JP2016002399A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can prevent a performance from becoming monotonous and enhance amusement, even when a predetermined restriction is made.SOLUTION: Reservation display means can display, on the basis of determination of prior determination means, a reservation display in any mode of a plurality of types of display modes which is different from a normal mode. Furthermore, the reservation display means has restriction means which restricts, when one reservation display is displayed in a specific display mode different from the normal mode, other reservation displays different from the one reservation display from being displayed in a predetermined display mode. The restriction means can perform restrictions in a plurality of modes in which restriction modes are varied in accordance with the reservation display corresponding to either reservation memory of the variable display of first identification information or reservation memory of the variable display of second identification information.

Description

  The present invention provides a variable display of a plurality of types of first identification information that can be identified after the game medium passes through the first start area, and a plurality of that can identify each after the game medium passes through the second start area. Specified gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a variable display of the second identification information of the type is performed and a specific display result predetermined as the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is derived and displayed It relates to a gaming machine to be controlled.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  As such a gaming machine, the variable display of the identification information that has not yet been started is stored as the hold memory, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage is displayed, and the display mode of the hold display is changed and displayed (notice) In the case of performing an effect on a plurality of hold memories, Patent Document 1 stores the effect later than the reliability of the effect on the previously stored hold memory. It is disclosed that the reliability of the effect on the reserved memory is limited. By such a restriction, when the variable display of the identification information based on the previously stored hold memory is lost, the hold memory that is the target of the production with lower reliability does not remain. Because the reserved memory that is the target of the production with higher reliability remains (the production with low reliability is limited and only the production with high reliability is performed), the player's expectation is maintained. .

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  However, since the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 always performs the same restriction when a hold display is displayed in a specific display mode, there is a possibility that the production becomes monotonous.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the production from becoming monotonous and enhance the interest even if a predetermined restriction is imposed on the hold display.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of types of first identification information (for example, first special information) that can identify each after the game medium passes through the first starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13). A plurality of types of second identification information (for example, second special symbols) that can be identified after the game medium passes through the second start area (for example, the second start winning opening 14). A specific game state that is advantageous to the player when a variable display is performed and a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) predetermined as the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is derived and displayed. For example, a game machine that is controlled to a big hit game state, and a storage device for storing a variable display of the first identification information and a variable display of the second identification information that has not yet been started (for example, the first hold) Record Based on the buffer and the second hold storage buffer) and the hold storage stored in the hold storage means, a pre-determination means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed. Is a part for executing steps S218A and S218B) and a hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means (for example, the first hold storage display section 18c and the second hold storage display section) 18d), and the hold display means holds on the basis of any of a plurality of types of display modes (for example, the first mode, the second mode, or the third mode) different from the normal mode based on the determination of the prior determination unit. Display is possible, and when one hold display is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, the third mode) different from the normal mode, Limiting means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs steps S911 to S916, S918 to S922) that restricts the display of another hold display different from the hold display of the predetermined display mode (for example, the third mode). And the restricting means restricts depending on whether the hold display corresponding to either the variable display hold storage of the first identification information or the variable display hold storage of the second identification information. (For example, the part in which the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S911 to S915b and S911 to S923b).
With such a configuration, the mode of restriction differs depending on whether the display is a hold display corresponding to the variable display hold storage of the first identification information or the variable display hold storage of the second identification information. Can be prevented from becoming monotonous and interesting.

(Means 2) In the means 1, variable display time selection means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 selects a variable display time for executing variable display of identification information from a plurality of predetermined variable display times in step S100). May be configured to include a portion for executing (1).
According to such a configuration, the variable display time can be suitably selected.

(Means 3) The means 1 or means 2 includes special display means (for example, active hold display section 18e) for displaying a special image (for example, active hold display) corresponding to the variable display of identification information being executed. It may be configured.
According to such a configuration, it can be easily recognized that variable display of identification information is being executed.

(Means 4) In the means 1 to 3, the first period for executing variable display of the identification information at a first variable with a short variable display time (for example, the period controlled to the low base state), the first There is a second period (for example, a period controlled to a high base state) in which identification information is variably displayed with a variable display time that is higher than the ratio, and the limiting means includes the first period and the second period. Therefore, it may be configured to vary the mode of restriction.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a restriction suitable for each period.

(Means 5) In the means 1 to 4, the first period for executing variable display of identification information with a short variable display time at a first ratio, and the identification with a short variable display time at a ratio higher than the first ratio There is a second period in which variable display of information is performed, and the hold display means displays the hold display in a different manner between the first period and the second period (for example, when the low-base state is controlled) It may be configured such that it is displayed as a rectangle and is displayed as a circle when controlled to the high base state.
According to such a configuration, since the hold display is displayed in a different manner, the interest can be enhanced.

(Means 6) The means 1 to means 5 are provided with special display means for displaying a special image corresponding to the variable display of identification information being executed, and the special display means corresponds to the hold display restricted by the restriction means. When the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the hold storage to be performed, the special image is easily changed to the specific mode (for example, the first mode to the third mode) (for example, the first mode to the third mode). The specific effect is executed by any one of them (see FIG. 35).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest when the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the hold storage, even in the hold storage corresponding to the hold display restricted by the restriction means. it can.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the area | region (Winning time determination result storage buffer) which preserve | saves the determination result at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding mode determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a pending | holding mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding display execution process. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding display execution process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a specific production | presentation setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific production | presentation aspect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a holding | maintenance effect and a specific effect. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a pending | holding display execution process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of specific production notice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

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

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

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

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

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be 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. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. Yes. Hereinafter, the first reserved storage display unit 18c and the second reserved storage display unit 18d may be collectively referred to as a reserved storage display unit. In addition, the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c may be referred to as a first reserved display, and the display of the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory display unit 18d may be referred to as a second reserved display. . Further, the first hold display and the second hold display may be collectively referred to as a hold display. In addition, it replaces with the 1st pending | holding memory display part 18c and the 2nd pending | holding memory display part 18d, and displays the total number (sum total pending memory number) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory number and the 2nd pending memory number You may comprise so that a memory | storage display part may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of established execution conditions that do not satisfy the variable display start condition by providing the total pending storage display unit that displays the total number. . Further, in the case of such a configuration, in the total hold storage display unit, the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, It is configured so that it can be recognized whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue). It is desirable to do.

  In addition, an active hold display unit 18e is provided at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9 separately from the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d. In this embodiment, the active hold display unit 18e displays an active hold display corresponding to the variable display being executed.

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(3) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(4) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

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

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

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

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

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

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine that the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, ten determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In the jackpot type determination table 131b, four determination values are assigned to the “sudden probability variation jackpot” (a ratio of 4/40). Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed. Note that the determination values set in the table are different from each other and are not assigned redundantly.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, two rounds of sudden probability change big hits as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of gaming value is given, and more than the gaming value The case where 15 rounds of big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit) is determined as the second specific gaming state to which the amount of gaming value is given will be explained. However, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, Although the case where it is determined to be one specific gaming state is shown, the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”.

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

  In addition, 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 probability change state after the big hit gaming state is ended, but is shifted only to the short time state (see step S167 described later). . Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state is maintained until the execution of the variable symbol display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see steps S142 to S145 described later). In this embodiment, 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 variable displays is ended (see step S134 described later).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big winning opening is smaller than in “probable big hit” or “normal big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, after the two-round jackpot gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability changing state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability changing state and also to the short time state. Step S170 to be described later). , S171). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S134 described later).

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

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

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern prepared in advance. In FIG. 8, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. “Variation time” indicates the variation time of the special symbol (variable display period of identification information).

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared according to differences in various production modes, such as whether to make a difference, a big hit, a reach, and a reach mode when reaching. Has been. The reach effect is executed in the effect display device 9 controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “out of”, and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the reach effect is not accompanied is “shortened non-reach out” and “non-reach out”. Is prepared. “Abbreviated non-reach” is a variation pattern that is provided in correspondence with “non-reach out” and used in the time-short state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “out of”, and as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the reach effect is accompanied, “normal reach” in which the shift symbol is derived and displayed after the normal reach effect is performed. “Leach”, “Leach reach out”, where the outreach symbol is derived and displayed after the long reach effect is performed, and “Super reach out”, where the outreach symbol is derived and displayed after the super reach effect is performed ing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable symbol display result of special symbols becomes a big hit (excluding a sudden probability change big hit), the big hit symbol is displayed after the normal reach effect is performed. Derived and displayed “Normal reach”, “Long reach” after the long reach effect is derived and displayed “Long reach” and the super reach effect is performed and the “Super reach” is derived and displayed. "Hit" is prepared.

  The long reach effect may be developed and executed after the normal reach effect is performed, or may be executed without the normal reach effect. In addition, the super reach production may be developed and executed from the normal reach production to the long reach production, or may be executed from the long reach production without the normal reach production. It may be executed without a normal reach effect and a long reach effect.

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

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The variation pattern determination table is referred to according to the jackpot type, the gaming state, and the like, and is used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination. Specifically, when the special symbol variable display result is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, the big pattern (excluding sudden probability big hit) variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9A is referred to. Further, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “sudden probability variation big hit” or “small hit”, the sudden probability variation big hit / small hit variation pattern determination table of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9B is referred to. . Further, when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state) and the special symbol variable display result is “out of”, the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9C is referred to. In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time state or the probability variation state (that is, the high base state) and the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “out of”, the shift time variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Referenced.

  When determining the variation pattern, a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination is extracted, and in the referenced variation pattern determination table, a determination value that matches the extracted random 3 (1-997) value is assigned. Determine the fluctuation pattern that is present. In addition, although the determination value corresponding to each variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern determination table, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the explanation. Yes. For example, in the variation pattern determination table for big hits (excluding sudden probability variation big hits) in FIG. 9A, 50% of the determination values corresponding to random 3 values (1 to 997) are the fluctuation pattern “super reach”. It is assigned to "big hit". That is, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the value shown for each variation pattern in the variation pattern determination table indicates the ratio determined for the variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out” in the normal state (low base state) (fluctuation for loss in FIG. 9C). In the case where the pattern determination table is referred to), among a plurality of types of variation patterns, the ratio that is determined as “non-reach out” is the highest, and the ratio that is determined as “super reach out” is the lowest. A judgment value is assigned. In addition, for example, when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of” in the time-short state or the probability variation state (that is, the high base state) (refer to the variation pattern determination table for shift in FIG. 9D). In the case of the normal state (low base state), the determination value is not determined as “non-reach out” and the rate of determination as “short non-reach out” is high. Is assigned. By setting the determination value in this way, the variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected in the time-short state.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern with the normal reach effect (“out of normal reach” or “per normal reach”) is more than the change pattern with the super reach effect (“out of super reach” or “per super reach”). This is easy to select when the variable display result is “out of”. On the contrary, the fluctuation pattern with super reach production ("Super reach out" or "per super reach") is more variable than the fluctuation pattern with normal reach production ("normal reach out" or "per normal reach"). It is easy to select when it is a big hit (excluding sudden chances big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation pattern with the super reach effect has a higher expectation that the variable display result is a big hit than the variation pattern with the normal reach effect. Hereinafter, a variation pattern with a high expectation in which the variable display result is a big hit is also expressed as a variation pattern with a high expectation.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the variable display result is “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit” (the sudden probability change big hit / small hit variation pattern determination in FIG. 9B). When the table is referred to), the variation pattern is determined as “special hit”.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of reach effect (for example, when the super reach effect is involved, the variation time is 25 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same super reach effect, the variation time may be varied depending on the total number of pending storage. For example, even when the same super reach production is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. For example, even when the same super reach effect is used, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the variation time may be varied according to the number of first reserved memories. When changing the special symbol, the change time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate variation pattern determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory number 3, 4), and a variation pattern determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time. .

  In this embodiment, the variation time is different between when the gaming state is the normal state (low base state) and when the gaming state is the short-time state or the probability variation state (that is, the high base state). (In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, when the time variation state or the probability variation state (that is, the high base state) is selected, the rate at which “shortened non-reach out” is selected is shorter than other variation patterns. However, this is not limited to this, and even in the normal state, the fluctuation time differs (that is, the fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is selected) according to the total number of pending storages. The ratio may be different). For example, the variation time may be shortened (that is, the rate at which a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected increases) as the total number of pending storage increases. Further, for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time is varied according to the number of the first reserved memory (that is, the ratio at which the variable pattern with the short variable time is selected is varied). Alternatively, in the case of performing the variation display of the second special symbol, the variation time is varied according to the second reserved memory number (that is, the proportion of variation patterns having a short variation time is selected). You may do it. In this case, a separate variation pattern determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory number 3, 4), and a variation pattern determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time. .

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

  In addition, although the case where the allocation of the determination value is different is shown for two types of the total pending storage number being 0 to 2 or 3 or more, for example, according to the total pending storage number Further, the assignment may be changed in a stepwise manner. In this case, for example, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the total pending storage number 0, 1 and the fluctuation pattern determination table for the total pending storage number 2, the total pending storage number 3 and the total pending storage number 4 May be prepared in advance, and determination values may be assigned to fluctuation patterns with reach and fluctuation patterns of shortening fluctuations, and may be varied in stages.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 8, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

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

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

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

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 15), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern is to be used when starting winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a winning determination result specifying command. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, a value is set in the EXT data in accordance with which variation pattern is determined at the time of starting winning and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “out of shortened non-reach” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13, a winning determination result specifying command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. Is done. Also, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern becomes “special hit” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13, a winning determination result specifying command in which “09 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. Is done. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern is “out of shortened non-reach” at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, a winning determination result designation command in which “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data Is sent. Also, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern becomes “special hit” at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, a winning determination result specifying command in which “18 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. Is done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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 image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 10, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

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

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

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

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

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

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. 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 (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step 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 stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). 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 (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S211A). If the first start port switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to step S211B. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S212A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1211B.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214A).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 14) (step S215A). . In the process of step S215A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted, and a storage area Stored in It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a high base state. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S216A). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S219A. When the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S217A). When the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, in the big hit gaming state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S219A.

  When the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, a winning determination process for determining a variation display result and a variation pattern in advance when the variation (variable display) based on the detected start winning is executed in advance at the start winning Is executed (step S218A). And CPU56 performs control which transmits the 1st reserved memory number addition designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for presentation control (step S219A).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (step S211B). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S212B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213B), and the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214B).

  Then, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step S215B). In the process of step S215B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted, and the storage area Stored in It should be noted that the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (when starting winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a winning determination process (step S218B). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control CPU 101 (step S219B).

  Note that the processing in step S218B may not be executed during the big hit game, as in the case of the first start winning. Further, the process of step S218A is executed only in the low base state, but the process of step S218B may be executed only in the high base state.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S218A and S218B. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in step S215A or step S215B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. Are matched (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the winning determination process, it is confirmed in advance which variation pattern is to be obtained. By doing so, the variation pattern is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and, as will be described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a big hit or super A pre-reading effect is announced in advance of reaching a reach.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 determines whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set. Confirmation (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in step S215A or step S215B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays will be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in step S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If there is a probable big hit before, the normal state has changed to the probable state.). For this reason, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in step S215A or step S215B and FIG. The small hit determination values shown in B) and (C) are compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see step S218A) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 13), the CPU 56 performs FIG. It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see step S218B) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 13), FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 selects a variation pattern determination table according to the determination result of step S224 (step S225). Specifically, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the probability change state or the time reduction state, the CPU 56 selects the time variation shift pattern determination table shown in FIG. If it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9C is selected.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 selects the sudden probability variation big hit / small hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9B. . (Step S226).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in step S215A or step S215B. The type is determined (step S227). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see step S218A) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 13), the CPU 56 performs FIG. Using the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a shown in (D), it is determined whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, or “sudden probability variation jackpot”. Also, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see step S218B) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 13), FIG. It is determined whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “sudden probability big hit” using the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b shown.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table set in step S225, step S226, or step S228 and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) extracted in step S215A or step S215B ( Step S229).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined variation pattern as a winning determination result designation command (step S230). Specifically, the CPU 56 wins a value from “01 (H)” to “18 (H)” as shown in FIG. 11 depending on which variation pattern is determined in step S229. Processing to set the EXT data of the hour determination result designation command is performed.

  For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see step S218A) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 13), “non-reach” is performed at step S229. If it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of “out of” is obtained, “02 (H)” (passing the start port switch shown in FIG. 13) is added to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. When the winning determination process (see step S218B) is executed, “13 (H)”) is set.

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

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

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the number of lighting of the special symbol reservation storage display (the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a or the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b) indicated by the special symbol pointer by 1 (step S57).

  Further, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the reserved memory number counter (the first reserved memory number counter or the second reserved memory number counter) indicated by the special symbol pointer by 1 (step S58).

  Further, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S59).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination that is extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining to be a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

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

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the sudden probability change big hit / small hit variation pattern determination table if the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (Y in step S92) (step S93). When the big hit type is not suddenly probable big hit (that is, when normal big hit or probable big hit) (N in step S92), the big pattern (excluding sudden probable big hit) is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S95). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the sudden variation / big hit variation pattern determination table (step S96). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S97). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. It is reset when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S97), the CPU 56 selects the shift pattern determination table for deviation from time reduction (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in Step S97), the CPU 56 selects the deviation variation pattern determination table (Step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In step S100, the CPU 56 reads random 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects it in the process of steps S93, S94, S96, S98 or S99. With reference to the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S101). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S102).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S103). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S104). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S105).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 10) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not it is a probable big hit can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. Then, when neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted when it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent when it is a probable big hit, and a small hit / abrupt is sudden when it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a probable jackpot end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

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

  25 and 26 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). 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 (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S622). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S623).

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

  If the received effect control command is the first winning determination result specifying command (a winning determination result specifying command with EXT from “01” to “09”) (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 receives the first winning determination result specifying command. The winning determination result designation command is stored in an empty first storage area of the first winning determination result storage buffer formed in the RAM (step S652).

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a winning determination result storage buffer (a first winning determination result storage buffer and a second winning determination result storage buffer). As shown in FIG. 27, each of the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer includes a command storage area (storage area) corresponding to the maximum value of the number of pending storages (4 in this example). 1-4) are secured. Further, as shown in FIG. 27, in the winning determination result storage buffer, for each command storage area, an area for storing data indicating the holding mode of the holding display corresponding to the winning determination result and the restriction flag is secured. Yes. In this embodiment, a hold effect that displays a hold display in a display mode different from the normal mode is executed. The hold mode is a display mode of the hold display when the hold effect is executed. The restriction flag is provided for each winning determination result, and indicates that the holding effect is restricted for the holding display corresponding to the winning determination result. In other words, regarding the hold display corresponding to the determination result at the time of winning, even if the display mode when the hold effect is executed is determined as the hold mode, the display in the hold mode is restricted when the limit flag is set. Is done.

  Note that the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer in FIGS. 27A and 27B are examples of different timing states. As will be described later, in this embodiment, when in the low base state, a hold effect is provided for the hold display in the first hold memory display unit 18c based on the winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 13. When it is executed and in the high base state, the hold effect is executed for the hold display in the second hold storage display unit 18d based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 14.

  If the received effect control command is the second winning determination result specifying command (a winning determination result specifying command with EXT of “10” to “18”) (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 receives the received second winning determination result specifying command. The winning determination result designation command is stored in an empty first storage area (storage area with a large number) in the second winning determination result storage buffer formed in the RAM (step S654).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 increases the first reserved memory number by 1 (step S663). The first reserved storage number is stored in the RAM. If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S664), the effect control CPU 101 increases the second reserved memory number by 1 (step S666). The second reserved storage number is stored in the RAM.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state designation command (step S667), the effect control CPU 101 changes the shape of the hold display in the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d to the normal shape (for example, (Square)) (Step S668). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the high base flag indicating that the gaming state is the high base state in the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S669). Note that when the high base flag is not set, the process of step S669 may be omitted.

  If the received effect control command is a time-short state designation command (step S670), the effect control CPU 101 changes the shape of the hold display in the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d to a special shape (for example, (Circle)) (step S671). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a high base flag (step S672).

  In this embodiment, since the shape of the hold display changes between when the game state is the normal state and when the game state is the short time state, it is possible to further enhance the interest by changing the game state. In this embodiment, an example in which the shape of the hold display changes between the normal state and the short-time state will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the shape, or in addition to the shape, Thus, the aspect such as the size and the luminance may be changed.

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state designation command (step S673), the effect control CPU 101 sets a high base flag (step S674).

  If the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S675).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the hold mode determination process (step S800A) for determining the hold mode of the hold display corresponding to the new start winning, and then displays the hold display corresponding to the new start win. The hold display execution process (step S800B) to be displayed is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value (“1”) corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value (“2”) corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value (“3”) corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the effect symbol variation is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Take control. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value (“4” or “0”) corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value (“5”) corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805).

  Big hit game processing (step S805): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value (“6”) corresponding to the big hit end effect process (step S806).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value (“0”) corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the hold mode determination process (step S800A). In this embodiment, a hold effect that displays a hold display in a display mode different from the normal mode is executed. In the hold mode determination process, the display mode of the hold display when the hold effect is executed is determined as the hold mode. When the hold effect is not executed, the hold display is displayed in the normal mode.

  In the hold mode determination process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the high base state (that is, the time-short state or the probability variation state) (step S901). If it is not the high base state, the process proceeds to step S906. Note that checking whether or not the gaming state is the high base state (that is, the time-short state or the probability changing state) can be realized by, for example, checking whether or not the high base flag is set.

  When the gaming state is the high base state, the effect control CPU 101 determines any of the second winning determination result specifying commands (a winning determination result specifying command based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 14). : (See FIG. 11) is confirmed (step S902). In order to determine whether or not any second winning determination result designation command has been received, for example, a flag indicating that the command has been received in the process of step S654 shown in FIG. 25 is set. By doing so, it is possible to confirm whether or not any second winning determination result designation command has been received in the process of step S902 depending on whether or not the flag is set.

  When any of the second winning determination result specifying commands is received, the effect control CPU 101 holds the high base state (second starting winning) hold mode based on the received second winning determination result specifying command. The reservation mode is determined using the determination table (see FIG. 30B) (step S903).

  FIG. 30B is an explanatory diagram showing a hold mode determination table for the high base state (second start winning prize). In the hold mode determination table for the high base state (second start winning prize), the determination items (determined items: “no hold effect execution”, “first”, for each variation pattern indicated by the second winning determination result designation command) A determination value corresponding to “aspect”, “second aspect” or “third aspect”) is assigned, but in the example shown in FIG. The percentage of is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the hold mode, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 30 (b), the determination items in each variation pattern (determined items: “no execution of hold effect”, “first mode”, “second mode”, or “third mode”) The corresponding numerical value indicates the ratio (%) at which “first aspect”, “second aspect”, or “third aspect” is selected as a decision item. Note that the determination that the hold mode is “no execution of hold effect” means that the hold effect is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (b), in this embodiment, as the display mode of the hold display when the hold effect is executed, that is, as the hold mode, "first mode", "second mode" and "third" It can be determined as any one of “aspects”. When the “first mode” is determined, the hold display is displayed in blue, when the “second mode” is determined, the hold display is displayed in green, and when the “third mode” is determined. The hold display is displayed in red. In this embodiment, the hold display is displayed in black in the normal state.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the determined reservation mode in a storage area (a storage area having a number corresponding to the second reserved storage number) in which the latest data in the second winning determination result storage buffer is stored. It is stored in the area indicating the reservation mode (step S904). For example, when it is determined that “no hold effect execution”, “0” is stored as data indicating that the hold effect is not executed, that is, the hold mode is not determined, and the “first mode” is determined. In this case, “1” is stored as data indicating the hold mode, “2” is stored as data indicating the hold mode when it is determined as “second mode”, and “third mode” is determined. Stores “3” as data indicating the hold mode.

  When the gaming state is not the high base state (that is, the time-short state or the probability variation state) (N in step S901), that is, in the normal state, the effect control CPU 101 determines any of the first winning determination results. It is confirmed whether or not a designation command (a prize determination result designation command based on the winning of a game ball in the first start prize opening 13: see FIG. 11) has been received (step S906). In order to determine whether or not any of the first winning determination result designation commands has been received, for example, a flag indicating that the command has been received in the process of step S652 shown in FIG. 25 is set. By doing so, it is possible to confirm whether or not any of the first winning determination result designation commands has been received in the process of step S906, depending on whether or not the flag is set.

  When any of the first winning determination result specifying commands is received, the effect control CPU 101 determines the holding state for the normal state (first starting winning) based on the received first winning determination result specifying command. A hold mode is determined using a table (see FIG. 30A) (step S907).

  FIG. 30A is an explanatory diagram showing a hold state determination table for a normal state (first start prize). Even when the hold state determination table for the normal state (first start prize) is used, the hold effect is executed as in the hold state determination table for the short time state (second start prize) in FIG. As the display mode of the hold display, that is, the hold mode, any one of “first mode”, “second mode” and “third mode” can be determined. In addition, the determination that the hold mode is “no hold effect execution” means that the hold effect is not executed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the determined hold mode in the storage area (the storage area of the number corresponding to the first hold storage number) in which the latest data in the first winning determination result storage buffer is stored. It is stored in the area indicating the reservation mode (step S908). For example, when “no hold effect execution” is determined, “0” is stored as data indicating that the hold effect is not executed, that is, the hold mode is not determined, and the “first mode” is determined. Stores “1” as the data indicating the holding mode, stores “2” as the data indicating the holding mode when it is determined as the “second mode”, and determines the “third mode” when it is determined as the data indicating the holding mode. “3” is stored as data indicating the hold mode.

  30 (a) and 30 (b) are characterized in that the display result is a big hit rather than a loss, and the expectation of the variation pattern is higher even if the display result is the same. The higher the ratio that is determined as the “third mode” than the “first mode”, the “second mode”, and the “second mode” than the “first mode”. This is that a judgment value is set in. By having such a feature, the hold mode when the hold effect is executed is more “first mode” than the “first mode” than the “first mode”. When the “second mode” is set, and when the holding mode is “the third mode” rather than the “second mode”, an advantageous design variation mode (for example, a super reach effect is performed). ) Can be increased, and the rate at which the display result is a big hit can be increased. That is, the degree of expectation is higher when the hold effect is executed than when the hold effect is not executed. Further, when the hold effect is executed, the degree of expectation is higher in the “second mode” than in the “first mode” and in the “third mode” than the “second mode”. It becomes a display mode. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the hold display is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode due to the hold effect, and to make attention to which display mode is displayed. it can.

  30 (a) and 30 (b) is characteristic in the normal state (first start winning) reservation mode determination table shown in FIG. 30 (a). The determination value is set so that the ratio determined to “no hold effect execution” is higher than the hold mode determination table for the high base state (second start winning prize) shown in FIG. By having such a feature, when the gaming state is the normal state (that is, when the time reduction control is not performed), the game is in the high base state (the time reduction state or the probability variation state) (that is, the time reduction control). Compared to the time when the hold effect is performed), the rate of execution of the hold effect is limited. This is because when the gaming state is a high base state (short-time state or probability change state) (that is, when the short-time control is performed), it is normal state (that is, when the short-time control is not performed). In comparison, it can be said that the ratio of execution of the hold effect is high. By being configured in this way, depending on the gaming state, that is, depending on what kind of control (in this example, time-saving control) is being performed, the proportion of execution of the hold effect varies (that is, the hold effect) It is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and to enhance the interest by changing the ratio of limiting the execution of.

  In this embodiment, the variable display time can be easily selected in the high base state (short time state or probability variation state) compared to the normal state because the variation pattern “shortened non-reach” is selected. (Variation time) tends to be shorter on average. Then, when it is in the high base state, it is difficult to secure a period for executing the notice effect for each variable display. Therefore, when the base state is the high base state, it is possible to execute an effect suitable for the gaming state by executing a holding effect that can complete the effect in a short period of time. In this embodiment, as the hold effect, the effect of displaying the display in a display mode different from the normal mode from when the hold display is first displayed is executed. For example, the hold display is temporarily displayed in the normal mode. The effect may be changed to a different display mode. Any production can be completed in a short period of time.

  In addition, the normal state (first start winning) hold mode determination table shown in FIG. 30A is higher than the high base state (second start winning) hold mode determination table shown in FIG. 30B. Since the determination value is set so that the ratio determined to “no hold effect execution” is higher, the hold display based on the first start winning is more than the hold display based on the second start winning, It is limited so that the rate at which the holding effect is executed is lowered. It can be said that the hold display based on the second start winning is configured such that the ratio of the hold effect is higher than the hold display based on the first start winning. By being configured in this way, depending on which start winning award is based on the hold display, the rate at which the hold effect is executed is changed (that is, the rate at which the execution of the hold effect is restricted is different). Thus, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and to enhance the interest.

  30 (a) and 30 (b) is characterized in that the variation pattern indicated by the winning determination result designation command is not accompanied by a reach effect (for example, “non-reach off”). ), The corresponding hold display can be the target of the hold effect. By configuring in this way, it is possible to give diversity to the on-hold production and to enhance the game entertainment.

  In this embodiment, as the hold effect, the effect that displays the display in a display mode different from the normal mode from the time when the hold display is first displayed is executed, but the hold display is once displayed in the normal mode. The effect may be changed to a different display mode, or any effect may be executable. For example, after temporarily displaying the hold display in the normal mode, at any timing (for example, at the start of the change display or before the change end of the change display executed before the change display corresponding to the hold display, the change end And the like, the hold effect for changing the display mode may be executed.

  In addition, in the case where the hold effect can be executed at an arbitrary timing, in the hold mode determination process, the timing for executing the hold effect may be determined together with the hold mode. For example, it may be determined that the hold effect is executed at the timing when the hold display shift is performed a predetermined number of times after the start winning prize (that is, the timing when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times). Specifically, when it is determined that the hold display is executed at the timing when the hold display is shifted twice, the counter for counting the number of shifts is set to 2 and the hold display is shifted. Subtract 1 from the counter value. Then, when the value of the counter becomes 0, the hold effect is executed.

  In this case, the variable display based on the hold memory to be notified is surely started by determining the timing for executing the hold effect using a different hold effect timing determination table in accordance with the number of hold memories. A hold effect can be executed before. For example, the hold production timing determination table used when the number of hold memories is 3 is a start winning prize (when the hold display is displayed for the first time), when the hold display is shifted once, or twice. A decision value is assigned to be determined at any time. In addition, for example, the hold effect timing determination table used when the hold storage number is 2 is either when the start winning is won (when the hold display is first displayed) or when the hold display is shifted once. A decision value is assigned so as to be determined. Further, by determining the timing at which the hold effect is executed based on the fluctuation pattern and the display result, the ratio of the big hit and the advantageous effect being executed is changed according to the timing at which the hold effect is executed, that is, the expectation You may make it vary degrees.

  Moreover, the display mode of the hold display is not limited to one that changes only once, but may be changed a plurality of times. That is, you may make it a display mode change to a thing with a high expectation degree in steps. In this case, it may be changed a plurality of times during one fluctuation display, or may be changed a plurality of times at every timing (or any shift timing) at which the hold display is shifted.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a hold display execution process (step S800b) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the hold display execution process, the production control CPU 101 checks whether there is a hold display that has not been displayed yet after the start winning (step S910). If there is no undisplayed hold display, the hold display execution process is performed. Exit. Whether there is an undisplayed hold display, for example, a hold display corresponding to the winning determination result newly stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer or the second winning determination result storage buffer is displayed. It can be confirmed by whether or not. For example, as described above, when a winning determination result designation command is received and a flag indicating that fact is set, a corresponding hold display is displayed in any of steps S918, S919, S926, and S927 described later. If the flag is reset after being displayed, it can be confirmed whether or not there is an undisplayed hold display by checking the state of the flag. Further, for example, when a winning determination result designation command is received, an undisplayed flag indicating that there is an undisplayed hold display is set, and the corresponding hold in any of steps S918, S919, S926, and S927 described later. The flag may be reset after displaying the display.

  If there is an undisplayed hold display, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the gaming state is a high base state (that is, a time-short state or a probable change state) (step S911). If not in the high base state, the process proceeds to step S920.

  When the gaming state is the high base state (that is, the time-short state or the probability change state), the effect control CPU 101 has three or more on-hold displays in the display mode different from the normal mode in the currently displayed on-hold display. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S912). If there are three or more, the effect control CPU 101 sets a restriction flag corresponding to a new winning determination result (that is, a winning determination result corresponding to a non-displayed hold display) in the second winning determination result storage buffer. (Step S913). Then, control goes to a step S916. As shown in FIG. 27, in this embodiment, when the restriction flag is set, “1” is stored as data indicating the state of the restriction flag.

  If there are not three or more on-hold displays in the display mode different from the normal mode, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not there is a third mode on-screen display in the currently displayed on-hold display (step S914). ). If there is a hold display of the third mode, the CPU 101 for effect control holds the new win determination result (that is, a win determination result corresponding to a non-displayed hold display) in the second winning determination result storage buffer. Is determined as the third mode (step S915a), and if the hold mode is determined as the third mode, a new winning determination result (that is, a determination at winning corresponding to the undisplayed hold display) A restriction flag corresponding to (result) is set (step S915b). Then, control goes to a step S916.

  In step S916, the presentation control CPU 101 determines the hold mode for the new winning determination result (that is, the winning determination result corresponding to the undisplayed hold display) in the second winning determination result storage buffer. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S916). Then, when the hold mode is not determined (N in step S916), that is, when it is determined not to execute the hold effect (in this example, “0” is stored in step S904), The effect control CPU 101 displays the undisplayed second hold display in a normal manner (step S918). Thereafter, the process ends.

  In addition, when the hold mode is determined (Y in step S916), that is, when it is determined to execute the hold effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines a new winning determination result (that is, the undisplayed hold). It is confirmed whether or not a restriction flag corresponding to the winning determination result corresponding to the display is set (step S917). When the restriction flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 displays the undisplayed second hold display in the normal mode (step S918). On the other hand, when the restriction flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the hold mode for which the second hold display that has not been displayed is determined (in this example, specified based on the data stored in step S904). Is displayed (step S919). Thereafter, the process ends.

  Further, when the high base state (that is, the time-short state or the probability variation state) is not established, that is, in the normal state (N in step S911), the presentation control CPU 101 displays the second on-hold display currently displayed. It is confirmed whether or not there is a pending display of the mode (step S920). If there is a hold display in the second mode, the effect control CPU 101 holds a new win determination result (that is, a win determination result corresponding to an undisplayed hold display) in the first winning determination result storage buffer. Is determined to be the third mode (step S921a), and if the hold mode is determined to be the third mode, a new winning determination result (that is, a winning determination corresponding to the undisplayed hold display) A restriction flag corresponding to (result) is set (step S921b).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not there is a first mode hold display in the currently displayed hold display (step S922). If there is a hold display of the first mode, the production control CPU 101 holds the new win determination result (that is, a win determination result corresponding to an undisplayed hold display) in the first winning determination result storage buffer. Is determined to be the second mode or the third mode (step S923a), and if the holding mode is determined to be the second mode or the third mode, a new winning determination result (ie, undisplayed) A restriction flag corresponding to the winning determination result corresponding to the hold display is set (step S923b).

  In step S924, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the holding mode for the new winning determination result (that is, the winning determination result corresponding to the undisplayed hold display) in the first winning determination result storage buffer. It is confirmed whether or not (step S924). Then, when the hold mode is not determined (N in step S924), that is, when it is determined not to execute the hold effect (in this example, “0” is stored in step S908), The effect control CPU 101 displays the undisplayed first hold display in the normal mode (step S926). Thereafter, the process ends.

  In addition, when the hold mode is determined (Y in step S924), that is, when it is determined to execute the hold effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines a new winning determination result (that is, an undisplayed hold). It is confirmed whether or not the restriction flag corresponding to the winning determination result corresponding to the display is set (step S925). If the restriction flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 displays the undisplayed first hold display in the normal mode (step S926). On the other hand, when the restriction flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines the hold mode in which the first hold display that has not been displayed is determined (in this example, specified based on the data stored in step S908). Is displayed (step S927). Thereafter, the process ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the hold display can be restricted in a plurality of modes, so that the production is prevented from being monotonous and the interest can be enhanced. In addition, when the gaming state is a high base state (short-time state or probability change state) and when it is a normal state (that is, when the short-time control is performed and when it is not performed), Different aspects of the restrictions are made. Therefore, in this embodiment, depending on the gaming state (or depending on whether or not specific control is being performed), different types of restrictions are placed on the hold effect, thereby preventing the effect from becoming monotonous. , Can enhance the interest.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, when the gaming state is a high base state (short time state or probability variation state), a restriction flag is set in the second winning determination result storage buffer ( In steps S913 and S915b), in the normal state, a restriction flag is set in the first winning determination result storage buffer (steps S921b and S923b). Here, the first winning determination result storage buffer stores the winning determination result when starting the first winning prize opening 13, and the second winning determination result storage buffer stores the second starting winning opening 14. The determination result at the time of winning when starting winning is stored. Therefore, in this embodiment, since the hold effect is limited depending on which of the first start prize opening 13, the second start prize opening 14, and the start prize corresponding to the hold indication, different aspects are limited. Can be prevented from becoming monotonous and can be interesting.

  Specifically, by executing the processing of steps S914 to S915b, when the high base state (short-time state or probability change state) is present (that is, when the short-time control is performed), it is currently displayed. When there is a third mode hold display in the hold display, it is restricted to newly perform a hold effect that displays the hold display in the third mode. Therefore, when the high base state (short-time state or certain change state) (that is, when the short-time control is performed), the hold effect is frequently executed (see FIG. 30), but this is limited. Thus, by displaying a plurality of display modes with high expectation, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming in a state where he / she does not know what to watch. That is, with respect to the hold display corresponding to the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, when the hold display of the third mode is present in the currently displayed hold display, the hold effect displayed in the third mode. Is restricted from running. For this reason, the hold display corresponding to the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is frequently performed (see FIG. 30). However, by limiting in this way, the degree of expectation is high. By being displayed in the display mode, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming in a state where he / she does not know what to watch.

  Further, by executing the processing of steps S912 to S913, when the high base state (short-time state or probability change state) (that is, when the short-time control is performed), the currently displayed hold display is displayed. If there are more than a predetermined number of hold displays in the display mode different from the normal mode (3 in this example, but not limited to 3), the hold display is newly displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode. Execution of the hold effect is limited. Therefore, when the high base state (short-time state or certain change state) (that is, when the short-time control is performed), the hold effect is frequently executed (see FIG. 30), but this is limited. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming in a state where he / she does not know which of the display modes different from the normal mode is excessive, and thus the player may not be aware of which one. Moreover, even if it is temporary, it is possible to prevent the value from being lowered due to excessive execution of the hold effect. That is, for the hold display corresponding to the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, there is a predetermined number of hold displays in a display mode different from the normal mode (in this example, 3 but not limited to 3). In the case where there is the above, it is limited to newly execute the hold effect that displays the hold display in a display mode different from the normal mode. Therefore, for the hold display corresponding to the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, the hold effect is frequently executed (see FIG. 30), but by limiting in this way, the normal mode is It is possible to prevent the player from becoming in a state where he / she does not know which of the display modes may be noticed by increasing the number of on-hold displays in different display modes. Moreover, even if it is temporary, it is possible to prevent the value from being lowered due to excessive execution of the hold effect.

  Further, by executing the processing of steps S920 to S921b, in the normal state (that is, when the time reduction control is not performed), the hold display of the second mode is included in the hold display currently displayed. When there is, the execution of the hold effect that newly displays the hold display in the third mode is restricted. By limiting in this way, in a state where it is difficult to execute the on-hold effect (which can be said to be a state in which a big hit is generated compared to the normal state and the high base state), a plurality of on-hold displays with a high expectation degree are displayed. By being displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from having too much expectation. That is, for the hold display corresponding to the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, if there is a hold display of the second mode in the currently displayed hold display, the hold display is newly set in the third mode. Execution of the hold effect that displays is restricted. Therefore, the first hold display is less likely to be executed than the second hold display (to the first start prize 13 where the ratio of generating a big hit is lower than the second hold display for the start prize to the second start prize 14) In other words, it can be said that the player has too much expectation by displaying a plurality of hold displays having a display mode with high expectation.

  In addition, when the process of steps S922 to S923b is executed, and in the normal state (that is, when the time reduction control is not performed), the hold display of the first mode is included in the hold display currently displayed. When there is, the execution of the hold effect that newly displays the hold display in the second mode or the third mode is restricted. That is, for the hold display corresponding to the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, if the hold display of the first mode is present in the currently displayed hold display, the second mode or the third mode. Execution of the hold effect for displaying the hold display is restricted. When the hold display of the first mode is displayed in the currently displayed hold display, when the hold effect for displaying the hold display in the display mode having a higher expectation level than the first mode is executed, it is no longer necessary. Although the expectation for the hold display of the first mode cannot be maintained, by limiting in this way, it can be prevented that the expectation cannot be maintained.

  In this embodiment, as the hold effect, the effect of displaying the display in a display mode different from the normal mode from when the hold display is first displayed is executed. For example, the hold display is temporarily displayed in the normal mode. The effect may be changed to a different display mode. Also, any production may be executable. For example, after temporarily displaying the hold display in the normal mode, at any timing (for example, at the start of the change display or before the change end of the change display executed before the change display corresponding to the hold display, the change end And the like, the hold effect for changing the display mode may be executed. Moreover, it is good also as a hold | maintenance effect which changes a display mode by making a predetermined character appear at arbitrary timings, and making a character act on a hold display (for example, performing the effect which a character touches a hold display).

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the holding mode is determined to be one of the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode different from the normal mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the normal mode may be determined as the holding mode (that is, it does not change as a result of the production). For example, when a predetermined character appears at an arbitrary timing and the character acts on the hold display (for example, the character performs an effect of touching the hold display), the display mode is changed, and the character does not act on the hold display (for example, the character is The display mode may not be changed when an effect of passing through without holding the hold display is performed. If constituted in this way, the hold effect is not limited to always changing the display mode of the hold display as a result of the effect, but also has a variety because it does not change the display mode of the hold display as a result of the effect. It will be.

  Further, in this embodiment, the hold mode is determined in the hold mode determination process, and the hold display execution process is configured to restrict displaying the hold display in a specific hold mode in a predetermined case. For example, the structure which restrict | limits so that it may not determine to a specific holding | maintenance mode may be sufficient in a predetermined case in a holding | maintenance mode determination process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 executes a specific effect setting process for setting a specific effect (step S8000a).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the specific effect setting process (step S8000a). In this embodiment, the specific effect is an effect that is executed during the change of the effect symbol and changes the display mode of the active hold display from the normal mode to the specific display mode. In the specific effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 is set with a restriction flag associated with the storage area # 1 of the winning determination result storage buffer storing the winning determination result corresponding to the variable display to be started. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S8021). In step S8021, when variable display of the first special symbol is started (when the first symbol variation designation command is received), a restriction flag is associated with the storage area # 1 of the first winning determination result storage buffer. When the variable display of the second special symbol is started (when the second symbol variation designation command is received), the storage area # of the second winning determination result storage buffer # Whether or not the restriction flag is set in association with 1 is confirmed.

  Next, if the restriction flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 selects the restricted specific effect mode determination table (step S8022), and if not set, selects the normal specific effect mode determination table (step S8022). Step S8023). Then, the production control CPU 101 determines the production mode of the specific production using the selected table (step S8024).

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the specific effect mode determination table. In this embodiment, the “first effect mode” specific effect means that the active hold display changes to the first mode, and the “second effect mode” specific effect means that the active hold display is the second effect type. The specific effect of the “third effect mode” is that the active hold display is changed to the third mode. In this embodiment, the first to third modes of active hold display are similar to the first to third modes of hold display, but may be different. 36 (a) and 36 (b) are characteristic in that the display result is a big hit rather than a loss, and the expectation of the variation pattern is higher even if the display result is the same. The higher the ratio, the “first effect mode” is determined than “no execution”, the “second effect mode” is determined more than the “first effect mode”, and the “third effect mode” is determined than the “second effect mode”. The determination value is set so as to increase. By having such a feature, when the specific effect to be executed is more “second effect mode” than to the “first effect mode” when the specific effect is not executed. If the direction is the “third effect mode” than the “second effect mode”, the rate of change in the advantageous design pattern (for example, the super reach effect is performed) is increased. Thus, the rate at which the display result is a big hit can be increased. That is, the degree of expectation is higher when the specific effect is executed than when the specific effect is not executed. In addition, the “second effect mode” is higher than the “first effect mode”, and the “third effect mode” is a higher effect mode than the “second effect mode”. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the execution of the specific effect, and it is possible to focus on which effect mode is executed.

  36 (a) and 36 (b) is characteristic in the limited specific effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 36 (b) in FIG. 36 (a). That is, the determination value is set so that the ratio determined as “no execution” is lower than the normal specific effect mode determination table shown. By having such a feature, when the hold storage from which the variable display is started is displayed as the hold display and the execution of the hold effect is limited, the variable display is being performed. The rate at which the specific performance is executed can be increased. Therefore, even if the execution of the hold effect is restricted when the hold memory is displayed as the hold display, the specific effect is easily executed during the variable display, so that interest can be enhanced.

  In the specific effect setting process, whether or not to execute the specific effect is determined, and if it is determined to be executed, the display mode is changed to a display mode similar to the hold mode determined in the hold mode determining process. Good. That is, when the hold mode is determined as the first mode in step S904 or S908 of the hold mode determination process, the specific effect is executed in the first mode, that is, the active hold display is changed to the first mode. Also good. Moreover, it is good also as a specific effect which changes a display mode by making a predetermined character appear at arbitrary timings, and making a character act on an active hold display (for example, performing the effect which a character touches an active hold display). In this case, when a predetermined character appears at an arbitrary timing and the character acts on the active hold display (for example, when the active character performs an effect of touching the hold display), the display mode is changed, and the character does not act on the active hold display. The display mode may not be changed (for example, when the character performs an effect of passing through without touching the active hold display). By configuring in this way, the specific effect is not limited to always changing the display mode of the active hold display as a result of the effect, but also does not change the display mode of the active hold display as a result of the effect. It will have.

  When the specific effect setting process is finished, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the display so as to erase the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started, thereby reducing the hold display by 1 (step S8000b). In the process of step S8000b, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started (when the first symbol variation designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 displays the hold display on the first hold memory display unit 18c. When the variable display of the second special symbol is started (when the second symbol variation designation command is received), the hold display in the second hold storage display unit 18d is shifted.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 deletes the winning determination result designation command and the like (including data indicating the hold mode and the restriction flag) stored in the storage area # 1 of the winning determination result storage buffer, and determines the winning determination. The contents of the result storage buffer are shifted (step S8000c). That is, the contents of the storage area #n (n: 2 to 4) are shifted to the storage area (n−1). Also, the first reserved memory number (when the variation of the first special symbol is executed) or the second reserved memory number (when the variation of the second special symbol is executed) is decremented by 1 (step S8000d). In the process of step S8000b, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started (when the first symbol variation designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 uses the contents of the first winning determination result storage buffer. When the variable display of the second special symbol is started (when the second symbol variation designation command is received), the contents of the second winning determination result storage buffer are shifted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area, and uses the read variation pattern command and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command). In response, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined (step S8001). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the process of step S8001 by the CPU 101 for the effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 37, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect setting result and the variation pattern in step S8000a (step S8007). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8008).

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

  The process table shown in FIG. 38 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to each variation pattern and the effect setting result.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as effect parts is executed (step S1816). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8010), and the value of the effect control process flag is processed during the effect symbol variation (step S802). (Step S8011).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8102).

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

  Next, if the confirmation command reception flag is set or the variation time timer has timed out (Y in step S8107, Y in S8108), the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect control process flag value to the effect symbol variation stop. The value is updated according to the process (step S803) (step S8111), and the effect symbol changing process is terminated.

  If the confirmation command reception flag is not set and the variation time timer has not timed out (N in step S8107, N in step S8108), the effect symbol variation process is terminated.

  Next, specific examples of the hold effect and the specific effect will be described. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the hold effect and the specific effect. In the example shown in FIG. 40, the active hold display of the active hold display unit 18e is displayed in the normal mode (in the example shown in FIG. 40, a circle is shown) on the effect display device 9 during the time-shortening state, and the second hold storage display. One hold display is displayed in the normal mode (a circle is shown in the example shown in FIG. 40) in the part 18d, and a variable display is performed (FIG. 40A). Here, when a start winning is generated at the second start winning opening 14, a hold mode determination process is executed based on the determination result at the time of winning. Then, in the hold mode determination process, when the hold mode is determined to be the third mode, a hold effect in which a new hold display is displayed in the third mode is executed (FIG. 40B).

  When the variable display is stopped (FIG. 40C), the hold display corresponding to the previously stored hold storage is deleted, the remaining hold display is shifted to the left, and a new variable display is started (FIG. 40). (D)). Here, a start winning is again generated at the second start winning opening 14, and the hold mode is determined as the third mode based on the determination result at the time of winning. However, in the high base state (that is, the hold display corresponding to the second hold memory), the execution of the hold effect is limited so that a plurality of hold displays are not displayed in a display mode with a high expectation (the third mode in this example). For this reason (steps S914 to S915b of the hold display execution process), the new hold display (18d-1 in FIG. 40E) is displayed in the normal mode (FIG. 40E).

  Thereafter, the hold display is shifted together with the stop of the change display, and the change display corresponding to the hold storage in which the execution of the hold effect is restricted is started (FIGS. 40F and 40G). Then, when the specific effect is executed, the display mode of the active hold display of the active hold display unit 18e changes to the third mode (FIG. 40 (H)).

  In this embodiment, as the hold effect, the effect of displaying the display in a display mode different from the normal mode from when the hold display is first displayed is executed. For example, the hold display is temporarily displayed in the normal mode. The effect may be changed to a different display mode. Moreover, the display mode of the hold display is not limited to one that changes only once, but may be changed a plurality of times. That is, you may make it a display mode change to a thing with a high expectation degree in steps. In addition, as a specific effect, a predetermined character may appear and the character may act on the active hold display, thereby changing the display mode of the active hold display. In this case, it is possible to give a variety of specific effects by enabling execution of a specific effect in which the active hold display does not change as a result of the effect although a predetermined character appears.

  In addition, the hold display is displayed in a specific mode different from the first mode to the third mode, and the ratio of executing the specific effect is high during the variable display of the hold memory corresponding to the hold display of the special mode. Or it may be executed without fail. Hereinafter, displaying the hold display in a specific manner is also referred to as a specific effect notice.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a modification of the hold display execution process. In the modified example of the hold display execution process shown in FIG. 41, the effect control CPU 101 has a specific form of hold display in the currently displayed hold display after the process of steps S912, S913, S914, or S915b. Whether there is a specific mode hold display is displayed (step S931), and if there is a specific mode hold display, an undisplayed second hold display is displayed in the normal mode (step S932). At this time, a restriction flag associated with the winning determination result corresponding to the undisplayed second hold display may be set. Thereafter, the process ends.

  If there is no hold display in a specific mode, the production control CPU 101 responds to a new winning determination result (that is, a winning determination result corresponding to an undisplayed hold display) in the second winning determination result storage buffer. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the hold mode is determined (step S933). Then, when the hold mode is not determined (N in Step S933), that is, when it is determined not to execute the hold effect (in this example, “0” is stored in Step S904), The effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S935.

  When the hold mode is determined (Y in step S933), that is, when it is determined that the hold effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 101 determines a new winning determination result (ie, an undisplayed hold). It is confirmed whether or not a restriction flag corresponding to the winning determination result corresponding to the display is set (step S934). Then, when the restriction flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines the hold mode in which the second hold display that has not been displayed is determined (in this example, specified based on the data stored in step S904). Is displayed (step S937). Thereafter, the process ends. On the other hand, if the restriction flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S935.

  In step S935, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to display the undisplayed second hold display in a specific manner, that is, whether or not to execute the specific effect notice (step S935). Then, the production control CPU 101 displays the undisplayed second reserved display in the normal mode or the specific mode based on the determination result in step S925 (step S936).

  The effect control CPU 101 confirms whether there is a specific mode hold display in the currently displayed hold display after the process of step S922 or S923b (step S938), and there is a specific mode hold display. For example, the undisplayed first hold display is displayed in the normal mode (step S939). At this time, a restriction flag associated with the winning determination result corresponding to the undisplayed first hold display may be set. Thereafter, the process ends.

  If there is no hold display in a specific mode, the production control CPU 101 responds to a new winning determination result (that is, a winning determination result corresponding to an undisplayed hold display) in the first winning determination result storage buffer. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the hold mode has been determined (step S940). Then, when the hold mode is not determined (N in step S940), that is, when it is determined not to execute the hold effect (in this example, “0” is stored in step S908), The effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S942.

  In addition, when the hold mode is determined (Y in step S940), that is, when it is determined to execute the hold effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines a new winning determination result (that is, an undisplayed hold). It is confirmed whether or not the restriction flag corresponding to the winning determination result corresponding to the display is set (step S941). If the restriction flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines the hold mode in which the first hold display that has not been displayed is determined (in this example, it is specified based on the data stored in step S908). Is displayed (step S944). Thereafter, the process ends. On the other hand, if the restriction flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S942.

  In step S942, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to display the undisplayed first hold display in a specific manner, that is, whether or not to execute the specific effect notice (step S942). Then, the production control CPU 101 displays the undisplayed first hold display in the normal mode or the specific mode based on the determination result in step S942 (step S946).

  In steps S935 and S942, it is determined whether or not to display the hold display in a specific manner using the specific manner determination table shown in FIG. According to the specific mode determination table shown in FIG. 42, the hold display corresponding to the winning determination result for which the restriction flag is set is more specific than the hold display corresponding to the winning determination result that is not set. It is easy to be determined when displayed with. That is, the hold display that is the target of the hold effect is easily displayed in a specific manner. Therefore, it is easy to execute the specific effect notice instead of restricting the execution of the hold effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest.

  Also, in the example shown in FIG. 41, when there is a specific mode of hold display in steps S931 and S938, the process of displaying a new hold display in a display mode different from the normal mode is not executed. Yes. For this reason, attention can be paid to the hold display in the specific mode, and the player's interest can be prevented from being distracted by newly executing the hold effect or the specific effect notice.

  In this embodiment, in the process of step S903 or S907 of the hold mode determination process, the hold mode is configured to be determined as one of the first mode, the second mode, or the third mode. In the process, the hold mode may be determined as the first mode, the second mode, or the third mode, or may be determined as a specific mode. For example, in the hold mode determination table shown in FIG. 30, “specific mode” may be added to the items to be determined, and determination values may be assigned at a predetermined rate. In this case, in place of the processes in steps S935 and S936 or steps S942 and S943 in the hold display execution process, the process in step S918 or S926 that displays the undisplayed hold display in the normal mode is executed, and the process in step S937 or S944 is performed. In this case, the undisplayed hold display may be displayed in the first mode, the second mode or the third mode, or the specific mode. In this case, in the specific effect setting process, the ratio of determining to execute the specific effect may be different depending on whether or not the hold display corresponding to the change start target hold memory is displayed in a specific manner. For example, when it is displayed in a specific mode, it is possible to give a value to the display in the specific mode by deciding to execute the specific effect at a high rate, and to draw attention to the player.

  In the hold mode determination process, when the hold mode is determined to be one of the first mode, the second mode, or the third mode, or is determined to be a specific mode, the specific mode is determined. You may make it determine the production aspect of a specific production. That is, it may be determined that the display mode of the active hold display is changed to any one of the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode.

  In this embodiment, as the hold effect, the effect that displays in the display mode different from the normal mode from when the hold display is displayed for the first time is executed. It may be an effect that changes to a different display mode or only when the hold display is displayed in a specific mode. In this case, in the hold mode determination process, the display mode for the first display and the display mode after the change may be determined, or the timing for the change may be determined. .

  Next, a specific example of the specific effect notice will be described. FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the specific effect notice. In the example shown in FIG. 43, the active hold display of the active hold display unit 18e is displayed in the normal mode (in the example shown in FIG. 43, a circle is displayed) on the effect display device 9 during the short-time state, and the second hold storage display. One hold display is displayed in the part 18d in a normal manner (in the example shown in FIG. 43, a circle is shown), and a variable display is performed (FIG. 43A). Here, when a start winning is generated at the second start winning opening 14, a hold mode determination process is executed based on the determination result at the time of winning. Then, in the hold mode determination process, when the hold mode is determined to be the third mode, a hold effect in which a new hold display is displayed in the third mode is executed (FIG. 43B).

  When the variable display is stopped (FIG. 43C), the hold display corresponding to the previously stored hold storage is deleted, the remaining hold display is shifted to the left, and a new variable display is started (FIG. 43). (D)).

  Here, a start winning is again generated at the second start winning opening 14, and the hold mode is determined as the third mode based on the determination result at the time of winning. However, in the high base state (that is, the hold display corresponding to the second hold memory), the execution of the hold effect is limited so that a plurality of hold displays are not displayed in a display mode with a high expectation (the third mode in this example). (Steps S914 to S915b of the hold display execution process). At this time, if it is decided to execute the specific effect notice that displays the hold display in a specific mode (step S935 of the hold display execution process), the new hold display (18d-1 in FIG. 43E) is the specific mode. (In this example, “*” is displayed) (FIG. 43E).

  Thereafter, the change display is stopped and the hold display is shifted, and the change display corresponding to the hold storage in which the execution of the hold effect is restricted is started (FIGS. 43F and 43G). Then, when the specific effect is executed, the display mode of the active hold display of the active hold display unit 18e changes to the third mode (FIG. 43 (H)).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the pre-determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed based on the hold memory, and the hold display for displaying the hold display corresponding to the hold memory Means. The hold display means is any of a plurality of types of display modes (first mode to third mode, specific mode in this example) different from the normal mode based on the determination of the prior determination unit (in this example, the determination result at the time of winning). It is possible to display a hold display. In addition, when one hold display is displayed in a specific display form different from the normal form, a restriction that restricts another hold display different from the one hold display from being displayed in a predetermined display form Means are further provided. And the limiting means is comprised so that it can restrict | limit in a some aspect. By being configured as such, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and enhance the interest.

  Further, in this embodiment, the limiting means is configured to vary the mode of limitation depending on the gaming state (in this example, the low base state or the high base state). By being configured as such, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and enhance the interest.

  Further, in this embodiment, the restricting means varies the form of restriction depending on the established restriction condition (whether or not the restriction condition that the time reduction control is performed in this example is satisfied). It is configured. By being configured as such, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and enhance the interest. In this embodiment, the restriction condition is that the time reduction control is performed, or that the display is a hold display by winning at the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. For example, the restriction condition may be that a specific effect such as a super reach effect or a so-called simultaneous effect is being executed.

  In this embodiment, the restricting means holds the variable display hold of the first identification information (in this example, the hold storage based on the winning to the first start winning opening 13) and the variable display hold of the second identification information. The mode of restriction is configured to be different depending on which one is stored (holding storage based on winning in the second start winning opening 14 in this example). By being configured as such, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and enhance the interest. In this embodiment, the hold display that is the target of the hold effect is the first hold display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the start winning to the second start winning opening 14. Depending on whether or not the second hold display is based, the mode of restriction is different. For example, the hold display displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode is displayed on the first start winning opening 13. A mode of restricting the hold effect for the newly displayed hold display depending on whether the first hold display based on the start winning prize or the second hold display based on the starting winning prize to the second start winning opening 14 May be configured to be different, or these configurations may be combined. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the hold display of the third mode is displayed, the hold display that is the target of the hold effect is the first based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13. In the case of the hold display, the hold effect is not limited, and in the case of the second hold display based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, the hold effect for displaying the hold display in the third mode is limited. It is configured. In place of or in addition to this configuration, when the hold display displayed in the third mode is the first hold display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the holding effect is not limited. When it is the second hold display based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, it may be configured to limit the hold effect for displaying the hold display in the third mode.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect is provided. Then, the specific effect execution means stores the hold memory corresponding to the hold display restricted by the restriction means at a higher rate than the specific effect targeted for the hold memory corresponding to the hold display that is not restricted by the restriction means. It is comprised so that the specific production | generation targeted for may be performed. By being configured in such a manner, when the restriction is made, the ratio of executing the specific effect increases, so that it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming monotonous and enhance the interest.

  In this embodiment, the effect of changing the display mode of the active hold display is executed as the specific effect, but instead of or in addition to this, the effect of switching the background screen in the effect display device 9 is specified. May be executed. For example, when a variable display with a big hit or an advantageous effect is stored as a hold memory, the background screen in the effect display device 9 is specified from the normal screen at a higher rate than when the variable display is not stored. You may make it perform the specific production | presentation which switches to a screen and is continuously displayed over one or several times of variable display. In this case as well, when the hold display in which the hold effect is restricted is included in the hold display, the effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the hold display is not included. Also, when executing such a specific effect, for example, after the hold display displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode that triggered the hold effect is shifted and digested, that is, the hold After the variable display corresponding to the display is finished, the background screen is switched to the specific screen, and after the variable display corresponding to the hold display in which execution of the hold effect is restricted is finished, the background screen is switched to the normal screen. Good.

  In this embodiment, variable display time selecting means for selecting a variable display time for executing variable display of identification information from a plurality of predetermined variable display times is provided. With such a configuration, the variable display time can be suitably selected.

  In this embodiment, special display means for displaying a special image (active hold display in this example) corresponding to the variable display of identification information being executed is provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that variable display of identification information is being executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a first period (for example, a period in which the identification information is controlled to be in a low base state) for executing variable display of identification information at a first variable with a short variable display time, and the first ratio. There is a second period (for example, a period controlled to a high base state) in which variable display of identification information is executed at a high rate and a short variable display time, and the limiting means limits the first period and the second period. It is comprised so that the aspect of may differ. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform a restriction suitable for each period.

  Further, in this embodiment, a first period (for example, a period in which the identification information is controlled to be in a low base state) for executing variable display of identification information at a first variable with a short variable display time, and the first ratio. There is a second period (for example, a period controlled to a high base state) for executing variable display of identification information at a high rate and a short variable display time, and the hold display means is in the first period and the second period, It is configured to display the hold display in a different manner (in this example, it is displayed as a rectangle when controlled to the low base state, and displayed as a circle when controlled to the high base state). . With such a configuration, the hold display is displayed in a different manner, so that interest can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, the special display means specifies the special image when the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display restricted by the restriction means. In the example, it is configured to be easily changed to the first mode to the third mode). By being configured as such, even when the hold storage corresponding to the hold display restricted by the restricting means, the interest when the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the hold storage is enhanced. Can do.

  In this embodiment, when a plurality of on-hold displays are displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode, there is no limitation on the on-hold display, but the display is performed in a different mode. Some restrictions may be provided. For example, when two hold displays are displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode, the hold display corresponding to the hold memory stored later is more conspicuous than the hold display corresponding to the hold memory stored earlier. The display may be made with a light color or low luminance so as not to be displayed.

  In this embodiment, the limit flag once set is configured not to be reset, but a process for reviewing the limit at a predetermined timing such as at the start or end of fluctuation may be performed. For example, in the hold display execution process (step S800b), first, only the restriction flag associated with the first stored all of the restriction flags or the winning determination result in which the restriction flag is set. Reset. Then, it is determined whether or not to perform the restriction again for the winning determination result (hold display) in which the restriction flag is reset, and the restriction flag is set when the restriction is performed. In this case, the hold display corresponding to the winning determination result that is not reset and the restriction flag is reset may be displayed by changing from the normal mode (or specific mode) to the hold mode.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to match the number of reserved memories stored in the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100, the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer at the time of starting winning a prize. A command indicating that the number of reserved memories has increased (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition designation command) is transmitted to 100, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command. In some cases, the number of reserved memories is incremented by one, and the number of reserved memories is decremented by one at the start of variation of the effect design, but a different configuration may be used. For example, a command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) indicating that the number of reserved memories has decreased is provided, and the game control microcomputer 560 is used for effect control at the start of special symbol variation. You may make it transmit to the microcomputer 100. FIG. In this case, in the production control microcomputer 100, when the command indicating that the reserved memory number is increased is added when the command indicating that the reserved memory number is increased, and when the command indicating that the reserved memory number is decreased is received. The pending storage number is decremented by 1.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 4). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

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

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

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

  The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

The present invention performs variable display of the first identification information after the game medium passes through the first start area, performs variable display of the second identification information after the game medium passes through the second start area, and Alternatively, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of second identification information.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) after the game medium passes through the first starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13), After the game medium passes through the second start area (for example, the second start winning opening 14), the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) is variably displayed, and the first identification information or the second identification information is variable. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of display, still pending storage means for storing the variable display pending memory of the variable display and the second identification information of the first identification information that is not initiated (e.g., the first hold memory buffer and the second hold storage buffer), pending storing means Hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the stored pending memory (e.g., a first holding memory display portion 18c and the second holding memory display section 18 d) and a, hold display means, the passing normal-like It is possible to display the hold display by any of a plurality of different display modes (for example, the first mode, the second mode, or the third mode), and a specific display mode in which one hold display is different from the normal mode (E.g., a third mode) When the display is performed in a predetermined display mode (e.g., the third mode), a restricting unit ( For example, the production control microcomputer 100 further includes a portion for executing steps S911 to S916 and S918 to S922), and the restricting means holds the variable storage of the first identification information and the second identification. Depending on whether the variable display of the information is on hold corresponding to the hold display, the restriction is made different (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S911 to S915b, S911 to S923b) ).
With such a configuration, the mode of restriction differs depending on whether the display is a hold display corresponding to the variable display hold storage of the first identification information or the variable display hold storage of the second identification information. Can be prevented from becoming monotonous and interesting.

(Means 2) In the means 1, variable display time selection means (for example, game control) for selecting a variable display time for executing variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information from a plurality of predetermined variable display times. The microcomputer 560 may be configured to include a portion that executes step S100.
According to such a configuration, the variable display time can be suitably selected.

(Means 3) Special display means (for example, active hold display) for displaying a special image (for example, active hold display) corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information being executed in the means 1 or 2 It may be configured to include a display 18e).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is being performed.

(Means 4) A first period in which the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is executed with a short variable display time at the first ratio in the means 1 to means 3 (for example, a period controlled to a low base state) ) And a second period (for example, a period controlled to the high base state) in which variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is performed at a higher variable rate than the first rate and with a short variable display time . Yes, the limiting means may be configured to vary the mode of limitation between the first period and the second period.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a restriction suitable for each period.

(Means 5) In the means 1 to means 4, a first period in which variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is performed in a short variable display time at the first ratio, and a ratio higher than the first ratio And a second period in which variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is executed with a short variable display time, and the hold display means displays the hold display in a different manner between the first period and the second period. (For example, a rectangle is displayed when the low base state is controlled, and a circle is displayed when the high base state is controlled).
According to such a configuration, since the hold display is displayed in a different manner, the interest can be enhanced.

(Means 6) The means 1 to means 5 are provided with special display means for displaying a special image corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information being executed. The special display means is restricted by the restriction means. When the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is executed based on the hold storage corresponding to the hold display that has been made, the special image is changed to a specific mode (for example, the first mode to the third mode). The specific effect may be executed in any one of the first effect mode to the third effect mode (see FIG. 35).
According to such a configuration, the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is executed on the basis of the hold storage even for the hold storage corresponding to the hold display restricted by the restriction unit. You can enhance your interest.

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A plurality of types of first identification information that can be identified after the game medium passes through the first start area are variably displayed, and a plurality of types of second information that can be identified after the game medium passes through the second start area are displayed. A game in which identification information is variably displayed and a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled when a specific display result predetermined as a display result of variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is derived and displayed. Machine,
A holding storage means for storing the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information which have not yet been started, as the holding storage;
Pre-determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means;
A hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means,
The hold display means can display the hold display by any of a plurality of types of display modes different from the normal mode based on the determination of the prior determination unit,
Limiting means for restricting display of another on-hold display different from the on-hold display in a predetermined display mode when the on-hold display is displayed in a specific display mode different from the normal mode. Further comprising
The restricting means varies the form of restriction depending on which of the hold display of the variable display of the first identification information and the hold display of the variable display of the second identification information corresponds to the hold display. A gaming machine characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising variable display time selection means for selecting a variable display time for executing variable display of identification information from a plurality of predetermined variable display times. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising special display means for displaying a special image corresponding to a variable display of identification information being executed.

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