JP2016214482A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for reducing the works required for changing the specifications.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 displays a corresponding display corresponding to at least reservation memories individually, and the modes of the corresponding display are displayed in a first mode and a second mode of a higher expectation degree to become a specific display result than that of the first mode, thereby to predict that a specific display results in a variable display corresponding to said corresponding display. It is determined whether the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display where super ready-to-win is executed is displayed in the first mode. In the case where the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display, in which the super ready-to-win is displayed in the first mode, the display mode of said corresponding display is decided again to said second mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

  The present invention provides a variable display based on the establishment of a start condition, and a game that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display Related to the machine.

  Conventionally, in addition to the hold display corresponding to the hold memory generated by the start winning, when the variable display (variable display) corresponding to the hold memory is executed, the hold display corresponding to the variable display being executed is displayed. Change the display mode of the hold display that has been moved to the hold box and change it to the hold box, and continue to display the change display that is being executed. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-87492 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, since the change pattern for changing the display mode of the hold display shifted to the hold box is determined when a start winning corresponding to the hold display occurs, these hold displays In order to change the specification such as the determination ratio of the change pattern that changes the display mode, it is necessary to change a large-scale program, etc., and the labor required to change these specifications becomes enormous. was there.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the labor required to change the specification for changing the display mode of the hold display.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Based on the establishment of the start condition (for example, the start winning to the first start winning port or the second start winning port), the variable display is performed, and a specific display result (for example, big hit) determined in advance as the display result of the variable display A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the symbol is derived and displayed;
Prior decision means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103)) determines whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result before the display result is derived and displayed. Part that decides whether or not to make a big hit)
With respect to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but has not yet been started, a hold storage means (for example, a first hold storage buffer or a second hold storage buffer shown in FIG. A winning determination result storage buffer shown in A)),
Corresponding display means (for example, the production control CPU 120 displays the corresponding display (for example, the hold display or active display) corresponding to each of the hold memories stored in the hold storage means, for example, S934, S942 in the hold notice process. , S943 and the part of displaying the hold display and the active display by executing the process of S818 in the production symbol variation start process),
When it is determined by the predetermining means that the specific display result is determined, a specific effect (for example, at a higher rate than when the predetermining means determines that the specific display result is not determined) , A specific effect execution means (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the super reach process table set at the start of the change in the effect symbol changing process) that executes the change of the super reach)
When the start condition is satisfied, pre-start determination means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103)) determines whether or not the specific display result is obtained in the variable display based on the start condition being satisfied. 14 is a part for executing the winning determination process shown in FIG.
The mode of the correspondence display displayed by the correspondence display means is different from the first mode (for example, white which is a normal mode) and the second mode (for example, yellow or second which is a first special mode). Red), which is a special mode, and it is determined by the pre-start determination means that the specific display result is determined by the pre-start determination means. Display mode determining means for determining the second mode at a higher rate than the case where it is not performed (for example, when the production control CPU 120 uses the display mode determination table shown in FIG. A portion that determines the red display mode that is the second special mode at a high rate), and
By displaying the corresponding display displayed by the corresponding display unit in the display mode determined by the display mode determining unit, it is predicted that the specific display result will be obtained in the variable display corresponding to the corresponding display. Notice effect execution means for executing the notice effect (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of S942 and S943 in the hold notice process);
Display mode determining means for determining whether or not the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display in which the specific effect is executed by the specific effect executing unit is displayed in the first mode based on the determination of the display mode determining unit. For example, the production control CPU 120 executes the processes of S813 and S814 in the production symbol variation start process),
When it is determined by the display mode determination means that the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display in which the specific effect is executed is displayed in the first mode, the display mode of the corresponding display is changed to the second mode. Re-determination means (for example, a portion where the production control CPU 120 executes the process of S816);
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, since the first mode is determined again as the second mode by the redetermination unit, the correspondence display can be displayed in the second mode without changing the specification of the determination by the display mode determination unit. As a result, the labor required for changing the specifications can be reduced.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The specific effect determining means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103)) that determines whether or not to execute the specific effect (for example, super reach) when starting the variable display is shown in FIG. To execute the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG.
The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect when execution of the specific effect is determined by the specific effect determining means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the change pattern of each super reach in the change pattern setting process). The part that executes the process table of each super reach when receiving the variation pattern command of each super reach transmitted in response to the determination of
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the specific effect according to the gaming situation at the start of the variable display, and to change the display mode of the corresponding display depending on whether or not the specific effect is performed. Since it can be determined again, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 for executing timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 10);
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing an effect control main process shown in FIG. 19) for controlling the execution of the effect based on information transmitted from the game control means (for example, an effect control command shown in FIG. 7). )When,
With
The game control means includes
Hold decrease information (for example, total hold memory number subtraction designation command) indicating that the number of hold memories stored in the hold storage means decreases, and change display related information (for example, change pattern command) regarding change display, Information transmission means for transmitting (for example, the part in which the game control microcomputer 100 executes the effect control command control process of S28),
The production control means includes
When the hold reduction information is received, first subtracting means for subtracting and updating the display number of the corresponding display by the corresponding display means (for example, when the production control CPU 120 receives the total hold memory number subtraction designation command, S618 Part of the pending display subtraction update process)
Second subtracting means for subtracting and updating the display number of the corresponding display by the corresponding display means based on the reception of the variable display related information when the variable display related information is received without receiving the hold reduction information (For example, when the presentation control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern command and the pending ideographic update flag is not set, the portion that executes the pending display subtraction update process of S624b) is included.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a contradiction between the number of reserved memories actually stored in the reserved storage means and the display contents, and to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable about the corresponding display. it can.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means, and means 2,
The correspondence display means can display a correspondence display corresponding to the variation display as a variation display correspondence display (for example, active display) when starting the variation display,
The re-determination means re-determines the first aspect as the second aspect when the correspondence display by the correspondence display means is displayed as the variable display correspondence display (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control has the effect symbol (The part where re-lottery is executed in S816 in the fluctuation start process)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the re-determination to the second mode is performed when the re-determined corresponding display is displayed as the variable display-corresponding display, the variable display corresponding to the corresponding display is started. Since the player can be given a sense of expectation that the display mode will sometimes be re-determined as the second mode, the player's expectation will continue until the variable display corresponding to the corresponding display is started. And can improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1-3,
The expectation level that is the specific display result when the second mode is determined by the display mode determination unit and the expectation level that is the specific display result when the second mode is determined again by the redetermination unit The degree of expectation of red (second special mode) becomes red (second special mode) at the start of hold display, or red (second special mode) when active display is performed Depending on whether or not)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be made to pay attention to the time when the correspondence display of the second mode is displayed, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 4, wherein:
The holding storage means (for example, the winning determination result storage buffer shown in FIG. 21A) can store the determination result (for example, the starting winning determination result) of the pre-start determining means for each holding storage. And
The display mode determination means is determined by the pre-start determination means to be the specific display result for the hold storage stored in the hold storage means before the hold storage corresponding to the correspondence display to be determined. When there is an on-hold storage, the determination of the second mode is limited (for example, the presentation control CPU 120 stores the on-hold storage stored before the on-hold storage subject to the hold advance notice determination process in the process of S931. In addition, it is determined whether or not there is a holding memory that is a big hit, and if there is a holding memory that is a big hit, a portion that displays a hold display in white which is a normal mode)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the execution of the notice effect that displays the corresponding display in the second mode is limited when there is a holding memory that is a specific display result that may change the gaming state. , It is possible to prevent the notice of the notice effect from becoming inaccurate.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 5,
The holding storage means (for example, the winning determination result storage buffer shown in FIG. 21A) can store the determination result (for example, the starting winning determination result) of the pre-start determining means for each holding storage. And
The re-determination means is based on the determination result by the pre-start determination means of the hold storage stored in the hold storage means after the hold storage corresponding to the re-determination target correspondence display. The display mode of display is re-determined to the second mode (for example, whether the notice control flag is stored in one of the storage areas (entries) in the winning determination result storage buffer in the processing of S815 by the CPU 120 for effect control) And if the advance notice target flag is stored in any storage area (entry), the portion where the re-lottery in S816 is not executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the re-determination to the second mode is determined based on the determination result of the corresponding display corresponding to the subsequent variable display, the display result of the subsequent variable display can be estimated. , Can improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production control main process which CPU for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process, (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a winning determination result storage buffer, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of an active display storage buffer. . It is a flowchart which shows an example of a hold notice determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a reservation notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a display mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a re-lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a prefetch effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example by re-lottery. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display for every timing in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a transmission form of the determination result command at the time of other winning.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below 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. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame 3 attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame 3 includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts (to be described later) attached to them. And the game board 2).

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

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the surplus ball tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the surplus ball tray (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). ing. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the body of the surplus ball tray at the lower part of the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmission type photosensors (parallel sensor pairs) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation bowl when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  An effect display device 5 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area. The display screen of the effect display device 5 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) synchronized with the variable display (also referred to as variable display) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. . Therefore, the effect display device 5 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes, for example, symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, but the position of the symbol display area is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 5. Alternatively, the three areas of the symbol display area may be separated. The effect display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect display device 5 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the display of the second special symbol is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 5 along with the change display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  On the right side of the effect display device 5 in the game board 2, a first special symbol display device (first variation display means) 4 </ b> A for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 4A is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of displaying numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the first special symbol display device 4A is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. A second special symbol display device (second variation display means) 4B for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 5 in the game board 2. The second special symbol display device 4B is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display device 4B is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9.

  In the present 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 device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 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 display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display device.

  In this embodiment, a case where two special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is placed in the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening). After the winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit The game is started on the basis that the game has not been executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) has elapsed, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 5, a winning device 6A having a first start winning port is provided. The game ball won in the first start winning opening is led to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the first start opening switch 22A.

  Further, below the winning device 6A having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening), a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning opening capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) is guided to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the second start opening switch 22B. The variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened by a solenoid 81. When the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning opening (easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening than the first starting winning opening. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 6B is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening. In the state where the variable winning ball device 6B is in the closed state, the winning ball may be difficult (that is, the gaming ball is difficult to win) although it is difficult to win.

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

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 6B that opens and closes only the second starting prize opening is provided, but the first starting prize opening and the second starting prize opening are provided. Any of these may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening and closing operation.

  When the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 6B is extremely easy to win the second start winning port. The first start winning opening is provided immediately below the effect display device 5, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 5 and the first start winning port is further narrowed, or around the first start winning port. The nails are arranged in close proximity, or it is difficult to guide the game balls to the first start winning opening through the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening, and the winning rate of the second starting winning opening is the first start winning prize. It may be made higher than the winning rate of the mouth.

  In the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A, four effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) are displayed. A first hold display section 25A made of a display (for example, LED) is provided. The first hold display unit 25A increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process to be described later.

  At the bottom of the second special symbol display device 4B, a second hold display section 25B comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second hold display unit 25B increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display in the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process to be described later.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 5, a total pending storage display unit 5 </ b> D that displays the total number (total pending memory count) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is provided. ing. In the present embodiment, on the total hold storage display unit 5D, the hold displays corresponding to the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. In addition, it may be made to display in the aspect which can recognize whether it is the 1st reservation memory or the 2nd reservation memory in sum total storage memory display part 5D (for example, the 1st reservation memory is displayed in red) The second reserved memory may be displayed in blue). In addition, instead of the total reserved memory display unit 5D, a first reserved memory display unit that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit that displays the second reserved memory number may be provided. Good.

  In addition, on the left side of the summed hold storage display unit 5D on the display screen of the effect display device 5, a display of an active display area 5F that displays a hold display corresponding to the variable display being executed as an active display (display corresponding to the variable display). An area is provided.

  The effect display device 5 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B. The display of the effect symbol as a symbol is displayed. The variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 5 are synchronized. In addition, the change display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 5 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the effect display device 5 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and on the second special symbol display device 4B, a specific display result (big hit symbol) When the open / close plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 82 in a specific game state (a 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.

  An ordinary symbol display device 20 is provided on the left side of the effect display device 5 in the game board 2. The normal symbol display device 20 includes, for example, a 7-segment display similar to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a dot matrix LED, and the like, and includes a plurality of types of identification information called normal symbols. Display fluctuating.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, the display variation display of the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 6B is changed from a disadvantageous state to a player to a state where the game ball can be won at the second starting winning opening when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 20, a normal hold display section 25 </ b> C having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 41 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 41, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal holding display unit 25C increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 20 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 6B The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and the effect display device 5 is easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the gaming state in which the special symbol variation display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B becomes longer and the number of times of opening is increased.

  The variable winning ball apparatus 6B does not extend the time for which the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), but shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 6B 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 6B are increased, and a state in which a start winning is easily made (high base state) is obtained. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). 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 (variation display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 20 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 6B is opened increases, and the start winning state becomes easy (high base state).

  In addition, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, and effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing 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).

  Around the game area of the game board 2, there is provided a game effect lamp 9 blinking and displayed during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 8R and 8L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a ball striking operation handle, and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch a game ball into the game area. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area, and then descends the game area. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening and is detected by the first start opening switch 22A, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, the first The first special symbol display device 4A starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 5 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second start winning opening and is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, the start condition Is established), the second special symbol display device 4B starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 5 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening. 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.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 11. FIG. 2 also shows the effect control board 12 and the like. A game control microcomputer 100 (corresponding to game control means) 100 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 11. The game control microcomputer 100 includes a ROM 101 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 102 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 103 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port 105. Including. In this embodiment, the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 are built in the game control microcomputer 100. That is, the game control microcomputer 100 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. The I / O port 105 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 100 further incorporates a random number circuit 104 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

  The random number circuit 104 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 104 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 104 selects and sets a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection selection 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 100 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data that the random number circuit 104 updates. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 100 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 104 when a start winning to the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on 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 102 is saved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 102 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 100. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 100 or the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 100 or the like becomes operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 100 or the like becomes inoperative. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 100 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 100 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 100. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Further, a clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 100.

  In addition, a switch circuit 110 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 to the game control microcomputer 100 is also mounted on the main board 11. Has been. Also, a solenoid circuit 111 for driving a solenoid 81 for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a solenoid 82 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 for forming a special winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 100 is also provided. 11 is mounted. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 11.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 directs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 100 via the relay board 15. A command is received and display control with the production | presentation display apparatus 5 which carries out variable display of the production | presentation symbol is performed.

  The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120 and a RAM 122. The RAM 122 may be externally attached. In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 operates in accordance with a program stored in the internal or external ROM 121, and an acquisition signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 11 input via the relay board 15. The production control command is received according to In addition, the effect control CPU 120 causes the display control unit 123 to perform display control of the effect display device 5 based on the effect control command.

  In addition, the RAM 122 included in the effect control CPU 120 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit, part of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part of the content of the RAM included in the effect control CPU 120 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). Is done. In particular, at least data indicating the game state (probability change state flag and time reduction state flag described later) is stored in the backup RAM. However, in the present embodiment, the value of the time-short time counter for counting the number of fluctuations after the shift to the time-short state described later is not stored in the backup RAM.

  In the present embodiment, a display control unit 123 that performs display control of the effect display device 5 in cooperation with the effect control CPU 120 is mounted on the effect control board 12. The display control unit 123 has an address space independent of the effect control CPU 120, and maps the VRAM there. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the display control unit 123. Then, the display control unit 123 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 5.

  The effect control CPU 120 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 5, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 120 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 performs display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 120.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal input from the relay board 15 are first input to an input driver (not shown) on the effect control board 12. As a signal direction regulating means, the signal input from the main board 11 is allowed to pass through the relay board 15 only in the direction toward the effect control board 12 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15). The unidirectional circuit is installed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp control board 14 via an output port (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the sound number data to the sound control board 13 via the output port.

  In the lamp control board 14, a signal for driving the LED is input to an LED driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to the game effect lamp 9 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp control board 14.

  In the voice control board 13, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 8R and 8L audio signals obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the sound data ROM connected to the speech synthesis IC. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  CPU103 which performed such game control main processing will perform the timer interruption process of S20-S34 shown in FIG. 10, if the interruption request signal from CTC is received and an interruption request | requirement is received. 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 (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 the CPU 103 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 are input via the switch circuit 110, and the state determination thereof is performed (switch processing: S21).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold display unit 25A, the second hold display unit 25B, and the normal hold display unit 25C. A display control process is performed (S22). For the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). The CPU 103 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display device 20 in a predetermined order. The CPU 103 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 103 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control CPU 120 (effect control command control process: S28).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 103 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 (S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B 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 a ball payout device (not shown) in response to 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 103 is responsible for the solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data in accordance with the value of the special symbol process flag ( 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 103, 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 103 outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. 2 Executes the variable display of special symbols.

  Further, the CPU 103 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). For example, if the normal symbol change speed is such that the display state is switched every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag related to the normal symbol change is set, the CPU 103 sets the value to 0. Every time 2 seconds elapse, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is switched. In addition, the CPU 103 executes a normal symbol effect display on the normal symbol display device 20 by outputting a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the effect display device 5, the variation display state of the effect symbol is changed after the effect symbol variation display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the effect display device 5, the variation display state of the effect symbol is changed after the effect symbol variation display 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 variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the reach effect is executed after the change display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed.

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 5. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (same as the sudden probability variable big hit symbol, for example, “135”) may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 5 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B 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 winning opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short. It is a big hit and it is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to a probable change state (that is, it makes it appear to the player as if it suddenly became a probable change state) is there). That is, in the present embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small hits have the same opening pattern of the big winning 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. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol does not involve the reach state. It is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is accompanied by the reach state, normal variation, pseudo-ream 1 normal failure, super failure, pseudo-ream 2 super failure and pseudo-ream Three supermarkets are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 3, in the variation pattern accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the pseudo-continuous 1 normal deviation is used, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, in the variation pattern accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the deviation from the super-continuous 2 super is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the deviation from the pseudo-continuation 3 supermarket among the variation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuation, the re-variation is performed three times. Here, re-variation means that the effect symbol variation display is executed again after temporarily halting the effect symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the effect symbol variation display until the display result is derived and displayed. . Also, among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 3, the shortened non-reach deviation is a variation pattern for shortening that has a shorter variation time than the non-reach deviation provided corresponding to the non-reach deviation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result of the special symbol is a normal big hit or a probable big hit is given as a normal pattern, a pseudo-unit per unit, a super unit, a pseudo-unit 2 Per supermarket and per 3 super-ream supermarkets are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, in the case of using one normal per pseudo-continuation among the variation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the per-ream 2 supermarket is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when using the per-ream 3 supermarket, the re-variation is performed three times.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, special hits are prepared as fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result of special symbols suddenly changes to a big hit or a small hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time in the case of super reach with pseudo-ream (three times)). Is fixed at 40 seconds, and in the case of super reach without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 25 seconds). The variation time may be varied according to the number of memories. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 are used. A variation pattern determination table may be prepared), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

  Also, in this embodiment, the game state is in a normal state and the total number of reserved memories is 2 or less, and the normal state and the total number of reserved memories is 3 or more, and the time is in a short time state. Although the time is configured to be different (in the example shown in FIG. 6, in the case where the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more and in the time-short state, the variation time is shorter than the other variation patterns. The determination value is set so that the ratio of “reach out” is selected.) Not limited to this, in normal state, the fluctuation time does not change depending on the total number of reserved memories, and normal state and short-running state May be configured such that the variation time differs (that is, the rate at which a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected), and even in a short time state, as described above, depending on the total number of pending storages The variation time is different (I.e., ratio of short fluctuation pattern variation time is selected are different) may be configured to. Further, for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time is varied according to the first reserved memory number instead of the total reserved memory number (that is, a variation pattern with a short variable time is selected). When the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the variable time is changed according to the second reserved memory number instead of the total reserved memory number (that is, the variable time is changed). The ratio at which the short variation pattern is selected may be varied). In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 are used. A variation pattern determination table may be prepared), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

  In the present embodiment, a variation pattern determination table that is different depending on the total number of reserved memories is used, and the variation pattern determination used when the display result is out of order and the total number of reserved memories is 3 or more. The table is assigned a determination value so that the ratio of reach (normal reach, super reach) is reduced compared to the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of pending storage is 0 to 2.

  Specifically, in the fluctuation pattern determination table used in the normal state where the total number of pending storages is 0 to 2, as shown in FIG. When there is a decision value assigned to a super reach with fluctuations or a super reach with three re-variations due to a pseudo-ream, in the normal state, the total pending storage number is 3 to 8 and In the variation pattern determination table used in the state, as shown in FIG. 6, for a super reach with two re-variations due to a pseudo-ream with a relatively long variation time and a super reach with three re-variations due to a pseudo-ream Thus, there is no assignment of judgment value, and these fluctuation patterns of super reach with a relatively long fluctuation time are in the normal state when the total number of pending storage is 3 to 8 and in the short time state. There will not be determined. However, even if the total reserved memory number is 3 or more at the time of starting winning, if the total reserved memory number is 2 or less at the start of the fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern of super reach accompanied by two or three re-variations by the quasi-continuous Since it can be determined, even if it is determined that it is not super-reach (for example, out of shortened non-reach) due to the sum of 3 or more reserved memory at the time of starting winning, the total number of reserved memory at the start of fluctuation Is a super-reach variation pattern involving two or three re-variations by the pseudo-ream, that is, when it is determined that it is not a super reach at the time of starting winning. There is a case that becomes super reach.

  In addition, the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more and in the short-time state has a high rate of selecting “shortened non-reach out” with a short variation time compared to other variation patterns. The determination value is set so as to be (see FIG. 6). As a result, the average fluctuation time can be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases, and the situation in which the fluctuation display operating rate is reduced can be prevented as much as possible.

  In addition, when the total pending storage number is 3 or more and the variation pattern determination table used for the short-time state, and the variation pattern determination table used when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, a specific effect ( For example, a common determination value is assigned to a variation pattern (or a set of such variation patterns) accompanied by a super reach that is not a pseudo-ream. Therefore, regardless of the total number of pending storages (that is, even if the variation pattern determination table to be used is different), if the value of the extracted random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) is confirmed at the time of start winning, a specific effect (for example, It can be easily determined in advance whether or not it is accompanied by a super reach that is not a pseudo-ream. Therefore, it is possible to notify that there is a specific effect (for example, super reach that is not a pseudo-ream) before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize (for example, an effect control command indicating that effect is controlled) This is realized by executing an effect such as a pre-reading effect in the effect control CPU 120 that has been transmitted to the CPU 120 and has received the effect control command). However, in this case, it cannot be notified that all superreach is involved.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the assignment of the determination value is different for the two types of whether the total pending storage number is 0 to 2 or 3 or more is shown, but not limited to this, for example, the total pending Depending on the number of memories, the allocation may be changed more finely in stages. 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. 4 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 a 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 to be any variation pattern included in the variation pattern determination table using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 10, the game control microcomputer 100 counts the counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). 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 built in the game control microcomputer 100 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 100) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination value.

  5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 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 shown in FIG. 5B 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. Also, the numerical values described in FIGS. 5B and 5C are the small hit determination values.

  The CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number 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. 5B and 5C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probability” shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B 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 device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), 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, a case where a small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning is made at the first start winning opening and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the start winning is made at the second starting winning opening and the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where it is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

  FIG. 5D and FIG. 5E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 5 (D) 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 first start winning opening (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). Jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 5 (E) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the stored memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a big hit 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. 5D and 5E, 10 determination values are assigned to the “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40). On the other hand, in the jackpot type determination table 131b, three determination values are assigned to “sudden probability change big hit” (3/40). Explain the case where the probability is suddenly determined to be a big hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning is made at the first start winning opening and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the start winning is made at the second starting winning opening and the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where it 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. 5 (D) and 5 (E), two rounds of sudden probability change jackpot as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of gaming value is given, The case where 15 rounds of big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit) is determined as the second specific gaming state to give a large amount of game value will be explained, but when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed at a high rate Although the case where it is determined to be in the first specific gaming state is shown, the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in the present 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 the present embodiment, a mode in which the jackpot gaming state to which a transition is made by deriving and displaying the jackpot symbol is illustrated as a specific gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific gaming state For example, a small hit game state that shifts when a small hit symbol is derived and displayed, a probability change state that shifts after the big hit game ends, a short time state, or the like may be used.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, the types of big hits include “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”.

  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 end of the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, it is changed to the probable change state and also shifts to the short time state). (See 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 S134 described later).

  Further, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and is not shifted to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is ended (see S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state is maintained until the execution of the variable symbol special display and the effect symbol display is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see S142 to S145 described later). In this embodiment, after the shift to the time reduction state, the time reduction state also ends when a big hit occurs before the execution of the predetermined number of variable displays is ended (see S134 described later).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to “probable big hit” or “normal big hit” (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). It 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 completed, the state is shifted to the probability changing state (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probability changing state and also to the short time state. See 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 S134 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big prize opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each time, as in the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit”. Is controlled. 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). 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 “suddenly 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 103 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the type of jackpot or gaming state. is there. When the extracted random 3 (1 to 997) value matches the data (determination value) assigned to each variation pattern, the CPU 103 changes the variation pattern to a pattern corresponding to the matching determination value of the variation pattern. decide. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the ratio (%) of the determination value assigned for each variation pattern is shown. For example, in the normal state, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is “out of” (the “out” (up to hold 2) field in FIG. 6), the value corresponds to random 3 (1 to 997). 50% of the determination value to be set is set to the fluctuation pattern “non-reach”. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 6, each value set in the variation pattern determination table has a variation display result of “out of”, “out of phase (short time)”, “normal big hit / probable big hit” or “sudden probable big hit / In the case of “small hit”, the ratio determined to the associated variation pattern is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 6, for example, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is “out” in the normal state, and the total number of reserved storage is 2 or less (“out” in FIG. 6 In the “until hold 2” field), the ratio of the plurality of types of variation patterns determined as “non-reach out” is the highest and the ratio determined as “pseudo-continuous 3 super out” is the lowest. In addition, for example, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is “out of” in the normal state, the fluctuation display result is “ In the case of the determination of “disappearing” (the “disappearing (holding 3 or more, time reduction)” field in FIG. 6), unlike the “disappearing (up to holding 2)” field, Is determined so that the ratio of determination as “short non-reach out” is high, and, as described above, “pseudo-continuous” is a variation pattern with a long variation time. It is not determined that “2 super misses” or “pseudo-continuous 3 super misses”. By setting in this way, it is easy to select a variation pattern with a short variation time when the total number of reserved memories is 3 or more and in a short time state.

  In addition, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” (“normal big hit / probable big hit” field in FIG. 6), a pseudo-continuous performance regardless of the gaming state. Among the fluctuation patterns with “”, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio determined as “per quasi-continuous 3 super” is the highest and the ratio determined as “per quasi-continuous normal” is the lowest. That is, in the “ordinary big hit / probable big hit” field, the fluctuation pattern having the larger number of pseudo-continuations among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects is easily selected. Therefore, in the pseudo-continuous production, the higher the number of pseudo-continuous times, the higher the expectation that the variation display result will be a big hit. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal deviation, quasi-ream 1 normal deviation, per normal and quasi-ream 1 normal) is a fluctuation pattern with super reach (super detachment, pseudo-ream 2 super deviation). The variation display result is more likely to be selected as “out of” than in the case of quasi-continuous 3 super detachment, per super, quasi-continuous 2 super, and quasi-continuous 3 super). On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (super off, quasi-continuous 2 super out, quasi-continuous 3 super out, per super, quasi-continuous 2 super, and quasi-continuous 3 super per) fluctuation pattern with normal reach (normal off) This is more likely to be selected when the fluctuation display result is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” than “pseudo continuous 1 normal deviation, per normal and pseudo continuous 1 normal”. Therefore, in this embodiment, the variation pattern with super reach has a higher expectation that the variation display result will be a big hit than the variation pattern with normal reach.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit” (the “suddenly promising big hit / small hit” field in FIG. 6), The fluctuation pattern is determined as “special hit”.

  FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. In the example shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, 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 5 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 3, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 5 controls the effect display device 5 to start the effect symbol variation display.

  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 CPU 120 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the effect symbol change display (change) is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect symbol variation display (variation) 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 100 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 the present embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 14), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 100 determines which variation pattern is to be used when starting winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control (transmission setting) for transmission to the effect control CPU 120 is performed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the winning determination result designation command. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, a value is set in the EXT data and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted depending on which variation pattern is determined at the time of starting winning. 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 port or the second starting winning port, determination at winning when the EXT data is set to “01 (H)” A result specification command is sent. Further, 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 or the second starting winning opening, determination at winning is performed by setting “13 (H)” in the EXT data. A result specification command is sent.

  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. The game control microcomputer 100 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 special winning opening) indicating a display of the number of times (round) indicated by XX while the special winning opening is open. 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. The command A303 (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 100 may be configured to send an ending designation command for suddenly changing probability big hit end when a sudden big hit is made, but not to send an ending designation command when it is 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 C0XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending memory count addition designation command) that designates that the total pending memory count has increased by one. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total number of reserved memories after the increase. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending memory count subtraction designation command) that designates that the total pending memory count has decreased by one. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the total number of reserved memories after subtraction.

  In the present embodiment, the form of transmitting the reserved memory number addition designation command and the reserved memory number subtraction designation command for the total reserved memory number is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, A first reserved memory number addition designation command or a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command for notifying an increase or decrease in the first reserved memory number, or a second for notifying an increase or decrease in the second reserved memory number. A reserved memory number addition designation command or a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is transmitted, and on the effect control board 12 side, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are individually determined based on these effect control commands. You may make it manage.

  When the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, the contents shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are obtained. Accordingly, the display state of the effect display device 5 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the sound control board 13.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 100 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B starts the variation display of the special symbol when there is a start prize. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, 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 production control command, production control command data is output from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 via the relay board 15 by 1 byte by 8 parallel signal lines of the production control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) 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 CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 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. 7 and FIG. 8, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as the variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the change display (change) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the second special symbol on the symbol display device 4B, and that produces an effect in accordance with the change display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120 from being increased when controlling the effect parts such as the device 5.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) mounted on the main board 11. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, if the first start port switch 22A for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port is turned on, or the game ball has won the second start winning port. If the second start opening switch 22B for detecting this is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is executed ( S311, S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. The game control microcomputer 100 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved memories) when the special symbol variation display can be started. The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is cleared when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variation display time: the time from the start of variation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stopped display)) is the variation time of the special symbol variation display. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

  Display result designation command transmission process (S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control (transmission setting) for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S303 (3 in this example).

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

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is stopped and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the CPU 120 for effect control is performed. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control CPU 120 controls the effect display device 5 to stop the effect symbols when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 82 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). 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 open process (S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control (transmission setting) for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control CPU 120, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. When all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the CPU 120 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big 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 82 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S309 (9 in this example). 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 (S309): This process is 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 special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (S310): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the CPU 120 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 S300.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). In addition, the CPU 103 sets an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening. , Data indicating “first” is set (S1215).

  In the present embodiment, when the first start port switch 22A is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning port), data indicating “first” is set and the second When the start port switch 22B is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins at the second start winning port), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 103 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 22A is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), 2 When the start port switch 22B is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 13A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 13A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 13 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning opening. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). S1216). In the processing of S1216, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, or a big hit type determination random number (random 1 and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3)) that is a software random number is extracted and stored. Note that the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start opening switch passage process (at the time of start winning), but the first special symbol fluctuation starts. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 obtains 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. You may make it extract directly.

  FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 13B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In the present 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 pattern. A random number for determination (random 3) is stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 102.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning determination process for determining in advance when starting a winning a change display result and a changing pattern when a change based on the detected starting winning is executed (S1217). Then, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the total reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the value of the total reserved memory number counter, and thereafter, the determination result of the winning determination process is displayed. Based on this, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the winning determination result designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S1218).

  Note that by executing the processing of S1218, in this embodiment, the CPU 103, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state) Every time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening, both the total reserved memory number addition designation command and the winning determination result designation command are always transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  In the present embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be executed with priority. For example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning opening provided with the variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The display may be executed with priority. In this case, the process of S1215 can be omitted, and the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. Further, in this case, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the winning is based on the start winning prize at the first starting winning opening on the condition that it is not in the high base state (when the hourly flag is not set) and is not in the big hit game. Processing (S1217) may be performed. In other words, if the condition is not satisfied, the execution of the winning determination process (S1217) is limited, and a pre-reading effect for notifying that the display result of the specific variable display becomes a big hit or super reach (details will be described later) Yes) may not be executed. In a configuration in which the display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, in a game state in which it is easy to start winning at the second start winning opening, the first special symbol changing display based on the start winning at the first starting winning opening is displayed. Since it may continue to be postponed, even if the pre-reading effect is executed, there is a possibility that a state in which the change display of the notice target is not executed easily occurs. However, by limiting the execution of the winning determination process (S1217), it is possible to prevent the pre-reading effect from being executed based on the start winning at the first start winning opening, and avoid such a state. it can. In addition, by limiting the winning determination process during a high base state or a big win game, it is possible to prevent a game from being played in a state where it can be recognized that a stored memory that is a big win is stored. Whether or not a big hit game is being played is confirmed, for example, by the value of a special symbol process flag. In this case, the CPU 103 determines that the big hit game is being played when the value of the special symbol process flag is any one of 5-7. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 side always performs a determination process at the time of winning a prize, and the effect control CPU 120 side determines whether or not it is in a high base state or a big hit game, May be restricted.

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 22B is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 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 (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1224) and sets the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 103 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

  Next, the CPU 103 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) and variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted and stored. Stored in the area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning determination process (S1228). Then, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the total reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control CPU 120, and then produces the prize determination result designation command based on the determination result of the prize determination process. Control (transmission setting) for transmission to the control CPU 120 is performed (S1229).

  By executing the processing of S1229, in this embodiment, the CPU 103 can execute the second operation regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state). Every time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening, both the total reserved memory number addition designation command and the winning determination result designation command are always transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in S1217 and S1218. In the winning determination process, the CPU 103 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (S220). In the present 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 big hit type, or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing Separately, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, before the variable display based on the start winning is started, it is determined at the time of winning. By executing the process, it is confirmed in advance whether any variation pattern is 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 CPU 120 determines whether it is a big hit or super reach. A pre-reading effect is announced to foresee what will happen.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability change state is set. (S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 103 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in S221 at the time of the start winning, until the start of the variation display based on the start winning actually. is there. For this reason, the game state has changed between the time when the winning prize is confirmed in S221 and the time when the fluctuation display based on the starting prize is actually started (for example, before the start of fluctuation). When a probable big hit occurs, the normal state changes to the probable state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see S61 to be 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 S222), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227, and FIG. The small hit determination value shown in FIG. 5C is compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (S223). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening (when the winning determination process (see S1217) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the CPU 103 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. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening (when the winning determination process (see S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the small winning shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the hit determination table (for the second special symbol).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in S223), the CPU 103 performs a process of specifying the gaming state and the total number of reserved storage at that time (S224). In this embodiment, the CPU 103 determines in S224 whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state or a short-time state (specifically, whether or not a short-time flag is set), and the total pending storage number counter The total pending storage number is specified based on the counter value. It should be noted that a plurality of variable displays are executed after confirming whether or not the state of probability change or short-time state is in S224 at the time of starting winning, until the start of changing display based on the starting winning actually. there is a possibility. For this reason, the game state has changed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in S224 whether or not the state is a probable change state or the time-shortening state and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, If a probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state changes to the probable state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in S224 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see S61 to be described later) do not necessarily match.

  Then, the CPU 103 selects a field of the variation pattern determination table according to the identification result of S224 (S225). Specifically, the CPU 103 determines whether the specified gaming state is a probabilistic state or a short-time state, and when the specified gaming state is a normal state and the specified total number of reserved memories is 3 or more. 6 is selected in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Further, when the specified gaming state is the normal state and the specified total number of reserved memories is 2 or less, the “displaced (up to 2 pending numbers)” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected. .

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in S223), the CPU 103 selects the “suddenly probable big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. (S226).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S227). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening (when the winning determination process (see S1217) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the CPU 103 performs FIG. ) Is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly promiscuous big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening (when the winning determination process (see S1228) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), the big hit shown in FIG. Using the type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, or “sudden probability variation jackpot”.

  Then, the CPU 103 selects a field of the variation pattern determination table according to the jackpot type determined in S227. (S228). Specifically, when the CPU 103 determines “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, the CPU 103 selects the “normal big hit / probable big hit” field of the variation pattern determination table. If it is determined that “sudden probability change big hit”, the “sudden probability change big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table is selected.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table field set in S225, S226, and S228 and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) extracted in S1216 and S1227 (S229).

  Then, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting the determined variation pattern in the winning determination result designation command (S230). Specifically, the CPU 103 assigns any value from “00 (H)” to “51 (H)” as shown in FIG. 9 according to which variation pattern is determined in S229 when winning. Processing for setting the EXT data of the determination result designation command is performed.

  For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening (when the winning determination process (see S1217A) is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 12), “Non-reach” is determined in S229. If it is determined that the variation pattern is to be obtained, a process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result specifying command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. If it is determined in S229 that the variation pattern type is “per 3 pseudo-supermarkets”, the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is set to “12 (H)”. ”Is set.

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 13A) is data indicating “first”. (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is performed for the second special symbol (S54). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in the present embodiment, according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, A special symbol variable display is executed. In this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. For example, when priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, whether or not the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory number buffer is 1 or more is checked in S52. The process proceeds to S54, and if it is 0, the process proceeds to S53.

  Next, the CPU 103 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 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 determines each random number 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 102. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 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 102.

  Then, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1, 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 103 sets the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 103 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved memory number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

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

  In S56, when 1 is subtracted from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer in S56, the CPU 103 determines whether the first hold display unit 25A or the second hold is based on the subtracted stored count counter value. Control for changing the display of the display unit 25B is also performed.

  Then, the CPU 103 saves the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (S58). The CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  Further, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the total reserved memory number subtraction designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the value of the total reserved memory number counter after subtraction (S59).

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

  Next, the CPU 103 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214A of the first starting port switch passing process and S214B of the second starting port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer. Read and jackpot judgment. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 5) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining the big hit or the 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-probable change state (normal state and short-time state). Yes. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the value on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 101 is set), and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 101 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state, and when the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in a state or a short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big win gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display device 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 change flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state, and is cleared when the probability change 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. Cleared at timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the CPU 103 refers to the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 5B and 5C). Use it to determine the small hits. That is, when the value of the random number for determining the big hit (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the CPU 103 determines to make a small hit for the special symbol. To do. In this case, the CPU 103 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. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (S62), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (S63), and proceeds to S75.

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

  In S71, the CPU 103 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 (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 5D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 103 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 (S73). In this case, the CPU 103 is a jackpot type determination random number extracted in S214A of the first start port switch passing process or 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. To determine the type of jackpot. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In comparison, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 103 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (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 103 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 selects the “normal big hit / probable big hit” field of the variation pattern determination table when the big hit type is the normal big hit or the probability variable big hit (Y in S92) ( If the big hit type is not the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit (N in S92), the “suddenly probable big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table is selected (S94). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 selects the “suddenly probable big hit / small hit” field of the variation pattern determination table (S96). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the short time flag indicating that the short time state is set (S97). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of transition to the probability change state), and is cleared 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. Cleared when the display is finished and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in S97), the CPU 103 selects the “displaced (hold 3 or more, time reduction)” field of the variation pattern determination table (S98). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in S97), it is further determined based on the value of the total reserved memory number counter whether the total reserved memory number at that time is 3 or more (S97a). If the total number of reserved memories is 3 or more, the “displace (hold 3 or more, time reduction)” field of the variation pattern determination table is selected (S98). Then, the process proceeds to S101. On the other hand, when the total number of reserved memories is not 3 or more, the CPU 103 selects the “out of” (up to the number of holds 2) field of the variation pattern determination table (S99). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) (S101), and selects it in the process of S93, S94, S96, S98 or S99. The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the field of the variation pattern determination table (S102).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (S103). Further, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 (S104).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S105). For example, the start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of 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 102 (S106). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S107).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S131). When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is ended, 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 device 4B is terminated. Further, control (transmission setting) for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S140 (S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (S134). Control (transmission setting) for transmitting a jackpot start designation command to the CPU 120 is performed (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 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 data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 102 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  Further, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 5 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (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, and 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S139).

  In S140, the CPU 103 confirms 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 103 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (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 (S142).

  Next, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (S144), the CPU 103 clears the time reduction flag (S145). Further, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S146).

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 5 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (S308) (S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in S147), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S164. When the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is cleared (S161), and control (transmission setting) for transmitting the jackpot end designation command is performed (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 performed in the effect display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S163), and the processing is ended.

  In S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in S165), the CPU 103 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (S166). Whether or not it is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is specifically confirmed whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “03”. It can be determined by doing. 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 103 sets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (S167). Further, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (S168). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the time reduction state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S169). Then, the process proceeds to S173.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability big hit is true, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (S170). Further, the CPU 103 sets a time reduction flag (S171). Further, the CPU 103 performs control (transmission setting) for transmitting the probability change state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S172). Then, the process proceeds to S173.

  In the present embodiment, the short time flag set in S167 and S171 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see S27), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a hit. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball apparatus 6B by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag set in S167 and S171 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol.

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S173).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 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) (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 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 120 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag and storing data according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5, the output control of the sound effect, and the game effect Lighting control of the lamp 9 and the like is executed.

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

  20 to 21 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  As the command receiving buffer, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte 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 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a received command is stored in the command reception buffer (S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (S612). Note that when read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a total reserved memory number addition designation command (S614; Y), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the total reserved memory number counter formed in the RAM, so that the total reserved memory is stored. The number is incremented by 1 (S615), and although not shown, whether the total pending storage number after the increase matches the total pending storage number specified by the received total pending memory count addition designation command or not. If the values do not coincide with each other, the total pending memory count counter value is updated to the total pending memory count specified by the received total pending memory count addition designation command, and the process returns to S611.

  If the received effect control command is a total reserved memory number subtraction designation command (S616; Y), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the total reserved memory number counter formed in the RAM, thereby total stored memory. Although the number is decreased by 1 and not shown, it is determined whether or not the reduced total pending memory count matches the total pending memory count specified by the received total pending memory count subtraction designation command. If they do not match in the determination, the value of the total pending storage number counter is updated to the total pending storage number specified by the received total pending storage number subtraction designation command.

  Then, one hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D, specifically, one hold display displayed at a position farthest from the active display area 5F among the displayed hold displays is deleted. After executing the hold display subtraction update process (S618), the hold display updated flag is set (S619), and the process returns to S611. As described above, when the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D is updated by receiving the total hold storage number subtraction designation command, the hold display updated flag is set. .

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (S621; Y), the effect control CPU 120 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S622). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (S623).

  Whether or not the hold display updated flag is set, that is, with the start of the variable display corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command, the hold display subtraction update process for deleting one hold display has been executed. It is determined whether or not (S624).

  If the hold display updated flag is set (S624; Y), the hold display subtraction update process for deleting one hold display has already been executed, so the set hold display updated flag is cleared. (S624a), the process returns to S611. On the other hand, when the pending display updated flag is not set (S624; N), since the total pending storage number subtraction designation command is received without being received for some reason, As in S618, after executing the hold display subtraction update process for deleting one hold display, the process returns to S611.

  As described above, by executing the processing of S624, S624b, and the like, the hold display is reliably updated as shown in FIG. In other words, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), the hold display indicating that the three hold memories are stored in the combined hold memory display unit 5D is displayed at the timing when the variation display of the effect symbols that have been executed ends. Has been made. Then, a total pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100.

  When the effect control CPU 120 normally receives the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, the pending display in the total pending storage display unit 18c is updated (subtracted) as shown in FIG. When the fluctuation pattern command is normally received, the fluctuation display is started as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 misses the combined reserved memory count subtraction designation command, the hold display is not updated as shown in FIG. 32 (d), but when the fluctuation pattern command is normally received thereafter. As shown in FIG. 32 (e), the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 5D is updated and the variable display is started. Thus, even when the total pending storage number subtraction designation command cannot be normally received (FIG. 32 (e)), the total pending storage number subtraction designation command can be normally received (FIG. 36 (c)). In the same manner as in (), a hold display that is consistent with the total number of hold memories stored in the game control microcomputer 100 can be performed, and the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable with the hold display.

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (S625; Y), the effect control CPU 120 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. The display result designation command storage area is stored (S626).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S627; Y), the effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag (S628).

  If the received effect control command is any winning determination result designation command (S664; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines the winning determination result corresponding to the received winning determination result designation command as the winning determination result. In the storage buffer, it is stored in a storage area (entry) associated with the total number of pending storage (S665), and a pending notice determination process is performed (S671).

  In this embodiment, the winning time determination result designation command is transmitted after the total pending storage number addition designation command is transmitted in S1218 and S1229 of the start port switch passing process. For this reason, the effect control CPU 120 receives the winning determination result designation command after updating the total pending storage number. In step S665, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, the second byte data of the winning determination result designation command in the storage area associated with the total number of pending storages in the winning determination result buffer. This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 9). Further, the data set in the winning determination result buffer is deleted in order from the previously set data in the effect symbol variation start process (timing at which the process of S1800 is executed) described later.

  FIG. 21A and FIG. 21B are explanatory diagrams showing a configuration example of a region (a winning determination result storage buffer and an active display storage buffer) for storing a winning determination result. As shown in FIG. 21A, in this embodiment, eight storage areas associated with each hold display (hold storage) of the total hold storage number are secured in the winning determination result storage buffer. Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, one storage area associated with active display (display corresponding to variation display) is secured in the active display storage buffer. Each storage area (entry) can store a determination result at the time of winning a prize, a notice target flag indicating that it is a target of a hold notice effect, and a display form flag indicating a display form of hold display or active display, respectively. It has become.

  In this embodiment, in the winning determination result storage buffer and the active display storage buffer, when the notice target flag is set to “0”, this indicates that the reserved storage is not the object of the notice of hold notice, When “1” is set in the flag, it indicates that the hold storage is a target of the hold notice effect.

  In the winning determination result storage buffer and the active display storage buffer, when “0” is set in the display mode flag, the hold display or active display corresponding to the hold storage is in the normal mode (in this embodiment, the white circle). ; “○”), and when the display mode flag is set to “1”, the hold display or active display corresponding to the hold storage is the first special mode (yellow in this embodiment). ; “X” is included), and when the display mode flag is set to “2”, the hold display or active display corresponding to the hold storage is the second special mode. (In the present embodiment, it is red; double circles are included in “◯”).

  As will be described later, in this embodiment, when the hold display displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 5D is consumed and the variable display is started, the display mode of the hold display that is the target of the variable display is the first. In the case of the special mode (yellow) or the second special mode (red), the display mode is maintained and the display is moved to the active display area 5F to be active display. Further, when the display mode of the hold display to be subjected to the variable display is the normal mode, the normal mode is maintained and the active display is moved to the active display area 5F and the active display is performed. Due to the re-lottery, there is a case where the active display area 5F is moved to the active display area in the first special mode (yellow) or the second special mode (red).

  In addition, in order to distinguish which winning determination result when it is configured to preferentially execute either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, A first winning determination result storage buffer for storing a winning determination result at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening, and a second winning save for storing a winning determination result at the time of starting winning to the second start winning opening The determination result storage buffer may be prepared separately. In this case, it is sufficient that a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer, and the second winning determination is performed. The result storage buffer only needs to have a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number. In this case, the EXT data of the received winning determination result designation command is stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer. The winning determination result storage buffer (the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer) may be formed in the RAM included in the effect control CPU 120.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S683). Then, the process proceeds to S611.

  Here, the hold notice effect of the present embodiment will be described. The hold notice effect is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the effect, and the variable display that is the target of the effect is a big hit or a specific change (for example, a reach effect is included) This is a notice effect for giving a notice by displaying the display mode of the hold display in the total hold storage display unit 5D in the first special mode (yellow) or the second special mode (red).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a hold notice determination process. In the hold notice determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hold notice determination limit flag is set.

  When the hold notice determination limit flag is set (S930; Y), the process proceeds to S934, and “0” corresponding to white, which is the normal display mode, is set (stored) in the display mode flag. After the hold display of the white circle “◯” as an aspect is additionally displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D, the hold notice determination process is terminated. That is, when the hold notice determination limit flag is set, execution of a new hold notice is not determined.

  On the other hand, if the pending notice determination limit flag is not set (S930; N), the winning determination result storage buffer further hits one of the entries different from the entry subject to the pending notice determination process. Whether or not the winning determination result is stored, that is, whether or not there is a holding memory that is a big hit in the holding memory stored before the holding memory to be processed in the holding notice determination process. Determine (S931).

  When the big win winning determination result is stored in another entry (S931; Y), “0” corresponding to white, which is the normal display mode, is set (stored), and white circle, which is the normal mode, is set. After the “O” hold display is additionally displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D, the hold notice determination process is terminated. In other words, if the determination result at the time of winning a big win is stored in another entry, the game state changes to a probable change state or a short time state due to a big win, and the reservation notice becomes inappropriate. Since there is a possibility, execution of the hold notice is not decided.

  When the big win winning determination result is not stored in the other entries (S931; N), the execution / non-execution of the holding notice is used as the winning judgment result using the holding notice determination table shown in FIG. It is determined accordingly (S932).

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets the hold notice determination table shown in FIG. 23, extracts the hold notice determination random number, extracts the value of the extracted hold notice determination random number, and the process of the hold notice determination process. Based on the winning judgment result specified command stored in the target entry (storage area) and the judgment value corresponding to the winning judgment result, whether “non-execution” or “execution” is determined To do.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, in the pending notice determination table, “non-reach” and “normal (N) reach out” are associated with the determination contents of “non-execution” and “execution”. A determination value is assigned to each of the determination results at the time of winning of “Super (S) Reach” and “Big Bonus”.

  A characteristic part of the pending notice determination table of this embodiment is that the number of judgment values assigned to “non-execution” is “non-reach out”, “normal (N) reach out”, “super (S ) Because it is set to decrease in the order of “reach out” and “big hit”, “normal (N) reach out” is better than “normal (N) reach out” than “non-reach out”. It is easier for “Super (S) Reach Out” to determine the execution of the hold notice effect than “Super (S) Reach Out” is “big hit”.

  That is, when the hold notice effect is executed, it becomes easier to reach a normal reach, a super reach, or a big hit than when the hold notice effect is not executed.

  In this embodiment, “execution” / “non-execution” of the hold notice effect is determined regardless of the total number of reserved memories, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these hold The ratio of “execution” or “non-execution” of the notice effect differs depending on the total number of reserved memories at the time of determination, for example, the ratio that “execution” of the notice effect is decided as the total number of reserved memories increases. It may be made larger.

  Returning to FIG. 22, in S <b> 933, it is determined whether or not “execute” is determined by the process of S <b> 932.

  If “execute” has not been determined (S933; N), the process proceeds to S934, and “0” corresponding to white, which is a normal display mode, is set (stored) in the display mode flag of the storage area (entry). In addition, after the white circle hold display, which is a normal mode, is additionally displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D, the hold notice determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when “execute” is determined (S933; Y), the display mode of the hold display is determined according to the winning determination result using the display mode determination table shown in FIG. 24 (S939).

  Specifically, in step S939, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode determination table shown in FIG. 24, extracts the display mode determination random number, extracts the value of the extracted display mode determination random number, and the hold Based on the determination value corresponding to the winning determination result specified from the winning determination result designation command stored in the processing target entry (storage area) of the notice determination process, the display mode is set to “yellow” or “ It is determined to be “red”.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the characteristic part of the display mode determination table of this embodiment is that the number of judgment values assigned to “yellow” is “non-reach out” and “normal (N) reach out”. ”,“ Super (S) reach out ”,“ Big hit ”, and the number of judgment values assigned to“ Red ”is“ Non-reach out ”,“ Normal ( N) Out of reach, “Super (S) out of reach”, “Big hit” are set in order of increase, so when “red” hold display is displayed, “yellow” hold display is It is easier to hit a big hit than when it is displayed, that is, the “red” on-hold display has a higher expectation for a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display in the hold notice effect is only two modes of “yellow” which is the first special mode and “red” which is the second special mode. However, the present invention is not limited, and these modes may be three or more with different degrees of expectation as a big hit.

  Returning to FIG. 22, after executing the process of S939, after setting a hold notice determination limit flag set for restricting execution of a new hold notice effect (S940), the display mode determined in S939 is “ It is determined whether it is “red” (S941).

  If the display mode determined in S939 is “red”, the process proceeds to S942, and “2” corresponding to “red” is set in the display mode flag in the entry (storage area) subject to the pending notice determination process. The display mode flag is set (stored) and a red hold display which is the second special mode is additionally displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D, and then the hold notice determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the display mode determined in S939 is “yellow”, the process proceeds to S943, and “1” corresponding to “yellow” is displayed in the display mode flag in the target entry (storage area) of the hold notice determination process. "Is set (stored) in the display mode flag, and the yellow hold display which is the first special mode is additionally displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D, and then the hold notice determination process is terminated.

  As described above, when a winning determination result designation command is received with the occurrence of a new start prize, execution / non-execution of the hold notice effect is determined, and when non-execution is determined, The white circle hold display, which is a normal mode, is additionally displayed on the combined hold storage display portion 5D. On the other hand, when execution is determined, a yellow or red hold display is additionally displayed on the combined hold storage display portion 5D.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process (S705) in the main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 5 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized. However, the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 moves the storage content stored in the entry of buffer number 1 in the winning determination result storage buffer to the active display storage buffer (buffer number 0) (S810).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 erases the stored data of the entry of buffer number 1 in the winning determination result storage buffer moved to the active display storage buffer (buffer number 0) and shifts each entry in the winning determination result storage buffer. (S811). That is, the contents of the lower storage area (entries with buffer numbers 2 to 8) are shifted one by one to the upper storage area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S812), and determines whether the read variation pattern corresponds to one of the super reach variation patterns (S813).

  If none of the super-reach variation patterns correspond, the process proceeds to S818 and the active display update process is executed, whereby the updated active display storage buffer (buffer number 0) updated by the movement in S810 is executed. The active display is displayed in a mode specified from the display mode flag. That is, if the display mode at the stage of hold display is the “white” mode of normal display, the “white” active display of normal display is displayed, and the display mode at the stage of hold display is “yellow” of the first special mode If the display mode is, the active display of “yellow” of the first special mode is displayed, and if the display mode at the stage of the hold display is the “red” mode of the second special mode, the “red” of the first special mode is displayed. The active display is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the read variation pattern corresponds to one of the super reach variation patterns, it is determined whether or not the display mode flag of the active display storage buffer is “0” indicating the normal mode (S814). . If it is not “0” indicating the normal mode (S814; N), that is, if it is already the display mode of “yellow” that is the first special mode or “red” that is the second special mode, S818. When the active display update process is executed by proceeding to, the same display mode as the display mode in the reserved storage (“yellow” which is the first special mode or “red” which is the second special mode) is displayed in the active display area 5F. The active display is displayed at.

  If it is “0” indicating the normal mode (S814; Y), whether or not the advance notice target flag is stored in any storage area (entry) of the winning determination result storage buffer, It is determined whether there is a hold display displayed in the display mode of “yellow” which is the first special mode or “red” which is the second special mode (S815).

  If the advance notice target flag is stored in any storage area (entry) of the winning determination result storage buffer, the process proceeds to S818 and the active display update process is executed, so that the active display area 5F is displayed in the normal mode. The active display is displayed in a certain white mode. In other words, the display mode of the active display is not changed when the hold notice is already executed for another hold display, and in this way, the hold notice is executed for the other hold display. By changing the display mode of the active display in the case of being present, it is possible to prevent the interest of the hold notice effect already being executed from being impaired.

  When the advance notice target flag is not stored in any storage area (entry) in the winning determination result storage buffer (S815; N), the display mode of the active display is changed using the re-lottery table shown in FIG. Whether to change from the normal mode to “yellow” as the first special mode or “red” as the second special mode is determined again (S816).

  Specifically, the re-lottery table shown in FIG. 27 is set, the re-lottery random number is extracted, the extracted re-lottery random number value, and the entry (storage area) of the active display storage buffer (buffer number 0) ) Based on the winning judgment result (“out” or “hit”) determined from the winning judgment result designation command stored in), “white” (corresponding to no change), Either “yellow” (first special mode) or “red” (second special mode) is determined.

  The re-lottery table of the present embodiment corresponds to each display mode ("white (normal mode)", "yellow (first special mode)", "red (second special mode)") as shown in FIG. Then, determination values are assigned at the ratios shown in FIG. 27 for each of the winning determination results of “out” and “big hit”.

  A characteristic part of the re-lottery table of the present embodiment is that when “white (normal mode)” is determined even in the re-lottery by assigning a determination value to “white (normal mode)”, that is, Even in the super reach variation pattern, an active display of “white (normal mode)” may be displayed, and the active display is yellow (first special mode) or red (second special mode). Even if there is no change to the aspect), there is a possibility that a super reach that is highly likely to be a big hit may occur, that is, even if it is an active display of “white (normal aspect)”, a big hit is expected. It can be done.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27, the number of determination values assigned to “white (normal mode)” is set so that “big hit” is less than “out”. In the case of super hit and a big hit, the ratio of changing to yellow (first special mode) or red (second special mode) is set to be high when displayed as an active display. That is, in this embodiment, when displayed as active display, when the display mode changes to yellow (first special mode) or red (second special mode), it is more “big hit” than when it does not change. There is a high possibility (expectation).

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 27, in the determination value assignment corresponding to “out of”, more determination values are assigned to yellow (first special mode) than red (second special mode). On the other hand, in the assignment of the judgment value corresponding to “big hit”, conversely, more judgment values are assigned to red (second special aspect) than yellow (first special aspect). In the case of changing to red (second special mode), the possibility (expected degree) of “big hit” is higher than the case of changing to yellow (first special mode).

  In the present embodiment, when the active display is in red (second special mode), the display in red (second special mode) is displayed as the active display as the hold display when starting winning. When it is displayed (first pattern) and when it is displayed as an active display when it is displayed in white (normal mode) at the time of starting winning, it is displayed in a red (second special mode) display mode. 24 (second pattern), the number of assigned decision values corresponding to “super reach out” and “big hit” in the display mode determination table shown in FIG. 24, and “out of” in the re-lottery table in FIG. The ratio determined when the display mode of red (second special mode) is “out” is understood by comparing the allocation number of determination values corresponding to “big hit” with FIG. The ratio determined when the red lottery table is smaller and the display mode of red (second special mode) is “big hit” is set in the relottery table of FIG. The red (second special mode) display mode that is changed when displayed as the active display as the second pattern is the red color (second special mode) that inherits the display mode of the hold display that is the first pattern. There is a higher possibility (expectation) of “big hit” than the display mode of, and by doing this, when the hold display is displayed, it was displayed in white (normal mode) However, when it is displayed as an active display, it can give the player a sense of expectation that the display mode will be red (second special mode), that is, it will be held in white (normal mode) The display is displayed So also it can sustain a player's expectation as, it is possible to improve the game interest.

  Then, the value of the display mode flag stored in the entry (storage area) of the active display storage buffer (buffer number 0) is changed from “0” indicating the normal mode to a value corresponding to the display mode determined by redetermination. Update. Specifically, when “yellow” (first special mode) is determined again in S816, the value of the display mode flag is updated to “1” indicating “yellow” (first special mode), and S816 is displayed. When “red” (second special mode) is re-determined, the value of the display mode flag is updated to “2” indicating “red” (second special mode). Note that when “white” is re-determined in S816, the value of the display mode flag is already “0”, which is a value indicating “white” which is the normal mode, and need not be updated.

  Then, the process proceeds to S818 and the active display update process is executed, so that the display mode according to the value of the display mode flag stored in the entry (storage area) of the active display storage buffer (buffer number 0) An active display is displayed in the active display area 5F.

  Specifically, as described above, when the active display update process is executed by going to S818 after passing through S817, it is stored in the entry (storage area) of the active display storage buffer (buffer number 0). Depending on the value of the display mode flag being displayed, one of “white” (normal mode), “yellow” (first special mode), and “red” (second special mode) is displayed in the active display area 5F. Is done. That is, when “yellow” (first special mode) or “red” (second special mode) is determined in the re-determination by re-drawing in S817, “yellow” (first special mode) or “red” ”(Second special mode) is displayed in the active display area 5F.

  On the other hand, when the active display update process is executed without proceeding to S817 and the active display update process is executed, that is, as described above, when it is determined not to be the super reach variation pattern (S813; N), the active display is performed. When the value of the display mode flag stored in the entry (storage area) of the storage buffer (buffer number 0) is not “0” which is the value indicating “white” which is the normal mode, the display in the hold display The active display is displayed in the active display area 5F in the same display mode as the mode. Further, when it is determined as Y in S815, that is, when the advance notice flag is stored in any storage area (entry) in the winning determination result storage buffer, and the hold advance notice is executed for the hold display. In the active display area 5F, the value of the display mode flag stored in the entry (storage area) of the active display storage buffer (buffer number 0) is always “0” indicating the normal mode. In 5F, an active display of “white” (normal mode) is displayed. That is, when the hold notice is already executed for the hold display, the display mode of the active display is not changed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, when the variation pattern is not super reach and the display mode of the hold display is the “white” display mode which is the normal mode, the hold notice is executed. Only the variation display in the case where it is not performed has been illustrated in the form of performing the re-determination by the re-lottery in S816, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the active display is not limited to this. You may make it perform the re-decision by re-lottery. Thus, when re-determination by re-lottery is executed for all the variable displays, the display mode of the hold display is “yellow” (first special mode) or “red” (second special mode). In such cases, re-determination by re-lottery is executed. In these cases, re-determination from “yellow” (first special mode) to “white” (normal mode) or “red” ( (2) Special Mode) to “Yellow” (First Special Mode) or “White” (Normal Mode) is completely restricted, or “Yellow” (First Special Mode) to “White” ”(Ordinary aspect) or“ red ”(second special aspect) to“ yellow ”(first special aspect) or“ white ”(normal aspect) can be determined. Redevelopment of these “yellow” (first special mode) to “white” (normal mode) , "Red" may be limited from the (second special aspect) "yellow" (first special embodiment) and "white" as less likely to be re-determined in the (usually embodiment).

  Further, as described above, when the display mode of the hold display is “yellow” (first special mode) or “red” (second special mode), when performing re-determination by re-lottery, Different re-lottery tables (white re-lottery table, yellow re-lottery table, red re-lottery table) are prepared for each color which is the display mode of the hold display, and re-lottery according to the display mode of the hold display You may make it perform redetermination by re-lottery using (setting) a table.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the re-decision by re-lottery is performed in the effect symbol variation start process executed at the start of variation, that is, by re-lottery at the start of variation corresponding to the active display. Although an example of performing redetermination has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the redetermination by re-lottery is in a variable display timing, for example, if it is a fluctuation pattern of a pseudo-continuous, You may make it perform the re-decision by re-lottery at the timing of a fluctuation | variation, and the timing which two production | presentation symbols stop and reach a reach state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been illustrated in which redetermination is performed by re-lottery at the start of fluctuation corresponding to active display, and the active display is displayed in the display mode that is immediately determined. Even if re-determination by re-lottery is executed at the start of variation, active display according to the re-determined display mode is simulated at a predetermined timing during the start of variation, for example, if it is a variation pattern of quasi-continuous The display mode is re-determined at the start of fluctuation at the timing of re-variation of the quasi-ream and the timing of reaching the reach state without performing the timing of re-variation of the ream and the timing when the two production symbols stop and reach the reach state It may be changed. When the display mode of the active display is changed during the variable display as described above, the action effect image such as the character acting on the active display is displayed in addition to the active display, and the action of the character or the like is displayed. The action effect that the effect image acts on the active display may be performed for all or part of the changes to change the display mode of the active display.

  After executing the processing of S818, the process proceeds to S822, and the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command). .

  As the stop symbols (final stop symbols) of these effect symbols, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command). In some cases, the combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big jackpot) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probability variation jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), 3 symbols are odd symbols (recalling the occurrence of a probability variation jackpot) The combination of effect symbols arranged in the stop symbol) is determined.

  When determining the jackpot symbol, the CPU 120 for effect control extracts SR1-1 in the process of S822, and uses SR1-1 to stop the left middle right stop symbol (the symbol of the effect symbol with the left middle right symbol aligned). Determine the combination.

  In the case of a loss, a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  Specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that SR1-1 to SR1-3 are determined when it is not determined to be out-of-order and is not determined to reach. The left symbol is extracted using SR1-1, the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2, and the right symbol is determined using SR1-3. If the determined left and right symbols match, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol. When it is decided to reach, SR1-1 to SR1-2 are extracted, the left and right symbols are determined using SR1-1, and the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a changing notice effect determining process for determining whether or not the changing notice effect is executed (S823). In this changing notice effect determination process, the type of changing notice effect in the case of executing or not executing the changing notice effect due to the appearance of the character or the change in the color or pattern of the background image is determined. .

  After performing the changing notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the changing pattern and the effect state of the changing notice effect (S824). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S825).

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, and sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts is executed (S826). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 5 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 and presentation control execution data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation display time (variation time) of the variation display of the effect symbol. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 5 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 120 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.

  These process tables are stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12. The process table is prepared according to each variation pattern and production type. That is, it is prepared in advance according to each variation pattern, the mode of the notice effect during variation, and the like.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the change time specified by the change pattern command in the change time timer (S827), and then changes the value of the effect control process flag to the effect symbol changing process (S802). (S828).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect symbol changing process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer and the variation time timer by 1 (S840A, S840B).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S841). If the timer has not expired, the process proceeds to S850. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S842). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and the like set next (S843).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a changing notice process (S850). In the changing notice process, the process for executing the changing notice determined in the process of S823, specifically, the changing notice process table of the kind of changing notice determined in the process of S823 is set. Then, the set changing notice process table is sequentially executed in accordance with the update of the changing notice process timer to execute the changing notice of the determined type.

  After performing the change notice process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the change time timer has expired (S861). If the variable time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to S863 described later. On the other hand, if the variable time timer has not expired, the process proceeds to S862.

  In S862, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set. If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is not set, the effect symbol changing process is terminated. On the other hand, if the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to S863.

  In S863, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold notice determination limit flag is set. If the pending notice determination limit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S866 described later. On the other hand, if the pending notice determination limit flag is set, the process proceeds to S864.

  In S864, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the advance notice target flag is stored in any storage area (entry) of the winning determination result storage buffer or the active display buffer. When the notice target flag is stored, the process proceeds to S866. On the other hand, if the advance notice flag is not stored, the pending advance notice limit flag is cleared (S865), and the process proceeds to S866.

  Note that if the advance notice determination flag is not set in any storage area (entry) of the winning determination result storage buffer when the pending notice determination limit flag is set, the winning determination is made at the start of the change. This indicates that the notice target flag has been deleted from the result storage buffer, that is, that the change display is the change display of the notice target. Then, the pending notice determination limit flag is cleared in the process of S865 in order to enable execution decision of a new hold notice effect in response to the end of the variable display of the notice object.

  In the case where there are a plurality of pending memories, when the advance notice target flag is set for one entry, the pending advance notice determination restriction flag is set before the variable display corresponding to the entry is started. (S863; Y), the state where the notice target flag is set in any entry is entered (S864; Y). Therefore, the pending notice determination limit flag continues to be set until the variable display corresponding to the entry for which the notice target flag is set ends.

  Next, in S866, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803), and ends the effect symbol variation process.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 120 performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol determined in the process of S822 in the effect symbol variation start process (see FIG. 26) (S870). If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set, the symbol confirmation command reception flag is cleared (S871).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is decided to make a big hit (S875). Whether or not it is decided to win is confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In addition, it can also be confirmed whether it is determined to be a big hit by the determined stop symbol.

  Here, when it is determined to be a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big win display process (S804) (S876). On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S877).

  Next, display modes of the hold display and the active display will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 30 (a), the three on-hold display is performed in the total on-hold storage display unit 5D by the white display mode which is the normal mode, and the white display mode which is the normal mode is also displayed in the active display area 5F. In the state where the active display by is displayed, when a new start winning is made, for example, when a hold memory determined to be a fluctuation pattern of a non-normal reach occurs, and the execution of the hold notice effect is not determined, FIG. As shown in b1), as a hold display corresponding to a new start winning prize, a white hold display which is a normal mode is additionally displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D.

  On the other hand, when a new start prize is generated, execution of the hold notice effect is determined, and when yellow, which is the first special mode, is determined as the display mode, as shown in FIG. 30 (b2), A yellow hold display is additionally displayed on the combined hold storage display section 5D. Further, when the execution of the hold notice effect is determined and the second special mode red is determined as the display mode, the red hold display is displayed as the combined hold storage display unit as shown in FIG. 30 (b3). It is additionally displayed in 5D.

  Then, when the variation display that was executed when the start prize is generated ends and a new variation display is started, it is shown in FIG. 30 (c1), FIG. 30 (c2), and FIG. 30 (c3). As described above, the hold display closest to the active display area 5F is moved to the active display area 5F and displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 5D, and each hold display of the combined hold storage display unit 5D is 1 with the movement. Each one is shifted to the active display area 5F side and displayed.

  When the third variation display is finished and the fourth variation display is started, as shown in FIG. 30 (d1), FIG. 30 (d2), and FIG. 30 (d3), FIG. 30 (b1) 30 (b2) and FIG. 30 (b3), the hold display of each display mode is moved to the active display area 5F and displayed as an active display while maintaining the display mode. .

  On the other hand, the three on-hold display is performed by the white display mode that is the normal mode in the total on-hold storage display unit 5D, and the active display by the white display mode that is the normal mode is also displayed in the active display area 5F. In the state, for example, when a hold memory determined to be a non-reach fluctuation pattern is generated due to a new start winning, and the execution of the hold notice effect is not determined, as shown in FIG. As a hold display corresponding to a new start prize, a white hold display which is a normal mode is additionally displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 5D.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the fourth variation display is started after the third variation display is completed, as the variation pattern, the total number of reserved memories decreases. When the variation pattern of the quasi-continuous 2 super reach is determined, the re-lottery (S816) described above is executed because the variation pattern corresponds to the super reach variation pattern. When white is determined in the re-lottery (S816), as shown in FIG. 31 (C1), the active display in the white display mode which is the normal mode is displayed in the active display area 5F. In addition, when yellow which is the first special mode is determined in the re-lottery (S816), as shown in FIG. 31C2, the active display of the yellow display mode which is the first special mode is displayed in the active display area. Is displayed on the 5th floor. In addition, when red that is the second special mode is determined in the re-lottery (S816), as shown in FIG. 31 (C3), the active display of the red display mode that is the second special mode is the active display area. Is displayed on the 5th floor.

  As described above, according to the above-described embodiment, the white normal aspect that is the first aspect is redetermined by the redetermination means to be yellow (first special aspect) or red (second special aspect) that is the second aspect. Therefore, the active display which is the corresponding display is yellow (the first special mode) without changing the specification of the determination in the hold notice effect determining process for determining the display mode of the hold display when the hold display is displayed. ) Or red (second special mode), it is possible to reduce the labor required for the specification change.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, whether or not to execute the super reach effect as the specific effect, that is, whether or not to use the super reach change pattern, is determined at the start of the change display. Therefore, at the time of start winning, which is the determination of the hold notice effect, it is not possible to execute the hold notice effect that completely considers the fluctuation pattern of these super reach, but the change display becomes a specific effect. Since the display mode is re-determined at the stage when it is determined whether or not the super reach effect is to be executed, it is finally possible to execute the hold notice effect that completely considers the super reach variation pattern. In other words, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the super reach (specific effect) according to the gaming situation at the start of the variable display (whether or not the time is short, and the total number of reserved memories) Since the display mode of the active display which is the corresponding display can be determined again depending on whether or not the specific effect) is executed, the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, even when the total pending memory number subtraction designation command is missed, the pending display of the total pending storage display unit 5D is 1 in response to the reception of the variation pattern command. Since it is updated to the subtracted display state, a contradiction arises between the number of reserved memories actually stored in the first reserved memory buffer and the second reserved memory buffer in FIG. 13B and the display contents. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the corresponding display.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the redo determination to the second mode yellow (first special mode) or red (second special mode) is performed, and the corresponding display to be redetermined is the active display ( The display mode is determined to be yellow (first special mode) or red (second special mode) when the variable display corresponding to the active display is started. Since the player can be given a sense of expectation that it will be corrected, the player's expectation can be continued until the corresponding variable display is started, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Also, according to the above-described embodiment, the expectation of red (second special mode) is red (second special mode) at the start of the hold display, or red (second special mode) when active display is performed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the time when the red (second special mode) display mode, which is the second mode, is displayed.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, when there is a holding memory that becomes a big hit that may change the gaming state, the holding display is yellow (first special mode) or red (second special mode). Since the execution decision of the hold notice effect displayed in (Aspect) is limited, it is possible to prevent the notice of the hold notice effect from becoming inaccurate.

  In the above-described embodiment, when there is a holding memory that is a big hit with a possibility that the gaming state may change, an example of restricting the execution of the holding notice effect is illustrated. Instead of these controls, instead of these controls, when a big hit is made, for example, at the end of the big win, the display mode flag values of all entries in the winning determination result storage buffer are set to `` white ”(Normal mode) is updated to“ 0 ”to clear the hold notice effect, so that the hold notice effect determined before the occurrence of the big hit that changes the game state becomes a big hit and the game state However, even in such a case, according to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to prevent a change from being started after the gaming state has changed. Since the display mode of the active display is redetermined based on the variation pattern determined according to the game state after the change, as described above, even if the pending notice effect is cleared due to the occurrence of the big hit, The display mode of display can be displayed in “yellow” (first special mode) or “red” (second special mode), and the display mode of active display can be “yellow” (first special mode) or “red”. ”(Second special mode) can be prevented from deteriorating the game entertainment interest.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment described above, the re-determination to the second mode yellow (first special mode) or red (second special mode), which is the second mode by re-lottery, is the reserved memory corresponding to the subsequent variable display. However, since it is executed based on whether or not it is subject to the advance notice based on the determination result at the time of starting winning, it becomes possible to guess the display result of the subsequent variable display, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the re-lottery is executed as the active display, that is, the timing at which the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the timing for executing these re-lotteries may be executed, for example, at the timing when the summation pending storage display unit 5D moves to a position closest to the active display area 5F.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which performs a re-lottery only once was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A hold display is put in a predetermined position in the sum hold storage display part 5D. It may be executed at a plurality of timings such as the first timing moved and the second timing displayed as active display.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the active display area 5F was provided and the form which displays an active display is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, This active display is not displayed, but a hold display May be displayed on the summed hold storage display unit 5D.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which determines the several display aspect from which yellow and red expectation degree differs was illustrated as a 2nd aspect, this invention is not limited to this, These 2nd aspects are For example, only one type may be used such as only red or yellow.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the display mode of the color was illustrated as a display mode, this invention is not limited to this, The shape and magnitude | size differ from color, or a color or shape As a combination of sizes and sizes, these combinations may be different.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made only the white display aspect which is a normal aspect the object of re-lottery was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, a low expectation degree When there are a plurality of display modes, all of the plurality of display modes with low expectation may be subject to re-lottery.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific effect is exemplified as a super reach with a high jackpot expectation level, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific effect has a expectation level higher than a predetermined value. As long as the production is high, any production may be used. Further, the target of the expectation is not limited to the big hit, and the advantageous state that is the target of the expectation may be a probable change state, a short time state, or the like.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which all the variation patterns including the variation pattern of the super reach are determined at the start of the variation display is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these variation patterns May be determined at a timing other than the start of the variable display such as at the time of starting winning.

  In the embodiment, in S224, the total reserved memory number at the time of starting winning is specified, and a field corresponding to the specified total reserved memory number is selected in the variation pattern determination table to determine the variation pattern. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the total number of reserved memories is a variable display corresponding to the start winning, which is a timing at which a variable pattern to be actually executed is determined. Therefore, if the gaming state is not a probabilistic state or a short-time state, regardless of the total number of reserved storage at that time, “excluded (up to the number of held 2)” or “excluded ( The determination may be made by selecting only one of the fields of “hold 3 or more, short time”).

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which determines which fluctuation pattern it becomes among all the fluctuation patterns and transmits as a determination result at the time of a start winning prize is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 33, a start winning determination result command corresponding to a range of determination values corresponding to random numbers extracted at the start winning may be transmitted.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, the table is used for determination when the total number of reserved storages is 2 or less in the normal state, and the determination value of 0 to 99 is “non-reach”, and 100 to A variation pattern determination table A for detachment in which a determination value of 199 is assigned to “normal reach” and a determination value of 200 to 299 is assigned to “super reach”, and is used for determination when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more in a normal state , The decision value of 0 to 149 is assigned to “non-reach”, the decision value of 150 to 249 is assigned to “normal reach”, and the decision value of 250 to 299 is assigned to “super reach”. If the pattern determination table B is set so that a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is easily determined when the total number of reserved memories increases, the extracted judgment is used. If the value is 0 to 99, the start winning determination result command A is transmitted. If the extracted determination value is 100 to 149, the start winning determination result command B is transmitted, and the extracted determination value is 150 to 199. If there is, the start winning determination result command C is transmitted. If the extracted determination value is 200 to 249, the start winning determination result command D is transmitted. If the extracted determination value is 250 to 299, the start winning determination is performed. The result command E may be transmitted. In this way, the start winning determination result command A is always a non-reach command even if the total reserved memory number changes, and the start winning determination result command B changes the total reserved memory number. Thus, it is a command that is either non-reach or normal reach, and the start winning determination result command C is always a normal reach command even if the total number of stored pending changes, and the start winning determination result command D is The command that becomes either super reach or normal reach when the total reserved memory number changes, and the start winning determination result command E is always a command that becomes super reach even if the total reserved memory number changes. Therefore, when receiving the start winning determination result command E that is always out of super reach, for example, always display “red” On the other hand, when receiving the start prize determination result command D that is either super-reaching or normal-reaching, the display mode other than “red”, for example, the white normal mode can be determined. If the change pattern of the super-reach deviation is determined at the start, and the display mode of the hold display is a display mode other than “red” (for example, the normal mode of white), “red” is redetermined. As a result, even if the range of determination values for determining the variation pattern of the super-reach shift changes depending on the total number of reserved memories, “red” can always be determined when the super-reach shift occurs. become.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the active display is displayed, when the display mode changes to “yellow” which is the first special mode or “red” which is the second special mode, the mode is always super reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when it is determined that the variation pattern is not super reach in the process of S813 in the above embodiment, the lottery is performed again at a certain small ratio. Even if the variation pattern is not super-reach, the display mode changes to “yellow” which is the first special mode or “red” which is the second special mode at the timing when the active display is displayed. There may be cases.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the direction which turns into red (2nd special mode) when it becomes active display showed the higher expectation than the case where it becomes red (2nd special mode) at the time of a hold display start. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, when red (second special mode) is displayed at the start of the hold display, red (second special mode) is displayed when active display is performed. Alternatively, the degree of expectation may be higher.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when there is a holding memory that becomes a big hit with a possibility that the gaming state may change, the form of limiting the execution of the holding notice effect is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case where there is a holding memory that becomes a big hit, the decision to execute the holding notice effect may not be limited.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the entry having the notice flag set is present in the winning determination result storage buffer, the re-lottery is limited. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to the notice flag, or instead of the notice flag, the re-lottery may be limited when an entry in which the determination result of the big hit is stored in the winning determination result storage buffer. May not restrict the re-drawing.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the stage control board 12, the audio | voice control board 13, and the lamp | ramp control board 14 are provided as a board | substrate with which the circuit which controls a stage apparatus is mounted, the circuit which controls a stage apparatus is 1 It may be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 5 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 directly transmits a command to the effect control CPU 120. However, the game control microcomputer 100 may be connected to another board (for example, the audio shown in FIG. 2). The production control command is sent to a sound / lamp board having a function based on a circuit mounted on the control board 13, a lamp control board 14, or the voice control board 13 and a function based on a circuit mounted on the lamp control board 14. You may make it transmit to CPU120 for effect control in the effect control board 12 via another board | substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is directly or changed to a simplified command, for example, and transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 that controls the effect display device 5. You may make it do. Even in that case, the effect control CPU 120 performs the display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment, as well as the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, or Display control can be performed in response to a command received from the sound / lamp board.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which one variation pattern command is transmitted when variation is started in order to notify the variation control pattern 120 indicating the variation pattern such as the variation time and the type of reach production to the effect control CPU 120. However, the effect control CPU 120 may be notified of the variation pattern by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 changes the fluctuating time or simulation before reaching the first command (before the second stop if not reaching). A command indicating the mode of variation such as reaming, and the second command as a reach type and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (if not reach, so-called second stop) You may make it transmit the command which shows time or a fluctuation aspect. In that case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 100 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer A second command may be sent (in interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. For example, a predetermined number of balls are encapsulated inside the gaming machine so that they can be circulated, and a rental request by a player Also in so-called enclosed game machines, the number of balls lent out according to the number of prizes and the number of prize balls awarded according to a prize is added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted and stored. The present invention is applicable. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from above the game area by providing it above the game area.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the execution of the hold notice effect has already been decided in the hold notice determination process executed by the effect control CPU 120, the hold notice determination limit flag is set, and other new hold notice effects are set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the hold notice effect is already decided without setting the hold notice decision limit flag. Alternatively, execution of a new hold notice effect may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b each display a variety of special symbols including the final stop symbol as a display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Production display device 5D Sum total storage display part 5F Active display area 103 CPU
120 CPU for effect control
121 ROM
122 RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a variable display based on the establishment of a start condition, and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display. ,
Pre-decision means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result before the display result is derived and displayed;
With respect to a variable display that has been established but has not yet been started, a storage device that can be stored as a storage device,
Correspondence display means for displaying a correspondence display corresponding to each of the hold storages stored in at least the hold storage means;
When it is determined by the predetermining means that the specific display result is determined, the specific effect varies at a higher rate than when the predetermination means determines that the specific display result is not determined Specific production execution means to be executed during display;
Pre-start determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is obtained in the variable display based on the satisfaction of the start condition when the start condition is satisfied;
The correspondence display mode displayed by the correspondence display means can be determined as a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode, and it is determined by the pre-start determination unit that the specific display result is obtained. Display mode determining means for determining the second mode at a higher rate than the case where the specific display result is not determined by the pre-start determination means,
By displaying the corresponding display displayed by the corresponding display unit in the display mode determined by the display mode determining unit, it is predicted that the specific display result will be obtained in the variable display corresponding to the corresponding display. A notice effect execution means for executing the notice effect,
Display mode determining means for determining whether or not the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display in which the specific effect is executed by the specific effect executing means is displayed in the first mode based on the determination of the display mode determining means; ,
When it is determined by the display mode determination means that the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display in which the specific effect is executed is displayed in the first mode, the display mode of the corresponding display is changed to the second mode. Re-determination means to re-determine;
A gaming machine comprising: