JP2015228948A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest of a game by imparting diversity to a performance for changing the display mode of a reservation display.SOLUTION: A character showing 'special' for suggesting that the display mode of a reservation display is changed from a normal mode into a special mode, and a character showing 'reservation' for suggesting that the display mode of the reservation display is changed into a particular mode are displayed, on a performance result area of a roulette 700 executing a roulette suggestive performance.

Description

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

  This type of game machine is generally known based on the fact that the start condition is established after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area (start winning award) provided in the game area. The variable display (also referred to as “variable display”) of multiple types of identification information (symbols) that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and a predetermined specific display result (a jackpot display result) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display. In some cases, the game is controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, before starting the variable display based on the winning of the game ball in the starting area (starting winning opening), it is determined whether or not the display result becomes the specific display result by pre-reading the random number value. However, there is one configured to execute a notice effect based on the determination result (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, a variable display in which a start condition has not yet been established even though a game ball has passed through the start area is stored as a hold memory and displayed as a hold display. If the player performs an effect of displaying the character image pointing to the display and the player performs a predetermined operation while the effect is being performed, an effect of changing the display mode of the specific hold display from the normal mode to the special mode is performed. It is described to do.

JP 2004-357878 A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 performs an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode based on the player's operation, and when the operation is not performed within the operation effective period. Does not change. In the above-mentioned patent document 1, it is described that the change may be made even when the operation is not performed within the operation effective period, but in any case, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes is fixed. . Specifically, an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display at the time of operation by the player or at the end of the operation valid period is performed. Therefore, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display is performed, the timing for the change is fixed, so that the game entertainment cannot be sufficiently improved.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can provide a variety of effects for changing the display mode of the hold display and improve the interest of the game.

(1) After the game medium (game ball) has passed through the start area (the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14) provided in the game area, the start condition (the number of reserved memories is not 0). The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not in a state where the variable display is being executed, and the jackpot game is not being executed). The player performs a variable display of information (various display of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol), and a specific display result (big hit symbol) predetermined as the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to
With respect to the variable display for which the start condition has not yet been established, hold storage means (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer) that can be stored as hold storage (first hold storage or second hold storage);
Hold display means (total hold storage display section 18c) for displaying the hold storage stored in the hold storage means as a hold display;
Predetermining means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is to be the specific display result based on the establishment of the start condition (the part in which the game control microcomputer 560 executes S61, S62, and S73) When,
Prior to the determination by the pre-determining means, specific determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means becomes the specific display result (game control micro A portion where the computer 560 executes S1217 and S1228), and
Normal fluctuation display means (normal symbol display 10) for performing fluctuation display of normal identification information (ordinary symbol) and deriving a display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed the predetermined area (gate 32);
When the display result of the normal identification information becomes a predetermined display result (a hit display result), a start area control means (game) for controlling the start area to a state advantageous to the player (open state in which a game ball easily passes) A control microcomputer 560);
Suggesting effect execution means (microcomputer for effect control 100, FIG. 29, FIG. 30, FIG. 33) for executing the suggestion effect (roulette suggestion effect) that suggests the display result of the normal identification information,
The hold display means includes
The hold display corresponding to the hold storage that is the determination target of the specific determination unit at a different rate depending on the determination result of the specific determination unit is a normal mode (in this example, “◯”: see FIG. 35A) Is displayed in a special mode (in this example, “X” is included in “◯”: FIG. 35 (B1), two “X” is included in “○”: see FIG. 35 (B2)). Is possible,
The hold display is displayed in a special mode different from the normal mode and the special mode (in this example, six lines are drawn outside “◯”: see FIG. 36B), and then the hold display is displayed. The pending display can be changed from the special mode to the special mode before the variable display based on the pending storage is started.
In addition to the display result of the normal identification information, the suggestion effect execution means can also suggest a change in the display mode of the hold display (the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the first in the roulette suggestion effect shown in FIG. Run roulette to fourth roulette).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give diversity to the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display and improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The suggestion effect execution means executes an suggestion effect that suggests that the hold display changes to the special mode or the special mode (the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the hold display in the roulette suggestion effect shown in FIG. 33). (2nd roulette-4th roulette which show the change of a display mode are performed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give diversity to the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display and improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The suggestion effect executing means executes the suggestion effect based on execution of any one of a variation display of identification information, a variation display of normal identification information, and a hold display corresponding to the hold storage. (As shown in FIG. 33, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the roulette suggestion effect when the special symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display, and the hold display corresponding to the hold memory are executed under predetermined conditions. Run).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give diversity to the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display and improve the interest of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3),
The suggestion effect executing means executes the suggestion effect based on the hold display corresponding to the hold memory when there are a predetermined number or more of the hold memories stored in the hold storage means (the effect control microcomputer 100). As shown in S507 and S514 of FIG. 33, the roulette suggestion effect based on the hold display is executed on the condition that the current hold memory number is 3 or more).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give diversity to the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display and improve the interest of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3),
The suggestion effect executing means executes the suggestion effect based on the hold display corresponding to the hold storage when the change time of the change display accompanying the hold storage stored in the hold storage means is a predetermined time or more. (As shown in S508, S510, and S513 in FIG. 33, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the second to fourth roulette suggestion effects when the super reach changes).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the suggestion effect from being executed when the variation time is short, and the suggestion effect process from being complicated.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (3) to (5),
A notification effect executing means for notifying which of the results of the display of the identification information, the display result of the normal identification information, and the change in the display mode of the hold display is suggested by the suggestion effect executing means; Provided (FIG. 30, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a notification effect of any X notification during the roulette suggestion effect as shown in S517 of FIG. 33).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify which result is suggested.
(7) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (6),
The effect execution means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied (the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the prefetch effect is executed in the second prefetch effect pattern in S67107, and executes S67112 (start winning prize timing) It is decided to change from the normal mode to the special mode at any shift timing or other arbitrary timing after the winning prize until the start of the variable display based on the start winning prize. The first timing until the variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display is started (the timing at which the first hold display is shifted after the start winning or any timing) or the Second timing different from the first timing (the second hold display shift is performed after the start winning prize) The hold display can be changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed (the production control microcomputer 100 is S954, S962, S964). , S965, etc. (refer to FIG. 24, FIG. 36 to FIG. 37), when the specific determination means determines that the specific display result is obtained, and when the specific determination means determines that the specific display result is not obtained. The hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode at the first timing or the second timing and displayed at different ratios (the part in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes step S67108 and the like. FIG. Reference) may be configured.

  According to such a configuration, when the on-hold display is displayed in a special mode, it is possible to focus on the timing at which the display mode changes, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  (8) In any of the gaming machines according to (1) to (7), when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, a limiting unit (for effect control) that newly restricts the display of the hold display in the special mode The microcomputer 100 may be configured to include a portion that executes S67101, S67111, and the like.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused as to which hold display should be noted when a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a special manner.

  (9) In any of the gaming machines according to (1) to (8), when the performance determination unit determines that the specific determination unit has a specific display result, the determination unit determines that the specific display unit does not have the specific display result. A hold notice effect that displays the hold display corresponding to the hold memory that is the determination target of the specific determination means in a second special mode is executed at a higher rate than when the effect is determined (the effect control microcomputer 100 performs S67106, S67114). , S1813, etc. (refer to FIG. 24B)), hold on hold notice effect pattern (second look-ahead effect pattern) that changes the hold display from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. When a notice effect is performed, a first effect (a suggestion effect (success pattern) in which a black arrow flies and pierces the hold display) is performed, and the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first display. When the display is changed to the special mode or the second special mode, and the second effect (a suggestion effect (success pattern) that a white arrow is flying and stuck in the hold display) differs from the first effect. Is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed, and the first effect is performed and the second effect is performed at different ratios. The hold display is displayed by changing from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode (the portion in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes S67106, S67110, S1813, etc. FIG. 24B, FIG. 27).

  According to such a configuration, when the hold display is displayed in a special manner, it can be noted which one of the first effect and the second effect is performed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of effect design. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is a figure which shows a normal symbol determination table in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect execution determination table and the final display mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect change timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a suggestion effect mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the multiple types of roulette used by a roulette suggestion effect. It is a display screen figure of the production | presentation display apparatus which shows a roulette suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st-3rd roulette determination table in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 4th roulette determination table and x alerting | reporting effect mode determination table in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows a roulette suggestion effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on a 1st prefetch effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on a 2nd prefetch effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the prefetch effect based on a 2nd prefetch effect pattern.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine. A starting area provided in the gaming area is a gaming medium. When a starting condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a specific display result predetermined as a display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game ball as a game medium is driven into the game area 7 and is played. An outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and an inner side of the outer frame And a game frame attached 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. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls (game media) 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. ing. 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. The stick controller 122 has a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). Trigger button 125 (see FIG. 2) is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 2) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Is built-in. Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 2) 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. 2) 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. 2) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided in the main body of the upper plate 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 the left or right in the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  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 display screen of the effect display device 9, effect symbols composed of numbers 0 to 9 are variably displayed by scrolling in the vertical direction in synchronization with the variable symbol display. 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 this display area, for example, a symbol display area (effect 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 Since the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the change display when the change display of 2 special symbols is executed, it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do. In addition, although the case where the two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

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

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

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be 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, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (a game ball is difficult to win). Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  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, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, an area (total pending storage display unit) 18c for displaying the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. Is provided. In this way, if the summation pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

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

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. A plurality of jackpot types are provided, and 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. The normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured 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.

  Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). Transition. Further, even in the short-time state (the game state in which the special symbol variation display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased. The base is a ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball in response to a winning with respect to the number of shot balls, and the high base state is one of special game states advantageous to a player different from the specific game state. It is.

  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).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as 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 the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) is specifically described. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value. 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, an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected is input from the trigger sensor 121 via the input port. Further, an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected is input from the push sensor 124 via the input port. In addition, an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected is input from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port. Further, the stick controller 122 is vibrated by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port.

  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. 3 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 performs the following process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. 3 is executed. 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 first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory display 18a, the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the normal symbol hold memory display. A display control process for controlling the display of the device 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). . Further, processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is performed (initial value random number update processing, display random number update processing: S24, S25).

  Further, a special symbol process is performed (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated according to the gaming state. To do.

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

  In addition, a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 is executed (S30).

  Although a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, contents relating to solenoid ON / OFF in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port are output to the output port (S31). : Output processing).

  Further, a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag is performed (S32).

  Further, a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag is performed (S33). Further, by outputting a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is executed. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol. As shown in FIG. 4, a shortened non-reach shift and a non-reach shift are prepared as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “displacement” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol does not accompany the reach state. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is accompanied by the reach state, normal variation, pseudo-ream 1 normal failure, super failure, pseudo-ream 2 super failure and pseudo-ream Three supermarkets are prepared. As shown in FIG. 4, in the case of using the variation of the pseudo-continuous 1 normal among the variation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, the re-variation is performed once. Further, in the case of using the pseudo-continuous 2 super-offset among the variation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the pseudo-ream 3 super shift is used, the re-variation is performed three times. The re-variation is to perform the variation display of the effect symbol again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol which is once deviated from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. Among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 4, the shortened non-reach deviation is a variation pattern for shortening that has a shorter variation time than the non-reach deviation, provided corresponding to the non-reach deviation.

  As shown in FIG. 4, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result of the special symbol is a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the normal per, pseudo 1 per, super per, pseudo 2 per super and pseudo 3 super A hit is prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, in the case of using the normal pattern per pseudo-series among the variation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-series effects, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the per-simultaneous two supermarkets are used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the per-super-three super-supermarket is used, the re-variation is performed three times.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a special hit is prepared as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol suddenly becomes a probable big hit or a small hit.

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

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

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

  In S23 in the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 3, the game control microcomputer 560 generates a (1) big hit type determining random number and (4) a counter for generating a normal symbol determining random number. Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5).

  FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 6 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 6A is a jackpot determination value.

  6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 6B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 6B and 6C are small hit determination values.

  At a predetermined time, the count value of the random number circuit 503 is extracted and the extracted value is used as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is one of those shown in FIG. If it matches the big hit determination value, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit, which will be described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) that is a big hit. In addition, “probability” shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300, whereas In the case where the determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where a small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, when the first special symbol variation display is executed after the first winning symbol 13 is started, the second special symbol variation display is performed after the second winning symbol 14 is started. Compared to the case, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

  FIGS. 6D and 6E are explanatory diagrams showing jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 6 (D) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the reserved memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Also, FIG. 6E shows a big hit when determining the big hit type using the reserved memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). This is a type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. As shown in FIGS. 6D and 6E, in the jackpot type determination table 131a, ten determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit”, whereas in the jackpot type determination table 131b. Describes a case where four judgment values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit”. Therefore, when the first special symbol variation display is executed after the first winning symbol 13 is started, the second special symbol variation display is performed after the second winning symbol 14 is started. Compared to the case, the rate determined as “suddenly promising big hit” is high.

  The “probable change big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (it is transferred to the probable change state and also to the short time state). After shifting to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  Further, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds and is not shifted to the probabilistic state after the big hit gaming state is ended, but is shifted only to the short time state. Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state is maintained until the execution of the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). The time reduction state also ends when a big hit occurs after the transition to the time reduction state and before the execution of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays is completed.

  The “suddenly promising big hit” is a big hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the special winning opening is opened compared to “probable big hit” or “normal big hit” (opening for 0.1 seconds twice). . In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. Then, after the two-round jackpot gaming state is completed, the state is shifted to the probability variation state (the state is transitioned to the probability variation state and is also shifted to the time reduction state). After shifting to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  As described above, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice every 0.1 seconds, and the same control as the big hit gaming state by “suddenly promising big hit” is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. As a result, it is made impossible to recognize whether the game is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved.

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

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The variation pattern determination table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) according to the type of jackpot or the gaming state. When the extracted random 3 (1 to 997) value matches the data (determination value) assigned to each variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined to be a pattern corresponding to the coincidence variation pattern determination value. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the ratio of the determination value assigned for each variation pattern is shown. For example, in the normal gaming state, when it is determined that the variation display result is “out of” (“out” field in FIG. 7), the determination value corresponding to the random value 3 (1 to 997) is set. 50% of them are set to the fluctuation pattern “non-reach”. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 7, each value set in the variation pattern determination table has a variation display result of “out of”, “out of phase (short time)”, “normal big hit / probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit / In the case of “small hit”, the ratio determined to the associated variation pattern is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when it is determined that the variation display result is “out of” in the normal gaming state (“out” field in FIG. 7), “non-reach” among a plurality of types of variation patterns. The ratio that is determined as “out of” is the highest, and the ratio that is determined as “pseudo 3 super out” is the lowest. Also, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is “out” in the time reduction state (the “out (short time)” field in FIG. 7), unlike the “out” field, “non-reach out” The determination value is assigned so that the ratio of determination as “out of shortened non-reach” is high. Such a setting makes it easier to select a variation pattern with a short variation time in the short time state.

  In addition, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (the “normal big hit / probable big hit” field in FIG. 7), The determination value is assigned so that the ratio determined to be “per pseudo-ream 3 super” is the highest and the ratio determined to be “per pseudo-ream normal” is the lowest. That is, in the “ordinary big hit / probable big hit” field, the fluctuation pattern having the larger number of pseudo-continuations among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects is easily selected. Therefore, in the pseudo-continuous production, the higher the number of pseudo-continuous times, the higher the expectation that the variation display result is a big hit. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal deviation, quasi-ream 1 normal deviation, per normal and quasi-ream 1 normal) is the fluctuation pattern with super reach (super deviation, quasi-ream 2 super deviation). This is more likely to be selected when the fluctuation display result is “out of” than in the case of pseudo-ream 3 super detachment, per supermarket, per pseudo-ream 2 supermarket and per pseudo-ream 3 supermarket). On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (super off, quasi-continuous 2 super out, quasi-continuous 3 super out, per super, quasi-continuous 2 super, and quasi-continuous 3 super per) fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal off) This is more likely to be selected when the fluctuation display result is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” than “pseudo continuous 1 normal deviation, per normal and pseudo continuous 1 normal”. Therefore, the variation pattern with super reach has a higher expectation that the variation display result will be a big hit than the variation pattern with normal reach.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 7, when it is determined that the variation display result is “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (the “sudden probable big hit / small hit” field in FIG. 7), The fluctuation pattern is determined as “special hit”.

FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. 8 and 9 show the relationship between specific command data for the effect control command, 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 FIGS.
Main commands in FIGS. 8 and 9 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 4, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

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

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

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 14), the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern is to be used when starting winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the winning determination result specifying command. As shown in FIG. 10, a value is set in the EXT data and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted according to which variation pattern is determined at the start winning. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “shortened non-reach” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, a winning with “01 (H)” set in the EXT data is set. A time determination result designation command is transmitted. Further, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “special hit” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, determination at winning is performed by setting “13 (H)” in the EXT data. A result specification command is sent.

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 performs the following process. First, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed.

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

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. A random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is extracted, and the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is extracted using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Based on this, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variation display time: the time from the start of the variation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stopped display)) is the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

  Display result designation command transmission process (S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Regarding the special symbol change display to be executed, check the various data such as the big hit flag, the small hit flag, and the data set in the big hit type buffer. In addition, a display result such as the type of jackpot when the jackpot is determined is determined, and a control for transmitting a display result designation command corresponding to the determined variation display result to the jackpot effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S303 (3 in this example).

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

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. When the big hit flag is set, the big hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type such as the big hit start 1 designation command, the normal state designation command transmission, the big hit display time timer setting, and the release The number of releases corresponding to the type of jackpot to the number counter is set, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S305 (5 in this example). In addition, when the big hit flag is not set, the time reduction counter (counter for counting the number of special fluctuations in the time reduction state) is subtracted by -1 when the probability variation flag is in the reset state and the time reduction flag is in the set state. When the time reduction counter reaches 0, the time reduction flag is reset and a normal state designation command is transmitted. If the small hit flag is set, send the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command, set the small hit display time timer, and set the number of small hits released to the open count counter. The internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S300 (in this example, 0). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

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

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

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. Specifically, after the jackpot flag is reset and a jackpot end designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted, the jackpot end display result is executed for a predetermined period. Then, when it is a normal big hit, after setting the time reduction flag, setting the time reduction counter (100 times of fluctuation), and transmitting the time reduction state designation command, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S300. To a value corresponding to (0 in this example). Also, if the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit, after setting the probability change flag, setting the time reduction flag, and sending the probability change state designation command, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is a value corresponding to S300 Update to (0 in this example).

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

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

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in S311. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 performs the following process. First, it is confirmed whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number) Whether or not the value is 4) is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

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

  When the first start port switch 13a is turned on (when the game ball is started and won in the first start winning port 13), data indicating "first" is set, and the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When the state is reached (when the game ball starts and wins at the second start winning opening 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, in the holding specific area, when the first start port switch 13a is turned on, 01 (H) is set as data indicating “first”, and the second start port switch 14a is turned on. In this case, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding hold memory, 00 (H) is set in the hold specific area.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 13A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 13A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 13 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the 2 start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in the reserved specific area, the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) is executed (S1216). In the processing of S1216, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number and big hit type determination random number (random 1 and variation pattern determination random number (random 3)) that is a software random number are extracted and stored in the storage area. Is done.

  FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 13B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern determination random number (random). 3) is stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, a winning presentation effect process is executed for determining in advance the starting of the change display result and the changing pattern when the change based on the detected start winning is executed (S1217). Based on the value of the first reserved memory number counter, control is performed to transmit the first reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, and then the winning determination result is based on the determination result of the winning effect processing. Control is performed to transmit the designated command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1218).

  By executing the processing of S1218, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state) Both the first reserved memory number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  The first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. You may preferentially execute the variable display of either the special symbol or the second special symbol. For example, when the state shifts to the high base state, it is easy to start a winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The variable display may be executed with priority.

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

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the value of the second reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1 (S1224), and the value of the total pending memory number counter for counting the total pending memory number is incremented by 1 ( S1225). Further, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), data indicating “second” is set in an area corresponding to the value of the combined reserved storage number counter (S1226).

  Next, a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) is executed (S1227). In the processing of S1227, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted and stored in the storage area. Stored.

  Next, winning effect processing is executed (S1228). Based on the value of the second reserved memory number counter, control is performed to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, and then the winning determination result is based on the determination result of the winning effect processing. Control to transmit the designated command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1229).

  By executing the processing of S1229, every time the start winning prize is awarded to the second start winning opening 14 regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state). Both the second reserved memory number designation command and the winning determination result designation command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in S1217 and S1228. The CPU 56 performs the following processing in the winning effect processing. First, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 is compared with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 6A to confirm whether or not they match (S220). ). At the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, the big hit type is determined, or the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting processing Separately, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the variation display based on the start winning is started, the effect process at the time of winning is executed By doing this, it is confirmed in advance which of the fluctuation patterns is to be obtained. By doing so, the variation pattern is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer 100 becomes a big hit or super reach. The pre-reading effect to be notified is executed.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), it is checked whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set (S221). . If the probability change flag is set, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1116 and S1227 is compared with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not (S222). There is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state of probability variation is in S221 at the time of a start winning, until a variation display based on the start winning is actually started. For this reason, the game state has changed between the time when the winning prize is confirmed in S221 and when the fluctuation display based on the starting prize is actually started (for example, before the start of fluctuation). When a probable big hit occurs, the normal state changes to the probable state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not always match.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1116 and S1227 and FIGS. 6B and 6C Is compared with the small hit determination value shown in (2) and it is confirmed whether or not they match (S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing (see S1217) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing (see S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), it is shown in FIG. 6C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in S223), a process for determining the current gaming state is performed (S224). In S224, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state or a short time state (specifically, whether or not a short time flag is set). There is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state of probability change or short time is in S224 at the time of starting winning, until the actual displaying of variation based on the starting winning is actually started. There is. Therefore, the game state has changed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S224 whether or not the state is a certain change state or the short time state and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, If a probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state changes to the probable state.) For this reason, the gaming state determined at S224 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation do not always match.

  Then, the field of the variation pattern determination table is selected according to the determination result of S224 (S225). Specifically, when it is determined that the gaming state is a probability change state or a short-time state, the “displacement (short-time)” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 is selected. If it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the “out” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 is selected.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in S223), the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 is selected. (S226).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227 (S227). . In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing (see S1217) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), FIG. Using the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a shown, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “ordinary jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot” or “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In addition, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when a winning effect process (see S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), it is shown in FIG. 6 (E). The big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”.

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

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

  Then, a process of setting the determined variation pattern in a winning determination result designation command is performed (S230). Specifically, depending on which variation pattern is determined in S229, any one of “01 (H)” to “13 (H)” as shown in FIG. Processing for setting the EXT data of the command is performed.

  For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when a winning effect process (see S1217) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), “Non-reach” is determined in S229. When it is determined that the variation pattern is, the process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. If it is determined in S229 that the variation pattern type is “per 3 pseudo-supermarkets”, the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is set to “12 (H)”. ”Is set.

  15 and 16 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. The CPU 56 performs the following processing in the special symbol normal processing. First, the value of the total pending storage number is confirmed (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 13A) is data indicating “first” (S52). ). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (data indicating “second”) (N in S52), a special symbol (special symbol for the first special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether process processing is being performed or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (S54). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  By executing the processes of S52 to S54, the first special symbol change display or the second special symbol is displayed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14. Fluctuation display is executed.

  Next, in the RAM 55, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer is read. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer is read and stored in the RAM 55. Store in the random number buffer area.

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

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

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

  In S56, when the count value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is decremented by 1, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a or the second special symbol hold is displayed based on the subtracted value of the reserved memory number counter. Control for changing the display of the storage display 18b is also performed.

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

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

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S310 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the random R (random number for jackpot determination) is read from the random number buffer area, and the jackpot determination module is executed. In this case, the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the first start port switch passing process or S1226 of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer is read to determine the jackpot determination. Do. The big hit determination module compares a big hit determination value or a small hit determination value (see FIG. 6) determined in advance with a big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 6A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 6A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state, and when the gaming state is a probable change state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability change big hit determination table, and the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state or When the time is short, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, if the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 6A, it is determined 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. Deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but also to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol .

  Whether or not the current game state is a probability change state is checked based on whether or not the probability change flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when the big hit is determined, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 6B and 6C) is used. The determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is confirmed, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 6B is used. To decide whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (S62), a small hit flag indicating a small hit is set (S63), and the process proceeds to S75.

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

  In S71, a big hit flag indicating a big hit is set. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 6D is selected. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 6E is selected.

  Next, using the selected jackpot type determination table, the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (“normal jackpot”, “probability variable jackpot” or "Suddenly promising big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (S73). In this case, the jackpot type determination random number extracted in S1216 of the first start port switch passing process or S1226 of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer is read. Make a decision. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 6D and 6E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

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

  Next, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined (S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  Next, the normal symbol process executed by the CPU 56 in the game control timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, when the gate switch 32a is turned on, that is, when it is detected that the game ball has passed the gate 32 (S411), the gate switch passage process (S412) is executed. Thereafter, any one of S400 to S404 is executed.

  Normal symbol normal processing (S400): State in which normal symbol variation can be started (for example, the normal symbol change display is not being executed in the normal symbol display 10 and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not in the open state) In the case), the value of the number of gate passages is confirmed. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the number of stored gates is not 0, whether or not to win is determined (whether or not the normal symbol is a winning symbol) and the type of hit when winning is determined. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (“1” in this example) indicating the normal symbol variation pattern setting process (S401).

  Normal symbol variation pattern setting process (S401): The normal symbol process timer is set by setting a value corresponding to the variation display time (ordinary symbol variation time) until the ordinary symbol is variably displayed and displayed. Start. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (in this example, “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (S402).

  Normal symbol variation processing (S402): It is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is stopped. In addition, the normal symbol process timer is started by setting a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer, and the value of the normal symbol process flag is set to a value indicating the normal symbol stop time processing (S403) (this In the example, it is updated to “3”).

  Normal symbol stop process (S403): It is checked whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (“0” in this example) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S400). If the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal symbol process timer is started by setting a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operating time in the normal symbol process timer according to the type of hit. Further, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened according to the winning type. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (in this example, “4”) indicating the process for releasing the normal electric accessory (S404).

  Normal electric accessory opening process (S404): When the normal symbol process timer times out, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is closed and the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating the normal symbol normal process (S400) (this example) Update to “0”).

  FIG. 18 shows a normal symbol determination table used for determining (determining) a normal symbol display result, a normal electric accessory release time, and a normal symbol variation time in a table format.

  FIG. 18A shows a low base normal symbol determination table stored in the ROM 54 and used in the low base state. As shown in FIG. 18 (A), in the low base state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability of 2/201. Of the winning combinations, the first winning combination is determined to be a winning hit with a probability of 1/201, and the second winning hit is determined to be a winning hit with a probability of 1/201. When it is determined that the first hit, the variable winning ball device (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened once (opening time is 5.0 seconds). When it is determined that the second hit, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened once (opening time is 0.1 second). In the low base state, the variation time (variation display time) of the normal symbol is 1.5 seconds regardless of whether or not it is a hit. However, a plurality of types of variation time may be prepared as the variation time of the normal symbol, and the variation time to be used may be selected from them. Further, a plurality of types or both of the number of opening times and the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be prepared, and either or both of the number of opening times and the opening time may be selected.

  In addition, although the example of processing which determines whether or not to win and the type of winning by a single determination when winning for a normal symbol has been shown, this is not limiting, and first whether or not to win After performing the process of determining, when the winning determination is made, the process of determining the hit type may be executed. In addition, although the example in which the ratio for selecting the first hit is the same as the ratio for selecting the second hit is shown, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first hit is selected more than the second hit. The selection ratio may be set to be different, for example, by increasing the ratio.

  FIG. 18B shows a high base time normal symbol determination table stored in the ROM 54 and used in the high base state (short time state). As shown in FIG. 18B, in the high base state, it is determined that it is a hit (third hit) with a probability of 200/201. When it is determined that the third hit, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened three times (each opening time is 1.5 seconds). In the high base state, the variation time (variation display time) of the normal symbol is 1.5 seconds regardless of whether or not it is a hit. As shown in FIG. 18, when the gaming state is in the low base state, it is a hit with a low probability, and when it is in the high base state, the probability is very high (in this example, it is approximately 100%, but it may be 100%). It ’s a hit.

  As an opening mode of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of low base, an opening mode of 0.1 seconds and an opening mode of 5.0 seconds are selected and executed, and the opening mode of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of high base is executed. As described above, the release mode is always executed for 1.5 seconds × 3 times for a total of 4.5 seconds. In this case, the average opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of the low base is (5.0 + 0.1) /2=2.55 seconds, whereas the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of the high base is Since the total opening time is 4.5 seconds, the high base state is more advantageous than the low base state for the player.

  In addition, since the open mode of the variable baseball device 15 in the low base state is the open mode for 0.1 seconds and the open mode for 5.0 seconds, a specific effect as described later with a normal symbol as the target of production When it is executed, if there is an opening mode at the time of hitting, it cannot be specified whether it is 0.1 seconds or 5.0 seconds, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the gate switch passage processing in S412, it is confirmed whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passing memory counter is incremented by 1, and the normal random number for random determination (random 4), which is a software random number, is extracted and stored corresponding to the value of the gate passing memory number Store in the area. Also, the number of lighting of the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is increased by one.

  In the normal symbol normal processing of S400, if the variation of the normal symbol can be started and the stored number of passages through the gate is not 0, the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol stored in the storage area is shown in FIG. Using the normal symbol per table determination table shown, whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol) and the type of hit when winning is determined. In other words, if the value of the random number for normal symbol determination matches one of the determination values set in the normal symbol determination table (the determination value corresponding to one of the first to third per unit), it is determined to be a hit. To do. If it is determined that the game is a hit, the normal symbol hit flag is set. If the gaming state is in the low base state (if the time reduction flag is not set), the table shown in FIG. 18A is used, and if it is in the high base state (if the time reduction flag is set). The table shown in FIG. 18B is used.

  In the normal symbol variation pattern setting process of S401, it is confirmed whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag is set. In the high base state, a value corresponding to 1.5 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer. In the low base state, a value corresponding to 10 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer. In addition, when the normal symbol normal processing is determined to win (when the normal symbol per flag is set), it is determined that the display result of the normal symbol is to be determined, Then, control is performed to transmit a normal symbol start designation command (first to third per designation command) indicating that the variation of the normal symbol is started to the production control microcomputer 100. If the normal symbol normal processing is determined to be off, a normal symbol start designation (off) command indicating that the normal symbol display result has been determined to be off and normal symbol variation is to be started is issued. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (S402).

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM 54) corresponding to the effect control command is set in the 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 the command control process.

  When the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (S402), the normal symbol variation display (variation) is executed. Then, when the value of the normal symbol process timer is decremented by 1 and the value of the normal symbol process timer becomes 0, the value of the normal symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop time process (S403). 3 ”). Before setting the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop time process, the normal symbol process symbol display time (time for displaying the stop symbol) is set in the normal symbol process timer.

  In the normal symbol stop process, it is checked whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out. If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out, the value of the normal symbol process timer is decremented by one. When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time elapses, the display result of the normal symbol corresponding to the hit type and the loss is stopped and displayed. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is set. When the normal symbol per flag is set, the normal symbol process timer is set to a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operating time (5.0 seconds, 0.1 seconds or 1.5 seconds). Further, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened, and the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “4”) indicating the normal electric accessory releasing process (S404). . When it is determined that the normal symbol per flag is not set, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S400).

  In the process during opening of the normal electric accessory, the value of the normal symbol process timer is decremented by one, and when the value of the normal symbol process timer becomes 0, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is closed. When the normal electric accessory operating time is 5.0 seconds (when one opening is performed, that is, in the first hit in the low base state), the value of the normal symbol process flag is set to the normal symbol normal It is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the process (S400). In addition, when the normal electric accessory operating time is 0.1 seconds (when one opening is performed, that is, in the second hit in the low base state), the value of the normal symbol process flag is set to the normal symbol normal It is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the process (S400). On the other hand, when the operation time of the ordinary electric accessory is 1.5 seconds (when 3 times of opening is performed, that is, in the case of the third hit in the high base state), when the opening of 3 times is completed The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the normal symbol normal process (S400). When the opening of the three times is not completed, a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operating time (1.5 seconds) is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened again. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not immediately opened, but is opened when a predetermined interval time has elapsed. In addition, the variable winning ball device (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is closed when a predetermined number (for example, eight) of gaming balls wins even before a predetermined opening time elapses.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 performs the following processing. When the power is turned on, execution of the main process is started. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the timer interrupt flag is set in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the flag is cleared (S703), and the following effect control process is executed.

  In the effect control process, first, the received effect control command is analyzed, and a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command is performed (command analysis process: S704). Next, an effect control process is performed (S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed. Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 8 and 9) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  21 to 22 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer are confirmed. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

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

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

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

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

  If the received presentation control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (S651), the first reserved memory number is set with the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number designation command as the first reserved memory number. Store in the storage area (S652).

  If the received production control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (S654), the second reserved memory number is set with the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved memory number designation command as the second reserved memory number. Store in the storage area (S655).

  Next, if the received effect control command is any winning determination result designation command (S664), the winning determination result corresponding to the received winning determination result designation command is stored in the winning determination result storage buffer as a summation pending storage. It saves in the area | region matched with the number (S665), and prefetch effect determination processing is performed (S671).

  The total reserved memory number is obtained by adding the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. . The first reserved memory number is updated in S652 after receiving the first reserved memory number designation command, and the second reserved memory number is updated in S655 after receiving the second reserved memory number designation command. The total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted after the first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1218 of the start port switch passing process, and is transmitted after the second reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1228. Is done. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number. In the process of S665, for example, the second byte data of the winning determination result designation command is set in the storage area associated with the total number of pending storages in the winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 10). In addition, the data set in the winning determination result buffer is deleted in order from the previously set data in the effect symbol variation start process described later.

  FIG. 22A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (a winning determination result storage buffer) for storing a winning determination result. As shown in FIG. 22A, the winning determination result storage buffer in which eight storage areas associated with the total number of pending storages are secured in the winning determination result storage buffer is the production control microcomputer 100. It is formed in the RAM with which

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

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect determination processing. In the prefetch effect determination process, it is confirmed whether or not a prefetch effect restriction flag indicating that execution of the prefetch effect is restricted is set (S67101). The prefetch effect restriction flag is set in S67111 described later. If the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage is displayed in the normal manner in the combined hold storage display unit 18c (S67116). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays of the combined hold storage display unit 18c are displayed, the sixth hold display is controlled to be displayed in the normal mode.

  If the pre-reading effect restriction flag is not set, all the past winning determination results (excluding the winning determination result indicated in the received winning determination result designation command) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer are extracted. (S67102).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the extracted winning determination results are all determination results indicating “non-reach” (S67103). In S67103, the extracted winning determination result is a value (specifically, “01 (H)” or “02 (H”) indicating that all the variation patterns are “abbreviated non-reach” or “non-reach out”. ”” (See FIG. 10)) (check whether or not there is a deviation fluctuation without reach).

  When the winning determination results extracted in S67103 are all determination results indicating “non-reach”, the process proceeds to S67104. On the other hand, if all of the extracted winning determination results are not determination results indicating “non-reach”, a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage is displayed in the normal manner in the combined hold storage display unit 18c (S67116). ). That is, when there is a holding storage in which a variable display with a reach effect is performed, the pre-read effect is not executed based on the newly received winning determination result designation command. Note that the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 23, and even if there is a holding storage in which a variable display with a reach effect is performed, even if a pre-read effect is executed based on a newly received winning determination result designation command Good.

  In S67104, the latest winning determination result (the winning determination result indicated in the received winning determination result designation command) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer is extracted, and based on the extracted winning determination result, It is determined whether or not to perform a prefetch effect (S67104). In S67104, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect using the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 24A is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect execution determination table. In the pre-reading effect execution determination table, determination values corresponding to the determination items (“execute pre-reading effect” or “do not execute pre-reading effect”) are assigned to each determination result at the time of winning, but the description is simplified. Therefore, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown. For example, a random number for determining whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect is extracted, and a determination item ("execute a pre-reading effect" or "do not execute a pre-reading effect" to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned. )). Therefore, the values corresponding to “execute prefetch effect” and “do not execute prefetch effect” in the determination results at the time of winning each prize are selected as “execute prefetch effect” or “do not execute prefetch effect” as the decision items. The ratio (%) is shown.

  In addition to the prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24A, a final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 24B, a prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25, a prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. The suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 27 is also actually assigned a determination value, but the ratio of the determination value assigned is shown to simplify the description. Also, in S67106, S67107, S67108, S67110, and S67115, which will be described later, in which those tables are used, for example, the final display mode, the prefetch effect pattern, the change timing (number of shifts), or the suggestion effect mode, for example, is displayed. A random number for determination is extracted, and a determination value that matches the extracted random number is determined.

  In S67104, based on the extracted latest winning determination result, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect at a ratio determined for each winning determination result in the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. To do. For example, when the winning determination result indicates “shortened non-reach”, it is determined that the prefetch effect is not executed at a rate of 100%. Further, when the winning determination result indicates “per quasi-three supermarkets”, it is determined that the prefetch effect is executed at a rate of 99%.

  What is characteristic in the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24 (A) is that the display result is “out of” (corresponding to the designation of the winning determination result 1 to the winning determination result 7). When the result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit” (corresponding to the determination result 8 when winning a prize to the determination result 12 when winning), the determination value is set so that the pre-reading effect is executed at a higher rate. It is set. Also, what is characteristic in the pre-reading effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 24A is that, even if the display result is the same, a reach effect with a high expectation level is performed (for example, a super reach is performed rather than a normal reach). The determination value is set so that the rate at which the pre-reading effect is executed increases. As a result, when the pre-reading effect is executed, compared to when the pre-reading effect is not executed, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the variable display of the notice target is increased, or the reach effect with a high expectation level for the big hit is performed. The ratio can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the pre-reading effect is executed.

  Note that even if the winning determination result is “non-reach out”, it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed at a rate of 1%, but “non-reach” (“short non-reach out” or “non-reach out”). In this case, it may not be determined that the pre-reading effect is executed. In addition, a judgment value (ratio) for determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect is set for each variation pattern shown in the judgment result at the time of winning, but for each display result ("out of", "normal big hit" or A determination value (ratio) for determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect may be set in “probability big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “small hit”).

  Next, when it is determined to execute the prefetch effect (Y in S67105), the process proceeds to S67105a. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the pre-reading effect (N in S67105), a new hold display corresponding to the latest hold storage is displayed in the normal manner on the combined hold storage display unit 18c (S67116).

  In S67105a, the total reserved memory number is set to the effect total reserved memory number counter for specifying the reserved display that is the target of the prefetch effect (S67105a). The value of the effect total reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1 in S1802a of the effect symbol variation start process, and in S1811, it is used to specify the hold display that is the target of the prefetch effect. For example, when the value of the total reserved memory number counter for effects is 4, a prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the fourth on-hold display in the total on-hold storage display unit 18c is executed. The total reserved memory number is obtained by adding the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. . The first reserved memory number is updated in S652 after receiving the first reserved memory number designation command, and the second reserved memory number is updated in S655 after receiving the second reserved memory number designation command. The total pending storage number is also updated at the same timing. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted after the first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1218 of the start port switch passing process, and is transmitted after the second reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in S1228. Is done. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number.

  Next, in the pre-reading effect, it is determined in what display mode the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified is finally displayed (S67106). As a display mode of the hold display, a special mode, a first special mode, and a second special mode are provided in addition to the normal mode. However, as will be described later, the hold display displayed in the special mode changes from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the hold display is started. Is displayed. Therefore, in S67106, the final display mode is determined as either the first special mode or the second special mode. Hereinafter, the first special mode and the second special mode may be collectively referred to as a special mode.

  FIG. 24B is an explanatory diagram showing a final display mode determination table. In S67106, the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 24B is used to determine which display mode is to be used for final display (hereinafter also referred to as the final display mode). Specifically, based on the extracted latest winning determination result, the final display mode is determined at a ratio determined for each winning determination result (variable display display result) in the final display mode determination table. For example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of place” (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), the rate is 80%. The final display mode is determined as the first special mode. Further, for example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 8 designation to the winning determination result 12 designation). The final display mode is determined as the second special mode at a rate of 80%.

  What is characteristic in the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 24B is that the display result is “out of” (corresponding to the determination result 1 at the time of winning determination to the determination result 7 at the time of winning determination). When the result is “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit” (equivalent to the determination result 8 when winning a prize to the determination result 12 when winning), the determination is made such that the ratio determined in the second special mode is higher. The value is set. As a result, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, it is possible to increase the rate at which the big hit is generated in the variable display of the notice target as compared with the display in the first special mode. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation that a big hit is displayed in the second special mode rather than the first special mode, and in which display mode the hold display is displayed when the pre-reading effect is executed. Can be focused on.

  In the example shown in FIG. 24 (B), the final display results (“out of”, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”) shown by the determination result at the time of winning are shown. Although the determination value (ratio) for determining the display mode is set, the final display mode is determined for each variation pattern indicated by the determination result at the time of winning, as in the pre-reading effect execution determination table of FIG. A determination value (ratio) may be set. Thereby, when the hold display is displayed in the second special mode, in addition to increasing the ratio of occurrence of big hits in the variable display of the notice target, the ratio of the reach effect with high expectation can be increased.

  Moreover, although two types of display modes, the first special mode and the second special mode, are provided as the final display mode, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of display modes are provided, each having a different expectation (display) Depending on the result, the selected ratio may be different).

  Next, an effect pattern of a prefetch effect (hereinafter also referred to as a prefetch effect pattern) is determined (S67107). As the prefetch effect pattern, a first prefetch effect pattern and a second prefetch effect pattern are provided. In the first look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) to be notified is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode without being displayed once in the special mode. The first look-ahead effect pattern includes a display in which the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) for the advance notice is displayed in the first special mode or the second special form at the timing of the start winning prize, Information) is displayed at any shift timing until the information display starts, and the hold display corresponding to the noticeable change display (hold information) is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. Including. On the other hand, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variation display of the advance notice target is displayed in a special manner at the timing of the start winning prize, and at any shift timing until the advance display of the advance notice subject is changed, The display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode.

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

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of a prefetch effect pattern determination table. In S67107, a prefetch effect pattern is determined based on the prefetch effect pattern determination table and the total reserved storage number. Specifically, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is a hit (for example, “ordinary big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small win”) (When winning determination result 8 is designated to winning determination result 13 is designated), the hit prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25A is used. Then, the pre-reading effect pattern is determined as one of the first pre-reading effect pattern and the second pre-reading effect pattern at a ratio determined for each total stored storage number in FIG.

  In addition, when the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is “out of” (in the case of winning determination result 1 designation to winning determination result 7 designation), FIG. 25B shows. A hit prefetch effect pattern determination table is used. Then, the pre-reading effect pattern is determined as one of the first pre-reading effect pattern and the second pre-reading effect pattern at a ratio determined for each total reserved storage number in FIG.

  For example, if the display result of the variable display shown by the winning judgment result is a hit ("normal big hit", "probable big hit", "suddenly probable big hit" or "small win"), and the total number of reserved memories is 2. In this case, the prefetching effect pattern is determined as the first prefetching effect pattern at a rate of 35% and the second prefetching effect pattern at a rate of 65%. Further, when the display result of the variable display shown by the determination result at the time of winning is “out of” and the total reserved storage number is 2, the prefetch effect pattern is changed to the first prefetch effect pattern at a ratio of 65%. The second look-ahead effect pattern is determined at a rate of 35%.

  What is characteristic in the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25 is that the display result of the fluctuation display is a hit (“normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, compared with the case where the display result of the fluctuation display is “out of place”, In the case of “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”), the determination value is set so that the ratio determined in the second look-ahead effect pattern is higher. Thus, when the pre-reading effect is performed in the second pre-reading effect pattern (when the hold display is displayed in the special mode at the time of starting winning, and then changed to the special mode and then displayed), the first pre-reading effect pattern Compared to when the pre-reading effect is performed (when the hold display is displayed in the special mode without being displayed once in the special mode), the rate of occurrence of the hit in the variable display of the notice target can be increased. Further, when the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, since the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, the pre-read effect is performed in the second pre-read effect pattern. (When the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of starting winning, and then changed to a special mode and displayed), the hold display displayed in the special mode is a big hit than the first special mode. The rate of change to the second special mode with high expectation becomes high. Therefore, attention can be paid to which prefetch effect pattern is used for the prefetch effect. Further, when the pre-reading effect is performed in the second pre-reading effect pattern (when the hold display is displayed in a special mode at the time of starting winning), the hold display displayed in the special mode is more expected than the first special mode. Since it is easy to change to the 2nd special mode with high, expectation can be raised and game entertainment can be improved. In addition, the hold display displayed in the special mode is changed to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display corresponding to the hold display (holding information) is started. The expectation can be maintained until the display is changed to the special mode after the display is displayed in the special mode.

  In addition, what is characteristic in the prefetch effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25 is that the determination value is set so as not to be determined as the second prefetch effect pattern when the total number of reserved storage is 1. In the second look-ahead effect pattern, when the hold display displayed in the special mode at the time of winning the start is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed, the variable display of the notice target is started. Any shift timing up to However, when the total number of pending storage is 1 (when only the pending display corresponding to the fluctuating display of the notice target is displayed), if the holding display is shifted once, it corresponds to the fluctuating display of the notice target. The hold display is erased. For this reason, when the total number of pending storage is 1, the display mode of the pending display corresponding to the noticed change display cannot be changed at the shift timing. Therefore, when the total pending storage number is 1, the determination value is set so that the second prefetch effect pattern is not determined.

  In addition, in order to simplify description, in the first prefetch effect pattern, in the first prefetch effect pattern, the hold display is changed from the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed. The timing at which the display changes from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode is set as an arbitrary shift timing until the start of the variable display of the notice target. Also good. For example, the display mode may be changed at an arbitrary timing during the variation display (a period spanning one variation display or a plurality of variation displays) that is executed until the variation display of the notice target is started. In this case, even when the total number of reserved memories is 1, the second look-ahead effect pattern can be determined, the hold display is displayed in a special manner at the time of start winning, and a variable display corresponding to the hold display (hold information) is displayed. Before the start, the special mode may be changed to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25, when the display result indicated by the determination result at the time of winning is a win (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small win”) There is a look-ahead effect pattern determination table corresponding to each of the above cases, but even if the display result is a win, the case of “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” The pre-reading effect pattern determination table for determining any of the pre-reading effect patterns at a different rate may be provided. Similarly to the pre-reading effect execution determination table in FIG. 24A, a pre-reading effect pattern determination table for determining any pre-reading effect pattern at a different ratio for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result may be provided. Good. As a result, when the pre-reading effect is executed in the first pre-reading effect pattern, in addition to increasing the rate at which the big hit is generated in the fluctuating display of the notice target, the rate at which the reach effect with high expectation is performed can be increased. .

  When the pre-reading effect pattern is determined, a change timing (in this example, the number of shifts of the hold display) for changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) to be notified is determined, and the determined change timing (shift) The number of times) is set in a shift number counter for specifying the change timing (number of shifts) (S67108). The timing at which the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold information) to be notified changes is an arbitrary hold display shift timing. Therefore, by determining the change timing (the number of shifts), it is determined at what timing the display mode is changed with respect to the hold display corresponding to the noticeable change display. For example, if the change timing (number of shifts) is determined to be 2, the display mode of the hold display is changed at the timing when the second shift is performed with respect to the hold display corresponding to the change display to be notified.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a change timing determination table. In S67108, based on the change timing determination table and the total reserved storage number, the change timing (number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the change display of the notice target is determined. Specifically, the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is a win ("normal big hit", "probable big hit", "suddenly probable big hit" or "small win") (when winning) When the determination result 8 is specified to the winning determination result 13 is specified), and the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the first prefetch effect pattern, the first prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. Is used. Then, the change timing (number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the change display of the notice target is set to any one of 0 (at the time of winning) to 7 at a ratio determined for each total hold storage number in FIG. To do.

  In the example shown in FIG. 26, the fact that the change timing (number of shifts) is 0 means that the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at the start winning timing. When displaying the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode at the timing of the start winning prize, for example, it is realized by displaying the new hold display from the beginning in the first special mode or the second special mode. Alternatively, it may be realized by displaying the new hold display once in the normal mode and immediately changing to the first special mode or the second special mode.

  In addition, the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is “out of” (in the case of winning determination result 1 designation to winning determination result 7 designation), and the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is In the case of the first prefetch effect pattern, the first prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of loss shown in FIG. 26B is used. Then, the change timing (the number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target is set at a ratio determined for each total hold memory number in the first prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of loss shown in FIG. Determined from 0 (when winning) to 7

  In addition, the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is a hit (for example, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small win”). When the result 8 is designated to the winning determination result 13 is designated) and the prefetching effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second prefetching effect pattern, the hit second prefetching effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. Use. Then, the change timing (number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target is set at a rate determined for each total hold memory number in the second prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 26 (C). Determined from 0 (when winning) to 7

  In addition, the display result of the variable display indicated by the latest extracted winning determination result is “out of” (in the case of winning determination result 1 designation to winning determination result 7 designation), and the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is In the case of the second prefetch effect pattern, the second prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of loss shown in FIG. Then, the change timing (number of shifts) of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target is set at a ratio determined for each total hold memory number in the second prefetch effect change timing determination table at the time of failure shown in FIG. Determined from 0 (when winning) to 7.

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

  Further, when using the second pre-reading effect change timing determination table at the time of hitting, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1 at a rate of 30%, and a rate of 70% The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2. Also, when using the second look-ahead effect change timing determination table at the time of loss, if the total number of reserved memories is 3, the change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 1 at a rate of 70%, and a rate of 30% The change timing (number of shifts) is determined as 2.

  The prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 26 is characterized in that the display result of the variable display is more favorable in the case of the first prefetch effect pattern than in the case where the display result of the variable display is “out”. (“Normal big hit”, “Probable big hit”, “Suddenly promising big hit” or “Small hit”), the judgment value is set so that the ratio to be determined at the change timing with a small number of shifts is higher. It is that you are. As a result, when the prefetch effect is performed with the first prefetch effect pattern (when the hold display is displayed in the special mode without being displayed once in the special mode), the hold display is changed from the normal mode with a smaller number of shifts. Those who have changed to the special mode can increase the percentage of hits in the change display of the notice subject, and those who are displayed in the special mode at the time of starting winning (number of shifts 0) will generate more hits. The ratio can be increased. Therefore, interest can be given to the timing at which the hold display changes, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  The prefetch effect change timing determination table shown in FIG. 26 is characterized in that the display result of the variable display is more favorable in the case of the second prefetch effect pattern than in the case where the display result of the variable display is “out”. (“Normal big hit”, “Probable big hit”, “Suddenly promising big hit” or “Small hit”), the judgment value is set so that the ratio to be determined at the change timing with a large number of shifts is higher. It is that you are. Thereby, when the pre-reading effect is performed in the second pre-reading effect pattern (that is, when the hold display is displayed in the special mode at the time of winning the start and then changed to the special mode), there are more special mode hold displays. If the number of shifts is changed to a special mode (that is, after many shifts have been performed), the rate of occurrence of hits in the variable display of the notice target can be increased. That is, the longer the period from when the hold display is displayed in the special mode to when it changes to the special mode (that is, the later the timing of the change), the higher the rate of occurrence of hit in the variable display of the notice target. Therefore, the hold display can be changed at a plurality of timings, and attention can be paid to the timing at which the hold display displayed in a special mode changes, so that the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  In order to simplify the explanation, the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display is set as an arbitrary shift timing until the display of the change of the notice target is started. If the display mode can be changed at an arbitrary timing, for example, a plurality of types of change timing patterns that can specify the timing to change (during specific shift timing or specific variation display, etc.) are provided, and determination at the time of winning is made. Either may be selected according to the result.

  In the example shown in FIG. 26, in the case of the first look-ahead effect pattern, it is advantageous that the number of shifts is smaller (that is, the change timing is earlier), and in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, the number of shifts is larger. However, in order to make it easier for the player to understand, the one with the larger number of shifts (that is, the timing of the change) You may set so that it may become advantageous, so that it is late. Also in the case of the second look-ahead effect pattern, it may be set such that the smaller the number of shifts (that is, the earlier the change timing), the more advantageous.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 26, when the display result shown in the winning determination result is a win (“normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”) and “out of” Although the pre-reading effect pattern determination table corresponding to each is provided, even if the display result is a hit, the case of “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” and “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” In some cases, a change timing determination table may be provided that determines any change timing (number of shifts) at a different rate. Similarly to the pre-reading effect execution determination table in FIG. 24A, a change timing determination that is determined at any change timing (number of shifts) at a different rate for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. A table may be provided. As a result, according to the change timing of the hold display corresponding to the change display of the advance notice target, the ratio of occurrence of the big hit in the change display of the advance notice object is varied, and the ratio of the reach effect with high expectation is also changed. Can do.

  In the second look-ahead effect pattern, a new hold display is displayed in a special mode at the timing of the start winning prize, but the hold display is displayed in the normal mode at the timing of the start winning prize, and from the normal mode at an arbitrary timing thereafter. It is possible to change to the special mode and further change from the special mode to the special mode at any later timing.

  When the change timing (number of shifts) is determined, if the prefetch effect pattern determined in S67107 is the second prefetch effect pattern (Y in S67109), the effect mode of the suggestive effect performed at the change timing of the hold display is determined. (S67110). A suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes can be executed at the shift timing. In addition, the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. In S67110, the effect mode of the suggestion effect executed at the change timing of the hold display is determined to be either the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

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

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of a suggestion effect mode determination table. In S67110, using the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, based on the latest extracted winning determination result, the effect mode is set to the first effect mode or the ratio determined for each winning determination result (variable display display result) in the final display mode determination table. It is determined as one of the second effect modes. For example, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “out of place” (corresponding to the winning determination result 1 designation to the winning determination result 7 designation), the rate is 80%. The production mode is determined as the first production mode, and the production mode is determined as the second production mode at a rate of 20%. 20 is displayed when the display result of the variable display is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (corresponding to 8 winning determination results to 12 winning determination results). The production mode is determined as the first production mode at the rate of%, and the production mode is determined as the second production mode at the rate of 80%. Further, when the winning determination result indicates that the display result of the variable display is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit” (corresponding to the winning determination result 13 designation), the rate is 50%. The production mode is determined as the first production mode, and the production mode is determined as the second production mode at a ratio of 50%.

  A characteristic of the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 27 is that the display result is “out of” (corresponding to the determination result 1 at the time of winning determination to the determination result 7 at the time of winning determination). In the case of “ordinary big hit” or “probability big hit” (equivalent to the determination result 8 when winning a prize to the determination result 12 when winning), the ratio determined as the second effect mode is set to be higher. That is. Thereby, when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, it is possible to increase the rate at which the big hit is generated in the variable display of the notice target as compared with the display in the first effect mode. In addition, when the display result of the variable display is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, since the final display mode of the hold display is high in the second special mode, the suggestive stage is executed in the second stage. In such a case, the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes to the second special mode having a higher expectation than the first special mode is increased. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the suggestion effect, and it is possible to focus on which suggestion effect is executed and to improve the game entertainment.

  In the example shown in FIG. 27, the production of the suggestion effect is performed for each display result (“out-going”, “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit”) shown in the winning determination result. Although the ratio for determining the mode is determined, in the same manner as the pre-reading effect execution determination table in FIG. 24 (A), the effect mode for determining the suggestion effect is determined for each variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result. A determination value (ratio) may be set. As a result, when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, in addition to increasing the rate at which the big hit is generated in the noticeable change display, the rate at which the reach effect with a high degree of expectation is performed can also be increased.

  Although the suggestion effect is always executed at the shift timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes, the suggestion effect may not be executed. In this case, since the display mode of the hold display can be suddenly changed without being suggested by the suggestion effect, the unexpected feeling can be enhanced. Moreover, although the 2 types of production modes, the 1st production mode and the 2nd production mode, are provided as a production mode of a suggestion production, not only this but three or more types of production modes are provided, and expectation differs, respectively ( The ratio selected according to the display result may be different).

  When the effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined, a prefetch effect restriction flag indicating that execution of the prefetch effect is restricted is set (S67111). When the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, the process of S67101 controls the prefetch effect so as not to be executed repeatedly. That is, when any one of the hold displays is displayed in a special manner, control is performed so as not to newly execute the prefetch effect. Therefore, it is restricted that a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a special manner. Therefore, by displaying a plurality of hold displays in a special manner, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused about which hold display should be noted.

  In addition, when any hold display is displayed in a special mode, control is performed so that the pre-reading effects are not executed repeatedly. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Or may be allowed completely. In other words, by omitting the processing of S67111 at a certain rate or completely, a certain proportion or completely allow a plurality of hold displays to be displayed in a special manner. Moreover, when any one of the hold displays is not limited to the special mode but is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode, control may be performed so that the pre-reading effects are not repeatedly executed. For example, when the process of S67114 is executed, when the process of S67115 is executed, or when it is determined that it is time to change the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode in the effect symbol variation start process described later (for example, S1803). Etc.) can be realized by setting a prefetch effect restriction flag. In this case, the pre-reading effect restriction flag may be reset when the hold display displayed in the special mode is erased (the execution of the pre-read effect is restricted while the hold display is displayed in the special mode). ) As a result, when any hold display is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode, the display of other hold display in a display mode other than the normal mode is restricted by the new pre-reading effect. It becomes easy for the player to know whether or not to pay attention to the hold display.

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

  Next, the total hold storage display unit 18c controls to display a new hold display in a special manner (S67112). In S6712, the new hold display is controlled to be displayed in a special mode, and information indicating the final display mode determined in S67106 and information indicating the effect mode of the suggested effect determined in S67110 are formed in the RAM. Store in the save area. By storing these pieces of information, it is possible to specify which final display mode and the production mode of the suggestive effect are determined in the effect symbol variation start process described later.

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

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

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

  The variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but when the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is executed with priority. (1) performing a pre-reading effect only for the variable display of the first special symbol; (2) performing a pre-reading effect only for the variable display of the second special symbol; and (3) the first special symbol. In addition, three types of configurations are conceivable in which a pre-reading effect is performed for the variable display of the second special symbol.

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

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

  In the case where priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, the pre-reading effect need not be performed for the variable display of the first special symbol during the high base. In addition, when priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, it is not necessary to perform a pre-reading effect based on winning in the first start winning opening 13 during the big hit game. In such a configuration, during the high base game or the big hit game, even if the game control microcomputer 560 wins the first start winning opening 13, the winning effect processing in S1217 is not executed. Even if it is decided to discard the winning determination result designation command received by the production control microcomputer 100 or to execute the pre-reading effect, it can be realized by performing control so that it is not executed. Further, when the configuration of (3) above is added to the configuration that preferentially executes the variation display of the second special symbol, the pre-read based on the winning at the first start winning opening 13 during the high base or big hit game Although no presentation is performed, a pre-reading presentation based on winning in the second start winning opening 14 may be performed. In such a configuration, during the high base game or the big hit game, even if the game control microcomputer 560 wins the first start winning opening 13, the winning effect processing in S1217 is not executed. If the decision result designation command at the time of winning based on the winning to the first start winning opening 13 received in the production control microcomputer 100 is decided or the pre-reading production is decided to be executed, control is performed so that it is not executed. This can be achieved.

  In addition, in the case where the configuration of (1) is added to the configuration that preferentially executes the variation display of the second special symbol, there is a reserved memory based on winning in the second starting winning port 14. When the winning at the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the pre-reading effect for the reserved storage based on the winning at the first starting winning opening 13 may not be executed. In addition, when the configuration of (1) above is added to the configuration that preferentially executes the variation display of the second special symbol, the pre-reading effect for the reserved storage based on the winning to the first start winning opening 13 is made. When a winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs in a state where the execution is determined, the execution of the pre-reading effect that has already been determined may be canceled.

  In addition, although the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the pre-reading effect is performed only for the variable display of the first special symbol (the above (1)), or the first You may make it add the structure (above (2)) which performs pre-reading production only for the change display of 2 special symbols. In addition, the variable display is executed in the order of winning one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but during the high base or the big hit game, the pre-reading effect based on the winning at the first starting winning opening 13 is performed. It may not be possible.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, after executing the roulette suggestion effect control process (S500), any one of S800 to S806 is performed according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols, but the control related to the change display of the effect symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

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

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

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Based on the process timer (timer for measuring the execution time of the process), the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern is controlled, and the variation time timer (variation The end of the variable time is monitored based on a timer that measures time. When the variation time ends or the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803).

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

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

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

  Big hit end effect processing (S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Specifically, after performing an effect for displaying a jackpot end screen (screen for notifying the end of the jackpot game) for a predetermined period, the prefetch effect limit flag is reset. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  In the roulette suggestion effect control process (S500), the effect display device 9 displays an effect using roulette (hereinafter referred to as a roulette suggestion effect). In the roulette suggestion effect, a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol is a big hit, a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the variation display result of the normal symbol is a win, and a display mode of the hold display Among the suggestive effects that suggest whether or not changes (special aspect or changes to a special aspect), at least any two or more suggestive effects can be executed simultaneously. And the effect which shows the effect result of any suggestion effect is performed by the display mode of a roulette.

  In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by the above-described processes, the effect symbol variation display is started, and the effect symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed. For example, based on the received variation pattern command and display result designation command, the designated variation pattern and display result are recognized for the variation display to be executed, and the stop symbol of this effect symbol is set as follows. decide. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), depending on the display result, the types of disturbances required for determining various display results from the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol A numerical value is extracted, and a stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using these and a stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other. On the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR1-1 for determining the left effect symbol (left symbol), a random value SR1-2 for determining the middle effect symbol (middle symbol), and a right effect symbol (right symbol) for determining Numerical data indicating the random number SR1-3, the random value SR2 for determining x notification effect mode described later, and the like are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, etc. is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the production control microcomputer 100, and is set for each. Each is updated cyclically within a predetermined numerical range, and is extracted as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, when the change display of the effect symbol is stopped, the effect symbol is stopped at the stop symbol determined in this way. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. In the following description, a display result that is out of reach after reaching the reach state is referred to as “reach out”, and a display result that is out of reach without reaching the reach state is referred to as “non-reach out”.

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

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

  When determining the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination is determined according to the jackpot type. For example, when it is a probable big hit, a combination of probable big hit symbols reminiscent of a probable big hit (for example, a symbol with any odd number of symbols such as “7, 7, 7” for the left, middle and right effect symbols) Selection). In addition, when it is a normal big hit, a combination of normal big hit symbols reminiscent of a normal big hit (for example, a symbol with any even number of symbols such as “2, 2, 2” for the left, middle, and right production symbols) Selection). In addition, when a big hit or a small hit is made, a chance eye symbol combination (for example, a specific off-line symbol combination such as “1, 2, 3” on the left, middle, and right) is selected and determined.

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

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

  In addition, when it is determined to make a big hit or a small hit, a chance symbol design table stored in the ROM 102 (data indicating the relationship between the random value and the left, middle and right effect symbols which become the chance markers) Table) is used to select and determine a chance symbol combination. In the chance eye symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of chance eye symbol combinations. When determining a chance symbol combination, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is obtained by using the chance symbol determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

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

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

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

  In the roulette suggestion effect in S500 of FIG. 28, an effect image imitating roulette is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. On the roulette, an effect result corresponding to the type of suggestion effect to be executed is shown in a plurality of areas. When the roulette suggestion effect is started, it is suggested that the selection frame reciprocates on the roulette and the effect result shown in the area where the selection frame is stopped is obtained. As an example, the roulette suggestion effect that simultaneously executes the suggestion effect related to the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol and the suggestion effect related to the change display result of the special symbol is supervised by the condition that the change of the normal symbol starts and the change of the special symbol. It is started when both of the two conditions are met, the reach fluctuation condition being executed or being executed. In the roulette suggestion effect, when the selection frame stops in the area showing the effect result suggesting the special symbol jackpot display result, the player knows in advance that the display result (effect result) of the current variation becomes the jackpot display result. Pay attention to the effect display executed after the current roulette suggestion effect. Thus, in the roulette suggestion effect, since the effect result can be known in advance, the player can make the player pay attention to the roulette suggestion effect by starting the roulette suggestion effect. Such a roulette suggestion effect will be specifically described below.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a plurality of types of roulette used in the roulette suggestion effect. The roulette suggestion effect using the roulette is, for example, when a special symbol (effect symbol) starts to change, when a normal symbol starts to change, or when the current number of reserved memories is three or more and the number of shifts of the holding change timing is two or more. The execution is started at a predetermined timing when the above condition is satisfied. The roulette suggestion effect is started when an image showing the roulette 700 as shown in FIG. 29 appears on the display screen as an image for a roulette suggestion effect for performing the roulette effect. In the roulette 700, a plurality of areas indicating the effect results are formed in a side-by-side manner. Depending on the number of established conditions, the number of displayed areas varies as shown in FIGS. 29A to 29D (3 to 5 areas).

  In the roulette 700 shown in FIG. 29, the display of “x” means that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is lost, the fluctuation display result of the special symbol is lost, or the display mode of the hold display does not change. The “×” display area 701 </ b> A indicating any effect result. The “normal” display is a “normal” display area 701B that suggests that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is a hit (first hit with a long fluctuation time). The display of “Geki” is a “Geki” display area 701 </ b> C that suggests that the variation display result of the special symbol is a big hit. The display of “special” is a “special” display area 701D that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the same special mode as described above. The “hold” display is a “hold” display area 701E that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode or the special mode to the same special mode as described above. In this embodiment, as described above, the display mode of the hold display may be changed between the special mode and the special mode, and the indication of the change to the special mode and the special mode is combined with the “hold”. May be displayed.

  In the roulette suggestion effect, three to five effect result areas (701A, 701B, 701C, 701D, and 701E) showing selectable effect results are arranged adjacent to each other in a predetermined direction (lateral direction). In the drawing, a selection frame 702 of effect results (display results, change results) indicated by a black square frame shape moves one by one on three to five effect result areas at a predetermined speed. As indicated by the arrows in FIG. 29, the selection frame 702 repeats the operation of moving from the area where the selection frame 702 is first displayed when all the areas are moved. And when the predetermined production time elapses, the selection frame 702 stops in any production result area. The effect result is suggested by the effect result area where the selection frame 702 finally stops.

  In FIG. 29A, a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the variation display result of the normal symbol is a win and a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the change display result of the special symbol is a big hit are executed simultaneously. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st roulette. FIG. 29B shows a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the normal symbol variation display result is a win, a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode, It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd roulette by which the suggestion effect which suggests that the display mode of a hold display changes to a special mode is performed simultaneously.

  FIG. 29C is a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the special symbol variation display result is a big hit, and a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes from the normal mode to the special mode, It is explanatory drawing which shows the 3rd roulette by which the suggestion effect which suggests that the display mode of a hold display changes to a special mode is performed simultaneously. FIG. 29D shows a suggestion effect indicating whether or not the variation display result of the normal symbol is a win, a suggestion effect indicating whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol is a big hit, and a hold display Explanation showing the fourth roulette in which the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode and the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes to the special mode are executed simultaneously. FIG.

  FIG. 30 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing an example of the roulette suggestion effect. FIG. 30 shows an example of the roulette suggestion effect when the fourth roulette is used as a representative example of the roulette suggestion effect. In the fourth roulette, images indicating the effect side by side are displayed in each effect result area 701A, 701B, 701C, 701D, and 701E, such as “×, normal, intense, special, and maintenance”. As shown in FIG. 30, the character 71 is displayed together with the roulette 700. The character 71 is displayed with the roulette 700 in such a manner that the character 71 comes into contact with the roulette 700 from the beginning of the appearance, and the character 71 is displayed so as to excite the fluctuation display in the roulette 700.

  The effect time of the roulette suggestion effect includes a time for executing the roulette suggestion effect and a notification effect for notifying which effect result is suggested, and is preset to a specific time (for example, 5 seconds). In the roulette suggestion effect, after the change display of the roulette effect using the roulette 700 as shown in FIG. 30A is executed for 4 seconds, for example, the selection frame 702 is stopped and the effect result is determined. It should be noted that the effect result area in which the selection frame 702 is stopped changes the display to be emphasized (display that causes the selection frame 702 to emit light, display that adds an image to the selection frame 702, or the color (may be a pattern) of the effect result area. Display or the like) may be displayed, or the display to be emphasized may not be performed. In the roulette suggestion effect, the motion of the character 71 is displayed in a different manner as shown in FIGS.

  When the confirmed result of the roulette suggestion effect suggests a normal symbol variation display result, the character 71 shakes his / her hand as shown in FIG. 30B in one second after the effect result is confirmed. After a notification effect that does not perform any predetermined action is performed, a notification effect in which the roulette 700 and the character 71 disappear is performed. Such a series of roulette suggestion effects and notification effects are referred to as normal symbol suggestion effects for notifying that the display result of the normal symbols is suggested.

  If the effect result of the confirmed roulette suggestion effect suggests a change in the display mode of the hold display, the character 71 moves one hand as shown in FIG. 30C for one second after the effect result is confirmed. After a notification effect that performs a predetermined action such as waving (right hand) is performed, a suggestion effect in which the roulette 700 and the character 71 disappear is performed. Such a suggestion effect is called a hold change suggestion effect for notifying that a change in the display mode of the hold display is suggested.

  When the confirmed effect result of the roulette suggestion effect suggests a change display result of the special symbol (effect symbol), the character 71 appears as shown in FIG. 30D in one second after the effect result is confirmed. After a notification effect is performed that performs a predetermined action such as waving both hands (right hand and left hand), a suggestion effect in which the roulette 700 and the character 71 disappear is performed. Such a suggestion effect is called a special symbol suggestion effect for notifying that a display result of a special symbol is suggested.

  In the roulette suggestion effect, depending on whether or not such a character 71 performs a predetermined action and a mode of the predetermined action, any effect result is suggested among a special symbol (effect symbol), a normal symbol, and a reserved change. Is notified in a distinguishable manner. The production results of the roulette 700 are specific to the production of normal symbols, special symbols (directed symbols), special mode hold, special mode hold, such as “normal”, “geki”, “special”, “hold”. If there is, it is possible to recognize which effect result the effect result of the roulette suggesting effect suggests only by visually recognizing the character. However, when the effect result of the roulette 700 is common to a plurality of effect results, such as “×”, which effect result the effect result of the roulette suggesting effect indicates only by the effect result of the roulette 700 It is impossible to recognize, and based on visually recognizing the movement of the character 71, it becomes possible to recognize which effect result the effect result of the roulette suggesting effect suggests. In addition, since the three effect results are indicated by “x” in this way, the display area of the roulette can be reduced.

  In the roulette suggestion effect, such a movement of the character 71 may be executed only when the effect result is “x”. Further, the notification effect based on the movement of the character may be executed at a predetermined timing before the effect result is displayed, not after the roulette stops.

  By executing the roulette suggestion effect as described above, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display is increased in addition to the pre-reading effect. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, after the roulette is executed, a notification effect for notifying which of the effects of the special symbol, the normal symbol, and the change of the hold display is suggested by the movement of the character 71 is executed. It is possible to notify the player which effect result is suggested. Further, the movement of the character 71 can cause the player to pay attention to the roulette suggestion effect to be executed.

  Next, the 1st-4th roulette determination table and X alerting | reporting mode determination table which determine the effect result of a roulette suggestion effect are demonstrated. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing the first to third roulette determination tables in a table format. Moreover, FIG. 32 is explanatory drawing which shows a 4th roulette determination table and x alerting | reporting effect mode determination table in a table format. Each such table is stored in the ROM 102.

  FIG. 31A is a first roulette determination table used when it is determined that the first roulette suggestion effect is executed based on the occurrence condition of the roulette suggestion effect regarding the normal symbol and the special symbol. is there. In the first roulette determination table, when the special symbol display result is a big hit, and the normal symbol display result is a win, as the effect result of the roulette suggesting effect, Display is selected. In addition, when the special symbol display result is a big hit and the normal symbol display result is out of place, the display of “Geki” suggesting the special symbol big hit display result is selected as the effect result of the roulette suggestion effect. In addition, when the special symbol display result is out of place and the normal symbol display result is a win, “normal” display that suggests the normal symbol hit display result is selected as the effect result of the roulette suggestion effect. Also, if the special symbol display result is out of place and the normal symbol display result is out, whether the special symbol is out of display result or the normal symbol is out of display result as an effect result of the roulette suggestion effect The display of “x” indicating any of the above is selected.

  FIG. 31B is a second roulette determination table used when it is determined that the second roulette suggestion effect is executed based on the occurrence conditions of the roulette suggestion effect regarding the normal symbol and the hold change. is there. In the second roulette determination table, if the normal symbol display result is a win and there is a change in hold (it is determined that the hold display changes to a special mode or a special mode), the roulette suggestion effect is displayed. As the effect result, the display of “special” or “hold” that suggests a change in the display mode of the hold display is selected. In addition, when the normal symbol display result is a win and there is no change in hold, “normal” display that suggests the normal symbol hit display result is selected as the effect result of the roulette suggestion effect. If the normal symbol display result is out of place and there is a change in hold, the display of “special” or “hold” that suggests a change in the display mode of the hold display is selected as the effect result of the roulette suggestion effect. Is done. In addition, when the normal symbol display result is out of place and there is no hold change, as the effect result of the roulette suggestion effect, either the normal symbol is out of display display result or there is no hold change. An indication of “x” to suggest is selected.

  FIG. 31C is a third roulette determination table used when it is determined that the third roulette suggestion effect is executed based on the occurrence of the roulette suggestion effect related to the special symbol and the hold change. is there. In the third roulette determination table, when the special symbol display result is a big hit and there is a change in hold, the display of “Geki” indicating the special symbol big hit display result is displayed as the effect result of the roulette suggesting effect. Selected. In addition, when the special symbol display result is a big hit and there is no pending change, the display of “Geki” suggesting the special symbol big hit display result is selected as the effect result of the roulette suggestion effect. If the special symbol display result is out of place and there is a change in hold, the display of “special” or “hold” that suggests a change in the display mode of the hold display is selected as the effect result of the roulette suggestion effect. Is done. Also, if the special symbol display result is out of place and there is no on-hold change, then as the effect result of the roulette suggestion effect, either the special symbol is out-of-display display result or there is no on-hold change. An indication of “x” to suggest is selected.

  FIG. 31D is used when the fourth roulette suggestion effect is determined to be executed based on the occurrence of the roulette suggestion effect related to the normal symbol, the special symbol, and the hold change. It is a 4 roulette determination table. In the fourth roulette determination table, when the special symbol display result is a big win, the normal symbol display result is a win, and there is a change in hold, the special symbol jackpot display result as an effect result of the roulette suggesting effect “Intense” is selected to indicate In addition, when the special symbol display result is a big hit, the normal symbol display result is a win, and there is no pending change, as a performance result of the roulette suggestion effect, “Geki” suggesting the special symbol jackpot display result Display is selected. In addition, if the special symbol display result is a big hit, the normal symbol display result is out of place, and there is a pending change, “Intense” suggesting the special symbol jackpot display result as an effect result of the roulette suggestive effect Display is selected. In addition, if the special symbol display result is a big hit, the normal symbol display result is out of place, and there is no pending change, “Intense” suggesting the special symbol jackpot display result as the effect result of the roulette suggestion effect Display is selected. In addition, when the special symbol display result is out of place, the normal symbol display result is a win, and there is a change in the hold, the change result of the display of the hold display is indicated as a special result indicating the roulette suggestion effect. "" Or "Hold" is selected. Also, if the special symbol display result is out of place, the normal symbol display result is out of place, and there is a hold change, the special display result suggests a change in the display mode of the hold display as the effect result of the roulette suggestion effect. "" Or "Hold" is selected. In addition, if the special symbol display result is out of place, the normal symbol display result is a win, and there is no pending change, “normal” that suggests the normal symbol hit display result as the effect result of the roulette suggestion effect Display is selected. Also, if the special symbol display result is out of place, the normal symbol display result is out of place, and there is no pending change, the special symbol is the out-of-display result or the normal symbol as the effect result of the roulette suggestion effect. The display of “x” is selected to indicate either that the display result is out of order or that there is no pending change.

  FIG. 31 (E) shows any effect of a normal symbol, a special symbol, and a pending change depending on the movement of the character 71 when “X” is selected in the first to fourth roulette determination tables. It is a table which determines the production | presentation aspect of * alerting | reporting effect which shows whether it is a result. In each of the first to fourth roulette determination tables, a special symbol notification for notifying a display result of a special symbol, a general symbol notification for notifying a display result of a normal symbol, and a hold notification indicating a change in the display mode of the hold display are notified. A random number SR2 for effect determination is assigned. The random number SR2 is composed of 100 pieces of numerical data “1” to “100”, and the allocation of the numerical data of the random number SR2 is shown for the sake of easy explanation. .

  In the x notification effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 31 (E), when the x notification effect is executed in the first roulette determination table, the size selection ratio of special map notification <general map notification is set. Yes. In addition, when the x notification effect is executed in the second roulette determination table, the selection ratio of the size relationship of hold notification <general map notification is set. In addition, when the x notification effect is executed in the third roulette determination table, a large / small selection ratio of special figure notification <hold notification is set. In addition, when the x notification effect is executed in the fourth roulette determination table, a size-related selection ratio of special figure notification <holding notification <normal map notification is set.

  According to FIG. 31 (E), when the general notification is executed, random numbers are assigned so that the ratio of the general notification is increased. In addition, when the normal notification is not executed, a random value is assigned so that the hold notification becomes high. And the rate at which special figure notification is executed is lower than other notifications. Normally, a player plays a game with the expectation that a jackpot display result will be obtained, and therefore, special figure notification indicating that the display result of the game is out of order gives the player an unpleasant feeling. The hold display mode does not directly indicate that the game display result is out of date, but indirectly indicates the jackpot expectation that is the game display result. Therefore, the hold notification indicating that the hold display does not change for the player gives the player an unpleasant feeling. Considering these circumstances, the possibility of giving uncomfortable feelings to the player by raising the selection ratio of the general notification that is not related to the display result of the game to the ratio that other notification effects are selected. Can be reduced. In addition, you may make the ratio from which special figure alerting | reporting and pending | holding alert | report are determined higher than the ratio in which general figure alerting is determined.

  Next, specific processing contents of the roulette suggestion effect control processing (S500) shown in FIG. 28 will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the roulette suggestion effect control process. The effect control CPU 101 executes the following roulette suggestion effect control process.

  In S501, it is determined whether or not the roulette suggestion effect executing flag indicating that the roulette suggestion effect is being executed is set. When the roulette suggestion effect execution flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the current state is the high base state (S504). In the effect control microcomputer 100, in order to grasp the gaming state such as the big hit probability state and the base state, the RAM 103 shows the gaming state data (the data showing the big hit probability, the data showing the base state). Remember. The gaming state data stores data indicating a low probability state when receiving a normal state designation command and data indicating a low base state, and high base when receiving a short time state designation command. Data indicating a state (short-time state) is stored, and data indicating a probability change state (high probability state) is stored when a probability change state designation command is received. In S504, it is determined whether or not the game is in the high base state by checking such game state data.

  If it is determined in S504 that the high base state is set, the process is terminated. Thereby, when the variation time of the normal symbol is the high base state shorter than the low base state, the execution of the roulette suggestion effect is limited (not executed). In this way, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a state where the roulette suggestion effect is executed and the effect time for executing the roulette suggestion effect is insufficient in a high base state in which the display time of the normal symbol is extremely short. Can do.

  If it is determined in S504 that it is not in the high base state, that is, in the low base state, by checking the process data of the effect control process processing, the big hit gaming state (big hit display processing, in-round processing, after round) It is determined whether or not the process and any one of the big hit end effect processes) (S505).

  If it is determined in S505 that the game is in the big hit gaming state, the process is terminated. As a result, when the big hit gaming state is in effect, the execution of the roulette suggestion effect is restricted (not executed). Thereby, execution of the roulette suggestion effect can be restricted so as not to obstruct (impede) the effect during the big hit gaming state.

  If it is determined in S505 that the game is not in the big hit game state, is it during reception of a normal symbol variation start designation command in order to determine whether or not to execute a roulette suggestion effect with the variation display of the normal symbol as an effect target? It is determined whether or not (S506). Whether or not it is the time of reception of the normal symbol variation start command is determined by whether or not it is the first symbol command reception flag that is set when a command specifying “first per” is received as the normal symbol variation start designation command in the command analysis processing. , A second per-command reception flag that is set when a command specifying “second per” is received as a normal symbol variation start designation command, and a command specifying “third per” is received as a normal symbol variation start designation command When the third per-command reception flag that is set when the command is received and the off-command reception flag that is set when the command specifying “out of” is received are set to be in reception. Determined. The reception flag corresponding to such a normal symbol variation start designation command is reset when the variation of the normal symbol is stopped.

  If it is determined in S506 that the command variation start command is being received, it is determined whether the current number of reserved memories is 3 or more and the number of shifts of the hold change timing is 2 or more ( S507). The current reserved memory number is determined by checking the reserved memory number stored in the reserved memory buffer. Further, the number of shifts of the hold change timing is determined by confirming the prefetch effect pattern at the hold change timing determined in the prefetch effect determination process.

  If it is determined in S507 that the current number of reserved memories is 3 or more and the number of shifts of the hold change timing is 2 or more, it is determined whether or not the super reach is changing (S508). In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the received variation pattern command is stored in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In S507, it is determined whether or not the variation display for super reach is executed by checking the variation pattern command stored in this way.

  If it is determined in S508 that the super reach variation is being executed, the display result to be displayed in the roulette is determined based on the fourth roulette determination table (S509). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S516. If it is determined in S508 that the change in super reach has not been executed, the display result to be displayed in the roulette is determined based on the second roulette determination table (S512). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S516.

  If it is determined in S507 that the current number of reserved storage is 3 or more and the number of shifts of the hold change timing is not 2 or more, it is determined whether or not the super reach is changing (S510). If it is determined in S510 that the super reach variation is being executed, the display result to be displayed in the roulette is determined based on the first roulette determination table (S511). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S516. If the change in super reach is not executed in S510, the process ends.

  If it is determined in S506 that the normal symbol variation start command has not been received, the process data of the effect control process is checked to check the special symbol (effect symbol) when the variation starts (execution of the effect symbol variation start process). It is determined whether or not (S513). In the process of S513, it is determined whether or not there is a super reach variation among the special symbol variations. If it is determined in S513 that the special symbol (effect symbol) starts to change (when the change start process is executed), the current number of reserved memories is three or more, and the number of shifts of the hold change timing is two. It is determined whether or not this is the case (S514). When it is determined in S514 that the current number of reserved memories is 3 or more and the number of shifts of the hold change timing is 2 or more, the display result to be displayed in the roulette is determined based on the third roulette determination table. (S515). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S516. If it is determined in S513 that the special symbol (effect symbol) does not start to change (during execution of the change start process), and in S514, the current number of reserved memories is three or more and the number of shifts of the hold change timing is If it is determined that the number is not 2 or more, the process is terminated.

  In S516, it is determined whether or not the display result of the roulette is “x”. Whether or not the display result of the roulette is “x” is determined by whether or not it is determined to display the display result of “x” in the roulette determination table. If it is determined in S516 that the display result of the roulette is “×”, the random number value SR2 for determining the × notification effect mode in the random number storage area is extracted, and the × notification effect mode corresponding to the extracted value is extracted. Based on the X notification effect determination table, it is determined in which X notification effect mode the notification effect is executed (S517). Next, a roulette suggestion effect executing flag indicating that the roulette suggestion effect is being executed is set (S518). If it is determined in S516 that the roulette display result is not “x”, the process proceeds to S518.

  After S518, a roulette suggestion effect execution process is executed to execute a roulette suggestion effect based on the roulette display result determined in any of S509, S511, S512, S515, and S517 (S519). In S509, S511, S512, S515, and S517, the action mode of the character 71 is determined together with the effect result of the roulette suggestion effect. Therefore, in the roulette suggestion effect execution process, as shown in FIG. 30, the character 71 is displayed together with the roulette 700 on the effect screen, and the effect that the roulette selection frame 702 moves at a predetermined speed is executed. Thereafter, the process ends.

  If it is determined in S501 that the roulette suggestion effect execution flag is set, it is determined whether or not the roulette suggestion effect being executed has ended (S502). If the roulette suggestion effect being executed has not ended in S502, the process ends. If the roulette suggestion effect being executed has been completed in S502, the roulette suggestion effect execution flag is reset (S503). Next, the process proceeds to S504.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 101 performs the following process in the effect symbol variation start process. First, the first winning determination result (the oldest determination result) stored in the winning determination result storage buffer is deleted, the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer are shifted, and 1 in the total suspension storage display unit 18c. The first hold display is erased, the remaining hold displays are shifted one by one, and the combined hold storage number display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is updated (S1800). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays in the combined hold storage display portion 18c are displayed, the first hold display is erased at the shift timing and the second hold display is displayed. The hold display is shifted to the first display area, the hold display displayed at the third is shifted to the second display area, and the hold display displayed at the fourth is the third display. The hold display which has been shifted to the area and displayed in the fifth is shifted to the fourth display area. When the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is executed with priority, when the variable display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol (specifically If the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), the first winning determination result stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer is deleted, and the first winning determination result is deleted. Shift the contents of the storage buffer. In addition, when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol (specifically, when the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set), at the time of the second winning The first winning determination result stored in the determination result storage buffer is deleted, and the contents of the second winning determination result storage buffer are shifted.

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

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

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

  In S1803, if the value of the shift number counter is not 0, that is, if it is not the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the process proceeds to S1804. On the other hand, if the value of the shift counter is 0, that is, if it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the process proceeds to S1808.

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

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

  In S1806, when the prefetch effect restriction flag is not set, that is, when no hold display is displayed in a special manner in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the suggested effect (passing pattern) shown in FIG. 34A is determined. It is determined that the suggestion effect (passage pattern) is not executed at the ratio of the table, or is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Further, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any holding display is displayed in a special manner in the total holding storage display unit 18c, the suggestion effect (passing pattern) shown in FIG. 34 (B) is determined. It is determined that the suggestion effect (passage pattern) is not executed at the ratio of the table, or is executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode. In the suggestion effect (passing pattern) determination table, a determination value corresponding to a determination item (“no effect”, “first effect mode”, or “second effect mode”) is assigned. FIG. In the example shown in (B), in order to simplify the description, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown. For example, a random number for determining the effect mode of the suggestion effect (passing pattern) is extracted, and the determination items ("No effect", "First effect mode" or " The second production mode ") is determined.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B), when the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any hold display is displayed in a special manner in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, The suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than the case where it is not. Therefore, the expectation when the hold display is displayed in a special manner can be enhanced, and the game entertainment can be enhanced. Since the suggestion effect is executed even when the display mode of the hold display changes, the suggestion effect is always executed when the hold display is displayed in the special mode, but the hold display is displayed in the special mode. Even when it is, the suggestion effect may not be executed. However, also in this case, it is desirable that the suggestive effect is executed at a higher rate than when the hold display is not displayed in a special manner.

  Further, when the pre-reading effect restriction flag is set, that is, when any hold display is displayed in a special mode in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the final display mode of the hold display is the first display mode. Or, depending on whether the display mode is the second display mode, the presentation mode of the suggestion stage may be determined as the first stage or the second stage at a different rate. For example, when the final display mode is determined to be the second display mode having a higher expectation level than the first display mode, the effect mode of the suggestive effect is set to the second effect mode having a higher level of expectation than the first display mode. The determined ratio may be increased. Further, as will be described later, as the suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes, the effect display device 9 performs display control in which an arrow jumps from the right side of the display area, and the display mode of the hold display Is changed (in the case of a suggestion effect (success pattern)), a display control is performed in which the flying arrow pierces the hold display corresponding to the hold information to be notified. Further, when the display mode of the hold display does not change (in the case of a suggestion effect (passing pattern)), display control is performed in which the flying arrow passes through the display area as it is. Therefore, in S1806, there is no need to specify the hold display corresponding to the hold information to be notified by using the effect total hold memory number counter as in S1811 described later. In the effect display device 9, as a suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display is changed both at the timing when the display mode of the hold display is changed and when it is not the timing, the display area When the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display by controlling the display where the arrow flying from the right side of the arrow pierces the hold display corresponding to the hold information to be notified is changed, the display mode of the hold display with the arrow stuck Is changed (corresponding to the suggestion effect (success pattern)), and when it is not the timing to change the display mode of the hold display, the display mode of the hold display with the arrow stuck is not changed (the suggestion effect (passing pattern) in this example). Equivalent). In this case, in S1806, as shown in S1811, which will be described later, an on-hold display corresponding to the on-hold information to be notified is specified using an effect total on-hold storage number counter, and an indication effect for the on-hold display specified in S1807 is performed. A process table for execution may be selected, or a hold display in which an arrow pierces is randomly determined from the displayed hold displays, and a process table for executing a suggestion effect on the determined hold display is selected. May be.

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

  The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. In other words, the effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating a variation aspect of a variation display time (variation time) of a variation display time (variation time) of the effect symbol, data indicating a prefetch effect aspect in the total pending storage display unit 18c, and a suggestion effect. The data etc. which show the aspect of are described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. With reference to the process table, control is performed to display the effect symbols in the manner of variation set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern. In the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data is set.

  Further, in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and an effect component As a speaker 27R, 27L). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9, a command is output to the VDP 109. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

  Next, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S1814), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S1815). ).

  If it is determined in S1803 that the value of the shift counter is 0, that is, if it is the change timing of the prefetch effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, if the prefetch effect restriction flag is set, it is used. Reset is performed (S1808). By executing such a process, it is possible to limit the execution of a new pre-reading effect during a period in which the hold display is displayed in a special mode, and a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a special mode. Can be limited.

  Next, the variation pattern command is read from the variation pattern command storage area (S1809). Next, in accordance with the variation pattern command read in S1809 and the data (received display result designation command) stored in the display result designation command storage area, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined (S1810). . Next, a display mode change process table is selected according to the presentation mode of the suggestion stage, the final display mode of the hold display specified by the total reserved memory number counter for production, and the variation pattern (S1811). Then, the process proceeds to S1812.

  The process table for changing the display mode is to execute the suggestion effect (success pattern) at the start of the change of the effect symbol and the pre-read effect that changes the display mode of the specific hold display together with the change display of the effect symbol. It is a table in which process data for performing control is set. A plurality of types of process tables for changing the display mode are provided in accordance with the type of suggestion effect (success pattern) and prefetch effect. Further, the presentation mode of the suggested presentation (success pattern) determined in the pre-reading presentation determination process (S67110 or S67115) (in this example, the first production mode or the second production mode), and the production sum hold storage The hold display of the production target specified by the number counter (for example, when the value of the production use combined storage number counter is 2, the second hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c) and the pre-read effect determination processing (S67106), based on the stored final display mode (in this example, the first display mode or the second display mode), in which mode the suggestion effect (success pattern) is executed, and which hold display It is possible to specify in what display mode the pre-reading effect is changed. Therefore, a process table for changing a plurality of types of display modes according to the presentation mode of the suggestion presentation (success pattern), the final display mode of the hold display specified by the total pending storage number counter for production, and the variation pattern And performing the control of the rendering device in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 of the selected process table for changing the display mode, thereby suggesting the rendering (success pattern) in the rendering mode determined in the pre-reading rendering determination process. ) And a pre-reading effect that changes the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the notice target to the determined display mode can be executed.

  Next, a specific example of the prefetch effect will be described. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the prefetch effect based on the first prefetch effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 35 (A), in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, and the two on-hold displays are in the normal mode (“◯” in this example) on the combined hold storage display unit 18 c. When a start winning is performed while being displayed, a pre-reading effect mode (pre-reading effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) and a suggestion effect mode are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. The In the example shown in FIG. 35, the pre-reading effect pattern is determined as the first pre-reading effect pattern, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is set at the time of starting winning (shift number 0) or shift. Number of times 1 is determined. In addition, the production mode of the suggestion production (success pattern) is determined as the first production mode or the second production mode.

  In the prefetching effect based on the first prefetching effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (holding information) to be notified is not displayed once in the special form, but the first special form or the second special form of the final display form. Displayed in a manner. Moreover, the timing at which the hold display is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode is a start winning timing or an arbitrary shift timing. Therefore, when the change timing is determined at the time of starting winning (shift number 0) and the final display mode is determined to be the first special mode, as shown in FIG. A third hold display is displayed in the hold storage display portion 18c in the first special mode (in this example, “x” is included in “◯”). Further, when the change timing is determined at the time of the start winning (the number of shifts is 0) and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. The third hold display is displayed on the hold storage display portion 18c in the second special mode (in this example, two “x” s are included in “◯”).

  Even if the final display mode is the first special mode or the second special mode, the change timing is determined not at the start winning timing (number of shifts 0) but at an arbitrary shift timing (here, the number of shifts 1). In such a case, as shown in FIG. 35 (B3), at the timing of the start winning, the third hold display is displayed in the normal hold mode (“◯” in this example) on the combined hold storage display portion 18c. Then, when the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 35 (C)) and the variation display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is erased. The first and third hold displays are shifted respectively.

  At this time, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined to be the first effect mode, the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes. In the effect display device 9, display control in which a black arrow flies from the right side of the display area is performed (FIG. 35 (D1)).

  When the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 35 (E1), the second hold display (see FIG. 35) of the total hold storage display unit 18c at the timing of the shift. (Equivalent to the hold display newly displayed in (B3)) An effect in which a black arrow is stabbed (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the first effect mode) is performed, and a hold display in which a black arrow is stabbed is the first special mode (In this example, “x” is included in “◯”) and displayed. When the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 35 (E2), the second hold display (see FIG. 35) of the total hold storage display unit 18c at the timing of the shift. (Equivalent to the hold display newly displayed in (B3)) The effect that the black arrow is stabbed (the suggestion effect (success pattern) of the first effect mode) is performed, and the hold display that the black arrow is stabbed is the second special mode (In this example, two “x” are included in “◯”) and displayed.

  In addition, when the change timing is determined as the number of shifts 1 and the effect mode of the suggestion effect (success pattern) is determined as the second effect mode, the suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes. In the effect display device 9, display control is performed in which a white arrow flies from the right side of the display area (FIG. 35 (D2)).

  When the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 35 (E3), the second hold display (see FIG. 35) of the total hold storage display unit 18c at the timing of the shift. (B3) is equivalent to the hold display newly displayed) The effect that the white arrow is stabbed (the suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode) is performed, and the hold display that is stabbed by the white arrow is the first special mode (In this example, “x” is included in “◯”) and displayed. When the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 35 (E4), the second hold display (see FIG. 35) of the total hold storage display unit 18c at the timing of the shift. (B3) is equivalent to the hold display newly displayed), an effect in which a white arrow is stabbed (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode) is performed, and a hold display in which a white arrow is stabbed is the second special mode (In this example, two “x” are included in “◯”) and displayed.

  As already described, when the presentation mode of the suggestion presentation (success pattern) is the second presentation mode, the display mode of the hold display is larger than the first special mode compared to the first presentation mode. The proportion of the second special mode having a high expectation level becomes high. Therefore, when the suggestion effect (success pattern) is the first effect mode, that is, when a black arrow is blown and stuck in the hold display, the rate at which the hold display changes to the first special mode with low expectation. high. That is, the ratio of shifting from FIG. 35 (D1) to FIG. 35 (E1) is high. On the other hand, when the suggestion effect (success pattern) is in the second effect mode, that is, when a white arrow is blown and stuck in the hold display, the ratio at which the hold display changes to the second special mode with high expectation is obtained. high. That is, the ratio of shifting from FIG. 35 (D2) to FIG. 35 (E4) is high. As a result, even if the suggestion effect (success pattern) that the arrow flies and sticks to the hold display is made to feel that it is desired to be performed in the second effect mode, and the suggestion effect is performed in the first effect mode, In other words, when the black arrow flies, it is possible to feel that it is desired to pass without being stuck in the hold display (I want it to be a suggestion effect (passing pattern)).

  36 and 37 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of prefetching effects based on the second prefetching effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 36 (A), in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, and the two on-hold displays are in the normal mode (“◯” in this example) on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. When a start winning is performed while being displayed, a prefetch effect (prefetch effect pattern, final display mode, change timing) and a suggestive mode are determined, and a new hold display is displayed according to the determination result. In the example shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the prefetch effect pattern is determined as the second prefetch effect pattern, the final display mode is determined as the first special mode or the second special mode, and the change timing is 1 shift number or 2 shift times. And decide. In addition, the suggestion effect mode is determined as the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

  In the pre-reading effect based on the second pre-reading effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (holding information) to be notified is displayed in a special manner at the timing of the start winning prize, and the final display manner is displayed at an arbitrary shift timing. The first special mode or the second special mode is displayed. Therefore, when the prefetch effect pattern is determined as the second prefetch effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), the third hold display is displayed in the special hold mode at the start winning prize timing at the timing of the start winning prize ( In this example, six lines are drawn outside “◯”).

  Then, when the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 36 (C)) and the variation display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is erased. The first and third hold displays are shifted respectively. At this time, if the effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined to be the second effect mode, a white arrow will fly from the right side of the display area in the effect display device 9 as the suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display changes. (Second effect mode) Display control is performed (FIG. 36D).

  Here, when the change timing is determined as the number of shifts 1 and the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 36 (E1), the total pending storage display unit at the shift timing. An effect (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode) in which a white arrow is inserted into the second hold display of 18c (corresponding to the special mode hold display newly displayed in FIG. 36B) is performed. At the same time, the hold display with a white arrow is changed from the special mode to the first special mode (in this example, “X” is included in “◯”) and displayed. Further, when the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 1 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 36 (E2), the total pending storage display unit 18c at the shift timing. And the second hold display (corresponding to the hold display of the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 36 (B)) is stabbed with a white arrow (a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode). The hold display with a white arrow is changed from the special mode to the second special mode (in this example, two “x” s are included in “◯”) and displayed.

  When the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2, as shown in FIG. 36 (E3), the suggestion effect (second effect mode) in which the white arrow passes without sticking to any hold display at the shift timing. Suggestion effect (passing pattern)). The suggestion effect shown in FIG. 36 (E3) is performed when it is determined in the effect symbol variation start process that the suggestion effect (passing pattern) is executed in the second effect mode. As described above, in the effect display device 9, by performing display control in which a black arrow (first effect mode) or a white arrow (second effect mode) flies from the right side of the display area, It suggests that the display mode changes, and when the arrow is stuck in the hold display (when the suggestion effect (success pattern) is performed), the display mode changes, and when the arrow passes through any of the hold indications (the suggestion effect) When (passing pattern) is performed, the display mode does not change.

  After that, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped (FIG. 37 (F)), and when the variation display based on the hold information corresponding to the first hold display is started, the first hold display is erased. The first hold display is shifted. At this time, as the suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display changes, the effect display device 9 performs display control in which a black arrow flies from the right side of the display area (first effect mode) (FIG. 37G). ).

  Then, when the change timing is determined as the number of shifts 2 and the final display mode is determined as the first special mode, as shown in FIG. 37 (H1), the total pending storage display unit 18c at the shift timing. The first hold display (corresponding to the special display hold display newly displayed in FIG. 36 (B)) is struck by a black arrow (the suggested effect (success pattern) of the first effect mode). The hold display with a black arrow is changed from the special mode to the first special mode (in this example, “x” is included in “◯”) and displayed. When the change timing is determined to be the number of shifts 2 and the final display mode is determined to be the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 37 (H2), the total pending storage display unit 18c at the shift timing. The first hold display (corresponding to the hold display of the special mode newly displayed in FIG. 36B) is effected (a suggestion effect of the second effect mode (success pattern)). The hold display with a black arrow is changed from the special mode to the second special mode (in this example, two “x” s are included in “◯”) and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the pre-reading effect based on the first pre-reading effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (hold information) to be notified is not displayed once in the special mode, but the first display mode of the final display mode. Displayed in one special mode or second special mode. At this time, the timing displayed in the final display mode includes an arbitrary shift timing in addition to the start winning timing. As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, in the prefetch effect based on the second prefetch effect pattern, the hold display corresponding to the change display (hold information) to be notified is displayed in a special manner at the timing of the start winning prize. The final display mode is displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode at an arbitrary shift timing. Thus, since it is possible to change and display the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode at a plurality of timings, it is possible to give diversity to the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display. In addition, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display based on the hold memory corresponding to the hold display is started. Because it is displayed, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) The game control microcomputer 560 includes determination means for determining the display result and the variation pattern of the variation display at the time of starting winning, which is realized by executing the effect processing at the time of winning. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 implements a hold display (total hold memory display) corresponding to the hold memory based on the determination result by the determination means, which is realized by executing a prefetch effect determination process, an effect symbol variation start process, or the like. There is provided an effect execution means for executing a pre-reading effect to display the hold storage in the section 18c in the first special mode or the second special mode. The effect execution means can display the hold display by changing it to the first special mode or the second special mode at a plurality of timings (start winning prize timing, shift timing, etc.). When the display is displayed, the control is performed so that the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode before the variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display is started. To do. Thereby, since it is possible to change and display the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode at a plurality of timings, it is possible to provide diversity in the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display. At the same time, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  (2) The production control microcomputer 100 implements a suggestion effect (suggest effect) that suggests whether or not the display mode of the hold display is changed, which is realized by executing a prefetch effect determination process, an effect symbol variation start process, or the like. (Success pattern) and suggestion effect (passing pattern)) are provided. Then, the suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect at a higher frequency when the hold display is displayed in the special mode than when the hold display is not displayed in the special mode. As a result, when the hold display is displayed in a special manner, the suggestion effect is executed at a high frequency, so that a sense of expectation can be enhanced, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  (3) When the determination unit determines that the display result is a big hit, the effect execution unit displays the second hold display corresponding to the hold storage that is the determination target at a higher rate than when it is determined that the big hit does not occur. Display in a special manner. In addition, the effect execution means does not display the hold display in the special mode when performing the pre-read effect in the second prefetch effect pattern that is displayed by changing the hold display from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. The hold display is displayed in the second special mode at a higher rate than when the prefetch effect is performed in the first prefetch effect pattern displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode. As a result, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the proportion displayed in the second special mode with a high degree of expectation to be a big hit increases, so that the expectation can be enhanced and the game entertainment can be improved. it can.

  (4) When the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed with the second pre-reading effect pattern, and the effect execution means determines the start timing when the change timing is determined to be the time of winning (the number of fluctuations is 0). ) Is displayed in a special manner, and the first timing until the variable display based on the hold memory corresponding to the hold display is started (for example, the timing when the first hold display is shifted after the start winning) Alternatively, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode and displayed at a second timing different from the first timing (for example, the timing at which the second hold display is shifted after the start winning). Is possible. Then, the effect execution means performs the hold display from the special mode at the first timing or the second timing at different ratios when the determination means determines that the determination result is a big hit and when it is determined that the big hit is not a big hit. The display is changed to one special mode or the second special mode. Thereby, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, it is possible to pay attention to at which timing the display mode changes, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  (5) The production control microcomputer 100 displays the hold display in the special mode when the hold display is displayed in the special mode, which is realized by executing the processing of setting the prefetch effect restriction flag. Limiting means for limiting. Thereby, when a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a special manner, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused about which hold display should be noted.

  (6) When the determination unit determines that the display result is a big hit, the effect execution unit displays a hold display corresponding to the hold storage that is the determination target at a higher rate than when the display result is determined not to be a big win. Display in the second special mode. In addition, when the effect execution means performs the prefetch effect with the first prefetch effect pattern displayed by changing the hold display from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, the first effect (for example, a black arrow is displayed). When the suggestion effect (success pattern) of the first effect mode that flies and sticks to the hold display is performed, the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode, and the first effect is displayed. Performs a different second effect (for example, a suggestion effect (success pattern) of the second effect mode in which a white arrow is flying and stings on the hold display), and the hold display is changed from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. There are times when it is displayed. Then, the effect execution means changes and displays the hold display in the first special mode or the second special mode at different rates when the first effect is performed and when the second effect is performed. Thereby, when the hold display is displayed in a special manner, it can be noted which one of the first effect and the second effect is performed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  (7) The effect control microcomputer 100 executes an effect suggesting a change in the hold display by the roulette suggestion effect. If it does in this way, diversity can be given to the production which changes the display mode of a hold display, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  (8) The effect control microcomputer 100 executes an effect suggesting that the hold display changes to the special mode or the special mode by the roulette suggestion effect. If it does in this way, diversity can be given to the production which changes the display mode of a hold display, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  (9) As shown in FIG. 33, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs roulette when the special symbol variation display, the normal symbol variation display, and the hold display corresponding to the hold storage are executed under predetermined conditions. Perform suggestive effects. If it does in this way, diversity can be given to the production which changes the display mode of a hold display, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  (10) As shown in S507 and S514 of FIG. 33, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the roulette suggestion effect based on the hold display on condition that the current hold memory number is 3 or more. If it does in this way, diversity can be given to the production which changes the display mode of a hold display, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  (11) The effect control microcomputer 100 executes the second to fourth roulette suggestion effects when the super reach changes, as shown in S508, S510, and S513 in FIG. To do. In this way, it is possible to prevent the suggestion effect from being executed when the variation time is short and the processing of the suggestion effect to be complicated.

  (12) As shown in S517 of FIG. 33, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes any of the x notification effects for performing the x notification during the roulette suggestion effect. If it does in this way, it can alert | report which result is suggested by X alerting | reporting effect.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the hold display is displayed in the special mode in the first look-ahead effect pattern changes from the start winning timing and the normal mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other timings may be included. For example, at an arbitrary timing until the display of the change target for the advance notice is started (specifically, during one change display executed until the start of the change display for the advance notice target or a period spanning a plurality of change displays) ) May display the hold display in a special manner.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display is displayed in a special mode is only the timing of the start winning prize, but this is not limited to this. It may be displayed in a mode, and may be changed to a special mode at an arbitrary shift timing, or may be displayed at any timing until the display of the change of the notice target starts (specifically, the change display of the notice target starts. The suspended display may be displayed in a special manner during a single variable display executed until the time of the display or a period spanning a plurality of variable displays). In addition, in the second look-ahead effect pattern, the timing at which the hold display displayed in the special mode changes to the special mode is not limited to the shift timing, and after the hold display is displayed in the special mode, the fluctuating display of the notice target is displayed. It may be an arbitrary timing until it is started (specifically, one variable display being executed or a period spanning a plurality of change displays executed until the start of change display of the notice target).

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold information) to be notified is displayed as the pre-reading effect production pattern once without being displayed in the special form. The first look-ahead effect pattern displayed in the special mode or the second special mode and the hold display corresponding to the change display (holding information) to be notified at the start winning timing are displayed in a special mode, and at any shift timing The second prefetch effect pattern displayed in the first special mode or the second special mode of the final display mode is included, but only the second prefetch effect pattern may be included. Even in this case, when the pre-reading effect is performed, the hold display corresponding to the fluctuating display (hold information) to be notified is temporarily displayed in a special mode, but there are a plurality of timings from the special mode to the special mode. Since it is changed at (arbitrary timing such as shift timing), it is possible to give diversity to the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display and improve the game entertainment.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, when the hold display is displayed in a special mode, the hold display is always displayed by changing from the special mode to the first special mode or the second special mode. It is not necessary to change the aspect. In this case, when the variable display corresponding to the hold display (hold information) is started without the hold display being changed from the special form to the special form, compared to when the special display is changed to the special form. It is desirable that the percentage of big hits is low. Thereby, it can give more interest to the display mode of a hold display changing from a special mode to a special mode. Further, in this case, it is desirable that the state in which the hold display is displayed in the special mode is higher in the ratio of being displayed in the special mode than the state in which the hold display is displayed in the normal state. . By doing this, it is possible to give interest to the change in the display mode of the hold display from the normal mode to the special mode, and it is possible to increase the expectation when the display mode is displayed in the special mode. .

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as the suggestion effect, predetermined display control is performed in the effect display device 9, but with this (or instead of this), an effect of outputting sound from the speaker, a lamp An effect such as lighting up may be performed. In addition, the suggestion effect is an effect that affects the change of the hold display (an arrow sticks (or passes)), and the hold display changes according to the effect result (the hold display changes when the arrow sticks), It does not necessarily have to be an effect that affects the change in the hold display. For example, regardless of whether the display mode of the hold display is changed or not changed, an effect in which an arrow pierces a specific hold display is performed as the suggestion effect. And when changing a hold display, the hold display which the arrow stabbed by the suggestion effect is changed, and when not changing, the hold display which the arrow stabbed by the suggestion effect does not need to be changed. That is, when the hold display changes and when it does not change, the mode of the suggestive effect (the flying arrow sticks into the specific hold display) is the same, but the result (the display mode of the hold display with the arrow stuck) It is also possible to perform a hold change effect such that whether or not it changes).

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the conditions for executing the roulette suggestion are two or more conditions among the condition related to the special symbol change, the condition related to the normal symbol change, and the condition related to the change in the hold display. That is. However, the roulette suggestion effect need not be executed only when three of these conditions are satisfied. Further, the roulette suggestion effect may be executed when any one of the conditions is satisfied.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the conditions for executing the roulette suggestion are two or more conditions among the conditions related to the special symbol variation, the conditions related to the normal symbol variation, or the conditions related to the change in the hold display. It was established. However, when these conditions are satisfied, the roulette suggestion effect is not necessarily executed, but it may be determined whether or not the roulette suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined ratio.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, in the roulette determination table, the effect result suggested by the roulette is determined in advance by the special symbol display result, the normal symbol display result, or the result of the hold change. However, the display result to be displayed in the roulette at a predetermined rate may be determined regardless of the effect result (for example, regardless of the big hit or the loss) (for example, “geki” may be displayed in the case of a loss) ).

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, “special” indicating that the hold display changes to the special mode and “hold” indicating that the hold display changes to the special mode are separately displayed on the roulette 700. It was. However, it may be suggested collectively by the word “Hold” that the hold display changes to the special mode and the special mode.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, in the roulette suggestion effect, the effect result is indicated by characters. However, the effect result may be shown in an aspect that can be specified by a character other than a character, such as a symbol, a color, or a character, instead of a character.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the notification effect by the character 71 is executed when all the effect results are displayed. However, the notification effect may be executed only when the result of the effect is “x”. Further, when the production result is “extreme”, “normal”, “special”, or “preservation”, the movement of the character 71 may be different from the production result of “×”.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the first to fourth roulettes are selected depending on the number of established conditions for executing the roulette suggestion effect (the number of roulette start conditions). However, the 4th roulette which suggests all the production results may be used regardless of the number of established conditions.

  (13) In the embodiment described above, the degree of expectation that results in a jackpot display and the degree of hold display change by changing the size, color, or shape of the roulette executed in the roulette suggestion effect. , You may indicate the expectation that the normal symbol will win. For example, if the display result is a big hit, display the roulette larger than the normal size, change the roulette color to gold, display a pattern frame that suggests a big hit around the roulette, etc. It may be suggested that the display result is a big hit. A combination of these may also be used.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the roulette suggestion effect is controlled not to be executed during the high base. However, the roulette suggestion effect may be executed even in the high base. In this case, the roulette suggestion effect may be executed on condition that a fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time such as super reach occurs. In addition, during the high base, the winning probability of the normal symbol is improved from the normal state, so in the roulette suggestion effect, it is not necessary to display the display result of the normal symbol, A display result indicating the pending change may be displayed.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, the roulette suggestion effect may be executed during the big hit round. In this case, the roulette suggestion effect may indicate that the player is promoted from a normal big hit to a probable big hit. Further, it may be suggested that the currently stored reserved memory includes the reserved memory that is the jackpot display result.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, a plurality of timings at which the roulette suggestion effect is executed may be set. For example, a roulette suggestion effect is generated by a table in which a plurality of timings for executing the roulette suggestion effect are determined when a condition related to a special symbol change, a condition related to a normal symbol change, or a condition related to a change in hold display is established. The timing for execution may be determined. Further, the execution timing of the roulette may be different depending on the expectation level resulting in the jackpot display result, the expectation level at which the hold changes, and the like.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the roulette suggestion effect may be executed a plurality of times for the target to be suggested. For example, when a roulette suggestion effect that suggests a hold change is executed, an effect that changes the hold display to a special mode is executed by the first roulette suggestion effect, and the hold display is specially displayed by the second roulette suggestion effect. An effect that changes the aspect may be executed. Further, “x” may be displayed in the first roulette suggestion effect for the target to be suggested, and an effect result other than “x” may be displayed in the second roulette suggestion effect.

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

  (19) In the embodiment described above, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, and the like, Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, variation patterns 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 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 two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

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

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player, and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to the slot machine where a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  (22) In the embodiment described above, a gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. The basic functions may be shared, and only game boards that are characteristic structures of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  (23) 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 a storage device that the computer device or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is 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 can be executed not only by executing a removable recording medium, but also 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.

  (24) In the embodiment described above, after the display result of the variable display is determined to be the probability variation jackpot, the variation display result is derived and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the probability display state is unconditionally changed. An example of controlled probability state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20. A type of probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (25) It should be noted that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display device, 8b 2nd special symbol display device, 9 production | presentation display apparatus, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 560 Microcomputer for game control, 100 Production control For microcomputer.

Claims (1)

After the game medium passes through the start area provided in the game area, a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other are displayed based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied, and a display result of the variable display is predetermined. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed,
With respect to the variable display for which the start condition has not yet been established, hold storage means capable of storing as hold storage;
A hold display means for displaying the hold storage stored in the hold storage means as a hold display;
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result based on the establishment of the start condition;
Specific determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means becomes the specific display result before the determination by the prior determination means;
A normal fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display of the normal identification information and deriving a display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed the predetermined area;
Start area control means for controlling the start area in a state advantageous to the player when the display result of the normal identification information is a predetermined display result;
A suggestion effect executing means for executing a suggestion effect suggesting the display result of the normal identification information,
The hold display means includes
While it is possible to display the hold display corresponding to the hold memory that is the determination target of the specific determination unit in a special mode different from the normal mode, at a different rate depending on the determination result of the specific determination unit,
The hold display is changed from the special mode to the special mode from when the hold display is displayed in a special mode different from the normal mode and the special mode until the variable display based on the hold memory corresponding to the hold display is started. Can change to
In the gaming machine, the suggestion effect execution means can suggest a change in the display mode of the hold display in addition to the display result of the normal identification information.

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