command transmission process for transmitting a variation pattern prefetch command that can specify the detected variation pattern determination result at the time of start winning to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218).

  In the case where either the time reduction flag is set or in the case of the big hit state, the CPU 56 does not execute the processing from S1216 to S1218, and advances the processing to S1219.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (S1219). When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S1211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S1212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S1219. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, the process is terminated. If the second start port switch 14a is on, 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 (S1222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter has reached the upper limit value, the process is terminated.

  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 (S1223).

  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 saving (storing) them in the save area in the second reserved storage buffer (S1224). Specifically, in the process of S1224, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. (Stored).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process similar to S1216 (S1226). Next, the CPU 56 transmits a display result prefetch command that can specify the detected display result at the time of starting winning a prize (determination of whether or not the big hit and determination of the big hit type) to the effect control microcomputer 100. A prefetch command transmission process is executed (S1227). Further, the CPU 56 executes a variation pattern prefetch command transmission process for transmitting a variation pattern prefetch command that can specify the detected variation pattern determination result at the time of start winning to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command (S1229) and ends the process.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the winning time determination process in S1216 and S1226. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1214 and S1224 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (S220).

  In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing and the big hit type are determined, or the variation pattern (variation pattern type) is determined in the variation pattern setting processing. In addition, the display of the variation based on the start winning is started at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 separately. Before being awarded, a winning determination process is executed to determine whether or not to win in advance, and the type and variation pattern of the jackpot in advance. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern are predicted in advance before the variation display of the production symbol is executed, and the production control CPU 101 produces the production based on the determination result at the time of winning, as will be described later. A pre-reading notice is executed to predict that a big hit will be given while the symbols are changing.

  In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice can be executed only for the first special symbol when it is not in the high base state and in the big hit state, and only the second special symbol is executed in the high base state and the big hit state. A pre-reading notice can be executed as a target. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in any state, the pre-reading notice may be executed for both the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol. In addition, the pre-reading notice may be executed for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol during the low base state, and for the second special symbol during the high base state. Good.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state. High probability high base state and high probability low base state). It is confirmed whether or not a probability variation flag (high probability flag) indicating that it is set is included (S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1214 and S1224 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222).

  It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state of probability variation has been made in S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display based on the start winning is actually started. is there. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, depending on the number of times of change) after confirming in S221 whether or not it is in a probable variation state at the time of starting winning, until the actual display of variation based on that starting winning is started. When the game state changes, the game state may change from the probability change state to the normal state between the change count up to 100 times and after 100 times. Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see S61 to be described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change of the game state in the currently stored storage is specified, and a determination at the time of starting winning is made based on the changed game state. Also good.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data indicating “out of” in the display result prefetch command. (S223).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1214 and S1224. (S226). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process of S1215 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first special) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “surprise big hit”, or “normal big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process of S1226 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 5C is used. It is used to determine whether the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “surprise big hit”, or “normal big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type as a display result prefetch command (S227). For example, if it is determined that “probability big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating “probability big hit” in the display result prefetch command. In addition, when it is determined that the “surprise big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data indicating “the big hit big hit” in the display result prefetch command. Further, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data indicating the “normal big hit” in the display result prefetch command.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) extracted in steps S1214 and S1224 to change the display results set in steps S223 and S225. The pattern is determined (S226). For example, in S226, with respect to the reserved storage data to be determined for the variation pattern, the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and the variation pattern type determination The variation pattern type and the variation pattern type are determined using the random number for random use (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3). This determination is performed by the same method as the above-described determination of the variation pattern type and the variation pattern type. For example, if the random number value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is 240, it is within the range of the determination value of the super reach variation pattern type, and therefore, it is determined to be the super reach variation pattern type. Further, it is determined whether the variation pattern is the super reach A or the super reach B depending on whether the random number for the variation pattern determination (random 3) is the determination value of the super reach A or the determination value of the super reach B. Is done.

  It should be noted that the determination based on the game state change or the like may be made based on information such as the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number in the holding storage buffer when the start winning is generated.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variation pattern prefetch command (S227). For example, when the variation pattern of super reach A is determined, the EXT data corresponding to super reach A is set in the variation pattern prefetch command.

  In addition, there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the time is short in S221 at the time of starting winning, and before starting the changing display based on the starting winning actually. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed from the time when it is determined whether or not the time is short in S226 to the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the game state is changed depending on the number of times of change). In the case of a change, the gaming state may change from the short-time state to the normal state at the time when the number of changes is up to 100 times and after 100 times. Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not always match.

  In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change of the game state in the currently stored storage is specified, and a determination at the time of starting winning is made based on the changed game state. Also good. In addition, the game state when the variation display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the time reduction flag and the time reduction counter for the hold storage data to be determined for the variation pattern And selecting a table to be used for determining the variation pattern based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), the variation pattern determination random number The variation pattern is determined using (Random 3).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating "second" is set (S53). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S54).

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

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory. That is, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially established over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. Therefore, when there is reserved storage data corresponding to both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the second special symbol is prioritized over the first special symbol and the variable display is executed.

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

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

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

  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.

  One is subtracted from the count value of the total pending memory number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total pending memory number (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  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. (S60). 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 storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the holding storage buffer, and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1214 of the start port switch passing process or S1225 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

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

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game (S307 in FIG. 9), and then the condition that the special symbol and the effect symbol are displayed a predetermined number of times or the next jackpot is determined. When the earlier condition is satisfied, the variable display is ended and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation jackpot”, “7” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “successful big hit”, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined as “normal jackpot”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process.

  In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In step S130, a stop symbol is derived and displayed. If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Further, a symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 is set (S131). Thereby, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139.

  When the big hit flag is set, the set flag of the probability variation flag and the short time flag is reset (S134), and the big hit start 1 designation is specified in the production control microcomputer 100 according to the determined hit type. One of the command, jackpot start 2 designation command, or jackpot start 3 designation command (big hit start designation command) is set (S135).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in order to return the control state to the normal state once when the big hit occurs (S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (for example, the time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot control timer (S137), and the special symbol process flag is opened to the jackpot opening. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the preprocessing (S305) (S138). Thereafter, in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the big winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning opening is opened and a round is started.

  If it is determined in S132 that the big hit flag has not been set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state has been set (S140). In the present embodiment, the hour / short flag is set until the fluctuation display that is out of place is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after any of the big hits of the normal big hit, the probable big hit, and the sudden big hit. When the hour / short flag is set, either the high-accuracy base state or the low-accuracy base state is set. If the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to S146. As a result, in the low-accuracy low-base state that is neither the probability variation state nor the short-time state, the low-accuracy low-base state is maintained when the variability display that is out of place ends. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be displayed in the time reduction state (high base state) (remaining number of times) is decremented by 1 (S141).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction counter has become 0 (S143). If the value of the time reduction counter has not become 0, the process proceeds to S146 described later. As a result, in the time reduction state, the time reduction state due to the high base state is maintained until the fluctuation display that is out of place is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times). On the other hand, the time reduction flag is reset when the value of the time reduction counter reaches 0, and the probability variation flag is also reset if the probability variation flag is set (S144). As a result, when the high-accuracy base state or the low-accuracy base state is reached after the big hit gaming state is finished, if the fluctuation display that is out of place does not occur until a predetermined number of times (100 times is executed), the low Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S145), and proceeds to S146, whereby fluctuations that are out of place in the time-saving state are obtained. When the display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times), the time-short state due to the high base state ends, and the state shifts to the low probability low base state.

  In addition to the short-time counter, a probabilistic variable counter is provided that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be displayed (remaining frequency) in the probabilistic state (high probability state). May be.

  When the process proceeds to step S146, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  As a result of the variable display, when the big win is achieved, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed to control the big winning game state. Is done.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big prize winning control timer set before the big hit end process is executed (S150). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (S151). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, the big hit flag is reset (S152).

  Next, based on the big hit type data described above, it is confirmed whether the big hit type to be ended is a probability variation big hit or a sudden big hit (S153). In S153, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55. When the type of jackpot to be ended is a probability big hit or a sudden big hit, a probability variation flag is set (S154). Thus, the high probability state is controlled. Then, in order to specify the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, a probability change state designation command is transmitted (S155). Thereby, in the production control microcomputer 100, it is recognized that it is in a certain change state. When the type of jackpot to be finished is not a probability big hit or a sudden big hit, the probability variation flag is not set and the process proceeds to S157.

  Next, a time reduction flag is set (S157). As a result, the time-saving state is controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, when the time reduction flag is set and controlled to the time reduction state, control is also made to the high base state based on the setting of the time reduction flag (while the time reduction flag is not set). Sometimes in a low base state). After the time reduction flag is set, a time reduction state designation command is transmitted in order to identify the gaming state after the big hit gaming state (S158). Thereby, in the production control microcomputer 100, it is recognized that the time is short.

  Next, the value of the time reduction counter is updated to 100 (S160). Then, in order to specify the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, a time reduction number designation command is transmitted (S161). Thereafter, in S163, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and the process is terminated. In the case of the present embodiment, by S153 to S160, the probability variation flag is not set at the time of normal big hit, but the time reduction flag is set, so that the low probability high base state is set after the big hit gaming state, and the probability variation big hit and the sudden big hit In each case, the probability variation flag is set and the time reduction flag is set, so that a high probability and high base state is established after the big hit gaming state.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

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

  On the side of the effect control board 80, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 31 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is, for example, an interruption that occurs when an effect control INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on. The effect control CPU 101 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 31 via the relay board 77 among the input ports included in the I / O. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in an effect control buffer setting unit in a RAM mounted on the effect control board 80, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads out various effect control commands stored in the effect control command reception buffer, analyzes the received effect control command, and sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command. Is set (command analysis processing: S704).

  In this embodiment, the data constituting the production side hold storage buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the production control buffer setting unit. The effect-side reserved memory buffer includes an effect-side reserved memory buffer for the first special symbol and an effect-side reserved memory buffer for the second special symbol. Each production-side reserved storage buffer corresponds to the storage area (buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (“4”) of the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Area) is provided. When there is a start prize at the first start prize slot 13 or the second start prize slot 14, commands such as a first or second start prize designation command, a display result prefetch command, and a variation pattern prefetch command are displayed on the main board. 31 to the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 distinguishes the command in the order received at the time of the start winning, based on the first or second start winning designation command, corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The command thus stored is stored in an empty area of the production-side reserved storage buffer for the corresponding first special symbol or second special symbol. If the command is normally received, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” in each rendering side on-hold storage buffer. The stored command is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area (the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) every time the display of variation of the effect design is started. Shifted.

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

  Next, a random number for determining the stop symbol for the effect symbol and a random number for determining the selection of various effect contents (an effect pattern for pre-reading notice (change pattern of change display, change timing, change effect, and change gas effect to be described later)) And random number update processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers (such as other random numbers for effect determination) (S706). Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

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

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on determining whether the game is out of play or jackpot based on the display result designation command and determining the jackpot type when the jackpot is hit.

  For example, when the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit are obtained, a big hit display result (a display result of a doublet) determined in advance corresponding to the big hit type is determined. When the winning hit is a winning big hit, the chance of a combination of symbols other than the big winning symbol combination is determined as the display result. When it is a big hit, it includes the case where the chance is the display result after reaching the reach state. In addition, when it is out of place, the combination of the left, middle, and right effect designs that do not have a flat eye is randomly determined as the result of the out-of-order display. However, if the change pattern command is a command that specifies that the reach is out of reach, the result of the out-of-order display that can form a reach design in which the left and right symbols are aligned during the change display is determined. On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern command is a command that specifies that the reach pattern is not reached (usually change), the display result of non-reach that does not form a reach design in which the left and right symbols are aligned during the change display (non-reach) Determine the detachment.

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) executes a prefetch notice determination process (S700) to be described later.

  Unlike the reach effect, during the effect symbol variation display, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, or an effect operation different from the effect symbol variation display operation, such as a message image display or voice output, etc. Depending on the situation, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be in the reach state, there is a possibility that the reach production by super reach may be executed, or the variation display result may be a “hit” Etc., a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance.

  The notice effect includes a notice effect called a prefetch notice effect (also referred to as a prefetch notice). In the pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is “big hit” according to the production mode before the variable display that is subject to notice (the notice target) of the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is executed. It is a notice effect that warns of the possibility of becoming. In comparison with the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that is executed after the start of the variable display to be notified is called a single notice effect (also referred to as a single notice or a notice effect during variable display). Here, the pre-reading notice effect is a jackpot notice effect, but may be a notice effect for notifying the possibility of reaching.

  In the effect control process, after executing the pre-reading notice determination process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): A process for performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  Effect symbol variation start process (S801): This is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (effect symbol) to be started.

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern.

  Effect symbol variation stop process (S803): This is a process of performing control to stop the variation display of the effect symbol (effect symbol) and derive and display the display result of the variation display (final stop symbol).

  Big hit display process (S804): This is a process of performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big win after the end of the variation time.

  In-round processing (S805): Processing for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing.

  Post-round processing (S806): processing for controlling display between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing.

  Big hit end effect process (S807): In the effect display device 9, it is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the prefetch notice determination process executed in S700 of FIG. Referring to FIG. 17, in the pre-reading notice determination process, effect control CPU 101 first receives the first and second start winning designation commands by confirming the data in the effect side holding storage buffer. It is determined whether or not (S720). If it is determined that it has not been received, the effect control CPU 101 ends the prefetch notice determination process and returns the process to be executed to the caller process. On the other hand, when determining that it has been received, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not a start winning-related command including a display result prefetch command and a variation pattern prefetch command has been newly received (S721). Specifically, in S721, based on referring to the value of the prefetch determination processed data in the effect side storage buffer, it is determined whether there is data indicating the newly received start winning related command, It is confirmed whether or not a command related to starting prize is newly received.

  If it is determined that these commands have not been received, the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S725 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that a new command has been received, the process to be executed proceeds to S723A.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the presentation side on-hold storage buffer that is an area for storing data corresponding to the on-hold storage on the presentation control microcomputer 100 side. Referring to FIG. 18, each of the effect-side reserved storage buffer for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 18A and the effect-side reserved storage buffer for the second special symbol shown in FIG. Similarly to the reserved storage buffer on the game control microcomputer 560 side described in 7, the storage areas corresponding to the upper limit values (4 in the present embodiment) of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are respectively It is secured. The effect side reserved storage buffer for the first special symbol and the second special symbol is formed in the RAM 103.

  In the production-side reserved storage buffer, display results (disappearance, normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden hit big hit), and variation pattern prefetch command associated with each of the first and second hold memories are shown. Predetermined data such as data for specifying the variation pattern (type and type of variation pattern) indicated by is stored.

  Further, in the effect-side hold storage buffer, various processes described later related to the determination of the effect of the pre-reading notice are performed, so that the change pattern and the change timing and the character B gase execution are associated with each of the hold memories. Data specifying the completed flag is stored. The change pattern indicates a pattern for changing the hold display. The change timing indicates a timing at which the hold display is changed. The character B gasse execution completion flag is a flag indicating whether or not the character B gasse effect has been executed. Although illustration is omitted, each pre-reading determination processed data indicating whether or not there is data indicating the newly received start winning-related command is stored in the production side hold storage buffer. Stored in correspondence with the data indicating the start winning-related command. As the pre-reading determination processed data, data indicating that execution has been performed when determination processing (S723A to S725, S726 to S729 in FIG. 17) related to the effect of the pre-reading notice as described later is executed. As described above, the data stored in the storage areas “1” to “4” in such an effect-side reserved storage buffer is stored in the first storage area ( The area stored in the buffer number “1”) is deleted, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted.

  FIG. 24 is a display screen diagram for explaining the effect display for changing the hold display. As shown in FIGS. 24 (A) to 24 (C), the hold memory indicated by the hold display of the first hold memory display unit 18c is digested, and the effect display device 9 produces the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91. , 92, 93 are displayed.

  When it is determined to perform the pre-reading notice effect for the hold display, as shown in FIG. 24D, the character 95 is displayed on the effect display device 9 when the effect symbol variation display is started. . Then, as shown in FIG. 24E, when the character 95 acts on the hold display, the “change effect” for changing the hold display from the white white mode hold display 18cA to the colored mode hold display 18cB different from white. , Or as shown in FIG. 24 (F), it is assumed that the character 95 acts on the hold display, and the “change gaze effect” that does not actually change and the white state hold display 18cA does not change is executed. . Here, the “action” on the hold display is an effect that the character 95 hits the hold display with a hammer, but is not limited to this, and is an effect that gives the player the impression that the hold display is changed. That's fine. In addition, as an effect when the white state hold display 18cA does not change, an effect in which the character 95 acts on the hold display but the white state hold display 18cA does not change may be performed.

  Character 95 is character A, and character B is a character having a shape different from that of character 95, although not shown. As shown in FIG. 27, which will be described later, the character B may be a character 95B having the same shape as the character 95 but having a different pattern or color (for example, a hair pattern or color).

  Returning to FIG. 17, next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a new first winning prize has been received (a first starting prize designation command has been received) (S <b> 723 </ b> A). When it is determined that the first start winning is made, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the time-short state and the big hit state (during the big hit game state) (steps S723B and S723C). The effect control microcomputer 100 stores in the RAM 103 game state specifying data for specifying whether or not the current game state is a short-time state and a probable change state, and the game state specification data is stored in the normal state as described above. The current gaming state can be recognized by updating when receiving the state command, the short time state command, and the probability changing state command. The determination as to whether or not the time is short in step S723B is made by confirming the game state specifying data. In addition, the determination as to whether or not the big hit gaming state is in step S723C is based on the value of the above-described effect control process flag, S804 to S807 (may be limited to rounds such as S805 and S806). This is performed by confirming whether or not an effect related to the big hit gaming state is being executed.

  If it is determined that the first start winning is not newly made, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start winning is newly received (the second start winning designation command is received) (S723D). ). When it is determined that the second start winning is made, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is in the short-time state or the big hit state (in the big hit game state) (steps S723E, S723F).

  Note that, as shown in steps S1215A to S1218 in FIG. 10, during the time-short state (high base state) or big hit state, a command for pre-reading advance notice for the first start winning (display result pre-read command, change) Pattern prefetch command) is not sent. When a command for pre-reading notice (display result pre-reading command, variation pattern pre-reading command) is received in step S721, the first start winning is always not in the short-time state or the big hit state. Therefore, if YES is determined in step S721, it is always determined NO in steps S723B and S723C if YES is determined in step S723A. Therefore, the processing from step S723A to step S723C may be omitted.

  When it is determined that the first start winning is made during the short-time state or the big hit state, and when it is judged that the second start winning is made and neither the short-time state nor the big hit state is in effect, the effect control CPU 101 Then, the process to be executed is advanced to step S725.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first start winning is not in the short-time state and the big hit state, and when it is determined that the second start winning is in the short-time state or the big hit state, the CPU 101 for effect control Determines whether the display result indicated by the display result prefetch command is a big hit or the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern prefetch command is a super reach variation pattern based on the newly received start winning-related command (S724). This determination is made based on whether the EXT data of the display result prefetch command is a big hit or the EXT data of the variation pattern prefetch command is data indicating super reach. If it is determined that neither of these is true, the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to step S725.

  In step S725, the production control CPU 101 displays the current reserved storage in a normal manner (white in the present embodiment). After that, the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the display result is a big hit or a super reach fluctuation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the big hit or the super reach is lost, and a fluctuation pattern determination table according to the number of reserved memories. Based on the above, a change pattern of the hold display is determined (S726). Here, the change pattern is determined based on whether it is a big hit or super-reaching, but is not limited to this. The determination may be based on whether the super reach is a big hit or the super reach is off. In other words, when it is a big hit but not super reach, the change pattern of the hold display may not be determined.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a change pattern determination table. Referring to FIG. 19, the change pattern for changing the hold display does not change (keep white) “no change (white)”, “blue” to change to blue, “red” to change to red. And a pattern of “blue → red” that changes from blue to red before digestion of the reserved memory is included.

  In the change pattern determination table, allocation of random values of random counters for change pattern determination for each change pattern is determined according to whether the jackpot or super-reach is off and the number of reserved storage. In the process of determining the change pattern as in S726, a random value for determining the change pattern is extracted, and the change pattern corresponding to the extracted value is selected and determined using the change pattern determination table.

  In this change pattern determination table, the distribution is determined so that the expectation of a big hit is higher in the case of “red” than in the case of “blue” or “no change (white)”. In other words, when the big hit is determined, the “red (white)” and “blue” ratios for the ratios where “no change (white)” and “blue” are determined are less than when the super reach is determined to be off. The distribution is determined so that the rate at which “

  Further, in this change pattern determination table, the distribution is determined so that the expectation of a big hit is higher in the case of “blue → red” than in the case of “red”. In other words, the ratio of “blue → red” to the ratio of “red” is determined in the case where it is determined to be a big hit, compared to the case where it is determined to be out of super reach. The distribution is determined so as to be high.

  If “blue” or “red” is determined as the change pattern when the number of reserved storages is 1, the reserved display is displayed in blue or red from the beginning without white display.

  Returning to FIG. 17, next, the CPU 101 for effect control determines a change timing for changing the hold display based on the table corresponding to the determined change pattern (S727).

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a change timing determination table. Referring to FIG. 20, FIG. 20A is a change timing determination table when it is determined to be a big hit and “blue” or “red” is determined as the change pattern. FIG. 20B is a change timing determination table when it is determined that superreach is out of place and “blue” or “red” is determined as the change pattern. FIG. 20C is a change timing determination table when it is determined to be a big hit and “blue → red” is determined as the change pattern. FIG. 20D is a change timing determination table when it is determined that super-reach is lost and “blue → red” is determined as the change pattern.

  The change timing when the change pattern of “blue” or “red” is determined is “at the time of winning” which is changed at the timing of the start winning prize, and from the white to blue at the timing of the second variation display after the winning of the start prize. Or “white → blue / red” to change to red, “white → white → blue / red” to change from white to blue or red at the timing of the third variation display after starting winning, “White → white → white → blue / red” that changes from white to blue or red at the timing of the fourth variation display from the beginning to the beginning is included. Note that whether to change to “blue” or “red” at the timing of “blue / red” is determined according to the result selected using the change pattern determination table of FIG.

  When the change pattern of “blue → red” is determined, the change timing is “blue → red”, which is changed in the order of blue and red in two fluctuation displays, and blue, red, red in three fluctuation displays. Change in the order of “blue → red → red”, change in blue, blue, red in the order of three changes “blue → blue → red”, change in order of white, blue, red in the order of three changes Change in “white → blue → red”, change in blue, red, red, red in the order of 4 changes “blue → red → red → red” change in order of blue, blue, red in 4 changes display , Change in the order of red “blue → blue → red → red”, change in blue, blue, blue, red in the order of 4 changes display “blue → blue → blue → red”, change in the order of 4 times Change white, white, blue, red in the order of “white → white → blue → red” and change white, blue, blue, red in the order of 4 fluctuations, “white → blue → blue → red” , And change in the order of white, blue, red, red in four fluctuation displays To include "white → blue → red → red".

  In the change timing determination table, distribution of random numbers of random counters for change timing determination with respect to respective change timings is determined according to the change pattern, jackpot or superreach, and the number of reserved memories. In the process of determining the change timing as in S727, a random number for determining the change timing is extracted, and the change timing corresponding to the extracted value is selected and determined using the change timing determination table.

  In the change timing determination table for the change pattern of “blue” or “red”, the expectation that becomes a big hit is higher when changing in the slow timing fluctuation display than when changing in the early timing fluctuation display. As described above, the distribution is determined. In other words, when it is determined to be a big hit, the late timing relative to the rate at which the change timing to change to blue or red is determined earlier than when the super reach is determined to be off The distribution is determined so that the rate at which the change timing for changing to blue or red is determined becomes high.

  Moreover, in the change timing determination table for the change pattern of “blue → red”, in the change timing determination table, the red color in the late timing variation display changes to the red color in the early timing variation display. However, the distribution is determined so that the expectation level for a big hit is high. In other words, when it is determined to be a big hit, it is red at a later timing relative to the rate at which the change timing to change to red is determined at an earlier timing than when it is determined to be a super-reaching shift. The distribution is determined so that the rate at which the change timing to be changed is determined is high.

  Returning to FIG. 17, next, the effect control CPU 101 stores the determined change pattern and change timing as data related to the corresponding start winning in the effect side holding storage buffer as shown in FIG. 18 ( S728). Then, the production control CPU 101 displays the hold display for the current hold storage in the form (color) of the first stage of the determined change pattern. After that, the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process executed in S801 of FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result of the variation display based on the received display result designation command (S500). The stop symbol may be determined based on the variation pattern command.

  Specifically, in S500, when a big hit variation pattern is designated, the stop symbol of the effect symbol that is the jackpot display result set corresponding to each big hit is determined, and the variation pattern that becomes the reach by the loss is designated. If a change pattern that does not become reach due to a loss is specified, the stop symbol of the effect symbol that results in a non-reach symbol and an outlier display is determined. To do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a prefetch notice setting process (S501). The pre-reading notice setting process is a process for determining a specific aspect for the basic form of the change effect determined in the pre-read notice determination process of FIG. 17 at the time of starting winning immediately before the change display in which the change effect is executed. It is. The prefetch notice setting process will be described later.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute a notice other than the look-ahead notice (a notice effect such as a jackpot notice executed only in one variation), and determines an effect mode when the notice is executed. The process is performed (S502).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol determined in S500, the change pattern specified by the change pattern command, the change effect determined by the above-described prefetch notice setting process, and the determination in S502. An effect control pattern that enables execution of various effects such as a notice effect, which is executed with the current variation display, is determined (S503).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern determined in S503 (S504). Specifically, the ROM 102 stores a plurality of types of process table data capable of executing various types of effect control, and the effect control pattern determined as described above can be executed from among the plurality of types of data. Is selected in S504. Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table (S505).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs various effect devices (the effect display device 9 as effect parts, the effect data) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control of various lamps as parts and the speaker 27 as an effect part is started (S506). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of the light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the change time specified by the change pattern command in the change time timer (S507), and the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the effect symbol changing process (S802). (S508).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the prefetch notice setting process executed in step S501 of FIG. FIG. 22A shows the main process of the prefetch notice setting process. Referring to FIG. 22A, in the prefetch notice setting process, first, the production control CPU 101 determines which of the first and second symbol variation designation commands has been received in order to perform the present variation display. Based on the confirmation of the data in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined whether or not it is at the start of the variation of the first special symbol (S511). If it is determined that the first special symbol variation start time, the effect control CPU 101 executes the detailed setting process of the pre-reading notice for the first reserved memory (S512). The detailed setting process will be described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the time of starting the change of the first special symbol, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not it is the time of starting the change of the second special symbol by checking the same data as in S511 ( S513). If it is determined that the second special symbol variation starts, the effect control CPU 101 executes detailed setting processing for prefetching advance notice for the second reserved memory (S514). The detailed setting process will be described later.

  After step S512, step S514, and when it is determined that the second special symbol change is not started, the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the effect symbol change start process of the calling source of this process. In addition, since it cannot be NO in step S513, the process of step S513 may be omitted.

  FIG. 22B shows a detailed setting process which is a subroutine of a prefetch notice setting process. Referring to FIG. 22B, in the detailed setting process, for the first or second reserved memory that is the target of the detailed setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first stores the data in the effect-side reserved storage buffer. By checking, it is determined whether or not there is a next reserved memory (S515).

  When it is determined that there is the next reserved memory, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the effect-side reserved memory buffer in FIG. 18 and determines whether or not the reserved memory is the reserved memory for which the changed effect is to be executed. Is determined (S516). Specifically, it is determined whether or not “blue”, “red”, or “blue → red” is stored as a change pattern of the reserved storage in the rendering side reserved storage buffer.

  If it is determined that the hold storage with the change effect is present, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the effect-side hold memory buffer of FIG. 18 and the hold memory is the hold memory whose change display is the current change display. It is determined whether or not there is (S517). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the mode (color) of the pending display of the current variation display is changed at the change timing of the pending storage in the rendering side on-hold storage buffer.

  When it is determined that the hold memory has reached the change timing, the effect control CPU 101, based on the change effect determination table, shows a specific aspect of the change effect for the hold memory (in this embodiment, the character A or A mode of which one of the characters B acts on the hold display) is determined (S518). The information that can specify the determined change effect is stored in the RAM 103 together with information that can specify the number of the change effect for the reserved storage. In step S503 of FIG. 21 described above, an effect control pattern for executing a change effect is determined based on this storage, and the change effect is executed based on the effect control pattern in step S506. Is executed.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of a change effect determination table and a change gas effect determination table. Referring to FIG. 23A, the change effect determination table is a change effect for a specific mode of change effect (a mode of which character A or character B acts on hold display) according to the change pattern. Distribution of random values of the random counter for determination is defined. In the process of determining the change effect as in S518, a random value for change effect determination is extracted, and the change effect corresponding to the extracted value is selected and determined using the change effect determination table.

  In the change effect determination table, the distribution is determined so that the direction in which the effect by the character B is executed is higher than the case in which the effect by the character A is executed. That is, in the case of determining the change effect, the distribution is determined so that the rate at which the change effect by the character B is determined is higher than the rate at which the change effect by the character A is determined.

  Further, in the change effect determination table, the expectation that the hold display changes to a more expected aspect (red) when the change effect by the character B is executed than when the change effect by the character A is executed. The distribution is determined so that the degree becomes high. That is, the distribution is determined so that the ratio of the change effect by the character B to the ratio of the change effect by the character A is higher in the case of the red change than in the case of the blue change. .

  The correspondence relationship between the change effect mode and the expectation may be another relationship. For example, when the change effect by the character A is executed, the expectation to change to blue or red is higher than when the change effect by the character B is executed, but when the change effect by the character B is executed, The distribution may be determined so that the degree of expectation for changing to a mode with a high degree of expectation (red) is higher than when the change effect by the character A is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 22, after step S <b> 518, the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to step S <b> 515 and determines whether or not there is a next reserved memory. Thus, the processing from step S516 to step S518 is executed.

  If there is no next hold memory, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a change effect is determined for any of the hold memories (S521). If the change effect is determined for any one of the stored memories (YES in S521), the change effect effect is not executed, and thus the process of determining the change effect effect in step S524 is not executed. Is returned to the prefetch notice setting process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, if no change effect has been determined for any pending storage (NO in S521), the process from step S522 to step S526 is executed to determine whether or not to execute the change effect effect. To do.

  First, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an on-hold storage that has already changed to red (S522). If it is determined that there is a pending storage that has already changed to red (YES in S522), the process for determining the change gaze effect in step S524 is not executed, and the process to be executed is referred to as the prefetch notice setting process of the caller of this process Return to. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered by executing a change gaze effect with a low degree of expectation even though there is a red hold display with the highest degree of expectation that a big hit will occur. .

  When it is determined that there is no on-hold storage that has changed to red (NO in S522), the effect control CPU 101 refers to the character B gasset executed flag shown in FIG. It is determined whether there is a pending storage that has been completed (S523). If it is determined that there is an on-hold storage in which the change gaze effect by the character B has been executed (YES in S523), the process for determining the change gaze effect in step S524 is not executed, and the process to be executed is called this process. Return to the original prefetch notice setting process.

  Thereby, although the change effect by the character B with high expectation is executed, the player is discouraged because the hold display color remains white and does not become blue or red. In spite of this, for the same hold display, the change effect by the character A having a lower expectation than the change effect by the character B is executed, which is a gas effect, the color of the hold display remains white and blue or red In addition, the player can be further discouraged from being discouraged.

  When it is determined that there is no on-hold storage in which the change gaze effect by the character B has been executed (NO in S523), the effect control CPU 101 changes based on the change gaze effect determination table (character A, character B). ) Is determined (S524). Information that can identify the determined change gaze effect is stored in the RAM 103. In step S503 of FIG. 21 described above, an effect control pattern for executing a change gasset effect is determined based on this storage, and in step S506, the change gasset effect is executed based on the effect control pattern.

  Referring to FIG. 23 (B), the change gaze effect determination table determines whether a specific mode of change gaze effect (either character A or character B executes the change gaze effect, depending on the number of reserved memories, The distribution of random values of the random counter for determining the change effect for the manner in which the change gas effect is not executed is defined. In the process for determining the change effect effect such as S524, a random value for change effect determination is extracted, and the change effect effect corresponding to the extracted value is selected and determined using the change effect effect determination table.

  In the change gusset effect determination table, the distribution is determined such that the greater the number of reserved memories, the higher the ratio at which the change gusset effect is determined to be executed relative to the ratio at which the change gusset effect is determined not to be executed. . On the other hand, as the number of reserved memories increases, the allocation is determined so that the ratio at which the change gaze effect is determined to be executed is lower than the ratio at which the change gase effect is determined not to be executed. Also good.

  Moreover, in the change gasse effect determination table, the expectation that the hold display changes is higher when the effect by the character B is executed than when the effect by the character A is executed, regardless of the number of reserved memories. As described above, the distribution is determined. That is, when determining the change gaze effect, the distribution is determined so that the ratio at which the change A effect is determined by the character A with respect to the ratio at which the change G effect by the character B is determined is high.

  Further, in the change gaze effect determination table, the hold display is more expected when the change effect by the character B is executed than when the change effect by the character A is executed, regardless of the number of reserved memories. The distribution is determined so that the degree of expectation for changing to the aspect (red) is high. That is, when determining the change gaze effect, the distribution is determined so that the ratio at which the change gase effect is determined not to be executed with respect to the ratio at which the character A or character B is determined to be changed is increased.

  The correspondence relationship between the change gaze effect mode and the expectation may be another relationship. For example, when the effect by the character A is executed, the degree of expectation that the hold display changes is lower than when the effect by the character B is executed, but when the effect by the character B is executed, the character A The distribution may be determined so that the degree of expectation that changes to a mode with a high degree of expectation (red) is lower than when the effect is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 22, after step S <b> 524, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the change gaze effect by the character B is determined in step S <b> 524 (S <b> 525). When it is determined that the change gaze effect by the character B has not been determined (NO in S525), the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the prefetch notice setting process of the calling source of this process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the change gaze effect by the character B is determined (YES in S525), the effect control CPU 101 stores all the hold memories currently stored in the effect side hold storage buffer shown in FIG. The corresponding character B gasase execution completion flag is stored so as to indicate execution completion (S526). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the prefetch notice setting process of the caller of this process.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), in the change gasse effect determination table, the mode of the hold display at the decision timing (for example, any hold display is white, blue, red) Depending on a certain aspect, a combination of white, blue, and red on-hold display or an arrangement order aspect, the probability of determining whether or not to execute the change gaze effect and whether or not to execute the change gaze effect is made different. In the second embodiment, in the change-gase effect determination table, the probability of determining the change-gase effect mode and the execution of the change-gase effect is varied depending on the hold display mode at the determination timing.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a change-gase effect determination table in the second embodiment. Referring to FIG. 25, the change gaze effect determination table is a specific example of the change gaze effect according to the number of reserved memories and the mode of hold display (in this embodiment, whether blue or red is included). The distribution of the random number of the random counter for determining the change effect for the mode (a mode in which either the character A or the character B executes the change gaze effect or not) is determined. In the process of determining the change effect effect as in S524 of FIG. 22, a random value for change effect determination is extracted, and the change effect effect corresponding to the extracted value is selected and determined using the change effect effect determination table. .

  In the change gaze effect determination table, if the number of reserved memories is the same, the change display mode is executed for the ratio at which it is determined that the change gaze effect is not executed if there is a change in the mode of the hold display. The distribution is determined so that the rate at which it is determined is high. On the other hand, if the number of stored storages is the same, it is determined that the one with a change in the display mode of the holding display will execute the changing gash effect for the ratio at which it is determined not to execute the changing gash effect. The distribution may be determined so that the ratio of the distribution is low.

  Also, in the change gaze effect determination table, if the hold display mode (the mode in which the hold display is only white, or the blue or red color in the hold display) is the same, the change gaze effect is executed as the number of reserved memory increases. The distribution is determined so that the ratio at which it is determined to execute the change gaze effect with respect to the ratio at which it is determined not to be performed becomes high. On the other hand, when the hold display mode is the same, the greater the number of hold memories, the lower the rate at which the change gaze effect is determined relative to the rate at which the change gaze effect is determined not to be executed. In addition, the distribution may be determined.

  Also, in the change gasse effect determination table, the hold display changes more when the effect by the character B is executed than when the effect by the character A is executed, regardless of the number of reserved memories and the mode of hold display. The distribution is determined so that the degree of expectation is high. That is, when determining the change gaze effect, the distribution is determined so that the ratio at which the change A effect is determined by the character A with respect to the ratio at which the change G effect by the character B is determined is high.

  Further, in the change gasse effect determination table, regardless of the number of reserved memories and the mode of hold display, when the change effect by the character B is executed, the hold display is more effective than when the change effect by the character A is executed. The distribution is determined such that the degree of expectation that changes to a more highly expected aspect (red) is high. That is, when determining the change gaze effect, the distribution is determined so that the ratio at which the change gase effect is determined not to be executed with respect to the ratio at which the character A or character B is determined to be changed is increased.

  The correspondence relationship between the change gaze effect mode and the expectation may be another relationship. For example, when the change gaze effect by the character A is executed, the expectation that the hold display changes is lower than when the change gaze effect by the character B is executed, but the change gaze effect by the character B is executed. In such a case, the distribution may be determined so that the degree of expectation for changing to a mode with a high degree of expectation (red) is lower than when the change gaze effect by character A is executed.

[effect]
Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

(1) A start condition after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14) provided in the game area (for example, the game area 7). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable state, and the big hit game is not executed) A plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol) that can be identified based on each are variably displayed, and a specific display result (for example, a jackpot display result) is displayed as a variable display result. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when
A range of a predetermined upper limit storage number (for example, 4 for each of the first and second special symbols) for variable display of identification information for which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the start area A holding storage means (for example, first and second holding storage buffers in FIG. 7) that can be stored as holding information in
Hold display means (for example, the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d) capable of holding display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage unit;
Predetermining means (for example, a game control micro) for determining, based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means, whether or not the display result of variable display is to be the specific display result when the start condition is satisfied. A computer 560, steps S61 and S71 in FIG. 12, and
When the game medium passes through the start area, a passage time determination means (for example, a game) for determining whether or not a variable display result based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means becomes the specific display result. A control microcomputer 560, step S220 in FIG. 11, and
Specific mode display means (for example, production) that can change the hold display corresponding to the hold information that is the object of the determination to a specific mode (for example, blue or red) according to the determination by the passage time determination unit. The control microcomputer 100, the hold control is displayed in step S729 in FIG. 17, and the change effect or change gaze effect determined in step S518 and step S524 in FIG. 22 is started in step S506 in FIG. It is executed in the production of the pattern, and the hold memory is changed or cannot be changed.).

(1-1) In addition to the configuration of (1) described above, the gaming machine further includes:
As a specific effect (for example, a change effect by character A, B, a change gasset effect) regarding whether or not the hold display is the specific mode, a first specific effect (for example, a change effect by character A, a change gasset effect) and the relevant Specific effect means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) capable of executing a second specific effect (for example, a change effect or change effect by a character B) having a higher expectation that the hold display becomes the specific mode than the first specific effect. 100, the change effect and the change gaze effect determined in steps S518 and S524 in FIG. 22 are executed in the effect control pattern effect started in step S506 in FIG. 21, and the hold memory is changed or changed. I ca n’t make it happen.)
When the second specific effect is executed but the on-hold display is not in the specific mode (for example, when the change gaze effect is executed on the character B), the first specific effect is executed on the hold display. Specific effect restricting means for restricting the effect (for example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 and the change gass effect of character B are executed, in step S525 and step S526 in FIG. If the character B gasset execution flag in the buffer is stored to indicate that it has been executed, and it is determined in step S523 that character B gasset execution has been held, the process does not proceed to step S524, and a change gasset effect is produced. In addition, it is not limited to the fact that the change effect of characters A and B is not executed at all, If the execution of the change gaze effect is at least restricted, the change effect of the character A is not executed at all, or is executed with a low probability, and the change effect of the character A and the change effect of the character B, The change gaze effect may be restricted or may not be restricted at all.

  According to such a configuration, the second specific effect with high expectation is executed, but the hold display is not in a specific mode, and the player is disappointed, but the same hold display is targeted. It is possible to prevent the player from being further discouraged by executing the first specific effect having a lower degree of expectation than the second specific effect. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a reduction in effect.

(1-2) In addition to the configuration of (1) described above, the gaming machine further includes:
As a specific effect (for example, a change effect by the characters A and B, a change gasset effect) regarding whether or not the hold display is the specific mode, the first specific effect (for example, the change effect by the character A, the change gasset effect) and the first 2 Specific effect means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, the change effect determined in step S518 and step S524 in FIG. 22 and the change effect) The effect is executed with the effect of the effect control pattern started in step S506 of FIG. 21, and the hold memory is changed or cannot be changed.)
The specific aspect display means includes
The display result of the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold information that is the object of the determination by the passage time determination means is based on the first specific mode (for example, blue) and the hold information rather than the first specific mode. It is possible to set the second specific mode (for example, red) with high expectation (for example, see FIG. 19) as the specific display result (for example, see FIGS. 19 and 24),
After execution of the second specific effect, the hold display is set to the second specific mode at a higher rate than after execution of the first specific effect (for example, after execution of the change effect on character B, Compared with the execution of the change effect, the hold display is made red at a higher rate (see FIG. 19).
The gaming machine further includes:
When the second specific effect is executed but the on-hold display is not in the specific mode (for example, when the change gaze effect is executed on the character B), the first specific effect is executed on the hold display. Specific effect restricting means for restricting the effect (for example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 and the change gass effect of character B are executed, in step S525 and step S526 in FIG. If the character B gasset execution flag in the buffer is stored to indicate completion, and it is determined in step S523 that there is a pending storage of character B gasase execution, the process does not proceed to step S524, and the change gasset effect is determined. Note that the change of the character A is not limited to the fact that the change effect of the characters A and B is not executed at all. If the execution of the center effect is at least restricted, the change effect of the character A is not executed at all or is executed with a low probability, and the change effect of the character A and the change effect of the character B The gaze effect may be limited or may not be limited at all.

  According to such a configuration, the second specific effect having a high ratio of the second specific aspect having a higher expectation level that is the specific display result than the first specific aspect is executed, but the hold display is changed to the second specific aspect. Instead, although the player is discouraged, for the same hold display, the first specific effect in which the hold display is in the second specific mode at a lower rate than after the execution of the second specific effect. It is possible to prevent the player from being executed and further discouraging the player. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a reduction in effect.

(1-3) In addition to the above-described configuration (1-1), the gaming machine further includes:
The specific effect means executes the specific effect at a different rate according to the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means (see, for example, FIGS. 19 and 20).

  According to such a configuration, the second specific effect with high expectation is executed, but the hold display is not in a specific mode, and the player is disappointed, but the same hold display is targeted. It is possible to prevent the player from being further discouraged by executing the first specific effect having a lower degree of expectation than the second specific effect. Further, specific effects are executed at different rates depending on the number of stored hold information. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a reduction in effect.

(1-4) In addition to the configuration of (1-2) described above, the gaming machine further includes:
The specific effect means executes the specific effect at a different rate according to the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means (see, for example, FIGS. 19 and 20).

  According to such a configuration, the second specific effect having a high ratio of the second specific aspect having a higher expectation level that is the specific display result than the first specific aspect is executed, but the hold display is changed to the second specific aspect. Instead, although the player is discouraged, for the same hold display, the first specific effect in which the hold display is in the second specific mode at a lower rate than after the execution of the second specific effect. It is possible to prevent the player from being executed and further discouraging the player. Further, specific effects are executed at different rates depending on the number of stored hold information. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a reduction in effect.

(1-5) In addition to the above-described configuration (1-1), the gaming machine further includes:
The specific effect means executes the specific effect at a different rate according to the mode of the hold display by the hold display means (see, for example, FIG. 25).

  According to such a configuration, the second specific effect with high expectation is executed, but the hold display is not in a specific mode, and the player is disappointed, but the same hold display is targeted. It is possible to prevent the player from being further discouraged by executing the first specific effect having a lower degree of expectation than the second specific effect. In addition, specific effects are executed at different rates depending on the mode of hold display. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a reduction in effect.

(1-6) In addition to the configuration of (1-2) described above, the gaming machine further includes:
The specific effect means executes the specific effect at a different rate according to the mode of the hold display by the hold display means (see, for example, FIGS. 19 and 25).

  According to such a configuration, the second specific effect having a high ratio of the second specific aspect having a higher expectation level that is the specific display result than the first specific aspect is executed, but the hold display is changed to the second specific aspect. Instead, although the player is discouraged, for the same hold display, the first specific effect in which the hold display is in the second specific mode at a lower rate than after the execution of the second specific effect. It is possible to prevent the player from being executed and further discouraging the player. In addition, specific effects are executed at different rates depending on the mode of hold display. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a reduction in effect.

(1-7) In addition to the configuration of (1-1) described above, the gaming machine further includes:
The specific mode display means is a mode of the first specific effect and the second specific effect (for example, a change effect or a change gusset effect. Specifically, it acts on the hold display or passes without acting on the hold display). Depending on the situation, the hold display is changed to the specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 23, when the hold display is changed to blue or red, a change effect by characters A and B is executed 100%. In the case where the hold display is not changed to blue or red, there is a case where a change effect by characters A and B is executed or a change effect is not executed).

  According to such a configuration, the second specific effect with high expectation is executed, but the hold display is not in a specific mode, and the player is disappointed, but the same hold display is targeted. It is possible to prevent the player from being further discouraged by executing the first specific effect having a lower degree of expectation than the second specific effect. In addition, the hold display is set to the specific mode at a different rate depending on the mode of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a reduction in effect.

(1-8) In addition to the configuration of (1-2) described above, the gaming machine further includes:
The specific mode display means is a mode of the first specific effect and the second specific effect (for example, a change effect or a change gusset effect. Specifically, it acts on the hold display or passes without acting on the hold display). Depending on the situation, the on-hold display is changed to the second specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 23, when the on-hold display is changed to red, 100%, a change effect by characters A and B is executed. If the hold display is not changed to red, the change effect is executed and the hold display is changed to blue, the change gaze effect by the characters A and B is executed, or the change effect is not executed) .

  According to such a configuration, the second specific effect having a high ratio of the second specific aspect having a higher expectation level that is the specific display result than the first specific aspect is executed, but the hold display is changed to the second specific aspect. Instead, although the player is discouraged, for the same hold display, the first specific effect in which the hold display is in the second specific mode at a lower rate than after the execution of the second specific effect. It is possible to prevent the player from being executed and further discouraging the player. In addition, the hold display is changed to the second specific mode at a different rate depending on the mode of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a reduction in effect.

(2) In any of the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-8) above,
The specific effect means executes the specific effect during variable display prior to variable display based on hold information corresponding to the hold display related to the specific effect (for example, determined in steps S518 and S524 in FIG. 22). The change effect and the change effect are executed with the effect control pattern effect started in step S506 of Fig. 21. Thus, when the hold display is being made, the change effect or the change effect is made with respect to the hold display. Production is performed.)

  According to such a structure, the interest of the game during the variable display of identification information can be improved.

(3-1) In any one of the above gaming machines (1-1), (1-3), (1-5), (1-7) and (2),
The specific mode display means may change the hold display corresponding to the hold information subjected to the determination by the passage time determination means from a predetermined mode (for example, white) to a first specific mode (for example, blue). The second specific mode that is possible and has a high expectation that the display result of the variable display based on the hold information becomes the specific display result from the first specific mode than the first specific mode (for example, see FIG. 19). (For example, refer to FIG. 19 and FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, the expectation can be increased step by step. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3-2) In any of the above gaming machines (1-2), (1-4), (1-6), (1-8) and (2),
The specific mode display means changes the hold display corresponding to the hold information subjected to the determination by the passage time determination means from a predetermined mode (for example, white) to the first specific mode (for example, blue). It is possible to change from the first specific mode to the second specific mode (for example, red) (for example, see FIGS. 19 and 24).

  According to such a configuration, the expectation can be increased step by step. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1-1) to (1-8), (2), (3-1), and (3-2),
The specific mode display means displays the hold display through the specific effect at a different ratio between when the determination result that the specific display result is obtained is obtained by the passage time determination unit and when the determination result is not obtained. Or a process for setting the hold display to the specific mode without passing through the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. Then, the ratio of the case where it is not changed and the case where it is changed in the middle is different.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the specific effect is executed. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-8), (2), (3-1), (3-2), and (4),
When a game medium passes through the start area, whether or not to put the hold display corresponding to the hold information generated by the passage of the game medium into the specific mode, and before the variable display based on the hold information is started The holding effect determining means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S726 in FIG. 17, step S727) is further provided for determining at which timing the specific effect is to be executed and the type of the specific effect.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in processing load other than when the starting area is passed.

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Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as an effect to be executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for

  (2) In the said embodiment, you may make it perform a slip effect as an effect performed in a variable display. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

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

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

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

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

  (7) In the variation pattern setting process, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is set differently when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol to be varied is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and less than the predetermined number. By selecting a variation pattern using the variation pattern table, the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number when the number of reserved symbols of each special symbol that displays variation is a predetermined number (for example, 2) or more. As compared with the case of the above, it is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control in which the variation time is shortened. For example, a first variation pattern table used when the number of reserved memories is less than a predetermined number and a second variation pattern table used when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more are provided. The data is set so that the average value of the variation times of the variation patterns selected is shorter than that of the first variation pattern table. Then, when selecting the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, it is checked whether or not the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is equal to or larger than a predetermined number. If the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number, the first variation When the variation pattern is determined using the pattern table and the number of reserved memories is equal to or larger than the predetermined number, the variation pattern may be determined using the second variation pattern table. If such a hold number reduction control is performed, the hold storage information can be digested at an early stage, and generation of useless start winnings can be suppressed, and a big hit gaming state can be generated at an early stage. In addition, such a hold number shortening control calculates the sum hold memory number which added the hold memory information number of the 1st special symbol, and the hold memory information number of the 2nd special symbol, and the said sum hold memory number is specified. You may make it perform on condition that it is more than a number (for example, 3).

  When such hold number reduction control is executed, for example, whether or not the hold number reduction control is executed in order to ensure the consistency between the pre-reading notice and the change display at the time of actual change display. Regardless of the variation pattern table, a specific variation pattern such as a reach variation pattern is determined so that the same variation pattern is determined based on random 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) and random 3 (variation pattern determination random number). Data may be set and control may be performed so that the prefetch notice can be executed for the specific variation pattern. As a variation pattern prefetching command, if a variation pattern type is prefetched without specifying a detailed variation pattern, and a variation pattern type prefetch designation command for designating the prefetched variation pattern type is transmitted, the reach variation pattern For a specific variation pattern such as the above, the variation pattern table data is set so that the same variation pattern type is determined based on random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) without using random 3 as described above. The control may be performed so that the pre-reading notice can be executed for the specific variation pattern.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the variation pattern type determination table used when there is a deviation, the determination value of the random value (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type of non-reach deviation that has the shortest variation time. In the case of performing the hold number reduction control, when the hold number is small (for example, 0 to 2), the determination value is set to 0 to 99 for the variation pattern type of non-reach deviation. When the number of holdings is large (for example, 3 and 4), the determination value is set to 0 to 150 for the non-reach deviation variation pattern type, and the determination value for the variation pattern type of super reach is determined according to the number of stored storages. Do not change. As a result, it is possible to accelerate the digestion of the reserved memory by the non-reach deviation variation display with the shortest variation time. In addition, since the hold storage determined to be super reach at the time of starting winning is determined to be super reach even at the start of fluctuation, it is possible to eliminate the influence on the pre-reading effect related to super reach.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the first specific effect and the second specific effect with a high expectation in which the hold display is in a specific mode than the first specific effect are different in the character A and the character having different shapes, respectively. It was decided to be a production by B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first specific effect and the second specific effect may be different effects. For example, as shown in FIG. 24 and FIG. 26, the same character A (character 95A in the figure) may have different appearance positions or different character sizes. Further, the effects may be different in appearance timing, manner of operation, moving direction, number of characters, sound effects, lighting mode of the effect lamp, and the like. In this case, the effect by the character A (first specific effect) and the effect by the character B (second specific effect) are different in appearance timing, manner of operation, number of characters, sound effect, and light emission of the effect lamp 2 respectively. It corresponds to one production.

  Then, if the hold display is changed to a specific mode (blue, red) at a different rate depending on the mode of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, the effect is performed by the character A as in the above-described embodiment. The display is not limited to the specific mode of the hold display at a different rate depending on whether the character B is an effect, for example, depending on whether the appearance timing of the character is late or early, Depending on whether the method is fast or slow, depending on whether the number of characters is large or small, and whether the sound effect is a normal sound effect or a different sound effect The lighting mode of the effect lamp may be a normal pattern or a different pattern from the normal pattern.

  In addition, it is highly expected that the hold display is a specific display result (a jackpot display result) from the first specific aspect (blue) or the first specific aspect at a different rate depending on the aspect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. If two specific modes (red) are selected, the hold display is displayed in the first specific mode at a different rate according to the mode of the effect by the character A or the character B as in the embodiment described above. To the second specific mode, for example, depending on whether the appearance timing of the character is late or early, or depending on whether the manner of movement is fast or slow, Depending on whether the number of characters is large or small, it may depend on whether the sound effect is a normal sound effect or a sound effect different from the normal sound, and the lighting mode of the effect lamp is a normal pattern Or what is normal Or in accordance with the pattern of the aspects comprising.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, the character A is the character 95 shown in FIG. 24, and the character B is a character having a shape different from that of the character A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 27, the character B may be a character 95B having the same shape as the character 95 but having a different pattern or color (for example, a hair pattern or color).

  (10) FIG. 26 shows a case where the first and third hold displays are the white mode hold display 18cA and the second hold display is the color mode hold display 18cB among the plurality of hold displays. In FIG. 27, all of the on-hold display of the first on-hold storage display unit 18c is the white mode on-hold display 18cA, and among the on-hold display on the second on-hold storage display unit 18d, the first on-hold display is the white mode on-hold display. It shows 18 dB, and the case where the second hold display is the colored state hold display 18 dB is shown.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, there are two special symbols, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the reserved memory for the second special symbol is preferentially digested. Also, in the high base state and the big hit game state, the pre-reading notice effect for the reserved memory of the first special symbol is not executed, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed only for the reserved memory of the second special symbol. I made it. Then, as the pre-reading notice effect, the change effect and the change gaze effect are executed on the hold display of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d for the two special symbols.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change effect and the change gaze effect may be executed only on the first reserved storage display unit 18c of the first special symbol. In this case, if there is a start winning of the second special symbol by the change timing determined at the time of starting winning, the change timing may be shifted until the start winning of the next first special symbol. In such a case, the change effect and the change effect may be stopped.

  Further, the change effect and the change gaze effect may be executed only for the second reserved storage display unit 18d of the second special symbol. Alternatively, for a gaming machine in which two types of special symbols, a first special symbol and a second special symbol, are not provided and one type of special symbol is variably displayed based on the start winning prize, The described change effect and change gasset effect may be applied.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, the reserved memory for the second special symbol is preferentially digested (hereinafter referred to as “preferential digestion”). Specifically, as shown in steps S52 to S54 in FIG. 12, if there is a reserved storage for the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed first.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved memory of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be digested in the winning order (hereinafter referred to as “winning order digest”). In other words, the stored memory for the start winning to the first starting port or the second starting port is stored in the order of winning, and the variable display for the stored storing is executed in the order of winning. Specifically, the hold storage buffer shown in FIG. 7 is changed to store a predetermined number (for example, eight) without distinction between the first start prize and the second start prize, and from step S52 to step S54 in FIG. The process determines whether the first reserved memory is the reserved memory of the first starting port or the reserved memory of the second starting port. Data indicating “1” is set, and data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer if the second starting port is stored on hold.

  In the case of the winning order digestion, the two production side holding storage buffers shown in FIG. 18 are combined into one production side holding storage buffer. At the time of starting winning a prize, in the case of preferential digestion, the processing of FIG. 17 is performed independently in the case of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is executed without distinction between the case of the symbol and the second special symbol.

  At the start of fluctuation, in the case of priority digestion, as shown in FIG. 22A, the detailed setting process of FIG. 22B is executed independently in the case of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, in the case of winning order digestion, the detailed setting process of FIG. 22B is executed without distinction between the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 22, when the change gusset effect of character B is executed, the change gusset effect of characters A and B is not executed at all. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other methods may be used as long as the execution of the change gaze effect of the character A is at least restricted when the change gaze effect of the character B is executed. For example, the change gaze effect of the character A is limited (not executed at all or executed with a low probability), and an effect other than the change gaze effect of the character A (the change effect of the character A and the character B) (Change effect, change effect) may be limited, or may not be limited at all.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, when the character acts on the hold display, the hold display always changes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the character acts on the hold display, the hold display may not change.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, the character displayed on the effect display device 9 acts on the hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a real movable object may act on the hold display.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, when the effect by the character B (second specific effect) is executed, but the reserved display does not become a specific mode, the effect by the character A (first specified) for the reserved display. Execution is restricted by preventing execution. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution may be limited by lowering the execution frequency of the first specific effect for the hold display.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, the execution of the first specific effect is restricted by preventing the effect (first change effect) by the character A from being executed. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the first specific effect may be restricted by preventing not only the gaze effect of the first specific effect but also the true effect (change effect) from being executed. Here, among the specific effects related to whether or not the hold display is in the specific mode, the effect that is in the specific mode is the true effect, and the effect that is not in the specific mode is the gaze effect. For example, if step S518 in FIG. 22 is changed and there is a reserved storage for performing character B gasses, it is determined whether or not to execute a change effect by character B, while character B gasses have been performed. If there is no on-hold storage, it is determined whether or not to execute a change effect by the character A or the character B.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the execution of the first specific effect is limited by preventing the first specific effect and the second specific effect from being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the first specific effect may be limited by preventing the specific effect from being executed regardless of the gaze effect and the true effect.

  (19) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 19, whether or not to execute the change effect (true specific effect) is determined at the time of starting winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to execute a change effect or a change gasse effect (true or a specific effect of gasse) is determined at the time of start winning, whether the specific effect is true or not The type may be determined at the start of fluctuation.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S727 in FIG. 17, the change timing is determined at the time of starting winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change timing may not be determined at the time of starting winning. For example, regarding the change timing, whether or not to change this time may be selected at each start of the change display until the change display corresponding to the target hold display is executed. Specifically, with respect to the hold display for which the change effect is determined to be executed, a random number is extracted to determine whether or not to change this time at the start of the variable display, and the random number value matches a predetermined determination value. If it matches, the change effect is executed for the hold display, and if it does not match, the change effect is not executed. If the change effect is not yet executed when the hold display becomes the first hold display, the change effect is executed. Further, when the change timing is not determined at the time of the start winning prize, whether or not to execute the change effect and the change pattern may be determined at the time of the start winning prize, or not determined at the start winning prize, for example, the fluctuation It may be determined at the start of display.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, whether or not to execute the change effect (specific effect) and the timing to execute the change effect (specific effect) are determined at the start winning prize, and the change effect and change gasses are determined. The type of production (specific production) is determined immediately before the start of fluctuation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of the specific effect may be determined at the time of starting winning as well as whether or not to execute the specific effect and the timing of executing the specific effect.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, when the effect by the character B (second specific effect) is executed, but the on-hold display is not in the specific mode, the character B gase executed flag for all the on-hold storage at that time Is set to “executed” and, as shown in step S523 of FIG. 22, when there is a pending storage that has been executed, in step S524, the character A changes gaze effect (gase effect of the first specific effect) and the character The execution of the first specific effect is restricted by preventing the change gasse effect by B (gase effect of the second specific effect) from being executed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the second specific effect is executed but the on-hold display is not in a specific mode, the first specific effect gasses effect and the second specific effect gasses effect until four reserved memories are consumed. May not be executed. In addition, the true effect of the first specific effect may not be executed. In addition, the second specific effect may be executed even in the case of the gasse effect.

  In addition, when the second specific effect is executed but the on-hold display is not in the specific mode, the timing for determining the true effect of the first specific effect is waited. The execution of the first specific effect may be restricted by forcibly rewriting the true effect.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23A, when changing the hold display, the specific effect by the character A or the character B is always executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the case where the specific effect is not executed may be included when the hold display is changed.

  Even in this case, as in the case of FIG. 23A, in the change effect determination table, when the change effect by the character B is executed, than when the change effect by the character A is executed, It is desirable that the distribution be determined so that the degree of expectation that the hold display changes to a higher expectation mode (red) is increased. That is, the distribution is determined so that the ratio of the change effect by the character B to the ratio of the change effect by the character A is higher in the case of the red change than in the case of the blue change. It is desirable.

  (24) In the embodiment described above, the change pattern is determined at the same rate in the change pattern determination table of FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change pattern may be determined at a different rate for each number of reserved memories.

  (25) The specific effect may be any effect as long as it is an effect related to whether or not the hold display is in a specific mode. It may be an effect only when the on-hold display appears, or an effect on the way from when the on-hold display appears until it is digested. In short, any effect may be used as long as the on-hold display changes. In the embodiment described above, the specific effect is an effect by display, but it may be an effect by sound or light.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the specific effect for the proportion in which the specific effect is not executed is determined in the case where it is determined to be the big hit, than in the case where it is not determined. The distribution is set so that the rate of executing is increased. However, the distribution is not limited to this, and the distribution may be determined so as to be low.

  (27) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, the specific effect is executed at a different rate depending on the mode of the hold display. Specifically, the mode of the hold display is a mode in which the hold display is only white and a mode in which the hold display has blue or red. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode of the pending display is whether or not the pending display has changed, the number of the pending display that has changed, the mode of the pending display change, or a combination thereof. Also good.

  (28) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 25, the distribution is made different depending on whether or not a big hit is made. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the distribution may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit. For example, in the case of a big hit, the distribution may be determined so that the ratio of executing the change effect to the ratio in which the change effect is not executed is higher than in the case of not making the big hit. Further, in the case of a big hit, the distribution may be determined so that the rate at which the change effect is executed relative to the rate at which the change effect is not executed is lower than in the case where the big win is not set.

  (29) In the above-described embodiment, until the high probability state and the high base state are displayed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the special symbol and the effect symbol change display is performed, or the next time a big hit occurs. Until now, whichever comes first. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of the high probability state and the high base state may continue until the next big hit occurs.

  (30) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S522 and step S524 in FIG. 22, when there is no pending storage that has already changed to red, the change gaze effect is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process of step S522 may be omitted. In addition, when there is no reserved memory that is determined to change to red, the ratio for determining the change gaze effect may be improved. In addition, when there is a pending storage that has been determined to change to red, the ratio for determining the change gaze effect may be improved. Thereby, it can be made to expect a player that the change aspect with high expectation is included.

  (31) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S523 and step S524 in FIG. 22, if there is at least one pending display for which the character B gas has been executed, the change gas effect is not determined. As a result, in the above-described embodiment, it is not possible to specify which hold display is applied to the change display effect.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a change gaze effect may be determined and executed for a display other than the on-hold display that has already been executed. In this case, information that can specify for which holding storage the change gaze effect by the character B is determined and executed is stored, and the holding storage in which the change gaze effect by the character B is not determined and executed by the information. In response to this, it is determined whether or not to execute the change gaze effect. Then, the change effect is executed in such a manner that it can be specified which hold display is to be applied.

  (32) In the above-described embodiment, when the change timings of the change effects overlap, the overlapped change effects may be executed in order, or based on the effect control pattern for the case where the change timings overlap. An effect that changes a plurality of hold displays to be changed may be executed. Moreover, you may make it perform the overlapping change production simultaneously.

  (33) The timing for changing the hold display after the start of the change may be determined, and the specific effect may be generated at the determined timing. In this case, the change timing is determined according to the variation pattern. For example, a time within the fluctuation time range of the fluctuation pattern may be determined as the change timing.

  (34) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S523 and step S524 in FIG. 22, a red color with a high degree of expectation that is a jackpot display result (specific display result) than blue (first specific mode) ( When an effect (second specific effect) by the character B having a high ratio of the second specific mode is executed but the hold display does not turn red, the hold display is consumed until the hold display is digested. As a target, both the change gusset effect (first specific effect) by the character A and the change gusset effect (second specific effect) by the character B are not executed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second specific effect having a high ratio of the second specific aspect having a higher expectation level that is the specific display result than the first specific aspect is executed, but the hold display is the second specific aspect. Other methods may be used as long as the execution of the first specific effect is restricted for the hold display. When not only becoming the second specific mode but also not the first specific mode, the first specific effect may be limited for the hold display.

  Moreover, when it becomes the 1st specific aspect, even if it does not become a 2nd specific aspect, conversely, you may make it not restrict | limit the 1st specific production for the said pending | holding display.

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

  9 effect display device, 1 pachinko machine, 560 game control microcomputer, 100 effect control microcomputer, 18c first hold memory display unit, 18d second hold memory display unit, 18cA, 18dA white mode hold display, 18cB, 18dB color mode hold display.

Claims (1)

Based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed, and the specific display result is displayed as a variable display result. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when it is derived and displayed,
Reservation storage means capable of storing as hold information within a predetermined upper limit storage number range for variable display of identification information for which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the start area;
Hold display means capable of holding display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means;
A pre-determining unit that determines, based on the hold information stored in the hold storage unit, whether or not the display result of variable display is the specific display result when the start condition is satisfied;
A passage time determining means for determining whether or not a display result of variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means becomes the specific display result when the game medium passes through the start area;
In accordance with the determination by the passage time determination unit, the specific mode display unit capable of making the hold display corresponding to the hold information that is the target of the determination into a specific mode;
As a specific effect regarding whether or not the hold display becomes the specific aspect, the specific effect that can execute the first specific effect and the second specific effect with a higher expectation that the hold display becomes the specific aspect than the first specific effect. Means,
When the second specific effect is executed, but the on-hold display is not in the specific mode, the specific effect limiting means for limiting the execution of the first specific effect on the on-hold display,
The gaming machine in which the specific effect means executes the specific effect at a different rate depending on the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means.

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